THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 15 Oct 2021

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PM checks water, energy management in Ubon Ratchathani

 

 

UBON RATCHATHANI (NNT) - Thailand’s Prime Minister visited Ubon Ratchathani province to observe energy and water management operations at Sirindhorn Dam, followed by an inspection of flood mitigation tasks in flood-affected communities.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1235570-pm-checks-water-energy-management-in-ubon-ratchathani/

 

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Kompasu storm dies out but heavy rains still expected

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Concerns about the effects of Kompasu have eased after the storm weakened into a depression and then a low-pressure area as it traveled over Vietnam. However, heavy to very heavy raining is still expected in Thailand until tomorrow due to the existing monsoon trough and strong monsoon winds.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1235571-kompasu-storm-dies-out-but-heavy-rains-still-expected/

 

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Thais tending to avoid exercise during pandemic are vulnerable to NCDs

 

 

More Thai people are tending to be less physically active during the COVID-19 pandemic, with many spending up to 14 hours a day doing nothing, not even walking, according to Dr. Suwanchai Wattanayingcharoenchai, director-general of the Health Department.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1235572-thais-tending-to-avoid-exercise-during-pandemic-are-vulnerable-to-ncds/

 

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More Moderna, Pfizer vaccines to be procured by Thammasat University, private hospitals

 

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Thammasat University has entered into agreements with two private hospitals to procure seven million doses of Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines, to be distributed to a network of private hospitals.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1235574-more-moderna-pfizer-vaccines-to-be-procured-by-thammasat-university-private-hospitals/

 

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England eases COVID-19 testing rules for most incoming passengers from Oct. 24

 

FILE PHOTO: A worker sanitises a barrier at the International arrivals area of Terminal 5 in London's Heathrow Airport, Britain, August 2, 2021. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Fully vaccinated passengers arriving in England from low-risk countries from Oct. 24 will no longer have to take expensive COVID-19 tests, the British government said on Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1235576-england-eases-covid-19-testing-rules-for-most-incoming-passengers-from-oct-24/

 

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Krabi tourism entrepreneurs say they do not agree with Thai government’s plan for reopening in November

 

 

Most Krabi tourism operators did not agree with the Thai government’s plan on reopening for fully vaccinated tourists on November 1st, according to prominent local tourism operator Atiphot Srisukon.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1235614-krabi-tourism-entrepreneurs-say-they-do-not-agree-with-thai-government’s-plan-for-reopening-in-november/

 

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Health officials reveal concerns about illegal migrants bringing delta variant into Prachuap Khiri Khan

 

Migrants stopped trying to cross the border into Prachuap Khiri Khan illegally on October 6.

 

Public health officials have revealed their concern about migrant workers entering the province illegally and spreading infections of COVID-19.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1235615-health-officials-reveal-concerns-about-illegal-migrants-bringing-delta-variant-into-prachuap-khiri-khan/

 

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Financial help rolled out for flood-affected customers of Thailand’s state-run banks

 

 

State-run banks have rolled out financial measures to help private individuals and businesses affected the current flooding, according to Pornchai Theeravet, director of the Finance Ministry’s Fiscal Policy Office.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1235616-financial-help-rolled-out-for-flood-affected-customers-of-thailand’s-state-run-banks/

 

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PM Delighted with Hollywood Star’s Compliment on Phuket

 

 

UBON RATCHATHANI, Oct 15 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he was proud of Phuket when Hollywood star Russell Crowe admired the atmosphere, foods and beautiful places on the island province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1235617-pm-delighted-with-hollywood-star’s-compliment-on-phuket/

 

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Similan Islands Reopen amid Very High Waves

 

 

PHANG-NGA, Oct 15 (TNA) – Similan Islands reopened to tourists today but boat operators did not resume services right away due to high waves.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1235618-similan-islands-reopen-amid-very-high-waves/

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