webfact 78,259 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 post Share on other sites
webfact 78,259 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 post Share on other sites
webfact 78,259 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 post Share on other sites
webfact 78,259 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 post Share on other sites
webfact 78,259 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 post Share on other sites
Popular Post webfact 78,259 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 post Share on other sites
webfact 78,259 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 post Share on other sites
webfact 78,259 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 post Share on other sites
webfact 78,259 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 post Share on other sites
webfact 78,259 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 post Share on other sites
webfact 78,259 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 post Share on other sites
webfact 78,259 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 post Share on other sites
webfact 78,259 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 post Share on other sites
webfact 78,259 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 post Share on other sites
webfact 78,259 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 post Share on other sites
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