snoop1130 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Respite offered for student loan holders By THE NATION The Student Loan Fund is taking steps to help ease the financial burden on borrowers during the economic slowdown caused by the Covid-19 contagion, fund manager Chainarong Katchapanan said on Wednesday (April 1). Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157176-respite-offered-for-student-loan-holders/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Contagion raging because employees not sent home: health chief By The Nation Dr Thanarak Palipat Public health authorities have warned that the directive to work from home is being ignored by people and employers, pushing up the daily count of Covid-19 infections. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157177-contagion-raging-because-employees-not-sent-home-health-chief/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Most Justice Ministry officials ordered home after one Covid-19 case discovered By The Nation Thanakrit Jitareerat, File Photo The Justice Ministry has decided to have all junior employees to work from home and will only allow about 20 per cent of civil servants and employees to be present in the offices. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157178-most-justice-ministry-officials-ordered-home-after-one-covid-19-case-discovered/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Food delivery outfits warned about overcharging By The Nation Authorities are monitoring food delivery services after customers complained of being overcharged amid the ongoing virus pandemic. The Office of the Trade Competition Commission (OTCC) said it will look for evidence that the services were exploiting high demand and their dominance in the market to raise their prices during the period of lockdown. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157179-food-delivery-outfits-warned-about-overcharging/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 China tapped for more masks to protect medics By The Nation Sophon Mekthon, GPO chairman The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) has approved a budget of 660 million baht for urgent procurement of an extra 400,000 sets of N95 face masks and personal protective equipment (PPE) from China. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157180-china-tapped-for-more-masks-to-protect-medics/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Former top Ubon Ratchathani official gets 20 years for graft By THE NATION The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct slapped a former chief of the Ubon Ratchathani provincial administrative organization with 20 years in prison over corruption. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157181-former-top-ubon-ratchathani-official-gets-20-years-for-graft/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Chiang Mai launches measures to control forest fires By THE NATION Stringent measures are being put in place to control forest fires in several parts of Chiang Mai with the aim of easing air pollution. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157182-chiang-mai-launches-measures-to-control-forest-fires/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Bangkok to close parks as Thailand's coronavirus cases rise The deserted empty Patong walking street which usually is crowded with tourists is pictured during the first day of the lockdown imposed by Phuket governor amid concerns about the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), on Phuket island, Thailand, March 31, 2020. REUTERS/Sooppharoek Teepapan BANGKOK (Reuters) - The Thai capital of Bangkok will close all parks as it tightens measures to rein in a coronavirus pandemic by limiting people's movements, a city hall spokesman said on Wednesday. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157138-new-measures-to-control-contagion-in-bangkok/?do=findComment&comment=15240486 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 SRT cuts capacity, cancels 22 trains from today BANGKOK(NNT) - Long distance trains are still running at limited capacity, with some destinations cancelled until the spread of COVID-19 can be contained. The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has cancelled 22 trains so far on the northern, southern, and northeastern lines. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157183-srt-cuts-capacity-cancels-22-trains-from-today/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Foreign Ministry to repatriate Thai exchange students in USA BANGKOK(NNT) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is coordinating the repatriation of exchange students from Thailand currently in the United States, who are all expected to return this month. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157184-foreign-ministry-to-repatriate-thai-exchange-students-in-usa/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Over 100 countries ask South Korea for coronavirus testing help - official By Hyonhee Shin, Anne Kauranen FILE PHOTO: A medical staff member in protective gear prepares to take samples from a visitor at a 'drive-thru' testing center for the novel coronavirus disease of COVID-19 in Yeungnam University Medical Center in Daegu, South Korea, March 3, 2020. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon SEOUL/HELSINKI (Reuters) - South Korea has received requests from 121 countries for help with coronavirus testing, a foreign ministry official said on Wednesday, as authorities around the world come under intense pressure to curb the spread of the disease. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157185-over-100-countries-ask-south-korea-for-coronavirus-testing-help-official/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe forgot to tell his girlfriend about coronavirus hoax BY SAM WARNER BRUCE GLIKAS / GETTY IMAGES Daniel Radcliffe was recently subjected to a hoax about having coronavirus – though he completely forgot to tell his girlfriend about the whole situation. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157187-harry-potter-star-daniel-radcliffe-forgot-to-tell-his-girlfriend-about-coronavirus-hoax/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Little Women viewers spot plastic water bottle accidentally left on set By Ellie Harrison Eagle-eyed viewers of Little Women have noticed that modern objects were accidentally left on the set of the film. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157189-little-women-viewers-spot-plastic-water-bottle-accidentally-left-on-set/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 The Body Coach star Joe Wicks reveals he is donating £80K from his YouTube exercise videos to the NHS By REBECCA DAVISON What a man! The Body Coach star Joe Wicks told Good Morning Britain he is donating £80K from his YouTube exercise video to the NHS... as he admited to feeling anxiety in lockdown He's been sharing You Tube exercise videos during lockdown in a bid to help the nation feel more upbeat and stay healthy. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157190-the-body-coach-star-joe-wicks-reveals-he-is-donating-£80k-from-his-youtube-exercise-videos-to-the-nhs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 to continue: Thailand Live Thursday 2 Apr 2020 https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157236-thailand-live-thursday-2-apr-2020/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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