webfact Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Thailand grants emergency use approval for Moderna COVID-19 vaccine - official FILE PHOTO: A healthcare worker holds a vial of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine at a pop-up vaccination site operated by SOMOS Community Care during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Manhattan in New York City, New York, U.S., January 29, 2021. REUTERS/Mike Segar BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given emergency use authorisation for the COVID-19 vaccine of Moderna Inc, an FDA official told Reuters on Thursday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217027-thailand grants-emergency-use-approval-for-moderna-covid-19-vaccine-official/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 13, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2021 Charges progress against Phuket mass party venue operators A screenshot taken from a video of one of the three parties held in Phuket last weekend. Screenshot: via Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET:-- Patong Police Chief Col Sujin Nilabodi has confirmed that the managers of the three venues where the mass parties were held in Phuket last month, marking the beginning of the ‘Third Wave’ infections on the island, will face charges under the Emergency Decree. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217005-charges-progress-against-phuket-mass-party-venue-operators/v 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 13, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2021 Phuket to open to fully vaccinated, COVID-19 free foreign tourists without quarantine in July The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will proceed with its plans to attract foreign tourists to the resort island of Phuket, without compulsory quarantine, starting July 1st this year, with flight promotions as an incentive. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216995-phuket-to-open-to-fully-vaccinated-covid-19-free-foreign-tourists-without-quarantine-in-july/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 13, 2021 Author Share Posted May 13, 2021 Thai central bank ready to provide more support measures as coronavirus escalates FILE PHOTO: Thailand's central bank is seen at the Bank of Thailand in Bangkok, Thailand April 26, 2016. REUTERS/Jorge Silva BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's central bank said it will announce new measures on Friday to help households and small businesses during the pandemic and could provide further monetary and credit support if needed as the country deals with a third wave of coronavirus infections. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217028-thai-central-bank-ready-to-provide-more-support-measures-as-coronavirus-escalates/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 13, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2021 Thai Revenue Dept. denies imported COVID-19 vaccines are double taxed Thailand’s Revenue Department has refuted an allegation that it will levy double taxation on COVID-19 vaccines imported by the private sector, resulting in higher charges for inoculations. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217029-thai-revenue-dept-denies-imported-covid-19-vaccines-are-double-taxed/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 13, 2021 Author Share Posted May 13, 2021 To jab or not to jab? Here’s why the answer should always be yes By Thai PBS World’s General Desk A medical staff member prepares a dose of the Covid-19 coronavirus CoronaVac vaccine at a newly-opened vaccine clinic in Central Ladprao shopping mall in Bangkok on May 12, 2021. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP) To get vaccinated or not to get vaccinated is a question many Thais are still asking themselves, even as the COVID death toll rises each day. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217030-to-jab-or-not-to-jab-here’s-why-the-answer-should-always-be-yes/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 13, 2021 Author Share Posted May 13, 2021 Zero to Food Hero – Yindii creating change from the bottom up A mobile application, Yindii, is on a mission to tackle food waste in Thailand, hoping to create change from the bottom up. The application sells surplus food, from bakeries, local merchants, hotels, and supermarkets, and which is very safe, high quality, and hygienic, but just needs to be eaten before the end of the day. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217031-zero-to-food-hero-–-yindii-creating-change-from-the-bottom-up/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 13, 2021 Author Share Posted May 13, 2021 Worker housing on Chaengwattana rd. closed after nearly 200 occupants contract COVID-19 Credit: Laksi District Office Facebook Page Bangkok’s Laksi district office has ordered the closure of a construction workers’ camp, belonging to Italthai Development Corporation on Chaengwattana road, until further notice, after 196 workers were found to be infected with COVID-19. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217032-worker-housing-on-chaengwattana-rd-closed-after-nearly-200-occupants-contract-covid-19/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 13, 2021 Author Share Posted May 13, 2021 Fashion giant gets approval for clothing line featuring revered late abbot Luang Phor Koon Portraits of the much revered late abbot Luang Phor Koon are featured on jackets from a street fashion giant. Thailand’s Ban Rai Temple has confirmed that it has granted a street fashion giant permission to use portraits of the much revered late abbot Luang Phor Koon on its jackets. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217033-fashion-giant-gets-approval-for-clothing-line-featuring-revered-late-abbot-luang-phor-koon/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 13, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2021 It’s official: No friends allowed By The Phuket News No friends allowed, says the new notice posted today (May 13). Image: PR Phuket PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Public Relations Department (PR Phuket) today posted an updated version of their notice of COVID restrictions in English, which now says that no friends are allowed to gather at any home where they are not staying. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217034-it’s-official-no-friends-allowed/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 13, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2021 AstraZeneca vaccinations to start in Phuket in June The Phuket News Dr Chalermpong Sukontapol. Photo: PR Phuket PHUKET: The first people in Phuket to receive the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine under the government’s mass-vaccination campaign will receive their first injection on June 7-8, Vachira Phuket Hospital Dr Chalermpong Sukontapol has confirmed. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217035-astrazeneca-vaccinations-to-start-in-phuket-in-june/ 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 13, 2021 Author Share Posted May 13, 2021 Repatriation Flights for Thai Returnees from India BANGKOK (TNA) – The Foreign Ministry prepared repatriation flights to bring Thai people back from India and assured it had measures to screen out the Indian variant of COVID-19. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217036-repatriation-flights-for-thai-returnees-from-india/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 13, 2021 Author Share Posted May 13, 2021 Bangkok Remand Prison Sealed Off BANGKOK (TNA) - The Corrections Department sealed off all areas in the Bangkok Remand Prison and applied video conferences for detention procedures. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217037-bangkok-remand-prison-sealed-off/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 13, 2021 Author Share Posted May 13, 2021 Corrections Dept. claims protest leader ‘Rung’ did not contract COVID-19 in prison File / Panusaya “Rung” Sithijirawattanakul Thailand’s Corrections Department said today (Thursday) that anti-establishment protest leader Panusaya “Rung” Sithijirawattanakul did not contract COVID-19 in detention, after the 22-year-old announced her infection yesterday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217038-corrections-dept-claims-protest-leader-‘rung’-did-not-contract-covid-19-in-prison/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 13, 2021 Author Share Posted May 13, 2021 British expat found dead in Pattaya house with pet dogs protecting his body By Goong Nang (GN) Pattaya – A British expat was found dead inside a house in Pattaya tonight with his two dogs protectively beside him. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217039-british-expat-found-dead-in-pattaya-house-with-pet-dogs-protecting-his-body/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 13, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2021 Can medical cannabis in Thailand balance profits and patients? Author: Pascal Tanguay, Bangkok For the past four years, the Thai government has been making legislative reforms to build a market for medical cannabis. With the potential to reap significant economic benefits and help patients in need, the question remains — will the government prioritise profits or patients? Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217040-can-medical-cannabis-in-thailand-balance-profits-and-patients/ 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 13, 2021 Author Share Posted May 13, 2021 Airports of Thailand concession revenue drops 79% By Chris Madden in Asia/Pacific, Financial News, Latest News, Regions The company has delivered regular measures to assist concessionaires during the pandemic Airports of Thailand (AOT) reported a 79% drop in concessions revenue for the last six months. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217041-airports-of-thailand-concession-revenue-drops-79/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 14, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2021 Walk-in vaccination centres delayed and will not be ready until June: PM File photo for reference only The walk-in vaccination centres announced by the government earlier this week will not be ready until June, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha said on Thursday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217045-walk-in-vaccination-centres-delayed-and-will-not-be-ready-until-june-pm/ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 Disney+ streaming service to launch in Thailand June 30 File photo Disney’s streaming service, Disney+ will launch in Thailand on June 30, the company has announced. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217047-disney-streaming-service-to-launch-in-thailand-june-30/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 Thailand reports 2,256 COVID-19 cases, 30 new deaths REUTERS FILE PHOTO for reference only Thailand on Friday (May 14) reported 2,256 new COVID-19 cases, and 30 additional deaths. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217050-thailand-reports-2256-covid-19-cases-30-new-deaths/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 14, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2021 Foreigners will definitely get vaccine in Thailand; urged to register from August Picture: Spring News In the clearest statement yet about foreigners getting vaccinated in Thailand the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration spokesman has said that it is definitely going to happen. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217052-foreigners-will-definitely-get-vaccine-in-thailand-urged-to-register-from-august/ 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 Chiang Mai: All foreigners to get free Covid jabs in June File photo for reference only City Life Chiang Mai reported that special batches of Covid-19 vaccinations are being sourced for foreign residents of Chiang Mai. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217059-chiang-mai-all-foreigners-to-get-free-covid-jabs-in-june/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 14, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2021 Private hospitals ready to inject choice into Thailand’s COVID jab rollout By Thai PBS World’s General Desk (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP) Currently, two COVID-19 vaccine brands are available under the Thai government’s free rollout, AstraZeneca and Sinovac, but recipients cannot choose which one they receive. Those who want to select a brand will have to wait until commercial “vaccine alternatives” arrive on the market. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217060-private-hospitals-ready-to-inject-choice-into-thailand’s-covid-jab-rollout/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 Thai woman was paid 5,000 baht by Indian who wanted to get a marriage visa extension Picture: Daily News A Thai woman arrested in Prachinburi admitted to accepting 5,000 baht to marry an Indian and falsely claim she was living with him. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217063-thai-woman-was-paid-5000-baht-by-indian-who-wanted-to-get-a-marriage-visa-extension/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 Chonburi Covid -19 new confirmed cases slightly rise to 64, most in Banglamung By Goong Nang (GN) Chonburi, Thailand-The Chonburi Department of Public Health announced 64 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 this morning (May 14th), a slight rise from yesterday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217065-chonburi-covid-19-new-confirmed-cases-slightly-rise-to-64-most-in-banglamung/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 14, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2021 Thailand's 10 important tourist provinces/ 4 time periods opening to foreign tourism explained Picture: Siam Rath PM's office deputy spokeswoman Traisuree Traisarankun has given details about how Thailand will open up to foreign tourism. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217069-thailands-10-important-tourist-provinces-4-time-periods-opening-to-foreign-tourism-explained/ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 Father tells harrowing tale of how two of his children were washed away - three dead in NE river A father in the north eastern Thai province of Yasothon has told how he could not save two of his children from drowning. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217072-father-tells-harrowing-tale-of-how-two-of-his-children-were-washed-away-three-dead-in-ne-river/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 14, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2021 Reports of Thailand easing ownership laws leads to increased interest in property from foreigners File photo Thai business media reported analysis from the Real Estate Information Center that reported increased interest from foreigners as a result of announcements under the "Second Home in Thailand Scheme". Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217076-reports-of-thailand-easing-ownership-laws-leads-to-increased-interest-in-property-from-foreigners/ 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 Widespread criticism for people who DROVE up to scenic viewing point at Phu Thap Buek Picture: Daily News Netizens turned on a group of people who drove up to a popular but scary scenic viewing point in the north-central region of Thailand. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217078-widespread-criticism-for-people-who-drove-up-to-scenic-viewing-point-at-phu-thap-buek/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 Eight COVID-19 clusters reported in Bangkok Proactive screening in Bon Kai district of Bangkok on May 4th, 2021 The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has reported eight COVID-19 clusters in the city, two of which is seeing a higher rate of infection. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217080-eight-covid-19-clusters-reported-in-bangkok/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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