ÅTERIGEN EN PLATS I BANGSAEN MED PÅ LISTAN !!! TIMELINE: Chonburi including Pattaya informs residents who visited places in relation to most recent Chonburi Covid – 19 cases Thursday, 6 May 2021, 19:06. Pattaya News



Pattaya, Chonburi –

The Chonburi Public Health Office last night (May 4^th) has released another timeline to inform people who went to specific places last month and this month to notify health authorities and monitor their health in regards to Covid-19. The following is an English translation of the release.

1. Fun Gym Pattaya in Soi Siam Country Club (Mit Kamon Intersection), Nongprue from April 19^th to April 20^th and on April 26^th from 6:15 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
2. Duang Phon Restaurant in Ko Chan from April 21^st to April 30^th from 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.
3. Markets in Ko Chan district from April 21^st to May 3^rd from 3:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
4. Fun Gym Pattaya Huayyai branch, Banglamung from April 22^nd to April 29^thfrom 7:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
5. Gas shop in Ban Suan, Mueang Chonburi from April 25^th to May 4^th. Time was not given.
6. Dynasty Tire Shop Panat Nikhom branch on April 29^th from 11:00 A.M. to midday.
7. Chicken rice Jom Palang restaurant Bang Saen, Saen Suk on April 29^th from 9:30 A.M. to 10 P.M.
8. Public van from Morchit Bangkok to Wiparam Hospital Amata Nakhon in Klong Tamru, Mueang Chonburi on May 2^nd from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
9. Mister Donut in Big C Extra Central Pattaya, Nongprue from on April 18^th, 21^st, 23^rd, 25^th and on May 3^rd from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

If anyone has problems with respiratory symptoms and/or fever within 14 days from when they had visited those places, they must go to a hospital, according to the Chonburi Public Health Office.

Please inform the hospital that you visited the same place as a Covid-19 confirmed case, they continued.

The Chonburi Department of Public Health announced 76 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 this morning (May 6^th), a significant drop from yesterday. 

Official assures foreigners they will get vaccines. A high-ranking official has confirmed that authorities plan to include 3 million foreigners living in the country in its mass vaccination programme to protect the entire population, amid concerns over the scope of vaccine access. Bangkok Post

Official assures foreigners they will get vaccines

A man gets a Covid-19 vaccine shot at Wat Klong Toey Nai in Klong Toey district on Wednesday. (Photo by Varuth Hirunyatheb)

A high-ranking official has confirmed that authorities plan to include 3 million foreigners living in the country in its mass vaccination programme to protect the entire population, amid concerns over the scope of vaccine access.

"Anybody living in Thailand, whether they be Thai or foreign, if they want they vaccine, they can get it," Opas Kankawinpong, head of the disease control department, told a briefing.

"No one is safe until everyone is safe," he added.

The government has repeatedly said foreigners would be offered vaccines.

But concerns among expatriates have been raised in recent weeks, with some venting frustrations on social media about a lack of public information, problems registering or confusion over private vaccine availability.

The country needs to immunise about 50 million people to achieve herd immunity of about 70% of the population, based on estimates of 67 million Thais and 3 million foreign residents, he said.

The mass immunisation programme has not started yet. Only frontline workers are getting the shots from the stock of 2.5 million doses of Sinovac vaccines.

Its main source of vaccines will be a local manufacturer set to produce AstraZeneca's vaccines after June.

Anxiety over vaccines has risen as the country deals with its biggest outbreak so far, with more than two-thirds of its 336 fatalities recorded in the past month alone.

New daily infections have been stable at around 2,000 since mid-April. There were 1,911 new coronavirus cases and 18 deaths announced on Thursday.

The Public Health Ministry is working on other ways to include non-Thais in the vaccination programme, including via mobile applications or direct contact from hospitals, according to the Foreign Ministry. 

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Everything you need to know about Covid vaccines in Thailand right now | Thaiger





Everything you need to know about Covid vaccines in Thailand right now

By 

Tim Newton

Thursday, May 6, 2021

Which Covid vaccines are available in Thailand?

Thailand's FDA has licensed 3 Covid-19vaccines – AztraZeneca/Oxford University, Sinovac from China and Johnson Johnson. Only the AztraZenaca and Sinovac vaccines are currently delivered and available in Thailand at this time. Others will likely be approved in the next few months, including the Pfizer/Moderna mRNA vaccine (paperwork submitted) and Sputnik V from Russia.

Who imports the vaccines?

The Thai Government imports all vaccines and organises the distribution throughout the country. At this stage they have prevented private institutions or private hospitals from independently importing Covid vaccines. That situation could change as the government have publicised mixed messages about the issue in the past.

Who is receiving the vaccine now?

Whilst there has been delivery and distribution of vaccines up to date, there are more on the way with the intention of vaccinating around 70% of the Thai population by the end of the year. Only in Phuket has there been any major vaccination where a reported 22% of the island's population has received at least one dose. The second most vaccinated province is Samut Sakhon, the hotzone for the late December 2020 outbreak. The rest of the country is still sitting at around 1% or less.

Are the vaccines safe?

Yes. Despite some noise on the internet, the vast majority of people receiving the approved vaccines for Covid 19 are not displaying any concerning side effects following vaccination. Like all vaccines, there will be a small number of people with adverse reactions but the numbers are statistically negligible compared to the risks of not having a vaccine at all.

As of today (May 6), 1.16 billion people in the world have now been vaccinated – well on the way to a major milestone in the fight against Covid-19.

Be careful when consuming information on the internet and check the source of the information. If you have never heard of the source of the information before, Google them and check their credentials. There is, sadly, a lot of nonsense being published across the internet. Caveat emptor.

Who is being targeted for vaccination?

Healthcare professionals and people in the healthcare sector, populations in outbreak areas, elderly and people with pre-existing medical conditions. The vast majority of people are Thai with only a small group of expats vaccinated – mostly working in the education sector.

The news for foreigners receiving a vaccination keeps changing. As it stands the foreign population are at the bottom of the list with no definitive policy on how or when Thailand's foreign population will be vaccinated.

What does the vaccination cost?

The vaccine is free to Thais, fully paid for by the Thai government through its public health system. There are no privately available vaccines at the moment, for payment or otherwise.

When will expats be able to expect the vaccine?

We simply don't know at the moment. The situation is very dynamic with foreign embassies being challenged to help their citizens. At this stage they are refusing to provide any assistance, across the board, regarding helping with vaccination of their citizens.

The Thaiger will report the latest information about this issue, accurately and in a timely manner.

Can I still go to hospital or clinics for other medical situations?

Absolutely. And you should still keep any regular appointment you may have had before this current outbreak. But it's also a good time to think ahead and stock up on any vital medications and keep the phone number of your physician at hand. Take appropriate precaution if you need to visit a Thai hospital at this time and understand that there may be longer waiting times than usual.

If you have private health insurance you should be using the services of a private hospital at this time rather than overloading Thailand's public health system.

Can I travel to Thailand at this time?

Yes. There are visas available and the borders are technically "open". But there are still hoops to jump through and paperwork to prepare. DON'T make any booking for flights or ASQ hotels, or anything else for that matter, until you have spoken to the Thai embassy in your home country, even if you intend to travel from another part of the world.

Chonburi Covid – 19 cases drop to 76 confirmed and new infections. Pattaya News



Chonburi –

The Chonburi Department of Public Health announced 76 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 this morning (May 6^th), a significant drop from yesterday.

This makes a total of 3,041 cases of Covid-19 in the current round of infections, with 1,600 still in medical care, with seven recorded deaths in Chonburi since the start of this recent round of infections in early April.

Additionally, 1,434 people in total have now been released from medical care and fully recovered since this current wave began. 96 were released yesterday.

The district-level new cases were as follows today:

Mueang Chonburi with 19, Si Racha 12, Banglamung (including Pattaya) 25, Phanat Nikhom 2, Sattahip 3, Pan Thong 9, Ko Chan 3, and 3 patients from other provinces transferred to Chonburi for medical care.

The details on today's cases given were:

1. Close contact from previous confirmed case from nightclub in the province, 1 case
2. Work in places with many people, 2 cases
3. Close contact from previous confirmed case
   • In work places, 19 cases
   • In families, 14 cases
4. Close contact from previous confirmed casesunder investigation, 23 cases
5. In the process of investigation in general 17 cases

In the last day, a total of 138 close contacts were tested from contact tracing, and 847 people were tested in proactive testing when medical staff goes out into the community.

All are pending results. Additionally, another 802 people were tested from Royal mobile testing vans and are also waiting for results as officials step up aggressive community testing.

Finally, checkpoints with document requirements have been canceled as of yesterday in Chonburi BUT people are still being "requested" not to travel or leave the province but no longer need to go through a manual documentation process to get permission to leave which could put them and officials at risk of getting Covid-19.

Thailand’s pandemic credibility goes from hero to zero. Thai Thaiger / AFR



 

Thailand's global reputation for pandemic management goes down the pan

By 

Maya Taylor

Thursday, May 6, 2021

Oh, how the tables have turned… This time last year, Thailand was in strict lockdown to combat a pandemic that was raging around the globe, while countries such as the US and UK dithered over how to handle the crisis. The upshot was both western countries ended up with two of the world's highest infection rates and preventable deaths. Thailand's lockdown had a significant impact on the economy, particularly in the tourism sector, but the government's tough action then meant the country was able to curb the spread and get back to semi-normal.

However, it seems Covid-19 was simply biding its time. All it took was an overly-confident (some might say arrogant) government and a complacent public. The third wave that now has the country in its grip – in particular, Bangkok and surrounding provinces – was sparked by nightlife in the capital and so-called "hi-so" members of society, allegedly including some political figures.

At the time of writing, Thailand has reported 1,911 new infections and 18 deaths in the last 24 hours. Last month, the country reported 36,650 new cases – more than it had recorded since the start of the pandemic. A number of field hospitals have been opened in Bangkok and other parts of the country, as fears of bed shortages grow. There have been reports that some hospitals – predominantly in Bangkok – have been refusing to carry out Covid-19 testing because they don't have enough beds to comply with the government's mandatory hospitalisation policy for all who test positive.

Meanwhile, the national vaccine rollout has been slammed for its snail-like pace and the low number of doses available. For reasons known only to them, the government has decided to run with just 2 vaccines – China's Sinovac and AstraZeneca, which will be produced locally under a technology transfer deal. The company chosen to manufacture the vaccine is Siam Bioscience, which was set up by CPB Equity, an investment arm of the Crown Property Bureau. Although the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine has also gained the approval of the Food & Drug Administration, there appears to be no rush to order it.

In the meantime, countries such as the UK and the US, derided initially for their slow response to Covid-19, are racing ahead with vaccinating their populations in the hope of achieving herd immunity and rebooting their economies. With Thailand's limited vaccine supply currently off-limits to non-Thais, some expats are considering long and expensive trips for the sole purpose of inoculation.

In Thailand, people are angry and PM Prayut Chan-o-cha and his side-kick, the Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, have been blasted for their handling of the crisis. In particular, the decision to allow inter-provincial travel to go ahead over the recent extended Songkran holiday has come back to haunt them. A petition calling for Anutin's resignation has received over 228,400 signatures at the time of writing, although many see him as lacking any real power under the PM's rule, who has now taken sole charge of handling the pandemic.

The Australian Financial Review quotes Ken Lohatepanont, a political analyst based in Bangkok, who sums up how people are feeling.

"Everyone is angry right now – business leaders, SMEs, ordinary people, I've heard even the government's coalition partners are discontent. The government's worst mistake was letting the Songkran break happen. We already knew then the outbreak would be serious, and inexplicably Prayuth let everyone travel around the country, saying 'whatever happens, happens'."

SOURCE: AFR

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Chonburi government asks for condo, apartment owners, landlords, etc. to help stop mingling, parties, social gatherings Wednesday, 5 May 2021, 21:21. Pattaya News



Chonburi-

The Chonburi government, in partnership with the Chonburi Department of Public Health and Public Relations, released a "request" this evening on their PR channels asking landlords, owners, juristic offices, and similar roles for "assistance" in stopping social gatherings, parties, mingling, and other similar activities from people who don't live in the same direct household in condos, apartments, rooms for rent, dormitories, etc from today until further notice.

The request is designed, according to authorities, to help stop the spread of Covid-19 in the province.

It is important to note this is not "an order" but a request for cooperation from those who run condos and similar buildings. The request follows what Chonburi Public Health Officials describe as multiple cases being traced directly to private house parties and gatherings at apartments and condos across the province.  The official government direction right now is for people to stay at home except for essential, critical travel.

Under the Emergency Decree to control Covid-19, parties and "social style" events are all currently prohibited, especially those that include drinking alcohol with large groups of people. Entertainment venues have been closed for close to a month and restaurants have been closed for dine-in since last week. Authorities spent much of the past few days focused on stopping people from mixing at local beaches as we covered here at The Pattaya News and now seem intent on stopping mixing in regards to house parties.

The "request" in Thai is below.



Sanesuk Mayor warns pit bull owner who reportedly let them wander Bangsaen area unaccompanied. “Local residents are concerned that kids and elders might be in danger or even that the dogs could get hit by a driver, injuring both the animal and the person.” Mayor Tui continued. The Pattaya News

Sanesuk Mayor warns pit bull owner who reportedly let them wander Bangsaen area unaccompanied

Wednesday, 5 May 2021, 14:13

Chonburi –

The Sane Suk Mayor has warned via social media and local news media an owner who reportedly let their two pit bulls wander unaccompanied around the Bangsaen area earlier this week.

The Sane Suk Mayor, Narongchai 'Tui' Khunplome said through his public relations accounts, "I have received multiple complaints from local residents they saw two pit bull dogs were walking on a street near a beach in public without their owner present. This is not the first time and after further investigation, we have determined these are not strays but appear to be allowed to wander by their owner."

"Local residents are concerned that kids and elders might be in danger or even that the dogs could get hit by a driver, injuring both the animal and the person." Mayor Tui continued.

"The Sanesuk municipality law states that pets should not be in public without an owner. Owners should also clean up all waste from their pets." Mayor Tui added.

The Mayor did not identify the owner in public by name.

The Pattaya News notes that we get multiple complaints on a regular basis about stray animals in and around the Pattaya area but have rarely heard about Sanesuk in regards to stray dogs, or animals allowed out without their owner, as opposed to Banglamung.  Since Covid-19 caused many people to leave Chonburi and some abandoned their pets while other animals moved into areas without tourists or people, the population of stray animals has greatly increased in Banglamung especially. The issue is polarizing, with many residents divided on what should be done in regards to the stray animal situation.

The general, and humane, method of control supported by most major animal rights associations, including the Soi Dog Foundation, is to spay or neuter, vaccinate and release animals back into their natural environments for multiple reasons as this prevents more aggressive dogs from moving into the territory or animals being confined to what are described as by animal rights advocates as woefully inadequate pounds. Of course, if the animal is aggressive or unfriendly, animal rights foundations support their removal from the streets.  Thailand does not, as a general practice, euthanize animals for religious and cultural reasons.

It is worth noting there were no reports of these particular dogs being aggressive or unfriendly, just that several residents were "concerned." The original post by the Sanesuk Mayor has now had 7000+ likes and 900 comments regarding the situation, with polarized opinions on the situation.

The concern of local residents follows an owner passing away after being attacked in the Pattaya area by his pitbull last month.

Read more about the previous story in the link below.

UPDATE: Owner passes away after being attacked in Pattaya area by his pitbull yesterday 

3 Covid-19 vaccines have been approved by the Thai Food and Drug Administration while 3 more pharmaceutical and biotech companies are in the process of registering Covid-19 vaccines for use in Thailand, according to FDA secretary general Phaisan Dankhum. So far, the FDA has approved the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, which was made in partnership with Oxford University in the UK and now being produced locally by Siam Bioscience. The FDA also approved the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine and China’s CoronaVac vaccine, which was produced by Sinovac. The Thaiger

3 Covid-19 vaccines approved by Thai FDA, 3 more in registration process

By 

Tanutam Thawan

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

3 Covid-19 vaccines have been approved by the Thai Food and Drug Administration while 3 more pharmaceutical and biotech companies are in the process of registering Covid-19 vaccines for use in Thailand, according to FDA secretary general Phaisan Dankhum.

So far, the FDA has approved the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, which was made in partnership with Oxford University in the UK and now being produced locally by Siam Bioscience. The FDA also approved the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine and China's CoronaVac vaccine, which was produced by Sinovac.

Moderna has submitted all of the required documents to the Thai FDA and Phaisan says it should be registered for use in Thailand this month. He says the administration is currently receiving registration documents from Biogenetech for its Covaxin vaccine and KinGen Bioteach for its Sputnik V vaccine.

The Thai government has also shown interest in the Pfizer vaccine, which studies show is safe for children 12 and up. However, no steps have been made in the registration process.

PM Prayut Chan-o-cha set a goal to vaccinate more than half the population by the end of the year. It's a little unclear if expats are included in that goal.

In a press briefing last week, a spokesperson from the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration said expats in Thailand will be included in the national rollout of Covid-19 vaccinations and an immunisation plan for foreigners would be released at a later date. On the other hand, a spokesperson from the Public Health Ministry recently said that Thais will have priority in the next stage of vaccinations due to the limited number of doses, adding that expats will need to wait until Thailand has a surplus of vaccines.

"The vaccines right now are only reserved for Thai people who are now at a high-risk level or living in the severe outbreak areas."



Three embassies have joined the new social-media trend started by the “Yai Pratet Kan Ter” (Let’s move out of this country) group by providing advice on their Facebook pages. Meanwhile, the Australian, Swedish and British embassies have jumped on the “moving out of Thailand” trend by posting advice for those interested in their countries. Bangkok Jack / The Nation





Three embassies have joined the new social-media trend started by the "Yai Pratet Kan Ter" (Let's move out of this country) group by providing advice on their Facebook pages.

The "Yai Pratet Kan Ter" Facebook page was launched on Friday and quickly became popular, gathering as many as 650,000 followers as of Tuesday morning.

Most posts on this page are from people sharing their experiences overseas as well as advice on moving from Thailand to other countries.

This group is also one of the top trending hashtags on Twitter.

Meanwhile, the Australian, Swedish and British embassies have jumped on the "moving out of Thailand" trend by posting advice for those interested in their countries.

The Swedish Embassy, for instance, points out that Sweden is known for equality, a strong welfare system that covers everybody living there and innovation.

The Australian mission posted a list of Aussie slang, their meanings and the link to a quiz to see if readers understand the words.

The UK Embassy, meanwhile, presented the "graduate route visa" for those receiving degrees in the UK. Under this programme, those who graduate from a British university can apply to work in the country. – The Nation

Govt watches 'Move Abroad' movement. In just four days, the group, which was formed on May 1, has logged more than 650,000 members who share tips on studying and working abroad. However, political content and posts about highly sensitive issues which are alleged to be in violation of the lese majeste law have also been spotted. Bangkok Post

Govt watches 'Move Abroad' movement

Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaiwut Thanakhamanusorn

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is closely monitoring a new Facebook group "Let's Move Abroad" which sprang up out of frustration over the government's handling of the Covid-9 pandemic.

In just four days, the group, which was formed on May 1, has logged more than 650,000 members who share tips on studying and working abroad. However, political content and posts about highly sensitive issues which are alleged to be in violation of the lese majeste law have also been spotted.

DES Minister Chaiwut Thanakhamanusorn said the ministry's working panel is keeping an eye on the new group and has been instructed to take legal action against any illegal content when necessary.

He said most of the content generally provides useful information about studying and living abroad, which is a good thing and should be encouraged.

Several state agencies, including the Education Ministry and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) are ready to support any Thais seeking to pursue study or a career overseas.

However, he admitted that several posts, while offering tips, were deemed to have a political agenda, with a perceived intent to cause divisions and offend the royal institution.

"I've ordered the working panel to regularly review the content and take legal action if need be," he said.

Mr Chaiwut urged group members not to share information or advice that could affect ties between Thailand and other countries, such as how to evade immigration checks.

He also warned forum users to be wary of scammers preying on people seeking jobs overseas, saying the Labour Ministry received more than 1,500 complaints during 2018-2020.

The "Let's Move Abroad" page has caught the attention of some countries in which members have shown an interest.

The Swedish embassy in Thailand posted a message saying why Sweden is a potential destination.

"Are you dreaming about moving abroad? Here are a few reasons why Sweden should be considered -- strong labour rights and protection, gender equality, innovations appreciation and social welfare for all."

The Australian embassy in Thailand also jumped on the bandwagon.

"Before joining #TeamAustralia, let's get to know some slang the Aussies use. Our page will on Wednesday present five words about food that only Aussies understand."

Other countries of interest include Japan and Norway. 

Chonburi including Pattaya informs residents who visited places in relation to most recent Chonburi Covid -19 cases . BANGSAEN IS UNFORTUNATELY BACK ON THE LIST AGAIN !!



Banglamung –

The Chonburi Public Health Office last night (May 3^rd) has released another timeline to inform people who went to specific places last month and this month to notify health authorities and monitor their health in regards to Covid-19. The following is an English translation of the release.

1. Shabu Pungkang Bang Saen restaurant, Sane Suk, Mueang district on April 19^thfrom 6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M..
2. 7-Eleven Nong Klong Sao Branch in Ban Bueng district from April 19^th to April 24^th and from April 26^th to April 30^th from 11:30 A.M. to 9:30 P.M..
3. Fishing area at Bang Phra Reservoir in Si Racha from April 20^th to May 1^st from 7:00 AM to 5:00 P.M.
4. ASUS shop at Tuk Com shopping Plaza Si Racha on Sukhumvit Road in Si Racha on April 24^th from 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M..
5. Bake n' Brew Soi Chalerm Phrakiet 23, Nongprue from April 24^th to April 29^thfrom 7:30 A.M. to 7:00 P.M..
6. Chonburi Subaru Bypass in Mueang Chonburi district on April 26^th from 8:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M..
7. Public van 48 Bangkok – Pattaya from Homepro Bang Phli in Samut Prakan destination Plus Mall Amata Nakhon in Klong Tamru, Mueang Chonburi on April 26^th from 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M..
8. Curry and rice restaurant in front of Chef Moo Kata buffet in Soi Nern Plubwan from April 26^th to April 27^th from 5:00 A.M. to 7:00 A.M..
9. Nasal Clinic Doctor Banjerd on Surasak 1 Road in Si Racha on April 27^th from 5:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M..
10. MK restaurant Plus Mall Amata Nakhon in Klong Tamru, Mueang Chonburi from April 27^th to April 28^th from midday to 1:00 P.M.
11. Boat noodle restaurant in front of Banglamung Hospital on April 28^th from midday to 1:00 P.M..
12. Tesco Lotus Borwin Branch on from April 28^th to April 30^th from 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M..
13. Esso gas station (Banchadit) in Borwin, Si Racha on April 30^th from 1:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M..
14. HOT POT Plus Mall Amata Nakhon in Klong Tamru, Mueang Chonburi on April 30^th from 1:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M..
15. 7- Eleven near Kasikorn Bank in Bor Thong on May 1^st from 11:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M..

If anyone has problems with respiratory symptoms and/or fever within 14 days from when they had visited those places, they must go to a hospital, according to the Chonburi Public Health Office.

Please inform the hospital that you visited the same place as a Covid-19 confirmed case, they continued.

The Chonburi Department of Public Health announced 91 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 this morning (May 4th), a decline from yesterday that saw 153 cases.