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Combined use of AstraZeneca and Pfizer jabs starts in October in Thailand

 

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Thailand is tentatively set to extend its “mix and match” approach to COVID-19 mass vaccination in October, using the AstraZeneca viral vector vaccine as the first dose, followed by a dose of the Pfizer mRNA vaccine 4-12 weeks later. About 10 million doses of Pfizer-BioNTech are expected to arrive monthly, said Dr Sophon Iamsirithavorn, deputy director-general of the Disease Control Department yesterday (Friday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230010-combined-use-of-astrazeneca-and-pfizer-jabs-starts-in-october-in-thailand/

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Clinic treats some diseases with cannabis

 

 

Kancharak Wellness Clinic in Pathum Thani Province became the very first clinic to use Cannabis for treatment in Thailand which had been officially registered and approved by the Thai Ministry of Public Health since the country announced the movement of all parts of Cannabis and Hemes, except for Cannabis’ inflorescence and seed,  from type-5 drugs lists in the Thai government gazette on December 15th, 2020.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230011-clinic-treats-some-diseases-with-cannabis/

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Trash to treasure: Thailand makes COVID-19 protective gear out of upcycled bottles

 

A woman sews a PPE suit for Buddhist monks who work as volunteers, as Bangkok city's administration and temples drive efforts to encourage the public to donate plastic bottles, which will be collected and upcycled into reusable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to reduce plastic waste as Thailand battles coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Bangkok, Thailand August 30, 2021. Picture taken August 30, 2021. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

SAMUT PRAKAN, Thailand (Reuters) - With an abundance of plastic waste but a scarcity of personal protective equipment (PPE), Thailand is turning trash into treasure by upcycling bottles into protective clothing for people at risk of coronavirus infection.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1229976-trash-to-treasure-thailand-makes-covid-19-protective-gear-out-of-upcycled-bottles/

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Thai activists push for PM to quit as confidence vote looms

 

People protest over the Thai government's handling of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and to demand Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha's resignation, in Bangkok, Thailand, September 3, 2021. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) -Several thousand people gathered in Bangkok to call for the resignation of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on Friday, one day before lawmakers hold a no-confidence vote over his government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230029-thai-activists-push-for-pm-to-quit-as-confidence-vote-looms/

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Phuket Sandbox Travel Virtual Trade Meet 2021 prepares for high season

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Bangkok, 03 September, 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Phuket Tourist Association recently hosted the Phuket Sandbox Travel Virtual Trade Meet 2021 on the existing Thailand Tourism Virtual Market (TTVM) platform over three days, from 31 August to 2 September, 2021.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230030-phuket-sandbox-travel-virtual-trade-meet-2021-prepares-for-high-season/

 

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Thai Smile gets government loan, bankruptcy court to decide on Nok Air rehabilitation plan

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

The government has offered financial aid to Thai Smile, a subsidiary of national flag-carrier Thai Airways, the Finance Minister said on Friday as the airline industry continues to be ravaged by Covid-19 restrictions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230031-thai-smile-gets-government-loan-bankruptcy-court-to-decide-on-nok-air-rehabilitation-plan/

 

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“Three Ps” deny rift rumours

By Erich Parpart

 

 

The prime minister said Friday that the “Three Ps” at the head of government are still “brothers,” following rumours of infighting between senior members of the pro-military government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230032-“three-ps”-deny-rift-rumours/

 

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One dead, one injured in tragic car accident while returning from a charity event in Chonburi

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

PHOTO: Wisarn Sangjaroen

 

Chonburi – One person is dead and another has sustained serious injuries after a car crashed into their motorbike in the Mueang Chonburi District. The pair were returning from getting free food at a charity event in the area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230033-one-dead-one-injured-in-tragic-car-accident-while-returning-from-a-charity-event-in-chonburi/

 

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Elderly British expat rescued after spending three days lost in the jungle in Khon Kaen

By Adam Judd

 

Photo: Rescue Sawang Association Ruamjai

 

Khon Kaen, Thailand-An elderly British expat was rescued this afternoon after spending three whole days and nights in the jungle in the Khao Suan Kwang district in the Phu Kao Phu Phan Kham mountain range.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230034-elderly-british-expat-rescued-after-spending-three-days-lost-in-the-jungle-in-khon-kaen/

 

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Hua Hin October 1st reopening guidelines formally approved

By Paul Andrews

 

A busy Cicada night market in 2018. File photo.

 

(NNT) Thailand’s Public Health Ministry is preparing to reopen the country to visitors from abroad on October 1st, starting with Bangkok, Chon Buri (Pattaya), Prachuap Khiri Khan (Hua Hin) and Chiang Mai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230039-hua-hin-october-1st-reopening-guidelines-formally-approved/

 

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Less than 50% of hotels, restaurants in Hua Hin awarded SHA certification

By Paul Andrews

 

Hua Hin file photo

 

As Hua Hin gears up to reopening to vaccinated foreign tourists, Hua Hin Today understands that less than 50% of eligible businesses in the town have received the Safety and Health Administration (SHA) and SHA Plus certification.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230040-less-than-50-of-hotels-restaurants-in-hua-hin-awarded-sha-certification/

 

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 15,942 coronavirus cases and 20,351 recoveries

 

File photo: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic

 

Thailand on Saturday (September 4) reported 15,942 new COVID-19 cases, 20,351 recoveries and 257 additional deaths over the past 24 hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230041-covid-19-thailand-reports-15942-coronavirus-cases-and-20351-recoveries/

 

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Cha-Am: Search for missing Netherlands pensioner "who went out for a beer" stepped up

 

Picture: Ban Muang

 

Ban Muang reported that a 61 year old Thai woman called Rachot Janwijit from Nayang, Cha-Am had reported her 79 year old husband missing after he went out for a beer on his motorcycle on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230048-cha-am-search-for-missing-netherlands-pensioner-who-went-out-for-a-beer-stepped-up/

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"Moo Katha Buffet" still off the menu: DoH

 

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Thailand's Department of Health has asked for the cooperation of moo katha vendors (pork barbecue restaurants) and warned customers not to eat at the buffets.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230050-moo-katha-buffet-still-off-the-menu-doh/

 

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Bangpakok and Piyavate Hospitals start second phase of Moderna vaccine registration

 

File photo: REUTERS

 

Bangkok Business News reported that the Bangpakok hospital group and Piyavate Hospital started registration in the second phase for the Moderna vaccine on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230051-bangpakok-and-piyavate-hospitals-start-second-phase-of-moderna-vaccine-registration/

 

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Isaan som tam seller caught with 4.6 million Ya Ba pills

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Border police in Nakhon Phanom in Thailand's north eastern region announced the arrest of a 31 year old female Som Tam (papaya salad) seller with 4.6 million Ya Ba (meth amphetamine mixed with caffeine).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230055-isaan-som-tam-seller-caught-with-46-million-ya-ba-pills/

 

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AirAsia: Now anyone can fly - so long as you have the correct mask

 

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Daily News reported that AirAsia started flying again yesterday on 11 internal routes in Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230060-airasia-now-anyone-can-fly-so-long-as-you-have-the-correct-mask/

 

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Chinese Embassy Bangkok: Sinovac it is NOT a low quality vaccine

 

 

Daily News reported that the Chinese embassy in Thailand is furious that some people in the country are denigrating their Sinovac vaccine, belittling the Chinese efforts to help the country and ignoring scientific facts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230062-chinese-embassy-bangkok-sinovac-it-is-not-a-low-quality-vaccine/

 

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Thai/Nigerian romance scammers arrested in Phuket after "money from Afghanistan" ruse

 

 

Channel 7 reported that Region 8 police in Phuket had arrested two Thai women and a Nigerian man after investigations into a Romance Scam in Nonthaburi in which they swindled half a million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230063-thainigerian-romance-scammers-arrested-in-phuket-after-money-from-afghanistan-ruse/

 

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Thailand Road Carnage: 8,773 dead so far this year - but it's 562 DOWN on last year

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News continued their campaign to raise awareness of the dangers on Thai roads along with their reporting of "at the scene" road accident death stats.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230066-thailand-road-carnage-8773-dead-so-far-this-year-but-its-562-down-on-last-year/

 

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July flights using Thai airspace - Suvarnabhumi tops list with 6,768

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News published the latest statistics on flights in Thai airspace handled by the Aeronautical Radio of Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230067-july-flights-using-thai-airspace-suvarnabhumi-tops-list-with-6768/

 

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ATK available in Thailand are accurate, says IDAT doctor, but use them according to instructions

 

 

Picture: INN

 

INN reported comments from Dr Kamthorn Malatham of the Infectious Disease Association of Thailand (IDAT)regarding Antigen Test Kits (ATK).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230068-atk-available-in-thailand-are-accurate-says-idat-doctor-but-use-them-according-to-instructions/

 

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Update: Missing Dutch pensioner found alive

 

Picture: Manager

 

Manager reported that the 79 year old Dutch pensioner missing since Wednesday in Phetchaburi had been found alive and relatively unscathed in the Tha Yang area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230048-cha-am-search-for-missing-netherlands-pensioner-who-went-out-for-a-beer-stepped-up/?do=findComment&comment=16797167

 

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PM vows to spend rest of year rebuilding the Thai economy and the country

 

 

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha has refuted the Opposition’s claim that his government should be held accountable for all the COVID-19 deaths, as a result of its failures in managing the pandemic, but has vowed to navigate the country through the crises and to rebuild the economy during the last four months of this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230070-pm-vows-to-spend-rest-of-year-rebuilding-the-thai-economy-and-the-country/

 

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Thai PM survives no confidence vote as more anti-government protests planned

 

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) - Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and five cabinet ministers comfortably survived a vote of no confidence in parliament on Saturday as activists planned more protests against the government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230078-thai-pm-survives-no-confidence-vote-as-more-anti-government-protests-planned/

 

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