webfact Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Thailand found failing to log fishermen's complaints of abuse and slavery By Nanchanok Wongsamuth Migrant workers prepare to unload their catch at a port in Samut Sakhon province, Thailand, January 22, 2018. Picture taken January 22, 2018. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha - RC16FA3E5470 BANGKOK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Complaints of labour abuses and slavery on Thai fishing boats are routinely going unreported by the authorities, an analysis by the Thomson Reuters Foundation revealed, raising fears that hundreds of fishermen have been denied justice and compensation. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166204-thailand found-failing-to-log-fishermens-complaints-of-abuse-and-slavery/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 Thai economy could take more than 2 years to recover: Standard Chartered By THE NATION Tim Leelahaphan, economist at Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) Standard Chartered Bank today (May 28) said it remains conservative on Thailand’s economic outlook, even as positive signs emerge with the possibility of a further policy rate cut to below 0.25 per cent. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166159-thai-economy-could-take-more-than-2-years-to-recover-standard-chartered/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 Research shows 86% of parents worried about their kids returning to school File photo About 86% of parents are concerned about their children going back to school during the COVID-19 pandemic, and they want assurances that the schools will have taken steps to prevent the spread of the disease among the students before they reopen on July 1st, according to Kasikorn Research Centre’s opinion survey. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166170-research-shows-86-of-parents-worried-about-their-kids-returning-to-school/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 Only 128 virus cases detected among thousands of returnees By The Nation Among thousands of returnees to undergo state quarantine, only 128 have tested positive for coronavirus, the government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), said today (May 28). Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166172-only-128-virus-cases-detected-among-thousands-of-returnees/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 Cooperatives dept to negotiate payment terms for THAI debentures By The Nation The Cooperatives Promotion Department will meet 81 savings cooperatives that have bought Thai Airways International (THAI) debentures to negotiate the repayment of the Bt42 billion debt, which they are seeking on June 4. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166207-cooperatives-dept-to-negotiate-payment-terms-for-thai-debentures/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 Payment of cash handouts to over 250,000 farmers stuck due to lack of account numbers By The Nation The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) has announced that it is not able to provide assistance funds to 256,802 farmers because they have failed to provide their account number when registering for aid via the https://www.เยียวยาเกษตรกร.com website. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166208-payment-of-cash-handouts-to-over-250000-farmers-stuck-due-to-lack-of-account-numbers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 Pattaya fruit vendors struggling to make ends meet during Covid-19 pandemic By Kamolthep Malhotra Aunty Urai sells all sorts of fruits including langsat, papaya, watermelons, rambutans, oranges and grapes. It was but only a few months ago when Pattaya was still swarming with tourists from all corners of the world. They came to Thailand and especially Pattaya to enjoy the weather, the sights, our beaches, our bustling night life and of course our exquisite Thai cuisine. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166209-pattaya-fruit-vendors-struggling-to-make-ends-meet-during-covid-19-pandemic/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 Panthongtae Shinawatra free as Attorney General will not appeal his acquittal Thailand’s Attorney General has decided to not appeal against the acquittal, by the Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases, of Mr. Panthongtae Shinawatra, the only son of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166210-panthongtae-shinawatra-free-as-attorney-general-will-not-appeal-his-acquittal/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 28, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2020 Thai PM assures MPs of clear guidelines on how to spend one trillion baht loan Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha today (Thursday) assured members of parliament that the Government has put in place clear guidelines, in accordance with budgeting law, on how to make use of a one trillion baht loan to help all those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly small and size medium enterprises. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166211-thai-pm-assures-mps-of-clear-guidelines-on-how-to-spend-one-trillion-baht-loan/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 UK Visa Application Centre in Bangkok re-opening File photo From 1 June, UK Visas and Immigration is beginning a phased resumption of services and our main Visa Application Centre in Bangkok (Trendy) will be open from the same date. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166212-uk-visa-application-centre-in-bangkok-re-opening/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 28, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2020 Trump considering legislation that may scrap law that protects social media companies By Nandita Bose and David Shepardson U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a front page of the New York Post as he speaks to reporters while he signing an executive order on social media companies in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S., May 28, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said he will introduce legislation that may scrap or weaken a law that has long protected internet companies, including Twitter <TWTR.N> and Facebook <FB.O>, an extraordinary attempt to intervene in the media that experts said was unlikely to survive legal scrutiny. Trump signed an executive order on Thursday afternoon after attacking Twitter for tagging his tweets about unsubstantiated claims of fraud in mail-in voting with a warning prompting readers to fact-check the posts. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166213-trump considering-legislation-that-may-scrap-law-that-protects-social-media-companies/ 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 English Premier League announces June 17 restart By Simon Evans FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Southampton v Aston Villa - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - February 22, 2020 General view of match balls on the pitch before the match Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs /File Photo MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - The Premier League season will restart on June 17 provided all safety requirements have been put in place, the league said on Thursday after meeting with all 20 clubs. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166215-english premier league announces-june-17-restart/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 Protests, looting erupt in Minneapolis over racially charged killing by police By Eric Miller and Nicholas Pfosi Protesters gather near the Minneapolis Police third precinct to watch a construction site burn after a white police officer was caught on a bystander's video pressing his knee into the neck of African-American man George Floyd, who later died at a hospital, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. May 28, 2020. REUTERS/Nicholas Pfosi MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Protesters clashed with riot police firing tear gas for a second night in Minneapolis on Wednesday in an outpouring of rage over the death of a black man seen in a widely circulated video gasping for breath as a white officer knelt on his neck. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166216-protests-looting-erupt-in-minneapolis-over-racially-charged-killing-by-police/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 Islamic State calls COVID-19 God's punishment for foes - tape A discarded mask is seen on the ground, as the global outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., April 23, 2020. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson - RC2NAG9P3GI2 CAIRO (Reuters) - Islamic State (IS) said the coronavirus pandemic was divine punishment for its enemies, according to an audio broadcast on Thursday, where the jihadists also vowed more attacks. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166217-islamic-state-calls-covid-19-gods-punishment-for-foes-tape/ 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 New York City mayor outlines first reopening step, lawmakers push for outdoor dining By Maria Caspani and Jonathan Allen FILE PHOTO: New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio speaks to people as he gives away face masks for using on public spaces to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the Queens borough of New York City, U.S., May 16, 2020 REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday outlined the first steps for reopening the United States' most populous city, envisioning up to 400,000 people heading back to their workplaces, an easing of the lockdown that began in March. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166218-new-york-city-mayor-outlines-first-reopening-step-lawmakers-push-for-outdoor-dining/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 U.N. delays crucial climate summit for a year, cites pandemic By Kate Abnett and Valerie Volcovici FILE PHOTO: The logo of the United Nations is seen on the outside of their headquarters in New York, September 15, 2013. REUTERS/Carlo (Reuters) - The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the United Nations to delay until late 2021 a crucial climate summit that had been scheduled for Britain this year, officials said on Thursday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166219-un-delays-crucial-climate-summit-for-a-year-cites-pandemic/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 THAI claims it owes Bt24 billion in unused tickets By THE NATION Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) has reportedly estimated that it owes no more than Bt24 billion to passengers who have already bought tickets. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166221-thai-claims-it-owes-bt24-billion-in-unused-tickets/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 Is 500 baht fine enough? Patient dies after irresponsible motorists fail to pull over for ambulance Picture: Daily News A Thai man has died after rude and inconsiderate motorists failed to get out of the way of an ambulance trying desperately to save him. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166226-is-500-baht-fine-enough-patient-dies-after-irresponsible-motorists-fail-to-pull-over-for-ambulance/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 Pattaya: Double whammy! Ladyboy nabbed for theft from Russian in wheelchair - police get flatmate for Yaba too Picture: Siam Chon News Pattaya's finest had a swift result yesterday with the arrest of a thieving ladyboy and their druggie flatmate. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166229-pattaya-double-whammy-ladyboy-nabbed-for-theft-from-russian-in-wheelchair-police-get-flatmate-for-yaba-too/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 Put safety before money - academic warns about opening country too quickly to "infected" foreigners Picture: Siam Rath A leading university academic has gone online to warn that Thailand should not open up too quickly to foreigners who may bring a second wave of coronavirus infection. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166238-put-safety-before-money-academic-warns-about-opening-country-too-quickly-to-infected-foreigners/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 Pattaya: Pedestrian electrocuted in Walking Street after wires from exploded transformer are left until morning Picture: Siam Chon News Siam Chon News reported that fire services attended after a transformer exploded into flames in Walking Street, Pattaya last night amid heavy storms. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166240-pattaya-pedestrian-electrocuted-in-walking-street-after-wires-from-exploded-transformer-are-left-until-morning/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 29, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 29, 2020 Video: The Buddhist amulet in my wallet saved me, that's clear as day says immigration officer Picture: Daily News An immigration officer in Phetchabun said the only reason he survived a smash with a lamppost unscathed was because of a Buddhist medal upon his driving licence in his wallet. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166243-video-the-buddhist-amulet-in-my-wallet-saved-me-thats-clear-as-day-says-immigration-officer/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 Contact tracing app "Thai Chana" now in English - Chinese to follow soon Picture: Sanook A representative of Thailand's digital economy and society department revealed yesterday that the Thai Chana tracing app is now in English. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166244-contact-tracing-app-thai-chana-now-in-english-chinese-to-follow-soon/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 U.S. senators offer bill to prepare for the next pandemic FILE PHOTO: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) speaks during a Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee hearing on new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) tests, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., May 7, 2020. Anna Moneymaker/Pool via REUTERS WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. senators offered a bipartisan $3 billion plan on Thursday to prepare for the next global health crisis, putting a premium on fighting disease outbreaks and pandemics like COVID-19. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166245-us-senators-offer-bill-to-prepare-for-the-next-pandemic/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 BMA to implement stringent Covid-19 prevention measures at construction sites By THE NATION File Photo The government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has tasked the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) with taking aggressive measures in preventing Covid-19 infection among construction workers in its responsible areas, BMA permanent secretary Silapasuay Raweesangsoon said on Thursday (May 28). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166246-bma-to-implement-stringent-covid-19-prevention-measures-at-construction-sites/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 29, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 29, 2020 "Ganesha" pig born with "elephant's trunk" has the locals scrambling for lottery numbers Picture: Daily News A pig was born in Sisaket in Thailand's north east with what many locals thought looked like an elephant's trunk. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166248-ganesha-pig-born-with-elephants-trunk-has-the-locals-scrambling-for-lottery-numbers/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 54 Cambodian migrants arrested in Sa Kaeo By THE NATION Fifty-four Cambodian nationals were arrested at the Thai-Cambodian border in Sa Kaeo’s Ta Phraya district for allegedly entering the country illegally. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166249-54-cambodian-migrants-arrested-in-sa-kaeo/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 Foreign investors 'considering moving production base to Thailand' By THE NATION Many foreign investors are interested in moving their production base to Thailand, Kriangkrai Thianukul, vice president of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166250-foreign-investors-considering-moving-production-base-to-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 29, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 29, 2020 Street racers made to smash up their noisy exhausts with sledgehammer Picture: Daily News Locals in the Nong Talay sub-district of Krabi in southern Thailand have heaped praise on a kamnan (headman) for ridding the area of noisy motorbikes. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166251-street-racers-made-to-smash-up-their-noisy-exhausts-with-sledgehammer/ 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 Hua Hin: Popular night market set to reopen for business next Thursday Picture: Talk News Online A popular fixture of Hua Hin - the Tamarind Market on the way to Khao Takiap - will be open for business starting next Thursday, June 4th. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166252-hua-hin-popular-night-market-set-to-reopen-for-business-next-thursday/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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