THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 28 July 2021

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Bangkok to convert disused train carriages into COVID-19 ward

 

Train seats are seen as Thai government plan to convert 15 disused railway carriages into a 240-bed coronavirus disease (COVID-19) isolation ward for patients with less severe symptoms in Bangkok, Thailand July 27, 2021. BANGKOK METROPOLITAN ADMINISTRATION/Handout via REUTERS

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Authorities in Thailand's capital Bangkok plan to convert 15 disused railway carriages into a 240-bed COVID-19 isolation ward for patients with less severe symptoms, the city's governing body said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225581-bangkok-to-convert-disused-train-carriages-into-covid-19-ward/

 

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Study shows AZ+mRNA vaccination regimen is as good as two doses of mRNA

 

 

An immunogenicity study, conducted in Germany, shows the mixed use of viral vector and mRNA vaccines induces a significantly high level of anti-spike and neutralizing antibodies, close to the level induced by two doses of mRNA vaccine, according to Professor Dr. Manop Pithukpakorn, head of the Excellence Centre for Genomics and Precision Medicine at Siriraj Hospital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225564-study-shows-azmrna-vaccination-regimen-is-as-good-as-two-doses-of-mrna/

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Twelve people arrested at Pattaya underground bar for allegedly drinking alcohol and violating Covid-19 measurements

 

 

Eleven foreigners and one Thai national have been arrested in an underground room during a Pattaya bar raid while allegedly drinking alcohol that Pattaya police stated was violating the current Thai emergency decree to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225563-twelve-people-arrested-at-pattaya-underground-bar-for-allegedly-drinking-alcohol-and-violating-covid-19-measurements/

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Vaccination at Bangkok’s Bang Sue Grand Station to continue, as focus turns to younger people

 

 

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha gave an assurance today (Tuesday) that vaccination services at Bangkok’s Bang Sue Grand Station will continue as normal, but social distancing measures must be tightened and walk-in services will be suspended from August 1st.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225584-vaccination-at-bangkok’s-bang-sue-grand-station-to-continue-as-focus-turns-to-younger-people/

 

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Governor confirms Phuket Sandbox will continue

By The Phuket News

 

Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has assured that the Phuket Sandbox scheme will continue, despite the rising number of infections on the island. Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: As the number of local infections of COVID-19 continue to rise across the island, Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has confirmed that the Phuket Sandbox scheme will continue.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225585-governor-confirms-phuket-sandbox-will-continue/

 

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Banglamung Post office still open but has new Covid-19 restrictions, including a ban on sending food and plants

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Banglamung – The Banglamung Post Office is still open but food and plants are temporarily unavailable to be sent due to Covid -19 restrictions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225586-banglamung-post-office-still-open-but-has-new-covid-19-restrictions-including-a-ban-on-sending-food-and-plants/v

 

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Thailand's COVID-19 national vaccination programme hit by supply shortage, uncertain delivery schedule

By Pichayada Promchertchoo

 

As COVID-19 rages in Southeast Asia, regional governments are racing to roll out their national vaccination programmes. In the second part of a series, CNA looks at how Thailand has been hamstrung by an uncertain vaccine delivery schedule.

 

FILE PHOTO: A health worker prepares a dose of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine as Thailand start a mass inoculation at a gymnasium inside the Siam Paragon Shopping center, Bangkok, on Jun 7, 2021. (Photo: REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun)

 

BANGKOK: When Thailand rolled out its COVID-19 vaccination programme on Feb 28, it was launched with a professional sheen.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225587-thailands-covid-19-national-vaccination-programme-hit-by-supply-shortage-uncertain-delivery-schedule/

 

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Thailand Considers Cap on Vaccine Exports as COVID Cases Surge

By Zsombor Peter

 

A health worker prepares a shot of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for people at the Central Vaccination Center in Bangkok, Thailand, July 22, 2021.

 

BANGKOK - Thailand is considering a cap on the export of locally made COVID-19 vaccines as it scrambles to shore up domestic supplies amid its worst outbreak of the coronavirus since the pandemic began. Talk of restricting exports comes as some of Thailand’s neighbors are also battling major new waves of infection.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225589-thailand-considers-cap-on-vaccine-exports-as-covid-cases-surge/

 

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Thailand reports daily record of 16,533 new coronavirus cases

 

File photo: REUTERS

Thailand on Wednesday (July 28) reported 16,533 new COVID-19 cases and 133 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225601-thailand-reports-daily-record-of-16533-new-coronavirus-cases/

 

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Two foreign tourists test positive for Covid-19 on Koh Samui - first cases under reopening plan

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Two tourists from Germany and the UK have become the first foreign nationals to test positive under the Samui Plus Model reopening of Koh Samui.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225603-two-foreign-tourists-test-positive-for-covid-19-on-koh-samui-first-cases-under-reopening-plan/

 

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Pattaya: Where is our promised vaccine? Private sector pressing on with reopening makes vax plea

 

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The chief of the Pattaya Tourism Business Association said the private sector must not just be treated as an unruly child - they are struggling to survive and need help.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225605-pattaya-where-is-our-promised-vaccine-private-sector-pressing-on-with-reopening-makes-vax-plea/

 

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Driver dies after crashing his vehicle into a power pole in Pattaya, splitting car in half

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Pattaya, Chonburi – A driver has been pronounced dead at the scene after he crashed his sedan into a power pole, causing the vehicle to break in half in Pattaya earlier this week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225613-driver-dies-after-crashing-his-vehicle-into-a-power-pole-in-pattaya-splitting-car-in-half/

 

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Phuket marks record 38 new local infections, Patong workers camp in isolation

By The Phuket News

 

Phuket Vice Governor Piyapong Choowong confirmed the record number of new local infections yesterday (July 27). Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: A workers’ camp in Patong has been put under ‘Bubble and Seal’ isolation for one month after 13 workers there tested positive for COVID-19 as Phuket officials yesterday marked a record 38 local infections on one day, not including two Sandbox arrivals who were also recorded as testing positive yesterday (July 27).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225621-phuket-marks-record-38-new-local-infections-patong-workers-camp-in-isolation/

 

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Daughter dumps her COVID-19 infected father at temple in Nakhon Ratchasima

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A Thai daughter dumped her aging and Covid infected father at a temple and fled.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225624-daughter-dumps-her-covid-19-infected-father-at-temple-in-nakhon-ratchasima/

 

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Doctors ask US Embassy in Bangkok to help with transparency over Pfizer vaccine donation

 

Picture: Daily News

 

In a move that is likely to embarrass the Prayuth Chan-ocha government a group of several medical professional groups presented a letter to the US embassy yesterday calling for help in ensuring that the donation of 1.54 million doses of Pfizer vaccine goes to the right people.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225625-doctors-ask-us-embassy-in-bangkok-to-help-with-transparency-over-pfizer-vaccine-donation/

 

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Help on the way for parents in Thailand - school fee reductions and 2,000 baht for each child

 

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Naew Na reported the government spokesman Anucha Buraphachaisri as saying following a cabinet meeting that help is on the way for parents of children in both the state and private education sectors. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225628-help-on-the-way-for-parents-in-thailand-school-fee-reductions-and-2000-baht-for-each-child/

 

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Thai baht becoming the region’s worst-hit currency in COVID pandemic

By Paparorn Promlerd

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai baht has been hit by a sharp decline in tourism numbers due to the COVID pandemic, making the country’s currency the worst-hit in the region this year, according to Mizuho Bank.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225434-once-asia’s-top-performer-the-thai-baht-is-now-becoming-the-region’s-worst-hit-currency/?do=findComment&comment=16693733

 

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The King of Thailand Grants Pardons to 200,000 Inmates to Mark his 69th Birthday

By Subhabhong Rarueysong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Department of Corrections has announced that more than 200,000 prisoners have been granted a royal pardon on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King’s 69th birthday on Wednesday, including 35,000 inmates who will be released on parole.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225630-the-king-of-thailand-grants-pardons-to-200000-inmates-to-mark-his-69th-birthday/

 

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Hua Hin's October 1 reopening could be delayed to Jan 2022

 

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An official at the center of plans to reopen the popular resort of Hua Hin in Prachuap Khirikhan province has at last sounded a welcome note of realism. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225631-hua-hins-october-1-reopening-could-be-delayed-to-jan-2022/

 

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Thai Cabinet Approves Use of Fah Talai Jone to Treat Asymptomatic COVID-19 Cases

By Subhabhong Rarueysong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Cabinet has approved the use of Fah Talai Jone (green chiretta or Andrographis paniculate) to treat asymptomatic cases of COVID-19, after a successful trial of the herbal remedy in prisons.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225634-thai-cabinet-approves-use-of-fah-talai-jone-to-treat-asymptomatic-covid-19-cases/

 

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Restaurant owner puts luxury cars up for sale in bid to save once popular Suphanburi restaurant

 

Picture: Daily News

 

It's come to this - Thais having to sell their four wheel pride and joys just to save their businesses from the latest wave of Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225637-restaurant-owner-puts-luxury-cars-up-for-sale-in-bid-to-save-once-popular-suphanburi-restaurant/

 

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Guinness World Record? Thailand set to be the hub of petrified wood

 

Picture: Daily News

 

An official of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment hopes that Thailand will soon be named in the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest piece of petrified wood on planet earth. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225638-guinness-world-record-thailand-set-to-be-the-hub-of-petrified-wood/

 

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Huge crowds at Bang Sue vax center: Health minister Anutin says "it can't be helped", sources

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Thai media Sanook and Daily News reported on online posts from two of Thailand most recognised celebrity presenters and journalists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225640-huge-crowds-at-bang-sue-vax-center-health-minister-anutin-says-it-cant-be-helped-sources/

 

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Submarines or help for the Thai people: 26 billion baht cuts to navy budget on table tomorrow

 

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Manager reported that a senate committee will be proposing a 26.1 billion baht cut in the navy budget when they meet tomorrow.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225641-submarines-or-help-for-the-thai-people-26-billion-baht-cuts-to-navy-budget-on-table-tomorrow/

 

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Cocoa trees seized as new plantation found in Bang Wad protected national forest

By The Phuket News

 

Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: Officers investigating the encroachment on 108 rai in the protected forest reserve in the hills above the Bang Wad reservoir have now seized cocoa trees from a small plantation that was planted after the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) took on the case to investigate the encroachment as a special case.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225654-cocoa-trees-seized-as-new-plantation-found-in-bang-wad-protected-national-forest/

 

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Vaccine registration for people over 18 starts tomorrow

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The COVID-19 vaccination center at Bang Sue Grand Station in Bangkok will allow people over 18 years old to make a vaccination appointment via four telecommunication networks, starting tomorrow (July 29). This morning, many people, including the elderly, again arrived at Bang Sue Grand Station to receive their jabs.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225667-vaccine-registration-for-people-over-18-starts-tomorrow/

 

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Thailand’s Tourism Ministry Reduces Mandatory Stay under Phuket “Sandbox” to 7 Days

 

 

PHUKET (NNT) - Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports has revised the conditions of the Phuket "sandbox" program, reducing the duration of the mandatory stay in Phuket to seven days, while allowing tourists to spend the following seven days on "Sealed Routes" in five other provinces.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225668-thailand’s-tourism-ministry-reduces-mandatory-stay-under-phuket-“sandbox”-to-7-days/

 

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Kicking back with Panipak, Thailand’s Olympic Taekwondo queen

 

Panipak Wongpattanakit during the women’s 49kg taekwondo at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

 

Panipak Wongpattanakit has etched her name in history as the first Thai woman to win an Olympic gold medal with a kick. Crowned the Taekwondo champion after scoring a last-minute “golden strike” in the women’s 49kg competition on Saturday, this thin but powerful woman placed Thailand top of the world on Day 1 of the Tokyo Games.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225669-kicking-back-with-panipak-thailand’s-olympic-taekwondo-queen/

 

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Minister Varawut orders national parks to remain open to the public

 

This aerial view handout from Thailand’s National Marine Park Operation Center in Trang taken and released on April 22, 2020

 

Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plants Conservation has been instructed, by Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa, to withhold an order to close down all national parks from August 1st until September 30th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225670-minister-varawut-orders-national-parks-to-remain-open-to-the-public/

 

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Pattaya City residents continue food giveaways to hundreds of needy people during Covid-19 crisis around Pattaya

 

 

Pattaya City has continued to sponsor and participate in food giveaways to hundreds of needy people at the Bali Hai Pier in South Pattaya during the Covid -19 crisis this week.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1225682-pattaya-city-residents-continue-food-giveaways-to-hundreds-of-needy-people-during-covid-19-crisis-around-pattaya/