webfact Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Space junk fuel tank safely recovered off Phuket Photo: Royal Thai Navy PHUKET: Officers from the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command successfully recovered a metal sphere from the seabed off Phuket today (May 17) that has now been confirmed to be a discarded fuel tank for a rocket, satellite or other object heading for, or already in, orbit. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217429-space-junk-fuel-tank-safely-recovered-off-phuket/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 PM tells Corrections to treat COVID-19 infected inmates humanely, as cases in prison surpasses 10,000 Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed Thailand’s Corrections Department to step up active screening of prison inmates and to treat sick prisoners humanely, like any other patient, as the COVID-19 surge continues in prisons, with cases found in prison surpassing 10,000 this month, said Government Deputy Spokesperson Traisulee Traisoranakul today (Monday). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217418-pm-tells-corrections-to-treat-covid-19-infected-inmates-humanely-as-cases-in-prison-surpasses-10000/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 Wowing Miss Universe fans, Thailand’s Amanda Obdam reaches Top 10 Image Credit: Miss Universe via PPTVHD36 Many Thais woke up this morning to root for Amanda Obdam, Thailand’s representative in the Miss Universe pageant, held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Hollywood, in Florida in the United States. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217419-wowing-miss-universe-fans-thailand’s-amanda-obdam-reaches-top-10/v Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 UPDATE: Corrections Department ensures no concealing actual number of COVID-19 infections, as cases The Corrections Department said it has not, and will not conceal the actual number of COVID-19 infections among prison inmates. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217418-pm-tells-corrections-to-treat-covid-19-infected-inmates-humanely-as-cases-in-prison-surpasses-10000/?do=findComment&comment=16484645 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 Phuket new COVID cases plunge for second consecutive day By The Phuket News Image: PPHO PHUKET: The number of new cases of people in Phuket found infected with COVID-19 has remained low for the second consecutive day, with the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) recording just two new cases of infection yesterday (May 16). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217455-phuket-new-covid-cases-plunge-for-second-consecutive-day/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 Rawai metes out exercise as punishment for not wearing face mask By Eakkapop Thongtub Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: Officials in Rawai continue to mete out physical exercise as punishment for first-time offenders caught not wearing a face mask in public. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217456-rawai-metes-out-exercise-as-punishment-for-not-wearing-face-mask/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 Bangkok Aims to Open 25 COVID-19 Vaccination Stations by End of May By Subhabhong Rarueysong BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Board of Trade are aiming to open 25 COVID-19 vaccination stations by the end of May. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217458-bangkok-aims-to-open-25-covid-19-vaccination-stations-by-end-of-may/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 Thailand meets with New Zealand as Kingdom gears up for APEC Chairmanship in 2022 By Panod Srisinsuphya (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit has met with New Zealand’s Trade Minister Damien O’Connor virtually as Thailand gears to receive the torch from New Zealand as the next APEC Chair. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217459-thailand-meets-with-new-zealand-as-kingdom-gears-up-for-apec-chairmanship-in-2022/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 New Committee Will Help Government Speed up Vaccine Distribution By Subhabhong Rarueysong BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Industry has announced that a public/private committee for COVID-19 vaccinations in industrial estates has been set up to help the government achieve its goal of administering 500,000 vaccine doses daily. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217460-new-committee-will-help-government-speed-up-vaccine-distribution/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 Drivers escape serious injury after a pickup truck driver collides with taxi driver at Pattaya intersection By Goong Nang(GN) Banglamung – Two drivers escaped serious injury after a pickup truck driver collided with a taxi driver at an intersection in Pattaya this morning (May 17th). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217461-drivers-escape-serious-injury-after-a-pickup-truck-driver-collides-with-taxi-driver-at-pattaya-intersection/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 Beach “closures” in Pattaya, park closures in Bangkok, spark confusion and anger from local residents By Adam Judd Thailand - Recent closures of outside “attractions” like beaches in Pattaya and parks in Bangkok have driven widespread anger and even confusion on English and Thai language social media over the past several days. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217462-beach-“closures”-in-pattaya-park-closures-in-bangkok-spark-confusion-and-anger-from-local-residents/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 No longer a regional leader, Thailand is slipping in ASEAN Covid rankings By Pear Maneechote After months as one of the most successful countries in the region at fighting the pandemic, Thailand is now the 5th nation in ASEAN with the highest number of cases after Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia and Myanmar. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217464-no-longer-a-regional-leader-thailand-is-slipping-in-asean-covid-rankings/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 Covid claims 11 Bangkok taxi drivers By Erich Parpart Eleven taxi-drivers have died from coronavirus infection in Bangkok over the past three weeks, the Department of Health said on Monday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217465-covid-claims-11-bangkok-taxi-drivers/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 Social Distancing for School Admission Exams BANGKOK, May 17 (TNA) – The education minister orders admission examinations at secondary schools to happen in the morning only and students and parents are prohibited from gathering both inside and outside schools. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217466-social-distancing-for-school-admission-exams/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 Vaccine registration for foreigners in Thailand expected by August REUTERS FILE PHOTO Foreigners in Thailand are likely to be able to register to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by August, the government said on Monday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217471-vaccine-registration-for-foreigners-in-thailand-expected-by-august/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 AXA Thailand hit by ransomware attack - sensitive customer data compromised Photo credit: Data Breach Today A subsidiary of French insurance firm AXA has been hit by a ransomware attack affecting operations in Thailand and several other Asian countries. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217472-axa-thailand-hit-by-ransomware-attack-sensitive-customer-data-compromised/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 Thailand reports daily record of 35 new COVID-19 deaths, 2,473 cases REUTERS FILE PHOTO for reference only Thailand on Tuesday (May 18) reported 2,473 new COVID-19 cases and 35 more deaths. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217474-thailand-reports-daily-record-of-35-new-covid-19-deaths-2473-cases/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 Brazen abduction case: Ex US marines granted bail for 300K - must wear EM bracelet Picture: Daily News The ex US marines and two Thais including a police Lt-Col made their first appearance at South Bangkok court yesterday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217478-brazen-abduction-case-ex-us-marines-granted-bail-for-300k-must-wear-em-bracelet/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted May 18, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 18, 2021 Tourism recovery: 13.8 million tourists will come to Thailand next year if 500K Thais are vaxxed daily REUTERS FILE PHOTO for reference only Thailand's business media has reported an analysis of the Thai economy by ttb Analytics. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217486-tourism-recovery-138-million-tourists-will-come-to-thailand-next-year-if-500k-thais-are-vaxxed-daily/ 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 Covid-19: Justice minister appeals to Anutin to vaccinate entire "ballooning" prison population Channel 7 reported that Thailand's notoriously overcrowded and harsh prison system has now experienced more than 10,000 Covid-19 infections. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217490-covid-19-justice-minister-appeals-to-anutin-to-vaccinate-entire-ballooning-prison-population/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 Thai courts accept "temporary release" guidelines to reduce Covid in prisons Picture: Bangkok Business News Thailand's business media Bangkok Business News reported that Thai courts had accepted guidelines for requests of temporary release of prisoners. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217493-thai-courts-accept-temporary-release-guidelines-to-reduce-covid-in-prisons/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 Thailand air travel is estimated to drop by 38% in 2021 By Joe Cusmano Guest Writer 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/1217502-thailand-air-travel-is-estimated-to-drop-by-38-in-2021/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 Setback for Pattaya’s vaccination rollout after 20,000 doses fail to arrive Picture: Sophon Cable TV Pattaya's vaccine rollout is in a shambles. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217504-setback-for-pattaya’s-vaccination-rollout-after-20000-doses-fail-to-arrive/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 "Vaccine Passport" for Thais - here's how it might look for foreigners Image: Daily News Daily News reported on how Thais would be able to get their so-called "Vaccine Passports" or more formally "International Vaccination Certificate". Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217507-vaccine-passport-for-thais-heres-how-it-might-look-for-foreigners/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 Covid sniffer dogs set to be unleashed all over Bangkok - these "Labs" are 94% correct! Picture: Manager Specially trained dogs are set to begin work in Bangkok sniffing out Covid-19. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217508-covid-sniffer-dogs-set-to-be-unleashed-all-over-bangkok-these-labs-are-94-correct/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 Three centres set up in Bangkok to screen COVID-19 cases before hospitalization Screening of new COVID-19 infections in Bangkok, to determine where they will be sent for treatment, will now be conducted at three triage or pre-admission centres, each to be responsible for cases in three different zones. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217513-three-centres-set-up-in-bangkok-to-screen-covid-19-cases-before-hospitalization/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 Pattaya Restaurant Busted for Selling Liquors PATTAYA, May 18 (TNA) – Authorities arrested 20 people for the consumption of alcoholic beverages at a restaurant despite a ban. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217514-pattaya-restaurant-busted-for-selling-liquors/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 Big vaccination drive to begin in Hua Hin and Prachuap Khiri Khan on June 7th Picture: radiothaipk Thai Radio in Prachuap Khiri Khan reported on a meeting chaired by provincial governor Phallop Singhasenee, district chiefs, hospital directors and others at City Hall. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217515-big-vaccination-drive-to-begin-in-hua-hin-and-prachuap-khiri-khan-on-june-7th/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 Bangkok: 42 million baht collected in fines for bikes and cars on the sidewalks but there's a Covid lull File photo Deputy governor of Bangkok Sakonthee Pathiyakul admitted that the activities of the "tessakit" in the Thai capital were mostly concentrating on Covid-19 related matters. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217517-bangkok-42-million-baht-collected-in-fines-for-bikes-and-cars-on-the-sidewalks-but-theres-a-covid-lull/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 Thailand's chief of police orders officers to get tough on gambling Picture: Naew Na Thailand's chief of police Gen Suwat "Big Pat" Chaengyodsuk has reacted to demands from PM Prayuth Chan-ocha regarding implementation of the emergency decree in nine areas. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1217519-thailands-chief-of-police-orders-officers-to-get-tough-on-gambling/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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