THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 5 Apr 2020

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Homeless and helpless

 

 

Thai netizens are moved by a picture of a civet that escaped a wildfire in Chiang Mai province and was seen begging for water from humans on the road.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157890-homeless-and-helpless-wildlife-destroyed-by-chiang-mai-wildfires/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Thai Red Cross seeks plasma donations from cured Covid-19 patients

 

 

The Thai Red Cross Society is inviting patients who have recovered from Covid-19 to donate plasma, which can inhibit severe pneumonia and will be helpful in treating patients with severe Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157891-thai-red-cross-seeks-plasma-donations-from-cured-covid-19-patients/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

'Thais better off than people in New York' during Covid-19 outbreak

Image: Reuters file photo

 

A Thai nurse who works at a small hospital in New York tells a depressing story of gloom and death and considers Thailand to be much better off.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157894-thais-better-off-than-people-in-new-york-during-covid-19-outbreak/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Latest Pattaya immigration news

 

PATTAYA:--In an attempt to reduce queues, Chonburi Immigration at Jomtien has now canopied the whole car park with extra seating and facilities. A few services, such as the 90 day report for long-stay farang and the collection of passports for retirees, can be completed without the need physically to enter the building. It is now compulsory to wear a mask at all times whilst on the premises and temperature checks are taken at the door.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157888-latest-pattaya-immigration-news/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Pattaya police keeping tabs on medical workers’ homes

 

PATTAYA:--Chonburi police have begun looking after the homes of medical personnel working around the clock to combat the coronavirus.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157889-pattaya-police-keeping-tabs-on-medical-workers’-homes/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

First night of Pattaya curfew, lights shine bright in condos and homes – streets deserted

 

PATTAYA:--Roads that usually teem with traffic were deserted after the nationwide curfew began at 10 p.m. Most drivers rushed back to their homes to avoid being caught and possibly arrested or hit with large fines.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157892-first-night-of-pattaya-curfew-lights-shine-bright-in-condos-and-homes-–-streets-deserted/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Rotary Club Eastern Seaboard (Pattaya) funds meals for the needy during coronavirus crisis

 

PATTAYA:--Rotary Assistant Governor and Past President Rodney James Charman (left) of the Rotary Club Eastern Seaboard Pattaya met with President-Elect Peter Marsh (right) of the Rotary Club of Jomtien-Pattaya together with Mrs. Yupin (centre), proprietor of Yupins Restaurant to donate 12,000 Baht on behalf of Rotary Club Eastern Seaboard. The money will help to provide 400 meals for people in the community who have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus and the government lockdown.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157893-rotary-club-eastern-seaboard-pattaya-funds-meals-for-the-needy-during-coronavirus-crisis/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Pattaya Walking Street – where no one is walking anymore

 

PATTAYA:--The coronavirus and the curfew has killed not only the human touch, sense of sharing, sense of compassion between people, trading in microscopic levels and the economy in the macro scale, but has also slaughtered the life of a street that is home to a dashing, lively and hopeful group of business people.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157895-pattaya-walking-street-–-where-no-one-is-walking-anymore/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Bangkok Airways announces temporary closure of its three airports

 

 

Due to the current outbreak of COVID-19, Bangkok Airways announces temporary closure of its three airports as follows,

• Trat Airport will be closed between 5-30 April 2020.
• Samui Airport and Sukhothai Airport will be closed between 7-30 April 2020.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157900-bangkok-airways-announces-temporary-closure-of-its-three-airports/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Arrest warrant issued for ‘Tum Pattaya’ price-gouging face-mask seller

 

PATTAYA:--An arrest warrant has been issued for a man allegedly selling face masks on Facebook at exorbitant prices.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157897-arrest-warrant-issued-for-‘tum-pattaya’-price-gouging-face-mask-seller/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Chon Buri closes more venues, business establishments to combat COVID-19

 

 

Bangkok, 05 April, 2020. – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide further updates on the additional measures to combat the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by Chon Buri province, where Pattaya is located, in addition to our previous report on Chon Buri announces emergency measures to combat COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157922-covid-19-all-hotels-and-beaches-closed-in-chonburi/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Krabi intensifies measures to combat the spread of COVID-19

 

 

Closure of entry and exit points, closure of risk areas, and a curfew time are among several measures put in place with immediate effect until further notice.

 

Bangkok, 05 April, 2020. – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide a summary of Krabi province’s measures and restrictions to combat the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), effective from 22.00 Hrs. of last night, 4 April, 2020, until further notice.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157924-krabi-intensifies-measures-to-combat-the-spread-of-covid-19/

 

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