rooster59 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Phetchaburi man nabbed in Phuket with meth By Eakkapop Thongtub Jakka Tonsuk, 28, was arrested yesterday with five meth pills. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: An anti-narcotics task force operating directly under the Phuket Provincial Office yesterday (5 June ) arrested a Phetchaburi man for possession of methamphetamine pills (ya bah). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167378-phetchaburi-man-nabbed-in-phuket-with-meth/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 Visitors to beaches 'must strictly adhere to precautions' By THE NATION Photo credit: Facebook เทศบาลแสนสุข People visiting beaches must wear medical masks and maintain social distance, Dr Panpimol Wipulakorn, the Department of Health’s director-general, said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167403-visitors-to-beaches-must-strictly-adhere-to-precautions/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 Two more Covid-19 cases in state quarantine By THE NATION There were two new Covid-19 cases over a 24-hour period, Dr Panprapa Yongtrakul, assistant spokeswoman of the government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), said on Saturday (June 6). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167404-two-more-covid-19-cases-in-state-quarantine/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 Rail department gears up for increase in commuters By The Nation The Department of Rail Transport is discussing with related authorities preparations for the fourth phase of the lockdown easing and the opening of a new academic semester. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167405-rail-department-gears-up-for-increase-in-commuters/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 Department targets 100,000 saliva tests by June-end By The Nation The Department of Medical Sciences aims to conduct proactive Covid-19 tests on 100,000 people nationwide by the end of June. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167406-department-targets-100000-saliva-tests-by-june-end/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 Sister of abducted govt critic has little hope he is alive By THE NATION A protest on Friday (June 5) against the abduction of a Thai activist in Cambodia prompted a police warning that the gathering was a violation of the Covid-19 emergency decree. No arrest was made. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167407-sister-of-abducted-govt-critic-has-little-hope-he-is-alive/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Thailand prepares for discreet reopening of tourism industry By THE NATION Asian nations are expected to be the first group of countries Thailand will engage in "travel bubble" talks with, Tourism Authority of Thailand governor Yuthasak Supasorn said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167408-thailand-prepares-for-discreet-reopening-of-tourism-industry/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 CPF's Bt25-billion bond issue oversubscribed By The Nation Paisan Chirakitcharern, chief financial officer of CPF. Charoen Pokphand Foods Pcl (CPF) said its current bond issue had got an overwhelming response from the market, thanking the arrangers and investors for their faith in the company. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167409-cpfs-bt25-billion-bond-issue-oversubscribed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 International factors could guide SET trend next week By The Nation The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index next week (June 8 to 12) is expected to fluctuate between 1,400 and 1,470, a Kasikorn Securities stock analyst said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167410-international-factors-could-guide-set-trend-next-week/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Budget disbursement surpasses target By THE NATION The disbursement of the fiscal 2020 budget from October last year to May 29 this year exceeded the target, according to the Comptroller-General's Department. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167411-budget-disbursement-surpasses-target/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Baht seen strengthening next week but US economic data holds key By THE NATION The baht will trade next week (June 8 to 12) at around Bt31.30 to Bt31.70 to the US dollar, and important factors worth monitoring are the Fed meeting and dot plots, and estimation of US economic numbers, according to Kasikornbank. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167413-baht-seen-strengthening-next-week-but-us-economic-data-holds-key/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Man suspected of setting himself on fire in pickup By THE NATION In a suspected case of suicide, a 53-year-old man in Phetchabun province rammed his pickup truck into his house and set himself on fire in the vehicle on Friday (June 5). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167414-man-suspected-of-setting-himself-on-fire-in-pickup/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Bus services to the South resume from June 9 By The Nation Photo credit: Facebook บขส The inter-provincial bus company, Transport Co Ltd, will resume services between Bangkok and the South from June 9 (Tuesday), after public transport was suspended to curb the Covid-19 contagion. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167415-bus-services-to-the-south-resume-from-june-9/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 The week that was in Thailand news: We trusted in Thailand to change: At least she still makes us laugh! Readers of this column will know that Rooster is not your archetypal Thai basher. Bar stools give me vertigo and piles in equal measure and I’d rather don some rose-tinted specs than hide behind sunglasses and moan to anyone who will listen. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167416-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-we-trusted-in-thailand-to-change-at-least-she-still-makes-us-laugh/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Protests worldwide embrace Black Lives Matter movement A demonstrator wearing a mask holds a placard during a Black Lives Matter protest, following the death of George Floyd who died in police custody in Minneapolis, at Shibuya shopping and amusement district in Tokyo, Japan, June 6, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato LONDON (Reuters) - Thousands of people took to the streets in European and Asian cities on Saturday, demonstrating in support of U.S. protests against police brutality. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167419-protests-worldwide-embrace-black-lives-matter-movement/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 UK's Johnson eyes relaxation of COVID lockdown, extra spending Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), London, Britain, June 3, 2020. REUTERS/Toby Melville LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is planning to relax rules on outdoor dining and weddings, as well as speeding up government investment plans in a bid to limit the economic damage from the coronavirus, newspapers reported on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167420-uks-johnson-eyes-relaxation-of-covid-lockdown-extra-spending/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Washington prepares for major protest as Democratic officials move to rein in police By Nandita Bose and Lucas Jackson People participate in a protest against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in front of the White House, in Washington, U.S., June 5, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Protesters began to gather in Washington for a big demonstration on Saturday as street marches across the United States to protest the killing of a black man in custody enter a 12th day and authorities move to rein in policing tactics. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167421-washington-prepares-for-major-protest-as-democratic-officials-move-to-rein-in-police/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Minister oversees school entrance exam centre By The Nation Education Minister Nataphol Teepsuwan visited Chonradsadornumrung School in Chonburi province to inspect the Matthayom 1 entrance examination centre on Saturday (June 6). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167423-minister-oversees-school-entrance-exam-centre/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Commerce Ministry to launch fourth round of price reductions nationwide Praphorn Praphornkul BANGKOK (NNT) - After the Ministry of Commerce received cooperation from the business sector to help those affected by the viral disease COVID-19, by lowering product prices by as much as 68 percent on three occasions, the ministry will soon launch the fourth round of price reductions, which will take place at a district level. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167424-commerce-ministry-to-launch-fourth-round-of-price-reductions-nationwide/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Health Ministry suggests New Normal ways to visit beaches during pandemic Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health is urging the general public visiting beaches and natural tourism attractions not to let their guard down, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, such as mask wearing, frequent hands washing and social distancing. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167425-health-ministry-suggests-new-normal-ways-to-visit-beaches-during-pandemic/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Stringent new normal measures imposed nationwide Praphorn Praphornkul CHANTHABURI (NNT) - Provinces have stepped up measures following the third phase of the lockdown relaxation, with Chanthaburi province announcing a D-Day against people leaving their homes without masks. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167426-stringent-new-normal-measures-imposed-nationwide/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Over 80% of Thai public suspect ulterior motive for cabinet reshuffle – Super Poll File Image Over 80% of respondents to a recent opinion poll are against a cabinet reshuffle, believing that the political shakeup would fuel public suspicion that it would be intended to enable politicians to enrich themselves from the huge loan, to be secured by the Government to cushion the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Super Poll. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167427-over-80-of-thai-public-suspect-ulterior-motive-for-cabinet-reshuffle-–-super-poll/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Thailand’s first infected cabbie recalls his experience of stigmatization The first Thai taxi driver to be infected with COVID-19 has recalled the stigmatization he experienced and pleaded with members of the public to open their minds and not shun those who have recovered from the disease. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167428-thailand’s-first-infected-cabbie-recalls-his-experience-of-stigmatization/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Thailand in grip of a rainy spell By The Nation Continuous rains are forecast for the entire country with likely flash floods in the East and South, the Thailand Meteorological Department said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167429-thailand-in-grip-of-a-rainy-spell/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Roads flooded as heavy rains drench Phuket By The Phuket News Heavy rain left Thepkrasattri Rd flooded this morning (June 7). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: Heavy downpours across the island this morning (June 7) caused minor floodings across major roads. Meteorologists forecast more rains to come. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167433-roads-flooded-as-heavy-rains-drench-phuket/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Three major Bangkok tourist attractions reopen By The Nation The Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Grand Palace and Bangkok City Pillar shrine are now open to visitors from Sunday (June 7) after being closed for more than two months due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167434-three-major-bangkok-tourist-attractions-reopen/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 No new positives in Premier League COVID-19 tests FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Pre Season Friendly - Northampton Town v Sheffield United - Sixfields Stadium, Northampton, Britain - July 20, 2019 General view of the new Premier League ball on the pitch before the match Action Images via Reuters/Adam Holt/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) - The latest round of tests for COVID-19 in the Premier League produced no positives, the league said on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167437-no-new-positives-in-premier-league-covid-19-tests/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Thailand reports eight new coronavirus cases, no new deaths FILE PHOTO: A closed restaurant due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, is seen next to the Chao Phraya river with a view of Wat Arun temple, one of the city's top tourist spots, in Bangkok, Thailand March 27, 2020. REUTERS/Jorge Silva/File Photo BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand on Sunday reported eight new coronavirus cases and no new deaths, taking its total to 3,112 infections and 58 deaths since the outbreak began in January. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167441-thailand-reports-eight-new-coronavirus-cases-no-new-deaths/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 to continue: Thailand Live Monday 8 June 2020https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167482-thailand-live-monday-8-june-2020/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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