webfact Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 Chaturon slams government's handling of overseas Thais wanting to return By The Nation Chaturon Chaisang, a former member of the dissolved Thai Raksa Chart Party, wants overseas Thais to be able to return to their homeland despite the new directive restricting arrivals. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157949-chaturon-slams-governments-handling-of-overseas-thais-wanting-to-return/ 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 Two die in suicide pact involving three women By The Nation Two women died while a third was rescued after a joint suicide attempt by three women in Bangkok. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157950-two-die-in-suicide-pact-involving-three-women/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 Ministry reaches out to needy with free accommodation, food National The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security is offering clean accommodation and three meals, free of charge for needy people nationwide under its "We will not leave anyone behind" campaign. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157951-ministry-reaches-out-to-needy-with-free-accommodation-food/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 Sudden changes by aviation authorities leave Thais overseas and their families frustrated By The Nation The sudden two-day complete flight ban imposed by civil aviation authorities have been frustrating for Thai families whose members are abroad and want to come home amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157952-sudden-changes-by-aviation-authorities-leave-thais-overseas-and-their-families-frustrated/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 'Blood donations cannot stop' despite Covid-19 because of high demand By The Nation The National Blood Centre has said that it cannot stop blood donations because there are still patients who need blood regularly. More than 10,000 children have blood-related diseases, for which there are no treatments except blood transfusion. The Covid-19 crisis has resulted in a blood shortage in Thailand. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157953-blood-donations-cannot-stop-despite-covid-19-because-of-high-demand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 UK PM Johnson admitted to hospital for tests after persistent coronavirus symptoms Guy Faulconbridge, Michael Holden FILE PHOTO: Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a news conference on the ongoing situation with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in London, Britain March 22, 2020. Ian Vogler/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to hospital for tests on Sunday in what Downing Street said was a “precautionary step” because he was showing persistent symptoms of coronavirus ten days after testing positive for the virus. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157954-uk-pm-johnson-admitted-to-hospital-for-tests-after-persistent-coronavirus-symptoms/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 Thai Military battling to regain public trust after grave missteps By The Nation The Army have been sanitising several locations every night and producing face masks in the daylight. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157955-thai-military-battling-to-regain-public-trust-after-grave-missteps/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 Governors put on alert for tougher measures to contain Covid-19 By The Nation Military joins police to enforce nationwide curfew on Saturday night. Photo taken in Bangkok by Korbphuk Phromrelha, The Nation. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157956-governors-put-on-alert-for-tougher-measures-to-contain-covid-19/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 Prachuap Khiri Khan orders all hotels in province to close By The Nation Panlop Singhaseni, the governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan province, issued an order on April 4 to close all hotels to contain Covid-19. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157957-prachuap-khiri-khan-orders-all-hotels-in-province-to-close/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 'Fit-to-Fly' imposes high cost on returnees, exposes them to Covid-19 risk: TDRI By The Nation The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) has advised the government to suspend the issuance of letters by Royal Thai Embassies and consulates and the use of fit-to-fly medical certificates for people to enter the country to reduce the risk of Covid-19 infections. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157958-fit-to-fly-imposes-high-cost-on-returnees-exposes-them-to-covid-19-risk-tdri/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 AOT considers bidding for Don Mueang’s Bt34-bn Phase Three By The Nation FILE photo Nitinai Sirismatthakarn, president of the Airports of Thailand (AOT), said the third phase of the Don Mueang Airport is being considered, though the agency has to consult with the State Enterprise Policy Office (SEPO) first. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1123972-aot-considers-bidding-for-don-mueang’s-bt34-bn-phase-three/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 5, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 5, 2020 24 Thais from abroad warned their names will be published if they do not contact the authorities Authorities are threatening to reveal the names of 24 Thais, who arrived at Suvarnabhumi international airport on Friday and returned home to avoid state quarantine, if they do not report in by 6pm today. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157959-24-thais-from-abroad-warned-their-names-will-be-published-if-they-do-not-contact-the-authorities/ 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 Thai military prepares COVID-19 field hospitals and accommodation just in case The Thai Ministry of Defence has ordered the three armed forces to make space available for the setting up of field hospitals, and to prepare personnel to assist, should number of new COVID-19 infections overwhelm the current health system. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157960-thai-military-prepares-covid-19-field-hospitals-and-accommodation-just-in-case/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 Don Mueang set to seek bidders for renovating passenger terminal By THE NATION File photo Don Mueang International Airport is expected to call bids for three contracts related to the renovation of its international passenger terminal this month, the airport’s director Flying Officer Sumpun Kutranon said recently. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157961-don-mueang-set-to-seek-bidders-for-renovating-passenger-terminal/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 French tourists arrested for hookah party in Kamala The Phuket News The arrests were announced at Kamala Police Station today (Apr 5). Photo: Kamala Police PHUKET: Kamala Police have arrested seven French tourists at a house in Kamala for violating the Emergency Decree by holding a gathering and for illegal possession of hookahs, called “baruku” in Thailand. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157962-french-tourists-arrested-for-hookah-party-in-kamala/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 Four safe after boat swamped in storm The Phuket News Only Mr Somboon suffered minor injuries. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: Three men and a young boy are safe after the longtail boat they were fishing in was swamped in a storm off Phuket’s east coast this afternoon (Apr 5). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157964-four-safe-after-boat-swamped-in-storm/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 Ireland's PM returns to medical practice to help in coronavirus crisis FILE PHOTO: Ireland's Prime Minister Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaks during a news conference on the ongoing situation with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Government Buildings in Dublin, Ireland March 24, 2020. Steve Humphreys/Pool via REUTERS DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland's prime minister Leo Varadkar has re-registered as a medical practitioner and will work one shift a week to help out during the coronavirus crisis, his office said on Sunday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157965-irelands-pm-returns-to-medical-practice-to-help-in-coronavirus-crisis/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 Britain will tighten coronavirus restrictions if people flout rules By Paul Sandle People play football in Greenwich Park, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, London, Britain, April 4, 2020. REUTERS/Hannah McKay LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will be forced to impose more restrictions on outdoor exercise if people flout lockdown rules designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus, the health minister said on Sunday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157966-britain-will-tighten-coronavirus-restrictions-if-people-flout-rules/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 Italy starts to look ahead to 'phase two' as COVID-19 death toll slows By James Mackenzie and Giulio Piovaccari A statue on the Fountain of Neptune is seen in front of an Italian flag on Palm Sunday, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Naples, Italy April 5, 2020. REUTERS/Ciro De Luca MILAN (Reuters) - Italy reported its lowest daily COVID-19 death toll for more than two weeks on Sunday as authorities began to look ahead to a second phase of the battle against the new coronavirus once the lockdown imposed almost a month ago is eventually eased. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157967-italy-starts-to-look-ahead-to-phase-two-as-covid-19-death-toll-slows/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 New York governor sees 'return to normalcy' with rapid coronavirus testing By Nathan Layne FILE PHOTO: A medical technician takes a sample to test for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at a drive through testing site in Medford, Massachusetts, U.S., April 4, 2020. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo (Reuters) - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Sunday he believed there needed to be a mass rollout of rapid testing in order to achieve a "return to normalcy" after the peak of the novel coronavirus crisis passes in the United States in the coming weeks and months. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157968-new-york-governor-sees-return-to-normalcy-with-rapid-coronavirus-testing/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 Germany to buy 'unbelievable amount' of facemasks - TV FILE PHOTO: Masks are displayed at a general store, during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in the Kreuzberg district of Berlin, Germany, April 3, 2020. REUTERS/Michele Tantussi FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Germany is ramping up efforts to purchase facemasks in an effort to contain the coronavirus, the country's vice chancellor, Olaf Scholz, told the Anne Will television show on Sunday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157969-germany-to-buy-unbelievable-amount-of-facemasks-tv/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Tiger at New York's Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus Nathan Layne FILE PHOTO: Nadia, a 4-year-old female Malayan tiger at the Bronx Zoo, that the zoo said on April 5, 2020 has tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is seen in an undated handout photo provided by the Bronx zoo in New York. WCS/Handout via REUTERS (Reuters) - A tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York City has tested positive for the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus, in the first known case of a human infecting an animal and making it sick, the zoo’s chief veterinarian said on Sunday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157973-tiger-at-new-yorks-bronx-zoo-tests-positive-for-coronavirus/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 'We'll meet again': Queen Elizabeth invokes WW2 spirit to defeat coronavirus Michael Holden FILE PHOTO: Britain's Queen Elizabeth II visits the headquarters of MI5, which is the United Kingdom's domestic counter-intelligence and security agency, at Thames House in London, Britain February 25, 2020. Victoria Jones/PA Wire/Pool via REUTERS LONDON (Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth told the British people on Sunday that they would overcome the coronavirus outbreak if they stayed resolute in the face of lockdown and self-isolation, invoking the spirit of World War Two in an extremely rare broadcast to the nation. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157974-well-meet-again-queen-elizabeth-invokes-ww2-spirit-to-defeat-coronavirus/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 TAT update: Songkhla bans entry and exit to combat COVID-19 TAT Newsroom Bangkok, 05 April, 2020, at 13.00 Hrs. – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide the latest update from Songkhla province on its measures to prevent and mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157976-tat-update-songkhla-bans-entry-and-exit-to-combat-covid-19/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 TAT update: Phang Nga enhances COVID-19 control measures Closure of high-risk areas and ban entry into the province. TAT Newsroom Bangkok, 05 April, 2020, at 14.00 Hrs. – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide the latest update on Phang Nga province’s order to close areas deemed at risk of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection, with immediate effect until further notice. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157978-tat-update-phang-nga-enhances-covid-19-control-measures/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 U.S. braces for 'hardest' week as coronavirus deaths mount By Daniel Trotta and Amanda Becker U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for the daily coronavirus task force briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 5, 2020. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (Reuters) - The United States on Sunday entered one of the most critical weeks so far in the coronavirus crisis, with government officials warning that the death toll in places such as New York, Michigan and Louisiana was a sign of trouble to come in other states. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157979-us-braces-for-hardest-week-as-coronavirus-deaths-mount/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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