rooster59 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 The week that was in Thailand news: Thailand calling! Where's "Spitting Image" when it's needed!? It was announced towards the tail end of last year that the UK's groundbreaking satirical puppet show Spitting Image is soon to make a return to our screens, possibly via America. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1150979-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-thailand-calling-wheres-spitting-image-when-its-needed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 Thai man, 21, latest victim of Covid-19 By THE NATION One more Covid-19 infected person was found in Thailand on Saturday (February 29), the Ministry of Public Health told a press conference. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151042-thai-man-21-latest-victim-of-covid-19/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 Public, private sectors step up vigilance as Covid-19 labelled ‘a dangerous contagious disease’ By THE NATION Covid-19 has been labelled a dangerous contagious disease and will take effect on Sunday (March 1), according to a Public Health Ministry announcement in the Royal Gazette on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151043-public-private-sectors-step-up-vigilance-as-covid-19-labelled-‘a-dangerous-contagious-disease’/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 Thousands rally at Kasetsart University against government, warn bigger protests coming to Bangkok By Wichit Chaitrong The Nation Thousands of students and people attend a political rally at Kasetsart University on Saturday, demanding a rewriting of the Constitution and promising more protests to make their case. Pro-democracy protests are gaining momentum as thousands of students turned out for a rally on Saturday evening, one of the largest since the military toppled the civilian government in a coup in 2014. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151044-thousands-rally-at-kasetsart-university-against-government-warn-bigger-protests-coming-to-bangkok/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 Anutin warns of govt invoking security act to deter student protests By The Nation Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul on Saturday (February 29) hinted at using the Internal Security Act BE 2551 (2008) to stop student protests against the government, in order to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151045-anutin-warns-of-govt-invoking-security-act-to-deter-student-protests/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 Minister distributes face masks to O-Net exam students By The Nation The Minister of Education, Natthaphon Theepsuwan, handed out face masks to grade 12 students who came to take the Ordinary National Education Test (O-Net) exam for academic year 2019 at Triam Udom Suksa School in Bangkok on Saturday (February 29). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151046-minister-distributes-face-masks-to-o-net-exam-students/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 Agriculture Ministry to defer or cancel all overseas travel of its staff By THE NATION The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives said on Friday (February 28) that it is taking steps to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus or Covid-19 at all agencies, state enterprises and public organisations under the ministry. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151049-agriculture-ministry-to-defer-or-cancel-all-overseas-travel-of-its-staff/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 Sales of face masks could double to hit Bt20 billion this year due to Covid-19 By The Nation The huge surge in demand for face masks because of the Covid-19 crisis is expected to double sales to Bt20 billion this year. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151050-sales-of-face-masks-could-double-to-hit-bt20-billion-this-year-due-to-covid-19/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 Thailand braces for another season of political discontent By THE NATION Thailand’s political atmosphere smouldered inside and outside Parliament, with the heated censure debate and the rallies of students nationwide to show their discontent over the political situation in the country. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151051-thailand-braces-for-another-season-of-political-discontent/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 Chiang Mai’s air quality worst in the world By THE NATION Chiang Mai’s air-quality ranking took a severe hit, with the city being named the worst in the world, followed by Mumbai, Kathmandu and Kolkata, the application Air Visual revealed on Saturday (February 29) as of 11.37am. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151052-chiang-mai’s-air-quality-worst-in-the-world/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 Chiang Mai airport sees 40 per cent drop in passenger numbers By THE NATION Passenger numbers at Chiang Mai International Airport are expected to plunge 40 per cent year on year to 3.5 million in the first six months of this year if the outbreak of Covid-19 drags on until the middle of the year, according to a senior airport official. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151054-chiang-mai-airport-sees-40-per-cent-drop-in-passenger-numbers/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 Washington state man becomes first U.S. coronavirus fatality By Gabriella Borter and Steve Gorman Dr. Francis Riedo, Medical Director of Infection Control at EvergreenHealth Hospital speaks about the first patient death from novel coronavirus in the United States during a news conference in Seattle, Washington, U.S. February 29, 2020. REUTERS/Ryan Henriksen (Reuters) - A Washington state man in his 50s with underlying health issues became the United States' first fatality from the coronavirus, officials said on Saturday, as the Trump administration stepped up efforts to combat the spread of the global outbreak. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151055-washington-state-man-becomes-first-us-coronavirus-fatality/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 U.S. and Taliban sign troop withdrawal deal; now comes the hard part By Abdul Qadir Sediqi and Alexander Cornwell Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the leader of the Taliban delegation, signs an agreement with Zalmay Khalilzad, U.S. envoy for peace in Afghanistan, at a signing agreement ceremony between members of Afghanistan's Taliban and the U.S. in Doha, Qatar February 29, 2020. REUTERS/Ibraheem al Omari KABUL/DOHA (Reuters) - The United States signed a deal with Taliban insurgents on Saturday that could pave the way toward a full withdrawal of foreign soldiers from Afghanistan and represent a step toward ending the 18-year-war in the nation. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151056-us-and-taliban-sign-troop-withdrawal-deal-now-comes-the-hard-part/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 Liverpool lose in Watford sensation, Chelsea earn late draw By Ian Chadband Soccer Football - Premier League - Watford v Liverpool - Vicarage Road, Watford, Britain - February 29, 2020 Watford's Troy Deeney celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge LONDON (Reuters) - Liverpool's dream run was demolished in the most unlikely fashion by strugglers Watford on Saturday in what must be considered the most extraordinary reverse of the entire Premier League season. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151057-liverpool-lose-in-watford-sensation-chelsea-earn-late-draw/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 Thai banks tighten vigil against Covid-19 By THE NATION Major Thai banks like Siam Commercial Bank, Kasikornbank, Bangkok Bank and Krungthai Bank have issued strict measures for the operation of their branches in response to the Covid-19 situation. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151059-thai-banks-tighten-vigil-against-covid-19/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 Nakhonchai Air targets secondary cities to improve the lot of locals By THE NATION Nakhonchai Air, operator of domestic coaches and courier service, generated revenue of Bt1.79 billion in 2019 while targeting secondary tourist cities. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151061-nakhonchai-air-targets-secondary-cities-to-improve-the-lot-of-locals/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 Disappointed market pulls BAM stock price down by over 20 per cent By The Nation The share price of Bangkok Commercial Asset Management (BAM) plummeted by more than 20 per cent on Friday (February 28) to Bt22.40 per share after the company’s profit for 2019 was far below expectation due to no extra profit from more than Bt5 billion recorded in deferred tax. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151064-disappointed-market-pulls-bam-stock-price-down-by-over-20-per-cent/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 SET Index slides during the week, under pressure from worsening Covid-19 situation By THE NATION The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index closed on Friday (February 28) at 1,340.52 points, losing 54.56 points or 3.91 per cent, from Thursday’s close, with total trade value of Bt86.2 billion. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151065-set-index-slides-during-the-week-under-pressure-from-worsening-covid-19-situation/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 Stock analysts slash profit forecasts for SET-listed firms By The Nation Stock analysts have reduced the profit forecasts for listed companies after their performance in 2019 was below expectation. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151066-stock-analysts-slash-profit-forecasts-for-set-listed-firms/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 At peace with the gentle giants of Koh Lanta By The Nation Built with the support of the wildlife protection organisation World Animal Protection, the jungle-covered “Following Giants” attraction on Koh Lanta confirms how Thailand’s elephants thrive in completely natural surroundings and why such habitats must be better preserved. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151067-at-peace-with-the-gentle-giants-of-koh-lanta/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 Four Chinese arrested for allegedly killing compatriot in Kamphaeng Phet By THE NATION Four Chinese nationals were arrested for allegedly killing a Chinese businessman, stuffing the body in a suitcase and dumping it in the Ping River in Kamphaeng Phet province, Pol General Krisana Pattanacharoen, deputy spokesman of the Royal Thai Police, said on Saturday (February 29). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151069-four-chinese-arrested-for-allegedly-killing-compatriot-in-kamphaeng-phet/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 I have the coronavirus. So far, it hasn’t been that bad for me. By Carl Goldman A bus believed to be carrying passengers from the Diamond Princess cruise ship, leaves Daikoku Pier Cruise Terminal in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, on Feb. 19. (Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters) I have the coronavirus. And it hasn’t been that bad. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151071-i-have-the-coronavirus-so-far-it-hasn’t-been-that-bad-for-me/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 Passengers from Sapporo asked to report to health officials Thailand’s Disease Control Department has stepped up efforts to locate some of the passengers who travelled on flight XJ621, from Japan’s Sapporo to Bangkok, on February 20th, because 2 of their fellow passengers are now confirmed infected with the COVID-19 virus. It is important that the passengers make contact as soon as possible, so they can be advised of important actions they need to take. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151074-passengers-from-sapporo-asked-to-report-to-health-officials/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 Cobra Gold 2020 amphibious landing exercise tewit kemtong CHONBURI (NNT) - The Thai and United States armed forces have been using Chonburi province in an amphibious landing exercise as part of the 39th Cobra Gold 2020 joint military exercise. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151076-cobra-gold-2020-amphibious-landing-exercise/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 COVID-19 making face Masks in high demand nationwide Praphorn Praphornkul THAILAND (NNT) - The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation has resulted in heightened awareness of personal health and led to a shortage of protective masks in the market. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151077-covid-19-making-face-masks-in-high-demand-nationwide/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 Biden rolls to big projected South Carolina win, buoyed by black voter support By Joseph Ax and Trevor Hunnicutt Democratic U.S. presidential candidate and former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden listens to the introductory speakers during a campaign event at Saint Augustine's University in Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S., February 29, 2020. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz GREENVILLE, S.C. (Reuters) - An outpouring of black voter support propelled Joe Biden to a convincing projected victory in South Carolina’s Democratic primary on Saturday, resurrecting his faltering White House bid and giving the former vice president a chance to present himself as the moderate alternative to front-runner Bernie Sanders. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151078-biden-rolls-to-big-projected-south-carolina-win-buoyed-by-black-voter-support/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 Top British home office mandarin quits over minister's behaviour By Andrew MacAskill FILE PHOTO: Britain's Home Secretary Priti Patel leaves Downing Street in London, Britain February 13, 2020. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's top official in the ministry responsible for policing resigned on Saturday after clashes with Home Office minister Priti Patel, in the latest test of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plans for overhauling how the government operates. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151079-top-british-home-office-mandarin-quits-over-ministers-behaviour/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 Thailand’s coronavirus screening “robust” and effective: WHO The screening systems put in place in Thailand to detect people who may be infected with the coronavirus are “robust”, according to the World Health Organisation. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151081-thailand’s-coronavirus-screening-“robust”-and-effective-who/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 Slovak anti-corruption opposition parties score emphatic election win By Tomas Mrva and Jan Lopatka Ordinary People and Independent Personalities (OLaNO) party leader Igor Matovic speaks at his party's headquarters during the parliamentary election, in Trnava, Slovakia, February 29, 2020. REUTERS/David W Cerny BRATISLAVA (Reuters) - Slovak opposition led by the Ordinary People party (OLANO) was on course for an emphatic victory in the country's parliamentary election, as voters angry with graft routed the ruling centre-left party that has dominated the political scene for over a decade. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151082-slovak-anti-corruption-opposition-parties-score-emphatic-election-win/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 BREAKING Thailand records first coronavirus death - health official FILE PHOTO: Test tube with Corona virus name label is seen in this illustration taken on January 29, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand has recorded its first coronavirus death as a 35-year-old man, who also had dengue fever, dies from the virus, Suwanchai Wattanayingcharoen, director-general of the Department of Disease Control, said in the news conference on Sunday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151094-thailand records-first-coronavirus-death-health-official/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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