Green-thumbed Thai cabbies turn taxis into gardens amid COVID-19 crunch

 

Miniature gardens are seen on the roof of unused taxis due to the business crisis caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic at a taxi garage in Bangkok, Thailand, September 16, 2021. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - With demand for taxis drying up in Thailand and thousands of drivers leaving town, one Bangkok cab company has turned its vehicles into mini vegetable gardens, hoping to take the edge off the coronavirus crunch.

 

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Thai exporters advised to adjust to meet new challenges next year to stay competitive

 

 

Thai exporters cannot continue to rely on the benefits they have been enjoying so far this year, to which a two-digit export growth has been attributed, but will have to make adjustments to meet new challenges next year, to stay competitive in the world market, said President of the Export-Import Bank of Thailand Rak Vorrakitpokatorn, at a seminar held today (Tuesday) by the Matichon newspaper.

 

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Thai PM highlights ‘Sufficiency Economy’ for sustainable development at 76th UNGA

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha addressed the “SDG Moment 2021” on Monday, highlighting Thailand’s commitment to achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs), including the universal health care coverage, and the philosophy of “Sufficiency Economy”.

 

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When Pattaya opens to foreign tourists, city plans to focus on Indians and Russian visitors first

 

PHOTO: Sophon Cable TV (STV)

 

The Pattaya Business and Tourism Association (PBTA) plans to focus on Indian and Russian tourists first when the city is open to vaccinated foreign tourists.

 

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“E-sports” officially added as a professional sport in Thailand

 

PHOTO: Tech Hub

 

The Royal Gazette today, September 21st, published the announcement of the Thai professional sports committee to include “e-sports” as one of the professional sports in Thailand.

 

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Thai FDA rejects Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine injections in children over 3 years old

 

 

The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rejected Sinopharm’s request to provide Covid-19 vaccination injections in children over 3 years old due to insufficient data on the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine.

 

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Governor lays down rules for Phuket Vegetarian Festival

 

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.

 

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Health Ministry to Overhaul Its Drug Rehab Centers

 

 

NONTHABURI, Sept 22 (TNA) – The Public Health Ministry will improve its drug rehab centers in the wake of problems at one facility.

 

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PM Inspects Water Situations

 

 

PHETCHBURI, Sept 22 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon separately visited Phetchaburi and Ayutthaya provinces to inspect water situations and order assistance for flood victims.

 

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Pregnant woman arrested in Hua Hin with 48,480 methamphetamine pills

 

 

Police on Tuesday arrested a pregnant woman at Hua Hin Railway Station after allegedly being found in possession of bag containing 48,480 methamphetamine pills.

 

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Phuket Police raid bars in Patong

 

Police are now raiding bars for illegally selling alcohol. Photo: Phuket Provincial Police

 

PHUKET: After bars in Patong had been selling alcohol to visitors for over a month, police have moved in to start charging venue operators for breach of the provincial order banning the sale of alcohol.

 

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Phuket to Start Vaccine Jabs into Skin

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 22 (TNA) – The Department of Medical Sciences recommends the intradermal injection of COVID-19 vaccines to increase the number of vaccine recipients with available doses but the practice requires skilled health workers.

 

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Numbers of severe COVID-19 cases, those requiring ventilators declining

 

 

The number of severe COVID-19 cases and those requiring ventilators has fallen in the past three weeks, but small clusters of infections have increased in upcountry provinces, as a result of social gatherings, such as funerals, parties and merit-making ceremonies.

 

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Sinopharm vaccine for children over 3 under consideration by Thai FDA

 

 

The Thai Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has not yet given approval for the Chinese-made Sinopharm vaccine to be administered to children as young as three, as it waits for more details about the vaccine’s efficacy and safety from importer Biogenetech, said TFDA Secretary-General Dr. Paisal Dunkhum today (Wednesday)

 

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Thailand considers deportation of Malaysian transgender entrepreneur

 

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand is considering whether to deport a transgender businesswoman who was convicted this month of illegal entry and is wanted in Malaysia for insulting Islam, a case that has put a spotlight on Malaysia's approach to gender identity.

 

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