A Singaporean's guide to living in Thailand

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Is this salad?

Yo, some salad (#2 pic). But none of the strong thai herb (which I can’t tahan with our bland taste buds)

 

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This morning the missus made breakfast

Early morning beer, before 1100?

 

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Today’s Covid new cases

New Cases
Thailand 2,507 ( -415 )
Prison 206 ( -254 )
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Total 2,713 ( -669 )

Deaths 30 ( +13 )

 

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After doing the gas BBQ last weekend I decided to try out a charcoal BBQ over the weekend so I went to get one with its accessories

Yesterday evening

Setting up

Starting the fire with the Weber chimney

Great even fire

Hokkaido crab (last minute I decided to steam it), Sausages, filet mignon

Giant Thai river prawns, squid, white clams

Steamed Hokkaido crab full of roe

Grilling

Mantis prawns

The Charcoal Grill

 

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Seems Zuru is my current favourite Japanese restaurant in Bangkok now

Tofu

Super fresh otoro

Sashimi

Sweet sweet otoro

Akami

Flounder Sashimi (Hirame)

Uni and white shrimps

The uni

Grilled fish collar

Fried chicken

Grilled snow fish

Long dinner for two

 

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Today’s Covid new cases

New Cases
Thailand 2,344( -163 )
Prison 882 ( +676 )
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Total 3,226 ( +513 )

Deaths 26 ( -4 )

 

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Todate vaccination data

 

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Todate vaccination data

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Todate vaccination data

With only 970k fully vaccinated over a population of 70mil this is only 1.38% a far cry from the 70% target. Fuck Prayut!

 

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My home cooked Singapore prawn noodle soup, the stock is so yummy

 

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Bangkokians can book their jab from Thursday onwards​

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Bangkokians will be able to book their Covid-19 vaccine via www.ไทยร่วมใจ.com or through the "Pao Tang" app from noon on Thursday, while the administration of vaccines will kick off on June 7.​

Governor Aswin Kwanmuang said the city administration has coordinated with Krungthai Bank and the National Health Security Office to come up with a registration system specific to Bangkok residents.

Vaccines will be available to all Bangkok residents between the ages of 18 and 59, with the exception of those with seven chronic conditions.
To make things easier, Bangkokians who have used the “Pao Tang” app before will not have to re-enter their information. However, those who have never participated will need to register on the website. People who do not have a smartphone can have a family member register on their behalf, though the number of times this can be done will be limited. They can also register at convenience stores like 7-Eleven, Family Mart, Tops Daily and mini Big C stores from 8.30am to 6pm.

Bangkok administration, in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce, city hospitals and related agencies, is setting up vaccination stations at the following venues:
• University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce
• The Street Ratchada
• Central Plaza Lat Phrao
• SCG Vaccination Center, Bang Sue head office
• Siam Commercial Bank headquarters
• Sripatum University (Business Administration Technological College)
• CentralFestival EastVille
• Thai PBS
• Samyan Mitr Town
• Asiatique
• True Digital Park
• Thanya Park
• Central World
• Siam Paragon
• Tesco Lotus Rama VI
• The Emporium
• The Mall Bang Kapi
• Robinson Lifestyle Latkrabang
• Tesco Lotus Minburi
• Big C Romklao
• Iconsiam
• Central Plaza Pinklao
• The Mall Bang Khae
• Big C Bang Bon
• PTT Station Rama 2 outbound (KM12)

Published : May 25, 2021
By : The Nation

 

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Isolated heavy rains forecast for North, Northeast, South​

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A monsoon trough lies across the lower North, the Central region and the Northeast while the southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea, the South and the Gulf of Thailand and will bring isolated heavy rains to the North, the Northeast and the South, the Thailand Meteorological Department said on Wednesday.​

It advised all ships to proceed with caution while small boats should stay ashore as waves in the Andaman Sea are 2-4 metres high and will be above 4 metres during thundershowers.

Here’s the weather forecast for the next 24 hours:

North: Hot day with thundershowers in 60 per cent of the area; gusty winds and isolated heavy rains are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 23-27 degrees and highs of 32-37 degrees Celsius.

Northeast: Cloudy with thundershowers in 70 per cent of the area; gusty winds and isolated heavy rains are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 22-25 degrees and highs of 30-33 degrees Celsius.

Central: Hot day with thundershowers in 40 per cent of the area; gusty winds are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 24-27 degrees, highs of 34-38 degrees Celsius.

East: Cloudy with thundershowers in 60 per cent of the area with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 24-28 degrees, highs of 32-36 degrees Celsius; waves 2 metres high and over 2 metres during thundershowers.

South (east coast): Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 60 per cent of the area; temperature lows of 23-26 degrees, highs of 33-35 degrees Celsius; waves 1-2 metres high and 2 metres during thundershowers.

South (west coast): Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 70 per cent of the area and isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 21-26 degrees, highs of 28-34 degrees Celsius; waves 2-4 metres high and over 4 metres during thundershowers.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 40 per cent of the area; temperature lows of 26-28 degrees, highs of 34-37 degrees Celsius.
Source: Thailand Meteorological Department

Published : May 26, 2021
By : THE NATION

 

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Today’s Covid new cases

New Cases
Thailand 1,976 ( -368 )
Prison 479 ( -403 )
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Total 2,455 ( -771 )

Deaths 41 ( +15 )

 

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Today’s Covid new cases

New Cases
Thailand 2,104 ( +128 )
Prison 1,219 ( +740)
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Total 3,323 ( +868 )

Deaths 47 ( +6 )

 

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I have been thinking of having the Singapore traditional spring roll, popiah, for a very long time. Since yesterday was a public holiday I decided to make this myself for the very first time.

Preparing ingredients for cooking

Making the sweet sauce

Preparing to assemble the popiah

Wrap it up

All fresh ingredient

Did some fried spring rolls too

Video

 

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Today’s Covid new cases

New Cases
Thailand 2,465 ( +361 )
Prison 1,294 ( +75 )
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Total 3,759 ( +868 )

Deaths 34 ( -13 )

 

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Kratom no longer on drugs list​

Bangkok Post PUBLISHED : 28 MAY 2021 AT 05:00

The Kratom plant has been removed from a list of narcotics listed under the amended Narcotics Act.
Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin said the Act has been modified and the new version was published in the Royal Gazette on Wednesday to annul the plant's narcotics status.

The amendment will take effect on Aug 24, Mr Somsak said.

He thanked the organisations involved in pushing for the plant's removal from the list, noting Kratom is a part of local people's lifestyle.

However, cultivation of the plant will still be restricted until a new law to regulate kratom plantations is enacted, the justice minister said.
He said this legislation, also known as the Kratom Law, will detail how the plant is allowed to be used.
It has currently been approved by the Council of State, and the Justice Ministry will forward a proposal to the cabinet.
The ministry has worked with the Food and Drug Administration on an announcement declaring the legality of kratom.
Regarding ongoing criminal cases, the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has been ordered to identify cases that have not been finalised.

It is expected to drop pending cases after the law comes into effect.
Kratom is typically used in traditional medicine.
However, the plant is known to have stimulating effects on the mind, which makes it a popular recreational drug -- one of the reasons why it was classified as a narcotic for many years.