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Complete lockdown in two months possible if COVID-19 figures do not improve – DDC

 

A man prays outside of the gates of the Erawan Shrine in Bangkok on July 12, 2021, on the first day of stricter lockdown restrictions to try to contain the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus. Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP

 

More intense COVID-19 measures may be imposed in Thailand the next two weeks, with a complete lockdown of cities a possibility in the next two months, if the rate of infections and deaths does not abate by then, said Director-General of the Department of Disease Control (DDC) Dr. Opart Karnkawinpong yesterday (Sunday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224614-complete-lockdown-in-two-months-possible-if-covid-19-figures-do-not-improve-–-ddc/

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Majority of People Think Current COVID-19 Situation in Thailand Is Extremely Serious

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - An opinion survey by Suan Dusit Poll has found that a majority of people (60.93%) think the current COVID-19 situation in Thailand is extremely serious and will take at least two years to overcome.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224623-majority-of-people-think-current-covid-19-situation-in-thailand-is-extremely-serious/

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Thailand warns daily COVID-19 cases could hit 30,000 in worst case

 

Public health officers bring coronavirus disease (COVID-19) swab testing to residents living in remote communities, amid the rise of coronavirus disease infections, in Samut Prakan, near Bangkok, Thailand, July 19, 2021. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

(Reuters) - Thailand's COVID-19 task force on Monday called on people to follow stricter containment measures, warning that without cooperation record daily infection rates could roughly treble to reach 30,000 under a worst-case scenario.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224636-thailand-warns-daily-covid-19-cases-could-hit-30000-in-worst-case/

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Leaked letters show AstraZeneca vaccine commitment not as Thailand claimed

By Panu Wongcha-um

 

FILE PHOTO: Vials labelled "Astra Zeneca COVID-19 Coronavirus Vaccine" and a syringe are seen in front of a displayed AstraZeneca logo, in this illustration photo taken March 14, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - AstraZeneca Plc has told Thailand it should be able to supply around 6 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine per month, leaked correspondence showed, contradicting assertions by Thai officials that the government had been promised 10 million.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224656-leaked-letters-show-astrazeneca-vaccine-commitment-not-as thailand claimed/v

 

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Thai health workers use canals to get to remote COVID-19 patients

By Athorn Pooksasuk and Jiraporn Kuhakan

 

Public health officers Charoenrat Chaibut and Jurairat Tasom travel by boat to bring coronavirus disease (COVID-19) swab testing to residents living in remote communities, amid the rise of coronavirus disease infections, in Samut Prakan, near Bangkok, Thailand, July 19, 2021. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

SAMUT PRAKAN, Thailand (Reuters) - Two Thai health workers zip up their protective suits, put on masks and face shields and slowly climb aboard a small boat waiting in the reeds on the banks of a countryside canal.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224658-thai-health-workers-use-canals-to-get-to-remote-covid-19-patients/

 

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New order confirms boat tours for Phuket Sandbox tourists

By The Phuket News

 

Tourists at Chalong Pier ready for a boat cruise off Phuket. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Phuket officials have issued a special order to confirm that Phuket Sandbox tourists may leave the island on “sealed” boat tours to nearby islands while still observing their mandatory 14-day stay on the island.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224659-new-order-confirms-boat-tours-for-phuket-sandbox-tourists/

 

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Thai Government Extends Curfew and Tight Restrictions in Dark Red Provinces until 2 August

By Woraprat Lerpaisal

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s government has extended the curfew and other tight restrictions in Greater Bangkok and four southern border provinces until 2 August. The restrictions will be evaluated after a week and the lockdown measures could stay in place beyond 2 August, if the pandemic continues to worsen.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224660-thai-government-extends-curfew-and-tight-restrictions-in-dark-red-provinces-until-2-august/

 

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Pattaya City announces continued postponement of public in-person school openings, hoping for mid August but no guarantees

By Adam Judd

 

PHOTO: Thairath

 

Pattaya, Thailand-  A spokesman for the Pattaya City Education Bureau announced this afternoon, Monday, July 19th, 2021, continued postponement of the scheduled public school semester for in-school learning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224661-pattaya-city-announces-continued-postponement-of-public-in-person-school-openings-hoping-for-mid-august-but-no-guarantees/

 

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Chonburi Governor releases new provincial orders for change to maximum control/dark red zone

By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya, Chonburi-The Chonburi Governor released through their public relations accounts tonight, July 19th, 2021, new orders around closures, measures, and restrictions as the province becomes a “Dark Red” zone.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224662-chonburi-governor-releases-new-provincial-orders-for-change-to-maximum-controldark-red-zone/

 

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Thirty six foreigners and Thais arrested for drinking alcohol after 9 pm in Chiang Mai

 

Picture: Manager

 

Manager reported that a joint, DOPA, police and security command raid on an establishment in downtown Chiang Mai on Sunday resulted in the arrest of its owner and 36 Thai and foreign patrons.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224672-thirty-six-foreigners-and-thais-arrested-for-drinking-alcohol-after-9-pm-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Thailand reports 11,305 new COVID-19 cases, 80 more deaths

 

Picture: REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

Thailand on Tuesday (July 20) reported 11,305 new COVID-19 cases and 80 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224675-thailand-reports-11305-new-covid-19-cases-80-more-death/

 

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Chiang Mai: Anti-Covid measures ramped up - no alcohol in restaurants, closed by 11 pm

 

Picture: Channel 7

 

The authorities in Chiang Mai in the north of Thailand have significantly ramped up measures to stop the spread of Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224678-chiang-mai-anti-covid-measures-ramped-up-no-alcohol-in-restaurants-closed-by-11-pm/

 

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Food Panda scurry to repair damage after widespread social media boycott calls

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Food Panda the delivery firm desperately tried to repair the damage caused to their business by a trending hashtag calling for a boycott. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224681-food-panda-scurry-to-repair-damage-after-widespread-social-media-boycott-calls/

 

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Thai retailers announce new opening hours in line with latest Covid-19 rules in 13 province

 

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The Thai Retailers Association and the Thai Shopping Centers Association announced their full cooperation with the latest strict measures on opening and closing issued at the weekend. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224685-thai-retailers-announce-new-opening-hours-in-line-with-latest-covid-19-rules-in-13-province/

 

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BBC report Thai Covid crisis latest - who's going to visit Thailand after reading that?

 

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BBC Thai delved into the details of the explosion of Covid-19 cases in Thailand and the resulting ramping up of measures to stop the situation spiralling out of control. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224692-bbc-report-thai-covid-crisis-latest-whos-going-to-visit-thailand-after-reading-that/

 

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Crackdown on "Motorcycle Mafia" at Bang Sue Central Station ripping off vax visitors

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that Thailand's transport ministry has ordered a crackdown on motorcycle taxis ripping off the public at the swanky new station in northern Bangkok called  Grand Central Bang Sue.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224693-crackdown-on-motorcycle-mafia-at-bang-sue-central-station-ripping-off-vax-visitors/

 

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Klong Toey, Bang Khae, Ratchathewi, Din Daeng, Laksi top Bangkok’s districts with most infections

 

 

Klong Toey, Bang Khae, Ratchathewi, Din Daeng, and Laksi are Bangkok districts with the highest number of COVID-19 infections since April 2021, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224694-klong-toey-bang-khae-ratchathewi-din-daeng-laksi-top-bangkok’s-districts-with-most-infections/

 

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Koh Chang and Koh Kood: Tourists disappear and ferry companies cut back

 

Picture: Man Muang

 

Ban Muang reported that the holiday islands of Koh Chang and Koh Kood are being hit badly by the area being placed in the strict red zone. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224695-koh-chang-and-koh-kood-tourists-disappear-and-ferry-companies-cut-back/

 

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Thai economy no longer a subject of global interest, new report says

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

Thailand’s economy has crossed a tipping point with the country beginning to be losing global interest, said a new research report from the Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKP).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224696-thai-economy-no-longer-a-subject-of-global-interest-new-report-says/

 

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Red Bull Boss: Police general allegedly involved in falsifying vehicle speeds, claims Thai media

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported on the latest on the investigation into the handling of the case against Red Bull scion Vorayuth Yoovidhya or Boss. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224702-red-bull-boss-police-general-allegedly-involved-in-falsifying-vehicle-speeds-claims-thai-media/

 

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Jomtien beach restoration to cost 586 million baht

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that the improvements to replace sand on Jomtien beach in Pattaya were continuing. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224703-jomtien-beach-restoration-to-cost-586-million-baht/

 

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Covid-19 pandemic highlights the importance of financial literacy

 

 

Financial misery has engulfed both individuals and small businesses as a result of the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic and the lockdowns and restrictions that have accompanied it. SMEs, which are the primary source of employment and the key suppliers of goods and services to a large segment of the population, have been the hardest hit. Mom and pop stores as well as informal employment and self-employment in micro-enterprises have been severely affected by the government’s repeated orders to shut in a bid to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224708-covid-19-pandemic-highlights-the-importance-of-financial-literacy/

 

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Building contractor found murdered encased in concrete tomb under the house he was working on

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Bang Sao Police in western Bangkok have found the decaying remains of a building contractor under a house in Taling Chan that he was working on. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224711-building-contractor-found-murdered-encased-in-concrete-tomb-under-the-house-he-was-working-on/

 

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Contract signed for Thailand’s 20 million doses of Pfizer vaccine, delivery in Q4 this year

 

 

Thailand’s purchase contract for 20 million doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has been signed, with delivery expected in the fourth quarter of this year, according to Pfizer and BioNTech today (Tuesday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224718-contract-signed-for-thailand’s-20-million-doses-of-pfizer-vaccine-delivery-in-q4-this-year/

 

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Thailand - Specialized team to protect the Durian, "King of Fruits"

 

 

Durian fruit has proven to be the king of fruits in Thailand, as the total exports of durian from Thailand to China and other countries this year rose to record levels over previous years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224722-thailand-specialized-team-to-protect-the-durian-king-of-fruits/

 

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Bangkok City Hall tightens COVID-19 lockdown restrictions until August 2nd

 

Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has imposed additional lockdown restrictions on businesses, public venues and activities in line with the CCSA’s latest efforts to curb the relentless surge of COVID-19 infections in the capital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224723-bangkok-city-hall-tightens-covid-19-lockdown-restrictions-until-august-2nd/

 

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Israeli-Thai couple marry under Phuket Sandbox

By The Phuket News

 

Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: An Israeli man and his Thai girlfriend who came to the island together under the Phuket Sandbox scheme were married at the Muang District Office in Phuket Town yesterday (July 19).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224725-israeli-thai-couple-marry-under-phuket-sandbox/

 

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PM Starts Working from Home

 

 

BANGKOK, July 20 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha today started working from home to comply with the Public Health Ministry’s request for all parties to fully implement their work-from-home measure.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224739-pm-starts-working-from-home/

 

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Navy Withdraws Submarine Budget Request

 

 

BANGKOK, July 20 (TNA) – The Royal Thai Navy said it withdrew a budget request for the procurement of its second and third submarines to respond to the present COVID-19 situation and help resolve conflicts in the society.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224740-navy-withdraws-submarine-budget-request/

 

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Thai FDA warns against buying S Korean COVID-19 home test kits online

 

 

The Thai Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) is warning people against ordering South Korean-made COVID-19 home test kits, being offered by an online trader, saying that it has not yet been approved by the administration.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224741-thai-fda-warns-against-buying-s-korean-covid-19-home-test-kits-online/