Govt: 8.3% of targeted Thais have received initial vaccination
Govt: 8.3% of targeted Thais have received initial vaccinationA woman gets a Covid-19 vaccine shot at a PTT petrol station on Rama II Road in Bangkok. She was among 223,315 Covid-19 vaccine recipients on Thursday. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)The government said on Friday that 8.3% of the 50 million people targeted for vaccination against Covid-19 had received at least their initial dose, as of Thursday. She said 4.14 million were first doses, and 1.52 million people had also received their second jab. Of 50 million Thais targeted for vaccination to create herd immunity, 8.3% had now received their first jabs and 3.0% their second, Dr Apisamai said.
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June 11, 2021 09:20 UTC
27 Covid deaths, 2,290 new cases
27 Covid deaths, 2,290 new casesEducation personnel have their blood pressure checked before being inoculated against Covid-19 at Bang Sue Grand Station in Bangkok on Thursday. (Photo: Pornprom Satrabhaya)There were 27 more Covid-19 fatalities and 2,290 new cases in the country over the past 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry reported on Friday morning. Since the pandemic started early last year, there have been 189,828 Covid-19 cases. The 2,290 new cases over the past 24 hours included 1,966 community infections and 30 imported cases. India was second with 29.27 million cases, up 91,266, and 363,097 deaths, up 3,402.
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June 11, 2021 02:00 UTC
Four nabbed with 'ice' haul
Four nabbed with 'ice' haulSongkhla: Police arrested four people and seized a large quantity of crystal meth or ya ice worth 135 million baht that had been smuggled from Chon Buri and was destined for Narathiwat. The border patrol police nabbed four suspects -- Withoon Wichianpong, 23, Akkarawin Awat-aksornchuen, 22, Panupong Permcharoen, 32, and a woman, Orawan Thuenbamroong, 24. Police raided the room and found several sacks containing 135kg of ya ice. The police went on a hunt for them and later arrested Mr Withoon at the Samrong intersection on Kananavanich Road. Shortly after, police nabbed Mr Akkarawin at a convenience store in nearby Rattaphum district.
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June 10, 2021 23:15 UTC
Crackdown on workers moving between sites
Crackdown on workers moving between sitesSoldiers, police and thessakij inspectors will combine forces to keep an eye on construction camp sites in Bangkok after some workers were relocated despite orders for them to stay put, says the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA). Both Thai and migrant workers at several sites were found to be moving from one camp to another and spreading the virus, he said. Construction workers do not stay at one site for long. Bangkok has 409 construction sites, many owned by a few companies which shuffle their workers about, he added. Regular inspections of markets are conducted while Covid-19 testing of at-risk groups is being stepped up.
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June 10, 2021 23:03 UTC
Prawit scoffs at 'early election'
Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon on Thursday brushed aside speculation that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha might call an early general election. If not, there is nothing,'' said Gen Prawit, who is also the leader of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP). Gen Prayut told cabinet colleagues on Tuesday that since the government only had one year left in office they should hurry up and implement projects of benefit to the people. Despite playing down talk of an early election, Gen Prawit would not categorically confirm that the government would be able to serve out its four-year term. A PPRP source has nevertheless told the Bangkok Post that Gen Prawit had instructed party MPs to prepare for an election, possibly early next year, without being specific about the likely date.
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June 10, 2021 22:52 UTC
TEST YOURSELF: Come fly with me
TEST YOURSELF: Come fly with mePhoto courtesy of Guru MagazineGet an in-flight experience on the groundTest Yourself is where you can improve your reading skills. Though Thai Airways has been selling some of their in-flight fare at Puff & Pie stores, this is the closest you'll get to flying on Thai Airways without actually being in the sky. But Na-Oh …8… serve airplane food, drinks or just pastries. Thai Airways. Thai Airways.
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June 10, 2021 05:59 UTC
Vietnam wants tournament to be deferred to next year
Vietnam wants tournament to be deferred to next yearThai Olympic official Thana Chaiprasit. The 2021 SEA Games in Vietnam could be postponed, a Thai official said yesterday. Only Vietnam and Myanmar want the 31st SEA Games to be postponed, Thana Chaiprasit, treasurer of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand, said after the meeting. "It seems that Vietnam has decided not to organise the 31st SEA Games this year," Thana said. Vietnam reportedly wants to move the 31st SEA Games to next year.
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June 10, 2021 05:26 UTC
Koh Lan welcomes back tourists
Ta Waen beach on Koh Lan. Thanks to its white sandy beach and crystal clear water, the island attracts tourists all year round. Local leaders expect that reopening of Koh Lan will help local business on the island as well as other attractions in the province. Starting next Monday, the ferry will resume its daily service to Koh Lan while speedboats will also be available. Visit the Facebook Page of Koh Lan Community at bit.ly/3fZGhP6 for more details.
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June 10, 2021 04:30 UTC
Cancellation of period tax proposal in limbo
A gender advocacy group fears that a campaign for scrapping the tax on period products will stall due to political instability. "Many countries have abolished the tax on period products. Scotland is the first country in the world to make period products free for all after a four-year campaign. The country passed the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act last November. If one pad costs 5 baht, women have to pay 125 baht per month, including the tax of 9 baht.
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June 10, 2021 01:18 UTC
End defence fund secrecy
End defence fund secrecyThe opposition's move to dig into the government's classified budget, funds which are free from scrutiny by the House of Representatives, deserves public support. The party has appointed 15 members to a House budget review panel. Yutthapong Charassathien, deputy leader of the party, said the classified funds were not fleshed out. It's unfortunate the government maintains the classified budget for inexplicable projects and activities. Now it's up to the 72-member House budget review panel.
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June 09, 2021 23:15 UTC
Govt jab rollout falls short of public's hopes
Govt jab rollout falls short of public's hopesA few minutes after the prime minister entered Bang Sue Grand Station, dozens of officials formed lines and followed suit. Each wearing a face-mask and respecting social distancing, they were ready for the opening of the national vaccine rollout day on Monday. Cashing in on the meaningless ceremony was already inappropriate -- the ministers didn't seem to realise the risks of the unnecessary site inspection for the prime minister and his entourage on vaccination day. In most advanced countries, vaccination sites have been approved and set up by professionals without prime ministers stealing the show. The high efficiency seems like good news and should fulfill the prime minister's dream of administering 100 million doses within this year.
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June 09, 2021 23:15 UTC
Vietnam to postpone SEA Games until next year
Vietnam to postpone SEA Games until next yearFILE PHOTO: Southeast Asian Games - Closing Ceremony - New Clark Athletic Stadium, Capas, Philippines - December 11, 2019 General view as the Southeast Asian Games flag is handed over to Vietnam during the closing ceremony (Reuters)Vietnam plans to postpone this year's Southeast Asian Games, state media said Wednesday, as the country grapples with a new virus outbreak. But Vietnam reportedly wants to move the 31st SEA Games to next year. "The Vietnam Olympics Committee, the host for SEA Games 31, has sent a letter to countries informing them of its proposal to postpone SEA Games 31 to July 2022 due to the complicated situation of the Covid-19 pandemic," according to Phap Luat Online. The SEA Games Council, based in Bangkok, will meet Wednesday to make a decision, it added. The SEA Games are expected to attract nearly 20,000 participants, including about 7,000 athletes, from 11 countries, according to state media.
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June 09, 2021 07:52 UTC
Your horoscope for Jun 11-17
Your spot-on horoscope for work, money, couples & singles from the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. ♉ GeminiMay 21 – Jun 20(⛹) Your perseverance shines through and colleagues will show you respect and support. ♋ CancerJun 21 – Jul 22(⛹) Before Jun 16, several things may not go your way. From Jun 13-15, don't say something in the heat of the moment as you'll never be able to take it back. (♥) From Jun 16 to 19, don't be too adventurous in bed, or else you may pull a muscle.
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June 09, 2021 04:18 UTC
HERMÈS UNVEILS ITS FIRST DIGITAL FLAGSHIP STORE IN THAILAND
THUS REINFORCING ITS OMNI-CHANNEL AND MULTI-LOCAL NETWORK OF 4 EXISTING STORES IN THE COUNTRYHermes.com launched in Thailand on 2nd June 2021. Initiated and designed with an omni-channel approach by the house’s specialists, it offers a fluid and pleasant browsing experience. In just a few clicks, visitors can explore the creativity of wide-ranging collections from the house’s sixteen métiers. Editorial content – films, photographs and articles – offers deeper insights into Hermès’ worlds. The WTS (Web to Shop) service will also allow customers to purchase objects online and then pick them up at any Hermès store in Bangkok (Central Embassy, Icon Siam or Siam Paragon) and the Hermès store in Phuket, offering both the convenience of online shopping and the Hermès stores experience.
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June 09, 2021 03:56 UTC
Disparity worsens ocean pollution
Ignoring its social roots is one of the main reasons why Thailand's efforts to tackle ocean plastic waste are far from being successful. The documentary A Plastic Ocean helps sensitise the public about the importance of efficient waste management by local communities to reduce marine pollution. The state authorities can no longer treat locals as small, unimportant people to tackle marine plastic pollution. They play an important role in reducing marine plastic pollution. The government should close the disparity gap and empower them by making comprehensive state services available to local communities.
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June 08, 2021 23:26 UTC