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AirAsia In Thailand Suffers Heavy Losses

17 Aug, 2021

Asia Aviation Plc, the major shareholder in Thai AirAsia, posted a net loss of THB1,692 million during the second quarter of 2021, compared to a net loss of THB1,141 million in the same period last year.

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PG Reports First Half-year Losses

17 Aug, 2021

Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited reported a net loss of THB1,454.4 million for the first half of 2021, according to a statement to the Stock Exchange of Thailand last Friday.

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Phuket Marks 50 New Local Infections, One New COVID Death

17 Aug, 2021

The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report marked 50 new local infections on the island yesterday (Aug 16)

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Thailand’s Revival Must Await Quarantine Ending, Says Report

17 Aug, 2021

Most European vacationers won’t consider Thailand as a holiday resort until fully vaccinated tourists are spared compulsory quarantine, according to a report by a group of British travel agents.

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Thailand Hits New Record With 239 Deaths, 20,128 Infections

17 Aug, 2021

Thailand’s toll from Covid-19 hit a new high on Tuesday with 239 deaths, while new infections stood at 20,128.

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Thammasat Set To Import Covid-19 Vaccines Independently

17 Aug, 2021

Thammasat University Council announced on Monday that university councillors have unanimously agreed to invoke a regulation that allows it to source medicines and equipment necessary for treating patients.

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Nod For 7+7 Provides Cheer

17 Aug, 2021

Cut in mandatory Phuket stay a boon

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Phuket Restricts Workers' Movements

17 Aug, 2021

New measures have been ordered by the provincial communicable disease committee to curb the latest outbreak of Covid-19, which has been linked to workers' camps, factories and other workplaces on the island.

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THAI Announces Six-Month Operational Performance Results For 2021 During Its Business Rehabilitation

17 Aug, 2021

As of June 30, 2021, total assets of THAI and its subsidiaries were THB 168,582 million, a decrease of THB 40,715 million (19.5%) from December 31, 2020. Total liabilities were THB 285,066 million, a decrease by THB 52,896 million (15.7%) from December 31, 2020.

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GPO’s Inactivated Vaccine Enters 2nd Human Trial After Strong Results

17 Aug, 2021

The Covid-19 vaccine jointly developed by the Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) and Mahidol University has begun phase 2 human trials after generating a strong immune response in phase 1, GPO chief Dr Witoon Danwiboon said on Monday.

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Lockdown Extended, Bank Branches In Malls To Reopen

16 Aug, 2021

The lockdown of 29 provinces hardest-hit by the latest wave of Covid-19 has been extended until the end of this month, but restrictions have been eased on banks and other financial services operating in shopping malls.

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Sandbox Express Bus Extended, Private Vans Now Available To Help Tourists Get Off-island

16 Aug, 2021

The ‘Sandbox Express Bus’, which was to cease operations today (Aug 16), has been extended to continue taking Sandbox tourists from Phuket to Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok until at least Aug 30

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Heavy Downpours To Continue

16 Aug, 2021

Downpours across an estimated 70% of Phuket are forecast to continue through to next week, with the heavy weather expected to intensify by the coming weekend, reports the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).

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Downsized Pattaya Beach Facelift Begins, Will Take 2 Years

16 Aug, 2021

The 116-million-baht facelift of Pattaya Beach got underway over the weekend with hopes it will be completed by November 2023.

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Pattaya Massage, Spa Operators Call For Rent Relief

16 Aug, 2021

Chonburi Governor Pakarathorn Thienchai (right) greets massage and spa workers who call on him to provide rent relief and financial compensation during the continued coronavirus lockdown.

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Bank Of Thailand Head Says Virus Fight May Need 1 Trillion Baht More

16 Aug, 2021

The governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) has called for an additional 1 trillion baht in government spending to counter coronavirus, saying the blow to the economy from the pandemic is greater than from the Asian financial crisis in 1997.

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Hotelbeds Partners With Centara

16 Aug, 2021

Hotelbeds has signed a preferred partnership with Thailand’s leading hotel operator Centara Hotels & Resorts.

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TAT Pins Hopes On Shorter Quarantine

16 Aug, 2021

Easing in Q4 seen boosting demand

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Workers In Fishing Need Monthly Pay

16 Aug, 2021

Oxfam in Thailand is calling on employers in the fishing industry to provide their workers with a monthly wage to help ensure their quality of life during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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7 Per Cent Of Population Fully Vaccinated

16 Aug, 2021

Over 22.50 million Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Thailand, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation said.

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Inquiry Ordered Into Rumours Of Non-target Groups Getting Pfizer Vaccine In Surin

16 Aug, 2021

The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has asked local health agencies to check if people not in the government’s target group had been inoculated with the Pfizer vaccines distributed in Surin province.

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Phuket Extends Covid Curbs Until End Of Month

16 Aug, 2021

Phuket, which is implementing the Phuket sandbox model, is extending Covid restrictions until the end of this month due to rising numbers of new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases.

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'Car Mob' Weekend Sees Violence Escalate

16 Aug, 2021

Clashes with cops at coordinated rallies

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182 Covid Fatalities, 21,157 New Cases Reported

16 Aug, 2021

Thailand logged 182 more Covid-19 fatalities and 21,157 new cases over the previous 24 hours

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Thailand Plans New Strategies To Promote Tourism Safe Areas In Response To Latest US Travel Alert

15 Aug, 2021

TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn said the US move could affect tourism in Thailand slightly, as people tend to consider their health safety before choosing a country for a vacation.

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TAT Plea To Amend Sandbox Plan

15 Aug, 2021

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is asking the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to approve the so-called 7+7 model allowing tourists to stay in Phuket for seven days before visiting other locations.

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209 Daily Covid Fatalities, 21,882 New Cases Reported

15 Aug, 2021

Thailand logged 209 more Covid-19 fatalities and 21,882 new cases over the previous 24 hours

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Phuket Marks 82 New Local Infections

14 Aug, 2021

The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) marked 82 new local COVID-19 infections on the island yesterday (Aug 13), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 1,831.

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Confusion Abounds For Travellers From Thailand Arriving In UK

14 Aug, 2021

On London’s latest health rulings, British vacationers to Thailand’s Sandbox visitor-cocoon program do not have to quarantine, at home or in a hotel, on their return to UK.

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Without Human Intruders, Animals Have Cosy Time In National Park

14 Aug, 2021

With the Kui Buri National Park in Prachuap Khiri Khan province closed to visitors due to Covid-19, the animals there are relaxing in their natural habitat.

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