webfact Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 "Safe Thailand" - Thais can now visit the European Union, Thai media Thai media TNN reported that the European Union has lifted the travel ban on 11 countries including Thailand that are deemed to be safe from coronavirus. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177361-safe-thailand-thais-can-now-visit-the-european-union-thai-media/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 Four Thais, one American found to have Covid-19 in state quarantine By The Nation The government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) reported five new cases in state quarantine over a 24-hour period today (August 12), the 79th day Thailand has seen no domestic case since May. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177367-four-thais-one-american-found-to-have-covid-19-in-state-quarantine/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 Pattaya: Motorcycle taxi rider relied on foreign tourists - now he has nothing Picture: Sophon Cable TV Sophon Cable TV went to a motorcycle taxi rank in front of Big C extra in Central Pattaya where they interviewed "win" rider Jamcharoen Bunleu, 52. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177370-pattaya-motorcycle-taxi-rider-relied-on-foreign-tourists-now-he-has-nothing/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 DDC says two virus cases found in Japan might have originated in Thailand By The Nation Two men, one Thai and one Japanese, have tested positive in Japan for Covid-19 after returning to that country from Thailand, Department of Disease Control director-general Dr Suwannachai Wattanayingcharoenchai reported yesterday (August 11). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177372-ddc-says-two-virus-cases-found-in-japan-might-have-originated-in-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 DSI unhappy over decision to drop charges in Billy case, wants AG to intervene By The Nation The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) director-general expressed disagreement over the prosecutor’s decision to drop charges against those accused in the murder of Karen rights activist Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177373-dsi-unhappy-over-decision-to-drop-charges-in-billy-case-wants-ag-to-intervene/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 New Air Asia routes from Suvarnabhumi to Chiang Mai, Phuket, Krabi and Surat Thani start September 25th Picture: Manager Online Manager reported that budget airline Air Asia are adding twenty two new domestic flights out of and returning to Suvarnabhumi Airport commencing 25th September. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177377-new-air-asia-routes-from-suvarnabhumi-to-chiang-mai-phuket-krabi-and-surat-thani-start-september-25th/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 Woman, ‘drunk’ after business is embezzled, tries to ram pedestrians By The Nation An allegedly drunk 37-year-old businesswoman tried to run over pedestrians near Khae Rai Intersection and Tao Poon MRT with her car, soon after her business was embezzled of millions. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177391-woman-‘drunk’-after-business-is-embezzled-tries-to-ram-pedestrians/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 Restrictions on schools, public transport, sports events to be lifted By The Nation Existing virus-related restrictions on educational institutions, public transport and sporting events will be lifted from tomorrow (August 13), the government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration announced today. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177392-restrictions-on-schools-public-transport-sports-events-to-be-lifted/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 Mother found with throat slit after daughter leaves for school By The Nation A mother in Nakhon Ratchasima province was found dead at home with her throat slit today (August 12), in what police suspect was a murder stemming from a romantic affair. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177393-mother-found-with-throat-slit-after-daughter-leaves-for-school/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 Innocent threat has Korat residents petrified By The Nation Nakhon Ratchasima residents were terrified when a man, dressed in civil servant uniform, pulled out something that looked like a heavy weapon to threaten someone who had cut the queue at a local automobile repair shop on Tuesday (August 11). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177396-innocent-threat-has-korat-residents-petrified/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 Yala locals to complain to higher authorities over Betong Airport wall By The Nation Yala residents are still fuming that Betong Airport has not yet solved the problem of its new wall blocking access to locals who need to head to their fruit and rubber tree plantations. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177397-yala-locals-to-complain-to-higher-authorities-over-betong-airport-wall/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 Flooding predicted in central region, but Bangkok will be safe – Dr. Seri File photo Thailand’s central region has a 70% chance of experiencing flooding over the next two months, with Ayutthaya province expected to be hardest hit because of its limited water retention area in the Chao Phraya River basin, predicted Dr. Seri Suprathit, director of Rangsit University, Climate Change and Disaster Centre. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177398-flooding-predicted-in-central-region-but-bangkok-will-be-safe-–-dr-seri/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 50% discount on hair-follicle drug tests By THE NATION Somsak Thepsuthin The Justice Ministry will make hair-follicle drug tests free for holders of state welfare cards and significantly cheaper for others from September onwards. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177402-50-discount-on-hair-follicle-drug-tests/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 COVID-19 to Boost Thai Medical Industry BANGKOK (NNT) - Though COVID-19 has badly impacted many industries, some such as medical science and technological advancement may benefit from aspects of the crisis. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177409-covid-19-to-boost-thai-medical-industry/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 OAG to probe Nate over decision to drop ‘Boss’ case By The Nation File photo The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has set up a panel to investigate Nate Naksuk over his decision to drop the hit-and-run case against Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya in June. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177412-oag-to-probe-nate-over-decision-to-drop-‘boss’-case/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Indonesia reports 1,942 new coronavirus cases, 79 deaths Workers paint a mural promoting coronavirus disease (COVID-19) awareness in Jakarta, Indonesia August 11, 2020, in this photo taken by Antara Foto/Aprillio Akbar/via Reuters JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia reported 1,942 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 130,718, data from the government's health ministry website showed. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177425-indonesia-reports-1942-new-coronavirus-cases-79-deaths/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Singapore reports 42 new coronavirus cases, lowest daily count in 4.5 months A woman dines in an empty restaurant, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Singapore, August 12, 2020. REUTERS/Edgar Su (Reuters) - Singapore on Wednesday reported 42 new COVID-19 cases, its lowest daily count in about four and a half months. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177427-singapore-reports-42-new-coronavirus-cases-lowest-daily-count-in-45-months/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Philippines talking to Russian vaccine maker on trials, seeks 'complete dossier' By Karen Lema FILE PHOTO: A handout photo provided by the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) shows samples of a vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) developed by the Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology, in Moscow, Russia August 6, 2020. The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF)/Handout via REUTERS MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine scientists were set on Wednesday to meet representatives of the Russian state research facility that developed a coronavirus vaccine, to discuss participation in clinical trials and access to its research data. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177428-philippines-talking-to-russian-vaccine-maker-on-trials-seeks-complete-dossier/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Facebook removed 7 million posts in second quarter for false coronavirus information By Katie Paul and Munsif Vengattil FILE PHOTO: A 3D-printed Facebook logo is seen placed on a keyboard in this illustration taken March 25, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration (Reuters) - Facebook Inc. said on Tuesday it removed 7 million posts in the second quarter for sharing false information about the novel coronavirus, including content that promoted fake preventative measures and exaggerated cures. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177429-facebook-removed-7-million-posts-in-second-quarter-for-false-coronavirus-information/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Australia suffers deadliest day of coronavirus pandemic, cases rise By Renju Jose and Colin Packham A medical worker administers a test for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on a member of the public at a pop-up testing centre in Sydney, Australia, August 12, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia recorded its deadliest day of the coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday and the biggest daily rise in infections in three days, denting hopes that a second wave gripping the state of Victoria may be stabilising. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177431-australia-suffers-deadliest-day-of-coronavirus-pandemic-cases-rise/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to return but reboot will have a dramatic twist By James Brinsford The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in 1990 - Joseph Marcell as Geoffrey, Janet Hubert as Vivian Banks, James Avery as Philip Banks, Karyn Parsons as Hilary Banks, Alfonso Ribeiro as Carlton Banks; Front: Tatyana Ali as Ashley Banks, Will Smith as William 'Will' Smith (Image: NBC via Getty Images) The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is coming back but not as we know it as a huge twist has been thrown in. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177432-fresh-prince-of-bel-air-to-return-but-reboot-will-have-a-dramatic-twist/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Disney ends the historic 20th Century Fox brand GETTY IMAGES Walt Disney has brought to an end one of the best-known names in the entertainment industry, 20th Century Fox. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177434-disney-ends-the-historic-20th-century-fox-brand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 The World's Last Ever Blockbuster Store Is On Airbnb By CLAIRE REID Fans of 90s nostalgia might be interested to know that the world's last remaining Blockbuster is now listed on Airbnb. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177435-the-worlds-last-ever-blockbuster-store-is-on-airbnb/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Patong to host big bike event By The Phuket News The ’Bike Night’ will be held along Bangla Rd, Patong, from tomorrow through Saturday night (Aug 13-15). Photo: Patong Municipality PHUKET:-- Some 600 bikers from around the country are expected to roll into Patong for its ‘Bike Night’ event, which will be held over three days, starting tomorrow (Aug 13). Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177442-patong-to-host-big-bike-event/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 to continue: Thailand Live Thursday 13 Aug 2020 https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177475-thailand-live-thursday-13-aug-2020/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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