LPGA Thailand cancelled due to coronavirus concerns

By THE NATION

 

 

The 14th edition of the LPGA Thailand and the Women’s World Championship have been cancelled in the wake of the novel coronavirus, the LPGA said in a statement released on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147595-lpga-thailand-cancelled-due-to-coronavirus-concerns/

 

BMW Smart Car drives into town! Immigration nab illegal foreign workers on Samui

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Surat Thani immigration utilized the high tech gizmos available in the now famous BMW smart cars used to round up foreigners doing illegal things in Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147600-bmw-smart-car-drives-into-town-immigration-nab-illegal-foreign-workers-on-samui/

 

Two dead in Phuket speedboat collision

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

One of the damaged boats this morning (Feb 10). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: At least two people died and up to 22 people were injured in a speedboat collision off Phuket’s east coast this morning (Feb 10).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147601-two-dead-in-phuket-speedboat-collision/

 

Video: 18 million baht plans for new jetty and walkway for Maya Bay area

 

Thai caption: Plans for new jetty and walkway at Maya Bay

Picture: 77kaoded

 

The chief of the Had Nopparat Thara - Koh Phi Phi National Park has revealed that plans for a new jetty and walkway have been approved for the area of Loh Samah Bay and Maya Bay in Krabi. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147602-video-18-million-baht-plans-for-new-jetty-and-walkway-for-maya-bay-area/

 

Surge seen in jasmine rice exports to Hong Kong

By THE NATION

 

Somdet Susomboon

 

Thai jasmine rice exports to Hong Kong are poised for a big jump due to scarcity in the supermarkets and retail stores there after the new coronavirus outbreak, Somdet Susomboon, Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) director-general, said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147605-surge-seen-in-jasmine-rice-exports-to-hong-kong/

 

Video: After Anutin's rant: Foreigners arriving on Koh Phi Phi - some in masks some without

 

Thai caption: Strict measures for coronavirus

Picture: 77 kaoded

 

A video on the site of 77kaoded showed foreign tourists arriving on Koh Phi Phi in Krabi in the south of Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147607-video-after-anutins-rant-foreigners-arriving-on-koh-phi-phi-some-in-masks-some-without/

 

Four arrested for selling face masks at inflated price

By THE NATION

 

 

Four retailers have been arrested for selling sanitary face masks at prices higher than the standard price announced by the Central Committee for Prices of Goods and Services.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147608-four-arrested-for-selling-face-masks-at-inflated-price/

 

Korat massacre – Shooter’s mother was unable to get into the shopping centre

By The Thaiger

 

 

More information is now coming to light over some of the background operations at play during the Saturday evening search for a crazed gunman, now dead, who was responsible for the killing of at least 30 people and wounding 58 others. Some of the 30 or so people currently in hospital are reported to be in critical condition… the final toll remains fluid. While most fatalities happened at the crime scenes, two victims died later in hospital during surgery.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147611-korat-massacre-–-shooter’s-mother-was-unable-to-get-into-the-shopping-centre/

 

Drunk Thai man in child molestation incident on crowded Bang Saen beach

 

Thai caption: Child molestation

Picture: 77kaoded

 

Thai media reported that a drunk 29 year old Thai man tried to undress two young sisters on Bang Saen beach yesterday. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147613-drunk-thai-man-in-child-molestation-incident-on-crowded-bang-saen-beach/

 

Improvement in Bangkok air quality

By THE NATION

 

 

Dust pollution in Bangkok and nearby provinces showed a increase as of 7am on Monday (February 10), according to the Pollution Control Department.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147615-improvement-in-bangkok-air-quality/

UPDATE:

 

Two Russian children killed in Phuket speedboat collision

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

One of the damaged boats this morning (Feb 10). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: At least two people died and up to 22 people were injured in a speedboat collision off Phuket’s east coast this morning (Feb 10).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147601-two-dead-in-phuket-speedboat-collision/?do=findComment&comment=15045664

 

Do you know this man? Concern for welfare of children seen with farang beggar in Bangkok

 

Picture: Facebook 'Sirisoparn Srimahaclank'

 

Social media has been abuzz with comments and stories about a man - often with a child - who has been seen scamming people on the upper reaches of Sukhumvit Road in downtown Bangkok. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147626-do-you-know-this-man-concern-for-welfare-of-children-seen-with-farang-beggar-in-bangkok/

 

UPDATE: 

 

Two dead, 21 injured in Phuket as speedboats collide

By THE NATION

 

 

Two Russian boys aged 12 and six succumbed to their injuries after two speedboats collided early on Monday (February 10) in Phuket.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147601-two-dead-in-phuket-speedboat-collision/?do=findComment&comment=15046122

 

Ex-soldier arrested for posting alarming message on Facebook

By The Nation

 

 

Police arrested a former soldier who posted a message on his personal Facebook page threatening to commit a mass shooting in Chaiyaphum’s Robinson department store. The message, accompanied by pictures of guns, raised panic among people in the province.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147628-ex-soldier-arrested-for-posting-alarming-message-on-facebook/

 

Security at armouries and sentry posts revamped after Korat mass shooting

 

 

The army has ordered a tightening of security at all sentry posts and armouries across the country after lax security at an army camp in Nakhon Ratchasima was blamed for allowing a trooper to steal firearms and ammunition from the camp, which were then used in a shooting rampage in the north-eastern province during the weekend.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147629-security-at-armouries-and-sentry-posts-revamped-after-korat-mass-shooting/

 

UK declares coronavirus a serious and imminent threat to public health

 

FILE PHOTO: A woman wearing a mask is seen in Newcastle, Britain January 31, 2020. REUTERS/Lee Smith

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain said on Monday that the new coronavirus was a serious and imminent threat to public health, a step that gives the government additional powers to fight the spread of the virus.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147632-uk-declares-coronavirus-a-serious-and-imminent-threat-to-public-health/

 

Korat: Mourners leave flowers at shopping mall after mass shooting

By Soe Zeya Tun

 

People put flowers and write memoirs in front of Terminal 21 shopping mall after a shooting in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand February 10, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand (Reuters) - Mourners left flowers and written messages in front of the Terminal 21 shopping centre in northeastern Thailand on Monday, a day after the end of a disgruntled soldier's shooting rampage that killed at least 29 people.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147635-korat-mourners-leave-flowers-at shopping-mall-after-mass-shooting/

 

Netizens criticise PM for ‘failing to show deep sympathy’ over mass shooting

By THE NATION

 

FILE photo

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha came under fire for his handling of a press conference on Sunday after the mass shooting in Nakhon Ratchasima.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147637-netizens-criticise-pm-prayut-for-‘failing-to-show-deep-sympathy’-over-mass-shooting/

 

Producer recalls saline product over 'stain'

By THE NATION

 

 

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that the stain found on the bottle mouth of a Klean&Kare saline product at a hospital has not contaminated the liquid inside.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147640-producer-recalls-saline-product-over-stain/

 

Coronavirus cases in Thailand remain at 32

 

 

Confirmed cases of coronavirus in Thailand remain at 32 persons – nine Thais and 23 Chinese – with 10 having returned home and 22 in hospital, while the condition of one Thai who returned from Wuhan, China, is normal, Public Health Ministry spokesman Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin said today (February 10).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147645-coronavirus-cases-in-thailand-remain-at-32/

 

Mid-air drama woman gives birth on packed passenger plane to Bangkok

By Katherine Davison

 

Mid-air drama as woman gives birth on packed passenger plane to Bangkok. Credit: CEN/Australscope

 

An ear, nose and throat doctor has successfully delivered a baby in mid-flight after a woman went into labour on board a packed passenger plane.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147663-mid-air-drama-woman-gives-birth-on-packed-passenger-plane-to-bangkok/

 

Thailand keeps doors open to Chinese tourists

By MASAYUKI YUDA

 

Tourists wear protective masks while posing for a photo at the Grand Palace amid coronavirus fears in Bangkok. Tourism is an important sector for Thai economy.    © AP

 

BANGKOK -- Amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, Thailand has not restricted Chinese tourists from entering the kingdom, or dropped its visa-on-arrival fee waiver implemented to mainly attract Chinese.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147665-thailand-keeps-doors-open-to-chinese-tourists/

 

Police release details of dead, injured in Phuket speedboat collision

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Phuket Vice Governor Supoj Rotreuang Na Nongkhai faces the media earlier today (Feb 10). Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET:-- The Phuket Tourist Police have released basic details of the deadly Phuket speedboat collision that occurred in a channel accessing two major Phuket marinas this morning (Feb 10).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147601-two-dead-in-phuket-speedboat-collision/?do=findComment&comment=15047077

Birds Of Prey Grounded At The US Box Office

By James White

 

 

Though it was greeted with plenty of critical praise, Birds Of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation Of One Harley Quinn) proved to be a disappointment at the US box office this weekend. Though it opened at the top of the charts, its $33.3 million start was well below expectations and represents the worst kickoff for a DECU movie.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147666-birds-of-prey-grounded-at-the-us-box-office/

 

Natalie Portman shows her support for the female directors snubbed by the Oscars

By RALPH R. ORTEGA

 

Academy Award-winning actress Natalie Portman arrived at the Oscars Sunday wearing a Dior cape which she had embroidered with the names of female directors who were snubbed by the awards ceremony

 

Academy Award-winning actress Natalie Portman arrived at the Oscars Sunday wearing a Dior cape embroidered with the names of female directors who were snubbed by the awards ceremony. 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147667-natalie-portman-shows-her-support-for-the-female-directors-snubbed-by-the-oscars/

 

Oscars 2020 – Parasite makes history with 4 awards

By Chris Spargo

 

Parasite made history on Sunday night at the Oscars 2020 Credit: Reuters

 

The Best Picture race was expected to come down to Parasite versus 1917, and the British war epic looked to have the upper hand after winning three technical awards early in the ceremony.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147668-oscars-2020-–-parasite-makes-history-with-4-awards/

 

Thai Chinese Chamber determined to forge closer ties between two nations

By THE NATION

 

 

The Thai Chinese Chamber of Commerce is ready to continue forging closer trade and investment ties between Thailand and China, especially in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), new chamber president Narongsak Puttapornmongkol said.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147676-thai-chinese-chamber-determined-to-forge-closer-ties-between-two-nations/

 

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