THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 24 August 2021

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National Committee Will Propose Reopening Thailand before Year’s End

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s National Communicable Disease Committee (NCDC) will ask the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to consider reopening the country before the end of the year, as the spread of COVID-19 is showing signs of slowing down.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228612-national-committee-will-propose-reopening-thailand-before-year’s-end/

 

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Thailand’s Industrial Sector Considers “Bubble-and-Seal” System for Factories

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has come up with a “bubble-and-seal” system to ensure Thailand’s industrial sector is not brought to a complete standstill by COVID-19.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228613-thailand’s-industrial-sector-considers-“bubble-and-seal”-system-for-factories/

 

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Thailand’s Phang Nga Hopes to Welcome 30,000 Travelers under “7+7” Extension Scheme

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Phang Nga province is set to welcome 30,000 travelers under the “7+7” extension scheme, generating 2.5 billion baht throughout the fourth quarter.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228614-thailand’s-phang-nga-hopes-to-welcome-30000-travelers-under-“77”-extension-scheme/

 

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Thousands of Tourists Enjoy “Phuket Sandbox 7+7” Extension Program

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Centre for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) has revealed that thousands of tourists have left Phuket by land since the “Phuket Sandbox 7+7” extension program took effect on August 16th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228615-thousands-of-tourists-enjoy-“phuket-sandbox-77”-extension-program/

 

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Thai Government Approves Bt89 Billion Budget for Rice Price Guarantee This Year

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s National Rice Policy and Administration Committee on Monday approved a budget of Bt89 billion to guarantee the rice price for this year’s crop.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228616-thai-government-approves-bt89-billion-budget-for-rice-price-guarantee-this-year/

 

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Thailand’s Exports Increase 20.27% in July from Year Earlier

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce has reported that exports in July rose more than expected, with an increase of 20.27% from a year earlier, as global demand improves.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228617-thailand’s-exports-increase-2027-in-july-from-year-earlier/

 

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DDC urges people with health issues to get COVID-19 jabs fast

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - While many people have been enthusiastic about getting their COVID-19 jabs, health authorities are now encouraging the elderly and people with underlying health conditions who may still be hesitant about getting a COVID-19 injection, to do so at a nearby healthcare facility as soon as possible, in order to help prevent severe illnesses and deaths in the community, caused by this disease.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228618-ddc-urges-people-with-health-issues-to-get-covid-19-jabs-fast/

 

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Control of Thailand’s wet markets tightened to contain COVID-19 spread

 

 

The Health Department has decided to tighten up controls on wet markets across the country after finding 14,678 people in and around 132 markets in 23 provinces were infected with coronavirus between April 1st this year and August 10th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228620-control-of-thailand’s-wet-markets-tightened-to-contain-covid-19-spread/

 

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Cabinet keeps VAT at 7% for two more years

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Cabinet has decided to keep the current 7% rate of Value Added Tax (VAT) for at least another two years, along with a deadline extension and penalty reduction for this year’s tax filing.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228583-thailand-to-keep-vat-unchanged-at-7-for-another-two-years/?do=findComment&comment=16768067

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Police summoning parents of protesters who violated the law

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Following the protest led by the Thalugaz (protesters going through tear gas) group in Bangkok’s Din Daeng district yesterday (Aug 23), police have arrested three people and seized illegal items, including weapons, ping-pong bombs and narcotics, and have summoned the parents of students involved in the protest for neglecting their responsibilities by allowing their offspring to be involved in wrongdoing.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228623-police-summoning-parents-of-protesters-who-violated-the-law/

 

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Argument over the construction of 7 reservoirs in Khao Yai National Park

 

 

The plan to construct 7 water reservoirs in the Khao Yai National Park, one of Thailand's World Heritage Sites and the only remaining rainforest, covered 3 provinces - Nakhon Nayok, Saraburi, Nakhon Ratchasrima - has sparked arguments among the residents of the 3 provinces, NGOs, and government departments due to its negative impact on forest and wildlife.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1228633-argument-over-the-construction-of-7-reservoirs-in-khao-yai-national-park/

 

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