webfact Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Police asking courier, logistics operators to install X-ray machines to tackle wily criminals By THE NATION Police are asking courier and logistics operators to install X-ray machines to screen packages for drugs, firearms and other illegal objects that criminals and drug dealers send via private services. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193794-thai-police-asking-courier-logistics-operators-to-install-x-ray-machines-to-tackle-wily-criminals/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted November 25, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2020 Two of 21 commissioners to form reconciliation panel will represent protesting groups By THE NATION A meeting between the House speaker, the chief government whip and the chief opposition whip on Tuesday agreed that 21 commissioners would form a reconciliation panel, two of whom would represent pro-democracy protester groups, House Speaker Chuan Leekpai said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193795-two-of-21-commissioners-to-form-reconciliation-panel-will-represent-protesting-groups/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 UPDATE: Police arrest suspect for robbing elderly Phuket Town man By The Phuket News Lookkai Nupeng, 37, was arrested near Phuket Bus Terminal 1 in Phuket Town yesterday evening (Nov 24). Photo: Worapong Yuramhan PHUKET: Police have arrested a 37-year-old man wanted for robbing an elderly man in Phuket Town last Saturday (Nov 1). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193699-hunt-on-for-suspect-who-robbed-elderly-phuket-town-man/?do=findComment&comment=16029082 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 VIDEO: Water monitor hides under a stretcher in Krabi Video screenshot A video posted by the rescue service of Krabi Phithak Peach's in the south of Thailand was widely viewed online. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193801-video-water-monitor-hides-under-a-stretcher-in-krabi/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted November 25, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2020 Tourists can have confidence in us, say Pattaya police Picture: Siam Rath Pattaya's police said that tourists can have confidence in their ability to maintain law and order and provide safety. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193802-tourists-can-have-confidence-in-us-say-pattaya-police/ 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted November 25, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2020 Thailand praised for Covid response - quick tourism recovery expected REUTERS file photo for reference only John Brown of online booking platform Agoda predicted that Asia would show the way in tourism recovery after the pandemic, reported Thai media RYT 9. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193803-thailand-praised-for-covid-response-quick-tourism-recovery-expected/ 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Baht up amid weakened dollar, lower gold price By THE NATION The baht opened at 30.38 to the US dollar on Wednesday, weakening from 30.34 at close on Tuesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193805-baht-up-amid-weakened-dollar-lower-gold-price/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Four new Covid-19 cases in quarantine By THE NATION The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration on Wednesday reported four new cases in quarantine over a 24-hour period. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193806-four-new-covid-19-cases-in-quarantine/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 12 pro-democracy protest leaders ‘get police summons’ By THE NATION From left: Mike, Rung and Penguin Police have issued summons to 12 pro-democracy protest leaders over charges relating to Section 112, according to a news source at the Royal Thai Police headquarters on Tuesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193810-12-pro-democracy-protest-leaders-‘get-police-summons’/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 PCD explains proactive plan curbing PM 2.5 air pollution BANGKOK (NNT) - The period of the final and first month of each year has become the usual time for a PM 2.5 airborne dust accumulation, generating much criticism of the government’s response to this disaster. However, the Pollution Control Department has explained the government is on a continuous and proactive approach to address this issue. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193812-pcd-explains-proactive-plan-curbing-pm-25-air-pollution/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 MOJ Launches Project To Avoid Repeat Crime BANGKOK (NNT) - Problems sometimes continue, when juveniles who have committed crimes and have spent time in a detention center are released back into society. The Department of Juvenile Observation and Protection has witnessed many of them commit further crimes and repeat the cycle. So the department has launched a program specially designed to prevent that happening. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193814-moj-launches-project-to-avoid-repeat-crime/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Tourism leaders sign MOU on "Visit Hua Hin" project Picture: 77kaoded Tourism business associations across Prachuap Khiri Khan and Phetchaburi have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote tourism via a Line Official Account . Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193817-tourism-leaders-sign-mou-on-visit-hua-hin-project/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Amata reports plummeting sales, urges govt to reduce quarantine period to 10 days By THE NATION Amata Corporation Plc, operator of several industrial estates, has estimated that the company would sell only 10-15 new factories this year, while sales before the Covid-19 crisis were 30-50 factories per year, with the highest recorded sales being 102 factories. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193818-amata-reports-plummeting-sales-urges-thai-govt-to-reduce-quarantine-period-to-10-days/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Pattaya: Thai man claims drug shakedown at hands of bogus police Picture: Pattaya Update News A 56 year old Thai man went to the media with a police report after he said he was subjected to a drugs shakedown at the hands of 6 or 7 men who went to his room in the middle of the night. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193820-pattaya-thai-man-claims-drug-shakedown-at-hands-of-bogus-police/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Pattaya: Mobile food vendors caused traffic problems as "hundreds" descended on Jomtien Picture: Sophon Cable TV Sophon Cable TV reported that hundreds of mobile food vendors - the sort with sidecars on motorcycles - descended on Jomtien beach road during the long holiday weekend that has just passed. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193823-pattaya-mobile-food-vendors-caused-traffic-problems-as-hundreds-descended-on-jomtien/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Hua Hin: Resort readies itself to receive tourists for International Jazz Festival Picture: Talk News Online Jirawat Phramanee of the Hua Hin municipality along with police and representatives of Hubster Hua Hin, the organizers of the 16th Hua Hin International Jazz Festival, were inspecting arrangements yesterday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193825-hua-hin-resort-readies-itself-to-receive-tourists-for-international-jazz-festival/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted November 25, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2020 Thailand falls in global English Proficiency Index for fourth consecutive year ThaiPBS file photo for reference only Thailand’s English proficiency ranking amongst non English speakers has fallen for the fourth consecutive year. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193847-thailand-falls-in-global-english-proficiency-index-for-fourth-consecutive-year/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Thailand to sign vaccine procurement deal with AstraZeneca on Friday By The Nation Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will oversee the signing of a reservation and procurement deal for Covid-19 vaccine between Thailand and AstraZeneca, a British–Swedish pharmaceutical company, on Friday, said deputy government's spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193850-thailand-to-sign-vaccine-procurement-deal-with-astrazeneca-on-friday/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Ministry allows use of some parts of hemp, cannabis plants, but recreational use still banned By THE NATION The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalised the regulation draft that will remove cannabis and hemp from Thailand’s list of narcotics, permanent secretary of the Public Health Ministry, Dr Kiattiphum Wongrajit said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193852-ministry-allows-use-of-some-parts-of-hemp-cannabis-plants-but-recreational-use-still-banned/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Lecherous old man held for raping minor in Phitsanulok By THE NATION A 70-year-old man was arrested in Phitsanulok’s Bang Rakam district on Tuesday for allegedly raping a 17-year-old mentally disabled relative. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193853-lecherous-old-man-held-for-raping-minor-in-phitsanulok/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 White-knuckle drivers brave smoggy northern road By THE NATION The road ahead disappeared under a thick smog for drivers in Uttaradit’s Muang district on Wednesday, as farmers in the northern province burned stubble in their fields. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193855-white-knuckle-drivers-brave-smoggy-northern-road/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Protesters gather at SCB headquarters, armed with ‘duck’ currency By THE NATION Pro-democracy protests began gathering at Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) headquarters on Ratchadapisek Road as scheduled at 3pm on Wednesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193861-protesters-gather-at-scb-headquarters-armed-with-‘duck’-currency/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Mark Ruffalo to play Ryan Reynold's father in new Netflix movie Mark Ruffalo and Ryan Reynolds are all set to enthrall fans in a new film as the two megastars have graced their talents to streaming giant's upcoming adventure. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193871-mark-ruffalo-to-play-ryan-reynolds-father-in-new-netflix-movie/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Director apologizes for unmuted critique of actor's apartment during audition The actor Lukas Gage in his apartment. Photograph: Twitter | Lukas Gage A director who forgot to mute his microphone during a Zoom audition as he criticised an actor’s apartment has apologised and claimed he was just sympathising with the plight of arts workers in the coronavirus pandemic. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193872-director-apologizes-for-unmuted-critique-of-actors-apartment-during-audition/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 From Beyoncé to the Oscars: Mary Twala, Africa's queen of cinema By Nadia Neophytou Striking impression ... Mary Twala in Beyoncé’s visual album Black Is King. Photograph: YouTube Mary Twala died just a few weeks before Beyoncé’s Black Is King came out. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193873-from-beyoncé-to-the-oscars-mary-twala-africas-queen-of-cinema/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Phuket ranks 5th cheapest in Asia for international school prices By The Phuket News Phuket ranked fifth cheapest in Asia for international school fees (click image to enlarge). Source: www.international-schools-database.com PHUKET:-- New research of international school prices worldwide has ranked Phuket as the fifth cheapest location in Asia, though due to high-end schools in China, Asia has been ranked as the most expensive region in the world for international school fees for a full year. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193884-phuket-ranks-5th-cheapest-in-asia-for-international-school-prices/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Overnight water supply outages to affect parts of Chalong, Rawai, Rassada By The Phuket News The PWA notice issued earlier today (Nov 25). Image: PWA PHUKET:-- The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut-off in two areas from tomorrow night (Nov 26) to Saturday night (Nov 28) while tests are carried out to determine leaks in the supply mains. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193885-overnight-water-supply-outages-to-affect-parts-of-chalong-rawai-rassada/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 ‘New Normal’ doubles cost of Phuket election By The Phuket News An electronic billboard promotes the upcoming PPAO election, on Dec 20. Photo: PPAO PHUKET:-- The cost of holding the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) election on Dec 20 will be double what is normally required due to the COVID-19 ‘New Normal’ social-distancing requirements. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193886-‘new-normal’-doubles-cost-of-phuket-election/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Plasma extracted from Covid-19 patients can effectively fight new infections By The Nation Thai Red Cross has converted more plasma taken from Covid-19 patients into more than 600 bottles of serum for the treatment of new patients. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193887-plasma-extracted-from-covid-19-patients-can-effectively-fight-new-infections/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post snoop1130 Posted November 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2020 Singapore nearly virus free after local cases and clusters cease By Aradhana Aravindan and John Geddie FILE PHOTO: A ship docks at Keppel terminal in Singapore November 17, 2020. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Having once had the highest COVID-19 rate in Southeast Asia, Singapore has all but eradicated the virus after reporting 14 days without any new local cases on Tuesday, and saying it had snuffed out the last cluster of infection at a worker dormitory. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193889-singapore-nearly-virus-free-after-local-cases-and-clusters-cease/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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