THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 30 May 2020

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Thailand has no foreign tourists in April as borders closed

 

 

 

BANGKOK, May 29 (Reuters) - Thailand recorded zero foreign tourists in April after it closed borders and banned international passenger flights to try to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166311-thailand-has-no-foreign-tourists-in-april-as-borders-closed/

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SET edges up as Thailand readies for third round of lockdown easing

By The Nation

 

 

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index closed at 1,342.85 today (May 29), up 5.34 points or 0.40 per cent. Total transaction volume was Bt96.186 billion with an index high of 1,342.88 and a low of 1,323.12.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166340-set-edges-up-as-thailand-readies-for-third-round-of-lockdown-easing/

 

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Siam Cement packaging subsidiary given green light for IPO

By THE NATION

 

 

Siam Cement’s packaging arm, SCG Packaging Plc (SCGP), has been given approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission to launch its initial public offering on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166342-siam-cement-packaging-subsidiary-given-green-light-for-ipo/

 

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As annual rains arrive, Phuket health chief issues dengue warning

By The Phuket News

 

Teams of health officials inspected homes in Phuket Town to ensure mosquito-breeding sites were eliminated. Photo: Phuket City Municipality

 

PHUKET: After heavy downpours drenched the island earlier today, Phuket Provincial health Office (PPHO) Chief Thanit Sermkaew reminded local residents to start taking precautions against being infected with dengue.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166343-as-annual-rains-arrive-phuket-health-chief-issues-dengue-warning/

 

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Turtle tangled in fishing net rescued at Yanui

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The turtle was cut free from the fishing net at Yanui beach this morning (May 29). Photo: via Aroon Solos

 

PHUKET: A small turtle trapped in a discarded fishing net was rescued by local residents at Yanui Beach in Rawai earlier today (May 29).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166344-turtle-tangled-in-fishing-net-rescued-at-yanui/

 

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Sweden excluded as neighbours Denmark and Norway ease travel restrictions

By Terje Solsvik and Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen

 

FILE PHOTO: A sign assures people that the bar is open during the coronavirus outbreak, outside a pub in Stockholm, Sweden March 26, 2020. Picture taken March 26, 2020. REUTERS/Colm Fulton

 

OSLO/COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Norway and Denmark will allow tourists to travel between the two countries from mid-June, their governments announced on Friday, although border crossings with Sweden, where the number of COVID-19 infections is higher, will remain restricted.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166346-sweden-excluded-as-neighbours-denmark-and-norway-ease-travel-restrictions/

 

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In broadside against China, Trump moves toward ending Hong Kong privileges

By Steve Holland, David Brunnstrom and Sarah Wu

 

U.S. President Donald Trump addresses a news conference on China in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, U.S., May 29, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

 

WASHINGTON/HONG KONG (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Friday ordered his administration to begin the process of eliminating special U.S. treatment for Hong Kong to punish China, but stopped short of calling an immediate end to privileges that have helped the territory remain a global financial center.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166348-in-broadside-against-china-trump-moves-toward-ending-hong-kong-privileges/

 

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Seven shot in Louisville protests over killing of black woman - police

 

 

Demonstrators gather outside the courthouse in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S., to protest the police killing of Breonna Taylor, a black woman fatally shot in her apartment in March, May 28, 2020 in this still image taken from social media video. Content filmed May 28, 2020. Instagram/@the_stable_genius via REUTERS

 

(Reuters) - Seven people were shot and at least one was in critical condition after protests in Louisville, Kentucky over the killing of Breonna Taylor, a black woman fatally shot in her apartment in March, police said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166351-seven-shot-in-louisville-protests-over-killing-of-black-woman-police/

 

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Minneapolis police officer charged with murder of George Floyd

By Carlos Barria

 

Plumes of smoke rise into the sky in the aftermath of a protest 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 29, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

 

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - A white former Minneapolis police officer was charged with murder on Friday after a bystander video showed him pinning his knee into the neck of an unarmed black man who later died, an incident that triggered three nights of violent protests.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166352-minneapolis-police-officer-charged-with-murder-of-george-floyd/

 

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New committee eyed for management of special economic zones

By THE NATION

 

 

The National Social and Economic Development Council plans to propose that the Cabinet appoint a new committee to manage the country’s special economic zones, the council’s deputy secretary-general Anek Memongkok said today (May 29).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166355-new-committee-eyed-for-management-of-special-economic-zones/

 

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Pattaya: Filthy black water floods into the sea just as authorities plan to open beach again

 

 

Image: 77kaoded

 

Just when tourists thought it might be safe to go back into the Pattaya sea again comes news that filthy black water has once again blighted the area.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166360-pattaya-filthy-black-water-floods-into-the-sea-just-as-authorities-plan-to-open-beach-again/

 

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Move over James Bond; India returns alleged bird spy to Pakistan

 

 

FILE PHOTO: General view of a pigeon kept by Oswald Ossie Robson, a pigeon fancier in Pelton Fell after pigeon racing was suspended as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, Britain March 19, 2020. REUTERS/Lee Smith/File Photo

 

SRINAGAR, India (Reuters) - Indian police have released a pigeon belonging to a Pakistani fisherman after a probe found that the bird, which had flown across the contentious border between the nuclear-armed nations, was not a spy, two officials said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166361-move-over-james-bond-india-returns-alleged-bird-spy-to-pakistan/

 

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Opposition wants special House panel to monitor spending of huge loan

 

 

Thailand’s Opposition parties will propose that the House of Representatives set up an extraordinary House committee to monitor the Government’s spending of a 1.9 trillion baht loan, which is part of three executive decrees intended to cushion COVID-19 impacts on the economy, businesses and the people.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166363-opposition-wants-special-house-panel-to-monitor-spending-of-huge-loan/

 

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Movie theaters set to open: But "New Normal" means no drinks or popcorn

 

 

Image: Sanook

 

A trip to watch the movies in Thailand will be a very different experience compared to two months ago.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166365-movie-theaters-set-to-open-but-new-normal-means-no-drinks-or-popcorn/

 

 

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The US will always be a ‘better friend’ to Thailand

By Wichit Chaitrong

The Nation

 

US Ambassador to Thailand Michael George DeSombre

 

In an exclusive interview, Ambassador DeSombre explains how the China-US spat will not affect relations in the region and why nations will not have to take sides. Nobody will have to take sides in the US-China row, US Ambassador to Thailand Michael George DeSombre said in an exclusive interview with The Nation Group, and added that he expects more American companies to invest in the Kingdom.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166367-the-us-will-always-be-a-‘better-friend’-to-thailand/

 

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Thundershowers and flash floods forecast for many parts of Thailand

By THE NATION

 

 

The Thailand Meteorological Department forecast on Saturday (May 29) that the monsoon trough continues across the upper portions of North and Northeast while the moderate southwest monsoon prevails across the Andaman Sea and Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166368-thundershowers-and-flash-floods-forecast-for-many-parts-of-thailand/

 

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Lockdown eased! You're free to travel......but without freedom

 

 

Image: Sanook

 

Sanook published a story that effectively said people are now free to go on interprovincial travel in Thailand, but without total freedom.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166369-lockdown-eased-youre-free-to-travelbut-without-freedom/

 

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Fatality risk high for smokers infected with Covid-19

By THE NATION

 

 

Smokers who contract Covid-19 are likely to have 14 times more severe conditions compared to non-smokers, raising the the risk of fatality, a doctor has warned.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166370-fatality-risk-high-for-smokers-infected-with-covid-19/

 

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No casualties from fire in dormitory of Police General Hospital

By THE NATION

 

 

A fire broke out in a dormitory building within Police General Hospital located on Rama I Road in Bangkok’s Pathumwan district at 5.30pm on Friday (May 29).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166372-no-casualties-from-fire-in-dormitory-of-police-general-hospital/

 

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Senior police officer killed in Suphan Buri car crash

By THE NATION

 

 

A senior police officer was killed and three women injured when two cars collided on Friday afternoon in Suphan Buri province.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166375-senior-police-officer-killed-in-suphan-buri-car-crash/

 

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Woman missing since 2014 was not victim of "Ice Metal Casket" - DNA proves she was murdered in Si Racha

 

 

Image: Daily News

 

Investigations by the Krajok Ngao missing persons' foundation have revealed that a "Coyote" woman missing since 2014 was not a victim of the notorious Bangkok serial killer known as "Ice Heep Lek" who kept victims in a metal casket alive overnight.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166376-woman-missing-since-2014-was-not-victim-of-ice-metal-casket-dna-proves-she-was-murdered-in-si-racha/

 

 

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Airline call center employee stole TV presenter's data to buy online game items

 

 

Image: Daily News

 

The case of a famous former TV presenter called Sithinee or "Ing Ing" who reported that her credit card details had been used to buy online game items has finally been resolved.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166379-airline-call-center-employee-stole-tv-presenters-data-to-buy-online-game-items/

 

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Well known Rayong hotel announces it will cease operation from tomorrow

 

 

Image: Daily News

 

The Rayong City Hotel announced yesterday on Facebook that it will cease operating from tomorrow, May 31st.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166380-well-known-rayong-hotel-announces-it-will-cease-operation-from-tomorrow/

 

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Tourism official pushes for 1 July return of international tourists to Thailand

 

Image: Reuters file photo
 
The chief of the Association of Thai Travel Agents has begged the government to let tourists from countries who have controlled the coronavirus pandemic flood back into Thailand. He has said that Thailand should not miss the boat.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166381-tourism-official-pushes-for-1-july-return-of-international-tourists-to-thailand/

 

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Alleged drug dealer kills himself after police lay siege to his hideout

By THE NATION

 

 

One of the alleged leading drug dealers killed himself after police laid siege to the house where he was hiding in Trang province.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166382-alleged-drug-dealer-kills-himself-after-police-lay-siege-to-his-hideout/

 

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Thailand reports 1 new coronavirus case, no new deaths

 

 

FILE PHOTO: General view of the almost empty Khaosan Road, which is usually crowded with tourists, during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Bangkok, Thailand, May 22, 2020. Picture taken May 22, 2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha -/File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand reported one new coronavirus case on Saturday and no new deaths, taking the total number of infections to 3,077 as local transmission of the new virus appears to wane.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166384-thailand-reports-1-new-coronavirus-case-no-new-deaths/

 

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Despite US$5 million offer, Mike Tyson fight unlikely to take place in Thailand

 

 

Image: AP

 

The long line of suitors with very deep pockets who are interested in hosting Mike Tyson’s expected return to the ring, means the eagerly anticipated comeback fight is unlikely to take place in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166399-despite-us5-million-offer-mike-tyson-fight-unlikely-to-take-place-in-thailand/

 

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Kylie Jenner is not a billionaire, Forbes magazine now says

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Kylie Jenner attends the Vanity Fair Oscar party in Beverly Hills during the 92nd Academy Awards, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 9, 2020. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok -/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Forbes magazine, which in March 2019 declared reality TV star Kylie Jenner had become the world's youngest self-made billionaire, said on Friday that it no longer believed that her net worth was that much.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166407-kylie-jenner-is-not-a-billionaire-forbes-magazine-now-says/

 

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Tencent in talks to buy Warner Music stake - WSJ

 

 

FILE PHOTO: People visit Tencent's booth at the World 5G Exhibition in Beijing, China, Nov. 22, 2019. REUTERS/Jason Lee/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Chinese internet giant Tencent Holdings Ltd is in talks to invest $200 million (162.5 million pounds) in Warner Music Group, ahead of the record company's slated initial public offering next week, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166408-tencent-in-talks-to-buy-warner-music-stake-wsj/

 

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Florida officials approve Walt Disney World reopening plans

 

FILE PHOTO: Security officers staff the entrance at the Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida, U.S. June 13, 2016. REUTERS/Barbara Liston/File photo

 

(Reuters) - Florida officials have approved plans for a phased reopening of Walt Disney World in Orlando starting on July 11, according to a memo from a state agency released on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1166414-florida-officials-approve-walt-disney-world-reopening-plans/