Impatient motorcyclist killed by train

 

PATTAYA:--A motorcyclist too impatient to wait for an oncoming train was killed by it in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152323-impatient-motorcyclist-killed-by-train/

Tour bus rolls down Bang Saray hill into parked vehicles

 

Bang Saray:Brake failure is being blamed for a tour bus that rolled down Sukhumvit Road, plowing into three vehicles in Bang Saray.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152321-tour-bus-rolls-down-bang-saray-hill-into-parked-vehicles/

 

 

‘Official’ Songkran events canceled, but Pattaya’s water wars likely will go on

 

PATTAYA:--Pattaya’s government-sponsored Songkran celebrations have been canceled as a precaution against the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, but the week-long Thai New Year’s water party will be hard to stop.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152320-‘official’-songkran-events-canceled-but-pattaya’s-water-wars-likely-will-go-on/

Thai lawmakers from dissolved prominent opposition party to join new party

 

FILE PHOTO: Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit gives a speech, at the party's headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand February 21, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Dozens of Thai lawmakers from a prominent opposition party that was dissolved last month said on Sunday they will join a new party together to keep their parliamentary seats.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152392-thai-lawmakers-from-dissolved-prominent-opposition-party-to-join-new-party/

 

70-80 Thai workers returning from South Korea 'have fled quarantine'

 

File photo

 

Deputy Health Minister Satit Pitutecha said on Saturday (Mar 7) that all Thais returning from South Korea from Sunday (8 March) will be transferred to the Sattahip Army Base in Chonburi province, to screen for Covid-19 symptoms. Those having fever will be sent to a hospital.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152327-70-80-thai-workers-returning-from-south-korea-have-fled-quarantine/

 

UPDATE:

 

Moving forward

 

Photos by Korbphuk Phromrekha

 

A former member of the dissolved Future Forward Party, Pita Limjaroenrat, gathered 55 former Future Forward MPs to register a new party at the dissolved party’s centre in Thonburi district.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152392-thai-lawmakers-from-dissolved-prominent-opposition-party-to-join-new-party/?do=findComment&comment=15138306

 

Netizens unhappy as EC awarded pay hike

By The Nation

 

 

Election Commission (EC) staff will enjoy a hike in salary effective from March 1, according to an announcement in the Royal Gazette on March 7.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152393-netizens-unhappy-as-ec-awarded-pay-hike/

 

Thais returning from South Korea moved to Sattahip base for quarantine

By The Nation

 

 

A group of 59 Thais who returned from South Korea on Sunday will be monitored for symptoms of the new coronavirus (Covid-19) at the Sattahip Army house, the Royal Thai Navy said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152394-thais-returning-from-south-korea-moved-to-sattahip-base-for-quarantine/

 

Economy, Covid-19 most worrying for people: poll

By The Nation

 

 

The Covid-19 crisis and the state of the economy topped people's worries, according to a Suan Dusit Poll on "5 Anxieties".

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152395-economy-covid-19-most-worrying-for-people-poll/

 

Vocational schools told to make 200,000 face masks for distribution in March

By The Nation

 

 

Fifty vocational schools have been tasked with producing 200,000 face mask pieces this month, up from the original 50,000 pieces.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152396-vocational-schools-told-to-make-200000-face-masks-for-distribution-in-march/

 

Number of confirmed Covid-19 patients in Thailand remains at 50

By The Nation

 

 

The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases remain at 50 in Thailand while the government has started quarantine of illegal labourers returning from South Korea.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152397-number-of-confirmed-covid-19-patients-in-thailand-remains-at-50/

 

UPDATE:

 

Search underway for 80 escaping Thai workers returning from South Korea

 

The arrival area of Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok. (Photo by Romeo GACAD / AFP)

 

Authorities are searching for about 80 Thais who arrived, in a group of 200 on four flights, at Suvarnabhumi international airport yesterday after returning from working illegally in South Korea. They managed to escape from a restricted area as they were about to be escorted to Sattahip naval base for COVID-19 screening prior to being quarantined.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152327-70-80-thai-workers-returning-from-south-korea-have-fled-quarantine/?do=findComment&comment=15138349

 

Poll shows 71.2% reject government cash giveaway scheme

 

 

71.2% of respondents, to a Super Poll opinion survey, disagree with the Government’s plan to give two 1,000 baht monthly cash handouts to low income earners, as part of the new economic stimulus package aimed at cushioning the impact of the economic crunch and the COVID-19 threat.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152399-poll-shows-712-reject-government-cash-giveaway-scheme/

 

Expansion of Patong wastewater treatment plant steams ahead

The Phuket News

 

Phase of the expansion may well be completed in time for the next tourism high season. Photo: Patong Municipality

 

PHUKET: Construction of the final phase in the expansion of the Patong Wastewater Treatment Plant is proceeding quickly, and may even be completed ahead of its scheduled deadline Mar 2 next year, Patong officials have confirmed.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152401-expansion-of-patong-wastewater-treatment-plant-steams-ahead/

 

South Korea to launch online service for Illegal Thai workers wishing to return to Thailand

 

   

BANGKOK(NNT)-Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has disclosed South Korea’s efforts to help Thai citizens in the country illegally who wish to return to Thailand during the outbreak of COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152402-south-korea-to-launch-online-service-for-illegal-thai-workers-wishing-to-return-to-thailand/

 

Govt: Covid-19 Fund established for public participation

 

   

BANGKOK(NNT)-The establishment of the Covid-19 Fund has raised questions as to why the government doesn’t use the budget from the huge relief package which includes cash giveaways instead of accepting donations to address the situation.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152403-thai-govt-covid-19-fund-established-for-public-participation/

 

California Senator Kamala Harris endorses Joe Biden as Democratic presidential candidate

By Trevor Hunnicutt

 

FILE PHOTO: Candidates former Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Senator Kamala Harris take the stage on the second night of the second 2020 Democratic U.S. presidential debate in Detroit, Michigan, July 31, 2019. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo

 

JACKSON, Miss. (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Kamala Harris, the one-time Democratic presidential contender who took Joe Biden to task over his civil rights record, endorsed the former vice president on Sunday in his bid to challenge Republican Donald Trump in November.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152404-california-senator-kamala-harris-endorses-joe-biden-as-democratic-presidential-candidate/

 

Third patient in England who tested positive for coronavirus dead

 

FILE PHOTO: Reuters

 

(Reuters) - A third patient in England who tested positive for the coronavirus has died, England's chief medical officer, Chris Whitty, said in a statement on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152405-third-patient-in-england-who-tested-positive-for-coronavirus-dead/

 

Grand Princess cruise ship passengers bound for coronavirus quarantine in California, elsewhere

By Steve Gorman and Barbara Goldberg

 

FILE PHOTO: The Grand Princess cruise ship carrying passengers who have tested positive for coronavirus is seen in the Pacific Ocean outside San Francisco, California, U.S. March 7, 2020. REUTERS/Stephen Lam

 

(Reuters) - An ocean liner barred from returning to port in San Francisco due to a coronavirus outbreak on board will dock briefly at a nearby terminal in Oakland, where passengers will be screened and sent on to medical and quarantine sites elsewhere, officials said on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152406-grand-princess-cruise-ship-passengers-bound-for-coronavirus-quarantine-in-california-elsewhere/

 

Egypt reports first coronavirus fatality as German tourist dies

By Mahmoud Mourad and Nadeen Ebrahim

 

Tourists gather at the Great Pyramids of Giza, on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt March 8, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

 

CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt reported its first fatality from the coronavirus on Sunday, with the Health Ministry saying a 60-year-old German tourist, who had arrived in the country seven days ago and was taken to hospital in the Red Sea resort of Hurghada, had died.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152407-egypt-reports-first-coronavirus-fatality-as-german-tourist-dies/

 

Battleground Michigan seen as last stand for Bernie Sanders

By Michael Martina and James Oliphant

 

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaks during a town hall in Flint, Michigan, U.S.,March 7, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

 

DETROIT (Reuters) - For Bernie Sanders to remain competitive with Joe Biden in the battle for the Democratic presidential nomination, he will have to repeat what he did four years ago: win the Michigan primary.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152408-battleground-michigan-seen-as-last-stand-for-bernie-sanders/

 

Erdogan to discuss migrant crisis with EU, urges Greece to 'open your gates'

By Ezgi Erkoyun

 

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters in Silivri near Istanbul, Turkey, March 8, 2020. Presidential Press Office/Handout via REUTERS

 

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged Greece on Sunday to "open your gates" to refugees trying to enter the European Union from Turkey and said he hoped to win more help from the EU at talks on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152409-erdogan-to-discuss-migrant-crisis-with-eu-urges-greece-to-open-your-gates/

 

Tourism officials extolling Pattaya’s charms but few listening

By Jetsada Homklin

 

 

(Photo: Bob James)

 

Tourism officials are telling anyone and everyone that there’s never been a better time to visit Pattaya than now, but there are few indications anyone is listening.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152412-tourism-officials-extolling-pattaya’s-charms-but-few-listening/

 

Grandad who had stroke in Bangkok apartment survived off tap water diet for 8 days

The 63-year-old Scot ripped a pipe off a sink for access to water as he lay trapped on the floor of his Bangkok holiday apartment after suffering a stroke

By Daniel Morrow

 

Bill Fairbairn, 64, survived by busting a pipe and drinking tap water (Image: Fiona Gunn WS)

 

A grandad who got trapped alone inside his holiday apartment in Thailand survived off a diet of just tap water for eight days as he prayed someone would come to his rescue.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152413-scottish-grandad-who-had-stroke-in-bangkok-apartment-survived-off-tap-water-diet-for-8-days/

 

Thai human trafficker sentenced in Switzerland for exploiting compatriots

 

The offences date back to the period between 2009 and 2014. (Keystone / Dita Alangkara)

 

A 60-year-old Thai woman, who was trafficking sex workers to Swiss brothels will have to serve ten and a half years in prison.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152414-thai-human-trafficker-sentenced-in-switzerland-for-exploiting-compatriots/

 

Tesco to consider Thai bids for Asian assets on Sunday - sources

By Anshuman Daga and Kane Wu

 

FILE PHOTO: A company logo is pictured outside a Tesco supermarket in Altrincham northern England, April 16, 2016. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo

 

SINGAPORE/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Tesco <TSCO.L> is set to assess bids by Thai billionaires for its Asian business on Sunday, a potential deal which could be worth just over $10 billion (7.66 billion pounds), four banking sources with knowledge of the matter said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152415-tesco-to-consider-thai-bids-for-asian-assets-on-sunday-sources/

 

Qatar BANS travellers from Thailand over coronavirus fears

 

FILE PHOTO: A man walks on the corniche in Doha, Qatar, June 15, 2017. REUTERS/Naseem Zeitoon/File Photo

 

CAIRO (Reuters) - Qatar has temporarily barred travellers from 14 countries from March 9 as a precaution against the rapidly spreading coronavirus, the government announced on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152416-qatar-bans-travellers-from-thailand-over-coronavirus-fears/

 

Trial of men accused in downing of MH17 to begin in Amsterdam

By Toby Sterling and Anthony Deutsch

 

FILE PHOTO: A protest sign stands in front of a row of chairs as family members of victims of the MH17 crash lined up empty chairs for each seat on the plane during a protest outside the Russian Embassy in The Hague, Netherlands March 8, 2020. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw

 

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The first hearing in the trial of four fugitive suspects in the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 was set to start in Amsterdam on Monday, more than five years after the plane was downed in Ukraine.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152422-trial-of-men-accused-in-downing-of-mh17-to-begin-in-amsterdam/

 

Global CO2 emissions from power sector fell 2% last year: study

By Nina Chestney

 

FILE PHOTO: A disused coal-fired power station is destroyed via controlled explosion in Castrop Rauxel, Germany, February 17, 2019. REUTERS/Leon Kuegeler/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the power sector fell by 2% last year, the biggest fall since at least 1990, owing to reduced coal usage in Europe and the United States, a study showed on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152425-global-co2-emissions-from-power-sector-fell-2-last-year-study/

 

Italy locks down millions as its coronavirus deaths jump

By James Mackenzie and Crispian Balmer

 

FILE PHOTO: People wearing protective masks look at a phone as Italy battles a coronavirus outbreak, in Florence, Italy, March 7, 2020. REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini

 

MILAN (Reuters) - Italy ordered a virtual lockdown across much of its wealthy north, including the financial capital Milan, in a drastic new attempt to try to contain a outbreak of coronavirus that saw the number of deaths leap again sharply on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152426-italy locks-down-millions-as-its-coronavirus-deaths-jump/