THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 16 August 2021

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Thai police explain why there are FOURTEEN CCTV cameras at one intersection

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Thai netizens were perplexed after a picture online showed a total of 14 CCTV cameras on one overhead beam at an intersection in Pathum Thani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227659-thai-police-explain-why-there-are-fourteen-cctv-cameras-at-one-intersection/

 

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Video: Ex husband trashes his former wife's house after she refused to let him move "mia noi" in

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Widely viewed footage on Jay Moi V Plus showed the devastation at a house after a former husband trashed the place, reported Sanook.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227660-video-ex-husband-trashes-his-former-wifes-house-after-she-refused-to-let-him-move-mia-noi-in/

 

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Thai kid in astronaut's suit to protect against Covid lightens the internet mood

 

Picture: Daily Newss

 

Daily News reported that the anxiety caused by the pandemic was lightened a little after pictures of a kid in an astronaut's suit caused smiles online.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227661-thai-kid-in-astronauts-suit-to-protect-against-covid-lightens-the-internet-mood/

 

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Samut Sakhon governor quits after his transfer request was rejected

 

Photo: Veerasak Vichitsangsri’s Facebook

 

Samut Sakhon Governor Veerasak Vijitsaengsri decided to quit government service today (Monday) and spend the rest of his life with his family in his hometown in Thailand’s central province of Ang Thong, after his request to be transferred out of the coastal province was rejected by his superiors.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227664-samut-sakhon-governor-quits-after-his-transfer-request-was-rejected/

 

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Lockdown measures in Thailand extended to Aug 31

 

Thailand on Monday confirmed the current lockdown measures will remain in place until August 31.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227676-lockdown-measures-in-thailand-extended-to-aug-31/

 

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Thailand needs $30 billion more to help virus-hit economy - central bank chief

 

FILE PHOTO: Thai baht notes are seen at a Kasikornbank in Bangkok, Thailand, May 12, 2016. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand needs a further 1 trillion baht ($29.9 billion) to help support jobs and income losses, its central bank's governor said on Monday, as the country struggles with its biggest COVID-19 outbreak to date.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227679-thailand-needs-30-billion-more-to-help-virus-hit-economy-central-bank-chief/

 

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How COVID-19 has changed the way we shop

 

 

The ongoing outbreak is affecting our lives in various ways and going to grocery shopping is no exception. Gone are days when we stopped at a supermarket to pick up a few things on the way home from work. Equally, there’s no more dropping by the fresh market in the neighborhood in the vague hope the stalls might still have some tasty fruit and veg left.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227680-how-covid-19-has-changed-the-way-we-shop/

 

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Corruption watchdog asked to investigate Pfizer vaccinations at Bhumibol Hospital

 

 

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is being urged to investigate allegedly suspicious inoculations at Bhumibol Hospital, using US-donated Pfizer vaccine intended for medics.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227683-corruption-watchdog-asked-to-investigate-pfizer-vaccinations-at-bhumibol-hospital/

 

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Thailand’s exports of historically high value in Q22021

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The value of Thailand’s exports in the second quarter of 2021 was recorded at 67.8 billion USD - an historically high level. Exports increased 36.2 percent - the most recorded in 44 quarters - from 5.0-percent growth in the previous quarter, according to the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227690-thailand’s-exports-of-historically-high-value-in-q22021/

 

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PM Prayut concerned about spread of fake news

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, has expressed his concern about the spread of fake news, and has instructed all units to monitor and clarify information within 24 hours to prevent public misunderstanding.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227691-pm-prayut-concerned-about-spread-of-fake-news/

 

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Over 500 tourists join Samui Plus

 

 

SAMUI (NNT) - The president of the Tourism Association of Koh Samui, said today that Samui Plus is already a successful project. Over 500 tourists have joined the program.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227692-over-500-tourists-join-samui-plus/

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ChulaCov19 Vaccine as Effective as Pfizer’s

 

 

BANGKOK, Aug 16 (TNA) – The ChulaCov19 vaccine proved to be as effective as the Pfizer vaccine when it comes to antibody stimulation to fight COVID-19, according to its developers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227693-chulacov19-vaccine-as-effective-as-pfizer’s/

 

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Chonburi Governor orders more Covid-19 related temporary targeted closures: company and dormitories

 

 

The Chonburi Governor, Phakkhrathon Thianchai, has announced yesterday (August 15th) the temporary closure of a company and dormitories in Ban Bueng.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227697-chonburi-governor-orders-more-covid-19-related-temporary-targeted-closures-company-and-dormitories/

 

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As many as 3,000 Thai minors catching COVID-19 every day

 

 

Between 2,000 and 3,000 under 18 year olds are now getting infected with COVID-19 every day, compared to just 366 per week in the first three months of this year, according to Dr. Somsak Akkasilp, director general of Thailand’s Medical Services Department.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227713-as-many-as-3000-thai-minors-catching-covid-19-every-day/

 

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Department of Disease Control: Pfizer doses for priority groups only

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - In response to information on social media that some of the 1.5 million Pfizer vaccine doses, donated by the United States government, were not given to priority groups but were administered to back office staff before medical workers on the frontline against COVID-19 in Surin province, Director-General of the Department of Disease Control, Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, has insisted that the Pfizer doses be administered to priority groups, and provincial communicable disease committees will look into such matters.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227714-department-of-disease-control-pfizer-doses-for-priority-groups-only/

 

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Phuket extends COVID-19 domestic travel screening, control measures until 31 August 2021

 

 

Bangkok, 16 August, 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide an update on the COVID-19 domestic travel screening and control measures for Phuket, which were to expire today, in that these have now been extended through to 31 August, 2021.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227716-phuket-extends-covid-19-domestic-travel-screening-control-measures-until-31-august-2021/

 

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Thailand a favourite golfing destination for Indian golfers

 

Alpine Golf & Sports Club (File Photo)

 

Bangkok, 16 August, 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that Thailand has again been rated one of the best golfing destinations by an overwhelming 97% of respondents in a nationwide survey of golfers in India.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227717-thailand-a-favourite-golfing-destination-for-indian-golfers/

 

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Sandbox Express Bus extended, private vans now available to help tourists get off-island

 

The Phuket Sandbox Express Bus will conttinue operating until at least Aug 30, while private vans are now available for hire. Image: Phuket Info Center

 

PHUKET: The ‘Sandbox Express Bus’, which was to cease operations today (Aug 16), has been extended to continue taking Sandbox tourists from Phuket to Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok until at least Aug 30, and Sandbox tourists can now also choose to take a private minivan to the capital, officials confirmed today.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227718-sandbox-express-bus-extended-private-vans-now-available-to-help-tourists-get-off-island/

 

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Short on vaccines, Thailand seeks to borrow from Bhutan

 

FILE PHOTO: A health worker prepares a dose of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the Central Vaccination Center, inside the Bang Sue Grand Station, Thailand, June 21, 2021. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand, a regional manufacturer of AstraZeneca's coronavirus shots, is seeking to borrow 150,000 doses of the same vaccine from the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, an official said on Monday, amid a Thai supply shortage.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1227719-short-on-vaccines-thailand-seeks-to-borrow-from-bhutan/

 

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