THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 29 Mar 2020

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The week that was in Thailand news: Thailand never disappoints! Not to worry dear, there will be another crisis next week!

 

 

One of the first words I learned in Thailand was "patiwat".

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156424-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-thailand-never-disappoints-not-to-worry-dear-there-will-be-another-crisis-next-week/

 

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Six tips to register for the Bt5,000 cash handout scheme

By THE NATION

 

 

The government's cash handout initiative will open for registration at 6pm on Saturday (March 28). It aims to help those not covered by the social security system, who are affected by the order to close certain business venues to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156467-six-tips-to-register-for-the-bt5000-cash-handout-scheme/

 

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No worries on electricity supply, minister assures

By THE NATION

 

 

The Energy Ministry will ensure adequate electricity supply while many people are advised to work from home by the government in an attempt to promote social distance and prevent the spread of Covid-19, Energy Minister Sonthirat Sonthijirawong said on Saturday (March 28).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156468-no-worries-on-electricity-supply-minister-assures/

 

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Pattani, Yala issue orders to help contain Covid-19

By THE NATION

 

 

The deep South provinces of Pattani and Yala have issued strict orders to deal with Covid-19 and prevent local people from getting infected.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156469-pattani-yala-issue-orders-to-help-contain-covid-19/

 

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Nakhon Phanom tightens scrutiny as returnee from Bangkok becomes first Covid-19 patient

By The Nation

 

 

Nakhon Phanom has discovered its first Covid-19 case, provincial governor Siam Sirimongkol told a press conference on Friday (March 27).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156470-nakhon-phanom-tightens-scrutiny-as-returnee-from-bangkok-becomes-first-covid-19-patient/

 

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Smog at unhealthy levels as forest fires rage in Phayao

By The Nation

 

 

Forest fires have raised the level of particulate matter less than 2.5 (PM2.5) microns in Phayao province to unhealthy levels.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156471-smog-at-unhealthy-levels-as-forest-fires-rage-in-phayao/

 

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Phuket COVID-19 PUI man flees designated accommodation, convinced to return

By The Phuket News

 

Health official on Thursday rehearse in front of the cameras the moving of COVID-19 patients to the new Provincial Hall ’field hospital’. Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: A man who fled his designated accommodation in Phuket Town where he was under observation on suspicion of being infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus was convinced to return to his safe zone by police and health officers yesterday (Mar 27).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156472-phuket-covid-19-pui-man-flees-designated-accommodation-convinced-to-return/

 

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Six more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Phuket, total hits 47

By The Phuket News

 

Six new cases announced today (Mar 28). Image: PPHO

 

PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee announced today (Mar 28) that six new COVID-19 cases in Phuket have been confirmed, bringing the total number of officially recognised cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus in Phuket since the outbreak began to 47.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156473-six-more-covid-19-cases-confirmed-in-phuket-total-hits-47/

 

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All Phuket beaches closed

By The Phuket News

 

Local residents and tourists enjoying Nai Harn Beach. Photo: Phuket Lifeguard Service

 

PHUKET: All beaches in Phuket have been closed by order of the Phuket Governor to combat the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156476-all-phuket-beaches-closed/

 

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Travellers cooperate with health checkpoints

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Today is the third day since the state of emergency, was declared by the government to implement certain restrictions in an attempt to limit the spread of COVID-19. A deputy Bangkok governor visited a checkpoint today, located at the Bangkok-Chachoengsao border, where most road users fully cooperated with the measures put in place.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156477-travellers-cooperate-with-health-checkpoints/

 

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PM orders egg price monitoring

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BANGKOK (NNT) - Since the invocation of the Emergency Decree over COVID-19, many people have been stocking up with necessary items, including chicken eggs, resulting in shortages in some areas, and some sellers have been exploiting this situation by profiteering.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156480-pm-orders-egg-price-monitoring/

 

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Provinces prepare temporary COVID-19 hospitals

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

THAILAND (NNT) - A considerable number of COVID-19 patients are being diagnosed in all regions of the country. Provinces are now preparing temporary hospitals to accommodate COVID-19 patients as the situation escalates.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156484-provinces-prepare-temporary-covid-19-hospitals/

 

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PM Prayut orders preparations for Thais returning from Italy

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BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha chaired a meeting of the Center for the COVID-19 Situation Administration, which was attended by Supreme Commander Gen Phornphiphat Benyasri, permanent secretaries responsible for the work of five groups and representatives of relevant agencies, to adjust the work pattern.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156485-pm-prayut-orders-preparations-for-thais-returning-from-italy/

 

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The Thai embassy in Beijing responds to claims that Thailand re-exporting medical supplies, provided by China, to the US

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BANGKOK (NNT) - The Royal Thai Embassy in Beijing, China, issued a statement regarding a rumor, spreading via the Weibo Chinese social media platform, accusing Thailand of receiving medical equipment from China but then sending it to the United States.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156487-the-thai-embassy-in-beijing-responds-to-claims-that-thailand-re-exporting-medical-supplies-provided-by-china-to-the-us/

 

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Trump drops idea of New York lockdown as U.S. death count crosses 2,000

By Andy Sullivan

 

An empty street is seen near Wall street during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., March 27, 2020. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he would issue a travel warning for the hard-hit New York area to limit the spread of the coronavirus, backing off from an earlier suggestion that he might try to cut off the region entirely.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156488-trump-drops-idea-of-new-york-lockdown-as-us-death-count-crosses-2000/

 

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At home with coronavirus, Johnson writes to the nation

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson applauds outside 10 Downing Street during the Clap For Our Carers campaign in support of the NHS, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, London, Britain, March 26, 2020. Pictre taken March 26, 2020. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is self-isolating at 10 Downing Street after testing positive for coronavirus, will write to every UK household to urge people to stay at home.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156491-at-home-with-coronavirus-johnson-writes-to-the-nation/

 

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Brazilian rapper warns of coronavirus danger in Brazil's slums

 

 

Brazilian rapper MV Bill poses during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil March 24, 2020. CUFA/Handout via REUTERS

 

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Brazilian rapper MV Bill added his voice to a chorus of criticism of President Jair Bolsonaro for downplaying the gravity of the new coronavirus epidemic in a video clip that urges people to protect themselves.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156495-brazilian-rapper-warns-of-coronavirus-danger-in-brazils-slums/

 

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Ex-Venezuelan spy chief Carvajal in process of surrendering to US authorities - sources

By Angus Berwick

 

Former Venezuelan intelligence chief Hugo Carvajal leaves prison after being freed in Estremera, Spain September 16, 2019. REUTERS/Javier Barbancho/Files

 

CARACAS (Reuters) - The former head of Venezuela's military intelligence unit, Hugo Carvajal, is in the process of surrendering to U.S. authorities, two people familiar with the matter said, after prosecutors charged him on Thursday with drug trafficking alongside Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156499-ex-venezuelan-spy-chief-carvajal-in-process-of-surrendering-to-us-authorities-sources/

 

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UK coronavirus death toll under 20,000 would be 'good result' - health chief says

By Paul Sandle and Guy Faulconbridge

 

Medical staff at an NHS drive through coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing facility in the car park of Chessington World of Adventures as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, Chessington, Britain, March 28, 2020. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls

 

LONDON (Reuters) - The United Kingdom will do well if it manages to keep the coronavirus death toll below 20,000, a senior health official said on Saturday after the deadliest day so far of the outbreak saw the number of fatalities rise to more than 1,000.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156501-uk-coronavirus-death-toll-under-20000-would-be-good-result-health-chief-says/

 

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Passengers can carry 350ml hand sanitisers on flights

By THE NATION

 

 

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has increased the volume of liquid hand sanitiser passengers and cabin crew can bring on board to a maximum of 350 millilitres per bottle, up from the previous limit of 100ml.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156505-passengers-can-carry-350ml-hand-sanitisers-on-flights/

 

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Tesco Lotus Express to allow only 15 people at one time in stores

By THE NATION

 

 

Tesco Lotus Express will allow no more than 15 customers at one time in its 1,600 stores nationwide, as part of its social distancing policy, starting from Sunday (March 29).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156506-tesco-lotus-express-to-allow-only-15-people-at-one-time-in-stores/

 

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Forlorn roads

By The Nation

 

Photo Credit: Vorawit Pumpuang

 

Roads at the Nang Loeng area in Bangkok were deserted on Saturday morning (March 28) after the temporary closure of risky areas was announced to contain the spread of Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156507-forlorn-roads/

 

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Last flight to Bangkok: 'If I die, I want to die in my country'

By Jiraporn Kukahan

 

FILE PHOTO: A view of empty at queue lines, as airlines reduce flights following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at Singapore's Changi Airport March 23, 2020. REUTERS/Edgar Su

 

SINGAPORE/BANGKOK (Reuters) - As airlines worldwide cut flights due to the coronavirus outbreak, the last service from Singapore to Bangkok departed on Saturday with only a few dozen passengers, mostly Thai citizens desperate to get home to ride out the pandemic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156511-last-flight-to-bangkok-if-i-die-i-want-to-die-in-my-country/

 

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Thais in Pattaya concerned by foreigners not wearing face masks

 

 

Image: 77Kaoded

 

Thai people in Pattaya fear for their health, due to foreigners refusing to wear face masks during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156512-thais-in-pattaya-concerned-by-foreigners-not-wearing-face-masks/

 

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Thailand reports 143 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death

 

 

Thailand on Sunday reported a 143 new coronavirus cases, including one death.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156515-thailand-reports-143-new-covid-19-cases-1-death/

 

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Attempted breakout at Buriram prison

 

 

Inmates at a prison in Buriram province were reportedly involved in a shootout with prison officers on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156527-attempted-breakout-at-buriram-prison/

 

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MRT Blue Line set to launch full service from Monday

 

 

The MRT Blue Line will be fully operational from March 30, officials said on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156528-mrt-blue-line-set-to-launch-full-service-from-monday/

 

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Load 10 times beyond capacity crashed website to register for cash handouts

 

 

The website created for registration of those eligible for government cash handouts during the Covid-19 crisis crashed because it was overloaded when it opened, Ratchakit Deachanetirat, assistant to the Prime Minister’s Office chief, said on Sunday (March 29).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156529-load-10-times-beyond-capacity-crashed-website-to-register-for-cash-handouts/

 

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Clipped wings

 

 

Plenty of grounded aircraft can be seen at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports after a steep fall in the number of flights due to the Covid-19 situation in Thailand and other countries worldwide.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156531-clipped-wings-aircraft-grounded-at-suvarnabhumi-and-don-mueang-airports-photos/

 

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Phuket’s six new COVID-19 cases all from Patong, total hits 53

 

All six new cases came from Patong. Image: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: All six new confirmed cases of COVID-19 announced by the Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (Mar 29) were from Patong. teh six new cases bring the total number of officially recognised cases of people infected with the virus in Phuket since the outbreak began to 53.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156533-phuket’s-six-new-covid-19-cases-all-from-patong-total-hits-53/