webfact Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Phuket ready for July reopening as 62% population vaccinated BANGKOK (NNT) - Phuket province is now ready to go ahead with the Phuket Sandbox reopening to limited quarantine-free tourism for fully vaccinated international visitors. The province’s vaccine rollout is gaining speed with some 62% of the local population now having received at least one dose. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220834-phuket-ready-for-july-reopening-as-62-population-vaccinated/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 Artificial Intelligence to Boost State Transparency A civil society group in Khonkaen was fighting to get the railway construction that had troubled their community right. But the lack of state transparency just kept getting in their way. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220824-artificial-intelligence-to-boost-state-transparency/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 No link established between COVID-19 vaccinations and deaths of 13 people – DDC Dr. Chawetsan Namwat, director for emergency health hazards and diseases of the Department of Disease Control (DDC) Autopsy results have found no link between COVID-19 vaccines and the post-vaccination deaths of 13 people, according to Dr. Chawetsan Namwat, director for emergency health hazards and diseases of the Department of Disease Control (DDC). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220846-no-link-established-between-covid-19-vaccinations-and-deaths-of-13-people-–-ddc/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 Thailand’s airports prepare for full reopening to foreign visitors in 4 months Thailand’s airports are preparing for the full reopening of the country to foreign visitors in four months, a goal set by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday, according to Deputy Transport Minister Veerasak Wangsuppakitkoson, as he met with the Department of Airports (DoA) today (Thursday). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220866-thailand’s-airports-prepare-for-full-reopening-to-foreign-visitors-in-4-months/ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 17, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 17, 2021 Pheu Thai opposes PM’s plan to reopen Thailand to foreign visitors in 4 months The opposition Pheu Thai Party is opposing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s call to reopen Thailand to foreign visitors in the next 120 days, describing the mission as “gambling with the lives of Thai people.” Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220867-pheu-thai-opposes-pm’s-plan-to-reopen-thailand-to-foreign-visitors-in-4-months/ 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 17, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 17, 2021 Officials change definition of population of Phuket, claim island 74% vaccinated By The Phuket News Phuket Vice Governor Pichet Panapong speaking at Phuket International Airport yesterday (June 16). Photo: PR Phuket PHUKET: Phuket officials are claiming that about 74% of people on the island have received at least one vaccination injection in the mass vaccination campaign across the island. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220869-officials-change-definition-of-population-of-phuket-claim-island-74-vaccinated/ 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 Chiang Mai named World’s Best City for a Beautiful Bike Ride, according to Instagram data New research by MoneyBeach says the #ChiangMaiCycling hashtag is flooded with images of cyclists enjoying the Inthanon Challenge. TAT Newsroom Bangkok, 17 June, 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that Chiang Mai’s reputation as one of the world’s leading tourist destinations continues to grow after the city was named among the world’s best cities for a beautiful bike ride, according to Instagram data in a new research by MoneyBeach. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220870-chiang-mai-named-world’s-best-city-for-a-beautiful-bike-ride-according-to-instagram-data/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 17, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 17, 2021 Covid-sniffing dog unit makes official debut By Pear Maneechote Photo Credit: EngineLife and Chulalongkorn University Thailand’s first Covid-19 sniffer dog team made its official debut to the public and press Thursday after a team at Chulalongkorn University demonstrated the dogs’ ability to screen patients. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220871-covid-sniffing-dog-unit-makes-official-debut/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 Excise officials under investigation over 12,000 baht “fine” on fresh-juice vendor By Panithan Onthaworn Thailand’s Excise Department transferred five officials to another office on Thursday, putting them under investigation for reportedly seeking a 12,000-baht fine over a 500-bottle order of freshly squeezed orange juice. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220872-excise-officials-under-investigation-over-12000-baht-“fine”-on-fresh-juice-vendor/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 Bangkok daily Covid cases back up over 1,000 By Erich Parpart The daily number of new coronavirus cases in Bangkok went back up to more than 1,000 for the first time in more than a week, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said on Thursday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220873-bangkok-daily-covid-cases-back-up-over-1000/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 Swedish expat and deaf driver injured in Sattahip motorbike crash By Goong Nang(GN) Sattahip, Chonburi – A Swedish man and a deaf driver have sustained injuries after a motorbike crash in Sattahip yesterday afternoon. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220874-swedish-expat-and-deaf-driver-injured-in-sattahip-motorbike-crash/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 Pattaya security guard killed after crashing his motorcycle into the back of a garbage truck By Adam Judd Pattaya, Thailand-A 43-year-old Pattaya area security guard has been pronounced dead this evening after running his motorbike into the back of a garbage truck, according to Banglamung police. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220875-pattaya-security-guard-killed-after-crashing-his-motorcycle-into-the-back-of-a-garbage-truck/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 Thailand reports 3,058 new COVID-19 cases, 22 more deaths Reuters file photo: A woman receives Sinovac's CoronaVac coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine after hundreds of residents in the district tested positive for the coronavirus disease in Bangkok, Thailand, April 7, 2021. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha Thailand on Friday (June 18) reported 3,058 new COVID-19 cases and 22 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220880-thailand-reports-3058 new-covid-19-cases-22 more-deaths/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 18, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2021 Phuket Sandbox: Few visitors says bank's research team Picture: Thai Rath Krungsri Ayudhya bank's research arm has suggested that few foreign visitors will come to Thailand in the third quarter. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220890-phuket-sandbox-few-visitors-says-banks-research-team/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 18, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2021 Top ten nations for condo ownership in Thailand revealed - Chinese make up over half, Brits in fourth REUTERS FILE PHOTO for reference only Thailand business media decided to take a look at where foreigners are likely to come from for the much awaited plan to entice well heeled professionals from four groups to buy property in the kingdom. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220892-top-ten-nations-for-condo-ownership-in-thailand-revealed-chinese-make-up-over-half-brits-in-fourth/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 31 airlines prepared to fly direct into Phuket by October Picture: Thai Rath Thailand's transport minister Saysayam Chidchob said that plans were getting in place to open the country to foreign tourists from next month with the launch of the Phuket Sandbox on July 1st. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220895-31-airlines-prepared-to-fly-direct-into-phuket-by-october/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 ‘Uncle Engineer’ given suspended prison term, community service over teenager killing An engineer, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for murder by two lower courts, was given a suspended prison term and ordered to perform 30 hours of community service on Thursday by Thailand’s Supreme Court. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220897-‘uncle-engineer’-given-suspended-prison-term-community-service-over-teenager-killing/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 Madrasa in Yala ordered closed as many students got COVID-19 An Islamic boarding school, in Thailand’s southern border province of Yala, has been ordered to close after many students were found infected with COVID-19. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220902-madrasa-in-yala-ordered-closed-as-many-students-got-covid-19/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 Sperm whale covered with oil rescued at Bang Tao Beach By Eakkapop Thongtub The whale had wounds and was covered in oil. Photo: Wirun Chuasaman PHUKET: A sperm whale measuring 4.5 metres long with its nose covered with oil and scratches along its tail and body was rescued from Bang Tao Beach yesterday afternoon (June 17). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220903-sperm-whale-covered-with-oil-rescued-at-bang-tao-beach/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 Bar owners in Thailand counting down the days until foreign tourists return Thai media Naew Na spoke to bar owners after Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha 'ordered' the opening of the country in 120 days. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220908-bar-owners-in-thailand-counting-down-the-days-until-foreign-tourists-return/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 Department of Land Transport open for Thai driving licences from next Monday Picture: Sanook Sanook reported that the Department of Land Transport said that all their offices nationwide will be open again for people to renew and get new driving licences. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220909-department-of-land-transport-open-for-thai-driving-licences-from-next-monday/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 18, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2021 Thailand will have one million electric cars by 2028 File photo for reference only Krungthai bank's Compass thinktank has assessed that Thailand will have one million electric vehicles of all descriptions by 2028. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220911-thailand-will-have-one-million-electric-cars-by-2028/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 Huge drug haul found in mangrove swamps in far south of Thailand Picture: Daily News Daily News reported that Thai authorities including the Marine Police found 1.2 tons of heroin and crystal meth in mangrove swamps in Satun, southern Thailand. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220912-huge-drug-haul-found-in-mangrove-swamps-in-far-south-of-thailand/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 Dog found guarding his owner's dead body after she has a heart attack in Chiang Mai Picture: Channel 7 Chang Pheuak police and rescue services who arrived on the third floor at a block of flats in Chiang Mai couldn't get near a woman who was dead in her room. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220915-dog-found-guarding-his-owners-dead-body-after-she-has-a-heart-attack-in-chiang-mai/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 Prachuap: Local official died of lung infection after recovering from Covid-19 Picture: Sanook Sanook reported on the death of a Prachuap Khiri Khan registration department official who died of a serious lung infection after recovering from Covid-19. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220917-prachuap-local-official-died-of-lung-infection-after-recovering-from-covid-19/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 Phuket Town market reopens after COVID shutdown By The Phuket News The market was thoroughly sanitised before being allowed to reopen. Photo: PR Phuket PHUKET: The Talad Kaset fresh market on Ong Sim Phai Rd in Phuket Town re-opened today (June 18) after staff of Phuket City Municipality and vendors conducted a big cleaning to boost local people’s confidence yesterday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220919-phuket-town-market-reopens-after-covid-shutdown/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 420,000 more vaccine doses allocated to Bangkok, postponed appointments prioritised The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has been allocated 420,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine, in addition to about 500,000 doses previously provided, according to the BMA’s health office yesterday (Thursday). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220920-420000-more-vaccine-doses-allocated-to-bangkok-postponed-appointments-prioritised/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 OPINION COVID-19 to determine election timing, and perhaps winners By Tulsathit Taptim A woman casts her ballot at a polling station in Narathiwat on March 24, 2019 during Thailand’s general election. (Photo by Madaree TOHLALA / AFP) Humans make rules, dissolve parliaments, woo voters, mark ballots, and set up administrations, but the new normal of politics stipulates that they aren’t the ones actually in control. Those activities and their eventual outcomes will be dictated by another life form which most eyes can’t see. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220922-covid-19-to-determine-election-timing-and-perhaps-winners/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 Eight airlines given slots to fly to Krabi from end of October Photo by LOIC VENANCE / AFP Eight airlines have been given slots to fly into Thailand’s southern resort province of Krabi during the cold season, from October 31st to March 26th, said Director-General of Thailand’s Department of Airports (DoA) Apirat Chaiwongnoi today (Friday). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220925-eight-airlines-given-slots-to-fly-to-krabi-from-end-of-october/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 Thammanat elected as PPRP secretary-general By Erich Parpart Deputy Agricultural Minister Thammanat Prompao has been picked as the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP)’s secretary general, the party said on Friday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1220926-thammanat-elected-as-pprp-secretary-general/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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