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Lower trend in new coronavirus cases raises glimmer of hope in South Korea

By Hyonhee Shin

 

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A man wearing a mask as a preventive measure against the coronavirus waits for a signal at a zebra crossing in downtown Seoul, South Korea March 9, 2020. REUTERS/Heo Ran

 

SEOUL (Reuters) - A downward trend in new coronavirus cases in South Korea raised hope on Tuesday that Asia’s biggest outbreak outside China may be slowing, but officials urged vigilance with new clusters of infections emerging in a call centre and a dance class.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152723-lower-trend-in-new-coronavirus-cases-raises-glimmer-of-hope-in-south-korea/

 

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Govt re-allocates Bt200 bn of fiscal 2020 budget to fight Covid-19, drought

By The Nation

 

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The Cabinet today (March 10) approved the Budget Bureau’s measures to mitigate the twin impact of Covid-19 and drought on the economy.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152724-govt-re-allocates-bt200-bn-of-fiscal-2020-budget-to-fight-covid-19-drought/

 

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Srisoonthorn residents rally against quarantine zone

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

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Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana arrived to hear the residents’ concerns firsthand. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET:-- More than 100 local residents gathered at the Phuket Disaster Prevention and Mitigation College in Srisoonthorn yesterday (Mar 9) to rally against a COVID-19 quarantine zone being set up there.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152726-srisoonthorn-residents-rally-against-quarantine-zone/

 

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Virus concerns put off KBank x BLACKPINK Fan Meeting event

By THE NATION

 

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Kasikornbank has postponed the KBank x BLACKPINK Fan Meeting event, scheduled for March 24 at Royal Paragon Hall, due to fears of Covid-19 infection among performing artists and visitors.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152727-virus-concerns-put-off-kbank-x-blackpink-fan-meeting-event/

 

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Rural road dept to hire over 8,000 workers in the provinces

By The Nation

 

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The Department of Rural Roads will employ over 8,000 people for the construction and repairs of roads nationwide, aimed at boosting income of the locals and stimulate the provincial economy.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152728-rural-road-dept-to-hire-over-8000-workers-in-the-provinces/

 

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B Care: Staff working with virus patient not infected

By THE NATION

 

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B Care Medical Centre announced today (March 10) that 30 of its staff working with a Covid-19 patient last month have not been infected, after 14 days of quarantine from February 25 to March 9.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152729-b-care-staff-working-with-virus-patient-not-infected/

 

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Motorbike thief arrested

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

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Natthakit ‘Ta’ Kuekul was charged with two counts of theft. Photo: Phuket Provincial Police

 

PHUKET:-- Police arrested a 25-year-old man yesterday (Mar 9) for stealing two motorbikes, one in Rassada and one in Chalong, late last month.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152730-motorbike-thief-arrested/

 

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New batch of baby turtles hatch at Bor Dan Beach

By Khunanya Wanchanwet

 

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DMCR and PMBC officials help the hatchlings out of the nest.

 

PHUKET:-- Bor Dan Beach witnessed 21 baby turtles hatch from their eggs yesterday (Mar 9), with 14 strong enough to be released into the natural environment and seven still under care observation in Thai Muang, Phang Nga.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152731-new-batch-of-baby-turtles-hatch-at-bor-dan-beach/

 

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Pixar's Onward 'banned by four Middle East countries' over gay reference

 

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Pixar's latest animation Onward has been banned by several Middle Eastern countries because of a reference to lesbian parents, according to reports.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152733-pixars-onward-banned-by-four-middle-east-countries-over-gay-reference/

 

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Coachella expected to postpone until October over coronavirus fears

By Ben Beaumont-Thomas

 

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An art installation at the 2019 Coachella festival. Photograph: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Coachella

 

Coachella, the most celebrated music festival in the US, is reportedly planning to move from April to October over coronavirus concerns.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152735-coachella-expected-to-postpone-until-october-over-coronavirus-fears/

 

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Led Zeppelin win Stairway To Heaven copyright court case

By James Crump

 

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The band denied stealing the riff in the intro to Stairway To Heaven ( 2012 The Associated Press. )

 

Led Zeppelin have won the court case accusing them of stealing their song “Stairway to Heaven”.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152736-led-zeppelin-win-stairway-to-heaven-copyright-court-case/

 

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Emergency water distribution points set up in hard-hit area of Phuket Town

By Khunanya Wanchanwet

 

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Emergency water tanks have been set up in the hard-hit Hatchana Niwet area in Phuket Town. Photo: Phuket City Municipality

 

PHUKET:-- Phuket City Municipality has set up 20 emergency water-distribution points in the hard-hit area of Hatchana Niwet, where residents no longer have running water, Phuket City Mayor Somjai Suwansupana has announced.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152746-emergency-water-distribution-points-set-up-in-hard-hit-area-of-phuket-town/

 

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Three measures to solve air pollution aimed at vehicle owners

By The Nation

 

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The Department of Land Transport has issued three urgent measures to fight air pollution, with smoke from vehicle exhaust being a major contributor, director-general Jirut Wisaljitr said today (March 10).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1152748-three-measures-to-solve-air-pollution-aimed-at-vehicle-owners/

 

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