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Thailand confirms six new cases of coronavirus, including four Thais - health ministry

 

People ware mask as they go out at shopping mall in Bangkok Thailand January 31, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand confirmed six new cases of the new coronavirus on Tuesday, four of them Thai nationals and two Chinese.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146686-thailand-confirms-six-new-cases-of-coronavirus-including-four-thais-health-ministry/

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Health officials debunk reports of ‘100 suspected virus patients’ in Krabi

By The Phuket News

 

Health officials denied reports that 100 people suspected of being infected with the Wuhan coronavirus were under observation in Krabi. There are only five, they said. Photo: PR Dept / Krabi

 

PHUKET:-- The Krabi Provincial Public Health Office (KPHO) has denied reports that 100 people in Krabi are being held in isolation on suspicion of being infected with the Wuhan coronavirus.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146698-health-officials-debunk-reports-of-‘100-suspected-virus-patients’-in-krabi/

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UK most popular educational destination for Thai students, says British Council, points out Thai teachers are poor in English

By The Nation

 

 

The United Kingdom is the number one destination for Thai higher education students, representing 6,785 or 43 per cent of the total Thai students choosing to study abroad, with the top five subjects being business and management, engineering and technology, social studies, law, and creative arts and design, the British Council said today (February 4).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146712-uk-most-popular-educational-destination-for-thai-students-says-british-council-points-out-thai-teachers-are-poor-in-english/

UK most popular educational destination for Thai students, says British Council, points out Thai teachers are poor in English

By The Nation

 

 

The United Kingdom is the number one destination for Thai higher education students, representing 6,785 or 43 per cent of the total Thai students choosing to study abroad, with the top five subjects being business and management, engineering and technology, social studies, law, and creative arts and design, the British Council said today (February 4).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146712-uk-most-popular-educational-destination-for-thai-students-says-british-council-points-out-thai-teachers-are-poor-in-english/

 

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Thailand evacuates 138 from virus-hit Wuhan

By Panarat Thepgumpanat and Patpicha Tanakasempipat

 

People wearing protective masks are seen in Bangkok, Thailand, February 4, 2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha  

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - A plane brought 138 Thais home from China's coronavirus epicentre of Wuhan on Tuesday and they waved from evacuation buses as they headed off to two weeks in quarantine to ensure they are free from the disease.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146737-thailand evacuates-138-from-virus-hit-wuhan/

 

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Factbox: Latest on the coronavirus spreading in China and beyond

 

People wear protective masks in an old neighbourhood of Jiujiang, Jiangxi province, China, as the country is hit by an outbreak of novel coronavirus. February 2, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

 

(Reuters) - China said it would welcome assistance from the United States to fight a coronavirus outbreak, a day after it accused Washington of scaremongering, and as the death toll in China rose on Tuesday by a new daily record to more than 420.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146739-factbox-latest-on-the-coronavirus-spreading-in-china-and-beyond/

 

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Prachinburi villagers snag 2-metre croc

By The Nation

 

 

Villagers in Ban Khok Pa Paeng village, Prachinburi province captured a crocodile living in the village’s irrigation canal on Tuesday (February 4).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146740-prachinburi-villagers-snag-2-metre-croc/

 

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Well-known investor backs share buyback by listed firms

By The Nation

 

 

Dr Niwet Hemwachirawarakorn, a well-known investor, has expressed support for share buyback by listed companies to boost their value.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146741-well-known-investor-backs-share-buyback-by-listed-firms/

 

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Thais evacuated from Wuhan arrive at U-Tapao airport

 

An AirAsia with 138 Thais evacuated from Wuhan touches down at U-Tapao airport in Rayong on Tuesday night. – Photo from Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s Facebook page

 

A chartered flight with 138 Thais evacuated from the Chinese city of Wuhan has landed at U-Tapao international airport in Rayong on Tuesday night. Three others, two students found to have fevers and one who had overstayed his visa in China, had to remain in Wuhan.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146737-thailand evacuates-138-from-virus-hit-wuhan/?do=findComment&comment=15025462

 

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Cabinet imposes controls on masks, synthetic yarn for masks and sanitizers

 

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The cabinet has endorsed the Commerce Ministry’s proposal to add face masks, the synthetic yarn used to produce them, sanitizers and the import of scrap and recycled paper to the list of controlled products, the production, distribution, import and export of which are now subject to control by the Internal Trade Department.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146742-cabinet-imposes-controls-on-masks-synthetic-yarn-for-masks-and-sanitizers/

 

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Thai Coronavirus Cases Jump to 25 With One Seriously Ill

By Randy Thanthong-Knight

 

Thailand said it detected six more novel coronavirus cases, taking its total to 25, and that one of the people is seriously ill.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146686-thailand-confirms-six-new-cases-of-coronavirus-including-four-thais-health-ministry/?do=findComment&comment=15025480

 

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Iowa Democrats to release partial results after presidential caucus chaos

By Joseph Ax and Ginger Gibson

 

A supporter of Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) listens as she speaks at her Iowa Caucus rally in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S., Feb 3, 2020. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

 

DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) - Iowa's Democrats promised to begin to release long-delayed results on Tuesday afternoon from the party's chaotic first voting in its process of picking a candidate to face Republican Donald Trump in November's U.S. presidential election.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146743-iowa democrats-to-release-partial-results-after-presidential-caucus-chaos/

 

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With impeachment almost over, Trump faces Congress in prime-time speech

By Steve Holland

 

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S., January 30, 2020. REUTERS/Leah Millis

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With the impeachment drive against him ebbing, U.S. President Donald Trump faces his Democratic accusers on Tuesday night at a State of the Union speech where he is expected to push his case for another four years in office.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146748-with-impeachment-almost-over-trump-faces-congress-in-prime-time-speech/

 

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Britain tells its citizens to leave China if they can

 

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is seen outside Downing Street in London, Britain January 30, 2020. REUTERS/Simon Dawson

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain told its citizens on Tuesday to leave China if they could, saying the suspension of airline flights and restrictions on movement will make it harder to leave over coming weeks.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146749-britain-tells-its-citizens-to-leave-china-if-they-can/

 

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China virus claims second life off mainland, Macau casinos told to close

By Farah Master and Ryan Woo

 

Security guards stand outside the closed Grand Lisboa casino, following the coronavirus outbreak in Macau, China February 4, 2020. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

 

HONG KONG/BEIJING (Reuters) - The coronavirus outbreak claimed its first life in Hong Kong on Tuesday, compounding the international financial centre's problems after anti-government protests, and Macau, the world's biggest gambling playground, urged casinos to shut their doors.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146751-china-virus-claims-second-life-off-mainland-macau-casinos-told-to-close/

 

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U.N. Secretary General says Libya situation a 'scandal'

By Emma Farge and Rodrigo Campos

 

FILE PHOTO: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during a session at the 50th World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland January 23, 2020. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

 

GENEVA/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called the situation in Libya a "scandal" even as his envoy cited a "genuine will" by rival military factions as they planned their first meeting to secure a lasting ceasefire.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146754-un-secretary-general-says-libya-situation-a-scandal/

 

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Draft U.N. resolution condemns Israeli annexation in Trump peace plan

 

FILE PHOTO: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas meets with Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit (not pictured) in Cairo, Egypt January 31, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A draft United Nations Security Council resolution on Tuesday condemned an Israeli plan to annex its settlements in the West Bank in a rebuke of President Donald Trump’s pro-Israel peace proposal.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146756-draft-un-resolution-condemns-israeli-annexation-in-trump-peace-plan/

 

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China's airlines told not to axe global flights as thousands cut

By Brenda Goh and Zoey Zhang

 

Passengers wear protective masks at Sheremetyevo International Airport outside Moscow, Russia February 4, 2020. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

 

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's civil aviation authority has urged domestic carriers to continue flying international routes as they consider cuts in response to a drop in demand due to the coronavirus outbreak, state news agency Xinhua reported on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146759-chinas-airlines-told-not-to-axe-global-flights-as-thousands-cut/

 

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Coronavirus: Pattaya's speed boat operators facing bad times

 

Picture: Siam Chon news

 

Siam Chon news reported that one of the worst hit sectors of tourism in the wake of cancellations from China due to the coronavirus outbreak is sea transport companies and speedboat operators. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146765-coronavirus-pattayas-speed-boat-operators-facing-bad-times/

 

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"Don't worry about coronavirus!" - Thailand's first virus patient praises Thai doctors for survival

 

Picture: Sanook

 

The first person to be infected with the coronavirus in Thailand has given the thumbs up after she recovered from the deadly new virus. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146768-dont-worry-about-coronavirus-thailands-first-virus-patient-praises-thai-doctors-for-survival/

 

 

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China virus toll nears 500, airlines cut Hong Kong flights, cases found on cruise ship

By Ryan Woo

 

A police officer wears a face mask and goggles at a checkpoint at the Jiujiang Yangtze River Bridge as the country is hit by an outbreak of the novel coronavirus in Jiujiang, Jiangxi province, China, February 4, 2020. Picture taken February 4, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

 

BEIJING (Reuters) - The death toll from a coronavirus outbreak in China passed 490 on Wednesday, as two U.S. airlines suspended flights to Hong Kong following the first fatality there and 10 cases were confirmed on a quarantined Japanese cruise ship.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146770-china-virus-toll-nears-500-airlines-cut-hong-kong-flights-cases-found-on-cruise-ship/

 

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Woman relates horror ride in Bangkok taxi - he was falling asleep at the wheel but still drove on

 

Thai caption: Dramatic escape jumping out of taxi

Picture: Sanook

 

A woman went on Twitter to relate a horrifying experience on Tuesday night in a Bangkok taxi on the Don Muang elevated Tollway. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146771-woman-relates-horror-ride-in-bangkok-taxi-he-was-falling-asleep-at-the-wheel-but-still-drove-on/

 

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One eyed dog "like a monkey" born in Thailand - but no one mentions the lottery!

 

 

MCOT reported that a one eyed dog had been born in Chachoengsao, a province east of Bangkok. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146775-one-eyed-dog-like-a-monkey-born-in-thailand-but-no-one-mentions-the-lottery/

 

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Coronavirus crisis: Phuket expects 10 billion baht hit - but it could be twice as bad

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that the tourism association of Phuket were preparing for the worst as fallout from the coronavirus hits the island and neighboring Phangnga hard where it hurts most. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146780-coronavirus-crisis-phuket-expects-10-billion-baht-hit-but-it-could-be-twice-as-bad/

 

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Phuket Town road to close for resurfacing

By The Phuket News

 

 

PHUKET:Phuket City Municipality has announced that Virapong Hongyok Rd in Phuket Town will be closed to traffic on Friday (Feb 7) and Sunday (Feb 9) as work is carried out on renewing the road surface.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146781-phuket-town-road-to-close-for-resurfacing/

 

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Chiang Mai: Family in lucky escape after stopping on the rails at level crossing

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that three members of a family were fortunate to only suffer minor injuries after the car they were in exceeded the barrier and stopped on the rails at a level crossing in Chiang Mai.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146782-chiang-mai-family-in-lucky-escape-after-stopping-on-the-rails-at-level-crossing/

 

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Carnage in Buriram: Uni student crushed against tree after pick-up races through crowded intersection

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Police and rescue services in downtown Buriram were called to the library intersection after a pick-up driven by a 45 year old Thai man plowed into three motorcycles. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146786-carnage-in-buriram-uni-student-crushed-against-tree-after-pick-up-races-through-crowded-intersection/

 

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Do Thai women prefer ‘farang’ or Thai men? And why?

By The Thaiger

 

 

Today Bibi from Thaiger’s T-Talk headed out to ask some random females about who they prefer – Farang or Thai guys, and why? And if they have to choose one, who would they go for?

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146788-do-thai-women-prefer-‘farang’-or-thai-men-and-why/

 

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Pattaya: Ladyboy recidivist lifts Indian man's wallet on a "Baht Bus"

 

 

Thai caption: Pattaya ladyboy at it again!

 

Tourist police in Pattaya announced the arrest of a ladyboy for pickpocketing.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146792-pattaya-ladyboy-recidivist-lifts-indian-mans-wallet-on-a-baht-bus/

 

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Four Thai evacuees from Wuhan kept in hospital for observation

 

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has updated the situation after Thai people has arrived from Wuhan

 

Four of the 138 Thai citizens evacuated from the Chinese city of Wuhan on Tuesday night were found to have a fever. They have been isolated and taken to the hospital at the Royal Thai Navy’s Sattahip base for observation, in accordance with infectious disease protocols.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146795-four-thai-evacuees-from-wuhan-kept-in-hospital-for-observation/

 

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Bangkok: Unemployed wife beater murders his better half after argument over sending money to mum

 

Thai caption:  (If you) LOVE ME! You must love my mum

 

Police in Bangkok are looking for a Thai man who witnesses said murdered his wife at a drinks party in Klong Toei. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1146797-bangkok-unemployed-wife-beater-murders-his-better-half-after-argument-over-sending-money-to-mum/