webfact Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Worried about visa status? Then come and see us, advises Phuket Immigration Chief By The Phuket News People wanting to make sure of their visa status before the july 31 amnesty deadline can do so at Phuket Immigration, but they must book an appointment first, says Phuket Immigration Chief Col Narong Chanaphaiku. Photo: Phuket Immigration PHUKET:-- The Chief of the Phuket Immigration Office in Phuket Town is inviting foreigners who are concerned about their visa status ahead of the July 31 amnesty expiring to visit his office and have their extensions to stay renewed, or even have their 90 day reports filed. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171680-worried-about-visa-status-then-come-and-see-us-advises-phuket-immigration-chief/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 Key Phuket tourism figures slam ’worst is over’ claim as food donations drive continue By The Phuket News Volunteers with the For Freedom Foundation hand out baby milk powder to poor families on Koh Siray. Photo: For Freedom Foundation PHUKET:-- Key Phuket tourism figures have outrightly dismissed the claim by a senior Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) marketing official that the “worst is over” for economic impact from the COVID-19 pandemic, saying that it will take a year for the island’s tourism industry to recover. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171657-key-phuket-tourism-figures-slam-’worst-is-over’-claim-as-food-donations-drive-continue/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 Dr. Thanarak Plipat says Thai people are inviting the return of COVID-19 Thai people are becoming less concerned about the prospect of a second wave of COVID-19 infections and may actually be encouraging the return of the contagion, said Dr. Thanarak Plipat, Deputy Director-General of Thailand’s Disease Control Department. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171638-dr-thanarak-plipat-says-thai-people-are-inviting-the-return-of-covid-19/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 Ban on monkey-picked coconut products in UK won’t hurt: shippers’ council By The Nation The Thai National Shippers’ Council appears to be unfazed by the so-called ban on Thai coconut products in the West, saying getting monkeys to pick the fruit is a tradition in Southeast Asian countries. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171697-ban-on-monkey-picked-coconut-products-in-uk-won’t-hurt-shippers’-council/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 UPDATE: Daily mask production hits 4.2m, surplus building up By THE NATION The daily production of face masks in Thailand has risen to 4.2 million after more new factories were set up, said Internal Trade Department director-general Vichai Pochanakit. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171620-more-mask-factories-opened-boosting-production-output-to-42m-daily/?do=findComment&comment=15593374 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 Excise dept eases tax burden on five businesses By THE NATION The Excise Department is set to issue nine new regulations to adjust excise collection in five businesses amid the Covid-19 crisis. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171699-excise-dept-eases-tax-burden-on-five-businesses/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 Thai shippers cut 2020 export outlook to 10% fall from 8% drop FILE PHOTO: A view of the Port of Bangkok, Thailand, March 25, 2016. Picture taken March 25, 2016. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's exports are expected to shrink 10% this year, deeper than the previous forecast of an 8% drop, due to the coronavious pandemic and the strength of the baht currency, a Thai shipping association said on Tuesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171700-thai-shippers-cut-2020-export-outlook-to-10-fall-from-8-drop/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 Thai first quarter household debt at 80% of GDP, highest in four years FILE PHOTO: A view of Bangkok city amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Bangkok, Thailand, June 21, 2020. Picture taken June 21, 2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's household debt level to gross domestic product (GDP) rose slightly to 80.1% in the first quarter, the highest level in four years, central bank data showed, with the trend set to continue as the coronavirus outbreak squeezes the economy. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171701-thai-first-quarter-household-debt-at-80-of-gdp-highest-in-four-years/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 Thailand tenders to buy feed wheat and barley - trade FILE PHOTO: Reuters HAMBURG (Reuters) - An importer group in Thailand has issued a tender to purchase up to 193,300 tonnes of animal feed wheat which can be sourced from optional origins, European traders said on Tuesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171702-thailand tenders-to-buy-feed-wheat-and-barley-trade/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 Beatles drummer Ringo Starr turns 80 FILE PHOTO: Reuters The self-taught drummer anchored one of the greatest bands of all time with his solid beats, quirky fills and down-to-earth persona. As he turns 80, Sir Ringo is celebrating with a live benefit concert. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171704-beatles-drummer-ringo-starr-turns-80/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 Chelsea close in on Champions League spot with 3-2 win at Palace By William Schomberg Soccer Football - Premier League - Crystal Palace v Chelsea - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - July 7, 2020 Chelsea's Christian Pulisic in action with Crystal Palace's Mamadou Sakho, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Justin Tallis/Pool via REUTERS LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea kept up their push for a top-four finish in the Premier League and Champions League football next season with a 3-2 victory at London rivals Crystal Palace on Tuesday thanks to goals from Olivier Giroud, Christian Pulisic and Tammy Abraham. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171705-chelsea-close-in-on-champions-league-spot-with-3-2-win-at-palace/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 Welbeck wonder goal takes Watford away from drop zone Soccer Football - Premier League - Watford v Norwich City - Vicarage Road, Watford, Britain - July 7, 2020 Watford's Danny Welbeck celebrates scoring their second goal with Abdoulaye Doucoure, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Matt Dunham/Pool via REUTERS WATFORD, England (Reuters) - Danny Welbeck's spectacular bicycle kick propelled Watford to three vital points in their battle against Premier League relegation as they came from behind to beat Norwich City 2-1 at Vicarage Road on Tuesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171706-welbeck-wonder-goal-takes-watford-away-from-drop-zone/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 WHO acknowledges 'evidence emerging' of airborne spread of COVID-19 A logo is pictured on the headquarters of the World Health Orgnaization (WHO) in Geneva, Switzerland, June 25, 2020. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Health Organization on Tuesday acknowledged "evidence emerging" of the airborne spread of the novel coronavirus, after a group of scientists urged the global body to update its guidance on how the respiratory disease passes between people. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171707-who-acknowledges-evidence-emerging-of-airborne-spread-of-covid-19/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 Trump administration to encourage schools to safely reopen amid coronavirus surge By Alexandra Alper and Susan Heavey FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing on the U.S. economy and new U.S. employment and unemployment numbers in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., July 2, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump is pushing for schools to reopen in the fall and is hosting White House events on the topic on Tuesday, despite a steady increase in coronavirus infections across the country led by younger Americans and rising hospitalizations in many states. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171709-trump-administration-to-encourage-schools-to-safely-reopen-amid-coronavirus-surge/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 U.S. coronavirus cases hit 3 million, stoking fears of overwhelmed hospitals By Jane Wardell People wait in their vehicles in long lines for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing in Houston, Texas, U.S., July 7, 2020. REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare (Reuters) - The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States pushed past 3 million on Tuesday, according to a Reuters tally, roughly equal to the population of Nevada, stoking fears that hospitals will be overwhelmed. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171710-us-coronavirus-cases-hit-3-million-stoking-fears-of-overwhelmed-hospitals/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 Brazil's Bolsonaro catches coronavirus, shrugs off health risks By Ana Mano and Lisandra Paraguassu FILE PHOTO: Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro adjusts his protective face mask at a press statement during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Brasilia, Brazil, March 20, 2020. Picture taken March 20, 2020. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino/File Photo SAO PAULO/BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Tuesday he tested positive for the novel coronavirus after months minimizing the severity of the pandemic and defying medical experts, even as the virus killed more than 65,000 people in his country. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171711-brazils-bolsonaro-catches-coronavirus-shrugs-off-health-risks/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 Singapore's would-be leader tests electability in unsafe seat By Aradhana Aravindan and Anshuman Daga FILE PHOTO: Heng Swee Keat of the People's Action Party meets residents during a walkabout ahead of the general election in Singapore June 28, 2020. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo SINGAPORE (Reuters) - For all the predictability of elections in Singapore, one result will be keenly watched when the city-state votes on Friday as finance minister Heng Swee Keat must win an unsafe seat to show people he has what it takes to be a future leader. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171714-singapores-would-be-leader-tests-electability-in-unsafe-seat/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 UK's Sunak to map out next moves in COVID recovery plan By William Schomberg Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak speaks during question period to the Chancellor of the Exchequer in London, Britain July 7, 2020. UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor/Handout via REUTERS LONDON (Reuters) - British finance minister Rishi Sunak will announce on Wednesday his next moves to prevent a wave of job cuts from snowballing into a full-blown unemployment crisis in the world's sixth-biggest economy. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171715-uks-sunak-to-map-out-next-moves-in-covid-recovery-plan/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 Thailand Post developing smart mailboxes to improve its collection efficiency By THE NATION Thailand Post Co Ltd, a state enterprise under the Digital Economy and Society Ministry, is collaborating with CAT Telecom Plc to develop smart mailboxes for more efficient management of collection. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171717-thailand-post-developing-smart-mailboxes-to-improve-its-collection-efficiency/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 Water supply in EEC to be augmented with more reservoirs By THE NATION Water reservoirs will be built in seven Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) projects to increase rainwater saving capability in the area and help in the desalination process of sea water, the Office of National Water Resource (ONWR) said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171719-water-supply-in-eec-to-be-augmented-with-more-reservoirs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 Tax authorities go after woman for 32 million baht - she's just a store worker on 300 baht a day! A Thai woman has sought the advice of a lawyer after the police and tax authorities have hassled her for years for a tax payment of 32 million baht. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171721-tax-authorities-go-after-woman-for-32-million-baht-shes-just-a-store-worker-on-300-baht-a-day/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 Central Hatyai to shut its doors from August 24 By THE NATION Central Hatyai department store located on Sanehanusorn Road in Songkhla province will be closed from August 24 onwards to modify its business operations, Central Department Store Co Ltd, a subsidiary of Central Retail Corporation Pcl, said on Wednesday (July 8). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171723-central-hatyai-to-shut-its-doors-from-august-24/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 Pattaya: Heavy rains leave resort under water, roads impassable Picture: Daily News Daily News reported that two hours of torrential rain in Pattaya early yesterday afternoon left many roads impassable. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171724-pattaya-heavy-rains-leave-resort-under-water-roads-impassable/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 Thailand road carnage: Myanmar cyclist loses a leg after 10 wheeler has brake failure at Asoke intersection Picture: Daily News Thong Lo police were called after a 10 wheel truck suffered brake failure at the Asoke intersection in downtown Bangkok yesterday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171729-thailand-road-carnage-myanmar-cyclist-loses-a-leg-after-10-wheeler-has-brake-failure-at-asoke-intersection/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 History repeats itself: Buriram residents have no tap water for months Picture: Daily News A devastating drought in Buriram in Thailand's north east has left thousands of families without tap water for the last 2 months. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171732-history-repeats-itself-buriram-residents-have-no-tap-water-for-months/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 Thai financial system more vulnerable as pandemic hits economy - Central bank minutes FILE PHOTO: Thailand's central bank is seen at the Bank of Thailand in Bangkok, Thailand April 26, 2016. REUTERS/Jorge Silva BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's financial system had become more vulnerable due to a weaker-than-expected economic outlook amid the coronavirus outbreak, minutes from the latest policy meeting showed on Wednesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171735-thai-financial-system-more-vulnerable-as-pandemic-hits-economy-central-bank-minutes/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted July 8, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2020 U.S. withdrawal from WHO over claims of China influence to take effect July 2021: U.N. FILE PHOTO: A logo of the World Health Organization (WHO), is seen before a news conference in Geneva, Switzerland, June 25, 2020. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse NEW YORK (Reuters) - The United States will leave the World Health Organization (WHO) on July 6, 2021, the United Nations said on Tuesday, after receiving notification of the decision by President Donald Trump, who has accused the agency of becoming a puppet for China during the coronavirus pandemic. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171736-us-withdrawal-from who over-claims-of-china-influence-to-take-effect-july-2021-un/ 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 Thailand's drugs war: Narcotics worth 198 million baht seized Picture: Daily News Thailand's drug suppression police announced developments in three cases involving methamphetamine, compressed ganja and ketamine valued at 198 million baht. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171737-thailands-drugs-war-narcotics-worth-198-million-baht-seized/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 "I thought they were strays": Lamphun woman goes to the cops after French Bulldogs go missing Picture: Sanook A woman in Lamphun has admitted picking up two French Bulldogs from the side of the road. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171741-i-thought-they-were-strays-lamphun-woman-goes-to-the-cops-after-french-bulldogs-go-missing/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 Vehicles frequently overturning on new stretch of Thai road Picture: 77kaoded Residents living along route 304 in Chachoengsao contacted the media to say that an unbelievable number of accidents have happened on the road in the last seven months. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171743-vehicles-frequently-overturning-on-new-stretch-of-thai-road/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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