Popular Post webfact Posted June 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2021 Sinovac Vaccine Develops over 50% Immunity against COVID-19 BANGKOK (NNT) - Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Medicine has reported that two doses of Sinovac in Thais help to stimulate over 50% immunity against COVID-19. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221228-sinovac-vaccine-develops-over-50-immunity-against-covid-19/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 Thai Covid-19 Center considering request from business owners to re-open entertainment venues and bars, asks for industry to send proposals for rules and guidelines Row after row of closed bars on the normally bustling red light area of Soi Six. A spokesperson for the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration, or CCSA, spoke this afternoon about a request from entertainment industry business owners and staff, as well as musicians, on reopening their industry or providing them financial aid. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221241-thai-covid-19-center-considering-request-from-business-owners-to-re-open-entertainment-venues-and-bars-asks-for-industry-to-send-proposals-for-rules-and-guidelines/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 Bright Future Seen for Thai Cannabis Strains BANGKOK, June 21 (TNA) – Four strains of Thai cannabis will be registered and studied for the development of medicine to repair COVID-damaged lungs. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221231-bright-future-seen-for-thai-cannabis-strains/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 Palang Pracharat to nominate Prayut as PM again if party wins election Thailand’s Deputy Agriculture Minister Thammanat Prompao, a controversial politician who was recently elected as the ruling Palang Pracharat Party (PPRP)’s new secretary-general, said today (Monday) that the party will nominate the country Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221260-palang-pracharat-to-nominate-prayut-as-pm-again-if-party-wins-election/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 Physicians urge for strict measures, no long holidays, before reopening Thailand The Royal College of Physicians of Thailand (RCPT) has proposed a list of six prerequisites, to be implemented by the government before it finally decides to reopen Thailand to foreign arrivals, currently planned for October. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221261-physicians-urge-for-strict-measures-no-long-holidays-before-reopening-thailand/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 Phuket tar balls ‘unlikely’ from Sri Lanka By The Phuket News Photo: DMCR PHUKET: The oil spill that has washed ashore Phuket beaches over the past week as tar balls is unlikely to have originated from the cargo vessel ‘X-Press Pearl’, which burned and sank off Sri Lanka last month, a leading Phuket marine life expert has explained. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221262-phuket-tar-balls-‘unlikely’-from-sri-lanka/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 More buses from Bangkok Image: TNA PHUKET: Buses to Phuket from Mor Chit in Bangkok have resumed in the hope of spurring more visitors to the island, with the state-operated bus transport company BorKorSor (the initials of its name in Thai) offering 10% discounts on fares. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221263-more-buses-from-bangkok/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 Bangkok Lifts Restrictions on Dining in Non-air conditioned Restaurants By Woraprat Lerpaisal BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has lifted restrictions on dining in non-air conditioned restaurants and increased the maximum seating limit in air conditioned venues from 21 June. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221264-bangkok-lifts-restrictions-on-dining-in-non-air-conditioned-restaurants/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 New United Nations Projects Support Sustainable Practices in Thailand By Woraprat Lerpaisal BANGKOK (NNT) - The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has decided to fund five new projects, to support climate resilience and protect biodiversity in Thailand and seven other countries, namely Cambodia, Cameroon, Eritrea, Lesotho, Malaysia, Senegal and Vietnam. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221265-new-united-nations-projects-support-sustainable-practices-in-thailand/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 Japan to donate AstraZeneca vaccines to Thailand AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine syringes are prepared as people are vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the Central Vaccination Center, inside the Bang Sue Grand Station, Thailand, June 21, 2021. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's health minister said on Monday Japan's government would donate some AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines, as the Southeast Asian country seeks to shore-up supplies after some early delays in its vaccinations. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221266-japan-to-donate-astrazeneca-vaccines-to-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 21, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2021 French Embassy in Bangkok to vaccinate French nationals aged over 55 in Thailand File photo for reference only//REUTERS/Lisi Niesner French nationals in Thailand who are aged over 55 will be able to receive a COVID-19 vaccine free of charge via the French Embassy in Bangkok. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221270-french-embassy-in-bangkok-to-vaccinate-french-nationals-aged-over-55-in-thailand/ 4 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 22, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 Phuket restaurants given green light to serve alcohol File photo for reference only Restaurants in Phuket have been given permission to serve alcoholic beverages with food, the Phuket Covid Information Center announced on Monday (June 21). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221272-phuket-restaurants-given-green-light-to-serve-alcohol/ 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 Allocation of vaccine all above board, no favors or privilege says CCSA chief Picture: Thai PBS Secretary of the National Security Council and head of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration Gen Natthaphol Nakphanich said Monday that there are no special favors when it comes to procuring vaccine. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221274-allocation-of-vaccine-all-above-board-no-favors-or-privilege-says-ccsa-chief/ 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 Thailand reports 4,059 new COVID-19 cases, 35 more deaths File photo//REUTERS/Juarawee Kittisilpa Thailand on Tuesday (June 22) reported 4,059 new COVID-19 cases and 35 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221275-thailand-reports-4059 new-covid-19-cases-35-more-deaths/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 22, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 Phuket Sandbox: First flights confirmed, 100,000 foreign tourists set to visit File photo//Credit: Fæ / Wiki Commons Thailand's tourism minister will tell the Thai cabinet today that it is all systems go for the reopening of the country with the much vaunted Phuket Sandbox. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221276-phuket-sandbox-first-flights-confirmed-100000-foreign-tourists-set-to-visit/ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 22, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 Reopening bars: People drinking alcohol are difficult to control and risk spreading virus Picture: Siam Rath The Committee for Covid-19 Situation Administration has placed the blame squarely with drinkers of alcohol for not opening pubs and bars in Thailand. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221281-reopening-bars-people-drinking-alcohol-are-difficult-to-control-and-risk-spreading-virus/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 22, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 Good news for drinkers in Chiang Mai - alcohol can be served in restaurants up to 9pm Picture: Manager Chiang Mai has decided to buck the trend of allowing the serving of alcohol. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221282-good-news-for-drinkers-in-chiang-mai-alcohol-can-be-served-in-restaurants-up-to-9pm/ 1 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 VIDEO: Two insurgents killed after gun fight with security forces at resort in Pattani Picture: Daily News A video taken at the Awada Resort in Pattani in the far south of Thailand was more than three minutes long and featured the sound of dozens of rounds of gunfire. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221283-video-two-insurgents-killed-after-gun-fight-with-security-forces-at-resort-in-pattani/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 22, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 Foreign arrivals in July: 146,000 and ten times more by December, says transport minister Thailand's transport minister Saksayam Chidchob spoke to Daily News after attending a meeting regarding the preparedness of airports and particularly Phuket for the much heralded re-opening of Thailand. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221287-foreign-arrivals-in-july-146000-and-ten-times-more-by-december-says-transport-minister/ 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 8.3% of Thailand’s population receive first vaccine dose, 3.3% fully vaccinated 8.3% of the entire population of Thailand, or 5,526,039 people, have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, while only 2,153,018 have had their second doses, or 3.3% of the population, according to the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221288-83-of-thailand’s-population-receive-first-vaccine-dose-33-fully-vaccinated/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 Phuket Sandbox: Foreign tourists will find more than three quarters of businesses shut Picture: Manger The much heralded Phuket Sandbox looks set to become the dampest of damp squibs, especially if a Manager report from Patong beach is to be believed. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221290-phuket-sandbox-foreign-tourists-will-find-more-than-three-quarters-of-businesses-shut/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 Video: CCTV shows "angry" ex douse husband's motorcycle in gasoline and start fire in Bangkok school carpark Picture: Daily News A chilling video on YouTube showed the moment when a woman calmly doused a motorcycle in a school parking lot in Bangkok in gasoline. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221292-video-cctv-shows-angry-ex-douse-husbands-motorcycle-in-gasoline-and-start-fire-in-bangkok-school-carpark/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 UK govt ruling on quarantine could be a welcome boost to British tourists visiting Phuket File photo for reference only//REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne A review of travel restrictions by the UK government later this week could result in a welcome boost for Thailand’s ‘Phuket Sandbox’ project. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221293-uk-govt-ruling-on-quarantine-could-be-a-welcome-boost-to-british-tourists-visiting-phuket/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 Video: Gold shop owners fight back despite armed robbers - gun jams and they flee with 500,000 baht in jewelry Picture: Daily News Dramatic footage from the Yaowarat Wiang Haeng gold shop in Muang Haeng sub-district of Chiang Mai showed an armed robbery. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221295-video-gold-shop-owners-fight-back-despite-armed-robbers-gun-jams-and-they-flee-with-500000-baht-in-jewelry/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 Going the wrong way on the expressway! Netizens call for police to act Picture: Daily News Footage from a person called Pop Cp on the Twitter site of JS 100 radio station showed a red plate white car going the wrong way on the expressway. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221297-going-the-wrong-way-on-the-expressway-netizens-call-for-police-to-act/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 22, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 VIDEO: Police officer fined 1,000 baht for red light smash in central Thailand video screenshot Extraordinary footage from a dash cam published by Thai Rath showed the moment when a police pick-up went through a red light in Prachinburi, central Thailand. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221298-video-police-officer-fined-1000-baht-for-red-light-smash-in-central-thailand/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 22, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 TAT supports Central Group’s ‘Shopcation Exclusive Privileges’ to welcome back tourists to Phuket Starting from 1 July, 2021, Phuket will be the first destination in Thailand to reopen to fully vaccinated international travellers. TAT Newsroom Bangkok, 21 June, 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is supporting the Central Group in launching the “Shopcation Exclusive Privileges” promotion, offering special deals from participating business units under the Central Group to welcome back tourists to Phuket under the “Phuket Sandbox” programme. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221302-tat-supports-central-group’s-‘shopcation-exclusive-privileges’-to-welcome-back-tourists-to-phuket/ 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 COVID-19 restrictions updated for Trat - here are the latest requirements File photo for reference only Trat provincial governor on Monday (June 21) announced updated requirements for people entering the province. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221309-covid-19-restrictions-updated-for-trat-here-are-the-latest-requirements/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 Schools in several provinces closed as COVID-19 infections re-emerge File Image Schools in several of Thailand’s provinces have been ordered to close, just a week after the start of the new school term, as a number of students have been found to be infected with COVID-19. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221312-schools-in-several-provinces-closed-as-covid-19-infections-re-emerge/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Thailand to narrow gap for AstraZeneca shots in bid to curb Delta variant FILE PHOTO: A health worker prepares a dose of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the Central Vaccination Center, inside the Bang Sue Grand Station, Thailand, June 21, 2021. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha BANGKOK (Reuters) - A Thai medical committee has agreed to narrow the gap between doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to eight weeks from 10-12 weeks previously in places where there has been outbreaks of the Delta variant, an official said on Tuesday. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221328-thailand-to-narrow-gap-for-astrazeneca-shots-in-bid-to-curb-delta-variant/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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