webfact Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 33 illegal migrants from Myanmar arrested in Kanchanaburi province Thai security forces arrested 33 illegal migrants from Myanmar in a forest in Sangkhla Buri district of the western province of Kanchanaburi today (Sunday). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216529-33-illegal-migrants-from-myanmar-arrested-in-kanchanaburi-province/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Nine student nurses suffer side effects after Sinovac vaccination Statement from the 2nd year student committee, Faculty of Nursing Thammasat University after student nurses suffered side effects from Sinovac vaccine Nine student nurses at Thammasat University have suffered side effects following inoculation with the Chinese-made Sinovac vaccine, According to the Student Organization of Thammasat University’s Facebook page. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216531-nine-student-nurses-suffer-side-effects-after-sinovac-vaccination/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Samut Sakhon businesses warned not to hire illegal migrants amid reports of influx Samut Sakhon factory of new cluster in where 39 from 69 foreign workers were found infected Businesses in Thailand’s coastal province of Samut Sakhon are being sternly warned that they will face stiff legal action and closure if they are found to be hiring illegal migrant workers, following reports that some are being smuggled to the province and the capital. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216532-samut-sakhon-businesses-warned-not-to-hire-illegal-migrants-amid-reports-of-influx/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Some advice for Thais looking to ‘migrate to another country’ By Thai PBS World’s Business Desk (Photo by Alex OGLE / AFP) Dissatisfaction with politics may be the main reason Thais are joining the campaign to “migrate to another country”, but dismay at Thailand’s economy can’t be far behind. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216533-some-advice-for-thais-looking-to-‘migrate-to-another-country’/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Foreign rider escapes fine for not wearing mask, gets warning instead By The Phuket News Immigration warns foreigners to wear face masks. Photo: PR Phuket PHUKET: Phuket Immigration officers have warned foreigners that all people in Phuket should wear face masks in public places, including both Thai and foreign residents alike. The warning comes after a foreigner was charged for riding his motorcycle without a helmet and also received a warning from police for not wearing a mask. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216534-foreign-rider-escapes-fine-for-not-wearing-mask-gets-warning-instead/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 New daily infections in Phuket hit 12 By The Phuket News Image: PPHO PHUKET: Phuket recorded 12 new infections yesterday (May 8), staying above the official target to keep new daily infections under double digits. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216535-new-daily-infections-in-phuket-hit-12/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Private hospitals will charge for COVID-19 vaccine shots at a standard price By Subhabhong Rarueysong BANGKOK (NNT) - The Private Hospital Association (PHA) has announced that COVID-19 vaccine shots, provided by private hospitals, will be charged at a standard price, including insurance for any side effects. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216536-private-hospitals-will-charge-for-covid-19-vaccine-shots-at-a-standard-price/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Air travel is estimated to drop by 38% in 2021 By Subhabhong Rarueysong BANGKOK (NNT) - Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) has lowered its estimates of total domestic and international air travel in 2021 to 323,093 flights, a 38% reduction from its 518,790 flights estimate at the start of the year. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216537-air-travel-is-estimated-to-drop-by-38-in-2021/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Commerce Ministry tightens controls on delivery services to prevent profiteering By Supawadee Wangsri BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce has tightened controls on delivery services during the pandemic to prevent operators profiteering, as online orders have surged. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216538-commerce-ministry-tightens-controls-on-delivery-services-to-prevent-profiteering/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 9, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2021 AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccines made by Siam Bioscience pass quality testing in Europe and U.S. By Tarin Angskul BANGKOK (NNT) - AstraZeneca announced today that the samples from test batches of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Siam Bioscience had passed quality testing at AstraZeneca’s designated laboratories in Europe and in the U.S. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216539-astrazeneca’s-covid-19-vaccines-made-by-siam-bioscience-pass-quality-testing-in-europe-and-us/ 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Government Plans New Measure for Vaccinated Travellers By Subhabhong Rarueysong BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand plans to waive mandatory quarantine for vaccinated visitors to Bangkok and top tourist destinations from October, to revive a key industry battered by COVID-19 travel curbs. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216540-government-plans-new-measure-for-vaccinated-travellers/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Emotional Ariya storms home with a 63 to win Honda LPGA Thailand Ariya Jutanugarn celebrates after becoming the first Thai golfer to win the Honda LPGA Thailand tournament AFP/Lillian SUWANRUMPHA BANGKOK: Thailand's Ariya Jutanugarn staged one of her biggest fightbacks by firing a final round nine-under-par 63 to become the first Thai to win the Honda LPGA Thailand on Sunday (May 9). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216542-emotional-ariya-storms-home-with-a-63-to-win-honda-lpga-thailand/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Thailand: COVID-19 insurance claims estimated at US$16m as of end-April The total amount of COVID-19 insurance claims since the pandemic-related policies were launched in March 2020 are estimated to have reached THB500m ($16m) as of the end of April, according to Anon Vangvasu, president of Thai General Insurance Association. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216544-thailand-covid-19-insurance-claims-estimated-at-us16m-as-of-end-april/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 People failing to disclose information blamed for COVID-19 spike REUTERS FILE PHOTO for reference only People who have concealed information to medical staff are being blamed for the spike of COVID-19 cases. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216549-people-failing-to-disclose-information-blamed-for-covid-19-spike/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 Thailand reports 1,630 COVID-19 cases, 22 new deaths REUTERS FILE PHOTO for reference only Thailand on Monday (May 10) reported 1,630 new COVID-19 cases and 22 more deaths. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216552-thailand-reports-1630-covid-19-cases-22-new-deaths/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 Is treatment for COVID-19 really free in Thailand? By Thai PBS World’s General Desk Despite the government’s repeated assurance that treatment for COVID-19 is free, not everyone is convinced. Copies of hefty hospital bills for COVID care are circulating widely on social media platforms. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216553-is-treatment-for-covid-19-really-free-in-thailand/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 10, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2021 Fine for not wearing a mask confirmed as 1,000 for first offence Picture: Bangkok Business News A meeting of the Department of Disease Control yesterday headed by health minister and DPM Anutin Charnvirakul decided to lower the fine for non-mask wearers in Thailand. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216555-fine-for-not-wearing-a-mask-confirmed-as-1000-for-first-offence/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 Foreigners' vaccination: Mobile app to be available or direct contact with hospitals from June Picture: Bangkok Business News Foreigners living in Thailand will be able to register for vaccinations against Covid-19 from June using either a mobile app or direct contact with hospitals. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216556-foreigners-vaccination-mobile-app-to-be-available-or-direct-contact-with-hospitals-from-june/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 Illegal immigration: 15,000+ have sneaked into Thailand posing Covid risk since start of year Picture: Daily News CCSA spokesman Dr Thavee Visanuyothin revealed that 15,378 people have sneaked across the border into Thailand since the start of the year. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216563-illegal-immigration-15000-have-sneaked-into-thailand-posing-covid-risk-since-start-of-year/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 10, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2021 New Zealand man found asleep, drunk under tree By Eakkapop Thongtub Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: A New Zealand man was taken into care after he was found lying under a tree beside a small street in Srisoonthorn last night (May 9). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216566-new-zealand-man-found-asleep-drunk-under-tree/ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 Thai restaurant association make plea to PM for help Picture: Daily News The chief of the Thai Restaurant Association has urged the Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha to provide more help for the sector. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216567-thai-restaurant-association-make-plea-to-pm-for-help/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 Final person in custody after shooting of 15 year following concert last year Picture: Daily News A special police task force has arrested the final suspect on a warrant after the shooting of 15 year old Thitiphat Khiawsamran last year. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216570-final-person-in-custody-after-shooting-of-15-year-following-concert-last-year/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 Latest poll: Thai stress levels up - spending most on masks Picture: Daily News The latest Suan Dusit Poll suggested that Thais were more stressed than ever with the pandemic. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216572-latest-poll-thai-stress-levels-up-spending-most-on-masks / Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 Thai government warns people about going on vaccine tours Picture: Daily News A prime minister's office spokesman has warned his compatriots about flying abroad to get vaccinated against Covid-19 - so-called VAX Tours. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216574-thai-government-warns-people-about-going-on-vaccine-tours/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 No plans to open Thai borders - strict measures still in place Picture: Naew Na An Immigration Bureau spokesman said at the weekend that IB chief Lt-Gen Sompong Chingduang and senior officials have no plans to open Thailand's land borders. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216575-no-plans-to-open-thai-borders-strict-measures-still-in-place/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 Hua Hin: 1,000 vaccine doses sourced as pineapple factory cluster remains of high concern Picture; Manager Covid-19 authorities in Hua Hin have applied for 1,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccinations for people in the area of a cluster of infections at a pineapple factory. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216578-hua-hin-1000-vaccine-doses-sourced-as-pineapple-factory-cluster-remains-of-high-concern/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 Famed Bangkok airport architect Helmut Jahn killed in US bicycle accident ● Helmut Jahn killed when two vehicles struck the bicycle he was riding outside Chicago ● His work internationally includes the Suvarnabhumi Airport terminal in Bangkok, Thailand Agence France-Presse Helmut Jahn in 1998. The famous German architect was behind some of the most impressive buildings in Chicago, Berlin and other cities. File photo: AP German-born American architect Helmut Jahn, known for his postmodern steel-and-glass structures, has died aged 81 in Illinois after being hit by two vehicles while he was riding his bicycle, police said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216582-famed-bangkok-airport-architect-helmut-jahn-killed-in-us-bicycle-accident/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 Two rare wildlife species sighted in Doi Inthanon national park Goral (Naemothedus) and serow (Caprycomis Sumatraensis), two endangered wildlife species, only seen on steep mountain cliffs, have recently been separately spotted by Thai park rangers on the Kew Mae Pan natural jungle trail in the Don Inthanon national park, in Chom Thong district of Thailand’s northern province of Chiang Mai. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216584-two-rare-wildlife-species-sighted-in-doi-inthanon-national-park/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 Phuket ICU beds near critical shortage By The Phuket News Vachira Phuket Hospital Director Dr Chalermpong Sukontapol (right) explains the CIU bed shortage issue during the live broadcast yesterday (May 9). Screenshot: Official COVID-19 Information Center Phuket PHUKET: The number of beds available for COVID-19 patients in intensive-care units (ICU) at Phuket government hospitals is nearing ‘critical’, Vachira Phuket Hospital Director Dr Chalermpong Sukontapol has revealed. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216586-phuket-icu-beds-near-critical-shortage/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 Pattaya woman's extraordinary tale of two days of terror at hands of serial rapist "Denphoom" FIle photo for reference only Thai media Siam Rath published a horrific story of multiple rape of a Pattaya student and two other "pretties" at the hands of a serial rapist being sought by police in Bangkok. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1216587-pattaya-womans-extraordinary-tale-of-two-days-of-terror-at-hands-of-serial-rapist-denphoom/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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