THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 20 Sep 2021

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Man who died of Covid gets TWO reminders in the post to get vaccinated

 

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Daily News went to investigate after the nephew of a man who died from Covid went online to say how letters from the Ministry of Public Health compounded the family's grief.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232222-man-who-died-of-covid-gets-two-reminders-in-the-post-to-get-vaccinated/

 

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Who says the Thais don't do sarcasm! Boy in rowing boat goes fishing in potholed road

 

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It is often said that Thais are not a very sarcastic people. They don't even do much irony.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232223-who-says-the-thais-dont-do-sarcasm-boy-in-rowing-boat-goes-fishing-in-potholed-road/

 

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Amazing Thailand: Accident victim goes to see slow moving police on a stretcher as statute of limitation nears

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A Thai woman who was severely injured when her motorcycle was involved in a collision with a truck nearly a year ago was forced to be wheeled into the police station on a gurney.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232230-amazing-thailand-accident-victim-goes-to-see-slow-moving-police-on-a-stretcher-as-statute-of-limitation-nears/

 

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Still no barrier at deadly Chachoengsao rail crossing where 19 people died

 

Picture: Sanook

 

It has been nearly a year since the disaster at a railway crossing in the Khlong Kwaeng Klan area of Chachoengsao in the central/east of Thailand on October 11th 2020.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232233-still-no-barrier-at-deadly-chachoengsao-rail-crossing-where-19-people-died/

 

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80% of people in Hua Hin to be fully vaccinated by end of September

 

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80 percent of the total population of Hua Hn will be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of September, the province’s leading health official has said.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232254-80-of-people-in-hua-hin-to-be-fully-vaccinated-by-end-of-september/

 

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Investigation launched after Korat police use official police van for trip to Cha Am beach

 

A file photo of a Thai police van. For reference only.

 

An investigation has been launched into the alleged use of an official police van by officers on a jaunt to Cha Am beach.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232255-investigation-launched-after-korat-police-use-official-police-van-for-trip-to-cha-am-beach/

 

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Thai Covid-19 Center to discuss gradual reopening of cinemas and entertainment venues nationwide

 

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The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is planning to discuss the gradual reopening of cinemas and entertainment venues at a major general meeting next Monday, September 27th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232256-thai-covid-19-center-to-discuss-gradual-reopening-of-cinemas-and-entertainment-venues-nationwide/

 

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Over 100,000 students aged 10-18 to get Sinopharm jabs from Monday

 

 

Thailand’s Chulabhorn Royal Academy (CRA) will inoculate 108,319 students aged 10-18 with the Chinese-made Sinopharm vaccine, under its “VACC 2 School” project, between today and mid-October, aiming to help children resume their normal classes in November and reduce the spread of COVID-19.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232257-over-100000-students-aged-10-18-to-get-sinopharm-jabs-from-monday/

 

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Senior doctor recommends one mRNA vaccine jab for youths to reduce myocarditis risk

 

 

Thailand’s senior virologist has suggested that those aged 12-17 should be given just one mRNA vaccine dose, to reduce the risk of heart muscle inflammation or myocarditis.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232258-senior-doctor-recommends-one-mrna-vaccine-jab-for-youths-to-reduce-myocarditis-risk/

 

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Flood Aid Increased for Farmers

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 20 (TNA) – The government raised financial assistance for flood-affected farmers as flooding remained in seven provinces.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232259-flood-aid-increased-for-farmers/

 

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Thailand prepares for APEC Chairmanship

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - In 2022, Thailand will be the chairman of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation with a plan to restore local and regional economies as well as promoting beneficial projects for society.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232263-thailand-prepares-for-apec-chairmanship/

 

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Gov’t proactively offers vaccination to vulnerable populations

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has continued to offer COVID-19 vaccination for vulnerable population with mobile vaccination clinics organized by the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, aiming to offer vulnerable groups protection against the disease.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232264-gov’t-proactively-offers-vaccination-to-vulnerable-populations/

 

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Government Spokesman clarifies measures to attract foreigners of high potential

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Last week, a meeting of cabinet ministers approved measures to attract foreigners to help stimulate the Thai economy and investment. Among the measures is the issuance of long-term visas; people on social media have linked the issue with foreigners’ ability to own land and property while expressing concerns that foreigners may buy all the land in the country. The government has responded that foreigners’ right to buy or rent property is still subject to specific requirements, and has warned people not to distort related information.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232266-government-spokesman-clarifies-measures-to-attract-foreigners-of-high-potential/

 

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VACC 2 School begins giving Sinopharm shots to children

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Today (Sept 20), which coincides with National Youth Day of Thailand, is the first day the Chulabhorn Royal Academy (CRA) is administering doses of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine to children between the ages of 10 and 18 under the VACC 2 School project. Various schools have registered to receive the vaccine, and a booster shot will be provided to students in the future.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232267-vacc-2-school-begins-giving-sinopharm-shots-to-children/

 

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Tourists return to Phu Hin Rong Kla

 

 

PHITSANULOK (NNT) - Tourism activities are now starting to resume following the relaxation of travel restrictions by the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration. In Phitsanulok, the first group of tourists has visited Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park for camping excursions after two months of closure.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232268-tourists-return-to-phu-hin-rong-kla/

 

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Bangkok vaccination bus serves local communities

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - With daily new cases of COVID-19 in Bangkok still in the thousands, City Hall has continued to proactively provide COVID-19 vaccinations for residents. The city’s BMV vaccination bus today made a stop in Bang Kho Laem district to offer COVID-19 vaccine to vulnerable people in local communities.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232269-bangkok-vaccination-bus-serves-local-communities/

 

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Costs of forced repeated tests threaten Canadian Sandbox holiday

 

“As long as all 3 test results are negative, after a 14-night period in Phuket, you will be able to freely travel domestically within Thailand.” Not quite. Tests are required in order to travel to any other parts of the country, including other Sandbox areas such as Samui or Phi Phi Island. Image: Screenshot from TATNews.org

 

PHUKET: Confusion over what extra COVID tests required for Sandbox tourists to travel ‘freely’ to other Sandbox tourism locations has thrown an 11-week holiday by a retired Canadian couple into jeopardy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232270-costs-of-forced-repeated-tests-threaten-canadian-sandbox-holiday/

 

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Tempers flare over long vaccination queue

 

Local residents on Saturday voiced their anger over being forced to wait in the sun for hours for their vaccination injection. Screenshot: Supplied

 

PHUKET: Local officials in Cherng Talay have called for calm and made quick adjustments to the queues for people waiting to receive vaccinations after tempers flared on Saturday (Sept 18) when people were forced to wait for hours in the sun.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232271-tempers-flare-over-long-vaccination-queue/

 

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Thailand raises public debt ceiling to fight COVID-19 outbreak

 

FILE PHOTO: A staff member prepares to open a restaurant on the first day of coronavirus restrictions lift on retail and dining in Bangkok and other high-risk areas to revive the economy, as the country battles its worst coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Bangkok, Thailand, September 1, 2021. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand has increased the ceiling of its public debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio to 70% from 60%, the finance minister said on Monday, allowing the government to raise more funds to help a struggling economy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232296-thailand-raises-public-debt-ceiling-to-fight-covid-19-outbreak/

 

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Bangkok Hospital Pattaya to offer Pfizer walk-in for foreigners 18+ on Tuesday afternoon, first come, first serve

 

 

 

The following is a notice from Bangkok Hospital Pattaya.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232297-bangkok-hospital-pattaya-to-offer-pfizer-walk-in-for-foreigners-18-on-tuesday-afternoon-first-come-first-serve/

 

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Chonburi Governor orders more Covid-19 related temporary closures of company and dormitories in Ban Bueng

 

 

The Chonburi Governor, Phakkhrathon Thianchai, has announced today (September 20th) the temporary closure of a company and dormitories in Ban Bueng.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232298-chonburi-governor-orders-more-covid-19-related-temporary-closures-of-company-and-dormitories-in-ban-bueng/

 

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Motorway toll booths to become barrier-less

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government’s Land Transport Commission has approved a plan to implement a barrier-less free flow toll system for motorways, piloting first at four toll plazas in October.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232299-motorway-toll-booths-to-become-barrier-less/

 

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PM Prayut: Civil servants must hasten to address people’s problems

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - During a meeting of heads of government agencies, Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, directed civil servants of all ministries to speed up their work, so as to address different problems affecting the country, including the COVID-19 situation, flooding and water shortages, in response to the needs of the people.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232300-pm-prayut-civil-servants-must-hasten-to-address-people’s-problems/

 

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Every First Jab Will Be Sinovac Vaccine in October

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 20 (TNA) – The first dose of COVID-19 vaccination for Thais next month will be the vaccine made by Sinovac, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232301-every-first-jab-will-be-sinovac-vaccine-in-october/

 

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Thailand to try alternative COVID-19 vaccination method to stretch supplies

 

FILE PHOTO: People receive the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine as the Thai resort island of Phuket rushes to vaccinate its population amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, and ahead of a July 1 ending of strict quarantine for overseas visitors, to bring back tourism revenue in Phuket, Thailand, April 2, 2021. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Doctors in Thailand have been given the go-ahead to start giving COVID-19 booster shots under the skin, rather than injecting them into muscles, officials said on Monday, in an effort to strengthen immunity and stretch vaccine supplies.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232302-thailand-to-try-alternative-covid-19-vaccination-method-to-stretch-supplies/

 

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Smart Farm Agricultural technology contributes to improving production and supporting the economy

 

 

Aiming to control weather disturbances in Thailand and their direct impact on agriculture, a Thai farmer started implementing the smart farm system to promote and develop vegetable production, in addition to supporting the digital economy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232304-smart-farm-agricultural-technology-contributes-to-improving-production-and-supporting-the-economy/

 

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