webfact Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 'Holidays in hell' could cost Asia up to $115 billion in lost GDP due to virus: ING FILE PHOTO: Passengers wearing medical masks walk at the international arrivals terminal of I Gusti Ngurah Rai airport, following an outbreak of the new coronavirus in China, in Bali, Indonesia January 31, 2020 in this photo taken by Antara Foto. Antara Foto/Fikri Yusuf/ via REUTERS SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asian economies could lose $105-$115 billion in gross domestic product (GDP) this year due to a slump in tourism following the outbreak of the coronavirus, ING said in a report on Monday. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149989-holidays-in-hell-could-cost-asia-up-to-115-billion-in-lost-gdp-due-to-virus-ing/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 Chevrolet assures after-sale service following exit from Thailand By THE NATION Chevrolet Thailand said its after- sale services will continue at Chevrolet service centres nationwide after the brand's withdrawal from the Thai market at end of this year. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149983-chevrolet-assures-after-sale-service-following-exit-from-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 Phuket schools expand virus self-quarantines By The Phuket News Education Minister Natthaphon Thepsuwan. Photo: Ministry of Education PHUKET:-- Following a new missive from the Ministry of Public Health’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) and the Ministry of Education issued yesterday (Feb 23), schools across Phuket have ramped up their self-quarantine requirements of all teachers, staff and students returning from recognised “outbreak areas” of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19). Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149966-phuket-schools-expand-virus-self-quarantines/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 Legal experts fault charter court's interpretation of law in Future Forward dissolution case By The Nation FFP supporters react to the court's verdict at the party's headquarters on Friday. Dozens of law lecturers at Thammasat University on Monday (February 24) issued a joint statement expressing their objection to the Constitutional Court’s ruling to disband the Future Forward Party and bar its executives from politics for 10 years on the grounds that the party received illegally a loan of Bt191 million from its leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1150017-legal-experts-fault-charter-courts-interpretation-of-law-in-future-forward-dissolution-case/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 PM calls for probe after reports of infected Chinese in border hospitals By The Nation Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha called on provincial governors to investigate after news reports said that some Thais have taken Chinese infected with the Covid-19 coronavirus to border hospitals. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1150018-pm-prayut-calls-for-probe-after-reports-of-infected-chinese-in-border-hospitals/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 Seventh Italian dies from coronavirus in Europe's worst flare-up By Elvira Pollina and Emilio Parodi Military officers wearing face masks stand outside Duomo cathedral, closed by authorities due to a coronavirus outbreak, in Milan, Italy February 24, 2020. REUTERS/Flavio Lo Scalzo MILAN (Reuters) - The death toll in Europe's largest coronavirus outbreak rose to seven on Monday and new cases climbed above 220 as Italy shut down much of its wealthy north to curb the disease's spread. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1150019-seventh-italian-dies-from-coronavirus-in-europes-worst-flare-up/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 Dozens hurt as car ploughs into German carnival parade By Stephane Nitschke and Andreas Kranz Police forensic officers work at the scene after a car ploughed into a carnival parade injuring several people in Volkmarsen, Germany February 24, 2020. REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen VOLKMARSEN, Germany (Reuters) - A German man ploughed his car into a carnival parade in the western town of Volkmarsen on Monday, injuring 30 people including children, police said, adding it was too early to say what his motive was. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1150020-dozens-hurt-as-car-ploughs-into-german-carnival-parade/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault, rape, in turning point for #MeToo movement By Brendan Pierson Film producer Harvey Weinstein arrives at New York Criminal Courtroom during his ongoing sexual assault trial in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., February 24, 2020. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former movie producer Harvey Weinstein was convicted of sexual assault and rape in a New York court on Monday and taken away in handcuffs, a turning point for the #MeToo movement that inspired women to publicly accuse powerful men of misconduct. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1150021-weinstein found-guilty-of-sexual-assault-rape-in-turning-point-for-metoo-movement/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 Pheu Thai leader blasts PM on first day of censure debate By THE NATION Sompong Amornvivat, leader of Pheu Thai party and the opposition coalition, accused Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha of failing to manage the country, abuse of power, conflict of interest as well as involvement in corruption on the first day of the censure debate on Monday (February 24). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1150022-pheu-thai-leader-blasts-pm-on-first-day-of-censure-debate/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport abuzz with activity By THE NATION Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport under the Department of Airports is busier than usual despite the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak, said its director Thaworn Saeng-ampai on Monday (February 24). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1150023-nakhon-si-thammarat-airport-abuzz-with-activity/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 PM2.5 dust particles forecast to blanket Bangkok until end of month Bangkok residents have been advised to protect their health by wearing face masks while they are outdoors, but to avoid outdoor activities where possible, from today until the end of the month due to increased PM2.5 dust in the air over most parts of the capital. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1150024-pm25-dust-particles-forecast-to-blanket-bangkok-until-end-of-month/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 Malaysia's Mahathir quits at 94 but agrees to stay as interim PM By A. Ananthalakshmi, Joseph Sipalan and Rozanna Latiff Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad speaks during an interview with Reuters in Putrajaya, Malaysia, December 10, 2019. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Mahathir Mohamad unexpectedly quit as Malaysia's prime minister on Monday, leaving the country in political turmoil, but agreed to a request by the Southeast Asian nation's king to stay on as interim premier until a successor is named. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1150025-malaysias-mahathir-quits-at-94-but-agrees-to-stay-as-interim-pm/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 Defiant Pannika dares PM to sue over her allegation of Government involvement in Malaysia’s 1MDB scandal Former spokeswoman for the now defunct Future Forward party, Pannika Wanich, has challenged Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to file a personal defamation claim against her for implicating him in the previous administration’s alleged assistance in the cover-up of Malaysia’s multi-billion dollar 1MDB scandal. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1150027-defiant-pannika-dares-pm-to-sue-over-her-allegation-of-government-involvement-in-malaysia’s-1mdb-scandal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 Mobile clinic offers free vaccinations for cats and dogs in Kathu By The Phuket News Kathu Municipality’s announcement about the mobile clinic. Photo: Kathu Municipality PHUKET: Kathu Municipality’s Public Health and Environment Division has set up a mobile clinic to offer free vaccinations for cats and dogs in local areas from Feb 28 to March 10. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1150028-mobile-clinic-offers-free-vaccinations-for-cats-and-dogs-in-kathu/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 Scores injured after head on train collision in Ratchaburi Picture: 77kaoded At least 30 people were injured when two trains collided head on in Ratchaburi province on Monday evening. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1150031-scores-injured-after-head-on-train-collision-in-ratchaburi/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 U.S. FAA agrees to pay $90,000 to whistleblower who disclosed unqualified flight safety inspectors By David Shepardson FILE PHOTO: A Boeing 737 Max aircraft sits on the tarmac at the Renton Municipal Airport in Renton, Washington, U.S. December 16, 2019. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) agreed to pay $90,000 to an aviation safety inspector who faced retaliation for raising concerns about unqualified flight safety inspectors, a U.S. agency said Monday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1150033-us-faa-agrees-to-pay-90000-to-whistleblower-who-disclosed-unqualified-flight-safety-inspectors/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 U.S. Democrats want Russia sanctions over 2020 election interference U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) holds a news conference after the final vote on the war powers resolution regarding potential military action against Iran, at the Capitol in Washington, U.S. February 13, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senior U.S. Democrats said on Monday that President Donald Trump's administration should immediately impose sanctions on Russia after U.S. intelligence officials told members of Congress that Russia appeared to be trying to influence this year's U.S. election. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1150037-us-democrats-want-russia-sanctions-over-2020-election-interference/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 Australia spy chief warns of 'unprecedented' foreign espionage threat By Colin Packham FILE PHOTO: A man types on a computer keyboard in Warsaw in this February 28, 2013 illustration file picture. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/File Photo SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia is under an "unprecedented" threat of foreign espionage and interference, one of the country's most senior spy chiefs said in a rare speech, citing the case of a "sleeper agent" who spent years building business links. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1150038-australia-spy-chief-warns-of-unprecedented-foreign-espionage-threat/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 Mainland China reports 508 new cases of coronavirus on February 24, deaths up by 71 Volunteers in protective suits disinfect a residential compound in Wuhan, the epicentre of the novel coronavirus outbreak, in Hubei province, China February 22, 2020. China Daily via REUTERS BEIJING (Reuters) - Mainland China had 508 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections on Monday, the country's National Health Commission said on Tuesday, up from 409 cases a day earlier. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1150039-mainland-china-reports-508-new-cases-of-coronavirus-on-february-24-deaths-up-by-71/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 UPDATE: Train collision: 42 injured on southern line at Pak Tho Station, Ratchaburi Picture: Naew Na Forty two people were injured - three seriously - when a goods train and a passenger train collided head on at the Pak Tho station in Ratchaburi south of Bangkok. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1150031-scores-injured-after-head-on-train-collision-in-ratchaburi/?do=findComment&comment=15093935 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 UAE bans citizens from travelling to Thailand, Kuwait suspends flights FILE PHOTO: A man wears a mask to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus as he walks near the Grand Palace at Bangkok, Thailand February 2, 2020. Soe Zeya Tun/Reuters The UAE has issued a travel ban to Thailand and Iran following the outbreak of coronavirus. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1150042-uae-bans-citizens-from-travelling-to-thailand-kuwait-suspends-flights/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 Video: One killed, four injured as woman driver cuts across 6 wheeler carrying workers in south Thai caption: Cut across then fled the scene Picture: Sanook Mobile phone footage taken from CCTV that was posted on Facebook showed the moment a Honda Jazz cut in front of a 6 wheel truck outside a road leading to an industrial estate in Songkhla, southern Thailand. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1150045-video-one-killed-four-injured-as-woman-driver-cuts-across-6-wheeler-carrying-workers-in-south/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 Pattaya and the virus: Boat operations obliterated with possible mass layoffs to follow Picture: Thai Rath Influential media Thai Rath went to Pattaya to explore the effects of the coronavirus Covid-19 at the resort. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1150053-pattaya-and-the-virus-boat-operations-obliterated-with-possible-mass-layoffs-to-follow/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 Pattaya: Officials turn to the Gods to pray for rain as water levels hit 20 year low Thai caption: Praying for rain Officials from the Pattaya water board, irrigation department and local villagers gathered in the Map Prachan reservoir to make merit and pray for rain yesterday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1150055-pattaya-officials-turn-to-the-gods-to-pray-for-rain-as-water-levels-hit-20-year-low/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 Fighting the virus: Thais say it with catchy song! Thai caption: Wash hands in every district Picture: Manager Online Thai media reported that the doctors and nurses of Phrae Hospital in the north of Thailand had produced a catchy video song on ways to fight the Covid-19 virus. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1150058-fighting-the-virus-thais-say-it-with-catchy-song/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 Future Forward accuses Bhumjaithai Thai of trying to poach its MPs By THE NATION Piyabutr Saengkanokkul A former leader of the now-dissolved Future Forward Party (FWP) has accused ruling coalition partner Bhumjaithai Party of trying "to steal" its MPs. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1150063-future-forward-accuses-bhumjaithai-thai-of-trying-to-poach-its-mps/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 Health minister Anutin urges stricter DUI penalties starting at Songkran File photo The Department of Land Transport chief has commented after health minister and DPM Anutin Charnvirakul posted on his personal Facebook page that he wanted to see tougher penalties for drink driving and negligent drivers. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1150065-health-minister-anutin-urges-stricter-dui-penalties-starting-at-songkran/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 Airport Rail Link and MRT step up COVID-19 control measures TAT Newsroom Bangkok, 24 February, 2020 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to announce that the Airport Rail Link and the MRT Subway mass transit systems in Bangkok have stepped up their COVID-19 control measures. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1150067-airport-rail-link-and-mrt-step-up-covid-19-control-measures/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 Farmers to get interest-free loans for water reservoirs to fight drought problem By THE NATION The Cabinet has approved interest-free loans totalling Bt508.2 million to farmers who wish to build water reservoirs on their lands to fight the drought problem, Government Deputy Spokeswoman Ratchada Thanadirek said on Monday (February 24). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1150070-farmers-to-get-interest-free-loans-for-water-reservoirs-to-fight-drought-problem/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 Hua Hin drama: Thai wife, 31, helps save "stressed" American, 67 who threatened to jump Thai caption: Stressed farang! He thought about jumping off a building Picture: Ban Muang Police and rescue services rushed to the Condochain in downtown Hua Hin yesterday lunchtime after they got a 191 call that a foreign man was threatening to jump from a 6th floor balcony. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1150072-hua-hin-drama-thai-wife-31-helps-save-stressed-american-67-who-threatened-to-jump/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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