webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Trump seeks to curb foreign cyber meddling on last day in office By Alexandra Alper FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at his hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., October 28, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Outgoing President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at thwarting foreign use of cloud computing products for malicious cyber operations against the United States, the White House said on Tuesday, Trump's last full day in office. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202418-trump-seeks-to-curb-foreign-cyber-meddling-on-last-day-in-office/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Siriraj’s dean confirms vaccine safety and efficacy The dean of Mahidol University’s Faculty of Medicine at Siriraj Hospital has made an announcement stressing that safety is the key factor in consideration of COVID-19 vaccines, with the need for efficient management to ensure all people have access. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202420-siriraj’s-dean-confirms-covid-19-vaccine-safety-and-efficacy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 5 steps to keep elders safe from Covid-19 By THE NATION The Department of Disease Control has advised elderly people to stay safe from the new wave of Covid-19 by following five simple steps. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202422-5-steps-to-keep-elders-safe-from-covid-19/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Chiang Rai: Seven year old boy found dead in banana plantation - father says it's murder Picture: Sanook A seven year old boy has been found apparently murdered in a banana plantation after he went missing on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202423-chiang-rai-seven-year-old-boy-found-dead-in-banana-plantation-father-says-its-murder/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Covid casualties in Pattaya: Major hotels temporarily closed Picture: Manager Online Thai media Manager published pictures of three major hotels in the Pattaya area that are now temporarily shut because of the pandemic. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202424-covid-casualties-in-pattaya-major-hotels-temporarily-closed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 All 11 Hmong villages in Tak’s Ruam Thai Pattana sealed after Covid patient sneaks in By The Nation The Hmong hill tribe in Ruam Thai Pattana subdistrict in Tak’s border Phop Phra district has closed all 11 villages, leaving only one guarded entrance after finding an infected person smuggled across from Myanmar. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202427-all-11-hmong-villages-in-tak’s-ruam-thai-pattana-sealed-after-covid-patient-sneaks-in/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Phuket schools may reopen tomorrow, confirms Vice Governor By The Phuket News Screenshot: Phuket Radio Thailand PHUKET: Schools across Phuket may reopen tomorrow after the provincial order forcing all schools across the island to close expires today, Phuket Vice Governor Piyapong Chuwong has announced. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202431-phuket-schools-may-reopen-tomorrow-confirms-vice-governor/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Air pollution unsafe in 52 districts around Bangkok, vicinity By The Nation Air pollution in 52 districts around Bangkok and its vicinity hit unsafe levels on Wednesday morning, with PM2.5 readings coming in at 52 to 83 micrograms per cubic metre (μg/m3), the Pollution Control Department reported. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202439-air-pollution-unsafe-in-52-districts-around-bangkok-vicinity/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Koh Larn: Some restrictions eased to enable residents to get back to normal Picture: Sophon Cable TV Sophon Cable TV on Facebook reported that the authorities on Koh Larn were easing some of the restrictions placed on the island from 5th January until today. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202443-koh-larn-some-restrictions-eased-to-enable-residents-to-get-back to-normal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Thai economy to see 4% growth this year, says World Bank, but warns of downside risks By The Nation Thailand’s economy has been severely impacted by Covid-19 and is estimated to have shrunk by 6.5 per cent in 2020, with growth projected to expand by 4.0 per cent in 2021, according to the latest World Bank Thailand Economic Monitor report “Restoring Incomes, Recovering Jobs” released on Wednesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202445-thai-economy-to-see-4-growth-this-year-says-world-bank-but-warns-of-downside-risks/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 As he leaves office, Trump pardons former top strategist Bannon By Steve Holland FILE PHOTO: Former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon exits the Manhattan Federal Court, following his arraignment hearing for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering, in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S. August 20, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has granted clemency to former White House aide Steve Bannon as part of a wave of pardons and commutations he will issue during his final hours in office, a senior administration official said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202448-as-he-leaves-office-trump-pardons-former-top-strategist-bannon/ 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Thailand reports huge drop in new COVID-19 infections REUTERS FILE PHOTO for reference only BANGKOK, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Thailand confirmed 59 new coronavirus cases and one additional death on Wednesday, taking its total infections to 12,653 and fatalities to 71. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202449-thailand-reports-huge-drop-in-new-covid-19-infections/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Thanathorn in trouble for speaking up about royal link with Covid-19 vaccine plan By THE NATION Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has filed lese majeste charges against Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit for his statement on Thailand’s Covid-19 vaccination plans and linking it to a royally owned pharmaceutical company. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202462-thanathorn-in-trouble-for-speaking-up-about-royal-link-with-covid-19-vaccine-plan/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 EU chooses Chiang Mai project to showcase hydrogen clean energy By The Nation The European Commission has chosen Phi Suea House in Chiang Mai for its Hydrogen Valley Mission Innovation platform, which highlights 32 large-scale hydrogen flagship projects around the world. The platform will promote these advanced projects as “Hydrogen Valleys”, spurring collaboration between hydrogen project developers and awareness for policymakers. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202464-eu-chooses-chiang-mai-project-to-showcase-hydrogen-clean-energy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2021 UPDATE: One death, 59 new cases – the first day Covid infections are down to two digits since outbreak in Dec By The Nation The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Wednesday reported 59 new cases and one death in the past 24 hours, including eight asymptomatic people who flew in from abroad. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202449-thailand-reports-huge-drop-in-new-covid-19-infections/?do=findComment&comment=16183208 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2021 Ex-minister Banyin gets death for premeditated murder of property tycoon By THE NATION Banyin Tangpakorn Phra Khanong Criminal Court on Wednesday sentenced deputy commerce minister Banyin Tangpakorn to death for the premeditated murder of building contractor Chuwong Sae Tang. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202466-ex-minister-banyin-gets-death-for-premeditated-murder-of-property-tycoon/ 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 CAAT chooses top man from Aerothai as its new chief By THE NATION The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has elected executive vice president of safety and standards at Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) Suttipong Kongpool as its new chairman, Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob said on Wednesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202468-caat-chooses-top-man-from-aerothai-as-its-new-chief/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2021 Thailand’s home internet fastest in the world By THE NATION Broadband connections in Thailand are the fastest in the world, the latest Speedtest Global Index shows. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202470-thailand’s-home-internet-fastest-in-the-world/ 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 3rd phase of Let’s Go Halves scheme eyed By The Nation Arkom Termpittayapaisith The government will launch a third phase of “Khon La Khrueng” (Let's Go Halves) co-payment scheme if the first two phases show good results, Finance Minister Arkom Termpittayapaisith said on Wednesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202475-3rd-phase-of-let’s-go-halves-scheme-eyed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Koh Si Chang in Chonburi locked down as coastal outbreak worsens By The Nation Chonburi authorities have banned travel to or from Koh Si Chang after a Covid-19 outbreak in adjoining coastal districts. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202477-koh-si-chang-in-chonburi-locked-down-as-coastal-outbreak-worsens/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Covid-stricken Samut Sakhon governor monitored hourly after condition worsens By The Nation Samut Sakhon governor Verasak Vichitsangsri is being monitored hourly after being hit by a secondary infection during his recovery from Covid-19, said Dr Prasit Watanapa, dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Siriraj Hospital. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202479-covid-stricken-samut-sakhon-governor-monitored-hourly-after-condition-worsens/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 From beauty queen to TV anchor to psychiatrist – meet the latest ‘face’ of Thailand’s virus battle Image Credit: Manager Online Dr. Apisamai Srirangsan has become the second former beauty queen to join the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA)’s spokesperson team, tasked with updating the public on the mission to ride out the pandemic. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202489-from-beauty-queen-to-tv-anchor-to-psychiatrist-–-meet-the-latest-‘face’-of-thailand’s-virus-battle/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 to continue: Thailand Live Thursday 21 Jan 2021 https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202502-thailand-live-thursday-21-jan-2021/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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