webfact Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Thailand’s vaccine director apologises for ‘slow, inadequate’ vaccine rollout, promises to join COVAX Dr. Nakorn Premsri, Photo: National Vaccine Institute website Thailand’s National Vaccine Institute (NVI) Director Nakorn Premsri offered an apology to the public on Wednesday for the slow and insufficient national COVID-19 vaccine rollout, saying mutations of the virus were unforeseen, while promising that the country will join the COVAX program to receive donated vaccines next year. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224907-thailand’s-vaccine-director-apologises-for-‘slow-inadequate’-vaccine-rollout-promises-to-join-covax/ 1 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 Two Bodies Found on Bangkok’s Streets Confirmed with Covid-19 BANGKOK, July 21 (TNA) – Two of four bodies, found lying on streets in Bangkok last night were confirmed with Covid-19. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224892-two-bodies-found-on-bangkok’s-streets-confirmed-with-covid-19/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 Motorcycling-Thai MotoGP round cancelled due to COVID-19 (Reuters) - Motorcycling's Thailand Grand Prix, scheduled to be held at the Chang International Circuit in October, has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, MotoGP said on Wednesday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224890-motorcycling-thai-motogp-round-cancelled-due-to-covid-19/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 Tuition fee cuts for Thailand’s state and private university students (Photo by PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL / AFP) The Thai cabinet has decided to cut tuition fees at state universities by between 10% and 50% and by 5,000 baht per head for private universities to ease the financial burden on parents as the country’s COVID-19 pandemic worsens. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224906-tuition-fee-cuts-for-thailand’s-state-and-private-university-students/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 BANGKOK, July 21 (TNA) – The government closed 10 more kinds of places in maximum and strict COVID control zones. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224893-more-types-of-business-ordered-to-close/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 Almost 400 denied Phuket land entry under new rules The Phuket News Photo: PR Dept PHUKET: Almost 400 people attempting to enter Phuket by road yesterday (July 20) were refused entry for failing to satisfy the revised entry requirements that were announced on Sunday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224908-almost-400-denied-phuket-land-entry-under-new-rules/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 As Phuket COVID vaccination campaign stalls, medical workers to get third ‘booster jab’ Dr Chalermpong speaking during today’s live broadcast press conference. Screenshot: PR Phuket PHUKET: About 7,000 medical workers on the island will start receiving their third vaccination injection as a ‘booster jab’ by the end of this week, Vachira Phuket Hospital Director Dr Chalermpong Sukontapol has confirmed. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224909-as-phuket-covid-vaccination-campaign-stalls-medical-workers-to-get-third-‘booster-jab’/ 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 Phuket Sandbox tourists reminded to have COVID insurance By The Phuket News Phuket Marine Office Chief Nachaphong Pranit (left) and TAT Phuket Office Director Nanthasiri Ronnasiri (centre). Photo: PR Phuket PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office has issued a reminder to any visitors under the Phuket Sandbox scheme to have the correct insurance policy in place which covers them in the event of a COVID-19 infection while on the island. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224910-phuket-sandbox-tourists-reminded-to-have-covid-insurance/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 UPDATE: Thailand moves to join COVAX to address vaccine shortfall By Erich Parpart Thailand will now join the COVAX programme, the National Vaccine Institute (NVI) said on Wednesday, after holding out from joining the international cooperation framework for months. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224907-thailand’s-vaccine-director-apologises-for-‘slow-inadequate’-vaccine-rollout-promises-to-join-covax/?do=findComment&comment=16676070 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 Chonburi Governor releases more Covid-19 related restrictions and closures, effective until further notice By Adam Judd Chonburi, Thailand- The Chonburi Governor released an updated order this evening with more Covid-19 related restrictions and closures. The order is effective July 22nd, 2021, until further notice. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224911-chonburi-governor-releases-more-covid-19-related-restrictions-and-closures-effective-until-further-notice/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 Investigation launched into death of Prachuap woman, 39, after ‘mix and match’ COVID vaccine By Paul Andrews Health officials will investigate the cause of death of a woman in Mueang Prachup who died after receiving a ‘mix and match‘ COVID-19 vaccination. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224914-investigation-launched-into-death-of-prachuap-woman-39-after-‘mix-and-match’-covid-vaccine/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted July 22, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 22, 2021 People travelling to Hua Hin from Bangkok, Pattaya and 11 other provinces need to self quarantine By Paul Andrews Prachuap Khiri Khan provincial health officials have updated the quarantine requirements people travelling to Hua Hin from Bangkok and other ‘dark red’ provinces. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224916-people-travelling-to-hua-hin-from-bangkok-pattaya-and-11-other-provinces-need-to-self-quarantine/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 Thailand reports again new daily record of COVID-19 cases File photo//REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa Thailand on Thursday (July 22) reported 13,655 new COVID-19 cases and 87 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224919-thailand-reports-again-new-daily-record-of-covid-19-cases/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 Thailand to accelerate vaccine rollout to all foreigners aged over 60 A letter issued by the Ministry of Public Health on Tuesday has told all provincial health staff throughout Thailand to vaccinate all people in three high risk groups. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224922-thailand-to-accelerate-vaccine-rollout-to-all-foreigners-aged-over-60/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 14.8 million COVID-19 vaccines administered in Thailand, 229 deaths File photo: Dado Ruvic / Reuters Since March 14.8 million doses of vaccine have been administered for Covid-19 in Thailand, according to the Department of Disease Control (DDC). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224935-148-million-covid-19-vaccines-administered-in-thailand-229-deaths/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jonathan Fairfield Posted July 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 22, 2021 Malaysian police use steamroller to crush 1,069 bitcoin mining machines Malaysian police have cracked-down on illegal bitcoin mining - quite literally. Last week, the Malaysian authorities seized 1,069 rigs used for bitcoin mining and in a show of force deployed a steamroller to crush them all. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224937-malaysian-police-use-steamroller-to-crush-1069-bitcoin-mining-machines/ 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 Pattaya: Two young Thai men made 9 million baht in three months from online gambling site Picture: Daily News Acting on a tip and after a month long investigation Thailand's cyber tech cops, provincial police from Chonburi and local Bang Lamung officers armed with a search warrant went to a house in the View Point estate in Moo 12 Nong Prue, Pattaya. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224943-pattaya-two-young-thai-men-made-9-million-baht-in-three-months-from-online-gambling-site/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 Sex and alcohol birthday party busted at Bangkok hotel Picture Sanook Six men and women celebrating a birthday party in a luxury Pool Villa Room at a hotel in the Ram Inthra area of Bangkok were busted yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224944-sex-and-alcohol-birthday-party-busted-at-bangkok-hotel/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 Murderer of building contractor encased in concrete arrested in Chiang Rai after fleeing home Picture: Sanook Mae Fah Luang police in Chiang Rai in northern Thailand have announced the arrest of a 24 year old man in connection with the death of 42 year old Sitthichoke, a building contractor. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224945-murderer-of-building-contractor-encased-in-concrete-arrested-in-chiang-rai-after-fleeing-home/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 Video: Woman chilling gets splashed with floodwater water by irresponsible motorist video screenshot Daily News said that reaction on social media was swift after footage of a vehicle belting down a narrow soi in floodwater was posted on Jay Moi V Plus. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224946-video-woman-chilling-gets-splashed-with-floodwater-water-by-irresponsible-motorist/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 Pattaya: Drunk driver detained after causing damage and shouting: "I'm a loan shark with Covid - everyone must die" Picture: Snook Sanook reported that on Tuesday night at 8.50 pm the Nong Prue police were called after a man in a vehicle went into a house and motorcycle parked outside then after reversing drove off. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224952-pattaya-drunk-driver-detained-after-causing-damage-and-shouting-im-a-loan-shark-with-covid-everyone-must-die/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 Bang Sue Central Station: Accepting walk-ins for vaccination from 60+, pregnant women and overweight people Picture: Sanook Dr Phairot Surattanawanich, deputy chief of the department of Medical Services, told Sanook that being vaccinated against Covid-19 could lessen symptoms and possible death from the virus. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224955-bang-sue-central-station-accepting-walk-ins-for-vaccination-from-60-pregnant-women-and-overweight-people/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 All quiet at airports in 13 "deep red zones" - Chiang Mai has no passengers for first time in 100 years Picture TNA MCOT TNA MCOT reported from several airports in Thailand after air travel was halted in 13 deep red zone provinces yesterday for 14 days due to the latest spike in Covid-19 cases. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224957-all-quiet-at-airports-in-13-deep-red-zones-chiang-mai-has-no-passengers-for-first-time-in-100-years/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 Thailand launches 3-pronged mission for gold at Tokyo Olympics Photo: Sports Authority of Thailand Thailand is targeting at least one gold medal from taekwondo, badminton or golf as 41 Thai athletes carry the nation’s hopes into the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which start on Friday under a COVID-19 “bubble”. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224963-thailand-launches-3-pronged-mission-for-gold-at-tokyo-olympics/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 Malls' association appeals to Thai PM for help amid latest restrictions and closures Reuters file photo for reference only The Thai Shopping Center Association has appealed to the Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha for continued help after the latest round of closures of malls due to the continuing spike in cases during the pandemic. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224965-malls-association-appeals-to-thai-pm-for-help-amid-latest-restrictions-and-closures/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 Two COVID-infected people on their way home for treatment killed in road accident Two people were killed and four others injured in a road accident in Thailand’s central province of Suphan Buri yesterday (Wednesday), as they were heading for home to the northern province of Phayao for treatment for COVID-19 infections. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224968-two-covid-infected-people-on-their-way-home-for-treatment-killed-in-road-accident/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 Sealed tours urgent to save Phuket’s dive industry By The Phuket News Sealed tours are vital to saving Phuket’s dive industry. Photo: Seafarer Divers PHUKET: Phuket-based dive tour company Seafarer Divers has launched a campaign in the hope of local dive tour businesses being allowed to conduct sealed dive tours to popular national marine parks and dive sites in the area to support local dive operators and safely support Phuket’s tourism industry while the current COVID outbreak is expected to spread. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224970-sealed-tours-urgent-to-save-phuket’s-dive-industry/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 Phuket lifeguards warn of rips as foreigners rescued By Eakkapop Thongtub The Polish man rescued yesterday is given oxygen to help him recover. Photo: Phuket Naiharn Surf Lifesaving Club PHUKET: Lifeguards at Nai Harn Beach are urging all beachgoers to swim only between the red-yellow flags following a spate of foreigners needing rescue, with an Irishman rescued from rocks on Monday and a Polish man rescued just yesterday (July 21). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224971-phuket-lifeguards-warn-of-rips-as-foreigners-rescued/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 Thailand’s 40 CEOs reject ‘Wuhan’ model, call on PM to control pandemic, provide compensations 40 of Thailand’s leading CEOs have called on the government to get the COVID-19 pandemic under control, compensate people who have been adversely impacted by it, boost the economy and rehabilitate the country, while rejecting the idea of a “Wuhan” style lockdown, according to Government Spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224972-thailand’s-40-ceos-reject-‘wuhan’-model-call-on-pm-to-control-pandemic-provide-compensations/ 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted July 22, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 22, 2021 Phang Nga and Krabi Prepare Andaman “Sandbox” Scheme for Foreign Tourists By Woraprat Lerpaisal BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has revealed that Phang Nga and Krabi provinces are preparing to welcome foreign tourists back under the "Andaman Sandbox” scheme, which is scheduled to launch on 1 August 2021. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1224977-phang-nga-and-krabi-prepare-andaman-“sandbox”-scheme-for-foreign-tourists/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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