webfact Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted July 19, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2021 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 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 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/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted July 20, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2021 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/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted July 20, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2021 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/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted July 20, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2021 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/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 Thai retailers announce new opening hours in line with latest Covid-19 rules in 13 province File photo for reference only 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 BBC report Thai Covid crisis latest - who's going to visit Thailand after reading that? THAI NEWS PIX 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 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/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 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/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post snoop1130 Posted July 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2021 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/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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