Thai economy should grow in 2021 as virus curbs ease -deputy PM

 

FILE PHOTO: Thais flock to sell gold as demand for cash increases after the partial shut down caused by the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) hurts the local economy in Bangkok, Thailand April 16, 2020. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's economy should grow this year, picking up pace in the third and fourth quarter, after the easing of tougher restrictions to contain the country's biggest coronavirus outbreak, a deputy prime minister said on Thursday.

 

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Hunt on for tiger killing 2 buffaloes near Thailand’s Pang Sida national park

 

Photo from Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation

 

The Pang Sida national park, in Thailand’s eastern province of Sa Kaeo, has launched a hunt for a tiger which has killed two buffaloes in the past week weeks.

 

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Hua Hin Ranks #1 on Thais’ Airbnb Wishlists

 

 

Bangkok, Thailand, 9 September 2021 – Following the lifting of domestic travel restrictions and the resumption of flights, Thais are again making travel plans to rediscover home and it’s clear that domestic is the preference.

 

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Five star hotel in Hua Hin faces having SHA+ certificate revoked after discovery of COVID-19 cluster

 

Dr. Suriya Kuharat. File photo

 

A five star hotel in Hua Hin will have its SHA+ certificate revoked if negligence was found to have played a role in the discovery of a COVID-19 outbreak amongst staff, health officials have warned.

 

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Vaccine proof needed to dine in Hua Hin restaurants from Oct 1

 

 

Only people who have been fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test result will be allowed to dine in at restaurants in Hua Hin from October 1.

 

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MFA refutes accusations of international vaccine non-cooperation

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Spokesperson has denied Thailand has refused COVID-19 vaccine cooperation with other countries, insisting that all its efforts are in the national interest.

 

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Rollout of third-dose ‘booster jabs’ underway in Phuket

 

The rollout of the the third-dose ’booster jabs’ began at Saphan Hin today (Sept 9). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: The Phuket campaign to provide third vaccination injections as ‘booster shots’ to increase protection against infection of COVID-19 among frontline medical workers and officials began at the Indoor Sports Stadium at Saphan Hin today (Sept 9.)

 

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Thailand’s Deputy Agriculture Minister Thammanat Prompao leaves his ministerial position, debate over if he resigned or was fired

 

PHOTO: Thai News Agency

 

Deputy Agriculture Minister Thammanat Prompao has announced his resignation today, September 9th, but already effective yesterday, following alleged internal breaches within the Palang Pracharat Party during the censure vote last week.

 

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Bangkok Hospital Pattaya now allowing registration for a Covid-19 vaccine for foreigners 18+

 

 

The following is a press release from Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. Their statements and opinions are their own.

 

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Phalang Pracharat Party chief assures MPs free to vote on charter amendment

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan, as head of the Phalang Pracharat Party, has assured the group’s MPs and Senators that they will be given freedom to vote as they see fit, on the third reading of the constitutional amendment draft.

 

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Excise Department taking illegal cigarettes seriously

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Heightened tobacco prices in the Kingdom have led many smokers into duty-evading and buying illegally smuggled supplies. In response, the Excise Department has drafted new measures to combat the availabiity of untaxed cigarettes.

 

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BAAC offers special loans for cannabis farming

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Following the legalization of cannabis growing by farmers, the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives has introduced a special loan to support farmers producing cannabis for medical, research, and development purposes.

 

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Finance Ministry :Thailand not yet in need of IMF foreign reserves assistance

 

 

BANGKOK(NNT)- The Finance Ministry says Thailand has ample international reserves and doesn’t need to use assets allocated by the Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as yet.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230954-finance-ministry-thailand-not-yet-in-need-of-imf-foreign-reserves-assistance/

 

PM - Businesses must be driven to "Unicorn" level

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister says Thailand must guide businesses to the "Unicorn" level, and prepare the country for a future of digital technology

 

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Hospital hackers based in US: Police

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The police cyber crime unit has located the group of hackers behind a recent hospital data breech, based in the United States, where more government agencies and private firms have been identified as victims. The police are now coordinating with international agencies in pursuit of the arrest.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230957-hospital-hackers-based-in-us-police/

 

PM inspects new field ICU for COVID-19 patients

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister today inspected a newly built field hospital for critical COVID-19 patients in Bangkok, constructed and operated in cooperation between private agencies to help cope with the overwhelming number of patients.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230958-pm-inspects-new-field-icu-for-covid-19-patients/

 

Rescued toddler in Chiang Mai is improving but needs counselling

 

 

Gina, the young kidnap victim, is recuperating satisfactorily in a hospital, in Chiang Mai province, and has allowed her parents to hug her again today (Thursday).

 

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Thailand hopes to welcome tourists to Bangkok, top cities next month

 

FILE PHOTO: Boats that are used to transport tourists around the Chao Phraya river are seen idle due to travel bans and border closures from the global coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in downtown Bangkok, Thailand February 4, 2021. Picture taken February 4, 2021. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand plans to reopen Bangkok and other key destinations to foreign tourists next month, officials said on Thursday, aiming to revive its battered travel industry after indications the number of new coronavirus infections may have peaked.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1230960-thailand-hopes-to-welcome-tourists-to-bangkok-top-cities-next-month/

 

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