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CCSA operations centre proposes more easing of restrictions in COVID-19 “dark red” provinces

 

 

The operations centre of Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has agreed on further easing of lockdown restrictions in “dark red” provinces, including the adjustment of curfew hours and shortening mandatory quarantine for fully inoculated foreign arrivals.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232812-reopening-delayed-to-nov-1st-music-may-be-allowed-in-restaurants-but-only-early-evening/?do=findComment&comment=16849056

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Busarakam field hospital officially closed after last patients discharged

 

 

Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has announced that the Busarakam field hospital officially closed on September 20th after treating 20,436 COVID-19 patients over the past 130 days, ending a small, but important chapter in Thailand’s fight to contain the pandemic.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232880-busarakam-field-hospital-officially-closed-after-last-patients-discharged/

 

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Can ‘Madame Football’ revive sinking fortunes of Thailand’s national team?

 

 

After the Thai men’s team capped years of poor form by again failing to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has decided to bring in someone who can turn things around.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232881-can-‘madame-football’-revive-sinking-fortunes-of-thailand’s-national-team/

 

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COVID-19 Center: situation on the decline

 

 

BANGKOK(NNT) - The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) says the COVID-19 situation in Thailand is finally on the decline

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232882-covid-19-center-situation-on-the-decline/

 

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Phuket kicks off AstraZeneca booster shots using under skin method

 

 

PHUKET (NNT) - Phuket today launched its booster shot campaign, for the benefit of those who were vaccinated earlier with two doses of Sinovac. The campaign is being conducted using the ’under the skin’ method of vaccination, instead of injecting into muscle, as is done with AstraZeneca jabs.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232883-phuket-kicks-off-astrazeneca-booster-shots-using-under-skin-method/

 

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Eastern Thai Hotels Association discusses opening for foreign vaccinated tourists without quarantine in Pattaya likely being postponed to November 1st

 

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The President of the Eastern Thai Hotels Association, in a discussion with Thai media yesterday, September 22nd, said the association is prepared for the likely announcement that opening for vaccinated foreign tourists in Pattaya will be postponed to November 1st.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232884-eastern-thai-hotels-association-discusses-opening-for-foreign-vaccinated-tourists-without-quarantine-in-pattaya-likely-being-postponed-to-november-1st/

 

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Chulabhorn hospital seeking pregnant volunteers for research into COVID-19 post-inoculation effects on mothers and babies

 

 

Thailand’s Chulabhorn hospital has launched a research project to study the immunity and safety of post COVID-19 vaccination in pregnant women and is seeking for 400 volunteers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232900-chulabhorn-hospital-seeking-pregnant-volunteers-for-research-into-covid-19-post-inoculation-effects-on-mothers-and-babies/

 

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PM to inspect Sukhothai flood response on Sunday

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister will be visiting Sukhothai province on Sunday to inspect flood response operations and observe latest developments. He will be meeting with affected villagers and farmers during the visit.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232902-pm-to-inspect-sukhothai-flood-response-on-sunday/

 

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Deputy Health Minister inspects booster dose administration at Bang Sue

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Deputy Minister of Public Health has personally inspected the administration of booster doses against COVID-19 at Bang Sue Grand Station.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232903-deputy-health-minister-inspects-booster-dose-administration-at-bang-sue/

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Thai FDA changes rules to make antigen test kits more available and cheaper

 

 

Antigen rapid test kits (ATKs) for home use will become more easily available in stores and at more affordable prices after an announcement in the Royal Gazette, expected next week, of a new regulation from the Thai Food and Drug Administration (TFDA).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232904-thai-fda-changes-rules-to-make-antigen-test-kits-more-available-and-cheaper/

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Health Minister confident COVID-19 situation will improve next year

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Minister of Public Health says he is confident the COVID-19 situation will be better next year, while the rollout of booster shots for the general public officially began today, specifically for those previously vaccinated with inactivated virus vaccines.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232910-health-minister-confident-covid-19-situation-will-improve-next-year/

 

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Motorcycle sales rise along with growing farmers’ revenue

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Motorcycle sales figures in the first seven months of this year have shown a considerable increase, a sign of economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. Higher income among farmers is a leading factor in the growing number of motorcycle purchases, while the expansion of food and parcel delivery services has also helped increase the sales.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232911-motorcycle-sales-rise-along-with-growing-farmers’-revenue/

 

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Third phase of We Travel Together opens for registration

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The third phase of the We Travel Together program has opened for registrations, with successful registrants able to to book rooms from October 8 for travel between October 15 and the start of next year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232912-third-phase-of-we-travel-together-opens-for-registration/

 

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Thai government launches emergency plan to reduce flood disasters

 

 

Following a wave of floods that swept the Thai capital, Bangkok, with the water level reaching one meter after several hours of heavy rain, General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defence plan has ordered the deployment of water pumps to drain the canals in the city, as well as the removal of rubbish and weeds to improve the drainage canals.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1232913-thai-government-launches-emergency-plan-to-reduce-flood-disasters/

 

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