Government Plans to Lower COVID Alert Levels

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government is considering the possibility of lowering the COVID-19 alert level and easing some restrictions after assessing the current situation.

 

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Public Health Min Issues Guideline for Schools In Case of Covid Infections

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health has advised schools to follow Covid-19 prevention guidelines for on-site classes and stated that they will not issue a school closure order unless there is a risk of Covid clusters.

 

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Senate’s Health Committee Dismisses Possibility of ‘Deltacron’ Variant

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The deputy chairman of the Senate’s public health committee has dismissed the possibility of the “Deltacron” variant, citing the latest GISAID studies on samples of the virus.

 

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Private sector in North calls for resumption of Test & Go entry pathway for tourists

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Businesses in the Northern Region are calling on the government to resume the Test & Go entry scheme for international visitors to provide tourism and hospitality businesses in the North with much-needed revenue before the current high season ends.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247449-private-sector-in-north-calls-for-resumption-of-test-go-entry-pathway-for-tourists/

 

Thailand’s civil aviation authority insists 5G does not interfere with aircraft signals

 

 

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has explained that 5G emissions do not affect aviation and confirmed that the signals are on a different wavelength. The CAAT also pointed out that they have been monitoring the issue closely since last year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247476-thailand’s-civil-aviation-authority-insists-5g-does-not-interfere-with-aircraft-signals/

 

Not a lot of croc: crocodile meat is edible when it’s cooked well

 

 

Food vendors and consumers have been hard hit by the escalating prices of chicken, eggs, and pork in particular, the latter has doubled in price since last year. It’s a situation that calls for some innovative ideas, and owners of crocodile farms have risen to the occasion by promoting the reptile’s meat as a cheaper alternative.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247478-not-a-lot-of-croc-crocodile-meat-is-edible-when-it’s-cooked-well/

 

Thai virologist suggests there is no rush to get fourth vaccine dose

 

 

Head of the Centre of Excellence in Clinical Virology at the Faculty of Medicine of Chulalongkorn University Dr. Yong Poovorawan has advised against rushing to get a fourth vaccine shot, claiming it would be a waste.

 

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Banglamung Hospital expands RT-PCR Covid-19 testing area for tourists in Test & Go scheme

 

 

The Banglamung Hospital has expanded an RT-PCR Covid-19 testing area for tourists currently in the Test & Go scheme to prevent overcrowding.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247480-banglamung-hospital-expands-rt-pcr-covid-19-testing-area-for-tourists-in-test-go-scheme/

 

New 20-baht polymer banknotes to enter circulation on March 24

 

 

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has issued new 20-baht banknotes, made of polymer rather than paper, for distribution from March 24th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247482-new-20-baht-polymer-banknotes-to-enter-circulation-on-march-24/

 

WADA to Lift Ban on Thailand in February

 

 

BANGKOK, Jan 20 (TNA) – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) acknowledges Thailand’s compliance with its requirements and is likely to allow the country to fly its national flag in international sports events and vie to host them from February.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247483-wada-to-lift-ban-on-thailand-in-february/

 

State of Emergency Extended, Orange Zones Cut to 44

 

 

BANGKOK, Jan 20 (TNA) – The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration agreed with the extension of the state of emergency for two months and reduced the number of COVID-19 control provinces to 44 from Jan 24 onwards.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1247485-state-of-emergency-extended-orange-zones-cut-to-44/

 

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