Popular Post webfact Posted January 27, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 27, 2020 Surachet resigns, heading to India to be ordained By The Nation Police Lt-General Surachet Hakpal, special adviser at the Prime Minister’s Office, left the office on Sunday (January 26) to become ordained as a Buddhist monk in India for nine days, saying his decision was not political. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145386-surachet-resigns-heading-to-india-to-be-ordained/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 Police crack down on vehicles polluting the air as part of slew of measures By THE NATION The Royal Thai Police has enforced numerous measures to reduce PM2.5 dust particles in the air, and one of them was to arrest owners of vehicles that emitted black smoke, deputy chief of Bangkok Metropolitan Police, Jirasan Kaewsangeak, said on Monday (January 27). Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145301-police-announce-measures-in-bid-to-tackle-air-pollution/?do=findComment&comment=14997499 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 Pattaya to get new viewpoint By The Nation Pattaya City plans to improve the scenery at Bali Hai Cape to make it a sunset viewpoint after the public area was reclaimed from entrepreneurs. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145394-pattaya-to-get-new-viewpoint/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 Health Ministry issues directive on coronavirus reports By The Natinon FILE photo The health office in Chiang Mai said on Monday (January 27) that the Public Health Ministry had instructed provincial health offices to stop reporting the numbers of suspected and confirmed coronavirus cases and wait for the official announcement from the ministry after China announced a ban of all flight to the province after February 7. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145432-chiang-mai-health-ministry-issues-directive-on-coronavirus-reports/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 Policewoman proved negative of coronavirus infection By The Nation Pol Colonel Krisana Pattanacharoen, Royal Thai Police's Deputy Spokesman The Royal Thai Police on Monday (January 27) denied news reports that a policewoman under the Immigration Bureau had been infected with coronavirus, saying that she was only suffering from a flu after a check-up at the Police Hospital yielded negative result, said Deputy Spokesman Pol Colonel Krisana Pattanacharoen. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145433-policewoman-proved-negative-of-coronavirus-infection/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 Thai tourism faces up to Bt100 bn loss from fear of virus By THE NATION Thanawat, left The coronavirus outbreak, if prolonged until March, could cost the Thai tourism industry between Bt80 billion to Bt100 billion or between 0.5 percentage point and 0.7 percentage point of the country's GDP, said Thanawat Phonvichai, president of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145434-thai-tourism-faces-up-to-bt100-bn-loss-from-fear-of-virus/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 Investors advised to hold onto cash , amid deadly virus outbreak By The Nation The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index plunged on Monday (January 27), closing at 1,524.15 or down 2.89 per cent from the end of trade last week amid investors' concerns over impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145436-investors-advised-to-hold-onto-cash-amid-deadly-virus-outbreak/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 Thailand among world’s top 10 for mobile payments by Chinese tourists By The Nation Thailand ranked among the global top 10 for mobile payments by Chinese tourists, fuelled by the country’s “maturity” in mobile payment solutions, a joint report by Nielsen and Alipay said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145437-thailand-among-world’s-top-10-for-mobile-payments-by-chinese-tourists/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 Young Thai soccer players coached by Nagoya Grampus team By THE NATION Two dozens Thai youngsters underwent a football training programme under the guidance of Nagoya Grampus players and staff during the Nagoya Grampus Junior Football Clinic 2020 at the Pattana Golf Club & Resort in Chonburi last week. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145438-young-thai-soccer-players-coached-by-nagoya-grampus-team/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 Prosecutors explain why no murder charge yet filed in Billy’s disappearance The widow of missing Karen rights activist Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen today appealed to the attorney-general for justice, after the Office of Special Cases clarified why it had dropped all charges, except one for malfeasance, against former Kaeng Krachan national park chief Chaiwat Limlikhit-akson and three other ex-park officials. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145439-prosecutors-explain-why-no-murder-charge-yet-filed-in-billy’s-disappearance/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 Thai universities tighten measures on travel to and from China ©SUTchannel Several Thai universities with student exchange programs with Chinese universities, or a large contingent of Chinese students, have taken measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus on campus. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145440-thai-universities-tighten-measures-on-travel-to-and-from-china/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 27, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 27, 2020 Thailand’s PM assures coronavirus situation is “100% under control” Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has assured the public that the novel coronavirus situation in Thailand is “100% under control” and that he will personally take charge of overseeing the operations of all related agencies to deal with the virus, as well as the PM2.5 dust pollution. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145441-thailand’s-pm-assures-coronavirus-situation-is-“100-under-control”/ 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 DSI to take a month deciding whether to challenge prosecutor on Billy’s case The Department of Special Investigation will consider, within a month, whether to challenge the prosecutors’ decision to drop all but one of the charges against former Kaeng Krachan national park officials in connection with the disappearance and suspected murder of Karen rights activist Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145442-dsi-to-take-a-month-deciding-whether-to-challenge-prosecutor-on-billy’s-case/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 Phuket Town roads to close for Chinese New Year parade By The Phuket News The procession will start at 3pm today (Jan 28). photo: PR Dept / file PHUKET: Motorists are being urged to avoid certain roads in the heart of Phuket Town today (Jan 28) as a major street procession is being held to honour Guan Yin, the Chinese Goddess of Mercy, as a part of Chinese New Year celebrations. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145444-phuket-town-roads-to-close-for-chinese-new-year-parade/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 Wastewater overrun lands Phuket resort B10k fine By The Phuket News Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup (centre, in yellow shirt) at the inspection last Monday (Jan 20). Photo: PR Dept PHUKET: A Phuket resort has been fined B10,000 for releasing untreated wastewater into a public drain that empties into the sea at Merlin Beach, south of Patong. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145445-wastewater-overrun-lands-phuket-resort-b10k-fine/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 UPDATE: In virus-hit 'ghost town', stranded Thai student waits for help By Juarawee Kittisilpa and Panu Wongcha-um Thai medical student Badeephak Kaosala is seen on a computer screen as he speaks in an interview about being stranded in Wuhan, China, which is under lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak, January 27, 2020 in this still image taken from social media video . Badeephak Kaosala/via REUTERS BANGKOK (Reuters) - When Thai medical student Badeephak Kaosala dares to leave his rented apartment in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, he puts on a mask, gloves, a hat and layers of clothing to try to avoid infection with the coronavirus that has the city on lockdown. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145395-embassy-offers-aid-to-thai-student-isolated-in-wuhan/?do=findComment&comment=14998329 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 Epstein probe gets 'zero cooperation' from Prince Andrew - U.S. prosecutor By Mark Hosenball Britain's Prince Andrew leaves St. Mary the Virgin church in Hillington, near royal Sandringham estate, in Norfolk, Britain January 19, 2020. REUTERS/Chris Radburn WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Britain's Prince Andrew has provided "zero cooperation" to U.S. authorities probing sex trafficking allegedly carried out by deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein and co-conspirators, a prosecutor said on Monday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145448-epstein-probe-gets-zero-cooperation-from prince andrew -us-prosecutor/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Trump's 'massive' U.S.-UK trade deal faces big hurdles By David Lawder FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump at the NATO leaders summit in Watford, Britain December 4, 2019. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Britain is the United States' closest ally but their long friendship may be sorely tested as the two countries try to forge a new trade agreement after Britain's exit from the European Union. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145452-trumps-massive-us-uk-trade-deal-faces-big-hurdles/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 28, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 28, 2020 Coronavirus: Overstay fines waived for people caught up in flight delays Picture: Daily News Immigration chief Lt-Gen Sompong "Big Oud" Chingduang has decided to waive the standard overstay fines for people who are experiencing flight delays due to cancelations after the outbreak of the coronavirus. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145453-coronavirus-overstay-fines-waived-for-people-caught-up-in-flight-delays/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Pattaya: Fake news! No truth to online rumors that coronavirus cases found in resort Thai caption: Don't believe the rumors Picture: Channel 7 The Banglamung district chief and Pattaya area health officials have reacted swiftly to online rumors about the coronavirus being found in the city. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145458-pattaya-fake-news-no-truth-to-online-rumors-that-coronavirus-cases-found-in-resort/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Thai man raids post office at knifepoint to repay gambling money stolen from his wife Picture: Daily News A 22 year old Thai man told police that he stole money from a post office because he was concerned his wife would be angry with him after he frittered away 10,000 baht of her money on online baccarat. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145461-thai-man-raids-post-office-at-knifepoint-to-repay-gambling-money-stolen-from-his-wife/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 U.S. State Department bars NPR reporter from Pompeo's upcoming trip after testy interview By Humeyra Pamuk FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo takes questions during a news conference in the Press Briefing Room at the State Department in Washington, U.S., January 7, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department removed a National Public Radio reporter from the press pool for Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's upcoming foreign trip, a press association said on Monday, days after Pompeo angrily responded to another NPR journalist's interview with him. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145465-us-state-department-bars-npr-reporter-from-pompeos-upcoming-trip-after-testy-interview/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Immigration's BMW smart cars out all over Thailand - Thai house owners fined Picture: Naew Na Naew Na reported that the Immigration Bureau's fleet of sophisticated "Smart Cars" were out and about looking for foreign criminals and others breaking the regulations over the last few days. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145466-immigrations-bmw-smart-cars-out-all-over-thailand- -thai-house-owners fined/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Australia readies for more bushfires with temperatures set to soar A plane releases fire retardant over forest during bushfires in South Turramurra, New South Wales, Australia November 12, 2019 in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. Video taken November 12,2019. IAIN BREW via REUTERS SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian officials on Tuesday warned communities in hard-hit eastern states to strengthen bushfire defences as soaring temperatures and strong winds were set to return, threatening to reignite some blazes and start fresh ones. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145468-australia-readies-for-more-bushfires-with-temperatures-set-to-soar/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 China virus death toll passes 100 as U.S., Canada issue travel warning By Cheng Leng and Josh HORWITZ A medical official takes the body temperature of a man at the departure hall of the airport in Changsha, Hunan Province, as the country is hit by an outbreak of a new coronavirus, China, January 27, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter SHANGHAI (Reuters) - The United States warned against travel to China on Monday and Canada issued a more narrow travel warning as the death toll from the spreading coronavirus passed 100, with tens of millions stranded during the biggest holiday of the year and global markets rattled. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145472-china-virus-death-toll-passes-100-as-us-canada-issue-travel-warning/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Bang Bua Thong heist: Thai police wrap up armed gold shop robbery within four hours Picture: 77kaoded Thai police north of Bangkok managed to wrap up an afternoon armed gold shop robbery in Bang Bua Thong by dinner time. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145473-bang-bua-thong-heist-thai-police-wrap up-armed-gold-shop-robbery-within-four-hours/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 28, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 28, 2020 Pattaya TAT: Never mind about the Chinese for the next few months - We've got the Indians and Russians! Thai caption: There are other markets apart from the Chinese Picture: 77kaoded The Tourism Authority of Thailand in Pattaya have put a brave face on the current downturn in tourism from China due to group tours and others cancelling holidays in the wake of the coronavirus. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145478-pattaya-tat-never-mind-about-the-chinese-for-the-next-few-months-weve-got-the-indians-and-russians/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Video: Hua Hin airport and stores adopting strict measures after coronavirus case Picture: Manager Online Manager reported that strict measures were in place at Hua Hin airport after a 73 year old Chinese woman became the eighth person diagnosed with coronavirus. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145481-video-hua-hin-airport-and-stores-adopting-strict-measures-after-coronavirus-case/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 THAI claims limited impact from new coronavirus crisis By THE NATION National flag carrier Thai Airways International (THAI) has said that the new coronavirus outbreak has affected its business only to a small extent, as most of its flights are to destinations in Europe, airline president Sumeth Damrongchaitham said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145485-thai-claims-limited-impact-from-new-coronavirus-crisis/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Thermal scanners being used at Suvarnabhumi, say officials, in reaction to public worries By THE NATION Authorities have assured concerned netizens that all passengers entering the airport from China have to go through screening gates. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145487-thermal-scanners-being-used-at-suvarnabhumi-say-officials-in-reaction-to-public-worries/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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