webfact Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 Local election date still not confirmed but PEC told to start planning By Tanyaluk Sakoot PEC Acting Director Sub Lt Passakon Siripakayapon yesterday (Jan 30) confirmed the Election Commission of Thailand in Bangkok has instructed them to begin preparations for local elections, despite a concrete date being set. Photo: PEC PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Election Commission of Thailand (PEC) confirmed yesterday (Jan 30) they have been instructed to start preparations for local elections, even though a definite date has still yet to be determined. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146064-local-election-date-still-not-confirmed-but-pec-told-to-start-planning/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 UPDATE: Thailand set to suspend visa on arrival for Chinese tourists Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will today propose to the government to consider suspending granting of visa on arrival for Chinese tourists to tighten control to fend off possible spread of coronavirus. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145897-thai-govt-considering-suspension-of-visa-on-arrival-for-visitors-from-china/?do=findComment&comment=15010236 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 PM to be targeted in Opposition onslaught in censure debate File photo The Opposition has identified Prime Minister Prayut as the main target of its no-confidence debate because he is the head of the Government and its economic team and in charge of national security, Mr Phumtham Wechayachai, advisor to the Opposition leader said in his Facebook post today (Friday). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146066-pm-prayut-to-be-targeted-in-opposition-onslaught-in-censure-debate/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 Coronavirus and drought crises to take a toll on Thai economy By THE NATION FILE photo Negative factors like the new coronavirus outbreak and the drought situation in the country could cost the country Bt226.7 billion this year, according to estimates by the Centre for Economic and Business Forecasting of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146068-coronavirus-and-drought-crises-to-take-a-toll-on-thai-economy/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 Driver loses control of motorbike, hit and killed by cement truck By Eakkapop Thongtub Capt Chatree Chuwichian of Wichit Police inspects the cement truck that was involved in the fatal accident yesterday (Jan 30). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: Wichit police confirmed to the Phuket News today (Jan 31) that they have yet to decide the fate of the truck driver involved in a fatal accident yesterday (Jan 30). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146084-driver-loses-control-of-motorbike-hit-and-killed-by-cement-truck/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 Prostration before Sereepisuth gets ex-MP forgiveness and blessings By The Nation Former member of Parliament Teetash Keitladarom on Friday (January 31) prostrated at the feet of MP Pol General Sereepisuth Temeeyaves to seek forgiveness over his alleged libellous remarks against the Seri Ruam Thai Party leader and withdrawal of a defamation suit. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146085-prostration-before-sereepisuth-gets-ex-mp-forgiveness-and-blessings/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 Six targets loom large as censure debate begins By THE NATION National Assembly president Chuan Leekpai was on Friday (January 31) guiding the first censure debate against the second Prayut Chan-o-cha government. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146087-six-targets-loom-large-as-censure-debate-begins/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 New Economy Party walks away from opposition allies By THE NATION The New Economy Party advised fellow members of the House opposition bloc on Friday (January 31) that it would continue in opposition only as an independent force. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146088-new-economy-party-walks-away-from-opposition-allies/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 Thailand’s latest head count: 66.6 million, including nearly a million foreigners By The Nation Thailand officially had 66,558,935 residents as of December 31, the government formally announced on Thursday (January 30). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146090-thailand’s-latest-head-count-666-million-including-nearly-a-million-foreigners/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 BBS Joint Venture wins bid for U-Tapao airport project By THE NATION BBS Joint Venture has been awarded the U-Tapao International Airport and Eastern Airport City projects for offering the highest returns to the state, Admiral Luechai Ruddit, commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Navy, said on Thursday (January 30) in his capacity as president of the selection committee. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146093-bbs-joint-venture-wins-bid-for-u-tapao-airport-project/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 The Coronavirus Effect – Phuket by numbers By Bill Barnett PHOTO: A quiet Phuket International Airport - patstravelreviews.com by Bill Barnett of c9hotelworks.com The impact of the current outbreak of the novel coronavirus in China, and a limited spread to 18 other countries, will be felt in the months ahead. Whilst the headlines loom large at the moment with statistics and stories of the spread, the downstream effects on Thai tourism, and particularly the areas favoured by Chinese tourists, are going to hit hard. Bill Barnett from c9hotelworks.com reports… Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146094-the-coronavirus-effect-–-phuket-by-numbers/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 No chance of facemask shortage, minister says By THE NATION Jurin Laksanawisit There is an ample supply of protective facemasks for everyone while the coronavirus threat persists – and even if it worsens and demand rises – Deputy Minister and Minister of Commerce Jurin Laksanawisit said this week after visiting the Thai Hospital Products factory, one of several places making them. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146095-no-chance-of-facemask-shortage-minister-says/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 Ancient herb kariyat might ease virus symptoms, says MD By The Nation The best available protection against the recently identified coronavirus 2019-nCoV might be kariyat, an herbal remedy that’s been used in ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146097-ancient-herb-kariyat-might-ease-virus-symptoms-says-md/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 Thais in Wuhan to be evacuated Saturday By The Nation Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan has confirmed that Thai Air Asia will be allowed to evacuate all Thais living in and visiting Wuhan, China, on Saturday (February 1). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146099-thais-in-wuhan-to-be-evacuated-saturday/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 German, British researchers chosen for Prince Mahidol Awards By The Nation, Jarupong Krisanaraj The Prince Mahidol Award Laureates 2019, left Professor David Mabey, M.D, and Professor Dr. Ralf F.W. Bartenschlager taking photo with medals and certificates at the Chakri Throne Hall in the Grand Palace on Thursday, 30th January, 2020. Two international researchers with pioneering works in hepatitis C virus, and trachoma -- a common eye infection -- are being honoured with the 2019 Prince Mahidol Awards. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146100-german-british-researchers-chosen-for-prince-mahidol-awards/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Thailand confirms first human-to-human coronavirus transmission Chinese tourists buy protective masks at a department store in Bangkok, Thailand January 30, 2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand has seen its first case of human-to-human transmission of the new coronavirus inside the country, a health official said on Friday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146107-thailand-confirms-first-human-to-human-coronavirus-transmission/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Australia on standby for fire threat as heat, winds return By Byron Kaye, Colin Packham FILE PHOTO: A fallen tree rests on a burned car after a wildfire destroyed the Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat in Kangaroo Valley, New South Wales, Australia, January 23, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian authorities warned on Friday of severe fire danger in densely populated areas this weekend, declaring a state of emergency in the capital, Canberra, as soaring temperatures and strong whipped up huge, unpredictable blazes. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146113-australia-on-standby-for-fire-threat-as-heat-winds-return/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 EU leaders remind Britain: No membership, no benefits By John Chalmers, Gabriela Baczynska FILE PHOTO: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks at a plenary session at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium January 29, 2020. REUTERS/Yves Herman BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The leaders of the European Union’s three institutions warned Britain on Friday that it cannot expect “the highest quality access to the single market” unless it adopts the bloc’s standards on environment, labour, taxation and state aid. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146115-eu-leaders-remind-britain-no-membership-no-benefits/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Britain reports first two cases of new coronavirus LONDON (Reuters) - Two patients from the same family in England have tested positive for coronavirus, the first such cases in Britain, England’s chief medical officer said on Friday. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146116-britain-reports-first-two-cases-of-new-coronavirus/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 To mask or not to mask: confusion spreads over coronavirus protection By John Geddie, Joseph Sipalan A sign is posted on a medical supply store that says surgical and N95 masks are already out of stock, in Manila, Philippines, January 31, 2020. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez SINGAPORE/KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - “Do not wear a mask if you are well” read a warning plastered across the front of Singapore’s main newspaper on Friday, as authorities around the world sought to calm panic buying of masks seen as a guard against the fast-spreading coronavirus. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146117-to-mask-or-not-to-mask-confusion-spreads-over-coronavirus-protection/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 25 foreign companies allowed to invest in Thailand in January By THE NATION 25 foreign companies have been allowed to conduct businesses in Thailand under the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 by Commerce Ministry's foreign business committee in January, said Wuttikrai Leeveeraphan, director-general at Business Development Department of the Commerce Ministry on Friday (January 31). Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146119-25-foreign-companies-allowed-to-invest-in-thailand-in-january/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 New emoji for 2020 include ‘gender-neutral Santa’, transgender flag and Italian pinch ‘sex icon’ By Harry Pettit Dozens of new emoji set to hit phones later this year have been unveiled. They include a man in a veil, a gender-neutral Santa and an 'Italian hand pinch', which some cheeky Twitter users have suggested means something very naughty DOZENS of new emoji are coming to your phone this year – including a very rude hand gesture. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146120-new-emoji-for-2020-include-‘gender-neutral-santa’-transgender-flag-and-italian-pinch-‘sex-icon’/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 'It's a war zone': why is a generation of rappers dying young? By Sirin Kale A roadside tribute to the murdered rapper XXXTentacion. Photograph: Mediapunch/Rex/Shutterstock It might sound callous, but Jacob Thureson’s parents, Erik and Judy, were not too worried when they heard about his latest overdose. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146121-its-a-war-zone-why-is-a-generation-of-rappers-dying-young/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Peppa Pig actress Harley Bird, 18, QUITS the role after 13 years By CIARA FARMER Shocker: The 18-year-old star has confirmed she is stepping aside from the job to make way for Amelie Bea, nine, who has branded the new role 'a dream come true' Peppa Pig voice actress Harley Bird has quit the role after 13 years. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146122-peppa-pig-actress-harley-bird-18-quits-the-role-after-13-years/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 New Leatherback turtle nest found in Phang Nga Newly laid Leatherback turtle egg in Phang Nga PHUKET:-- This morning (Jan 31), officers found a Leatherback sea turtle nest in Phang Nga opposite Thai Muang Industrial Community Education College on Phet Kasem Rd, Phang Nga province. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146123-new-leatherback-turtle-nest-found-in-phang-nga/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Teachers drowning in debt, PM reminded By THE NATION New Palang Dharma Party MP Ravee Machamadol asked the prime minister on Friday (January 31) to respond to an appeal from the Thai Teachers Development Association and ease schoolteachers’ debt burden. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146127-teachers-drowning-in-debt-pm-reminded/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Thailand told to widen quarantine for coronavirus cases By The Nation Gabriel Leung, Dean of the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong Thailand has done well in preventing an outbreak of the new coronavirus but the country can do better by placing both the infected and those suspected of being infected in quarantine as the virus could shed even before an infected person showing symptoms of the disease, said a clinical expert form Hong Kong. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146130-thailand-told-to-widen-quarantine-for-coronavirus-cases/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Plunge in arrivals from China may lead to Bt100 bn loss for tourism By THE NATION The number of Chinese tourist arrivals in Thailand is expected to decline by 2.4 million in the first half of this year as a result of the novel coronavirus outbreak in the country, according to TMB Analytics, an economic analysis division of TMB Bank. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146131-plunge-in-arrivals-from-china-may-lead-to-bt100-bn-loss-for-tourism/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 PM not happy with proposed freeze of VOA for Chinese tourists By The Nation Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said the Council of Economic Ministers should consider the proposal to suspend Visa On Arrival (VOA) for Chinese tourists carefully, said government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat on Friday (January 31). Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146132-pm-not-happy-with-proposed-freeze-of-voa-for-chinese-tourists/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Logistics of withholding visas for Chinese under discussion By The Nation Wissanu Krea-ngam, Deputy Prime Minister The Minister of Public Health will next week present details of a proposal to withhold visas on arrival from Chinese tourists while the virus outbreak continues, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Friday (January 31). Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146132-pm-not-happy-with-proposed-freeze-of-voa-for-chinese-tourists/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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