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Thailand Live Wednesday 7 July 2021

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Samui Plus Program for Inoculated Tourists Should begin on July 15

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has revealed that the Samui Plus program, for inoculated tourists, should open for Certificate of Entry (CoE) applications this week, as Surat Thani is slated to open three islands on July 15.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1223039-samui-plus-program-for-inoculated-tourists-should-begin-on-july-15/

 

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Thailand enters 4th COVID-19 wave as more cases are of mutated virus, CCSA advisor says

 

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Thailand is now entering the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Delta coronavirus variant expected to become the dominant strain in Thailand and the rest of the world in 1-2 months, said  Clinical Professor Emeritus Dr. Udom Kachintorn who is an advisor to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today (Tuesday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1223045-expert-high-covid-cases-justify-lockdown/?do=findComment&comment=16628408

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Cabinet Approves Order for 20 Million Doses of Pfizer Vaccine

 

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BANGKOK, July 6 (TNA) – The cabinet approved the procurement of 20 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine produced by Pfizer in October or the fourth quarter, said government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1223047-cabinet-approves-order-for-20-million-doses-of-pfizer-vaccine/

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Samut Prakan’s city planning allows residential areas close to factories

 

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The fire at a chemical factory in Thailand’s Samut Prakan province raises a lot of questions about city planning and, in particular, about laws on industrial facilities. An expert says the history of the area is something that needs to be considered.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1223064-samut-prakan’s-city-planning-allows-residential-areas-close-to-factories/

 

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No free passes across the bridge to or from Phuket: Governor

By The Phuket News

 

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Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew. Photo: Radio Thailand Phuket

 

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has urged people in other provinces to follow the rules for domestic arrivals to be allowed to enter Phuket by land. They must be vaccinated or have tested negative for COVID-19 within seven days before travelling ‒ or else face being denied entry to the province, Governor Narong said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1223065-no-free-passes-across-the-bridge-to-or-from-phuket-governor/

 

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Phuket welcomes multitude of international flights in first 5 days

Direct flights from London, Paris, Frankfurt, Dubai, Singapore, and elsewhere bring nearly 2,000 visitors.

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Bangkok, 06 July, 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that the first 5 days of the Phuket Sandbox programme saw 32 inbound flights land in Phuket from points in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, bringing 1,896 foreign arrivals to the island.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1223067-phuket-welcomes-multitude-of-international-flights-in-first-5-days/

 

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Two German nationals arrested in southern Thailand for allegedly being involved in drug trafficking in Europe

By  Nop Meechukhun

 

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Southern Thailand – Two German nationals were arrested in the southern provinces of Thailand today, July 6th, 2021, after being wanted by an Interpol Red Notice for allegedly being involved in drug trafficking in European countries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1223069-two-german-nationals-arrested-in-southern-thailand-for-allegedly-being-involved-in-drug-trafficking-in-europe/

 

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Is Pattaya, Thailand currently open for international tourists/visitors like Phuket, Koh Samui soon, etc?

By Adam Judd

 

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Thailand-  The following article is a quick “update” on the current status of Pattaya, Thailand in regards to tourism from international visitors. We get asked this question many, many, many times a day through private messages and e-mails so wanted to take the time to make a quick reference article for our overseas readers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1223070-is-pattaya-thailand-currently-open-for-international-touristsvisitors-like-phuket-koh-samui-soon-etc/

 

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Phang Nga COVID tests for residents only

By The Phuket News

 

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PHUKET: The Phang Nga provincial government have issued a new order stating local medical clinics can only conduct COVID-19 tests on residents or people working in the province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1223072-phang-nga-covid-tests-for-residents-only/

 

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No money, no honey! Hua Hin bar workers rally against nightlife closure, demand vaccine

By Paul Andrews

 

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Bar workers, owners and local musicians took to the streets of Hua Hin on Tuesday (July 7) to protest against the ongoing shutdown of nighttime entertainment venues.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1223085-no-money-no-honey-hua-hin-bar-workers-rally-against-nightlife-closure-demand-vaccine/

 

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Another fire breaks out in Bangkok, 130 workers evacuated, two firemen injured in blaze at Lat Krabang perfume factory

 

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Another serious fire broke out at a factory in Lat Krabang last night. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1223100-another-fire-breaks-out-in-bangkok-130-workers-evacuated-two-firemen-injured-in-blaze-at-lat-krabang-perfume-factory/

 

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BJT insiders urge Anutin to reconsider coalition partnership

By Cod Satrusayang

 

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Several members inside the Bhumjai Thai Party have asked party leader and Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to reconsider the party’s position within the coalition as criticisms mount over the government’s handling of the coronavirus crisis.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1223101-bjt-insiders-urge-anutin-to-reconsider-coalition-partnership/

 

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People camp out overnight to get free COVID-19 testing at Bangkok temple

 

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People have been queuing, since 8pm last night, to get free COVID-19 tests at Phra Si Mahathat Wora Maha Viharn Temple in Bangkok’s Bang Khen district. The venue can, however, only screen 900 people per day.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1223105-people-camp-out-overnight-to-get-free-covid-19-testing-at-bangkok-temple/

 

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Massive heroin seizure worth close to a billion baht made at Lat Krabang port - drugs bound for Australia

 

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Everybody who is anybody in the war against drugs was at the customs department yesterday to announce a huge seizure of heroin made at Lat Krabang port on Monday. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1223109-massive-heroin-seizure-worth-close-to-a-billion-baht-made-at-lat-krabang-port-drugs-bound-for-australia/

 

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Thai Authorities Check Environmental Impacts around Burned-out Chemical Factory

By Subhabhong Rarueysong

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Department of Pollution Control is checking the air quality, as well as drains and sewers, in a five-kilometre radius of the burned-out Ming Dih Chemical factory in Samut Prakan’s Bang Phli district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1223114-thai-authorities-check-environmental-impacts-around-burned-out-chemical-factory/

 

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Thai Cabinet Earmarks 2 Billion Baht to Help Restaurants Affected by COVID-19 Restrictions

By Subhabhong Rarueysong

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Cabinet has earmarked 2 billion baht to help restaurants affected by regulations which prevent patrons from dining on the premises.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1223116-thai-cabinet-earmarks-2-billion-baht-to-help-restaurants-affected-by-covid-19-restrictions/

 

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After Phuket debacle Samui leads way in "no tourist rip off" taxi and public transport scheme

 

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Officials in Koh Samui in the south of Thailand seem determined that there will be no repeat of damaging stories that came out of Phuket about taxi mafia rip offs in the sandbox scheme that started there last week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1223117-after-phuket-debacle-samui-leads-way-in-no-tourist-rip-off-taxi-and-public-transport-scheme/

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Bangkok restaurant owners gather at Government House to rally against closure orders

 

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Daily News reported from outside Government House late yesterday afternoon when two groups joined forces to make demands for help from the government for the restaurant industry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1223118-bangkok-restaurant-owners-gather-at-government-house-to-rally-against-closure-orders/

 

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Health Agency Expects Delta Variant Will Be Predominant COVID-19 Strain in Thailand

By Subhabhong Rarueysong

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Department of Medical Sciences (DMS) has reported that about 32% of COVID-19 cases across the country in the past week have been linked to the Delta variant, with most being diagnosed in Bangkok and surrounding provinces.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1223121-health-agency-expects-delta-variant-will-be-predominant-covid-19-strain-in-thailand/

 

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Governor orders probe into Phuket airport taxi fares

By The Phuket News

 

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Governor Narong has tasked officials to investigate the fares charged by taxis operating out of Phuket International Airport. Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has ordered an investigation into the fares charged by taxi drivers operating out of Phuket International Airport.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1223122-governor-orders-probe-into-phuket-airport-taxi-fares/

 

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Phuket COVID alert at popular cafes

By The Phuket News

 

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PHUKET: Phuket officials are urging patrons at two popular cafes to present themselves at their nearest government hospital or health centre if they are presenting any signs of COVID infections.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1223123-phuket-covid-alert-at-popular-cafes/

 

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CP threatens lawsuit against people spreading fake news about Covid infections in its factories

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

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Thailand’s biggest conglomerate has threatened to sue internet users for spreading fake news that there were unreported clusters of Covid-19 infections in CP’s various factories.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1223125-cp-threatens-lawsuit-against-people-spreading-fake-news-about-covid-infections-in-its-factories/

 

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North East Thailand: Five prosecuted for withholding information/Covid-19 regulation breaches

 

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Daily News reported that five people in Nikhom Kham Soi district of Mukdahan in Thailand's north east had been prosecuted for various offences related to providing misleading or insufficient information regarding Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1223126-north-east-thailand-five-prosecuted-for-withholding-informationcovid-19-regulation-breaches/

 

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Phuket marks first Sandbox tourist infected with COVID-19

By The Phuket News

 

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PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) Chief Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon has confirmed that Phuket has marked its first Phuket Sandbox tourist infected with COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1223127-phuket-marks-first-sandbox-tourist-infected-with-covid-19/

 

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They keep us safe but Thai firefighters earn as little as 10,400 baht a month

 

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Several devastating fires in Thailand this week at factories have highlighted the plight of firefighters in the country who risk their lives to protect us and our property. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1223129-they-keep-us-safe-but-thai-firefighters-earn-as-little-as-10400-baht-a-month/

 

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Thai wife goes to education authorities to say her teacher husband is sleeping with 18 year old student

 

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Daily News reported from Chiang Mai on a story about a female teacher who they just called "A" who went to the secondary school education authorities to complain about her husband "B" who she said was having a sexual relationship with one of his 18 year old students. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1223131-thai-wife-goes-to-education-authorities-to-say-her-teacher-husband-is-sleeping-with-18-year-old-student/

 

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Wanted German drug trafficker nabbed in Rawai

 

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PHUKET: Two German nationals who were wanted on an Interpol red notice and who are alleged to be the leaders of a major European drug trafficking network have been apprehended by Thai police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1223069-two-german-nationals-arrested-in-southern-thailand-for-allegedly-being-involved-in-drug-trafficking-in-europe/?tab=comments#comment-16629834

 

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