PM Prayut tells officials to prevent violations of emergency decree

By Praphorn Praphornkul

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - According to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), there have been complaints about activities in violation of the emergency decree, 127 of which are related to gambling and eight are about violating disease-control measures.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228437-pm-prayut-tells-officials-to-prevent-violations-of-emergency-decree/

 

Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension FAQs

 

 

Bangkok, 19 August, 2021 – The “Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension” programme enables fully vaccinated international travellers to reduce the mandatory stay in Phuket from 14 to 7 days, after which another 7 nights can be spent in any of the extension areas in Krabi (Ko Phi Phi, Ko Ngai, or Railay), Phang-Nga (Khao Lak or Ko Yao), or Surat Thani (Ko Samui, Ko Pha-ngan, or Ko Tao).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228456-phuket-sandbox-77-extension-faqs/

 

Bangkok and Phuket among Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best 2021 destinations

 

 

Bangkok, 23 August, 2021 – Bangkok and Phuket have been named among the world’s most popular destinations in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best 2021 awards.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228457-bangkok-and-phuket-among-tripadvisor’s-best-of-the-best-2021-destinations/

 

B5bn ‘Phuket recovery fund’ sought, as 80% of island businesses fight to survive

 

Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow received the request to set up the fund directly during a video conference on Saturday (Aug 21). Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: Phuket Tourism Council President Thanet Tantipiriyakit has appealed for the government to set up a B5 billion ‘recovery fund’ for Phuket businesses without cash flow and mired in debt so they can start operating again in order to help support the Phuket Sandbox scheme.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228459-b5bn-‘phuket-recovery-fund’-sought-as-80-of-island-businesses-fight-to-survive/

 

Thailand's July exports beat forecast, but virus looms

 

FILE PHOTO: Shipping containers stand at a port in Bangkok March 30, 2015. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's exports rose more than expected in July but the Southeast Asian country's biggest COVID-19 outbreak to date and movement restrictions are likely to impact shipments in August and September, the commerce minister said on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228460-thailands-july-exports-beat-forecast-but-virus-looms/

 

COVID relief bags, funded by donated ministers’ salaries, being distributed to 6,800 people

 

 

COVID-19 relief bags, funded by the donated salaries of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, other cabinet ministers and the Government Spokesperson’s team, plus additional donations from the private and public sectors, are being distributed to 6,800 affected people in vulnerable groups, said Government Spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri today (Monday).

 

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35 protesters detained, weapons seized during Sunday’s protests in Bangkok

 

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Police detained 35 protesters and seized 20 motorcycles and some weapons, including a gun and explosives, during violent protests in the Din Daeng area of Bangkok on Sunday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228463-35-protesters-detained-weapons-seized-during-sunday’s-protests-in-bangkok/

 

Thai Health Ministry Proposes COVID-19 Testing at Fresh Markets in “Dark Red” Zones

 

 

BANGKOK(NNT) - Thailand’s Public Health Ministry is proposing mass COVID-19 testing of over 200,000 people at all fresh markets in the 29 “dark red” provinces.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228464-thai-health-ministry-proposes-covid-19-testing-at-fresh-markets-in-“dark-red”-zones/

 

Thailand’s Pharmacies Will Distribute Free COVID-19 Antigen Test Kits to People At-risk

 

 

The Pharmacy Council of Thailand has authorized some local pharmacies to distribute COVID-19 antigen test kits (ATK) free of charge to individuals at-risk.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228465-thailand’s-pharmacies-will-distribute-free-covid-19-antigen-test-kits-to-people-at-risk/

 

Thai Financial Authorities Implement Measures to Help COVID affected Businesses

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bank of Thailand (BoT) and the Ministry of Finance have jointly implemented two key measures to help businesses cope with the economic fallout of the COVID-19 crisis.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228466-thai-financial-authorities-implement-measures-to-help-covid-affected-businesses/

 

Survey Shows Thai People Using Savings during COVID-19 Pandemic

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - A Suan Dusit University opinion poll has found that Thai people are dipping into their savings, while their expenses have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228467-survey-shows-thai-people-using-savings-during-covid-19-pandemic/

 

World’s Largest Floating Solar Hybrid Power Plant Will Begin Operating in Thailand in October

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) reports that the largest floating hybrid solar power plant in the world, on Sirindhorn Reservoir in Ubon Ratchathani province, with a capacity of 45 megawatts, will start operating from October this year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228468-world’s-largest-floating-solar-hybrid-power-plant-will-begin-operating-in-thailand-in-october/

 

Thailand’s National Parks Take Proactive Approach to Dealing with Lumpy Skin Disease

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) is taking a proactive approach in the fight against Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in wild animal populations in Kui Buri and Kaeng Krachan national parks.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228469-thailand’s-national-parks-take-proactive-approach-to-dealing-with-lumpy-skin-disease/

 

Reservoir Construction Project around a Thai Forest Complex Is Still in Study Phase

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Royal Irrigation Department (RID) has explained that a plan to construct a cluster of seven reservoirs around the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex is still in its study phase, in response to local environment groups which oppose the project.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228470-reservoir-construction-project-around-a-thai-forest-complex-is-still-in-study-phase/

 

BMA administering COVID-19 vaccine to pregnant women

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is working to provide doses of COVID-19 vaccine to all women who are more than 12 weeks pregnant, as their fatality rate is 2.5 times higher than normal cases.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228471-bma-administering-covid-19-vaccine-to-pregnant-women/

 

Financial Aid Offered to Freelancers

 

 

BANGKOK, Aug 23 (TNA) – Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin advised freelancers and self-employed people to quickly subscribe to the Social Security Fund within Aug 24 to receive 5,000-baht assistance in return.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228472-financial-aid-offered-to-freelancers/

 

Intensity of COVID-19 pandemic in Bangkok and peripherals expected to ease

 

 

The rate of new COVID-19 infections in Bangkok and its five neighbouring provinces has a tendency to slow down, thanks to the partial lockdown, increased vaccinations of the elderly, pregnant women and those afflicted with underlying diseases and good cooperation from the public, said CCSA Spokesman Dr. Taweesin Visanuyothin today (Monday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228473-intensity-of-covid-19-pandemic-in-bangkok-and-peripherals-expected-to-ease/

 

Lockdown set to be relaxed next week: DDC

 

The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has said that lockdown measures could be relaxed as early as next week.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228477-lockdown-set-to-be-relaxed-next-week-ddc/

 

Chonburi governor orders the temporary closure of a worker camp and company in Si Racha and Ban Bueng due to Covid-19 concerns

 

The Chonburi Governor, Phakkhrathon Thianchai, ordered the temporary closure of a company in Si Racha and Ban Bueng to control the spread of Covid-19.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228478-chonburi-governor-orders-the-temporary-closure-of-a-worker-camp-and-company-in-si-racha-and-ban-bueng-due-to-covid-19-concerns/

 

Koh Larn to remain closed to non-residents until at least the end of this month

 

 

The Koh Larn Local Committee announced last night (August 23rd) that they have decided to close the entire island for tourism until at least August 31st. It was originally set to end tomorrow, (August 24th).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228480-koh-larn-to-remain-closed-to-non-residents-until-at-least-the-end-of-this-month/

 

People warned not to spray ethyl alcohol on food in attempt to kill COVID-19

 

 

The Thai Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) is warning people not to spray ethyl alcohol directly onto their food, in the misbelief that the substance can kill the COVID-19 virus.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228481-people-warned-not-to-spray-ethyl-alcohol-on-food-in-attempt-to-kill-covid-19/

 

Rollout of Pfizer vaccines to expats in Hua Hin set to begin

 

REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

 

Finally some good news regarding vaccinations for expats in Hua Hin.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228486-rollout-of-pfizer-vaccines-to-expats-in-hua-hin-set-to-begin/

 

Bitcoin price rises past $50,000 as rebound continues

 

 

FILE PHOTO: A representation of virtual currency bitcoin is seen in front of a stock graph in this illustration taken November 19, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Bitcoin's price surged past $50,000 on Monday for the first time since May, continuing its rebound from a months-long slump.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228487-bitcoin-price-rises-past-50000-as-rebound-continues/

Thailand to receive 61 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine this year

 

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 will receive 61 million doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine this year, a government spokesperson said on Monday, as the Southeast Asian country rushes to vaccinate its population amid a surge in coronavirus infections.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228488-thailand-to-receive-61-million-doses-of-astrazeneca-vaccine-this-year/

 

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