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Latest Covid Poll: Thais want good vaccine, slam "dishonest" government, praise their own resilience

 

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The latest Suan Dusit poll asked 1,510 people from Monday to Thursday last week questions under the umbrella of their needs and hopes in the pandemic. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229327-latest-covid-poll-thais-want-good-vaccine-slam-dishonest-government-praise-their-own-resilience/

 

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COVID patients flee Phuket field hospital

 

Two patients were seen fleeing the field hospital at PSU Phuket in Kathu. Photo: Busaya Santisant

 

PHUKET: Officials responsible for safeguarding the field hospital set up at the Prince of Songkla University (PSU) Phuket campus in Kathu are conducting a full check of the patients being kept there after some of them were seen fleeing the COVID-care facility yesterday (Aug 29).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229397-covid-patients-flee-phuket-field-hospital/

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Mouthwash developed by Mahidol Uni can kill coronavirus in the mouth

 

 

The faculties of Dentistry and Tropical Medicine at Thailand’s Mahidol University claim to have jointly developed a mouthwash formula which is 99% effective at killing the COVID-19 virus in the mouth, preventing it from replicating in human cells.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229399-mouthwash-developed-by-mahidol-uni-can-kill-coronavirus-in-the-mouth/

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Over 31,000 children in Thailand infected with COVID-19 in past 4 months, 9 dead

 

 

More than 31,000 children in the country, aged from under one to five years, have been infected with COVID-19 in the past four months. Most were infected by close relatives or other caretakers and, of these, nine have died, said Dr. Suwanchai Wattanayingcharoenchai, director-general of Thailand’s Department of Health, yesterday (Monday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229414-over-31000-children-in-thailand-infected-with-covid-19-in-past-4-months-9-dead/

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Bangkok Administration Launches Line Account to Provide COVID-19 Treatment

By Subhabhong Rarueysong

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has launched a Line account to provide initial medical treatment to COVID-19 patients.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229416-bangkok-administration-launches-line-account-to-provide-covid-19-treatment/

 

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Brazen thief caught on CCTV camera stealing from bar only a few meters from the Pattaya Police Station

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Pattaya – A thief who was wearing a blue raincoat has been caught on CCTV footage stealing from a closed beer bar only a few meters from the Pattaya City Police Station.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229418-brazen-thief-caught-on-cctv-camera-stealing-from-bar-only-a-few-meters-from-the-pattaya-police-station/

 

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Unidentified man and woman die after a suspected drunk driver crashes his truck into a motorbike in the Pattaya area

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Banglamung – Two people have been pronounced deceased at the scene after a suspected drunk driver crashed his truck into a motorbike in Banglamung District yesterday (August 29th).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229419-unidentified-man-and-woman-die-after-a-suspected-drunk-driver-crashes-his-truck-into-a-motorbike-in-the-pattaya-area/

 

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Homegrown Vaccines, A Long-Forgotten Solution   

Article by Silada Rojratanakiat

 

 

In mid-August, news of human trials using the locally produced COVID-19 vaccine provided a glimmer of optimism for the people of Thailand, who had been experiencing a vaccine supply crisis.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229420-homegrown-vaccines-a-long-forgotten-solution/

 

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In Thailand, Aerospace Engineers Turn Their Skills to COVID-19

By Zsombor Peter

 

A screenshot of the jitasa.care site shows central Bangkok. The red circles denote people asking for help and waiting. The green circles denote those who have asked for help and are getting it.

 

BANGKOK - In Thailand, a team of aerospace engineers is using the high-tech skills they honed programming planes and satellites to run a simple but effective mapping website helping everyday volunteers reach those with COVID-19 who are falling through the cracks of a struggling public health care system. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229422-in-thailand-aerospace-engineers-turn-their-skills-to-covid-19/

 

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Thailand reports declining COVID-19 cases for the 4th consecutive day

 

File photo: REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

Thailand on Tuesday (August 31) reported 14,666 new COVID-19 cases, 19,245 recoveries and 190 additional deaths over the past 24 hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229439-thailand-reports-declining-covid-19-cases-for-the-4th-consecutive-day/

 

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Joe Ferrari case: Death of suspect was by asphyxiation, not drug overdose

 

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A full autopsy conducted by a pathologist at Sawan Pracharak Hospital in Nakhon Sawan has determined that Jirapong Thanaphat, 24, died from asphyxiation after six layers of plastic bags were wrapped tightly round his head.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229442-joe-ferrari-case-death-of-suspect-was-by-asphyxiation-not-drug-overdose/

 

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No special privileges for Joe Ferrari - he's in quarantine in a fan room not air-conditioning

 

Picture: Sanook

 

The governor of the Phitsanuloke Central Prison refuted claims made on social media that the police colonel known as Joe Ferrari was in an air-conditioned room.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229443-no-special-privileges-for-joe-ferrari-hes-in-quarantine-in-a-fan-room-not-air-conditioning/

 

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No special favors for Porsche driving doctor who killed two people in Bangkok crash

 

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A Police Hospital doctor drove his Porsche Cayenne SUV into the back of another car on Ratchapreuk Road outbound heading towards Taling Chan yesterday morning, reported Sanook.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229449-no-special-favors-for-porsche-driving-doctor-who-killed-two-people-in-bangkok-crash/

 

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Krabi eyes 500k Russian tourists, despite dual pricing concerns

 

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Special advisor to the Royal Thai Police Pol Lt-Gen Surachate Hakpan made another appearance this time in Krabi where he received a petition for the government from local operators.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229453-krabi-eyes-500k-russian-tourists-despite-dual-pricing-concerns/

 

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Thailand being on UK’s ‘Red List’ hits Koh Samui bookings

 

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The chief of Koh Samui's tourism promotion association said that the Samui Plus Model would be impacted "for sure" by the UK government's decision to place Thailand in its Red List after it was removed from the Amber List.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229461-thailand-being-on-uk’s-‘red-list’-hits-koh-samui-bookings/

 

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Phitsanulok: Man shot dead after argument over loud radio

 

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Thai Rath reported on a shooting at 8.40 pm Sunday in a repair yard at the Silver Star Golf Club in Phrom Phiram district of Phitsanulok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229465-phitsanulok-man-shot-dead-after-argument-over-loud-radio/

 

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Suspended jail terms and fines for monks caught drinking at Chiang Mai party

 

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The Chiang Mai court handed down 15 day jail terms to six monks and two laymen caught breaking Covid gathering rules and temple alcohol rules.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229466-suspended-jail-terms-and-fines-for-monks-caught-drinking-at-chiang-mai-party/

 

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Flood devastation in Samut Prakan leaves vehicle owners with even more headaches

 

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Daily News reported on severe flooding in Samut Prakan particularly at the industrial estate in the province south east of the Thai capital Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229467-flood-devastation-in-samut-prakan-leaves-vehicle-owners-with-even-more-headaches/

 

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27 tons of drugs worth nearly 30 billion baht set to be incinerated today

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported that Food and Drug Administration officials were busy yesterday with operatives from the Narcotics Control Board checking a huge amount of drugs stored in an FDA depot.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229469-27-tons-of-drugs-worth-nearly-30-billion-baht-set-to-be-incinerated-today/

 

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Prime Minister Ready for Censure Debate

 

 

BANGKOK, Aug 31 (TNA) – Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha arrived at the parliament for a censure debate and confirmed he was ready for it.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229472-prime-minister-ready-for-censure-debate/

 

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Aug 30: Prachuap reports 74 new COVID-19 cases, 13 in Hua Hin

By Paul Andrews

 

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Health officials on Monday (Aug 30) reported 74 new COVID-19 cases, 13 of which were found in Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229473-aug-30-prachuap-reports-74-new-covid-19-cases-13-in-hua-hin/

 

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Thai crypto exchange Zipmex raises $41 million from Bank of Ayudhya, others

By Chayut Setboonsarng

 

FILE PHOTO: A representation of cryptocurrency Bitcoin is seen in this illustration taken August 6, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai cryptocurrency startup Zipmex said on Tuesday it had raised $41 million from the country's fifth-largest lender, Bank of Ayudhya Pcl, as well as media firms, and plans to expand product offerings and its user base.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229474-thai-crypto-exchange-zipmex-raises-41-million-from-bank-of-ayudhya-others/

 

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No field hospital escapees, but drugs found, says Phuket Governor

By The Phuket News

 

Governor Narong made the announcement at an assembly of police officers in Phuket Town yesterday (Aug 30). Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has claimed that no COVID-19 patients have escaped any field hospitals in Phuket, but has ramped up the number of security personnel after drugs were found at one of the compounds.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229479-no-field-hospital-escapees-but-drugs-found-says-phuket-governor/

 

 

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Exclusive-Thailand's elderly lag behind in COVID vaccination drive, data show

 

People line up to get vaccinated for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) 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 23, 2021. Picture taken on July 23, 2021. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) -Just two weeks before her long-awaited vaccine appointment in Bangkok, Anyamanee Puttaraksa's 62-year-old mother became feverish. Three days later, her mother tested positive for COVID-19. Four hours afterward, she died.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229509-exclusive-thailands-elderly-lag-behind-in-covid-vaccination-drive-data-show/

 

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Thai PM faces parliamentary grilling as protests persist

 

FILE PHOTO: Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha arrives before a family photo session with new cabinet ministers at the Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, March 30, 2021. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai lawmakers began a censure debate against Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and five cabinet ministers on Tuesday, as opponents threatened to intensify street protests fueled by frustration at his government's handling of a COVID-19 crisis.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229511-thai-pm-faces-parliamentary-grilling-as-protests-persist/

 

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Thai PM challenged on 1st day of censure debate over failure to contain pandemic

 

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha holds vials of the CoronaVac Covid-19 coronavirus vaccine, developed by China’s Sinovac firm, as a shipment of it arrived in Bangkok on February 24, 2021. Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was singled out for fierce attacks by opposition Pheu Thai MPs, over his alleged failures in the management of the COVID-19 pandemic, on the first day of the censure debate in parliament this morning (Tuesday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229512-thai-pm-challenged-on-1st-day-of-censure-debate-over-failure-to-contain-pandemic/

 

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Flood Ends in Bangpoo

 

 

SAMUT PRAKAN, Aug 31 (TNA) – Flooding has already ended at the Bangpoo Industrial Estate which had been more than one meter under water over the past two days.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229513-flood-ends-in-bangpoo/

 

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Malls to Reopen, Dining-in to Resume

 

 

BANGKOK, Aug 31 (TNA) – Shopping centers will reopen and dining-in at eateries will resume tomorrow as allowed by the government in accordance with its eased COVID-19 control measures.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229514-malls-to-reopen-dining-in-to-resume/

 

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Thai Cabinet Allocates Bt105-million for Public Awareness Campaign on COVID-19

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s cabinet has allocated a budget of 105 million baht to its Public Relations Department (PRD) to fund public campaigns aimed at improving health awareness regarding COVID-19.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229516-thai-cabinet-allocates-bt105-million-for-public-awareness-campaign-on-covid-19/

 

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Thai Authorities Will Train 5,000 Local Health Volunteers to Use Antigen Test Kits Correctly

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Department of Medical Sciences (DMS) is aiming to provide training to 5,000 local health volunteers and scientists nationwide in order to instruct the public on how to use antigen test kits (ATKs) correctly.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229517-thai-authorities-will-train-5000-local-health-volunteers-to-use-antigen-test-kits-correctly/