webfact Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 UPDATE: AOT tightens screening of passengers from Cambodia By THE NATION Airports of Thailand Pcl (AOT) announced this week that it is working with the Department of Disease Control to tighten the screening of passengers from Cambodia after the “Westerdam” cruise ship docked at Sihanoukville, Cambodia, last week and some 20 passengers were diagnosed as infected with the new coronavirus (Covid-19). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148671-covid-19-thai-immigration-have-everything-under-control-after-several-dozen-come-to-thailand-from-westerdam-ship/?do=findComment&comment=15068063 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 4 building sites warned as Pattaya goes to war against PM 2.5 PATTAYA:--Pattaya gave stern warnings to four construction sites for disregarding air pollution regulations as it begins inspecting 100 projects around the city. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148672-4-building-sites-warned-as-pattaya-goes-to-war-against-pm-25/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Phu Kradueng bushfire damages over 2,000 rai By THE NATION A fire broke out at the Sum Khon Daeng scenic point, around 2km from Mesa Cliff in the Phu Kradueng National Park in Loei province on Sunday morning (February 16), Adisorn Hemthanont, chief of the wildfire extinguishment unit, said on Monday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148673-phu-kradueng-bushfire-damages-over-2000-rai/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Sattahip: Plucky sugar cane juice seller holds on to motorcycle after thief steals his phone Picture: 77kaoded A 63 year old sugar cane juice seller suffered nasty injuries to his left foot and knee after a young man stopped to buy his wares but ended up stealing his phone. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148674-sattahip-plucky-sugar-cane-juice-seller-holds-on-to-motorcycle-after-thief-steals-his-phone/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Battle of Iwo Jima 75 years on FILE PHOTO: The flags of U.S. and Japan are hoisted as participants attend a memorial service jointly held by Japan and the United States to mark the 70th anniversary of one of World War II's bloodiest and most symbolic battles on the remote island of Iwo Jima, which is now officially called Iwo To in Japan, south of Tokyo March 21, 2015. REUTERS/Pool/File Photo (Reuters) - This month marks the 75th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Iwo Jima, which saw some of the bloodiest fighting of World War Two take place on a small Japanese island 1,200 km (745 miles) south of Tokyo. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148676-battle-of-iwo-jima-75-years-on/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Future Forward MP, under fire for living in military welfare house, resigns from party positions By THE NATION Phongsakorn Rodchomphu A party-list member of Parliament of Future Forward Party (FWP), Lt-General Phongsakorn Rodchomphu, posted a message on his Facebook page on Sunday (February 16) that he will resign from his position as party executive director to apologise for continuing to live in a state-funded welfare house for military personnel after his retirement from the Army. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148678-future-forward-mp-under-fire-for-living-in-military-welfare-house-resigns-from-party-positions/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Thai tourism obliterated by virus - TAT revises forecasts as vendors do the unthinkable: Discounting souvenirs! Picture: Chiang Mai News Chiang Mai News reported that the COVID-19 virus is having a disastrous effect on tourism in the north. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148681-thai-tourism-obliterated-by-virus-tat-revises-forecasts-as-vendors-do-the-unthinkable-discounting-souvenirs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Grandparents and their 2 year old grandson killed in head on smash - little boy was on gran's lap on the front seat Picture: Daily Nes Daily News reported on yet more carnage on Thailand's roads at the weekend. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148683-grandparents-and-their-2-year-old-grandson-killed-in-head-on-smash-little-boy-was-on-grans-lap-on-the-front-seat/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Thai police warn that heavy fines, prison awaits those responsible if "Skullbreaker Challenge" goes wrong The RTP spokesman has warned Thais - especially youth - not to post videos of people attempting the "Skullbreaker Challenge". Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148689-thai-police-warn-that-heavy-fines-prison-awaits-those-responsible-if-skullbreaker-challenge-goes-wrong/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 German man, 34, dies after refusing hospital visit following Pattaya condo fall Picture: Siam Chon News Siam Chon News reported that a 34 year old German man jumped from a fourth floor balcony around 5 am this morning after arguing with his Thai girlfriend. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148691-german-man-34-dies-after-refusing-hospital-visit-following-pattaya-condo-fall/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 General Motors to stop selling Chevrolet cars in Thailand By Hilary Russ and Yilei Sun FILE PHOTO: A logo of General Motors is pictured at its plant in Silao, in Guanajuato state, Mexico, November 9, 2017. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido/File Photo NEW YORK/BEIJING (Reuters) - General Motors Co <GM.N> is retreating from more markets outside of the United States and China, saying on Sunday that it will wind down sales, design and engineering operations in Australia and New Zealand and retire the Holden brand by 2021. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148694-general-motors-to-stop-selling-chevrolet-cars-in-thailand/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Phuket virus death fake news poster acknowledges Computer Crimes Act charge By The Phuket News The woman presented herself at Sakoo Police Station on Saturday (Feb 15). Photo: PR Dept PHUKET: The woman who posted a photo of a foreigner being removed from Phuket International Airport by ambulance staff and claiming that the person had died of the Wuhan coronavirus has presented herself to police to acknowledge the charge against her under the Computer Crimes Act. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148696-phuket-virus-death-fake-news-poster-acknowledges-computer-crimes-act-charge/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 NESDB lowers 2020 economic growth estimate By THE NATION Thailand’s economy grew by 2.4 per cent in 2019, lower than the previous estimate of 2.6 per cent, the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) said on Monday (February 17). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148699-nesdb-lowers-2020-economic-growth-estimate/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Thailand records one new case of coronavirus: health official REUTERS FILE PHOTO BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand records one new case of coronavirus, bringing the total in the country to 35 since January, a senior health official said on Monday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148701-thailand-records-one-new-case-of-coronavirus-health-official/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 UPDATE: Thai economic growth slips to 5-year low, rate cuts likely By Orathai Sriring and Kitiphong Thaichareon BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's economy grew at its weakest pace in five years in 2019 as exports and public investments slowed, adding pressure on the central bank to cut rates to shield Southeast Asia's second-largest economy from the coronavirus epidemic. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148699-nesdb-lowers-2020-economic-growth-estimate/?do=findComment&comment=15068759 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Another psychiatric counselling point set up at Korat’s Terminal 21 By THE NATION Nakhon Ratchasima Rajanagarindra Psychiatric Hospital director Kitkawee Pono said the hospital has added another mental-counselling point at Korat’s Terminal 21 mall – on the LG floor – in order to provide advice to people affected by the shooting rampage on February 8. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148714-another-psychiatric-counselling-point-set-up-at-korat’s-terminal-21/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Army signs MoU for private sector management of its real estate assets Thailand’s Army and the Treasury Department signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) this morning, under which the Army’s 40 commercial welfare schemes, which include golf and race courses, land, buildings and recreational venues, will be professionally managed by the private sector with benefits shared between the Army, the Treasury and the private sector. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148716-army-signs-mou-for-private-sector-management-of-its-real-estate-assets/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Ex-Pheu Thai leader Yongyuth Vichaidit to serve 2 years in prison Photo from isranews.org Former leader of Pheu Thai party, Yongyuth Vichaidit, was today sent to prison to serve his two-year sentence after the Supreme Court rejected his appeal to the high court. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148721-ex-pheu-thai-leader-yongyuth-vichaidit-to-serve-2-years-in-prison/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Major Thai coffee brand vows to repay 200 debt-ridden farmers By Nanchanok Wongsamuth A coffee grower collects coffee beans at her plantation in Chiang Rai, Thailand, December, 25 2019. Thomson Reuters Foundation/Nanchanok Wongsamuth CHIANG RAI, Thailand (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A major Thai coffee brand has vowed to repay about 200 farmers who were forced to take out loans while waiting nearly three years for payment, leaving them with spiralling debts. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148722-major-thai-coffee-brand-vows-to-repay-200-debt-ridden-farmers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Phuket drug raid nets 1.5kg of ya ice, host of firearms By Eakkapop Thongtub Just some of the drugs and firearms seized in the raids. Photos: Phuket Provincial Police PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have arrested six suspects in a slew of raids, with one arrest alone resulting in more than 1.5 kilograms of crystal meth (ya ice) and more than 2,000 pills methamphetamine (ya bah) being seized. The remaining arrests saw three firearms and ammunition seized, along with an assortment of drugs. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148723-phuket-drug-raid-nets-15kg-of-ya-ice-host-of-firearms/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Thai attacked over coronavirus ‘Asian prejudice’ in London By The Nation A Thai man was attacked and poked fun at over the Covid-19 coronavirus in London, leading to Royal Thai Embassy officials taking him to hospital after he sustained a broken nose, Foreign Ministry spokesman Cherdkiat Atthakor said today (February 17). Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148750-thai-attacked-over-coronavirus-‘asian-prejudice’-in-london/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Two fathers demand action against Japan over parental child abduction FILE PHOTO: A woman takes a photo of an illuminated ice sculpture at the Sapporo Snow Festival in Sapporo, northern Japan on February 7, 2007. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao/File Photo BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Two European fathers who live in Japan will urge EU lawmakers this week to increase pressure on Tokyo to tackle parental child abduction by changing a law that does not recognise joint child custody following divorce. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148751-two-fathers-demand-action-against-japan-over-parental-child-abduction/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Virus time crime: Hong Kong police bust toilet paper gang FILE PHOTO: People wear masks as they walk past rolls of toilet paper at a market, following the outbreak of a new coronavirus, in Hong Kong, China February 8, 2020. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu HONG KONG (Reuters) - Knife-wielding robbers in Hong Kong stole 50 packs of toilet paper rolls from a supermarket delivery man, police said on Monday, in a sign of the times for a city worried sick by the coronavirus outbreak across the causeway in mainland China. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148752-virus-time-crime-hong-kong-police-bust-toilet-paper-gang/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Ecstatic divers encounter rare, ‘friendly’ whale shark By The Nation Koh Lanta National Park officers encountered a 4-metre whale shark swimming near Koh Haa Island in Krabi province on Sunday during an exploration of the marine ecosystem in the park. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148753-ecstatic-divers-encounter-rare-‘friendly’-whale-shark/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Ex-minister Yongyuth sent to prison in land-graft case By The Nation Yongyuth Wichaidit Former interior minister and Pheu Thai Party ex-leader Yongyuth Wichaidit, 78, who was accused of land corruption in a case involving the Alpine Golf Club, was taken to Bangkok Remand Prison to serve a two-year imprisonment sentence handed down by the Court of First Instance and the Court of Appeals on February 28, 2019. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148721-ex-pheu-thai-leader-yongyuth-vichaidit-to-serve-2-years-in-prison/?do=findComment&comment=15069807 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 New ferry terminal for EEC By THE NATION Royal Thai Navy (RTN) Fleet Commander Chumsak Nakwijit presided over the opening of a new ferry terminal situated within the Chuk Samet deep-sea port in Chon Buri province today (February 17). Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148755-new-ferry-terminal-for-eec/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Songkran holiday extension being discussed By The Nation Wissanu Krea-ngam The economic sector is discussing an extension of holidays during the Songkran festival – from April 11-19 – before it proposes the measure to the government on February 18, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148757-songkran-holiday-extension-being-discussed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Thailand Open raises over $50,000 for breast cancer charity Photo by GSB Thailand Open HUA HIN, Thailand - Thanks to the fundraising activities of the GSB Thailand Open presented by E@ and its associated supporters Proud Group, APG and WTA Charities, over THB 1.6 million (around US$53,000) has been raised for the Queen Sirikit Centre for Breast Cancer Foundation. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148760-thailand-open-raises-over-50000-for-breast-cancer-charity/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Pollution level to rise in Bangkok and vicinity By The Nation Level of PM2.5 dust particulate matter in Bangkok and its vicinity is likely to increase but would not exceed Thai standards, based on the records of 56 air-quality monitoring stations. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148761-pollution-level-to-rise-in-bangkok-and-vicinity/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Martin Freeman admits to smacking his kids and calling them ‘little f***ers’ when they were very young By Thea Jacobs Martin Freeman has admitted smacking his kids and calling them 'little f***ers' when they were very youngCredit: Getty Images - Getty ACTOR Martin Freeman has admitted smacking his kids and calling them “little f***ers” when they were very young. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148762-martin-freeman-admits-to-smacking-his-kids-and-calling-them-‘little-fers’-when-they-were-very-young/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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