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Thursday Covid Update: Record High Of 98 Deaths; 9,186 New Cases

15 Jul, 2021

A record daily high of 98 coronavirus-related deaths was reported today by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration. The CCSA also logged 9,186 new Covid-19 infections

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CCSA To Buy 1m More Doses

15 Jul, 2021

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) plans to procure a million doses of Covid-19 vaccines within two weeks for people in Bangkok

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No Foreign Tourists On First Day Of Samui Reopening

14 Jul, 2021

Tourism operators on Surat Thanis resort islands of Koh Samui, Koh Pha-ngan and Koh Tao are ready for a slow return of foreign travellers from tomorrow (Thursday).

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Provincial Hospitals Near Capacity As Covid Patients Flood Home

14 Jul, 2021

Covid patients looking to return to their home province for treatment should check with the intended hospital first as hospital beds are also beginning to fill up in other provinces besides Bangkok, the government said on Wednesday.

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Hua Hin's Reopening Set For Oct 1

14 Jul, 2021

The seaside resort town of Hua Hin will be reopened to foreign tourists on Oct 1 it was announced on Wednesday

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Royal Academy Taking Orders For Sinopharm

14 Jul, 2021

An application will be made available for download for ordering the Sinopharm vaccine on Thursday and Friday, according to the Chulabhorn Royal Academy (CRA), which imports the vaccine.

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87 Covid Deaths, 9,317 New Cases

14 Jul, 2021

There were 87 more Covid-19 fatalities and 9,317 new transmissions were in Thailand on Tuesday health authorities said on Wednesday morning.

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Vaccine Policy Switch Leaves Health Services Confused

14 Jul, 2021

Hospitals and health offices have been left confused over the mixing of doses of Sinovac and AstraZeneca vaccines after the prime minister questioned the Health Ministry's latest policy to curb the spread of Covid-19.

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Centara Reserve Samui Opens In August

14 Jul, 2021

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, announces the much-anticipated opening date of Centara Reserve Samui in August 2021.

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Get Your Thrill Of Adventure In Phuket

14 Jul, 2021

It’s been over 15 months since the first Covid-19 lockdown and Phuket fans had to make do with make-believe travel but now the Phuket Sandbox programme reopens the door for vaccinated travellers.

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Thai Cabinet Approves Emergency Decree To Be Extended Until At Least The End Of September

14 Jul, 2021

The Thai Cabinet has approved, for the 13th time, an extension of the Emergency Decree from August 1st until at least the end of September as of this afternoon, July 13th, 2021.

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Public Warned About Immigration Police Impersonators Asking For Bribes

14 Jul, 2021

The Thai Immigration Bureau is warning foreign residents and the general public to be careful of people who are impersonating as immigration police officers and asking for bribes or other payments.

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299 People Found To Have Broken Thailand’s Curfew On The First Night

14 Jul, 2021

Police arrested 299 people at police checkpoints for allegedly breaking the newly imposed curfew in 10 provinces, between 9pm last night and 4am this morning

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Samui Plus Set For Slow Reopening

14 Jul, 2021

Initial months to help build awareness

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TDRI Report Blames Government Blunders For Worsening Covid Situation

14 Jul, 2021

The government’s errors in evaluating the situation and flawed decision-making is responsible for the latest Covid-19 wave and the worsening of the pandemic situation, the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) said in a recently published report.

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Thailand Defends Vaccine Mix After WHO Warning

14 Jul, 2021

Authorities said they will mix a first dose of the Chinese-made Sinovac jab with a second dose of AstraZeneca

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Bangkok Lockdown Instantly Chills Pattaya

14 Jul, 2021

Even before Chonburi’s governor issued a new stay-at-home order, Pattaya already had felt the effect of Bangkok’s lockdown, getting even quieter than its already quiet state.

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Govt: Phuket Sandbox Going Well, Marred By Fake News

13 Jul, 2021

The Phuket Sandbox scheme aimed at revitalising the economy and tourism and is going well, with tourists continuing to arrive, but its success has been marred by "fake news"

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56 Covid Deaths, 8,685 New Cases

13 Jul, 2021

There were 56 new Covid-19 fatalities and 8,685 new cases reported over the past 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry said on Tuesday morning.

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Driving Restricted On Bangkok-Pattaya-Rayong Motorway Between 9 Pm-4 Am

13 Jul, 2021

Department of Highways will restrict the use of Motorway No 7 (Bangkok-Chonburi-Pattaya-Map Ta Phut) and Motorway No 9 (Bang Pa-in-Bang Phli and Phra Daeng-Bang Khuntian Interchange) between 9pm and 4am from Monday until July 25th.

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Phuket Sandbox Infections Were ‘expected’

13 Jul, 2021

Phuket Sandbox tourists testing positive for COVID-19 was expected

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Samui Plus Sealed Route Open For Bookings

13 Jul, 2021

Inoculated tourists can start booking for the second reopening destination, Samui Plus, under sealed route programme as the registration for certificate of entry (COE) was opened on Monday.

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Govt Lambasted For Wasting Early Success

13 Jul, 2021

TDRI fiercely critical of later decisions

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Couple Tie Knot During Phuket Sandbox

13 Jul, 2021

A Hong Kong man and his Thai fiancee registered their marriage on Monday while staying in the province under the Phuket Sandbox programme.

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Bangkok Announces Restrictions And Suspension Of Services For All Nationalities

13 Jul, 2021

Bangkok will be partially or fully closed for 14 days. Leaving your residences or hotels between 9 pm-4 am is strictly prohibited.

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AirAsia Cards Reach Million Milestone

13 Jul, 2021

BIG Rewards (formerly AirAsia BIG Loyalty) membership reached 1 million for its AirAsia Credit and Debit cards this week.

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GPO Rejects Claims Moderna Vaccine Price Is Inflated With 88% VAT

12 Jul, 2021

The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) has refuted allegations that it is inflating the price of Moderna vaccine in Thailand.

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Covid Rips Through Royal Thai Airforce Base In Bangkok

12 Jul, 2021

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) says 290 of its personnel have tested positive for Covid-19 at its Don Mueang airbase in Bangkok.

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Sinovac Dumped As Second-dose Vaccine In Favour Of AstraZeneca

12 Jul, 2021

In a major policy change, the Public Health Ministry has decided to use the AstraZeneca vaccine for the second jab for those who received Sinovac as the first dose.

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Covid Vaccine: Thailand Decides To Mix Jabs As Cases Spike

12 Jul, 2021

Thailand has changed its vaccine policy to mix China's Sinovac with the AstraZeneca vaccine in a bid to boost protection.

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