webfact Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Online queue compulsory for visa extension By The Nation The Immigration Bureau has urged people to make an online queue for visa extension due to the virus and apply before January 29. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1203072-online-queue-compulsory-for-visa-extension/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 Private sector gets the nod to import Covid-19 vaccine By The Nation Prayut Chan-o-cha Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has allowed the private sector to import Covid-19 vaccine, Government Spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said on Sunday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1203076-private-sector-gets-the-nod-to-import-covid-19-vaccine/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 Following an austere path in toxic times By The Nation Photo by Korbphuk Phromrekha Monks who stay in Buddhist monasteries at many riverside and canalside temples in Nonthaburi province still use boats as a vehicle for receiving alms since early morning during the Buddhist Lent. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1203077-nonthaburi-following-an-austere-path-in-toxic-times/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 Israeli Embassy to hold online Holocaust remembrance ceremony on Jan 27 By The Nation The UN International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27 is the annual UN International Holocaust Remembrance Day, to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust. Six million Jews were brutally murdered by the Nazis. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1203078-israeli-embassy-to-hold-online-holocaust-remembrance-ceremony-on-jan-27/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 Testing to be intensified in Samut Sakhon to bring outbreak under control by Feb 15 By The Nation The Covid testing is carried out in Samut Sakhon province on Dec 20. The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has said that its proactive testing operations in Samut Sakhon province last week had led to 70,000 people being tested of whom 5,332 were found to be infected. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1203079-testing-to-be-intensified-in-samut-sakhon-to-bring-outbreak-under-control-by-feb-15/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 Govt under pressure as questions raised over its wisdom and transparency in vaccine deals By Wichit Chaitrong The Nation Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha /File photo An adviser to the prime minister has defended the government's vaccine deal after it came under fire from critics. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1203080-govt-under-pressure-as-questions-raised-over-its-wisdom-and-transparency-in-vaccine-deals/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 Thai researcher describes process and after effects of her COVID-19 vaccination Photo from Facebook Siriruk Ch A person who is inoculated with COVID-19 vaccine can still become infected, so there is still a need to observe strict social distancing and wear face masks until the development of herd immunity, according to a Thai post-doctorate researcher at the University of Chicago. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1203082-thai-researcher-describes-process-and-after-effects-of-her-covid-19-vaccination/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 Samut Sakhon records 148 new COVID-19 cases Sunday evening 148 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Thailand’s coastal province of Samut Sakhon this evening. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1203083-samut-sakhon-records-148-new-covid-19-cases-sunday-evening/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 Banks' systems crash as investors rush to subscribe to PTT firm's IPO By The Nation Kasikornbank and Krungthai Bank have advised investors not to rush with their subscription to PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR) shares as it is open until February 2. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1203084-banks-systems-crash-as-investors-rush-to-subscribe-to-ptt-firms-ipo/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 Hotline 1111 receives 237 COVID-19 risk behavior complaints BANGKOK (NNT) - The government’s 1111 hotline has received 237 complaints of activities that could lead to COVID-19 spread, among tens of thousands of inquiries related to COVID-19. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1203086-hotline-1111-receives-237-covid-19-risk-behavior-complaints/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 Digital Minister warns of fake Mor Chana contact tracing app BANGKOK (NNT) - The Minister of a Digital Economy and Society has warned members of the public not to install a fake Mor Chana contact tracing application on their devices, urging users to check app developer information before downloading. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1203087-digital-minister-warns-of-fake-mor-chana-contact-tracing-app/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 National Savings Fund now has 2.4m members BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister has praised all sectors for their efforts promoting personal savings as part of the national agenda, as some 2.4 million people have now enrolled with the National Savings Fund. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1203088-thai-national-savings-fund-now-has-24m-members/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 UPDATE: FDA approves COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine for emergency use BANGKOK (NNT) - The FDA Secretary General Paisal Dunkhum, said today the FDA had approved the registration of the COVID-19 vaccine produced by AstraZeneca in Italy, after the company had sent nearly 10,000 pages of documents for registration in Thailand for approved use during the state of emergency since December 22, 2020. Efficacy, quality and safety of the vaccine was considered by the FDA. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202663-thai-regulator-approves-astrazenca-vaccine-for-emergency-use-sources/?do=findComment&comment=16195666 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 24, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2021 Trump administration had no coronavirus vaccine distribution plan - White House FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump addresses a campaign rally in Dalton, Georgia, U.S., on the eve of the run-off election to decide both of Georgia's Senate seats January 4, 2021. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - There was no distribution plan for the coronavirus vaccine set up by the Trump administration as the virus raged in its last months in office, new President Joe Biden's chief of staff, Ron Klain, said on Sunday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1203090-trump-administration-had-no-coronavirus-vaccine-distribution-plan-white-house/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 24, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2021 Eleven trapped miners rescued in China after 14 days underground By Dominique Patton Rescue workers help a miner as he is brought to the surface at the Hushan gold mine after the January 10 explosion trapped workers underground, in Qixia, Shandong province, China January 24, 2021. cnsphoto via REUTERS BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese rescuers pulled 11 gold miners to safety on Sunday with most of them in good condition after 14 days trapped underground after an explosion, but 10 colleagues were still unaccounted for, state media reported. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1203091-eleven-trapped-miners-rescued-in china after-14-days-underground/ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 Dutch police arrest alleged Asian drug syndicate kingpin By Anthony Deutsch and Tom Allard video screenshot AMSTERDAM/SYDNEY (Reuters) - Dutch police have arrested the alleged leader of a large Asian drug syndicate who is listed as one of the world's most-wanted fugitives and has been compared to Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1203092-dutch-police-arrest-alleged-asian-drug-syndicate-kingpin/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 24, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2021 Trump's coming impeachment trial aggravates rift among Republicans By Susan Cornwell FILE PHOTO: U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) arrives at a luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., September 23, 2020. REUTERS/Erin Scott/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The coming second impeachment trial of former U.S. President Donald Trump on a charge of inciting the deadly storming of the Capitol has aggravated a rift among his fellow Republicans that was on full display on Sunday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1203093-trumps-coming-impeachment-trial-aggravates-rift-among-republicans/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 Dechapol-Sapsiree bring cheer to Thai fans with back-to-back titles By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam THE NATION Sapsiree Taerattanachai and Dechapol Puavaranukroh Dominant mixed doubles duo Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai gave Thai fans much to cheer, winning their second BWF World Tour Super 1000 titles in two weeks. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1203094-dechapol-sapsiree-bring-cheer-to-thai-fans-with-back-to-back-titles/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 What makes people happy during the Covid-19 crisis By The Nation Being able to spend time with family and having plenty of free time were among the reasons that made people happy during the Covid-19 crisis, a poll revealed on Sunday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1203096-what-makes-people-happy-during-the-covid-19-crisis/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 China-Taiwan tensions rise days into Biden presidency video screenshot TAIPEI (Reuters) - Chinese air force planes including 12 fighter jets entered Taiwan's air defence identification zone for a second day on Sunday, Taiwan said, as tensions rise near the island just days into U.S. President Joe Biden's new administration. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1203098-china-taiwan tensions-rise-days-into-biden-presidency/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 'We can't wait:' Biden pushes U.S. Congress for $1.9 trillion in COVID-19 relief By Susan Cornwell and Andrea Shalal FILE PHOTO: A person drives past a Los Angeles Regional Food Bank semi trailer at a drive-thru food distribution in West Covina, California, U.S. December 29, 2020. REUTERS/Bing Guan/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration and Democratic and Republican lawmakers discussing a new $1.9 trillion in coronavirus relief agreed on Sunday that the most important priority should be producing and efficiently distributing a vaccine. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1203099-we-cant-wait-biden-pushes-us-congress-for-19-trillion-in-covid-19-relief/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 24, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2021 Kremlin accuses U.S. of meddling in affairs, but says ready to talk Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a video conference call with Chief Executive of Gazprom company Alexei Miller at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia January 19, 2021. Sputnik/Alexei Nikolsky/Kremlin via REUTERS/Files MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin would respond in kind if the new U.S. administration showed willingness to talk, a Kremlin spokesman said on Sunday, while also accusing Washington of meddling in mass protests in support of detained opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1203101-kremlin-accuses-us-of-meddling-in-affairs-but-says-ready-to-talk/ 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 Two in hospital after stabbing incident mid-afternoon at popular Bangkok mall Picture: Sanook Two people were taken to hospital with stab wounds after an argument broke out outside the SCB bank on the second floor of The Mall, Bangkapi, yesterday around 4 pm. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1203104-two-in-hospital-after-stabbing-incident-mid-afternoon-at-popular-bangkok-mall/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 Pattaya: Twenty nine party goers busted smoking shisha after hours Picture: Daily News Several dozen Thai and foreign party goers were surprised when the Bang Lamung district chief Amnat Charoensri and Pattaya station chief Pol Col Phisit Phoonsap turned up late Saturday night. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1203103-pattaya-twenty-nine-party-goers-busted-smoking-shisha-after-hours/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 Bang Na police arrest woman for selling cannabis cookies and magic mushrooms online Picture: Daily News For those who think that Thailand has relaxed its rules about marijuana products containing THC - think again. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1203107-bang-na-police-arrest-woman-for-selling-cannabis-cookies-and-magic-mushrooms-online/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 PTG Energy to roll out EV charging stations from February By The Nation Filling station operator PTG Energy Plc will roll out charging points for electric vehicles as part of its business plan this year, said vice president Rangsun Puangprang. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1203114-ptg-energy-to-roll-out-ev-charging-stations-from-february/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 Over half a million baht robbed at gunpoint from bank in The Mall Bang Kapi By THE NATION A gun-wielding man robbed a branch of Krungthai Bank in Bangkok's Bang Kapi district and made of with over half a million baht on Sunday evening. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1203116-over-half-a-million-baht-robbed-at-gunpoint-from-bank-in-the-mall-bang-kapi/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 Thai teacher pays 40k settlement after attacking student Picture: Bright TV Bright TV reported that a M1 boy aged 13 was smashed in the face by a PE teacher. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1203118-thai-teacher-pays-40k-settlement-after-attacking-student/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 Thai granny in shock! Financial authority demands ten years of pension be repaid Picture: Daily News A poor 89 year old grandmother in Buriram in Thailand's north east has been told to repay ten years of a pension. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1203115-thai-granny-in-shock-financial-authority-demands-ten-years-of-pension-be-repaid/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 New Zealand confirms first coronavirus case in months A man walks by a social distancing sign on the first day of New Zealand's new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) safety measure that mandates wearing of a mask on public transport, in Auckland, New Zealand, August 31, 2020. REUTERS/Fiona Goodall WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand on Monday confirmed its first case of COVID-19 in the community in months in a 56-year-old woman, but said close contacts of the recently returned traveller had so far tested negative. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1203122-new-zealand-confirms-first-coronavirus-case-in-months/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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