webfact Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 British tourist in Pattaya requires medical treatment after night of passion goes painfully wrong Image: Thairath A British man needed medical treatment after ripping part of his penis when a night of passion with a Thai woman in Pattaya went painfully wrong. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145600-british-tourist-in-pattaya-requires-medical-treatment-after-night-of-passion-goes-painfully-wrong/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Wrong-way 15-year-old driver killed by oncoming truck SATTAHIP:--A junior-high student driving the wrong way on Sukhumvit Road died when he crashed head-on into a 10-wheeled truck. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145610-wrong-way-15-year-old-driver-killed-by-oncoming-truck/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Transformer explosion burns office building BANG SARAY:--Firefighters in Bang Saray, Sattahip district were quick to extinguish a fire at an office building Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145609-transformer-explosion-burns-office-building/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Road construction continues to be a menace to residents and tourists PATTAYA:--There seems to be no end in sight as road digging continues on practically every road in Pattaya. There is little or no concern for the inconveniences of the residents and tourists Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145607-road-construction-continues-to-be-a-menace-to-residents-and-tourists/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 UPDATE: Six more coronavirus cases discovered in Thailand By The Nation Thailand has discovered six more patients infected with the novel coronavirus from China – five from Heibei and one from Chongqing, permanent health secretary Sukhum Karnchanapimai confirmed today (January 28). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145532-thailand-to-screen-arrivals-from-china-as-tally-of-virus-infections-hits-14/?do=findComment&comment=15001888 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Bangkok to Bali: China virus threatens disaster for tourist hotspots By Keira Wright and Chayut Setboonsarng People wear masks to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus in Bangkok, Thailand January 28, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun BANGKOK/JAKARTA (Reuters) - The colourful dances of Bali's annual Kintamani Festival have fallen victim to coronavirus -- and travel restrictions to halt its spread could prove costly for other places that rely on Chinese tourists. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145645-bangkok-to-bali-china-virus-threatens-disaster-for-tourist-hotspots/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Government mulls new economic stimuli to be rolled out in February The Thai Government is set to roll out a new economic stimulus package, including another phase of the Chim-Shop-Chai (Eat-Shop-Spend) program, to stimulate domestic spending and investment by businesses in a slowing economy, which is being hampered by a reduction in tourist arrivals as a result of the coronavirus outbreak in China. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145646-government-mulls-new-economic-stimuli-to-be-rolled-out-in-february/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 PM to inspect officials health screening passengers at Suvarnabhumi airport Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will tour Suvarnabhumi international airport on Wednesday to observe officials screening passengers arriving from China, as part of the measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus 2019 and to offer them moral support. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145647-pm-to-inspect-officials-health-screening-passengers-at-suvarnabhumi-airport/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 WHO weighs science and politics in global virus emergency decision By Stephanie Nebehay and Kate Kelland FILE PHOTO: Tedros Adhanom, director general of the World Health Organization, speaks during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, January 28, 2020. Naohiko Hatta/Pool via REUTERS GENEVA/LONDON (Reuters) - Most of the World Health Organization's (WHO) criteria for declaring a global emergency have been met, but it is awaiting clear evidence of a sustained spread of the new coronavirus outside China before doing so, some experts and diplomats said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145648-who-weighs-science-and-politics-in-global-virus-emergency-decision/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Trump leaps into Middle East fray with plan that favours Israel and angers Palestinians By Steve Holland and Dan Williams Palestinians take part in a protest ahead of the announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump of his long-delayed Mideast peace plan, in Gaza City January 28, 2020. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday proposed creating a Palestinian state as part of a Middle East peace solution, drawing Palestinian condemnation for imposing strict conditions and for agreeing to let Israel maintain control of long-contested West Bank settlements. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145649-trump leaps-into-middle-east-fray-with-plan-that-favours-israel-and-angers-palestinians/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Major quake shakes Miami and the Caribbean, tsunami threat passes Video screenshot (Reuters) - A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the western Caribbean on Tuesday, triggering evacuations as buildings shook across the Cayman Islands, in Jamaica, and in downtown Miami, but with no initial reports of significant damage. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145650-major-quake-shakes-miami-and-the-caribbean-tsunami-threat-passes/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 Peru's Keiko Fujimori vows to 'end her silence' as she is jailed again By Marcelo Rochabrun and Marco Aquino FILE PHOTO: Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori and leader of the opposition in Peru, accompanied by her husband Mark Vito arrives to court as part of an investigation into money laundering, in Lima, Peru October 24, 2018. REUTERS/Mariana Bazo LIMA (Reuters) - As Peruvian authorities detained opposition leader Keiko Fujimori on Tuesday night for a new 15-month jail term, the politician published a pre-recorded video alleging "persecution" and vowing to "end her silence" on the case. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145655-perus-keiko-fujimori-vows-to-end-her-silence-as-she-is-jailed-again/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 Australia leader seeks greater federal powers in emergencies - media FILE PHOTO: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison addresses the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York City, New York, U.S., September 25, 2019. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison wants greater federal powers during natural disasters, local media reported on Wednesday, as authorities warned that bushfires ravaging the country for months were now sweeping through a national park outside the capital. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145656-australia-leader-seeks-greater-federal-powers-in-emergencies-media/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 Australia scientists claim first re-creation of coronavirus outside China FILE PHOTO: Passengers wearing masks sit on an Air China flight from Sydney to Beijing before takeoff, in Sydney, Australia January 24, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter SYDNEY (Reuters) - A team of scientists in Australia said on Wednesday they have successfully developed a lab-grown version of coronavirus, the first to be recreated outside of China, in a breakthrough that could help combat the global spread of the illness. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145657-australia-scientists-claim-first-re-creation-of-coronavirus-outside-china/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 China's Hubei province, center of virus outbreak, confirms 25 new deaths By Huizhong Wu An empty street is seen in Yueyang, Hunan Province, near the border to Hubei Province, which is under partial lockdown after an outbreak of a new coronavirus, in China January 28, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter BEIJING (Reuters) - The death toll from the coronavirus outbreak in China rose to 131 as health authorities at the epicentre of the epidemic reported another 840 confirmed cases, even as Beijing reiterated its confidence in containing the disease. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145659-chinas-hubei-province-center-of-virus-outbreak-confirms-25-new-deaths/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 My big fat Indian destination wedding in Thailand: 30 hotel floors, 24-hour foot massages for 700 guests, waterfall bars – and a Batmobile Driven by celebrity trends, social media and amenities, couples from India and Hong Kong are taking over Thai hotels and resorts to host lavish celebrations with exotic flourishes Anna Cummins The Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen, where Hongkongers Mira and Ravine Mahtani tied the knot – in front of 700 guests. Photo: Ali Ghorbani Fairy tale weddings are proving a dream come true for Thailand’s tourism chiefs, with the country looking to capitalise on lucrative Indian destination weddings in the coming decade. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145660-my-big-fat-indian-destination-wedding-in-thailand-30-hotel-floors-24-hour-foot-massages-for-700-guests-waterfall-bars-–-and-a-batmobile/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 Coronavirus stokes Asian discrimination fears in Canada's biggest city By Denise Paglinawan and Moira Warburton A man wearing a mask walks in the Chinatown district of downtown Toronto, Ontario, after 3 patients with novel coronavirus were reported in Canada January 28, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada has identified only three cases of the new coronavirus so far, but there are fears a more serious outbreak could stoke anti-Asian sentiment in scenes reminiscent of the SARS epidemic that killed dozens in the Toronto area in the early 2000s. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145662-coronavirus-stokes-asian-discrimination-fears-in-canadas-biggest-city/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 U.S. says 50 troops now diagnosed with traumatic brain injury after Iran strike FILE PHOTO: U.S. soldiers inspect the site where an Iranian missile hit at Ain al-Asad air base, January 13, 2020. REUTERS/John Davison WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon said on Tuesday 50 U.S. service members were now diagnosed with traumatic brain injury after missile strikes by Iran on a base in Iraq earlier this month, 16 more than the military had previously announced. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145663-us-says-50-troops-now-diagnosed-with-traumatic-brain-injury-after-iran-strike/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 Video: Blind beggar busted getting into his Fortuner outside Thai temple Picture: Manager Online A video posted to Facebook showed a man dressed in old clothes get out of a Toyota Fortuner with Bangkok plates. Such a car new is worth around 1.5 million baht. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145669-video-blind-beggar-busted-getting-into-his-fortuner-outside-thai-temple/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 Cool spell continues in upper Thailand; strong winds to ease dust situation By THE NATION Cool to cold weather is forecast for the North and the Northeast, the Thailand Meteorological Department forecast on Wednesday (January 29), as the weak westerly trough moves to the Northeast where the high-pressure system covers the South China Sea. The Central region is cool in the morning with clear sky throughout the day. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145670-cool-spell-continues-in-upper-thailand-strong-winds-to-ease-dust-situation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 Dog attack: Pit Bull savages mother and toddler in NE Thailand Picture: Daily News A mother and her two year old son were left with serious injuries in hospital after a savage Pit Bull attack. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145671-dog-attack-pit-bull-savages-mother-and-toddler-in-ne-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 Coronavirus: Tourism in north takes 70% hit Picture: Daily News The head of the Northern Thailand Hoteliers' Association has painted a grim picture of the effect of the ongoing coronavirus crisis on tourism in the north. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145674-coronavirus-tourism-in-north-takes-70-hit/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 Two dead as good Samaritan taxi driver stops to help old man change his tire Picture: Sanook Two people were killed after a car plowed into two men changing a tire on Rathanathibet Road in Nonthaburi heading into Bangkok ahead of yesterday morning's rush hour. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145677-two-dead-as-good-samaritan-taxi-driver-stops-to-help-old-man-change-his-tire/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 Thailand and Bangkok ‘most at risk’ from coronavirus, scientists warn Chinese tourists wearing protective masks are pictured at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi international airport in Thailand, January 25, 2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha Bangkok is the city outside of China most at risk from the coronavirus, scientists in the UK have warned. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145678-thailand-and-bangkok-‘most-at-risk’-from-coronavirus-scientists-warn/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 U-Tapao Airport deploys thermoscanners to tackle coronavirus The director of U-Tapao Airport said on Tuesday (January 28) that the airport is following the government’s order to make the passenger screening process more stringent, especially for Chinese tourists entering Thailand during Chinese New Year, to prevent the spreading of the new coronavirus. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145680-u-tapao-airport-deploys-thermoscanners-to-tackle-coronavirus/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 Busted! Smooth talking Pakistani "airline pilot" caught preying on Japanese tourists in Bangkok Picture: 77kaoded The Thai tourist police have announced the arrest of a man who they say has stolen hundreds of thousands of baht from Japanese tourists in Bangkok. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145681-busted-smooth-talking-pakistani-airline-pilot-caught-preying-on-japanese-tourists-in-bangkok/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 Video: Amazing Thailand! If you see my giraffe please tell the authorities! Picture: Daily News Motorists on Route 304 thought for a moment they were in Africa after two giraffes were running all over the place at a busy intersection. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145683-video-amazing-thailand-if-you-see-my-giraffe-please-tell-the-authorities/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 How prepared is Thailand to deal with coronavirus outbreak? Thailand on Tuesday announced its 14th case of coronavirus infection, which is the highest outside of China. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145684-how-prepared-is-thailand-to-deal-with-coronavirus-outbreak/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 Video: Woman rescued after she falls on the tracks at downtown Bangkok BTS station Picture: Sanook Sanook reported that a woman fell on the tracks at Ratchathewi BTS station around 3.30 pm yesterday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145685-video-woman-rescued-after-she-falls-on-the-tracks-at-downtown-bangkok-bts-station/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 Chinese girl, 4, from Wuhan cleared of coronavirus in Phuket By Tanyaluk Sakoot Passengers at Phuket International Airport are checked for elevated body temperatures, Photo: Phuket Tourist Police PHUKET: A 4-year-old Chinese girl from Wuhan who along with her sister, parents and six others travelling together on a package tour was not allowed to board her flight home last Friday (Jan 24) has tested negative to the virus and been discharged from hospital. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145689-chinese-girl-4-from-wuhan-cleared-of-coronavirus-in-phuket/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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