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Thailand announces compulsory quarantine for arrivals from six places

 

Postal worker disinfects packages arrived from overseas, to contain the spread of coronavirus in Bangkok, Thailand March 5, 2020. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - The Thai government on Thursday announces new compulsory quarantine measure for arrivals from four countries and two territories in a bid to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151912-thailand-announces-compulsory-quarantine-for-arrivals-from-six-places/

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Thailand's foreign retirees see their good life slip away

Surging baht and new rules dull the country's allure for budget-minded expats

GEORGE STYLLIS, Contributing writer

 

Pattaya has been popular with foreign expats and tourists since American servicemen flocked there during the Vietnam War.  (Photo by George Styllis)

 

PATTAYA, Thailand -- From the mountains of Chiang Mai to the beaches of Phuket, Thailand has long been a draw for foreign retirees wishing to spend their golden years in tropical bliss. But for the many who have enjoyed paradise on the cheap, their dreams are ebbing away as the country opens up to a wealthier class of retirees.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151856-thailands-foreign-retirees-see-their-good-life-slip-away/

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Thailand’s Koh Phangan full moon party cancelled

By The Thaiger

 

PHOTO: 10,000+ partygoers will have to make other plans for March 8 - Flickr

 

…until further notice.

 

The next Full Moon Party, scheduled for March 8, has been cancelled. The memo from the Mayor of Koh Phangan says that the hugely popular monthly party has been cancelled due to fears associated with the Covid-19 virus. The memo also says that there will no further monthly parties until fears over the outbreak pass.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151858-thailand’s-koh-phangan-full-moon-party-cancelled/

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Thai Grand Prix rescheduled for October

 

FILE PHOTO: Motorcycling - MotoGP - Thailand Grand Prix - Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand - October 6, 2019 Repsol Honda's Marc Marquez and Petronas Yamaha SRT's Fabio Quartararo in action during the race. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

(Reuters) - The Thai MotoGP round that was called off due to the coronavirus outbreak has been rescheduled for Oct. 4 with series organisers hoping on Thursday to complete as many races as possible in 2020 even if the calendar has to extend late into December.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151938-thai-grand-prix-rescheduled-for-october/

 

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Ministry announces list of high-risk destinations

By The Nation

 

 

Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Thursday (March 5) approved the latest list of countries and territories at high risk of the Covid-19 infection:  South Korea, China (including Hong Kong and Macau), Italy, and Iran. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151941-ministry-announces-list-of-high-risk-destinations/

 

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Stalled growth set back Thailand's progress in poverty reduction: WB

By THE NATION

 

 

Thailand's poverty on the rise amid slowing economic growth, according to a new World Bank report today (March 5).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151913-world-bank-says-thai-poverty-rate-increases-farm-income-slides/?do=findComment&comment=15129261

 

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Government launches “Have Problems, Consult PM” program

 

 

Thailand’s government has launched a new program, called “Have Problems, Consult the PM”, to enable members of the public to voice their grievances and problems directly to their Prime Minister.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151850-pm-prayut-launches-meet-the-people-forum-to-hear-economic-concerns/?do=findComment&comment=15129270

 

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Royal's Cup postponed in wake of Cavid-19

By THE NATION

 

 

Kanchanaburi - The Royal’s Cup 2020 scheduled to be played at the Grand Prix Golf Club in Kanchanaburi next week will be postponed due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151942-royals-cup-postponed-in-wake-of-cavid-19/

 

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In times of crisis, CP lends a hand

By THE NATION

 

Dhanin Chearavanont (Photo credit: CP E-News website)

 

Dhanin Chearavanont, a Thai billionaire and Senior Chairman of Charoen Pokphand Group Co Ltd (CP Group), announced today (March 5) that the company will invest more than Bt100 million in the construction of a face mask factory to alleviate market supply shortage, amid surging demand in the wake of the new coronavirus (Covid -19) outbreak.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151952-covid-19-in-times-of-crisis-cp-lends-a-hand/

 

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HILLS RIDDLE 

Lady of the Hills husband says he’s ‘bored of it all’ as he faces fresh probe over mysterious murder of Thai bride wife

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Robin Perrie

 

British cops are preparing to quiz David about how Lamduan came to be murdered and dumped in the Yorkshire Dales, near to where they lived. Pictured, with their children Charlena and George. Credit: NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPERS LTD

 

WHEN the body of Lamduan Seekanya was found face down in a freezing hillside stream, it sparked a horrifying murder mystery that has rumbled on for 16 years.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151954-lady-of-the-hills-british-ex-pat-husband-says-he’s-‘bored-of-it-all’-as-he-faces-fresh-probe-over-mysterious-murder-of-thai-bride-wife/

 

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Dubai's ruler abducted daughters and threatened former wife, UK judge rules

By Michael Holden

 

FILE PHOTO: Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum arrives for Ladies Day, the third day of racing at Royal Ascot in southern England June 16, 2011. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Dubai's ruler ordered the abduction of two daughters and orchestrated a campaign of intimidation against his former wife, a British judge has ruled, in what is likely to be a major blow to his reputation as a Middle East reformer.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151956-dubais-ruler-abducted-daughters-and-threatened-former-wife-uk-judge-rules/

 

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Warren ends White House bid, leading Biden, Sanders to fight for Democratic nod

By Joseph Ax and Amanda Becker

 

Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Senator Elizabeth Warren talks to reporters outside her house about the end of her 2020 campaign for U.S. president after informing her staff that she is withdrawing from the U.S. presidential race in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., March 5, 2020. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

 

(Reuters) - Elizabeth Warren ended her presidential campaign on Thursday, making the race for the Democratic nomination a two-man battle between former Vice President Joe Biden and U.S Senator Bernie Sanders.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151957-warren ends-white-house-bid-leading-biden-sanders-to-fight-for-democratic-nod/

 

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Prince Harry and wife Meghan begin farewell royal events

 

Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, sitting next to Ross Kemp, cheer during the annual Endeavour Fund Awards at Mansion House in London, Britain March 5, 2020. Paul Edwards/Pool via REUTERS

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan appeared together at an official engagement on Thursday for the first time since January's announcement that they would step away from their royal duties.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151958-prince-harry-and-wife-meghan-begin-farewell-royal-events/

 

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Facebook decides to take down Trump 2020 campaign's 'census' ads

By Elizabeth Culliford and Nick Brown

 

FILE PHOTO: A Facebook logo is displayed on a smartphone in this illustration taken January 6, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

 

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc on Thursday removed ads by President Donald Trump's re-election campaign that asked users to fill out an "Official 2020 Congressional District Census" because the ads violate the company's policy against misinformation on the government's census.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151960-facebook-decides-to-take-down-trump-2020-campaigns-census-ads/

 

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First coronavirus death in Britain confirmed

 

FILE PHOTO People wearing face masks are pictured on Parliament Square, on Brexit day, in London, Britain January 31, 2020. REUTERS/Simon Dawson

 

LONDON (Reuters) - The first coronavirus death in Britain has been confirmed, medical authorities said on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151961-first-coronavirus-death-in-britain-confirmed/

 

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Moscow imposes 'high alert regime' to stem coronavirus outbreak

 

FILE PHOTO: Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin attends a military parade on Red Square in central Moscow, Russia November 7, 2019. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina/File Photo

 

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Moscow authorities announced a "high alert regime" and imposed extra measures on Thursday to prevent a spread of the coronavirus in the Russian capital.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151965-moscow-imposes-high-alert-regime-to-stem-coronavirus-outbreak/

 

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U.S. legislation targets online child sexual abuse; threatens encryption on Facebook, Google

By Nandita Bose and Joseph Menn

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) attends an event celebrating the anniversary of the White House's Women’s Global Development and Prosperity (W-GDP) initiative at the State Department in Washington, U.S., February 12, 2020. REUTERS/Leah Millis

 

WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A bipartisan group of U.S. senators on the powerful judiciary committee on Thursday introduced a bill aimed at curbing online distribution of child sexual abuse material that technology and civil liberties groups said was an attack on strong encryption critical to billions of people.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151967-us-legislation-targets-online-child-sexual-abuse-threatens-encryption-on-facebook-google/

 

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Coronavirus death toll hits 12 in U.S., helicopter flies test kits to cruise ship

By Dan Whitcomb and Nathan Layne

 

A medic prepares a stretcher to transfer a patient into an ambulance at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 5, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The death toll from coronavirus in the United States rose to 12 on Thursday with the latest fatality recorded in King County, Washington, and 53 new cases broke out across the country, striking for the first time in Colorado, Tennessee, Texas and San Francisco.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151968-coronavirus-death-toll-hits-12-in-us-helicopter-flies-test-kits-to-cruise-ship/

 

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Trump says U.S. economy could take hit from coronavirus

By Steve Holland

 

U.S. President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he departs for travel to Scranton, Pennsylvania from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, U.S., March 5, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

 

SCRANTON, Pa. (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Thursday the U.S. economy might take a hit from the coronavirus outbreak but he predicted the challenge would eventually pass and defended his handling of the crisis.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151971-trump-says-us-economy-could-take-hit-from-coronavirus/

 

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Songkran and Covid-19: Water wars cancelled all over Thailand but authorities "powerless" to stop Khao San Road fight

 

FILE PHOTO: Revelers use water guns as they participate in a water fight during Songkran Festival celebrations at Khaosan road in Bangkok, Thailand April 12, 2014. The Songkran festival, also known as the water festival, marks the start of Thailand's traditional New Year and is believed to wash away bad luck. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

Thailand has started to rein in and cancel this year's Songkran festival - at least in terms of public water wars. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151979-songkran-and-covid-19-water-wars-cancelled-all-over-thailand-but-authorities-powerless-to-stop-khao-san-road-fight/

 

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Sanitiser gels to be handed to gas station customers

By THE NATION

 

 

The Energy Ministry is working with private organisations to help alleviate effects of the Covid-19 coronovirus, Minister Sonthirat Sonthijirawong said on Thursday (March 5).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151981-sanitiser-gels-to-be-handed-to-gas-station-customers/

 

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Air Force to produce 50,000 face masks for its personnel

By THE NATION

 

 

Royal Thai Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal Manat Wongwat said the force’s Disaster Mitigation Centre will produce 50,000 fabric face masks to be distributed to personnel amid the Covid-19 situation.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151983-air-force-to-produce-50000-face-masks-for-its-personnel/

 

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Kamphaeng Phet body in a suitcase: Wife was stabbed in the back and tossed in Ping river along with husband

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that the remaining two suspects in the murder of 30 year old Chinese man Wang Jun in Kamphaeng Phet have been arrested and brought to the Ping River for a reenactment.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151985-kamphaeng-phet-body-in-a-suitcase-wife-was-stabbed-in-the-back-and-tossed-in-ping-river-along-with-husband/

 

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New coronavirus infections may drop to zero by end-March in Wuhan: Chinese government expert

 

Medical workers wearing face masks jump rope as they take a break outside the hotel where they stay, in Wuhan, the epicentre of the novel coronavirus outbreak, Hubei province, China March 5, 2020. China Daily via REUTERS

 

BEIJING (Reuters) - Wuhan, the epicenter of China's coronavirus epidemic, will likely see new infections drop to zero by the end of this month, an expert with the country's top panel on battling the illness said on Thursday, even as the city reported a quicker rise in new confirmed cases.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151990-new-coronavirus-infections-may-drop-to-zero-by-end-march-in-wuhan-chinese-government-expert/

 

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Japanese abuser of boys - and two Thai agents - arrested at downtown Bangkok condominium

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Thai police served an arrest warrant on a 71 year old Japanese man and two Thai procurers after they delivered an underage boy for sex to a condominium in the Rama 3 area of Bangkok. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151993-japanese-abuser-of-boys-and-two-thai-agents-arrested-at-downtown-bangkok-condominium/

 

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Thai woman from S Korea fails to go into self-quarantine, visits tourist places instead

By The Nation

 

 

A Mae Kued Luang rescue staffer complained to Mae Sot General hospital’s Covid-19 outbreak surveillance centre today (March 6) that a woman, 35, who returned from South Korea and was living with her children in Maekasa sub-district was not undergoing a 14-day self-quarantine according to a Public Health ministry order.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151995-thai-woman-from-s-korea-fails-to-go-into-self-quarantine-visits-tourist-places-instead/

 

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Chiang Mai in virus panic: Thai woman says she went out on the town right after getting off the plane from South Korea

 

 

Thai media reported that Chiang Mai was in turmoil after a Thai woman went online to boast that as soon as she got off the plane from South Korea she went out on the town. 

 

Source: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151995-thai-woman-from-s-korea-fails-to-go-into-self-quarantine-visits-tourist-places-instead/?do=findComment&comment=15130118

 

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Pattaya hoses down Soi 6

 

PATTAYA:--The Pattaya Public Health Department joined with Soi 6 bar owners to improve hygiene to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1151997-pattaya-hoses-down-soi-6/

 

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Covid-19: Thai bank close a branch for 14 days after infected Italian came in to do business

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

The international section and branch of Kasikorn Thai bank in Laem Chabang on the eastern seaboard has announced that it has shut for 14 days. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152013-covid-19-thai-bank-close-a-branch-for-14-days-after-infected-italian-came-in-to-do-business/

 

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Virus panic! Thai "phee noi" back from South Korea visit Phuket and Phi Phi Island

 

 

Thai media said that locals on Koh Phi Phi were in panic mode after a woman posted on Facebook that she had checked at a hotel on the island after a visit to Phuket. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152017-virus-panic-thai-phee-noi-back-from-south-korea-visit-phuket-and-phi-phi-island/