webfact Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Thailand reports 127 new COVID-19 cases, and one death FILE PHOTO: Reuters Thailand on Tuesday reported 127 new coronavirus cases and one more fatality. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156875-thailand-reports-127-new-covid-19-cases-and-one-death/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Phuket medical staff at risk of infection after woman who distributed beverages tests positive By THE NATION A woman who had distributed beverages to medical staff treating Covid-19 patients at Vachira Hospital in Phuket province on March 27-28 has tested positive for Covid-19. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156877-phuket-medical-staff-at-risk-of-infection-after-woman-who-distributed-beverages-tests-positive/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Covid-19: Human movement much less than last week - but well short of government 90% target video screenshot Thai PBS updated the nation on the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156882-covid-19-human-movement-much-less-than-last-week-but-well-short-of-government-90-target/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Covid-19: Three virus cases reported at Chaeng Wattana Government complex that houses immigration Picture: Manager Online Three cases of coronavirus have been reported of staff working at the large Government Complex on Chang Wattana Road in Bangkok. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156886-covid-19-three-virus-cases-reported-at-chaeng-wattana-government-complex-that-houses-immigration/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Ranong: Southern province steps up its anti Covid-19 measures - any tourists must have health certificates and quarantine at their own expense Picture: The Standard The Standard reported that the governor of Ranong province in the south of Thailand was stepping up restrictions from tomorrow, April 1st. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156889-ranong-southern-province-steps-up-its-anti-covid-19-measures-any-tourists-must-have-health-certificates-and-quarantine-at-their-own-expense/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Chiang Mai fires: "People's Army" mobilize to protect historic Doi Suthep temple Picture: Sanook Sanook reported that an army of members of the public were mobilized at the weekend after fires got dangerously close to the historic temple of Wat Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156890-chiang-mai-fires-peoples-army-mobilize-to-protect-historic-doi-suthep-temple/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Covid-19: Thai nurses come up with something better than N95 masks - N99 Picture: Sanook Thai nurses at a leading university have come up with a better alternative to protect medical personnel on the front line battling the Covid-19 pandemic. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156891-covid-19-thai-nurses-come-up-with-something-better-than-n95-masks-n99/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 UPDATE: 127 new Covid-19 cases take Thailand's total to 1,651 By The Nation The total number of Covid-19 cases in Thailand rose to 1,651 with 127 new infections confirmed over a 24-hour period while one person died, Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesman of the government's Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, said on Tuesday (March 31). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156875-thailand-reports-127-new-covid-19-cases-and-one-death/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Hospital loses 24 staff to quarantine after infected patient withholds information By The Nation Photo Credit to Bang Len Hospital The failure of a patient to make full disclosure of her condition has led to 24 medical personnel at Bang Len Hospital in Nakhon Pathom province being quarantined. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156903-hospital-loses-24-staff-to-quarantine-after-infected-patient-withholds-information/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Transport use slows by only 40% – much lower than govt expectations By The Nation Nationwide transport use decreased by only 40 per cent after the emergency decree was announced – far lower than the 90 per cent expected by the government. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156906-transport-use-slows-by-only-40-–-much-lower-than-govt-expectations/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Reports of ministry hoarding 200 million face masks 'based on a misunderstanding' By The Nation Boonyarit Kalayanamit Commerce Ministry permanent secretary Boonyarit Kalayanamit said on Monday (March 30) that the government has changed the face mask distribution plan by transferring the responsibility to the Ministry of Interior. One million masks will be distributed to medical teams and volunteer nurses nationwide every day, starting from 5pm on Monday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156908-reports-of-ministry-hoarding-200-million-face-masks-based-on-a-misunderstanding/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 A happy reunion for 6 recovered COVID-19 patients as they re-join their families Photo from นพ.สุภัทร ฮาสุวรรณกิจ facebook The Jana Community Hospital, in Thailand’s southern province of Songkhla, discharged six COVID-19 patients today. All are fit and well and ready to return to their families. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156910-a-happy-reunion-for-6-recovered-covid-19-patients-as-they-re-join-their-families/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 UPDATE: Thailand reports 136 new COVID-19 cases as new infection rate slows People have their temperatures checked amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus at the immigration post in Myawaddy near the Thai border on March 23, 2020, as thousands of people crossed from Thailand as the border crossings were due to close because of the growing pandemic. – Tens of thousands of migrant labourers from Laos and Myanmar flooded bus stations and border crossings in Thailand on March 23, defying requests to stay put to prevent exporting infections of the deadly coronavirus. (Photo by STR / AFP) The rise rate of new COVID-19 infections in Thailand has slowed down over the past three days, from 143 on Sunday to 136 on Monday and 127 today. Medical experts have, however, cautioned that the continuing rise, albeit slower, remains of concern because the contagion has now spread to 61 of the country’s 76 provinces. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156875-thailand-reports-127-new-covid-19-cases-and-one-death/?do=findComment&comment=15234910 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Canadian children among Phuket COVID-19 infected, total confirmed cases hit 69 By The Phuket News The inforgraphic posted with the report today (Mar 31). Image: PR Dept PHUKET: Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (Mar 31) announced seven more confirmed cases of people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus, including two young Canadian children. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156920-canadian-children-among-phuket-covid-19-infected-total-confirmed-cases-hit-69/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 ‘No Bangkok shutdown’ By The Nation Bangkok will not announce further measures or shut down the city, Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesman of the government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, confirmed today (March 31). Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156939-‘no-bangkok-shutdown’/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Covid-19 centre under sanitisation By The Nation The Centre for Covid-19 is undergoing a thorough sanitisation after an official of the Public Health Ministry who was infected with Covid-19 attended a meeting there. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156941-covid-19-centre-under-sanitisation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Ban on egg exports extended to prevent domestic shortage By THE NATION Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said today (March 31) that the Committee for Prices of Goods and Services that he chairs has agreed to extend the ban on export of chicken eggs for another 30 days to prevent any shortage in domestic markets. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156943-ban-on-egg-exports-extended-to-prevent-domestic-shortage/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 DON’T lie, spread false info about Covid-19 situation, infections tomorrow, April Fool's Day By The Nation The Office of the Attorney General deputy spokesman Kosonlavat Intujunyong warned that those lying or spreading false information about Covid-19 infections on April Fool’s Day tomorrow (April 1) amid the emergency decree will face strict punishment. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156944-don’t-lie-spread-false-info-about-covid-19-situation-infections-tomorrow-april-fools-day/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 People warned not to enter national park after man is killed by tiger By The Nation Locals were warned not to enter Thap Lan National Park after a resident was killed by a tiger on March 29. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156949-people-warned-not-to-enter-national-park-after-man-is-killed-by-tiger/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 2nd Covid-19 death in Yala By THE NATION The second Covid-19 death in Yala province was reported today (March 31) after the patient underwent hospital treatment since March 23. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156950-2nd-covid-19-death-in-yala/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Customs Department instructed to waive duty on masks, Covid-19 medical equipment By THE NATION The Cabinet ordered the Customs Department today (March 31) to waive the import duty on face masks, medical equipment, Covid-19 virus test kits and anti-virus medicine, government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat said. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156951-customs-department-instructed-to-waive-duty-on-masks-covid-19-medical-equipment/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Covid -19 patients told to keep away from their pets By THE NATION Covid-19 patients should stay away from their pets as cats and dogs are not immune to the virus, says Profesor Porntippa Lekcharoensuk, head of Microbiology and Immunology study at Kasetsart University. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156952-covid-19-patients-told-to-keep-away-from-their-pets/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Chang International Circuit to house people flouting self-quarantine rule By The Nation Veteran politician Newin Chidchob posted on his Facebook page that Buriram officials have prepared the Chang International Circuit as a special place for stubborn people who need home quarantine but still venture outside. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156953-chang-international-circuit-to-house-people-flouting-self-quarantine-rule/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Upper Thailand urged to brace for summer thunderstorms By THE NATION Upper Thailand could be hit by thunderstorms, the Thailand Meteorological Department warned on Tuesday (March 31). Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156956-upper-thailand-urged-to-brace-for-summer-thunderstorms/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Fears raised for elephant welfare as Phuket camps fold By The Phuket News In Phuket alone, the order to close the camps and the lack of tourists has placed about 280 elephants at risk. Photo: Tree Tops Elephant Reserve PHUKET:-- Dire fears for the welfare of thousands of elephants throughout the country have been raised with elephant trekking camps being forced to close due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156957-fears-raised-for-elephant-welfare-as-phuket-camps-fold/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 UK police criticised for overzealous lockdown response FILE PHOTO - A Police officer speaks to cyclists after new regulations came into force restricting cycling in Richmond Park as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, London, Britain, March 28, 2020. REUTERS/Toby Melville LONDON (Reuters) - Some British police might have gone a “little too far”, a minister said on Tuesday after warnings some forces were turning Britain into a police state by abusing powers to enforce a coronavirus lockdown. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156959-uk-police-criticised-for-overzealous-lockdown-response/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Record grocery sales as Britons stockpiled ahead of coronavirus lockdown By James Davey FILE PHOTO: Tesco supermarket in Newcastle-under-Lyme hand out flowers to NHS workers as they begin their shopping as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues. Newcastle-under-Lyme, Britain March 22, 2020 REUTERS/Carl Recine LONDON (Reuters) - Grocery sales leapt more than a fifth to a record 10.8 billion pounds in the four weeks to March 22, as Britons stocked up on everything from pasta to pet food ahead of a countrywide lockdown to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156960-record-grocery-sales-as-britons-stockpiled-ahead-of-coronavirus-lockdown/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Despair and pride in China's Wuhan as coronavirus lockdown eases By Brenda Goh Volunteers in protective suits work on disinfecting a shopping complex in Wuhan, Hubei province, the epicentre of China's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, March 31, 2020. REUTERS/Aly Song WUHAN, China (Reuters) - Residents of China’s Wuhan city, ground zero for the coronavirus pandemic, have mixed emotions as containment measures are lifted and the community infection rate slows to a trickle, with some praising the government and others rueing the economic costs. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156961-despair-and-pride-in-chinas-wuhan-as-coronavirus-lockdown-eases/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 World's busiest border falls quiet with millions of Mexicans barred from U.S. By Lizbeth Diaz, Jose Luis Gonzalez A general view of the Paso del Norte International Border Bridge, where the flow of people has decreased as new travel restrictions aimed at containing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have stopped millions of Mexicans living close to the U.S. border from crossing back and forth, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico March 30, 2020. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez TIJUANA/CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (Reuters) - The world’s busiest land border has fallen quiet as restrictions to contain the coronavirus prevent millions of Mexicans from making daily trips north, including many who work in U.S. businesses. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156962-worlds-busiest-border-falls-quiet-with-millions-of-mexicans-barred-from-us/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Emergency could be extended By THE NATION Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha The government, if need be, will extend the state of emergency for another month or two depending on the Covid-19 situation, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said today (March 31) after a cabinet meeting. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1156963-emergency-could-be-extended/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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