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First tourists arrive in Phuket under Sandbox scheme
First tourists arrive in Phuket under Sandbox scheme
PHUKET: Twenty-three tourists arrived at Phuket airport on Thursday morning (July 1) as the island reopened to vaccinated foreign tourists under the quarantine-free scheme.
Doctors arrive in capital amid surge in cases
Doctors arrive in capital amid surge in cases
THAILAND: While the government is upbeat about its Phuket reopening scheme, health personnel in Greater Bangkok are struggling to deal with a surge of new COVID-19 infections and deaths.
Patty and Ariya off to Tokyo Games
Patty and Ariya off to Tokyo Games
GOLF: Thailand’s Patty Tavatanakit and Ariya Jutanugarn have officially earned tickets to the Tokyo Olympics.
Regulatory chaos spoils Phuket’s reopening
Regulatory chaos spoils Phuket’s reopening
BANGKOK: The Phuket sandbox experienced regulatory chaos in the days leading up to its reopening on Thursday after an endorsement of the plan was published in the Royal Gazette published on Tuesday night.
Expert wants Sinovac jab drive to cover children
Expert wants Sinovac jab drive to cover children
THAILAND: China’s Sinovac vaccine should be sanctioned for use in children aged three and older by the year’s end to boost efforts to achieve herd immunity against COVID-19, virologist Yong Poovorawan says.
Hospitals set price for Moderna
Hospitals set price for Moderna
THAILAND: The Moderna vaccine will cost B3,400 for two doses when private hospitals in Thailand begin receiving supplies from the American pharmaceutical giant, it was announced yesterday (June 29).
FDA warns against using animal drug as COVID cure
FDA warns against using animal drug as COVID cure
THAILAND: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning people against using the antiparasitic drug Ivermectin to treat COVID-19, saying it is mostly for use in animals.
THAI extends leave without pay, deeper cuts needed
THAI extends leave without pay, deeper cuts needed
THAILAND: Thai Airways International (THAI) is extending its leave-without-pay (LWOP) scheme for another 12 months, as the ailing flag carrier continues to struggle to meet its financial obligations.
Double dose Sinovac ‘up to 91% effective’ against Alpha strain
Double dose Sinovac ‘up to 91% effective’ against Alpha strain
THAILAND: Double doses of the Sinovac vaccine are 71%-91% effective in warding off infection by the Alpha (UK) COVID-19 strain, according to results announced by the Public Health Ministry yesterday (June 28).
PM unfazed by criticism as B7.5bn of aid confirmed
PM unfazed by criticism as B7.5bn of aid confirmed
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted he is unfazed by critics of the government’s handling of the worsening COVID-19 situation after some called on him to step down.
National Insurance Association warns against COVID cons
National Insurance Association warns against COVID cons
THAILAND: The Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA) is warning people against deliberately getting themselves infected with COVID-19 so they can claim insurance.
PM calls meeting to map out further aid
PM calls meeting to map out further aid
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha called an urgent meeting of the government’s economic team today (June 28) to map out relief measures for those affected by the latest measures to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic as Bangkok confirms the first case of the Beta variant, originally detected in South Africa.
Anurak takes over men’s teams in caretaker capacity
Anurak takes over men’s teams in caretaker capacity
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has appointed former Thailand international Anurak Srikerd as the interim head coach of the Thai national men’s teams.
Health system won’t collapse, says Anutin
Health system won’t collapse, says Anutin
THAILAND: Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday (June 24) gave an assurance the country’s public health system will not collapse despite the number of hospital beds and health personnel being at critically low levels amid soaring new COVID-19 cases.
Phuket tipped to receive 6% more visitors
Phuket tipped to receive 6% more visitors
BANGKOK: Phuket International Airport is ready to welcome international tourists under the island’s ’sandbox’ scheme due to start next month and cope with a 6% increase in air traffic, Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Ltd said on Wednesday (June 23).
Sinopharm vaccine gets the green light
Sinopharm vaccine gets the green light
THAILAND: One million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from Sinopharm, which was ordered by Chulabhorn Royal Academy (CRA) as an alternative to currently available options, have passed a quality control test to ensure the lot, which was shipped from China, is safe for use.
Cabinet approves Phuket sandbox
Cabinet approves Phuket sandbox
BANGKOK: The Cabinet on Tuesday (June 22) approved the Phuket Sandbox tourism scheme that sees the island reopen on July 1, followed by a trio of destinations in the Gulf of Thailand ‒ Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao ‒ on July 15, allowing in fully vaccinated tourists from some countries.
Second Astra jab brought forward again
Second Astra jab brought forward again
THAILAND: The second shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine will be brought forward to combat the rapid local transmission of the Delta (Indian) variant of COVID-19, says the Public Health Ministry.
Phuket hopeful UK may halt quarantine for ’amber’ nations
Phuket hopeful UK may halt quarantine for ’amber’ nations
BANGKOK: Thai tourism is hoping that a review by the UK government regarding travel regulations this week will unlock access to another big market for the Phuket sandbox scheme and help draw 93,200 British tourists this year to the island as pent-up demand is expected to be robust.
Third COVID shot may be required
Third COVID shot may be required
THAILAND: The Public Health Ministry is speeding up a study looking into the need for a third COVID-19 vaccine shot for people who are fully vaccinated as certain coronavirus variants are more infectious than others.