webfact Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 Free Covid-19 testing for four groups of people By THE NATION Dr Taweesilp Visanuyothin Four groups of people will automatically receive free Covid-19 testing as they are considered patients under investigation, Dr Taweesilp Visanuyothin, spokesman of the government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, said on Wednesday (April 8). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158581-free-covid-19-testing-for-four-groups-of-people/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 Stay indoors message falls on deaf ears in Pattaya as people continue to visit the beach Picture: Pattaya city Facebook Despite repeated requests from officials in Thailand for members of the public to remain indoors unless absolutely necessary, there are still people congregating and socialising on and alongside Pattaya beach. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158584-stay-indoors-message-falls-on-deaf-ears-in-pattaya-as-people-continue-to-visit-the-beach/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 "I was conned!": Indian runner tells cops how Thai man did a runner over running shoes Picture: Naew Na An Indian businessman and marathon runner living in Ban Chang, Rayong, went to the police claiming that a Thai man had ripped him off on Facebook with the promise of a great pair of Nikes. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158589-i-was-conned-indian-runner-tells-cops-how-thai-man-did-a-runner-over-running-shoes/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 Covid-19: Mayor in Prachuap calls for top officials to forego salaries and give money to medical staff Picture: 77kaoded The mayor of Prachuap Khiri Khan - a man known as "Mayor Gear" - has called for a number of senior officials to forego their salaries this month. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158601-covid-19-mayor-in-prachuap-calls-for-top-officials-to-forego-salaries-and-give-money-to-medical-staff/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 Covid-19: Just ten of Thailand's provinces remain virus free Picture: Daily News Just ten of Thailand's provinces are free of known coronavirus cases. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158604-covid-19-just-ten-of-thailands-provinces-remain-virus-free/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 UPDATE: Pattaya goes into lockdown from 2pm today By THE NATION Pattaya city will shut down from 2pm on Thursday (April 9), Chonburi Governor Pakarathorn Thienchai announced on Wednesday (April 8 ) following advice from the Chonburi Communicable Disease Control Committee. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158572-pattaya-its-official-city-in-lockdown-from-today-all-to-wear-masks-outside/?do=findComment&comment=15274578 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 9, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 9, 2020 Chinese tourists arrested for illegal spearfishing in protected area By Eakkapop Thongtub The fish were protected species and they were hunted in protected waters. Photo: Courtesy of FaenKhawSeRithPhuket Facebook page PHUKET: Two Chinese tourists and their guide have been arrested for spearfishing at coral reefs off Nui Beach in Karon after a torrent of outrage online was brought to the attention of Yutthaphon Ankinandana, Advisor to the Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158606-chinese-tourists-arrested-for-illegal-spearfishing-in-protected-area/ 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 Those friendly neighborhood guys bringing some fun to these "Virus Times" Picture: 77kaoded Thai media went for some light relief in these virus affected times. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158609-those-friendly-neighborhood-guys-bringing-some-fun-to-these-virus-times/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 BREAKING: Chaiyaphum woman infected with Covid-19 for second time By The Nation A Chaiyaphum woman has contracted Covid-19 for the second time after having been cured of the virus while she was in Bangkok in the middle of March. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158612-chaiyaphum-woman-infected-with-covid-19-for-second-time/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 Thailand reports 54 new COVID-19 infections Thailand reported 54 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, bringing the total number of cases to 2,423. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158616-thailand-reports-54-new-covid-19-infections/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jonathan Fairfield Posted April 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 9, 2020 Bangkok bans sale of alcohol 10th to 20th April The sale of alcohol in Bangkok will be prohibited between 10-20 April in a bid to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158638-bangkok-bans-sale-of-alcohol-10th-to-20th-april/ 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 Water trucks swimming in business in dry Thai town SATTAHIP:--Water vendors are drowning in business as drought and water shortages splatter across Sattahip district, 30 kms from Pattaya. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158617-water-trucks-swimming-in-business-in-dry-thai-town/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 Pattaya Immigration announces LIMITED VISA AMNESTY for now PATTAYA:--In long-awaited news, the Immigration Bureau has confirmed that many foreigners will not need to visit its offices, at least for the time being. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158621-pattaya-immigration-announces-limited-visa-amnesty-for-now/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 Pattaya landlords cutting rent due to coronavirus PATTAYA:--Pattaya landlords are taking pity on apartment lessors thrown out of work by the coronavirus pandemic, cutting rents in hopes occupants pay at least something. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158622-pattaya-landlords-cutting-rent-due-to-coronavirus/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 Passports Please! Pattaya imposes tougher measures to block spread of COVID-19 PATTAYA:--Road checkpoints to be set up, especially on all routes out of Pattaya and at the principal intersections between the city and the so called Dark Side. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158623-passports-please-pattaya-imposes-tougher-measures-to-block-spread-of-covid-19/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 Pattaya hotel chosen as field hospital to treat coronavirus (COVID-19) patients The owners of the Grand Bella Hotel have generously officered their establishment to be converted into a field hospital to treat coronavirus (COVID-19) patients. PATTAYA:--The owners of a Pattaya hotel will allow authorities to use the premises as a field hospital to treat coronavirus (COVID-19) patients. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158624-pattaya-hotel-chosen-as-field-hospital-to-treat-coronavirus-covid-19-patients/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 Pattaya Immigration satellite office reduces crowding, risk of coronavirus infection PATTAYA:--Tourists stranded in Pattaya by coronavirus-related border closures and flight cancellations can apply for visa extensions at a new temporary immigration office set up at Pattaya School No. 7 as of April 8,2020. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158625-pattaya-immigration-satellite-office-reduces-crowding-risk-of-coronavirus-infection/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 Lonely Pattaya Beach harkens to a public that can’t go PATTAYA:--With the beach chairs and umbrellas gone, trash cleaned and sun shining, Pattaya Beach has never looked so appealing. Unfortunately, for sun-lovers, it’s closed. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158627-lonely-pattaya-beach-harkens-to-a-public-that-can’t-go/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 Provinces urged to boost food production during curfew By The Nation Concerned about the curfew’s impact on food production, the Cooperative Promotion Department (CPD) has urged areas in every province to grow more fruit and vegetables, and create food banks to help maintain food security. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158642-provinces-urged-to-boost-food-production-during-curfew/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 Chiang Mai hotspots ‘down 50%’ but PM2.5 still shrouds North By THE NATION Soaring levels of PM2.5 air pollution fell slightly in the North on Thursday (April 9), after hotspots caused by fires in Chiang Mai province decreased by 50 per cent. Efforts to get the fires and pollution came at a tragic cost, however, when four men lost their lives fighting forest blazes. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158643-chiang-mai-hotspots-‘down-50’-but-pm25-still-shrouds-north/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 UPDATE: Confirmed new Covid-19 cases in Thailand one of the lowest in weeks By The Nation Thailand’s total number of Covid-19 patients rose to 2,423, with 54 new cases confirmed over a 24-hour period -- one of the lowest in weeks -- and two more deaths, Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesman of the government's Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, said on Thursday (April 9). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158616-thailand-reports-54-new-covid-19-infections/?do=findComment&comment=15275632 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 Eighty medics infected with Covid so far By The Nation The coronavirus crisis has taken a grave toll on medical staff, with 80 so far infected by the virus since January, said Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesman of the government's Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, on Thursday (April 9). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158644-eighty-medics-infected-with-covid-so-far/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 Elderly monk caught stealing donated money By The Nation A 78-year-old monk in Phayao province has found himself in trouble for stealing money donated for temple repairs. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158646-elderly-monk-caught-stealing-donated-money/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 Newborn babies get special protection By The Nation Amid the shortage of medical face masks, many people are fashioning their own protective gear as a defence against Covid-19. Face shields have proved popular among medical teams, but they are also being adapted to protect others. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158647-newborn-babies-get-special-protection/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 Chinese pair charged with hoarding face masks By THE NATION Two Chinese nationals have been arrested for illegal hoarding of sanitary face masks, Immigration Police said on Thursday (April 9). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158648-chinese-pair-charged-with-hoarding-face-masks/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 No change in curfew hours By THE NATION The current curfew hours from 10pm to 4am will be maintained, Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesman of the government's Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, said on Thursday (April 9). Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158660-no-change-in-curfew-hours/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Only 1.68 million of over 24m applicants qualify for first instalment of handouts By The Nation Lavaron Sangsnit Only 1.68 million of the more than 24 million who applied for government cash handouts to help people affected by the Covid-19 outbreak were found to be eligible, the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) said. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158661-only-168-million-of-over-24m-applicants-qualify-for-first-instalment-of-handouts/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Labour minister urged to compensate all who are out of a job By THE NATION Katerut Laothamatas In a Facebook post on Thursday (April 9), Katerut Laothamatas, spokesman for the Action Coalition for Thailand Party, called on Labour Minister Chatu Mongkol Sonakul to urgently consider compensating the employees of businesses that have been ordered to close in line with moves to control the spread of Covid-19. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158663-labour-minister-urged-to-compensate-all-who-are-out-of-a-job/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 SSO urges businesses to verify number of unemployed workers By THE NATION The Social Security Office (SSO) is calling on business owners impacted by Covid-19 to confirm that they have had to let go of their staff after being forced to close, so SSO can compensate these workers in line with the law. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158665-sso-urges-businesses-to-verify-number-of-unemployed-workers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Tighter measures considered as COVID-19 infection rate remains unsatisfactory New COVID-19 infections in Thailand took a nosedive from 111 yesterday to 54 today, as two more related deaths, both elderly people, were officially recorded. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158666-tighter-measures-considered-as-covid-19-infection-rate-remains-unsatisfactory/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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