Inspiring confidence! French man nabbed on 1,935 day overstay

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported that a patrol of Samut Prakan immigration and local police went to a condominium in Bang Kaew, Bang Plee where they found a French man on overstay. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146436-inspiring-confidence-french-man-nabbed-on-1935-day-overstay/

 

Keep the calls coming! Tunisian teen arrested on overstay in Chonburi

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported that a Tunisian teenager was arrested by Chonburi immigration on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146437-keep-the-calls-coming-tunisian-teen-arrested-on-overstay-in-chonburi/

Jurin looking at possibility of making face masks, hand gels controlled goods

By THE NATION

 

 

The government is considering making protective face masks and hand sanitizer gels controlled goods, which would subject them to price-control by the government, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Jurin Laksanawisit said on Sunday (February 2).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146438-jurin-looking-at-possibility-of-making-face-masks-hand-gels-controlled-goods/

 

Video: Van cuts across ambulance with its siren blaring and lights flashing

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

Thai media reported that while other motorists saw and heard an ambulance coming one minivan driver at a U-turn apparently did not. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146439-video-van-cuts-across-ambulance-with-its-siren-blaring-and-lights-flashing/

 

Coronavirus: China set to open speed-built hospital

 

video screenshot

 

China is set to open a new hospital in the city at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak, as the numbers of people infected continue to grow.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146441-coronavirus-china-set-to-open-speed-built-hospital/

 

Video: Samui jet ski men to the rescue - boys saved from drowning as tourists continue to ignore red flags

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

A jet ski operator on Koh Samui's popular Chaweng Beach said that tourists continue to ignore warnings and red flags about the dangers of swimming. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146445-video-samui-jet-ski-men-to-the-rescue-boys-saved-from-drowning-as-tourists-continue-to-ignore-red-flags/

 

Corona virus: Thai taxi drivers to wear masks and carry alcohol gel

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A leading Thai physician has told drivers of taxis and buses who deal with a lot of Chinese people to be particularly careful in taking preventative measures regarding the coronavirus. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146448-corona-virus-thai-taxi-drivers-to-wear-masks-and-carry-alcohol-gel/

 

UPDATE:

 

Land transport department offers free physical check-up for taxi drivers

By THE NATION

 

 

The Department of Land Transport is offering free physical check-up service for taxi drivers on February 12-13 at the department’s head office in Chatuchak district, Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146448-corona-virus-thai-taxi-drivers-to-wear-masks-and-carry-alcohol-gel/?do=findComment&comment=15019010

 

Cool to cold weather prevails over upper Thailand

By THE NATION

 

 

The Thailand Meteorological Department forecast on Monday (February 3) that the high-pressure system over upper Thailand and the South China Sea is weakening and will cause morning fog as well as cool to cold weather with minimum temperatures in the range of 14-21 degrees Celsius in the North and the Northeast.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146450-cool-to-cold-weather-prevails-over-upper-thailand/

 

AOT worries over missed targets if coronavirus crisis drags on

By THE NATION

 

 

Airports of Thailand (AOT) has said that if the Wuhan coronavirus situation continued throughout the first quarter of this year, the estimated passenger growth of between 4 to 5 per cent would be impossible to achieve.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146456-aot-worries-over-missed-targets-if-coronavirus-crisis-drags-on/

 

Kalasin: Senior policeman murdered - he is disemboweled and brutally mutilated

 

Thai cap: Kalasin: Vicious murder - penis cut off

Picture: 77kaoded

 

Kalasin: Senior policeman murdered - he is disemboweled and has his penis cut off

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146458-kalasin-senior-policeman-murdered-he-is-disemboweled-and-brutally-mutilated/

 

THAI adjusts flight frequency to China for February

By The Nation

 

 

Thai Airways International Pcl (THAI) has adjusted its flight frequency in order to match current changes to flight demand as the Chinese government has prohibited inbound and outbound flights from Wuhan and other cities in the vicinity that may pose potential risks following the new coronavirus outbreak, the airline said. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146461-thai-adjusts-flight-frequency-to-china-for-february/

 

Alcohol sales ban for Makha Bucha day

By The Phuket News

 

Alcohol sales will be banned for the 24 hours of this Saturday (Feb 8). Image: Class Act Media / Graphics

 

PHUKET: The Buddhist religious day Makha Bucha this Saturday (Feb 8 ) will be observed as a public on Monday (Feb 10), bringing a long weekend for all government offices and many workers across the country.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146462-alcohol-sales-ban-for-makha-bucha-day/

 

Would be rapist chooses the wrong house - dogs praised for saving woman

 

Thai caption: My gang of canine heroes

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported that a masked intruder had tried to attack a woman at her house in Moo 10 Bang Saray, Sattahip last Tuesday. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146465-would-be-rapist-chooses-the-wrong-house-dogs-praised-for-saving-woman/

 

UPDATE:

 

Rajavithi Hospital success in curing coronavirus patient is 'a controlled trial'

By The Nation

 

 

The success Rajavithi Hospital had in trying a combination of medicines to cure a patient carrying the novel coronavirus is a controlled trial and not certified yet as a cure, doctors said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146360-cocktail-of-flu-hiv-drugs-appears-to-help-fight-coronavirus-thai-doctors/page/9/?tab=comments#comment-15019629

 

Finance Ministry to seek Cabinet nod to promote domestic tourism

By THE NATION

 

 

The Finance Ministry is planning to propose to the Cabinet on Tuesday measures to promote domestic tourism to help business operators affected by the outbreak of the new coronavirus, which has significantly reduced the number of Chinese tourists since the beginning of 2020, Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak said today (February 3).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146482-finance-ministry-to-seek-cabinet-nod-to-promote-domestic-tourism/

 

UPDATE:

 

Police officer found brutally stabbed to death in Kalasin

By The Nation

 

 

A senior police officer in Kalasin province was found brutally murdered on Sunday (February 2).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146458-kalasin-senior-policeman-murdered-he-is-disemboweled-and-brutally-mutilated/?do=findComment&comment=15019687

 

Bangkok world’s seventh worst city for air quality

By THE NATION

 

 

The application ‘Air Visual’ informed at 8.38am on Monday (February 3) that with an average pollution level of 177, Bangkok ranked as the seventh worst city in the world for air quality.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146483-bangkok-world’s-seventh-worst-city-for-air-quality/

 

Drowning child given CPR

By THE NATION

 

 

The Facebook page of Sawang Rattanatrai Saraburi rescue team posted a video on Sunday (February 2), showing a drowned child being given cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146484-drowning-child-given-cpr/

 

Uttama to seek Cabinet okay on reducing aircraft fuel tax

By THE NATION

 

 

Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana said today (February 3) that his ministry would seek Cabinet approval in a meeting tomorrow to lower the excise tax on aircraft fuel, which is currently Bt4.726 per litre for domestic flights.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146486-uttama-to-seek-cabinet-okay-on-reducing-aircraft-fuel-tax/

 

Criticism lights up over Amazing Thailand Marathon fireworks ‘late in the night’

By The Nation

 

 

Residents criticised the Amazing Thailand Marathon 2020 event – which started off at Rajamangala National Stadium and Wat Ratchanadda on Sunday (February 2) – for the “inappropriateness of lighting fireworks late at night when most people were sleeping and also the pollution” caused by the display. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146490-criticism-lights-up-over-amazing-thailand-marathon-fireworks-‘late-in-the-night’/

 

Thai central bank seen holding key rate but China virus a big wild card: Reuters poll

By Orathai Sriring

 

FILE PHOTO: Thailand's central bank is seen at the Bank of Thailand in Bangkok, Thailand April 26, 2016. REUTERS/Jorge Silva/File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand’s central bank is expected to keep its benchmark rate at a record low this week, a Reuters poll showed on Monday, although growth has faltered and the spread of a new virus from China is adding to strains on the economy.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146499-thai-central-bank-seen-holding-key-rate-but-china-virus-a-big-wild-card-reuters-poll/

 

Thailand preparing to cash in on trade ties with UK after Brexit

 

 

The Ministry of Commerce will accelerate moves for a free trade agreement with Britain after it officially leaves the EU, a senior official said.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146500-thailand-preparing-to-cash-in-on-trade-ties-with-uk-after-brexit/

 

RTP commissioner-general questioned in promotion case

By The Nation

 

Chanon Chaijinda (left) and Chakthip Chaijinda (right)

 

Royal Thai Police (RTP) commissioner-general Chakthip Chaijinda was questioned again after Phairat Phaiphannarat, deputy commissioner of Provincial Police Region 9, recently filed a complaint against him for allegedly “refraining from doing his duty” over “unfair promotions”.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146501-rtp-commissioner-general-questioned-in-promotion-case/

Supermodel contestants pay Chiang Mai elephant home a visit

By THE NATION

 

 

Twenty-six contestants are staying at Elephant Carer Home in Chiang Mai province as part of January 29-February 8 preparations for the Supermodel International 2020 competition.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146502-supermodel-contestants-pay-chiang-mai-elephant-home-a-visit/

 

Take a walk into the past – or into the future – with thrilling Bangkok Design Week 

By Kitchana Lersakvanitchakul
Special to The Nation

 

The Old Customs House is publicly opened for the first time at Bangkok Design Week 2020.

 

It’s bigger, better, more interesting and extra exciting.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146503-take-a-walk-into-the-past-–-or-into-the-future-–-with-thrilling-bangkok-design-week/

 

Beyonce and Jay-Z 'disrespect the flag' as they sit during Super Bowl National Anthem

By Vicki Newman

 

Beyonce and Jay-Z were spotted sitting during the National Anthem (Image: SIPA USA/PA Images)

 

Beyonce and Jay-Z were spotted sitting throughout the National Anthem at the Super Bowl - a big no-no in America.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146504-beyonce-and-jay-z-disrespect-the-flag-as-they-sit-during-super-bowl-national-anthem/

 

Scream 3 was a manic misfire – in the wake of Weinstein, it now feels like an early warning shot

By Adam White

 

Where dreams go to die: Neve Campbell is menaced on the phone in ‘Scream 3’ ( Dimension Films/Kobal/Shutterstock )

 

In the opening scene of 1996’s Scream, a naive, all-American girl is seduced over the phone by a slick operator with nefarious motives, and suffers horrifying consequences as a result.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146505-scream-3-was-a-manic-misfire-–-in-the-wake-of-weinstein-it-now-feels-like-an-early-warning-shot/

 

Rebel Wilson's Baftas speech praised for 'single-handedly breathing life' into awards

 

Rebel Wilson rips into Cats and all-male categories in 'hilarious' Baftas 2020 speech – video / Youtube

 

Australian comedian and actor Rebel Wilson has been praised for “single-handedly breathing life into the Baftas” after a gag-filled topical speech at the UK film awards ceremony which touched on recent controversies in the royal family, the coronavirus, the Baftas’ lack of diversity, and acknowledged the failure of her latest film, Cats.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146508-rebel-wilsons-baftas-speech-praised-for-single-handedly-breathing-life-into-awards/

 

Eight of 19 coronavirus patients in Thailand return home, 4 to be released soon

By The Nation

 

Photo credit: PR of MOPH

 

Of the 19 coronavirus cases in Thailand, eight of the patients have returned home, four have been given the doctor’s okay and will go back home soon, and seven will remain in hospital but have seen good improvement in their condition, Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said today (February 3).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146516-eight-of-19-coronavirus-patients-in-thailand-return-home-4-to-be-released-soon/