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Police search for infected tourist who left quarantine hotel
Police search for infected tourist who left quarantine hotel
BANGKOK: Police are tracing a recent Israeli arrival who left his Bangkok hotel without waiting for his COVID-19 test result, which later returned positive.
Government to spend B35bn on COVID vaccines
Government to spend B35bn on COVID vaccines
BANGKOK: A budget of B35 billion will be spent on purchasing 90 million doses of Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines, according deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek.
Dechapol, Sapsiree eye Asian Games glory
Dechapol, Sapsiree eye Asian Games glory
BADMINTON: Newly-crowned mixed doubles world champions Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai are now eyeing success at the Asian Games next year.
Italian tenor Bocelli signed for Phuket party
Italian tenor Bocelli signed for Phuket party
BANGKOK: Phuket Countdown 2022 has confirmed Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will perform at Saphan Hin public park, with the event organiser requiring the audience to show a negative COVID-19 test result and proof of complete vaccination before attending.
Children aged 5-11 allowed Pfizer shot
Children aged 5-11 allowed Pfizer shot
BANGKOK: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday gave the green light to allow children aged 5 to 11 to receive Pfizer’s Comirnaty vaccine so as to build body immunity against COVID-19.
‘Test & Go’ country list to change
‘Test & Go’ country list to change
BANGKOK: The government is expected to revise its list of “Test & Go” countries following the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 as details yesterday (Dec 20) emerged of the country’s earliest recorded local case of the strain.
First local transmission of Omicron confirmed
First local transmission of Omicron confirmed
BANGKOK: A 49-year-old-Thai woman is the first case of local infection with the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, caught from her infected husband, a pilot who arrived from Nigeria, a senior health official said today (Dec 20).
Test & Go entry may be suspended on Omicron concerns
Test & Go entry may be suspended on Omicron concerns
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry will recommend the suspension of the ‘Test & Go’ entry programme for fully vaccinated air travellers because of the escalating Omicron variant situation worldwide.
Maya Bay confirmed to reopen Jan 1
Maya Bay confirmed to reopen Jan 1
KRABI: Maya Beach will definitely reopen to tourists on Jan 1 but swimming will be off-limits, according to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.
Dechapol and Sapsiree make history
Dechapol and Sapsiree make history
BADMINTON: Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai capped off a remarkable year with their first ever world championship crown in Huelva, Spain, yesterday (Dec 19).
More Omicron cases confirmed
More Omicron cases confirmed
BANGKOK: Eight Thais, from two tour groups, tested positive for the Omicron coronavirus variant after returning from an annual pilgrimage to the Islamic holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
Kunlavut, Panipak win top honours
Kunlavut, Panipak win top honours
SPORTS: Badminton player Kunlavut Vitidsarn and taekwondo star Panipak Wongpattanakit were named the best male and female amateur athletes of the year respectively by the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) at an awards ceremony last Thursday (Dec 16).
Para Games gold medallist Nong Fa Natthida arrives home
Para Games gold medallist Nong Fa Natthida arrives home
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: Weightlifter Natthida “Nong Fa” Suchartphong, who won a gold medal at the Bahrain 2021 Asian Youth Para Games, arrived home to a warm welcome yesterday (Dec 17).
Riots continue at Krabi jail
Riots continue at Krabi jail
KRABI: Security remains tight and the situation tense at Krabi prison after a second round of rioting erupted within 20 hours of the first riot breaking out on Thursday (Dec 16) at 10pm.
Inmates riot over COVID-19 in Krabi prison
Inmates riot over COVID-19 in Krabi prison
KRABI: Inmates rioted at the Krabi Provincial Prison last night (Dec 16), demanding better care following a COVID-19 outbreak there, a Justice Ministry spokesman said.
Police boost for nationwide road safety campaign
Police boost for nationwide road safety campaign
BANGKOK: Over 80,000 police officers will be assigned to boost road safety nationwide for inbound and outbound traffic during the New Year holiday break.
TAT gimmick rides on 26 influencers
TAT gimmick rides on 26 influencers
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is planning a massive marketing campaign engaging 26 global and regional influencers to promote the country’s reopening, including Thai-British Formula One driver Alex Albon among the candidates.
Not all COVID saliva test kits approved, FDA warns
Not all COVID saliva test kits approved, FDA warns
BANGKOK: The Food and Drug Administration has not yet approved the registration of saliva antigen test kits which involve putting tips of test strips directly in the mouth.
Tourism ministry unveils portal to assist visitors
Tourism ministry unveils portal to assist visitors
BANGKOK: Thailand has launched a new tourism website, aiming to make travel to the country easier for the 8-15 million tourists expected to visit next year.
War Elephants reach AFF Cup semis
War Elephants reach AFF Cup semis
FOOTBALL: Teerasil Dangda scored twice as Thailand defeated the Philippines 2-1 to qualify for the semi-finals of the AFF Suzuki Cup in Singapore last night (Dec 14).