webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Japan PM Abe to declare state of emergency as early as Tuesday - Yomiuri FILE PHOTO: Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wears a protective face mask as he attends an upper house parliamentary session, following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Tokyo, Japan April 1, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will declare a state of emergency over the coronavirus as early as Tuesday, the Yomiuri newspaper reported, as the number of infections topped 1,000 in the capital, Tokyo. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157981-japan-pm-abe-to-declare-state-of-emergency-as-early-as-tuesday-yomiuri/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 US firm denies masks for Germany seized in Bangkok Image Credit: Bloomberg WASHINGTON (Agencies) – US firm 3M has denied allegations that thousands of its face masks destined for Germany were seized while in transit in Bangkok and diverted by US authorities on April 3. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157983-us-firm-denies-masks-for-germany-seized-in-bangkok/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 UAE to boost strategic stockpile, waive visa fines over coronavirus By Alaa Swilam FILE PHOTO: Prime Minister and Vice-President of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum attends the Global Women's Forum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 16, 2020. REUTERS/Christopher Pike DUBAI (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates will reinforce its stockpile of strategic goods and waive residency visa fines for the rest of the year in response to the coronavirus outbreak, its vice president said on Sunday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157985-uae-to-boost-strategic-stockpile-waive-visa-fines-over-coronavirus/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Homeless being urged to move to govt lodging amid Covid-19 fears By THE NATION Social Development and Human Security Minister Juti Krairiksh visited Lumpini Park and Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on Sunday (April 5), urging homeless people residing there to move to temporary lodging provided by the ministry to reduce the risk of contracting Covid-19 and comply with the government’s curfew. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157987-homeless-being-urged-to-move-to-govt-lodging-amid-covid-19-fears/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Bt5,000 cash handouts to commence on Wednesday By THE NATION More than 260,000 out of 24.2 million registrants for the government’s Bt5,000 cash handout campaign have cancelled their applications, while the first batch of people will receive the money starting this Wednesday (April 8), the Finance Ministry said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157989-bt5000-cash-handouts-to-commence-on-wednesday/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2020 Curfew Day 2: Three hundred curfew breakers will face the courts Picture: Daily news Daily News reported that the police will press charges against 308 people who violated curfew conditions between 10 pm on Saturday and 4 am on Sunday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157990-curfew-day-2-three-hundred-curfew-breakers-will-face-the-courts/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Price structure coming for food-delivery operators By THE NATION The Commerce Ministry has ordered food delivery business operators to submit their price structures as well as measures regarding Covid-19 prevention to ensure transparent pricing and the safety of customers and delivery staff. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157991-price-structure-coming-for-food-delivery-operators/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Foreigners on the beach: A spot of exercise or breaking the rules? video screenshot The We Love Pattaya page on Facebook showed a video of a group of foreigners exercising on Jomtien beach. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157993-foreigners-on-the-beach-a-spot-of-exercise-or-breaking-the-rules/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Covid-19: Many cases linked to Cha-Am beachside party - one "pretty" caught it too Picture: Sanook Sanook reported that six mainly Chiang Mai men and women tested positive for coronavirus. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157995-covid-19-many-cases-linked-to-cha-am-beachside-party-one-pretty-caught-it-too/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Koh Larn closure hits hard: Please send food! Some residents of Koh Larn have been seriously affected by the closure of the island. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157999-koh-larn-closure-hits-hard-please-send-food/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Covid-19: Nakhon Phanom sealed off to foreigners, Thais who have left for just 5 hours need 14 day quarantine The governor of Nakhon Phanom province in Thailand's north east has issued more regulations ramping up Covid-19 restrictions. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158002-covid-19-nakhon-phanom-sealed-off-to-foreigners-thais-who-have-left-for-just-5-hours-need-14-day-quarantine/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Koh Samui sealed off until end of the month Picture: Daily News The mayor of Koh Samui announced today that the popular island will be effectively sealed off from tomorrow. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158007-koh-samui-sealed-off-until-end-of-the-month/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Phuket Governor orders ’shut down’ for Karon, Rawai By Eakkapop Thongtub Russian tourists staying at a condo project in Rawai have been ordered to isolate themselves for 14 days. Photo: Rawai Municipality PHUKET: Karon and Rawai have been “shut down” by order of the Phuket Governor, with all non-essential vehicles being banned entry or exit from the main tourist and expat residential areas in the south of the island. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158012-phuket-governor-orders-’shut-down’-for-karon-rawai/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Loei Video: Violent summer storm tears into houses - hospital trashed as hailstones hit Picture: MCOT A video published by Thai Rath showed a very violent storm ripping through Chiang Khan in Loei in Thailand's north east. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158016-loei-video-violent-summer-storm-tears-into-houses-hospital-trashed-as-hailstones-hit/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Rawai checkpoint nabs curfew breakers, meth pills By Eakkapop Thongtub Nine people in Rawai were arrested overnight for breaking the curfew. Photo: Chalong Police PHUKET: Officers stationed at a checkpoint in Rawai have reported arresting nine people last night for breaking the nationwide curfew from 10pm to 4am. One of the persons arrested was found carrying ya bah (methamphetamine) pills. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158017-rawai-checkpoint-nabs-curfew-breakers-meth-pills/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Phuket announces 4 new cases, lockdowns around the island By The Thaiger PHOTO: Phuket checkpoints - Phuket Peoples Voice New cases announced for Phuket this morning. There are now 123 cases around the island, 4 new patients announced today. 98 people are still awaiting their test results. Cases listed below. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158019-phuket-announces-4-new-cases-lockdowns-around-the-island/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Ubon woman who skipped Bangkok quarantine tests positive for Covid-19 By THE NATION An Ubon Ratchathani woman who skipped quarantine in Bangkok and travelled back home has tested positive for Covid-19. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158021-ubon-woman-who-skipped-bangkok-quarantine-tests-positive-for-covid-19/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Koh Samui: You're surrounded! Brit hotel owner, Swiss DJ and Thai manageress all arrested after illegal party Picture: Thai Rath Bo Phut police raided a large party in a hotel on the island that was in contravention of the Covid-19 guidelines. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158022-koh-samui-youre-surrounded-brit-hotel-owner-swiss-dj-and-thai-manageress-all-arrested-after-illegal-party/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Koh Chang: Dozens of hotels no longer accepting tourists Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that tourism officials and tourism business leaders had persuaded dozens of hotels on Koh Chang to stop accepting tourists to help limit the spread of Covid-19. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158023-koh-chang-dozens-of-hotels-no-longer-accepting-tourists/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Thailand reports 51 new coronavirus cases, three more deaths BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand reported 51 new coronavirus cases and three more deaths on Monday, according to a spokesman for the government's Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158027-thailand reports-51-new-coronavirus-cases-three-more-deaths/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Pattaya police on watch for curfew-breakers PATTAYA:--Pattaya police and volunteers were out in force looking for those not respecting a national curfew called to arrest the spread of the coronavirus. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158026-pattaya-police-on-watch-for-curfew-breakers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Thai returnees from overseas bused to Sattahip Naval Base quarantine A bus arrives at a navy quarantine facility where Thais returning from overseas are now being held after arriving on two flights from Japan and the U.S. SATTAHIP:--Nearly 300 Thais returning from overseas are now being held in a navy quarantine facility after more than half fled the airport to evade a lockdown. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158028-thai-returnees-from-overseas-bused-to-sattahip-naval-base-quarantine/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Private hospitals instructed not to charge medical fees for Covid-19 By THE NATION The Public Health Ministry has prohibited private hospitals from charging Covid-19 patients medical fees, with the Department of Health Service Support already informing hospitals and medical centres nationwide, department director-general Tares Krassanairawiwong said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158030-private-hospitals-instructed-not-to-charge-medical-fees-for-covid-19/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Pattaya amulet merchants donate food to financially strapped unemployed PATTAYA:--A group of Pattaya business people have donated food to people who are out of work due to the economic slowdown caused by coronavirus. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158029-pattaya-amulet-merchants-donate-food-to-financially-strapped-unemployed/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 No plans to order 24 hour curfew in Thailand: govt A Thai police officer wearing a protective face mask is seen at a checkpoint, as Thailand imposes a nationwide night curfew from Friday April 3, to try to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Bangkok, Thailand, April 3, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun There will be no extension to the current curfew in Thailand, the government said on Monday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158050-no-plans-to-order-24-hour-curfew-in-thailand-govt/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Chiang Mai villagers go to war against virus By The Nation A Chiang Mai province subdistrict has taken the fight against Covid-19 virus into its own hands by locking down residents and setting up checkpoints to screen people entering the area. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158053-chiang-mai-villagers-go-to-war-against-virus/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 UPDATE: No 24-hour curfew soon: Interior Ministry By THE NATION The Interior Ministry today (April 6) denied rumours that a 24-hour curfew will be announced soon, saying there is no current plan and that it has not issued any such order. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158050-no-plans-to-order-24-hour-curfew-in-thailand-govt/?do=findComment&comment=15261979 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Simummuang Market on Google Maps for grocery deliveries By The Nation Simummuang Market has taken to Google Maps with information on its grocery trucks network to allow people in Bangkok and surrounding areas to access the service amid the Covid-19 crisis. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158056-simummuang-market-on-google-maps-for-grocery-deliveries/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Governor exempts five hotels to receive new guests By Eakkapop Thongtub The Dara Hotel is one of five hotels now allowed to receive guests, namely tourists now without accommodation. Photo: Dara Hotel Phuket PHUKET: The Phuket Governor has announced five hotels where any tourists stranded in Phuket due to the COVID-19 crisis may stay at fixed rates. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158058-phuket-governor-exempts-five-hotels-to-receive-new-guests/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Hungry times at Thailand's elephant sanctuaries as coronavirus hits tourism By Jiraporn Kuhakan A migrant worker from Myanmar rides an elephant after giving it a shower at an elephant camp closed to tourists due to the nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus , in Kanchanaburi, Thailand April 3, 2020. Picture taken April 3, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun KANCHANABURI, Thailand (Reuters) - The mahouts at an elephant sanctuary in western Thailand have resorted to swimming in a nearby lake to gather weeds for fodder, as a nationwide lockdown has left them without tourist dollars needed to pay for the fruit their animals like. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157948-thailand-live-monday-6-apr-2020/page/4/?tab=comments#comment-15261039 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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