THE WEEK THAT WAS Thailand Live Sunday 8 August 2021 - All news in one click

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Thai police detain man over death of Swiss tourist

 

 

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai police on Saturday said that a man had been taken into custody for the death of a Swiss tourist on the island of Phuket earlier this week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1226765-thai-police-detain-man-over-death-of-swiss-tourist/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Thai anti-govt protesters clash with police in Bangkok

 

A police officer fires a weapon during clashes with demonstrators protesting against what they call the government's failure in handling the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Bangkok, Thailand, August 7, 2021. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - More than a thousand Thai anti-government protesters clashed with police on Saturday, as they protested against the government's failure to handle coronavirus outbreaks and its impact on the economy. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1226766-thai-anti-govt-protesters-clash-with-police-in-bangkok/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Phuket Sandbox murder couldn’t have come at a worse time

 

 

The murder of the Swiss government lady who arrived as a tourist under the Phuket Sandbox scheme could hardly have come at a worse time for Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1226769-phuket-sandbox-murder-couldn’t-have-come-at-a-worse-time/

 

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Four Organizations in Thailand Launch Scheme to Help Children Affected by COVID-19 Crisis

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Department of Children and Youth, in cooperation with the Equitable Education Fund (EEF), Child and Adolescent Mental Health Rajanagarindra Institute (CAMRI) and UNICEF Thailand, have launched the “Care Centre for Children with COVID-19” scheme to help children affected by the COVID-19 crisis.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1226783-four-organizations-in-thailand-launch-scheme-to-help-children-affected-by-covid-19-crisis/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Screenings and field hospital construction stepped up

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Field hospitals are being set up nationwide to handle the growing number of COVID-19 patients with the authorities in Bangkok ramping up proactive testing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1226784-screenings-and-field-hospital-construction-stepped-up/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Chonburi Governor orders more Covid-19 related temporary targeted closures: Several companies, worker camps, and dormitories

 

 

The Chonburi Governor, Phakkhrathon Thianchai, has announced yesterday (August 7th) the temporary closure of several companies, worker camps, and dormitories in Banglamung, Si Racha, and the Chonburi area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1226785-chonburi-governor-orders-more-covid-19-related-temporary-targeted-closures-several-companies-worker-camps-and-dormitories/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Thailand reports 19,983 new COVID-19 cases, 138 deaths

 

FILE PHOTO: Health care workers move a dead body to a container after a hospital morgue overwhelmed by COVID-19 deaths begun to store bodies in refrigerated containers, as the country struggles to deal with its biggest outbreak to date, in Pathum Thani, Thailand July 31, 2021. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun/File Photo

 

Thailand on Sunday reported 19,983 new COVID-19 cases, 138 more fatalities and 18,503 new recoveries, according to the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1226786-thailand-reports-19983-new-covid-19-cases-138-deaths/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Thailand ranked among the worst countries for internet freedom

 

File photo Reuters

 

Thailand has been ranked among the worst countries in the world for internet freedom.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1226788-thailand-ranked-among-the-worst-countries-for-internet-freedom/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

100,000 retailers in Thailand face closure due to COVID-19 restrictions

 

A closed sign is seen at the Chu Chocolate Bar & Cafe, days after it was permanently closed due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Bangkok, Thailand, June 1, 2021. Picture taken June 1, 2021. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) has issued a stark warning about the impact the current COVID-19 restrictions are having on the country's retail sector.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1226789-100000-retailers-in-thailand-face-closure-due-to-covid-19-restrictions/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Reusable PPE suits to reduce plastic waste in Thailand

 

 

One of the essentials during the COVID-19 pandemic is the PPE suit. Since most PPE suits are disposable, they produce an increasing amount of plastic waste.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1226790-reusable-ppe-suits-to-reduce-plastic-waste-in-thailand/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

People who test negative from Antigen Test Kit should re-test within three days: Thai govt

 

 

The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has advised the public that if they get a negative result from an antigen test kit, they should retest in the next three days because they may get the false negative result. The false negative result may occur when people who take the test recently get infected.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1226791-people-who-test-negative-from-antigen-test-kit-should-re-test-within-three-days-thai-govt/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Is your mental health suffering during lockdown? Here are some tips on looking after your mental wellbeing

 

 

As measures are introduced to restrict movement as part of efforts to reduce the number of people infected with COVID-19 in Thailand, more and more of us are making huge changes to our daily routines.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1226794-is-your-mental-health-suffering-during-lockdown-here-are-some-tips-on-looking-after-your-mental-wellbeing/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Assassination plot against UN Ambassador to Myanmar linked to arms dealer in Thailand

 

 

A plot to assassinate UN Ambassador to Myanmar Kyaw Moe Tun has been foiled with two men already detained. The attempt allegedly also involved an arms dealer in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1226800-assassination-plot-against-un-ambassador-to-myanmar-linked-to-arms-dealer-in-thailand/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Health Ministry Will Administer Favipiravir to All COVID-19 Patients

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Public Health Ministry has decided to allow health units to administer Favipiravir to all groups of COVID-19 patients, including those currently under home and community isolation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1226801-health-ministry-will-administer-favipiravir-to-all-covid-19-patients/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Government Sets to Extend Rice Price Guarantees in 2021-22 Season

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government sets to allocate 80 billion baht to extend the rice price guarantees in the 2021-22 season for the annual scheme operating for the third consecutive year, and 8 billion baht for price stability.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1226804-government-sets-to-extend-rice-price-guarantees-in-2021-22-season/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Bangkok Administration Postpones New Refuse Collection Fees for another Year

 

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has postponed a hike in refuse collection fees for another year to help ease financial burdens associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1226805-bangkok-administration-postpones-new-refuse-collection-fees-for-another-year/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Chonburi announces 1,476 Covid-19 cases with eight new deaths

 

 

The Chonburi Department of Public Health announced 1,476 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 today with eight new deaths, August 8th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1226806-chonburi-announces-1476-covid-19-cases-with-eight-new-deaths/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Danish Sandbox tourist, 58, found safe after trek in Phuket jungle

 

Danish tourist Michael Hildebrand safe and happy with the search team after spending hours lost in the dark jungle on Phuket’s northern west coast. Photo: Phuket Tourist Police

 

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: A 58-year-old Danish man who arrived in Phuket under the Phuket Sandbox scheme was found safe last night (Aug 7) after he became lost while trekking through the jungle near the hotel where he is staying on Phuket’s northern west coast.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1226808-danish-sandbox-tourist-58-found-safe-after-trek-in-phuket-jungle/

 

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