webfact Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Online delivery added to list of controlled services By THE NATION The Cabinet has designated online deliveries as a controlled service, after a rise in their use during the Covid-19 crisis. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170744-online-delivery-added-to-list-of-controlled-services/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 Pattaya to build sports park under Bali Hai bridge By Jetsada Homklin An artist’s drawing of the proposed sports park under the Bali Hai flyover. Pattaya will spend 10 million baht to build a sports park under the Bali Hai flyover. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170714-pattaya-to-build-sports-park-under-bali-hai-bridge/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 Govt offers July 27 as first compensation for Songkran By The Nation This year’s Songkran holidays will be tied in with His Majesty’s birthday, government spokesperson Narumon Pinyosinwat announced on Monday (June 29). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170692-govt-offers-july-27-as-first-compensation-for-songkran/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 Thai tourist arrivals to plunge 80% this year - industry body FILE PHOTO: A waiter works in a beach with a few Western tourists, which is usually full of Chinese tourists, amid fear of coronavirus in Phuket, Thailand March 10, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand is expected to see at most 8 million foreign tourists this year, down 80% from a year earlier, as the coronavirus pandemic cuts global travel, a tourism body said on Tuesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170681-thai-tourist-arrivals-to-plunge-80-this-year-industry-body/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 2 new ferries, including an electric one, to ply Phadung Krung Kasem canal from Wednesday By The Nation In a move to accommodate the increase in commuters once schools reopen on Wednesday (July 1), Krungthep Thanakom (KT) has said it will launch two new ferries to service the 11 stops in Bangkok’s Phadung Krung Kasem canal. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170707-2-new-ferries-including-an-electric-one-to-ply-phadung-krung-kasem-canal-from-wednesday/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 BMA wary of Covid second wave as schools, pubs reopen By The Nation Bangkok schools and entertainment venues were today identified as a potential source of a second wave of Covid-19 infections when they reopen on Wednesday (July 1). The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) warned city schools and drinking holes to keep their guard up, after other countries saw a surge in cases following the reopening of educational institutions and bars. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170746-bma-wary-of-covid-second-wave-as-schools-pubs-reopen/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 Bars in Patong’s Soi Bangla ready to reopen despite lack of tourists By THE NATION Salinee Prab The Nation PHUKET Many entertainment venues in Phuket’s popular Soi Bangla in Patong area were getting ready to reopen on Wednesday (July 1) after three months of being forced to shut down due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170748-bars-in-patong’s-soi-bangla-ready-to-reopen-despite-lack-of-tourists/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 BMA prepares for traffic management during new semester this 1st July The Nation On 29th June 2020, Pol.Gen. Aswin Kwanmuang, Governor of Bangkok, revealed that, in the situation of an outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) fixed the reopening date of the first semester of the 2020 academic year of BMA’s affiliated schools to be on 1st July 2020. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170749-bma-prepares-for-traffic-management-during-new-semester-this-1st-july/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 Thailand’s Khurusapha Trade Organization announces mass redundancies The state-owned Teachers Council of Thailand Trade Organization, or the Khurusapha Trade Organization, today announced the mass layoff of 961 employees, claiming it has operated at a loss for 15 consecutive years. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170750-thailand’s-khurusapha-trade-organization-announces-mass-redundancies/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 Opposition gears up for 3.3 trillion baht budget debate on Wednesday ©the101.world About 12 opposition MPs have signed up to grill the Government over the 3.3 trillion baht budget bill, which is scheduled to be debated in the House of Representatives on Wednesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170751-opposition-gears-up-for-33-trillion-baht-budget-debate-on-wednesday/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 PM encourages farmers, SMEs to get through crisis BANGKOK(NNT) - The Prime Minister has promoted several activities to help farmers and individual businesses, expressing his regard for all groups of people. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170752-pm-prayut-encourages-farmers-smes-to-get-through-crisis/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 New policy of Palang Pracharath to focus on local economy BANGKOK(NNT) - June 30 the Palang Pracharath Party is to hold its first meeting with a new team of executives. The meeting will consider a selection of candidates for the deputy leader’s post and discuss changes to the party’s economic policy, with the aim of improving people’s quality of life. However, the ruling party has no plans to change its economic team at this time. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170754-new-policy-of-palang-pracharath-to-focus-on-local-economy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 Thais in Cambodia and Laos Returning SA KAEO(NNT) - More Thai nationals are coming back from Cambodia and Laos through border checkpoints. All returnees must be quarantined in a state quarantine for 14 days, before leaving for their hometowns. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170755-thais-in-cambodia-and-laos-returning/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 UPDATE: Thailand to regulate online and food delivery services FILE PHOTO: A food delivery man waits for his customer while carrying a plastic bag full of plastic bags with take-away lunch during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Bangkok, Thailand, May 11, 2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday approved measures to regulate food and online delivery services after customer complaints during the country's coronavirus lockdown, a senior government official said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170744-online-delivery-added-to-list-of-controlled-services/?do=findComment&comment=15571208 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 Fauci warns spread of COVID-19 'could get very bad', says no guarantee of vaccine By Paul Simao and Carl O'Donnell Dr Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, testifies during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., June 30, 2020. Kevin Dietsch/Pool via REUTERS WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States government's top infectious diseases expert on Tuesday warned that daily COVID-19 cases could more than double if Americans fail to take countermeasures and cautioned against pinning hopes on a vaccine. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170757-fauci warns-spread-of-covid-19-could-get-very-bad-says-no-guarantee-of-vaccine/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 Sattahip villagers rescue baby birds By Patcharapol Panrak Neighbors hear the desperate cries from the baby chicks and spring into action, Villagers saved seven baby birds that got stuck in a drainage pipe in Sattahip. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170758-sattahip-villagers-rescue-baby-birds/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 Fernadandes double steers Manchester United to 3-0 win at Brighton Soccer Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Manchester United - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - June 30, 2020 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes scores their second goal, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Mike Hewitt/Pool via REUTERS BRIGHTON, England (Reuters) - Bruno Fernandes scored two fine goals as Manchester United won 3-0 at Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League on Tuesday to stay in contention for a top-four finish. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170759-fernadandes-double-steers-manchester-united-to-3-0-win-at-brighton/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 Barca title bid on rocks as Atletico upstage Messi's 700th goal Soccer Football - La Liga Santander - FC Barcelona v Atletico Madrid - Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - June 30, 2020 Barcelona's Arturo Vidal in action with Atletico Madrid's Felipe, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) REUTERS/Albert Gea BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona gave up more ground to Real Madrid in La Liga's title race on Tuesday after being held to a 2-2 draw at home to Atletico Madrid as a late penalty from Saul Niguez cancelled out Lionel Messi's 700th career goal. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170760-barca-title-bid-on-rocks-as-atletico-upstage-messis-700th-goal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 Biden attacks Republicans for blocking law on foreign election interference By Joseph Ax Democratic U.S. presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden answers questions during a campaign event in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., June 30, 2020. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (Reuters) - Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden's campaign on Tuesday criticized U.S. Senate Republicans for blocking legislation to require campaigns to report offers of foreign election help to the FBI, saying it could open the door to interference in the 2020 contest. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170761-biden-attacks-republicans-for-blocking-law-on-foreign-election-interference/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 Airbus to cut 15,000 jobs to survive coronavirus crisis By Julie Rimbert, Johanna Decorse and Tim Hepher FILE PHOTO: The logo of Airbus is pictured at the entrance of the Airbus facility in Bouguenais, near Nantes, France April 27, 2020. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo TOULOUSE, France/PARIS (Reuters) - Airbus is cutting 15,000 jobs within a year, including 900 already earmarked in Germany, saying its future is at stake after the coronavirus outbreak paralysed air travel. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170763-airbus-to-cut-15000-jobs-to-survive-coronavirus-crisis/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 Judge temporarily halts release of tell-all book by Donald Trump's niece By Jonathan Stempel FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers a speech following a tour of Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Marinette, Wisconsin, U.S., June 25, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked Donald Trump's niece from publishing a tell-all book that offers an unflattering portrait of the U.S. president and his family. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170766-judge-temporarily-halts-release-of-tell-all-book-by-donald-trumps-niece/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 Saying goodbye to 27 years of manufacturing in Thailand - Chevvy calls it quits Picture: Daily News Thai media reported the sad farewells of Thai auto industry workers as their employment at General Motors came to an end. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170768-saying-goodbye-to-27-years-of-manufacturing-in-thailand-chevvy-calls-it-quits/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 Suphanburi houses engulfed by flames - one house holder just had time to grab his phone Picture: Daily News Ten fire engines from several sub-districts tacked a blaze that destroyed three two story houses next to each other in the Tapteelek area of Suphanburi yesterday lunchtime. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170770-suphanburi-houses-engulfed-by-flames-one-house-holder-just-had-time-to-grab-his-phone/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 Pubs and bars in Thailand opening today - Ekkamai club shows off the New Normal Picture: Daily News Daily News went to an upmarket club in the Ekkamai area of Bangkok where staff were busy preparing for the long awaited reopening of bars, clubs, karaoke and soapy massage in Thailand. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170774-pubs-and-bars-in-thailand-opening-today-ekkamai-club-shows-off-the-new-normal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 Naked man posts pictures of himself at Thammasat Uni Campus in Rangsit Picture: Sanook Netizens reacted with concern after a man posted pictures of himself posing naked in several places around the Thammasat University campus in Rangsit north of Bangkok. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170775-naked-man-posts-pictures-of-himself-at-thammasat-uni-campus-in-rangsit/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 Nine Chinese busted playing poker in Jomtien - one was on overstay Police investigating international crime in Chonburi raided a housing estate in Jomtien on Monday evening where nine Chinese men were playing Texas Hold'em Poker. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170782-nine-chinese-busted-playing-poker-in-jomtien-one-was-on-overstay/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 Coronavirus: The council worker Zooming to work from Thailand By Sarah Down-Roberts BBC News Rhodri Francis, pictured with wife Noi, were stranded in Thailand by coronavirus//Image credit: RHODRI FRANCIS Coronavirus has revolutionised work for thousands of people who have discovered they can work from home as effectively as the office. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170788-coronavirus-the-british-council-worker-zooming-to-work-from-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted July 1, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 1, 2020 Pattaya: No more illegal parties at this "pool villa" - sting leads to arrest of house owner Picture: Naew Na Officials from the Bang Lamung municipality carried out a sting at a house in Soi Nong Hin 5 being used as a pool villa party venue. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170789-pattaya-no-more-illegal-parties-at-this-pool-villa-sting-leads-to-arrest-of-house-owner/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 Hua Hin: Beer bars opening today - but there are glum faces as no one is expecting any tourists There are 300 beer bars scattered over Hua Hin and they can all open today. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170791-hua-hin-beer-bars-opening-today-but-there-are-glum-faces-as-no-one-is-expecting-any-tourists/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 Pattaya: Muted response to the grand reopening of bars and clubs Thai media was met with a muted response to the news that pubs and clubs in Pattaya would be allowed to reopen today. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170795-pattaya-muted-response-to-the-grand-reopening-of-bars-and-clubs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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