webfact Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 Thai army medic in South Sudan dismissed after trying to sell fake COVID-19 vaccine Thai Supreme Commander General Chalermphol Srisawat has confirmed a news report that an army medic in South Sudan had given injections of harmless plain water, claiming it to be COVID-19 vaccine, to 273 Thai troops on a peace-keeping mission under UN command last year. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208018-thai-army-medic-in-south-sudan-dismissed-after-trying-to-sell-fake-covid-19-vaccine/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 2 More Companies Propose COVID Vaccine BANGKOK (TNA) - Two more producers of COVID-19 vaccine are applying for vaccine registration with the Food and Drug Administration. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208019-2-more-companies-propose-covid-vaccine/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 Thai Airways says will cut workforce by half FILE PHOTO: Workers service a Thai Airways Airbus A380-800 aircraft at Bangkok International Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand September 3, 2019. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai Airways International said on Tuesday it planned to cut 50% of its workforce in the next few years, as the troubled flag carrier submitted its rehabilitation plan. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208024-thai-airways-says-will-cut-workforce-by-half/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted March 2, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 2, 2021 Thai PM orders study on 'vaccine passports' to boost tourism FILE PHOTO: Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul applaud next to a container as they attend the arrival of a plane with a shipment of 200,000 doses of the Sinovac coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine from China at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Thailand, February 24, 2021. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's prime minister said on Tuesday he has commissioned a study to look into issuing COVID-19 vaccination certificates for international travellers, as the country seeks to revive a tourism industry battered by coronavirus curbs. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208027-thai-pm-orders-study-on-vaccine-passports-to-boost-tourism/ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 Thai exports may rise more than forecast as demand recovers - shippers FILE PHOTO: A view of the port of Bangkok, Thailand May 26, 2016. REUTERS/Jorge Silva BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai exports could grow more than a forecast of 3-4% increase this year as global demand improves, but a persistently strong baht and a migrant labour shortage pose a risk, the country's shippers' council said on Tuesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208031-thai-exports-may-rise-more-than-forecast-as-demand-recovers-shippers/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 As Bangkok lawyer arrives, Patong Police promise assistance for family of shot noodle vendor By Eakkapop Thongtub Renowned Bangkok lawyer Kerdphol Kaewkerd speaks alongside Mr Aroon’s wife, Kulthida Chananan, during talks with Patong Police today (Mar 2). Photo: Kerdphol Kaewkerd / Facebook PHUKET:-- Patong Police Chief Col Sujin Nilabodi has promised to help the family of noodle vendor Aroon Thongplab, who was shot by an drunken off-duty Phuket police officer on Bangla Rd Tuesday last week. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208043-as-bangkok-lawyer-arrives-patong-police-promise-assistance-for-family-of-shot-noodle-vendor/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Marijuana Shabu-shabu Is Legal PHITSANULOK, March 2 (TNA) – A local shabu-shabu restaurant is attracting customers with marijuana dishes. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208044-marijuana-shabu-shabu-is-legal/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Five People Report Mild Side Effects from Covid Vaccine BANGKOK, March 2 (TNA) – Five people, given a Covid –19 vaccine reported some side-effects, said Opas Karnkavinpong, Director-General of the Disease Control Department. None was serious. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208045-five-people-report-mild-side-effects-from-covid-vaccine/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Samui-Phangan-Tao offers discounts to tourists until 30 April 2021 Bangkok, 01 March, 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce that over 80 tourism operators on Ko Samui, Ko Phangan, and Ko Tao are offering special discounts and privileges to tourists until 30 April, 2021, via www.samui-phangan-tao-speciallink.com. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208046-samui-phangan-tao-offers-discounts-to-tourists-until-30-april-2021/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Johnson backs UK bid for 2030 World Cup, offers stadiums for Euro 2020 games FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - League A - Group 2 - England v Denmark - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - October 14, 2020 General view during the warm up before the match Pool via REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says it is the "right time" for the United Kingdom and Ireland to launch a bid to host the 2030 soccer World Cup, while he added the country would also be willing to host extra Euro 2020 matches this year if required. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208048-johnson-backs-uk-bid-for-2030-world-cup-offers-stadiums-for-euro-2020-games/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Brexodus from City of London to the EU slows By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) - The shift in financial staff and assets from the City of London to the European Union because of Brexit has eased after Britain completed its full departure from the bloc, a tracker from consultants EY showed on Tuesday. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208050-brexodus-from-city-of-london-to-the-eu-slows/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Thai beauty queen fired as Mental Health Ambassador over political comments Thailand’s Mental Health Department decided today (Tuesday) to drop Miss Universe Thailand 2020 Amanda Obdam as its brand ambassador over her online political comments, only after a week of her appointment. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208051-thai-beauty-queen-fired-as-mental-health-ambassador-over-political-comments/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Stars offer a rare glimpse inside their VERY luxurious homes during virtual Golden Globes By CHLOE MORGAN Jared Leto (pictured) may not have been a winner on the night - but his white and black zig zag patterned sofa certainly took the spotlight Some of the world's biggest screen stars have offered viewers a very rare glimpse inside their homes while virtually tuning in to the 78th annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208052-stars-offer-a-rare-glimpse-inside-their-very-luxurious-homes-during-virtual-golden-globes/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Slowly but surely, the major labels' dominance of Spotify is declining STILLZ / Bad Bunny was Spotify's most streamed artist globally in 2020 By 2030, some analysts suggest, Spotify will be worth more than $300 billion. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208053-slowly-but-surely-the-major-labels-dominance-of-spotify-is-declining/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Spike Lee creating new documentary marking 20 years since 9/11 for HBO By Will Richards Credit: Jason Bell / Netflix Spike Lee is set to create a new documentary for HBO, marking 20 years since the 9/11 terror attacks in New York City. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208054-spike-lee-creating-new-documentary-marking-20-years-since-911-for-hbo/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Study reveals how much money you need to retire in Thailand Anyone thinking about retiring to Thailand should have the equivalent of around 11 million Baht in savings (approx USD$390,000), that’s according to a new study on the cost of retirement around the world. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208055-study-reveals-how-much-money-you-need-to-retire-in-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Charter court to rule on status of five MPs convicted over PDRC protests Thailand’s Election Commission (EC) decided today (Tuesday) to ask the Constitutional Court to rule on the MP status of five politicians who were found guilty of insurrection, criminal association and illegal assembly last week over their roles in the protests against the Yingluck Shinawatra administration. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208061-charter-court-to-rule-on-status-of-five-mps-convicted-over-pdrc-protests/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Britain closing in on sixth case of Brazilian COVID variant, health minister says FILE PHOTO: Britain's Health Secretary Matt Hancock speaks during the daily news briefing on the current COVID-19 situation, from Downing Street in London, Britain March 1, 2021. Ian Vogler/Pool via REUTERS LONDON (Reuters) - The search for an unidentified sixth person in Britain who tested positive for a coronavirus variant first found in Brazil has been narrowed to under 400 households in southeast England, health minister Matt Hancock said on Tuesday. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208064-britain-closing-in-on-sixth-case-of-brazilian-covid-variant-health-minister-says/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 UK rollout data on AstraZeneca shot should guide other countries: vaccine chief FILE PHOTO: A vial of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is pictured at Basingstoke Fire Station, in Basingstoke, Britain February 4, 2021. REUTERS/Peter Cziborra LONDON (Reuters) - Data from Britain’s vaccine rollout on the effectiveness of the AstraZeneca/Oxford University COVID-19 shot in older people should help other countries reassess their use of it, the head of the university’s vaccine research group said on Tuesday. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208065-uk-rollout-data-on-astrazeneca-shot-should-guide-other-countries-vaccine-chief/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 to continue: Thailand Live Wednesday 3 Mar 2021 https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208074-thailand-live-wednesday-3-mar-2021/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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