Jonathan Fairfield Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 As vaccine tourism takes off in Thailand, what can jab-seeking jet-setters expect? (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP) For Thais craving international travel while also wanting an anti-COVID-19 jab, a vaccination tour could be the answer. At least four Thai travel agencies are now arranging overseas trips featuring the much sought-after vaccine. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216395-as-vaccine-tourism-takes-off-in-thailand-what-can-jab-seeking-jet-setters-expect/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Half of all school children want to go back to school! Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath quoted the secretary of the Office of Basic Education Commission (OBEC) as saying that half of all children want to go back to school. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216398-half-of-all-school-children-want-to-go-back-to-school/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jonathan Fairfield Posted May 9, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2021 Thailand set to boost COVID-19 vaccinations, expects to approve Moderna shots FILE PHOTO: An empty hotel and beach which have opened for visitors is seen in Karon, Phuket Island, Thailand March 31, 2021. Picture taken March 31, 2021. REUTERS/Jorge Silva/File Photo BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand expects to offer the Moderna vaccine to most of its population soon as it steps up the rollout of its COVID-19 vaccination campaign, a health official said on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216466-thailand-set-to-boost-covid-19-vaccinations-expects-to-approve-moderna-shots/ 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Thailand orders an additional 50 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the procurement of 50 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from various sources, on top of the 100 million doses procured for this year, to make sure that everyone in the country is inoculated and that there are reserves left over for future use. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216468-thailand-orders-an-additional-50-million-doses-of-covid-19-vaccines/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Eight Thai national footballers and officials infected with COVID-19 Three members, two male and one female, of the Thai national soccer teams and five officials were found infected with COVID-19 on Friday and arrangements have been made to have them sent for medical treatment, according to the Football Association of Thailand (FAT). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216469-eight-thai-national-footballers-and-officials-infected-with-covid-19/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 30 COVID patients transferred to Samut Sakhon from Bangkok and suburbs About 30 COVID-19 patients, with mild symptoms, have been transferred from Bangkok to a field hospital in the coastal province of Samut Sakhon for treatment, as ordered by the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216471-30-covid-patients-transferred-to-samut-sakhon-from-bangkok-and-suburbs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Woman, 63, stabbed and robbed while meditating in Phuket temple A 63-year-old woman was attacked and robbed under a CCTV camera at Wat Charoen Samanakit in Phuket Town. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: A 63-year-old woman was rushed to Vachira Phuket Hospital after she was robbed and stabbed by an unknown man. The woman was attacked while meditating in Wat Charoen Samanakit (Wat Lang San) in Soi Tohse off Damrong Rd in Phuket Town yesterday (May 7) Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216472-woman-63-stabbed-and-robbed-while-meditating-in-phuket-temple/ 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Phuket runway road closed for B38mn widening PHUKET: The road parallel to the runway at Phuket International Airport (Route 4031) has been closed so that a private contractor can finish the long-awaited road-improvement project, which includes preventing landslides from spilling across the road and making it safer and wider. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216473-phuket-runway-road-closed-for-b38mn-widening/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 50 more days granted for consideration of CPTPP BANGKOK (NNT) - Following the hashtag #NOCPTPP trending due to resistance directed at Thailand’s participation in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), it has been explained that the Cabinet has only agreed to grant the Prime Minister another 50 days to consider the issue to ensure thoroughness. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216474-50-more-days-granted-for-consideration-of-cptpp/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Slew of financial aid programs forthcoming BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Finance has announced that those already registered for the co-pay scheme will not have to sign up again for the third phase and that transfers under the Rao Chana and Article 33 programs should take place within the month of May. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216475-slew-of-financial-aid-programs-forthcoming/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Thailand raises vaccine supply target to 150m doses BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has again raised its supply target for COVID-19 vaccine, from 100 million to 150 million doses, to ensure everyone in the country is able to have access to the vaccine, while making sure there is still enough for booster shots addressing certain variants. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216468-thailand-orders-an-additional-50-million-doses-of-covid-19-vaccines/?tab=comments#comment-16457390 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Agencies on alert for storms and flooding BANGKOK (NNT) - In order to swiftly help people affected by natural disasters, the Prime Minister has ordered related agencies to be on alert as the country is expected to see storms and potential flooding in this period. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216476-agencies-on-alert-for-storms-and-flooding/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 MFA advises Thais in India to return to Thailand due to Covid-19 situation BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has advised more than 1,000 Thais in New Delhi to return to Thailand due to the escalating COVID-19 situation in parts of India. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216478-mfa-advises-thais-in-india-to-return-to-thailand-due-to-covid-19-situation/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Labour Minister inspects factory based COVID-19 test project SAMUT PRAKAN (NNT) - The Minister of Labour inspected a proactive COVID-19 test mission at a metal factory in Samut Prakan today, as the government revs up its measures to contain the spread. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216479-labour-minister-inspects-factory-based-covid-19-test-project/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Busarakam field hospital ready to open next week NONTHABURI (NNT) - The Minister of Public Health has carried out an inspection visit of Busarakam Hospital’s field hospital, at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, ahead of its opening next week, to take on 3,500 yellow group patients of COVID-19. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216480-busarakam-field-hospital-ready-to-open-next-week/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Bangkok scrambles to test villagers at hotspots BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is arranging on-site COVID-19 testing in neighborhoods with a high number of new cases, however many people in certain at-risk neighborhoods said they still don’t have access to testing, even as testing provided by the Ministry of Labour and the vaccination drive in Khlong Toei continues. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216481-bangkok-scrambles-to-test-villagers-at-hotspots/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Nonthaburi screening for COVID-19 infections at municipal office and market NONTHABURI (NNT) - Nonthaburi province has decided to close down Nonthaburi Municipal Market for seven days for disinfection, after the discovery of a COVID-19 infection in the area; the local municipal office is to close for three days. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216482-nonthaburi-screening-for-covid-19-infections-at-municipal-office-and-market/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Thailand reports over 2,101 COVID-19 cases, 17 new deaths Thailand on Sunday (May 9) reported 2,101 new COVID-19 cases and 17 more deaths. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216493-thailand-reports-over-2101-covid-19-cases-17-new-deaths/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Move abroad? You’re ‘avin a laff! Rooster’s top ten reasons to stay in Thailand In a thoroughly entertaining week of news on Thaivisa, one of the main stories featured a new Facebook site that was originally called “Let’s Move Abroad”. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216496-move-abroad-you’re-‘avin-a-laff-rooster’s-top-ten-reasons-to-stay-in-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 to continue: Thailand Live Monday 10 May 2021 https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216530-thailand-live-monday-10-may-2021/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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