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Pattaya: After the floods mayor calls for patience - all the busted pumps are nearly repaired

 

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Pattaya's mayor Sontaya Khunpluem has called for a little more patience from the resort's long suffering residents after floods devastated his city last week. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172881-pattaya-after-the-floods mayor-calls-for-patience-all-the-busted-pumps-are-nearly-repaired/

 

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HUGE python has eaten 20 of my cats, says Bangkok man

 

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Snake catchers were called after a rag and bone man (scrap goods dealer) discovered a four meter long python at his depot in Soi Som-Ek off Tiwanon Road in Pak Kret, Bangkok yesterday evening. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172885-huge-python-has-eaten-20-of-my-cats-says-bangkok-man/

 

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Here is the notification people in Rayong have been receiving after COVID-19 scare

 

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People who may have been in contact with an Egypitan man in Rayong who has since tested positive for COVID-19 have received a notification advising them to self isolate for 14 days.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172887-here-is-the-notification-people-in-rayong-have-been-receiving-after-covid-19-scare/

 

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Five returnees in state quarantine found carrying the virus

By The Nation

 

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Five new Covid-19 cases were confirmed in state quarantine with zero deaths over a 24-hour period, Dr Panprapa Yongtrakul, assistant spokesperson of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), reported on Wednesday (July 15).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172889-five-returnees-in-state-quarantine-found-carrying-the-virus/

 

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Rayong paying the price for Covid-19 case of Egyptian soldier, says hotel owner

By THE NATION

 

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The owner of Golden City Rayong Hotel said that the impact of the imported Covid-19 case had been severe for Rayong province, forcing numerous businesses to close.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172901-rayong-paying-the-price-for-covid-19-case-of-egyptian-soldier-says-hotel-owner/

 

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Provincial governors told to hunt down people who visited Rayong

By The Nation

 

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Chatchai Promlert, Interior Ministry’s permanent secretary

 

The Interior Ministry has instructed provincial governors nationwide to publicly announce that people who had travelled to Rayong on July 8 to 11 immediately contact the provincial public health office or call the Department of Disease Control (DDC)’s 1422 hotline.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172903-provincial-governors-told-to-hunt-down-people-who-visited-rayong/

 

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Bang Saen’s nature-loving ‘Uncle Samran’ told to cover up

By The Nation

 

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Officials overseeing Chonburi’s Bang Saen Beach found pants for a 60-year-old exhibitionist who was caught walking down the beach stark naked, much to the shock of vendors nearby.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172905-bang-saen’s-nature-loving-‘uncle-samran’-told-to-cover-up/

 

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Chance of new infections low as Egyptian did not eat or shop at mall: DDC

By The Nation

 

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Dr Suwannachai Wattanayingcharoen, Department of Disease Control (DDC)’s director-general, said on Wednesday (July 15) that more details have been found about the infected Egyptian soldier’s movements in Rayong.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172907-chance-of-new-infections-low-as-egyptian-did-not-eat-or-shop-at-mall-ddc/

 

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Govt’s ‘carelessness’ hits Rayong tourism sector badly

By THE NATION

 

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The discovery of a visiting Egyptian soldier’s Covid-19 infection has hit Rayong’s tourism sector badly, with people cancelling hotel bookings in Koh Samet.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172912-govt’s-‘carelessness’-hits-rayong-tourism-sector-badly/

 

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Young Sudanese Covid patient received under tight safety measures, hospital says

By The Nation

 

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Phyathai Nawamin Hospital announced that it received the 9-year-old Sudanese Covid-19 patient at 2pm on July 10 under maximum safety measures.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172914-young-sudanese-covid-patient-received-under-tight-safety-measures-hospital-says/

 

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Five gynaecologists among those detained over wombs-on-hire case

By The Nation

 

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The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) on Wednesday (July 15) morning summoned 10 people suspected of being part of an illegal surrogacy gang.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172919-five-gynaecologists-among-those-detained-over-wombs-on-hire-case/

 

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Five gynaecologists among those detained over wombs-on-hire case

By The Nation

 

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The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) on Wednesday (July 15) morning summoned 10 people suspected of being part of an illegal surrogacy gang.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172933-five-gynaecologists-among-those-detained-over-wombs-on-hire-case/

 

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Latest Covid-19 cases will not affect travel stimulus scheme: Finance Ministry

By The Nation

 

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Lavaron Sangsnit, Finance Ministry spokesperson

 

The newest Covid-19 cases should not affect the Rao Tiew Duay Kan (We Travel Together) scheme because there are not many patients and the Public Health Ministry can easily handle the issue, Finance Ministry spokesperson Lavaron Sangsnit said on Wednesday (July 15).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172934-latest-covid-19-cases-will-not-affect-travel-stimulus-scheme-finance-ministry/

 

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Govt website offering travel deals launched without a glitch

By THE NATION

 

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The “Rao Tiew Duay Kan” (We Travel Together) website (https://www.เราเที่ยวด้วยกัน.com/) was up and running on Wednesday (July 15) and open for people to register from 6am to 9pm.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172935-govt-website-offering-travel-deals-launched-without-a-glitch/

 

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Three suspected Covid-19 cases in Nakhon Ratchasima

By THE NATION

 

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Wichian Chantharothai

 

In a brief press conference on Wednesday (July 15), Nakhon Ratchasima governor Wichian Chantharothai announced that three people, who had visited Rayong province between July 8 and 11, are showing symptoms of Covid-19 infection.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172936-three-suspected-covid-19-cases-in-nakhon-ratchasima/

 

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New Suvarnabhumi terminal gets first unmanned train

By The Nation

 

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The second-phase expansion of Suvarnabhumi Airport is 88 per cent complete following delivery of its first automated people mover (APM) this week, according to Airports of Thailand (AOT).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172937-new-suvarnabhumi-terminal-gets-first-unmanned-train/

 

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Mirror Foundation gives homeless people a new chance at life

By The Nation

 

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Photos by Tanachai Pramarnpanich

 

In a bid to help homeless people earn some money, the Mirror Foundation on Tuesday (July 14) led them on a cleaning spree around the Victory Monument.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172938-mirror-foundation-gives-homeless-people-a-new-chance-at-life/

 

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All disease control personnel at U-tapao airport transferred

 

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CCTV image shows a group of the Egyptian delegation in a shopping mall in Rayong Province. Photo from Facebook page Infectious1234

 

The entire disease control unit at U-tapao airport, including its chief, have been transferred for their alleged failure to check properly the hotel in Rayong province where the Egyptian military mission was staying last week, allowing them to venture out shopping unhindered.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172939-all-disease-control-personnel-at-u-tapao-airport-transferred/

 

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Queen to knight record-breaking UK fundraiser Captain Tom on Friday

 

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FILE PHOTO: Retired British Army Captain Tom Moore, 99, poses after he continued to raise money for health workers, by attempting to walk the length of his garden one hundred times before his 100th birthday this month as the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, Marston Moretaine, Britain, April 15, 2020. REUTERS/Peter Cziborra/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Captain Tom Moore, who became a national hero in Britain after raising more than 33 million pounds ($40 million) for health workers in the run-up to his 100th birthday, is to be knighted by Queen Elizabeth on Friday, Buckingham Palace said.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172941-queen-to-knight-record-breaking-uk-fundraiser-captain-tom-on-friday/

 

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UK minister on Trump's Huawei remark: 'We all know Trump don't we'

 

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LONDON (Reuters) - A senior British minister on Wednesday denied that U.S. President Donald Trump was responsible for Britain’s 5G ban on Huawei, saying the decision was a considered one despite attempts by some individuals to claim credit.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172942-uk-minister-on-trumps-huawei-remark-we-all-know-trump-dont-we/

 

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It's Facebook Vs. Youtube: Official music videos coming to Mark Zuckerberg's platform in August

BY TIM INGHAM

 

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For years, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been telling investors of a strategy to transform his company into a “video first” organization.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172946-its-facebook-vs-youtube-official-music-videos-coming-to-mark-zuckerbergs-platform-in-august/

 

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Viola Davis says she feels like she 'betrayed' herself by being in The Help

By KELBY VERA

 

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Regrets, I have a few: Viola Davis says she sometimes feels like she 'betrayed' herself by appearing in 2011's The Help in a new profile for Vanity Fair. Above she's seen in a stunning blue Max Mara gown and earrings by Pomellato for the cover

 

Viola Davis says a part of her feels like she 'betrayed' herself by starring in The Help.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172949-viola-davis-says-she-feels-like-she-betrayed-herself-by-being-in-the-help/

 

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Confusion amid reports Thailand's top economic team to resign

 

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BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana and economic policy guru and Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak are planning to resign their posts, local media reported on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172950-confusion-amid-reports-thailands-top-economic-team-to-resign/

 

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Virus results for high-risk contacts of Egyptian soldier revealed

By The Nation

 

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Nine people in Rayong have tested negative for Covid-19 after coming into close contact with an infected Egyptian soldier who visited the province last week.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172951-virus-results-for-high-risk-contacts-of-egyptian-soldier-revealed/

 

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Prayut heads to Rayong as Covid scandal roils local businesses

By The Nation

 

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(Nation Photo: Tanachai Pramarnpanich)

 

Owners of Rayong businesses today submitted a petition asking Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to visit the province and reassure residents over a visiting Egyptian soldier who was found to be infected with Covid-19 virus.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172953-prayut-heads-to-rayong-as-covid-scandal-roils-local-businesses/

 

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