THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 17 Jan 2021

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Expats may need to take COVID-19 test in order to renew extensions of stay: Richard Barrow

 

 

Image: Reuters file photo

 

Expats in Thailand may soon be required to take a COVID-19 test in order to extend their extensions of stay or so called retirement or marriage visas, according to Richard Barrow.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201873-expats-may-need-to-take-covid-19-test-in-order-to-renew-extensions-of-stay-richard-barrow/

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The week that was in Thailand news: Light at the end of the tunnel – or is it an approaching train?

 

 

The Thai authorities were anxious to play down suggestions that the country has turned a corner in the battle against Covid-19 this week. Though the figures suggested a slowing down in the rate of infection and the possible easing of restrictions early next month the public was urged not to drop their guard.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201860-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel-–-or-is-it-an-approaching-train/

 

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Girl, 11, allegedly raped by grandfather, dies of pregnancy complications

By THE NATION

 

 

A girl aged 11, who had allegedly been raped by her grandfather, died in her mother’s embrace on Friday, after suffering from severe morning sickness.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201920-girl-11-allegedly-raped-by-grandfather-dies-of-pregnancy-complications/

 

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BMA converts hospital into centre for treating Covid-19

By THE NATION

 

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is converting the Bangkhuntian Geriatric Hospital into a field hospital for Covid-19 treatment and quarantine centre with a 509-bed capacity.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201922-bma-converts-hospital-into-centre-for-treating-covid-19/

 

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Exporters hampered by container shortage as orders pour in

By THE NATION

 

 

The global Covid-19 situation has driven up demand for canned food and tuna, but deliveries by Thai exporters are affected by a shortage of containers, industry experts said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201923-exporters-hampered-by-container-shortage-as-orders-pour-in/

 

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Economic impact of Covid-19 second wave less severe than in 2020: BOT

By THE NATION

 

 

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) on Friday said that the impact on the economy from the second Covid-19 outbreak was milder than from the first outbreak at the beginning of 2020.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201925-economic-impact-of-covid-19-second-wave-less-severe-than-in-2020-bot/

 

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PM appoints committees to investigate source of the latest COVID-19 outbreak

supawadee wangsri

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has signed an order to form two special committees to investigate illegal gambling and smuggling of illegal migrants, which have been blamed for the latest COVID-19 outbreak. The committees are each required to submit a report on the results of their investigations every month.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201927-pm-appoints-committees-to-investigate-source-of-the-latest-covid-19-outbreak/

 

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COVID-19 vaccines only to be administered to those over 18

Praphorn Praphornkul

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The subcommittee managing COVID-19 vaccination has decided that inoculation will focus on those over the age of 18, when the first batch arrives in February.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201928-covid-19-vaccines-only-to-be-administered-to-those-over-18/

 

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DPM updates investigation into casinos and migration

Praphorn Praphornkul

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Deputy Prime Minister has clarified that investigative committees for gambling dens and illegal border crossings are still being formed and will include anti-money laundering and state corruption investigators, while explaining that 300 million baht allotted to the Thai Media Fund was from excise tax payments rather than the central budget.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201930-dpm-updates-investigation-into-casinos-and-migration/

 

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Proposition to decriminalize Kratom to be put to Parliament

Praphorn Praphornkul

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Following the unlocking of marijuana and hemp for medical and commercial purposes, preparations are being made to remove Kratom from the narcotics list.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201933-proposition-to-decriminalize-kratom-to-be-put-to-parliament/

 

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DPM Supattanapong: Gov’t to take hold of new COVID-19 wave in 2 months

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow, maintained today that the government will be rolling out more relief measures for people affected by the new wave of COVID-19, while being optimistic that the government will be able to contain the new spread in two months.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201934-dpm-supattanapong-gov’t-to-take-hold-of-new-covid-19-wave-in-2-months/

 

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MOPH warns of COVID-19 transmission risks within families

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health is now warning of the increasing chances of COVID-19 transmission from a person to their family members, urging the general public to strictly comply with precautionary measures.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201936-moph-warns-of-covid-19-transmission-risks-within-families/

 

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Health Min assures safety of field hospitals

Praphorn Praphornkul

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health has confirmed the safety of its field hospitals as they enforce strict measures and prevent a viral spread into other communities.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201937-health-min-assures-safety-of-field-hospitals/

 

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Pakistan commends Thailand’s handling of COVID-19

Praphorn Praphornkul

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Pakistan has commended Thailand on its handling of COVID-19 and preparations for once the outbreak subsides.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201938-pakistan-commends-thailand’s-handling-of-covid-19/

 

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Red lotuses in full bloom in Nong Khai

Sirakij Pornbanggird

 

 

NONG KHAI (NNT) - In Nong Khai, red lotuses have begun to emerge from the water, blooming beautifully. Tourists can admire their beauty until the end of March.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201939-red-lotuses-in-full-bloom-in-nong-khai/

 

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U.S. state capitals, Washington on alert for possible pro-Trump armed protests

By Nathan Layne and Patricia Zengerle

 

FILE PHOTO: National Guard members walk at the Capitol, in Washington, U.S., January 15, 2021. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Ten days after rioters breached the U.S. Capitol in a deadly attack that stunned the world, cities nationwide were girding for a potential new wave of violent protests over the weekend, erecting barriers and deploying thousands of National Guard troops.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201940-us-state-capitals-washington-on-alert-for-possible-pro-trump-armed-protests/

 

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NASA's Boeing moon rocket cuts short 'once-in-a-generation' ground test

By Joey Roulette

 

FILE PHOTO: NASA's Space Launch System mobile launcher stands atop Launch Pad 39B for months of testing before it will launch the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft on mission Artemis 1 at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S., July 1, 2019. REUTERS/Thom Baur/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - NASA's deep space exploration rocket built by Boeing briefly ignited all four engines of its behemoth core stage for the first time on Saturday, cutting short a crucial test to advance a years-delayed U.S. government program to return humans to the moon in the next few years.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201942-nasas-boeing-moon-rocket-cuts-short-once-in-a-generation-ground-test/

 

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Sherpas successfully complete first winter summit of K2; Spanish climber killed

By Umar Farooq

 

Nirmal "Nims" Purja, Dawa Tenji Sherpa (team MG), Mingma G, Dawa Temba Sherpa and Pem Chiri Sherpa, Mingma David Sherpa, Mingma Tenzi Sherpa, Nimsdai Purja and Gelje Sherpa are seen during the Puja ceremony before the winter attack on K2, Pakistan, January 5, 2021. Picture taken January 5, 2021. NIMSDAI/RED BULL CONTENT POOL/Handout via REUTERS.

 

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A team of climbers from Nepal on Saturday become the first mountaineers to successfully complete a winter attempt on the summit of K2, the world's second tallest peak.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201943-sherpas-successfully-complete-first-winter-summit-of-k2-spanish-climber-killed/

 

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Uganda's Museveni wins sixth term, rival alleges fraud

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Electoral campaign posters of Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni hang on street light poles in Kampala, Uganda January 12, 2021. REUTERS/Abubaker Lubowa

 

KAMPALA (Reuters) - Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has scored a decisive election victory to win a sixth term, the country's election commission said on Saturday, but his main rival Bobi Wine denounced the results as fraudulent and urged citizens to reject them.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201944-ugandas-museveni-wins-sixth-term-rival-alleges-fraud/

 

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Leicester march on, Chelsea end slump

By Martyn Herman

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Fulham v Chelsea - Craven Cottage, London, Britain - January 16, 2021 Chelsea's Mason Mount scores their first goal Pool via REUTERS/Mike Hewitt

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Leicester City maintained their impressive form as a 2-0 home win against Southampton extended their unbeaten Premier League run to five games to lift them into second place on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201946-leicester-march-on-chelsea-end-slump/

 

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Tennis: COVID cases on player flights leave Australian Open buildup in disarray

By Melanie Burton and Ian Ransom

 

FILE PHOTO: People wait in line at a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing clinic at Mona Vale Hospital in the wake of a new outbreak in the Northern Beaches area of Sydney, Australia, December 18, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott/File Photo
 

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The build-up to next month's Australian Open was thrown into disarray on Saturday when 47 players were forced into two weeks of strict hotel quarantine after coronavirus infections were reported on two chartered flights carrying them to Melbourne.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201948-tennis-covid-cases-on-player-flights-leave-australian-open-buildup-in-disarray/

 

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DeChambeau says dizzy spells at Masters due to brain overworking

 

 

FILE PHOTO: January 9, 2021; Maui, Hawaii, USA; Bryson DeChambeau hits his tee shot on the fourth hole during the third round of the Sentry Tournament of Champions golf tournament at Kapalua Resort - The Plantation Course. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

 

(Reuters) - American Bryson DeChambeau said the "crazy overworking" of his brain due to tournament stress and health issues caused him to feel dizzy at the Masters last year, but he has found a way to overcome the problem.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201949-dechambeau-says-dizzy-spells-at-masters-due-to-brain-overworking/

 

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France observes nationwide 6 p.m. curfew to slow coronavirus spread

By John Irish

 

People walk on the Pont des Arts covered with snow, during a nationwide curfew, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., due to restrictions against the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Paris, France, January 16, 2021. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

 

PARIS (Reuters) - Cities, towns and villages across France were practically empty on Saturday as residents stayed home and businesses shut to observe a nationwide curfew intended to help stem the spread of coronavirus, especially a more infectious variant.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201950-france-observes-nationwide-6-pm-curfew-to-slow-coronavirus-spread/

 

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UK sees third-highest daily death toll with new cases at three-week low
By David Milliken

 

A British government health information message is displayed on an electronic advertising screen with a residential building seen behind, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in London, Britain January 14, 2021. REUTERS/Toby Melville

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain reported its lowest number of daily new coronavirus infections since the start of the year on Saturday, adding to signs that a national lockdown is slowing the spread of a more infectious variant of the disease.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201951-uk-sees-third-highest-daily-death-toll-with-new-cases-at-three-week-low/

 

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335 more COVID-19 cases recorded on Saturday afternoon in Samut Sakhon province

 

 

Late Saturday afternoon, the Samut Sakhon provincial health office reported 335 new COVID-19 cases, pushing the total in this coastal province to 4,359 since mid-December.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201953-335-more-covid-19-cases-recorded-on-saturday-afternoon-in-samut-sakhon-province/

 

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Two injured in explosion at pro-democracy protesters' Bangkok rally site

By THE NATION

 

 

Two people were injured in an explosion on Rama IV Road in Bangkok, near Samyan Mitrtown complex, the site of a gathering of pro-democracy protesters on Saturday evening.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201954-two-injured-in-explosion-at-pro-democracy-protesters-bangkok-rally-site/

 

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Two men injured as pickup slams into power pole on Phuket highway

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

A pickup truck slammed into a power pole on Thepkrasattri Rd last night (Jan 16). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Two men were taken to Thalang Hospital after a pickup truck they were in slammed into a power pole on Phuket’s main highway last night (Jan 16).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201955-two-men-injured-as-pickup-slams-into-power-pole-on-phuket-highway/

 

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Candidate registration for Phuket local council elections opens Feb 8

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

Local municipal elections will be held throughout the country on Mar 28. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

PHUKET: Candidates looking to contest the upcoming local municipal elections can register from Feb 8, the Phuket office of the Election Commission of Thailand (PEC) has confirmed.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201956-candidate-registration-for-phuket-local-council-elections-opens-feb-8/

 

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BMA advises caution as city's air quality declines

By The Nation

 

 

Air quality has fallen below safe standards in most areas of Bangkok, the Environment Department of the city administration said on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201957-bma-advises-caution-as-citys-air-quality-declines/

 

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Colder and windy conditions forecast for upper Thailand

By The Nation

 

 

Another rather strong high-pressure system from China covers upper Vietnam and will extend to upper Thailand by Sunday, bringing colder conditions and strong winds.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201958-colder-and-windy-conditions-forecast-for-upper-thailand/