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No Lockdown Necessary For Bangkok: Public Health Minister

18 May, 2021

There is no need to impose a lockdown in Bangkok as most of the Covid-19 cases discovered in the city have mild symptoms, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.

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Clusters Surge Across Capital

18 May, 2021

Prisons, construction camps drive outbreak

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Mass Jabs Eyed In Hua Hin Ahead Of Tourism Return

18 May, 2021

Vaccinated travellers may get quarantine waivers

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Thailand Hits New High Of 35 Deaths, Including Newborn, And 2,473 Confirmed Cases

18 May, 2021

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Tuesday reported 35 deaths and 2,473 new cases, including 23 overseas arrivals, over the past 24 hours.

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Key Tourism Scam Suspect Turns Self In

18 May, 2021

Businessman Prasit denies all charges

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Thai Economy Shrinks By 2.6% In Q1

18 May, 2021

State urged to curb number of virus cases

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Suicides Rise In Thailand As Covid Decimates Its Tourism Industry

17 May, 2021

Health officials compare the country’s current economic situation to the 1997 Asian financial crisis, when suicide increased by over 20pc

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Bangkok’s Bang Sue ‘megastation’ To Open In June As Mass Vaccination Center

17 May, 2021

Bang Sue Grand Station will open as a mass vaccination center in June and while no appointment will be needed, a national ID card will.

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Khao Kho Park Cliff Closed Over ‘stupid’ Tourist Stunt

17 May, 2021

Tourists parked their car on the edge of a cliff for a stunt photo park rangers have deemed “dangerous” enough to close the site.

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Record-smashing 9,635 New Covid Cases Monday, 25 Deaths

17 May, 2021

71% of new cases found in prisons

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THAI Restructuring Plan Meeting Delayed

17 May, 2021

Thailand’s Bankruptcy Court has rescheduled the date for a crucial creditors’ meeting that will settle a rehabilitation plan deciding the future of Thai Airways International.

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TAT Gives Reassurances On Vaccine Policy

17 May, 2021

The Tourism Authority of Thailand reiterates assurances from the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) that all adult citizens and residents of Thailand, including foreigners regardless of nationality, are eligible for free Covid-19 vaccine jabs.

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Brits Should “definitely Not” Visit Thailand Just Now

17 May, 2021

The British health secretary, Matt Hancock, has told Brits that holidays this summer should certainly not be taken in some countries, including Thailand.

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Moderna Jabs To Be Imported By October

17 May, 2021

Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, which will be offered as an alternative to AstraZeneca and Sinovac, is expected to be available in Thailand by October

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PM Orders End To Face Masks For Speakers At Govt Meetings

17 May, 2021

The government has waived the face-mask rule for speakers during parliament sessions and meetings

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Lampang Leads Provincial Race For Herd Immunity

17 May, 2021

Lampang is quietly running neck-and-neck with Phuket in the race for herd immunity against Covid-19

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Baht Weakens, Could Face Downward Pressure This Week

17 May, 2021

The baht opened at 31.35 to the US dollar on Monday, weakening from Friday’s closing rate of 31.39.

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Prison Covid Infections Rise To 9,789, Chiang Mai Highest

17 May, 2021

A total of 9,789 Covid-19 infections have been found during testing at 12 prisons over the past five days, with the highest number at Chiang Mai Central Prison

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Impact Opens Doors To Virus Patients

17 May, 2021

Field hospital will take pressure off hospitals with sicker patients

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10,000-plus Jabs Daily Will Be Given At Bang Sue Grand Station From May 24: Transport Minister

17 May, 2021

Vaccination points will be set up at the Bang Sue Grand Station’s first floor and mezzanine from next Monday (May 24), Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob announced on Sunday.

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Third-wave Dampens TAT’s Bid To Boost Domestic Tourism

17 May, 2021

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) believes it will not be able to meet its 2021 target because few people are travelling due to the third wave of Covid-19.

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Analysts Shrug At New Scheme

17 May, 2021

Rather than revving up consumer spending, the key to fixing the economy is mass vaccination

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1,219 More Cases Found In 3 Prisons

16 May, 2021

Authorities stepping up testing and quarantine but overcrowding remains biggest challenge

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24 New Covid Deaths, 2,302 New Cases Sunday

16 May, 2021

Twenty-four Covid-19 deaths and 2,302 new cases were reported on Sunday, bringing the accumulated totals to 589 fatalities and 101,447 cases.

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Anutin, Phiphat Arrive In Phuket, Assure July 1 Reopening

16 May, 2021

Government officials again assure July 1 Phuket reopening.

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IMPACT’s Large Field Hospital, Bussarakham Hospital, Officially Opened Yesterday With Thai Prime Minister

16 May, 2021

1,000 to 6,000-patient field hospital opened at IMPACT complex

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Sunday Covid UPDATE: 2,302 New Infections And 24 Deaths

16 May, 2021

The public health department have announced 2,302 new infections and 24 Covid-related deaths over the past 24 hours.

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5 THB Durian Big Seller During Covid-19 Situation.

15 May, 2021

A durian seller reveals her story after her low-priced Durian became a big seller during the Covid-19 situation.

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Thai Government Orders Crackdown On Fake Covid-19 News

15 May, 2021

The Thai government’s Anti-Fake News Centre have been instructed to intensify their efforts to crack down on fake covid-19 news.

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CCSA Announces Mostly Positive Changes To Covid-19 Zone Map

15 May, 2021

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration has announced adjustments to the colour-coded zone map of provinces for Covid-19 in Thailand

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