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Booster with Pfizer after 2 Sinovac jabs generates more antibodies, but immunity drops faster

 

 

Antibody levels, generated by two jabs of Sinovac vaccine and a booster shot of AstraZeneca, is relatively lower than two Sinovac jabs and a booster of Pfizer vaccine, but the immunity generated after the Sinovac-Pfizer regimen drops faster, according to research jointly conducted by Thailand’s National Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (Biotec) and Thammasat University.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233349-booster-with-pfizer-after-2-sinovac-jabs-generates-more-antibodies-but-immunity-drops-faster/

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Thai volunteer takes to skies to drop supplies to flood victims

 

Powered paraglider delivers supplies to residents affected by flood in Sukhothai province, Thailand September 26, 2021 in this picture obtained from social media on September 28, 2021. The Charity Of Phitsanulok Association/via REUTERS

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - A paramotoring enthusiast in northern Thailand has taken to the skies to help deliver urgently need supplies to people cut off by floods.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233353-thai-volunteer-takes-to-skies-to-drop-supplies-to-flood-victims/

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Thai industry group scales down tourism forecast, says 3 million jobs lost

 

A man rakes the sand on a beach as Phuket gets ready to open to overseas tourists from July 1 allowing fully vaccinated foreigns to visit the resort island without quarantine, Phuket, Thailand June 29, 2021. REUTERS/Jorge Silva/Files

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Foreign visitors in Thailand are expected at about 280,000 this year, down from half million projected earlier, a private tourism group said on Tuesday, as the country suffers a prolonged coronavirus outbreak.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233292-thai-industry-group-scales-down-tourism-forecast-says-3-million-jobs-lost/

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Three police officers killed, four injured in separate incidents in Narathiwat

 

 

Three police officers were killed in Thailand’s restive southernmost province of Narathiwat today (Tuesday) in two separate incidents.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233365-three-police-officers-killed-four-injured-in-separate-incidents-in-narathiwat/

 

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Thai Committee Approves Environmental Checklist to Combat Marine Coastal Erosion

By Subhabhong Rarueysong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Department of Marine and Coastal Resources has reported that a committee on marine and coastal resources policy on Monday approved the department’s environmental checklist for seawall and revetment construction to combat marine coastal erosion.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233366-thai-committee-approves-environmental-checklist-to-combat-marine-coastal-erosion/

 

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Pattaya Music Festival will be moved to November, says mayor

By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya, Thailand-  The Pattaya Mayor, Sonthaya Khunplume, spoke to The Pattaya News yesterday afternoon and other local press and announced that the Pattaya Music Festival, the first “scheduled” event in about half a year in Pattaya, will be moved to November.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233367-pattaya-music-festival-will-be-moved-to-november-says-mayor/

 

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Cabinet Orders More Vaccine Doses from Spain

 

 

BANGKOK, (TNA) – The cabinet approved the procurement of 165,000 additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca from Spain and expected delivery early next month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233368-cabinet-orders-more-vaccine-doses-from-spain/

 

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10 businesses that can operate in Thailand's dark-red zones

Written by Lester Tan

 

 

Educational centres and entertainment sites are allowed to operate, but must keep within restricted capacity

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233369-10-businesses-that-can-operate-in-thailands-dark-red-zones/

 

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Thailand bets on Diwali season & Indians to boost its tourism

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Visitors at Bangsaen Beach in Chonburi, Thailand | Bloomberg File Photo

 

With outbound Chinese travel not expected to resume anytime soon, Thailand is betting on travellers from other countries to take advantage of its relaxed rules for tourists

 

Bangkok: Thailand is looking to attract Indian travelers during the traditional holiday season to boost its tourism-reliant economy

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233370-thailand-bets-on-diwali-season-indians-to-boost-its-tourism/

 

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Sept 28: Prachuap reports 45 new COVID-19 cases, 24 cases in Hua Hin

By Paul Andrews

 

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Health officials on Tuesday (Sept 28) reported 45 new COVID-19 cases, 24 were found in Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233372-sept-28-prachuap-reports-45-new-covid-19-cases-24-cases-in-hua-hin/

 

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Thai Education ministry apologizes for posting altered photograph of Deputy Minister wading through flood, general flood situation updated

By Nop Meechukhun

 

PHOTO: ข่าวสำนักงานรัฐมนตรี ศธ. official Facebook

 

Bangkok – The official Facebook page of the Education Ministry had released an apology statement yesterday, September 28th, after publishing what appeared to be an altered photograph showing the Deputy Education Minister visiting a flooded area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233374-thai-education-ministry-apologizes-for-posting-altered-photograph-of-deputy-minister-wading-through-flood-general-flood-situation-updated/

 

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Thailand's 'draconian' alcohol laws in the spotlight

 

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Bangkok’s famous nightlife has made it one of the top tourist destinations in Asia for years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233375-thailands-draconian-alcohol-laws-in-the-spotlight/

 

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COVID-19: Thailand reports 10,414 new coronavirus cases, 122 deaths

 

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Thailand on Wednesday (September 29) reported 10,414 new COVID-19 cases, 11,580 recoveries and 122 additional deaths over the past 24 hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233377-covid-19-thailand-reports-10414-new-coronavirus-cases-122-deaths/

 

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Phuket Sandbox island quarantine reduced to seven days

By The Phuket News

 

The notice shared online by Phuket officials last night (Sept 28). Image: Royal Thai Embassy Canberra)

 

PHUKET: From this Friday (Oct 1), people wanting to enter Thailand through the Phuket Sandbox scheme will be able to apply for a Certificate of Entry that will require them to spend only seven days under “island quarantine” instead of 14 days.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233380-phuket-sandbox-island-quarantine-reduced-to-seven-days/

 

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85% of teachers must be vaccinated before schools reopen

 

 

The Ministry of Education has announced guidelines for the reopening of schools, wherein 85% of teachers must be fully vaccinated first and schools can conduct both onsite and online classes with no more than 25 students in one classroom and they must remain at least 1.5 metres apart.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233381-85-of-teachers-must-be-vaccinated-before-schools-reopen/

 

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Phuket officially allows drinking and selling alcohol in restaurants, effective October 1st

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Phuket – The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) yesterday, September 28th, has initially approved selling and drinking alcoholic beverages in dine-in restaurants to economically support the Phuket Sandbox project and to alleviate the financial hardship among local entrepreneurs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233383-phuket-officially-allows-drinking-and-selling-alcohol-in-restaurants-effective-october-1st/

 

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Booze ban to be lifted in Phuket, but ‘entertainment places’ to remain closed

By The Phuket News

 

The new order comes into effect this Friday (Oct 1). Image: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: From this Friday (Oct 1), all “food and beverage outlets” in Phuket are allowed to sell alcohol until 10pm. Alcohol may also be consumed on the premises, including at restaurants.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233383-phuket-officially-allows-drinking-and-selling-alcohol-in-restaurants-effective-october-1st/?do=findComment&comment=16858888

 

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Thai Airways sell-off just the beginning of difficult cost-cutting measures; tickets go back on sale

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

Thailand’s national flag carrier Thai Airways International (THAI) said this week that it was planning to sell 42 aircraft by the end of the year as part of its business rehabilitation plan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233387-thai-airways-sell-off-just-the-beginning-of-difficult-cost-cutting-measures-tickets-go-back-on-sale/

 

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Court decision to push back marriage equality ruling goes viral, prompts criticism

By Cod Satrusayang

 

 

The Constitutional Court on Tuesday said it would move its ruling on marriage equality to December prompting a viral hashtag and online criticism.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233391-court-decision-to-push-back-marriage-equality-ruling-goes-viral-prompts-criticism/

 

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Lessons to be learned about Thailand's reopening - targets were not met in Phuket and Samui

 

Picture: Bangkok Business News

 

Thailand's business media rounded up what they said were lessons to be learned from Thailand's reopening to foreign tourism. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233394-lessons-to-be-learned-about-thailands-reopening-targets-were-not-met-in-phuket-and-samui/

 

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A decade on from The Great Flood is Bangkok going to slip under the waves for ever?

 

Picture: Bangkok Business News

 

Thailand's Bangkok Business News reminded their readership as floods wracked the country that one of the places most at risk and susceptible to flooding was the Thai capital city.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233396-a-decade-on-from-the-great-flood-is-bangkok-going-to-slip-under-the-waves-for-ever/

 

 

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Phuket marks 187 new COVID cases, no new deaths

By The Phuket News

 

Image: PPHO

 

PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 187 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Sept 28) bringing the total number of people recognized as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 10,733.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233397-phuket-marks-187-new-covid-cases-no-new-deaths/

 

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Smokers: Expect 6-8 baht more on a pack from tax changes effective this Friday

 

Picture: PPTV 36

 

Smokers in Thailand are expected to have to pay between six to eight baht more for a packet of cigarettes come October 1st, this Friday, reported PPTV 36.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233400-smokers-expect-6-8-baht-more-on-a-pack-from-tax-changes-effective-this-friday/

 

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Chonburi prison investigated over bribe complain

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Nearly two dozen officials, some of the highest rank, have been ordered transferred pending an investigation and some face expulsion from the civil service, reported Naew Na.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233401-chonburi-prison-investigated-over-bribe-complain/

 

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Flooding in Thailand should not be as bad as 2011, say experts

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook became the latest new organization stirring the speculation pot that Thailand and Bangkok in particular could face the same as they did in 2011 - The Great Flood.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233402-flooding-in-thailand-should-not-be-as-bad-as-2011-say-experts/

 

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Couple arrested in Bangkok selling guns on Facebook - earning 70K a month

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Police in Bangkok announced the arrest of a young Thai couple named as just Arthit and Maliwan caught selling guns on Facebook.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233404-couple-arrested-in-bangkok-selling-guns-on-facebook-earning-70k-a-month/

 

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Phuket Governor asks for Pfizer, Sinopharm for children aged 3-17

By The Phuket News

 

A student in Bangkok receives a COVID vaccination. Photo: NBT World

 

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has requested that Phuket be provided vaccine doses to vaccinate children from 3 years old through age 17.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233406-phuket-governor-asks-for-pfizer-sinopharm-for-children-aged-3-17/

 

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Don Thanks Tammy for Vaccine Donation

 

 

UNITED STATES, Sept 29 (TNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai expressed his gratitude towards US senator Tammy Duckworth for pushing for the US donation of COVID-19 vaccine to Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233410-don-thanks-tammy-for-vaccine-donation/

 

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Thai Health Ministry Expects 5,000 New COVID-19 Cases per Day in October

By Subhabhong Rarueysong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Public Health Ministry expects the number of new COVID-19 cases to decline to about 5,000 per day by the end of next month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233413-thai-health-ministry-expects-5000-new-covid-19-cases-per-day-in-october/

 

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2m doses of Pfizer vaccine arrive today, student vaccinations start next week

 

 

Two million doses of the Pfizer mRNA vaccine arrived in Bangkok this morning from the United States.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1233416-2m-doses-of-pfizer-vaccine-arrive-today-student-vaccinations-start-next-week/