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Thailand ranks second in ASEAN for most COVID-19 jabs, sixth for two-dose percentage

 

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Thailand is ranked second to Indonesia among ASEAN member countries for the number of COVID-19 inoculations, with a total of 44,742,049 doses administered by September 20th, but ranks fifth for the percentage of population receiving first doses, and sixth for the percentage of people receiving two doses.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232390-thailand-ranks-second-in-asean-for-most-covid-19-jabs-sixth-for-two-dose-percentage/

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Foreigners in Thailand have until Nov 26 to apply for ‘COVID extensions’

 

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Foreigners staying in Thailand on so-called 60 day ‘COVID extensions’ can now apply to extend their stay beyond November.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232452-foreigners-in-thailand-have-until-nov-26-to-apply-for-‘covid-extensions’/

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Thailand emphasizes SDG achievements at UN General Assembly

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Prime Minister has delivered a speech to the 76th United Nations General Assembly held virtually, where he stressed Thailand’s commitment to driving forward sustainable development in public health, adopting an environmental conscious economic model, and digital development.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232433-thailand-emphasizes-sdg-achievements-at-un-general-assembly/

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Hua Hin police issue warning about counterfeit money – how to spot fake cash

 

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Hua Hin Police have warned people in Hua Hin, both Thais and foreigners, to be on the look out for counterfeit money.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232391-hua-hin-police-issue-warning-about-counterfeit-money-–-how-to-spot-fake-cash/

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No decision on State of Emergency yet, CCSA may remain – Deputy Government Spokesperson

 

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There has yet to be a decision on whether to extend Thailand’s nationwide State of Emergency, set to expire on September 30th, or whether the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) will remain, Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek told Thai PBS World on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232483-no-decision-on-state-of-emergency-yet-ccsa-may-remain-–-deputy-government-spokesperson/

 

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Thailand reports 11,252 new COVID-19 cases and 13,695 recoveries

 

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Thailand on Wednesday (September 22) reported 11,252 new COVID-19 cases, 13,695 recoveries and 141 additional deaths over the past 24 hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232495-thailand-reports-11252-new-covid-19-cases-and-13695-recoveries/

 

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Expat on Samui says he was threatened with deportation by hospital over Covid bill 

 

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ASEAN NOW has spoken to a 47 year old British man who has lived on Koh Samui for many years who claims he received what he believes are threatening emails and telephone calls from a well known hospital on the holiday island after he was diagnosed with Covid-19 last month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232501-expat-on-samui-says-he-was-threatened-with-deportation-by-hospital-over-covid-bill/

 

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New COVID Cases Won’t Drop Further

 

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BANGKOK, Sept 22 (TNA) – The number of new daily COVID-19 cases will not fall further for the time being because of the resumption of business and activities, according to Dr. Kiatiphum Wongrajit, permanent secretary for public health.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232510-new-covid-cases-won’t-drop-further/

 

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Phuket marks 254 new COVID cases, two more deaths

By The Phuket News

 

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PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 254 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Sept 21) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 9,258.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232513-phuket-marks-254-new-covid-cases-two-more-deaths/

 

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Thai monks bring grocery store to the poor as pandemic hits incomes

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Buddhist monks from Wat Siriphong Thamma Nimit temple wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) donate food and other necessities to vulnerable people whose livelihoods have been hit hard by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, September 18, 2021. Picture taken September 18, 2021. REUTERS/Jiraporn Kuhakan

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - A group of Thai monks and volunteers wearing protective clothing carefully navigate the bumpy roads of a Bangkok suburb in a golf cart, towing a trailer loaded with fresh vegetables.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232518-thai-monks-bring-grocery-store-to-the-poor-as-pandemic-hits-incomes/

 

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Myanmar man arrested for brutal beating, rape of Thai maid

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

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Nyi Nyi Naing, who works as a migrant labour broker, was arrested at his rented house in Rassada yesterday (Sept 21). Photo: Phuket City Police

 

PHUKET: Police have arrested a Myanmar man for raping a Thai woman he had hired as a maid at his rented home on the east side of Phuket Town.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232528-myanmar-man-arrested-for-brutal-beating-rape-of-thai-maid/

 

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"Jealous" husband in coma following suicide attempt after slashing wife to death

 

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Daily News reported that Lt-Col Praphas Bunsingh of the Lomsak police in Phetchabun in central north east Thailand responded after reports of a murder in the district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232535-jealous-husband-in-coma-following-suicide-attempt-after-slashing-wife-to-death/

 

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Drug rehab temple closed, probed, amid allegations of human rights abuses

 

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A Thai temple, called “Wat Tha Phu Rat Bamrung” or “Wat Tha Phu”, in Kanchanaburi has been ordered to close its controversial drug rehabilitation facility and is being probed by the Narcotics Control Board, the Public Health Ministry and local authorities, after allegations of ransom, torture and human rights violations surfaced.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232539-drug-rehab-temple-closed-probed-amid-allegations-of-human-rights-abuses/

 

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Up to 40 Thai youths found with rare “MIS-C” after recovering from COVID-19

 

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Between 30 and 40 Thai youths, who have recovered from COVID-19 infection, have been found to be suffering from multiple-system inflammatory syndrome in children, or MIS-C, and one might have died from the condition, according to Professor Dr. Somsak Lolekha, president of the Royal College of Paediatricians of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232542-up-to-40-thai-youths-found-with-rare-“mis-c”-after-recovering-from-covid-19/

 

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Governor lays down rules for Phuket Vegetarian Festival

By The Phuket News

 

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Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew announcing the COVID prevention measures to be in effect during the Phuket Vegetarian Festival from Oct 6-14. Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: All ‘Ma Song’ spirit mediums and their assistants must be fully vaccinated before being allowed to join ceremonies during the upcoming Vegetarian Festival, Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has announced.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232552-governor-lays-down-rules-for-phuket-vegetarian-festival/

 

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Thailand delays plan to re-open cities to tourists until November

 

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BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand has pushed back plans to re-open Bangkok and some other major cities to foreign arrivals until November, due to vaccination rates falling short of targets, a senior official said on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232575-thailand-delays-plan-to-re-open-cities-to-tourists-until-november/

 

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Dual pricing at Thai hospital case: Decision delayed after case handed to judges

 

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The much anticipated "dual pricing" case taken up by a Dutch expat in Hua Hin against the Thai health authorities will not be decided for another week.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232574-dual-pricing-at-thai-hospital-case-decision-delayed-after-case-handed-to-judges/

 

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Thailand to accelerate vaccinations, stimulus measures - PM

 

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BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand will speed up vaccinations and introduce urgent stimulus measures to mitigate the impact of its most severe coronavirus outbreak, its prime minister said on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232580-thailand-to-accelerate-vaccinations-stimulus-measures-pm/

 

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Thai SCB, AIS shares jump over online lending JV

 

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BANGKOK (Reuters) - Shares in Thailand's third largest lender, Siam Commercial Bank Pcl (SCB) jumped in morning trading on Wednesday, following its announcement of a joint venture with the country's top mobile network, Advanced Info Service Pcl (AIS).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232583-thai-scb-ais-shares-jump-over-online-lending-jv/

 

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