Popular Post webfact Posted May 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2021 Buriram becomes first Thai province to penalize refusal for COVID-19 vaccine File photo The northeastern province of Buriram has become the first province in Thailand to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for all individuals aged 18 and older, with possible penalties as high as two years in prison and a maximum of 60,000 Baht. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217146-buriram-becomes-first-thai-province-to-penalize-refusal-for-covid-19-vaccine/ 1 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 CCSA considers allowing restaurants in red zone provinces to partially re-open Image: Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin, file photo Thailand’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is considering relaxing some of the restrictions in place in so-called ‘dark red zone’ provinces. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217134-ccsa-considers-allowing-restaurants-in-red-zone-provinces-to-partially-re-open/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 Over 500 more inmates infected with COVID-19 in Klong Prem Central Prison file photo Thailand’s Corrections Department has reported an additional 506 COVID-19 cases among inmates, this time in Klong Prem Central Prison in Bangkok. These are on top of the 1,795 cases in Bangkok Remand Prison and 1,039 in the Central Women’s Correctional Institution reported previously. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217163-over-500-more-inmates-infected-with-covid-19-in-klong-prem-central-prison/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 Panel to supervise 3.7 million baht in public donations for supposedly poor student wanting to be doctor The Muang district office of Thailand’s northeastern province of Kalasin has set up a committee to look after about 3.7 million baht in public donations, given to an 18-year old female student who passed the entrance examination to study medical science at Mahasarakham University, but claimed she could not afford the six-year educational costs and personal spending. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217164-panel-to-supervise-37-million-baht-in-public-donations-for-supposedly-poor-student-wanting-to-be-doctor/ 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 Prayut coming to Phuket as July 1 reopening assured By The Phuket News Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, pictured here receiving a COVID-19 vaccination injection, will arrive in Phuket tomorrow (May 15). Photo: Prayut Chan-o-cha / Facebook PHUKET: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha along with Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Tourism & Sport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn are to arrive in Phuket tomorrow (May 15) to see firsthand the COVID situation on the island and to hand over 100,000 doses of COVID vaccine to be used in the mass-vaccination campaign. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217165-prayut-coming-to-phuket-as-july-1-reopening-assured/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 Number of initial Sinovac Covid-19 vaccines for Pattaya and Banglamung area in mid-May decreased, inoculation date slightly postponed By Goong Nang (GN) Banglamung – The number of Sinovac vaccines scheduled for a mid-May arrival in Banglamung and Pattaya has been decreased from 30,000 doses to 20,000 doses, according to city officials this evening, May 14th, 2021. Vaccination dates have also been slightly postponed due to the lack of trained medical staff for this first major batch of vaccines. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217166-number-of-initial-sinovac-covid-19-vaccines-for-pattaya-and-banglamung-area-in-mid-may-decreased-inoculation-date-slightly-postponed/ 2 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 Thai Airways jumps more than 25 percent ahead of trading suspension By Panithan Onthaworn Shares of Thai Airways International (THAI) jumped more than 25 per cent on Friday ahead of its last trading day on next Monday, amid a possible delisting from the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217167-thai-airways-jumps-more-than-25-percent-ahead-of-trading-suspension/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 Vaccination centres to be set up in Hua Hin, expats WILL receive vaccine File photo Expats in Hua Hin will be included in Prachuap Khiri Khan’s provincial vaccination drive, health officials have confirmed. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217170-vaccination-centres-to-be-set-up-in-hua-hin-expats-will-receive-vaccine/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 Thailand reports 3,095 COVID-19 cases, 17 new deaths REUTERS FILE PHOTO for reference only Thailand on Saturday (May 15) reported 3,095 new COVID-19 cases, and 17 additional deaths over the last 24 hours. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217172-thailand-reports-3095-covid-19-cases-17-new-deaths/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 Moderna vaccine to be available from October Picture: Daily News The Thai public have been urged not to wait to get vaccinated using the recently registered Moderna vaccine at private hospitals. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217173-moderna-vaccine-to-be-available-from-october/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 Top Bangkok private hospital abruptly removes Moderna registration channel citing "miscommunication" Picture: Manager Manager reported that the Camillian Hospital in Bangkok's Thong Lo district opened registration for Moderna vaccine shots on Thursday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217175-top-bangkok-private-hospital-abruptly-removes-moderna-registration-channel-citing-miscommunication/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 Thai woman's "miracle" recovery sparks lottery fever in Suphanburi! Picture: Daily News The nails were almost down on coffin number 345 that had been ordered for a Thai woman at death's door in Suphanburi, central Thailand. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217176-thai-womans-miracle-recovery-sparks-lottery-fever-in-suphanburi/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 New 120 km/h speed limit a success, says transport minister Picture: Daily News Transport minister Saksayam Chidchob's plan to increase the speed limit on certain Thai roads has been a resounding success in a trial. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217179-new-120-kmh-speed-limit-a-success-says-transport-minister/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 China’s poverty solution hailed as model for Thailand By Thai PBS World’s Business Desk (Photo by Romeo GACAD / AFP) Thai politicians and academics are showing a growing interest in China’s experience in poverty reduction. FUll story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217181-china’s-poverty-solution-hailed-as-model-for-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 Bangkokians listen up! 25 places outside hospitals where you can get vaccinated Picture: Sanook Bangkok's governor has revealed all 25 places outside hospitals that will act as vaccination centers in the Thai capital. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217184-bangkokians-listen-up-25-places-outside-hospitals-where-you-can-get-vaccinated/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 Murder by stabbing at Lopburi salon: Jealousy is the motive Picture: Sanook Sanook reported that Lopburi police captain Suwit Luangchai and investigators rushed to a beauty salon in Khao Sam Yod sub-district of Muang district after reports of a murder. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217187-murder-by-stabbing-at-lopburi-salon-jealousy-is-the-motivev/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 Lampang governor Narongsak praised by PM for success of vaccine registration in northern province Picture: Sanook Lampang's governor Narongsak Osottanakorn said that he had received a call from Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha praising him and his health workers for their vaccine registration scheme - known as the "Lampang Model". Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217188-lampang-governor-narongsak-praised-by-pm-for-success-of-vaccine-registration-in-northern-province/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 Governor urges cooperation as COVID cases continue to climb By The Phuket News Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has made a special appeal for people across the island to cooperate with the anti-COVID measures to help stop the spread of infections. Screenshot: PR Phuket PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has made a special appeal to the people of Phuket to do their best to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 across the island as the number of daily new infections remains in double-digits. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217190-governor-urges-cooperation-as-covid-cases-continue-to-climb/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 Thailand plans to resume international flights by November File photo: An empty arrivals terminal following the coronavirus outbreak, at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand March 12, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun Thailand plans to resume international flights by November, Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob said on Friday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217202-thailand-plans-to-resume-international-flights-by-november/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 "V" for vaccine! Prayut evokes Winston Churchill in upbeat visit to vaccine center Picture: Daily News Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha evoked memories of Britain's wartime PM Winston Churchill yesterday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217203-v-for-vaccine-prayut-evokes-winston-churchill-in-upbeat-visit-to-vaccine-center/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 15, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 15, 2021 Hua Hin: Business leader expects 100,000 foreign tourists in Q4 - they'll spend big 1.2 billion baht Picture: Thai Rath Rot Rojanasathian, the chief of the Thai chamber of commerce and spa association was bigging up the "Hua Hin Recharge" post pandemic recovery operation yesterday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217204-hua-hin-business-leader-expects-100000-foreign-tourists-in-q4-theyll-spend-big-12-billion-baht/ 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 CSD announce billion baht fraud with 1,000 victims - but Mr Big is still on the loose Picture: INN The Crime Suppression Division along with their economic crime department announced the busting of a gang in a multi-faceted billion baht fraud. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217205-csd-announce-billion-baht-fraud-with-1000-victims-but-mr-big-is-still-on-the-loose/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 Authorities Warn Bangkok Residents to Take COVID-19 Prevention Measures Seriously By Woraprat Lerpaisal BANGKOK (NNT) - The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has warned people in Bangkok to take COVID-19 prevention measures seriously, after group testing in some areas found an average of five in every 100 were infected. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217209-authorities-warn-bangkok-residents-to-take-covid-19-prevention-measures-seriously/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Good news! Foreigners in Thailand will soon be able to use walk-in vaccine centres Natapanu Nopakun, the Deputy Spokesperson at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday revealed more information regarding the inoculation of expats in Thailand. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217216-good-news-foreigners-in-thailand-will-soon-be-able-to-use-walk-in-vaccine-centres/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Thailand to ease some dining restrictions in capital, offer vaccine to restaurant staff BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand plans to allow restaurants to resume dine-in services in capital Bangkok, a senior official said on Saturday, but opening hours and the number of diners will be limited as the country grapples a third wave of coronavirus infections. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217240-thailand-to-ease-some-dining-restrictions-in-capital-offer-vaccine-to-restaurant-staff/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Restaurant dining set to return to Pattaya The Thai Royal Gazette released an order this evening approving a proposal made by the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) earlier today to change zone coding in the country that regulates general restrictions and measures related to Covid-19 in the Kingdom. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217241-restaurant-dining-set-to-return-to-pattaya/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Thais and foreigners in Phuket caught not wearing face masks punished by exercising instead of fines Phuket officials warned foreigners and Thais in Phuket who were found not wearing face masks for their first time by exercise punishment yesterday, as a soft warning versus stiff fines. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217243-thais-and-foreigners-in-phuket-caught-not-wearing-face-masks-punished-by-exercising-instead-of-fines/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Thailand Live Sunday - 16 May - https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217256-thailand-live-sunday-16-may-2021/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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