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1,243 New Prison Covid Infections, 3 Deaths

26 May, 2021

A total of 1,243 new coronavirus infections and three deaths were reported to the Corrections Department's Covid-19 situation committee on Wednesday.

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Vaccine Registration Through App Suspended

26 May, 2021

The government plans to suspend registration for Covid-19 vaccinations through its Mor Prom online platform to forestall a bottleneck, according to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).

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Andaman Coast To Make UNESCO Bid

26 May, 2021

Preparations are underway to nominate Andaman Marine Protected Areas as a World Heritage Site at a World Heritage Committee session in July

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Visakha Bucha Day 2021, Buddhist Holiday

26 May, 2021

Today is a public holiday in Thailand to mark Visakha Bucha Day, the most significant day in the Buddhist calendar.

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China’s Sinopharm Applies For Vaccine Approval In Thailand

26 May, 2021

Thailand’s Food and Drug administration (FDA) revealed today (Tuesday) that all the necessary documents to seek approval for China’s state-owned Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine have been submitted, with a decision expected soon.

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Thong Lor Clubs Deny Covid Raps

26 May, 2021

The managers of Krystal Club and Emerald Club in Bangkok's Thong Lor area, where the third wave of Covid-19 allegedly began, have denied operating an entertainment venue without permission and violating the emergency decree.

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Covid Deaths Hit New Daily High

26 May, 2021

The number of daily Covid-19 deaths reached a new high on Wednesday at 41, with 2,455 new infections.

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British Strain Responsible For 93% Of Thailand’s April Covid Cases

26 May, 2021

Most Covid-19 cases found in April were caused by the British variant, according to results from a test of 300 samples, the Public Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

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Ancient Lintels To Arrive Friday

26 May, 2021

Two ancient lintels, which authorities believed were stolen from archaeological sites in Thailand in the early 1960s, will be returned to the kingdom on Friday.

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AstraZeneca Jabs 'will Be On Time'

26 May, 2021

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul insists the government will be ready to launch a massive Covid-19 vaccination programme as promised from June 7 using AstraZeneca's vaccine.

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Cyclone Yaas Brings Heavy Rains To Andaman Sea And Gulf Of Thailand On May 25-29

25 May, 2021

Heavy rains will be likely in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Ranong, Phangnga, Phuket and Krabi provinces this week.

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Thai Cabinet Officially Extends Emergency Decree Until The End Of July

25 May, 2021

The Thai Cabinet resolved today, May 25th, 2021, to accept a proposal from the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration, or CCSA, to officially extend the Emergency Decree to control the Covid-19 Coronavirus for two months, until July 31st.

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Vimut Hospital In Bangkok Confirms Free AstraZeneca Vaccine For Expats

25 May, 2021

Vimut hospital in Bangkok confirms free AstraZeneca vaccine for expats

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Thai Vietjet Green Season Sale

25 May, 2021

To mark the start of Thailand’s monsoon rain or “green season” Thai Vietjet launched a ‘Fly Green Sale’ promotion with the lowest fares set at THB99.

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Knockdown Sale On AirAsia

25 May, 2021

AirAsia Thailand is focusing on a “Year-End Flight” promotion to fuel recovery in the domestic market that knocks down one-way fares to as low as THB 99**.

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Visakha Bucha Day Is This Wednesday, Alcohol Sales Will Be Forbidden Nationwide In Thailand

25 May, 2021

This Wednesday, May 26th, 2021, will be one of the holiest days of the year-Visakha Bucha Day, also known as Vesak Day, in Thailand.

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Thailand Tightens Security After New Covid-19 Variants Jump Its Borders

25 May, 2021

Thailand’s Prime Minister has ordered tightened border controls after the discovery of the Indian and South Africa variants of covid-19 were discovered in the Kingdom.

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Thai AirAsia Suspends Flights On 21 Routes

25 May, 2021

Thai AirAsia has extended the suspension of flights on 21 routes from June 1 to 13, due to the Covid-19 crisis in the country.

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Sinopharm’s Vaccine On Track For Approval After Thai Importer Submits Documents

25 May, 2021

Complete documents to register Sinopharm’s Covilo vaccine for use against Covid-19 in Thailand have been submitted, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) secretary-general Dr Paisan Dankhum said on Monday.

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Major Cruise Lines To Restart Voyages For Vaccinated Passengers

25 May, 2021

Three giants of the cruise industry will return to the seas within weeks, with Norwegian Cruise Lines on Monday becoming the latest to announce its US ships will set sail starting in early August.

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Thailand Logs 26 Covid Deaths, 3,226 Cases Tuesday

25 May, 2021

There were 26 new Covid-19 fatalities and 3,226 new cases in Thailand over the past 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry reported on Tuesday morning.

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Second AZ Dose 'after 16 Weeks'

25 May, 2021

Govt changes policy amid shortage fears

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WaiThai Debuts In Thailand

24 May, 2021

Two hospitality and tourism executives, Thomas Pfordte and Jantana Tanprasit have launched WaiThai Hospitality, an agency supporting hotels and restaurants during the Covid-19 pandemic and preparing them for the reopening phase.

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Visas For 6 Foreigners Revoked As Investigation Into Pattaya Police Shooting Continues

24 May, 2021

Immigration police revoked visas for six foreigners arrested during a raid on a Chinese online gambling in which two police officers were shot.

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Thailand’s Private Hospital’s Seek 5 Million Jabs Of The Moderna Vaccine

24 May, 2021

Thailand’s Private Hospital Association has announced it plans to order 5 million doses of the Moderna vaccine for paying customers.

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Over 2,700 New Covid-19 Cases And 30 Deaths

24 May, 2021

The Public Health Ministrys emergency operations centre on Monday reported 2,713 new Covid-19 cases and 30 deaths over a 24-hour period.

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Experts Urge More Jab Variety

24 May, 2021

Choice 'helps protect against variants'

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Testing The Stagflation Waters

24 May, 2021

A combination of sluggish economic growth, relatively high unemployment and a worrying inflation figure may be an omen, but several analysts suggest the situation is not critical

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Analysis: When Fully Vaccinated In Thailand, What Can You Do That Non-vaccinated Can’t? Right Now, Nothing, Although That May Change Down The Road

23 May, 2021

A popular question around the world, especially in some Western countries, is what can one do when they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 that they could not do if they were non-vaccinated.

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A Coral Bed For Turtle

23 May, 2021

A green sea turtle is seen asleep on coral reefs, captured on video by an official of Mu Ko Similan National Park in Phang Nga province. World Turtle Day is celebrated on May 23 each year.

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