webfact Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 Three border camps, for 70,000 displaced people from Myanmar, locked down A man has his temperature taken as a preventive measure against the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus at the Ministry of Transport at the border crossing over the second Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge in Mae Sot in Tak province. About 70,000 displaced people from Myanmar, who have taken refuge in three border camps in Thailand’s northwestern province of Tak, have been barred from leaving after one of them was found to be infected with COVID-19, after having left the camp to visit Myanmar, returning to the camp recently. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193512-three-border-camps-for-70000-displaced-people-from-myanmar-locked-down/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted November 23, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 23, 2020 Government to introduce “Thailand Plus” application for foreign tourists The Thai government is to introduce a new application, called “Thailand Plus”, to enable the tracing of foreign tourists in the country. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193515-government-to-introduce-“thailand-plus”-application-for-foreign-tourists/ 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Thai woman alleges sex abuse in school then faces storm of criticism By Petra Mahira and Matthew Tostevin Nalinrat Tuthubthim, 20, a student, who claims she was sexually abused by a teacher, has her mouth covered with tape as pro-democracy protesters demanding the resignation of Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and reforms on the monarchy gather during a rally in Bangkok, Thailand November 21, 2020. Picture Taken November 21, 2020. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa BANGKOK (Reuters) - A row over a Thai woman who held up a placard alleging sexual abuse in schools has put a spotlight on harassment in the education system even as she draws threats of legal action for misrepresentation and attacks for soiling Thailand's image. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193506-govt-mps-slam-woman-who-dressed-as-girl-to-protest-sexual-harassment-in-schools/?do=findComment&comment=16024257 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Thai economy seen growing 4% next year on improving consumption - Finance Minister FILE PHOTO: A woman shops coconut products at a supermarket in Bangkok, Thailand, July 6, 2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's economy is expected to grow 4% in 2021 after a 6% contraction projected for this year, due to improving domestic consumption, the finance minister said on Monday. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193529-thai-economy-seen-growing-4-next-year-on-improving-consumption-finance-minister/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post snoop1130 Posted November 23, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 23, 2020 Thailand No Longer Top Overseas Destination for Chinese Tourists By Will Davies Thailand has lost its spot as the most popular cross-border destination for tourists from mainland China, according to a survey by HSBC Holdings Plc, as neighboring Japan and South Korea moved up the list. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193531-thailand-no-longer-top-overseas-destination-for-chinese-tourists/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Hong Kong, Singapore bubble delay highlights hurdles to travel recovery By Aradhana Aravindan and John Geddie FILE PHOTO: Cathay Pacific employees, wearing masks against COVID-19, are seen behind counters with glass dividers at Hong Kong International Airport, China October 20, 2020. REUTERS/Lam Yik SINGAPORE (Reuters) - A delay to Asia's first travel bubble between Hong Kong and Singapore has hit the shares of their flag carriers and highlighted the challenges facing the global travel industry as it tries to rebound from the pandemic. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193541-hong-kong-singapore-bubble-delay-highlights-hurdles-to-travel-recovery/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Singapore's economy to return to growth in 2021 after worst slump By Chen Lin and Aradhana Aravindan FILE PHOTO: A view of Singapore skyline, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Singapore July 14, 2020. REUTERS/Edgar Su SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's economy contracted less than initially estimated in the third quarter due to the gradual easing of COVID-19 lockdown measures and authorities expect the city-state to bounce back to growth next year from its worst recession. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193543-singapores-economy-to-return-to-growth-in-2021-after-worst-slump/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Focus on fish and economic fair play as EU-UK trade talks go on remotely BRUSSELS (Reuters) - British and European Union negotiators on Monday resumed talks on their post-Brexit relationship via video-conferencing, with the focus still squarely on dividing up fishing quotas and ensuring fair competition for companies, including on state aid. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193544-focus-on-fish-and-economic-fair-play-as-eu-uk-trade-talks-go-on-remotely/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Back to normal after Easter: UK aims to roll out COVID vaccines next month FILE PHOTO: Britain's Health Secretary Matt Hancock speaks during a media briefing at Downing Street, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in London, Britain November 20, 2020. Trevor Adams/Pool via Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will seek to start administering a COVID-19 vaccine before Christmas with the bulk of the rollout at the start of the new year, with life getting back to normal after Easter, health minister Matt Hancock said on Monday. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193545-back-to-normal-after-easter-uk-aims-to-roll-out-covid-vaccines-next-month/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Phuket King’s Cup Regatta postponed By The Phuket News MegaZip on their way to winning IRC 1 Class in the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta last year. Photo: PKCR / Guy Nowell PHUKET:-- The renowned Phuket King’s Cup Regatta has been postponed, with organisers hoping to reschedule the international regatta for early next year. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193547-phuket-king’s-cup-regatta-postponed/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post snoop1130 Posted November 23, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 23, 2020 Two Thai vaccine prototypes at human trial stage, 5 being tested on animals By The Nation The National Vaccine Institute has given a progress report on Thailand’s seven main Covid-19 vaccine programmes. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193548-two-thai-vaccine-prototypes-at-human-trial-stage-5-being-tested-on-animals/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Alan Rickman’s “utterly candid” diaries set to be released as a book By Matthew Neale Alan Rickman. Credit: Mike Marsland/WireImage/Getty Images The diaries of the late actor Alan Rickman, handwritten in 27 volumes with the intention of one day being published, will be edited and released as one complete book. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193554-alan-rickman’s-“utterly-candid”-diaries-set-to-be-released-as-a-book/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Margot Robbie promises “lots of girl power” in new ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ film By Will Richards Margot Robbie. CREDIT: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Margot Robbie has teased details of her role in the new Pirates Of The Caribbean film, promising “lots of girl power”. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193556-margot-robbie-promises-“lots-of-girl-power”-in-new-‘pirates-of-the-caribbean’-film/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Freddie Mercury last days: Queen star's courage and final words to the man by his bedside By STEFAN KYRIAZIS Freddie Mercury and Peter Freestone (Image: PH) FREDDIE MERCURY'S close friend Peter Freestone was at the Queen star's bedside holding his hand during his final days. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193558-freddie-mercury-last-days-queen-stars-courage-and-final-words-to-the-man-by-his-bedside/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 to continue: Thailand Live Tuesday 24 Nov 2020 https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193575-thailand-live-tuesday-24-nov-2020/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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