THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 23 Mar 2020

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Over 5,000 Laotians returning home after Bangkok shuts some businesses

By The Nation

 

 

More than 3,000 Laotians from Bangkok were travelling through the 2nd Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge checkpoint in Mukdahan province today (March 23), after the Thai capital temporarily closed down some businesses to prevent Covid-19 from spreading. The border checkpoint will be closed tomorrow.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155364-over-5000-laotians-returning-home-after-bangkok-shuts-some-businesses/

 

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Thammasat Hospital to start treating Covid-19 cases

By The Nation

 

 

Thammasat University Hospital will be used as the first field hospital for Covid-19 patients, with the first lot of patients set to arrive on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155365-thammasat-hospital-to-start-treating-covid-19-cases/

 

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Hundreds of Cambodians stranded at closed checkpoint

By The Nation

 

 

Around 400-500 Cambodian workers are stranded at the Aranyaprathet immigration checkpoint in Sakaew province after the checkpoint was closed today (March 23). It is expected to reopen only on April 14.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155264-aranyaprathet-huge-crowds-as-cambodians-head-home-ahead-of-border-closure-today/?do=findComment&comment=15198747

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Skies clear as more flights grounded by growing coronavirus curbs

By Jamie Freed

 

FILE PHOTO: Members of cleaning staff in protective suits board an Emirates Airbus A380 to disinfected it against the coronavirus, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates March 5, 2020. Picture taken March 5, 2020. Emirates Airline/Handout via REUTERS

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Widening curbs on travel to contain the spread of the coronavirus led airlines to ramp up flight cancellations on Monday, with new restrictions spanning Australia, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155367-skies-clear-as-more-flights-grounded-by-growing-coronavirus-curbs/

 

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South Korea reports fewest new coronavirus cases since February 29 peak

By Hyonhee Shin

 

A couple, wearing masks to prevent contracting the coronavirus, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), walk in a shopping district in Seoul, South Korea, March 23, 2020. REUTERS/Heo Ran

 

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea reported on Monday its lowest number of new coronavirus cases and the extended downward trend in daily infections since the peak on Feb. 29 has boosted hopes that Asia’s largest outbreak outside China may be abating.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155369-south-korea-reports-fewest-new-coronavirus-cases-since-february-29-peak/

 

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Britain now has access to 12,000 ventilators: health minister

 

FILE PHOTO: Gauges to regulate oxygen on a ventilator are seen at a lab run by the University Health Network in Toronto, Ontario, Canada May 24, 2019. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain now has access to 12,000 ventilators after it bought more from existing providers and its manufacturers are stepping up further production, Health Minister Matt Hancock said on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155371-britain-now-has-access-to-12000-ventilators-health-minister/

 

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Cummings denies 'too bad' quote on pensioners dying from coronavirus

 

Dominic Cummings, special advisor for Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, leaves his home, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in London, Britain, March 23, 2020. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s senior adviser on Monday denied a weekend newspaper report that he had prioritised herd immunity and the economy in the coronavirus crisis at the expense of pensioners dying.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155373-cummings-denies-too-bad-quote-on-pensioners-dying-from-coronavirus/

 

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English language report released on COVID-19 situation in Pattaya

 

Workers out disinfecting streets earlier this month - just one of a number of preventative measures outlined in an official report on COVID-19 in Pattaya. Image: The Nation.

 

Health officials in Pattaya have released a report in English regarding the current COVID-19 situation in the city.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155372-english-language-report-released-on-covid-19-situation-in-pattaya/

 

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Brexit: Boris Johnson's father 'applies for French passport'

By Lizzy Buchan

 

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Boris Johnson's father is in the process of applying for a French passport to maintain his ties with Europe after Brexit.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155374-brexit-boris-johnsons-father-applies-for-french-passport/

 

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Medical kits arrive from China

By The Nation

 

 

Medical kits from China arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport today (March 23), the Chinese Embassy in Bangkok said on Facebook.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155375-medical-kits-arrive-from-china/

 

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Vietnam PM says risk of coronavirus community infection 'very high'

 

FILE PHOTO: Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks during the closing ceremony of the 35th ASEAN Summit and related summits in Bangkok, Thailand, November 4, 2019. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa/File photo

 

HANOI (Reuters) - Vietnam needs to strictly enforce restrictions on all air, sea and land movements within the country to curb the spread of coronavirus as the risk of community infection is "very high," the Southeast Asian country's prime minister said on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155376-vietnam-pm-says-risk-of-coronavirus-community-infection-very-high/

 

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Extra mobile data , faster access sought for people working from homes

By THE NATION

 

 

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) will propose to the Cabinet that existing telecom consumers be given extra mobile data and faster broadband Internet access in support of the government's "work from home" directive amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155377-extra-mobile-data-faster-access-sought-for-people-working-from-homes/

 

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Northern region still dogged by air pollution

By THE NATION

 

 

Air pollution in the north is still a problem, although particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns (PM2.5) has decreased since Sunday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155378-northern-region-still-dogged-by-air-pollution/

 

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Bangkok governor issues 7 strict guidelines for public to tackle Covid-19 spread

By The Nation

 

Pol General Aswin Kwanmuang, Bangkok Governor

 

Bangkok Governor Pol General Aswin Kwanmuang issued seven urgent guidelines today (March 23) to prevent the further spread of Covid-19.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155379-bangkok-governor-issues-7-strict-guidelines-for-public-to-tackle-covid-19-spread/

 

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Australian consulate in Phuket confirms letters for expats stuck in Thailand

By The Phuket News

 

Photo: DFAT

 

PHUKET:-- The Australian Consulate-General in Phuket has confirmed it will provide visa support letters to those Australians in Thailand who can prove long-term residency in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155380-australian-consulate-in-phuket-confirms-letters-for-expats-stuck-in-thailand/

 

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THAI Smile temporarily halts international flights

By THE NATION

 

 

THAI Smile suspended all international flights effective from today (March 23) until further notice, according to a statement from the airline.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155382-thai-smile-temporarily-halts-international-flights/

 

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Minor International urges PM, governor to further restrict public movement, temporarily closing Bangkok hotels 

By The Nation

 

William E Heinecke Chairman Minor International Pcl.

 

Thai hotel chain owner Minor International pleaded with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Bangkok Governor Pol General Aswin Kwanmuang in a letter to curb public movement and activities amid the rising number of new Covid-19 infections, warning the country is at the "tipping point".

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155384-minor-international-urges-pm-governor-to-further-restrict-public-movement-temporarily-closing-bangkok-hotels/

 

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Ellen DeGeneres' employees and fans share unbelievable 'diva stories' about star

By Sara-Aisha Kent

 

(Image: Getty Images)

 

Ellen DeGeneres is being blasted by people who have worked with her in the past.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155386-ellen-degeneres-employees-and-fans-share-unbelievable-diva-stories-about-star/

 

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Idris Elba Says Coronavirus Pandemic Is World Responding To Being 'Damaged' By Human Race

By JESS HARDIMAN

 

 

Idris Elba has said he believes the coronavirus pandemic is the world's response to being 'damaged' by the human race.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155387-idris-elba-says-coronavirus-pandemic-is-world-responding-to-being-damaged-by-human-race/

 

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Game Of Thrones’ Sophie Turner slams Avengers star Evangeline Lilly’s refusal to isolate amid coronavirus as ‘f**king stupid’

By Mel Evans

 

Evangeline was slammed after sharing her comments on coronavirus (Picture: Rex Features)

 

Sophie Turner has seemingly slammed Evangeline Lilly, after the Avengers’ star refused to self-isolate amid the coronavirus pandemic.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155388-game-of-thrones’-sophie-turner-slams-avengers-star-evangeline-lilly’s-refusal-to-isolate-amid-coronavirus-as-‘fking-stupid’/

 

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Phuket Immigration confirms B500 a day overstay fines are being levied

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

Foreigners queue at the main Phuket Immigration Office in Phuket Town today (Mar 23). Photo: Supplied

 

PHUKET:-- Phuket Immigration has confirmed that B500 a day fines are being levied on any people who remain in the country after their permits to stay have expired.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155400-phuket-immigration-confirms-b500-a-day-overstay-fines-are-being-levied/

 

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GSB to temporarily close 15 branches, GHB to reopen 17

By THE NATION

 

 

Government Savings Bank (GSB) will close 15 branches in Bangkok and nearby areas from today (March 23) until April 12 amid the Covid-19 situation, while Government Housing Bank (GHB) will reopen 17 branches from tomorrow.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155401-gsb-to-temporarily-close-15-branches-ghb-to-reopen-17/

 

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Blue Flag caravan ready for street sales of consumer goods

By The Nation

 

Jurin Laksanawisit, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce

 

The Commerce Ministry will roll out a caravan of 200 Blue Flag vehicles to sell consumer goods and has established two special working groups to prevent and suppress stockpiling and overpricing by retailers, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Jurin Laksanawisit after a meeting held to lay down guidelines on consumer goods as fears grow over the Covid-19 outbreak.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155403-blue-flag-caravan-ready-for-street-sales-of-consumer-goods/

 

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South East Asians consider emergency powers as coronavirus spreads

By Martin Petty, Joseph Sipalan

 

Health workers in protective suits wait for patients in a tent erected to test for coronavirus at a clinic, during the movement control order due to the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia March 23, 2020. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng

 

MANILA/KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Southeast Asian countries considered more emergency powers on Monday to tackle the threat of the coronavirus as the biggest daily jump in cases in Malaysia took the number of infections in the region above 4,000.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155404-south-east-asians-consider-emergency-powers-as-coronavirus-spreads/

 

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Bangkok residents told not to travel outside the city and to at stay home

 

Photo: www.facebook.com/aswinkwanmuang

 

In light of the exponential surge in COVID-19 infections and the potential for increased transmission in upcountry provinces, Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang today appealed to everyone, currently in Bangkok, not to travel out of the city and to stay at home.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155379-bangkok-governor-issues-7-strict-guidelines-for-public-to-tackle-covid-19-spread/?do=findComment&comment=15199469

 

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Hungarians queue for guns for fear of disorder as coronavirus spreads

By Marton Dunai, Bernadett Szabo

 

Gas pistols are displayed at a Hungarian gun shop where people queued up to buy weapons for protection amid the coronavirus pandemic, in Budapest, Hungary, March 20, 2020. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo

 

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Peter Rostas doesn’t want to have any reason to use the gun he was buying, but the young Hungarian father of one was taking no chances with a coronavirus epidemic he fears may bring out the worst in some people.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155405-hungarians-queue-for-guns-for-fear-of-disorder-as-coronavirus-spreads/

 

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UK calls in army and warns people to stay home or face lockdown

By Kate Holton, Sarah Young

 

A woman wearing a mask is seen walking over London bridge with a coronavirus notice in the foreground, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in London, Britain, March 23, 2020. REUTERS/Toby Melville

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain sent in the army to deliver protective equipment to hospitals on Monday and told people to stay at home and heed warnings over social distancing or the government would bring in more extreme measures to stop the coronavirus spread.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155407-uk-calls-in-army-and-warns-people-to-stay-home-or-face-lockdown/

 

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