rooster59 Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Condom shortage looms after coronavirus lockdown shuts world's top producer By Liz Lee FILE PHOTO: A worker performs a test on condoms at Malaysia's Karex condom factory in Pontian, 320 km (200 miles) southeast of Kuala Lumpur November 7, 2012. Malaysia's Karex Industries is the world's largest condom maker by volume. Picture taken November 7, 2012. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad/File Photo KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - A global shortage of condoms is looming, the world’s biggest producer said, after a coronavirus lockdown forced it to shut down production. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156272-condom-shortage-looms-after-coronavirus-lockdown-shuts-worlds-top-producer/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 Italy tops 9,000 coronavirus deaths, overtakes China in cases By Crispian Balmer and Gavin Jones A member of the medical staff in a protective suit treats a patient suffering from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in an intensive care unit at the San Raffaele hospital in Milan, Italy, March 27, 2020. REUTERS/Flavio Lo Scalzo ROME (Reuters) - Italy's recorded 919 deaths from coronavirus on Friday, the highest daily toll anywhere in the world, while the number of confirmed cases eclipsed the total in China where the virus first emerged. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156303-italy-tops-9000-coronavirus-deaths-overtakes-china-in-cases/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 Spain acts to prevent layoffs as rising coronavirus death toll stabilises By Nathan Allen and Inti Landauro Medical staff from Gregorio Maranon hospital applaud as neighbours applaud from their balconies in support for healthcare workers, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Madrid, Spain, March 27, 2020. REUTERS/Sergio Perez MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's government approved measures on Friday to prevent employers using the coronavirus outbreak as an excuse to fire staff after health officials said the rising death toll was stabilising. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156304-spain-acts-to-prevent-layoffs-as-rising-coronavirus-death-toll-stabilises/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 Historic $2.2 trillion coronavirus bill passes U.S. House, becomes law By David Morgan and Susan Cornwell U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is flanked by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) as she displays the $2.2 trillion coronavirus aid bill during a signing ceremony after the House of Representatives approved the rescue package at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., March 27, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday approved a $2.2 trillion (£1.77 trillion) aid package - the largest in history - to help cope with the economic downturn inflicted by the intensifying coronavirus pandemic, and President Donald Trump quickly signed it into law. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156305-historic-22-trillion-coronavirus-bill-passes-us-house-becomes-law/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 South Africa struggles with lockdown as it records first coronavirus death By Tim Cocks and Siyabonga Sishi A member of the South African National Defense Forces keeps watch as homeless men stand in a queue during the first day of a nationwide lockdown for 21 days to try to contain the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Johannesburg, South Africa, March 27, 2020. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Bustling streets and long queues at supermarkets highlighted South Africa's struggle to adapt to a new lockdown on Friday, as the country recorded its first coronavirus death. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156306-south-africa-struggles-with-lockdown-as-it-records-first-coronavirus-death/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rooster59 Posted March 27, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 27, 2020 Phi Phi bar owners arrested for selling drugs to tourists, B23mn in accounts seized By Eakkapop Thongtub Ms Supranee was found at a homestay resort on Koh Yao Yai, east of Phuket. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: Two people have been arrested for selling drugs at a bar on Phi Phi Island, and officers have seized more than B23 million in funds in bank accounts, Immigration Bureau Chief Lt Gen Sompong Chingduang has announced. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156307-phi-phi-bar-owners-arrested-for-selling-drugs-to-tourists-b23mn-in-accounts-seized/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 Rawai Mayor asks Phuket Governor permission to close Nai Harn Beach By Tanyaluk Sakoot The notice posted by Rawai Municipality earlier this evening (Mar 27). Image: Rawai Municipality / Facebook PHUKET: Rawai Mayor Aroon Solos has confirmed to The Phuket News that he has not closed Nai Harn Beach. However, he has requested permission from the Phuket Governor to do so. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156308-rawai-mayor-asks-phuket-governor-permission-to-close-nai-harn-beach/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 Russian arrested in Phuket for overstay, working as illegal taxi driver By The Phuket News The Russian driver was hired through the website GoTripPhuket.com. Photo: Immigration Bureau PHUKET: A Russian man who had overstayed in the country illegally for 163 days has been arrested for working as an illegal taxi driver, picking up tourists from Phuket International Airport. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156309-russian-arrested-in-phuket-for-overstay-working-as-illegal-taxi-driver/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating at his Downing Street residence but said he would still lead the government's response to the accelerating outbreak. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156254-boris-johnson-tests-positive-for-coronavirus/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 Thailand’s PM orders military conscription postponed until July or August The Thai Ministry of Defence has decided to postpone this year’s round of military conscription, scheduled to take place from April 1st to 12th, by as much as three months, due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156315-thailand’s-pm-orders-military-conscription-postponed-until-july-or-august/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 British Embassy update regarding processing of visa extension letters The British Embassy in Bangkok has contacted Thaivisa to provide an update regarding the processing of the letters needed by foreigners to extend their visas in Thailand after having their travel plans disrupted by COVID-19. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156316-british-embassy-update-regarding-processing-of-visa-extension letters/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 Covid-19: Governor of Chonburi says please don't leave the province Image: 77kaoded Chonburi's governor has implored the public not to leave the province during the coronavirus crisis. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156320-covid-19-governor-of-chonburi-says-please-dont-leave-the-province/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 Armed robbery of Bangkok Bank branch at Tesco Lotus in Ratchaburi Image: Naew Na An armed robber stole around 400,000 baht from the Bangkok Bank branch at Tesco Lotus in Na Muang, Muang district of Ratchaburi in central Thailand around 2 pm yesterday afternoon. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156321-armed-robbery-of-bangkok-bank-branch-at-tesco-lotus-in-ratchaburi/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 Digital economy minister tells public: Stop fake news! Not sure - Don't share! Image: INN The minister for the digital economy and society Buddhipongse Punnakanta told the Thai media that the problem of what he called "fake news" was getting worse and worse. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156323-digital-economy-minister-tells-public-stop-fake-news-not-sure-dont-share/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 Trump tells GM: Stop 'wasting time', build ventilators to address coronavirus By David Shepardson and Ben Klayman FILE PHOTO: A ventilator is seen at the New York City Emergency Management Warehouse, where 400 ventilators arrived and before being shipped out for distribution, due to concerns over the rapid spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, U.S., March 24, 2020. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs/File Photo WASHINGTON/DETROIT (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday invoked emergency powers to require General Motors Co to build much-needed ventilators for coronavirus patients after he accused the largest U.S. automaker of "wasting time" during negotiations. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156325-trump-tells-gm-stop-wasting-time-build-ventilators-to-address-coronavirus/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 'Help us': After deaths on coronavirus-hit ship, guests clamor to leave By Elida Moreno Canadian passengers Chris & Anna Joiner ask for help onboard the MS Zaandam, Holland America Line cruise ship, during the coronavirus outbreak, off the shores of Panama City, Panama March 27, 2020. Chris Joiner/Handout via REUTERS PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - Four passengers have died on a cruise ship off the Pacific coast of Panama and more than 130 others aboard are suffering from influenza-like symptoms, at least two of whom have the coronavirus, the vessel's operator said on Friday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156330-help-us-after-deaths-on-coronavirus-hit-ship-guests-clamor-to-leave/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 Australia tightens quarantine rules to combat coronavirus, warns of fines By Lidia Kelly FILE PHOTO: A lone man sits on the mostly deserted steps of the Sydney Opera House, in Australia, March 26, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australian troops will begin on Saturday taking citizens returning from overseas to compulsory quarantine places to prevent spread of the coronavirus, as Victoria officials closed beaches on a warm autumn day amid public resistance, warning of fines. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156332-australia-tightens-quarantine-rules-to-combat-coronavirus-warns-of-fines/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASEAN NOW Sales Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Roojai.com Partners with Dhipaya Insurance to Launch COVID-19 Online Insurance Roojai.com launched a new product - COVID-19 online insurance - in collaboration with Dhipaya Insurance, which answers customers’ needs during the COVID-19 outbreak. Find out more - https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156333-roojaicom-partners-with-dhipaya-insurance-to-launch-covid-19-online-insurance/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 Nigerian on nine year overstay is "ice" smuggler to Japan Image: INN Thailand chief of immigration appeared at his Suan Phlu HQ flanked by officers in "hazmat" suits and heavily armed commandos to announce the arrest of a Nigerian man charged with smuggling methamphetamine from Thailand to Japan. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156335-nigerian-on-nine-year-overstay-is-ice-smuggler-to-japan/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 Kamphaeng Phet "suitcase" murder: It was connected to an online gambling syndicate Image: INN Further details have emerged in the case of Mr Wang, 30, who was found murdered in a suitcase that washed up on a sandbank in the Ping River in Kamphaeng Phet on February 25th. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156336-kamphaeng-phet-suitcase-murder-it-was-connected-to-an-online-gambling-syndicate/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 Commercial banks close all branches over weekend to prevent overcrowding By THE NATION Kasikornbank, Siam Commercial Bank, Krungthai Bank and TMB-Thanachart Bank announced on Friday (March 27) that they would close all branches nationwide on Saturday and Sunday (March 28-29), while electronic services would remain available. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156340-commercial-banks-close-all-branches-over-weekend-to-prevent-overcrowding/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 Chiang Mai and the virus: Well known pub hands out free food and drink to the public Image: Daily News A well known pub and cafe in the entertainment district of Nimmanhaemin Road, Chiang Mai are working with other operators in the area to hand out free food and drink to those suffering as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156343-chiang-mai-and-the-virus-well-known-pub-hands-out-free-food-and-drink-to-the-public/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 Hot day in upper Thailand, thundershowers forecast for Northeast and East By THE NATION The Thailand Meteorological Department forecast on Saturday (March 28) that a thermal low covers upper Thailand while the southerly and the southeasterly winds prevail over the Northeast and the East regions. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156345-hot-day-in-upper-thailand-thundershowers-forecast-for-northeast-and-east/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 Koh Samui: Stranded tourists pack out immigration seeking visa extensions - second virus case reported Image: TNA As Koh Samui reported its second case of coronavirus TNA reported that immigration on the holiday island was dealing with a great many tourists stranded there due to flight cancellations out of Thailand. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156347-koh-samui-stranded-tourists-pack-out-immigration-seeking-visa-extensions-second-virus-case-reported/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 Covid-19: All commercial bank branches closed this weekend Thailand's commercial banks have announced they are closing all branches today and tomorrow, March 28th and 29th. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156340-commercial-banks-close-all-branches-over-weekend-to-prevent-overcrowding/#replyForm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 Pattaya beachgoers urged to wear a mask and practice social distancing Image: Manager The authorities in Pattaya have urged the public to wear a mask if they go to the beach during the day, and practice social distancing at all times. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156354-pattaya-beachgoers-urged-to-wear-a-mask-and-practice-social-distancing/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Thailand announces 109 new COVID-19 cases, total cases now 1,245 Thailand announced 109 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156353-thailand-announces-109-new-covid-19-cases-total-cases-now-1245/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 Chiang Rai: Partygoers arrested for drugs at booze and sex party in luxury hotel Image: 77kaoded Thirty members of Thailand's Norasingh taskforce and Ban Du police in Chiang Rai in the north of the country raided a party going on at a luxury hotel in Ban Du, Muang district. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156361-chiang-rai-partygoers-arrested-for-drugs-at-booze-and-sex-party-in-luxury-hotel/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 Brazil's Bolsonaro questions coronavirus deaths, says 'sorry, some will die' By Pedro Fonseca and Marcelo Rochabrun Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro presents a media statement announcing economic measures during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Brasilia, Brazil, March 27, 2020. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino RIO DE JANEIRO/SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday cast doubt on Sao Paulo's death toll from the coronavirus outbreak and accused the state governor of manipulating the numbers for political ends, without giving evidence for his claims. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156364-brazils-bolsonaro-questions-coronavirus-deaths-says-sorry-some-will-die/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 Haiti hospital chief kidnapped amid coronavirus emergency By Andre Paultre and Robenson Sanon Medical staff display signs after the director of the hospital, surgeon Jerry Bitar, was kidnapped, as Haiti battles an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) amid a spike in gang violence, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti March 27, 2020. REUTERS/Jeanty Junior Augustin PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - The director of one of Haiti's top hospitals was kidnapped on Friday, prompting staff to refuse to take in new patients in protest as the impoverished country battles an outbreak of the novel coronavirus amid a spike in gang violence. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156369-haiti-hospital-chief-kidnapped-amid-coronavirus-emergency/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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