THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 14 August 2021

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Thailand projects doubling of daily coronavirus infections next month

 

FILE PHOTO: People queue at the Central Vaccination Center as Thailand opens walk-in for first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccination scheme for elders, people with a minimum weight of 100 kilograms and pregnant women amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Bangkok, Thailand, July 26, 2021. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun/File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand could see coronavirus cases double to 45,000 per day by early next month, even with current lockdown measures in place, its COVID-19 taskforce said on Friday, as authorities urged people to stay home to reduce infection risks.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227392-thailand-projects-doubling-of-daily-coronavirus-infections-next-month/

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Bangkok Hospital Pattaya now offering Covid-19 vaccination services for eligible foreigners

 

 

The following is a release from Bangkok Hospital Pattaya from their social media channels.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227382-bangkok-hospital-pattaya-now-offering-covid-19-vaccination-services-for-eligible-foreigners/

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Prime Minister Is Worried over Rising Contaminated Waste in Bangkok

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is worried over the rising amount of contaminated waste in Bangkok, averaging around 100,000kg per day.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227391-prime-minister-is-worried-over-rising-contaminated-waste-in-bangkok/

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Human trials of Thailand’s first COVID protein subunit vaccine to begin in September

 

 

The first phase of human trials of a COVID-19 protein subunit vaccine, jointly developed by the Vaccine Research Centre of Chulalongkorn University and Baiya Phytopharm Company, will be launched in September, said Thailand’s Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul today (Friday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227425-human-trials-of-thailand’s-first-covid-protein-subunit-vaccine-to-begin-in-september/

 

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Electricity outage to affect Wichit

By The Phuket News

 

The area to be affected by the power outage in Wichit on Tuesday (Aug 17). Image: PEA

 

PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Wichit on Tuesday (Aug 17) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227426-electricity-outage-to-affect-wichit/

 

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Local hospitals open registration for Pfizer vaccination among 12-18 year-olds and at-risk groups

By Pear Maneechote

 

 

Provincial hospitals throughout Thailand have opened up registration for Pfizer vaccines to at-risk groups and adolescents.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227427-local-hospitals-open-registration-for-pfizer-vaccination-among-12-18-year-olds-and-at-risk-groups/

 

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Government agencies in spat over procurement of antigen test kits from China

By Erich Parpart

 

 

The chairman of the National Health Security Office (NHSO)’s bargaining committee said the Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) lied about the purchasing process of 8.5 million antigen test kits (ATK) amid public concerns about the quality of the kits.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227428-government-agencies-in-spat-over-procurement-of-antigen-test-kits-from-china/

 

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Despite worsening scenarios, analysts predict CP All’s rebound in 2022

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

CP All Plc (CPALL), the operator of 7-Eleven convenience stores, recorded a drop in second-quarter earnings but beat expectations. However, current Covid-19 infections would further dampen performance even more, analysts said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227429-despite-worsening-scenarios-analysts-predict-cp-all’s-rebound-in-2022/

 

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Pfizer Vaccinations Start in 13 Provinces

 

 

CHONBURI, Aug 13 (TNA) – Vaccinations against COVID-19 with the Pfizer vaccine donated by the United States began in 13 provinces of severe outbreaks.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227430-pfizer-vaccinations-start-in-13-provinces/

 

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Chonburi massage workers and operators protest at Chonburi Provincial Hall, asking for reopening of massage shops or adequate financial aid

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Chonburi – A group of area massage workers and operators this morning (August 13th) handed a letter to the Chonburi governor at the Chonburi Provincial Hall asking for the reopening of massage shops or adequate financial aid, claiming that they had little to no aid from the government for continued mandated Covid-19 related closures.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227431-chonburi-massage-workers-and-operators-protest-at-chonburi-provincial-hall-asking-for-reopening-of-massage-shops-or-adequate-financial-aid/

 

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 22,086 new coronavirus cases, 217 more deaths

 

File photo: Reuters

Thailand on Saturday (August 14) reported 22,086 new COVID-19 cases and 217 additional deaths over the past 24 hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227436-covid-19-thailand-reports-22086 new-coronavirus-cases-217-more-deaths/

 

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Committee completes investigation into dropping of charges against Red Bull "Boss"

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Pachon Yuthithamdamrong of the Office of the Attorney General said yesterday that the OAG committee investigating the man at the center of the dropping of charges against Red Bull scion Vorayuth Yoovidhya last year has completed its investigation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227438-committee-completes-investigation-into-dropping-of-charges-against-red-bull-boss/

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Protection for medics or impunity for govt: COVID amnesty bill under spotlight

 

 

The government is poised to declare one of its most controversial decrees under emergency law – one that would hand legal immunity to both COVID-19 health workers and those in charge of vaccine procurement.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227440-protection-for-medics-or-impunity-for-govt-covid-amnesty-bill-under-spotlight/

 

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Officials investigate animals at "Tiger Temple" after tourist complaint - all above board

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A complaint by a tourist on the 1362 National Parks' hotline led to director of conversation at Ban Pong Sikhapong Krajejan and police visiting Wat Pa Luang Ta Bua or Wat Seua (the so called Tiger Temple) in Sai Yok, Kanchanaburi in western Thailand yesterday. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227443-officials-investigate-animals-at-tiger-temple-after-tourist-complaint-all-above-board/

 

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PPAO seeks B21mn for COVID support, B14mn for tourist attractions

By The Phuket News

 

PPAO President Rewat Areerob at the meeting on Wednesday (Aug 11). Photo: PPAO

 

PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) council has agreed to request B21 million to develop COVID-support services at the Phuket Provincial Hospital and a further B14mn to develop the Promthep Cape ‘skywalk’ and the ‘glass terrace’ viewpoint project at Surin beach.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227447-ppao-seeks-b21mn-for-covid-support-b14mn-for-tourist-attractions/

 

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Fisheries worker killed in tragic accident

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Rescue workers and emergency services personnel at the scene. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: A man was killed in Pa Khlok yesterday (Aug 13) in a tragic accident when he was entangled and trapped in heavy-duty industrial machinery used to clean fishing nets.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227452-fisheries-worker-killed-in-tragic-accident/

 

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72-year-old French man found hanged in apartment in Pattaya, no foul play suspected

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Pattaya – A 72-year-old French man was found hanging at an apartment in Pattaya last night (August 13th).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227453-72-year-old-french-man-found-hanged-in-apartment-in-pattaya-no-foul-play-suspected/

 

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TAT's 2022 tourism assessments: The numbers are dizzying as Thailand aims for World Top 5

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Following a strategy board meeting at the Tourism Authority of Thailand yesterday media Thai Rath published the figures for three scenarios predicting 2022 tourism outcomes. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227458-tats-2022-tourism-assessments-the-numbers-are-dizzying-as-thailand-aims-for-world-top-5/

 

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Phuket Sandbox progressing well says CoC: 19,000 foreigners/ billion baht spent - Russians next target

 

Picture: Bangkok Business News

 

Two representatives of the Chamber of Commerce in southern Thailand have given the Phuket Sandbox reopening of Thailand good reviews after the scheme reached a month and a half after it was opened on July 1st, reported Bangkok Business News. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227459-phuket-sandbox-progressing-well-says-coc-19000-foreigners-billion-baht-spent-russians-next-target/

 

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Thai made AstraZeneca vax good for visits to France and Germany, says govt spokeswoman

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Government spokeswoman Traisuree Traisaranukul responded to press queries regarding travel plans for people vaccinated with Thai produced Astra Zeneca vaccine. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227462-thai-made-astrazeneca-vax-good-for-visits-to-france-and-germany-says-govt-spokeswoman/

 

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Crackdown on gambling: 12 websites in 6 provinces after "Mae Nam Neung" complaint

 

Piture: Sanook

 

Computer crime police conducted raids on illegal gambling sites in six provinces on Friday after complaints from a woman known as "Mae Nam Neung".

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227470-crackdown-on-gambling-12-websites-in-6-provinces-after-mae-nam-neung-complaint/

 

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Joint raids in Chiang Mai indicate drug money laundered through Thai League 2 football team

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Joint raids by the Narcotics Control Board, the Department of Special Investigation and the Region 5 police in Chiang Mai uncovered evidence of Ya Ba drug money being laundered through a newly promoted Thai League 2 football team, reported Naew Na. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227474-joint-raids-in-chiang-mai-indicate-drug-money-laundered-through-thai-league-2-football-team/

 

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Thai Youtuber found deceased after being hit by train on Pattaya railway

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Pattaya – A Thai Youtuber was found dead after being hit by a train on a railway in Pattaya after midnight today, August 14th, 2021.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227475-thai-youtuber-found-deceased-after-being-hit-by-train-on-pattaya-railway/

 

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Thai PM Prayuth taken to court over alleged mishandling and dishonesty in dealing with the pandemic

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

A group of lawyers representing TV personailty Nawat Issarakraisin and seven others charged Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha with severe misconduct and dishonesty in the handling of the pandemic. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227478-thai-pm-prayuth-taken-to-court-over-alleged-mishandling-and-dishonesty-in-dealing-with-the-pandemic/

 

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Lockdown in Thailand will cost businesses upwards of 1 trillion baht if it continues in September

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Thai Chamber of Commerce says that lockdown measures in Thailand this year will have cost businesses 1 trillion baht by the end of this month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227479-lockdown-in-thailand-will-cost-businesses-upwards-of-1-trillion-baht-if-it-continues-in-september/

 

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Tenant from hell leaves behind mountain of trash at central Thailand apartment

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook investigated after the latest story of a filthy renter hit the internet. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227481-tenant-from-hell-leaves-behind-mountain-of-trash-at-central-thailand-apartment/

 

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