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.

 

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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).

 

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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/

U.S. charges four Chinese military hackers in 2017 Equifax breach

 

The United States charged four Chinese military hackers in the 2017 breach of the Equifax credit reporting agency that affected nearly 150 million American citizens, Attorney General William Barr said Monday.

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has charged four Chinese military hackers in the 2017 breach of the Equifax credit reporting agency that affected nearly 150 million American citizens, Attorney General William Barr said Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147704-us-charges-four chinese military-hackers-in-2017-equifax-breach/

 

Coronavirus cases outside China 'could be spark' for bigger fire, WHO says

By Shivani Singh and Stephanie Nebehay

 

Chinese President Xi Jinping inspects the novel coronavirus prevention and control work at Anhuali Community in Beijing, China, February 10, 2020. Xinhua via REUTERS

 

BEIJING/GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Health Organization said on Monday the spread of coronavirus cases among people who have not been to China could be "the spark that becomes a bigger fire" and the human race must not let the epidemic get out of control.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147705-coronavirus-cases-outside-china-could-be-spark-for-bigger-fire-who-says/

 

Trump's $4.8 trillion budget likely to get thumbs-down from Congress

By Jeff Mason and Richard Cowan

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he departs for travel to North Carolina from Washington, U.S. February 7, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's $4.8 trillion budget plan for the coming fiscal year drew a prompt rejection on Monday from congressional Democrats, who said it betrayed his promise to protect popular health and safety-net programs.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147706-trumps-48-trillion-budget-likely-to-get-thumbs-down-from-congress/

 

Banks face rules on service fee calculation

The Nation

 

 

The Bank of Thailand will introduce guidelines on service fee calculation by all financial institutes in the third quarter this year, said central bank's assistant governor Thanyanit Niyomkarn, adding that it will lead to fair and reasonable charges.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147708-banks-face-rules-on-service-fee-calculation/

 

Monk claims Jakrapanth shot dead 9 people near temple in Korat

 

 

Sgt-Maj Jakrapanth Thomma allegedly shot dead nine people at Wat Pa Sattharam, in Tambon Hua Thaley in Muang district of Nakhon Ratchasima on Saturday, according to Phra Manaswin Thirungkulo, a monk at the temple, who claims he witnessed the shooting.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147710-monk-claims-jakrapanth-shot-dead-9-people-near-temple-in-korat/

 

'I can still hear gunshots', Korat shooting witness says

By Jiraporn Kuhakan

 

People gather as they pray for victims who died in a mass shooting at Terminal 21 shopping mall in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand February 10, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand (Reuters) - Songyost Suwanachim placed flowers on the sidewalk outside the Terminal 21 shopping centre in Thailand on Monday and murmured a prayer for the 29 victims of a rogue soldier who went on the rampage at the weekend.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147711-i-can-still-hear-gunshots-korat-shooting-witness-says/

 

PM orders all ministries reporting Korat shooting victims compensation plans

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister has ordered all ministries to report their aid compensation plans for victims of the mass shooting in Korat in the Cabinet meeting tomorrow, while the Department of Mental Health has prepared a four-stage plan for victims.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147713-pm-orders-all-ministries-reporting-korat-shooting-victims-compensation-plans/

 

NBTC recommends guidelines for reports on violent crimes

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Secretary-General of the Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has urged broadcasters to observe guidelines on the reporting of violent extremism as outlined by the World Health Organization (WHO), following the mass shooting in Nakhon Ratchasima last weekend.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147714-nbtc-recommends-guidelines-for-reports-on-violent-crimes/

 

Merkel protegee gives up chancellery ambitions after far-right scandal

By Andreas Rinke

 

FILE PHOTO: Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer waves next to German Chancellor Angela Merkel after being elected as the party leader during the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party congress in Hamburg, Germany, December 7, 2018. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer/File Photo

 

BERLIN (Reuters) - The woman who had been expected to become Germany's next chancellor said on Monday she would not run for the top job, succumbing to a scandal involving the far-right and blowing wide open the race to succeed Angela Merkel.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147715-merkel-protegee-gives-up-chancellery-ambitions-after-far-right-scandal/

 

Joaquin Phoenix wins best actor Oscar for 'Joker'

By Dan Whitcomb

 

Joaquin Phoenix poses with his Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role for “Joker” in the photo room during the 92nd Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 9, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Joaquin Phoenix won his first Oscar on Sunday for his terrifying performance as an isolated loner who becomes one of the world's best known comic book villains in "Joker," and invoked his late brother River Phoenix in one of the most emotional acceptance speeches of the night.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147717-joaquin-phoenix-wins-best-actor oscar for-joker/

 

Brad Pitt wins supporting actor Oscar for 'Once upon a Time in Hollywood'

By Lisa Richwine

 

Brad Pitt accepts the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" at the 92nd Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 9, 2020. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Brad Pitt won the Oscar for best supporting actor on Sunday for his performance as a charming stunt man in "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," director Quentin Tarantino's love letter to 1960s Tinseltown.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147719-brad pitt wins-supporting-actor-oscar-for-once-upon-a-time-in-hollywood/

 

Countries rush to build diagnostic capacity as coronavirus spreads

By Julie Steenhuysen and Stephanie Nebehay

 

FILE PHOTO: Passengers wear protective masks while they wait for Light Rail Transit train at a station, following the outbreak of the new coronavirus in China, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, February 10, 2020. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng

 

CHICAGO/GENEVA (Reuters) - A week ago, only two laboratories in Africa could diagnose the novel coronavirus that originated in China and is rapidly spreading around the world. As of Sunday, the World Health Organization (WHO) expected every nation in Africa to be able to diagnose the disease.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147720-countries-rush-to-build-diagnostic-capacity-as-coronavirus-spreads/

 

Luck loser Peangtarn ousts French opponent for 1st WTA match win

By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam

 

Peangtarn Plipuech

 

Lucky-loser Peangtarn Plipuech, a 27-year-old Thai player, capitalised on her persistent baseline game to upset world No 165 Chloe Paquet of France 7-6 (7-3) 3-6 6-4 in the US$275,000 WTA GSB Thailand Open at the True Arena in Hua Hin on Monday (February 10).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147721-hua-hin-luck-loser-peangtarn-ousts-french-opponent-for-1st-wta-match-win/

 

Canadian aboriginal group: Ottawa may have to delay decision on Teck oilsands mine

By David Ljunggren

 

FILE PHOTO: A pro-oil counter-protester stands with climate strikers at the Alberta Legislature in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada October 18, 2019. REUTERS/Amber Bracken/File Photo

 

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada may have to delay a decision on whether to approve a massive new oilsands mine because some indigenous people have not been consulted adequately, an influential aboriginal band is suggesting.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147724-canadian-aboriginal-group-ottawa-may-have-to-delay-decision-on-teck-oilsands-mine/

 

U.S. seeks prison term of seven to nine years for Trump's longtime adviser Roger Stone

 

FILE PHOTO: Roger Stone, former campaign adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, arrives for his criminal trial on charges of lying to Congress, obstructing justice and witness tampering at U.S. District Court in Washington, U.S., November 6, 2019. REUTERS/Tom Brenner/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Prosecutors asked a federal judge on Monday to sentence President Donald Trump's longtime adviser Roger Stone to between seven and nine years in prison, saying such a term will "accurately reflect the seriousness of his crimes and promote respect for the law."

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147725-us-seeks-prison-term-of-seven-to-nine-years-for-trumps-longtime-adviser-roger-stone/

 

UK plans to introduce border controls on EU goods after post-Brexit transition

 

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove walks in Downing Street in London, Britain, January 8, 2020. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain plans to introduce import controls on European Union goods at the border after its post-Brexit transition period ends on Dec. 31 this year, senior minister Michael Gove said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147726-uk-plans-to-introduce-border-controls-on-eu-goods-after-post-brexit-transition/

 

Italy's Renzi threatens government with no-confidence motion in 5-Star minister

By Angelo Amante

 

FILE PHOTO: Former Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi gestures as he speaks during a session of the upper house of parliament over the ongoing government crisis, in Rome, Italy August 20, 2019. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

 

ROME (Reuters) - Italy's former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi on Monday threatened a no-confidence motion against his own justice minister, posing a fresh risk to the survival of the fractious ruling coalition.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147727-italys-renzi-threatens-government-with-no-confidence-motion-in-5-star-minister/

 

Irishman found dead in Pattaya condo

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

A 50 year old Irishman has been found dead in the condo he rented in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147736-irishman-found-dead-in-pattaya-condo/

 

Oops! "Person of influence" among four in custody after botched temple abduction

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A dash cam video posted to Facebook showed the moment four armed men went to a temple in Bangkok and abducted a man. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147737-oops-person-of-influence-among-four-in-custody-after-botched-temple-abduction/

 

China reports 108 new coronavirus deaths on Feb. 10, toll rises to 1,016

 

Chinese President Xi Jinping inspects the novel coronavirus prevention and control work at Anhuali Community in Beijing, China, February 10, 2020. Xinhua via REUTERS

 

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China reported 108 new coronavirus deaths on Feb. 10, the highest daily increase so far, and up from 97 on the previous day, the health authority said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147739-china-reports-108-new-coronavirus-deaths-on-feb-10-toll-rises-to-1016/

 

Boy, 12, shoots friend dead after playing with father's rifle

 

Thai caption: The gun went off and hit his friend

Picture: Sanook

 

A thirteen year old boy has died in north east Thailand after he was shot by a friend while playing with his father's gun.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147740-boy-12-shoots-friend-dead-after-playing-with-fathers-rifle/

 

Thai man collecting wood steps on old mine in Dan Chai, Phrae

 

Picture: Chaing Mai News

 

Police were called after a hospital in Den Chai, Phrae in northern Thailand reported that a man had had part of his ankle blown off after stepping on an explosive device while collecting bamboo. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147741-thai-man-collecting-wood-steps-on-old-mine-in-dan-chai-phrae/

 

Anutin blocks cruise ship turned away by three countries from docking at Laem Chabang

By THE NATION

 

 

The Holland-US “MS Westerdam” cruise ship will not be allowed to dock at Laem Chabang Port in Chonburi province after having been turned away by three countries over fears of the new coronavirus spreading.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147742-anutin-blocks-cruise-ship-turned-away-by-three-countries-from-docking-at-laem-chabang/

 

Pattaya: Duh! Army deserter in custody after posting Korat copycat intentions online

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

Police in Pattaya swiftly arrested a 23 year old Thai man who had posted online about copying the Korat shooter's actions at Terminal 21 in Pattaya. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147743-pattaya-duh-army-deserter-in-custody-after-posting-korat-copycat-intentions-online/

 

Their Majesties offer condolences over Korat carnage, grant royal patronage for funerals

By THE NATION

 

 

On Monday (February 10), Prime Minister and Minister of Defence General Prayut Chan-o-cha made a statement via the Television Pool of Thailand as follows:

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147745-their-majesties-offer-condolences-over-korat-carnage-grant-royal-patronage-for-funerals/

 

Coronavirus in Thailand: Yet more fake news prompts question: Is "viral nonsense" more damaging than the disease itself?

 

 

Yet another fake news post has been made about the coronavirus in Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147753-coronavirus-in-thailand-yet-more-fake-news-prompts-question-is-viral-nonsense-more-damaging-than-the-disease-itself/

 

Sleepy Thailand: Video shows just what "lap nai" or "microsleep" looks like

 

Picture: Pattaya Update News

 

Dash cam footage posted on the Pattaya Update News site showed just what happens when a driver nods off behind the wheel of a vehicle. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147756-sleepy-thailand-video-shows-just-what-lap-nai-or-microsleep-looks-like/