Pattaya reverts to its ‘sleepy fishing village’ roots

 

An eerie scene as two men emerge out of the darkness of Soi 6 walking towards Beach Road.

 

PATTAYA:--Thailand, like many other tourist destinations, takes a big hit during crises like SARS, political unrest and natural disasters but the coronavirus pandemic is unprecedented. The economic meltdown that began in January has put most in the tourism and entertainment industries out of work, with no end in sight.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155705-pattaya-reverts-to-its-‘sleepy-fishing-village’-roots/

 

 

Covid-19: Chaos as Thais stranded abroad - hundreds couldn't get on Bangkok bound plane from NZ claims industry insider

 

Picture: The Bangkok Insight

 

A member of Thai airways aircrew who was formerly a deputy in charge of staff/company relations has gone on Facebook to say that the plight of Thais abroad trying to return home is getting increasingly desperate. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155717-covid-19-chaos-as-thais-stranded-abroad-hundreds-couldnt-get-on-bangkok-bound-plane-from-nz-claims-industry-insider/

 

Australia boosts lockdown measures as coronavirus cases jump

By Renju Jose and Jonathan Barrett

 

People walk along a near-deserted street is seen during a workday after New South Wales began shutting down non-essential businesses and moving toward harsh penalties to enforce self-isolation as the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) reached a 'critical stage' in Sydney, Australia, March 25, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian officials warned that an accelerating number of coronavirus infections could start overwhelming the country's intensive care units, as stricter social distancing measures came into force on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155718-australia-boosts-lockdown-measures-as-coronavirus-cases-jump/

 

Nine Thai airlines get the nod to ground flights during Covid-19 crisis

By THE NATION

 

 

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has allowed nine airlines to halt their flights due to the Covid-19 situation, director-general Chula Sukmanop said on Tuesday (March 24).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155719-nine-thai-airlines-get-the-nod-to-ground-flights-during-covid-19-crisis/

 

 

First case of Covid-19 infection found in Ayutthaya

By THE NATION

 

 

Ayutthaya has reported the first case of Covid-19 in the province.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155723-first-case-of-covid-19-infection-found-in-ayutthaya/

 

Covid-19: No papers or insurance - you can't come into Thailand, even returning Thais facing travel restrictions

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

Thai media is awash with stories that travellers are being denied entry into Thailand because they do not have the required documentation. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155725-covid-19-no-papers-or-insurance-you-cant-come-into-thailand-even-returning-thais-facing-travel-restrictions/

 

Watch yourself! Court orders Thai held for 12 days after "fake" Covid-19 post - he is later given bail

 

 

People posting untrue or unverified stories about the Covid-19 situation in Thailand may well need to watch their backs, notes Thaivisa. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155731-watch-yourself-court-orders-thai-held-for-12-days-after-fake-covid-19-post-he-is-later-given-bail/

 

Japan says U.S. President Trump supports Olympic delay '100%'

 

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to lead the daily coronavirus response briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S. March 24, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

 

TOKYO (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump fully supports a delay in the Tokyo Olympics agreed between Japan and the international Olympic panel, a Japanese government spokesman said on Wednesday, citing comments made to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in a telephone call.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155732-japan-says-us-president-trump-supports-olympic-delay-100/

 

PHOTOS: Immigration at Chaeng Wattana heaving with foreigners desperately trying to extend their visas

Image: @wirojlak

 

The Thai Immigration office at Chaeng Wattana has been inundated with foreigners desperately trying to extend their visas due to travel restrictions in place following the outbreak of COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155735-photos-immigration-at-chaeng-wattana-heaving-with-foreigners-desperately-trying-to-extend-their-visas/

 

Video: Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, welcome to your private aircraft!

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A Thai Airways air hostess posted a video on Facebook of a flight from the Norwegian capital Oslo to Bangkok. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155740-video-good-afternoon-ladies-and-gentlemen-welcome-to-your-private-aircraft/

 

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Thailand reports 107 new cases of Covid-19

By The Nation

 

 

Thailand's total number of Covid-19 cases rose to 934, after 107 new infections were confirmed over a 24-hour period, Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesman for the Ministry of Public Health, said on Wednesday (March 25).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155729-thailand-records-107-new-coronavirus-cases-bringing-total-to-934-health-official/?do=findComment&comment=15206502

 

Apirat orders curfew for soldiers after five test positive for Covid-19

By The Nation

 

Apirat Kongsompong

 

Army chief General Apirat Kongsompong on Wednesday (March 25) ordered a curfew for soldiers after five in the Army were reportedly infected with Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155759-apirat-orders-curfew-for-soldiers-after-five-test-positive-for-covid-19/

 

Ichitan founder makes available his Chiang Mai hotel to medical personnel fighting Covid-19

By THE NATION

 

 

Ichitan Group founder Tan Passakornnatee informed through his Facebook page on Wednesday (March 25) that he will provide rooms and other services for medical personnel at his Eastin Tan Hotel in Chiang Mai province from April 1.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155760-ichitan-founder-makes-available-his-chiang-mai-hotel-to-medical-personnel-fighting-covid-19/

 

Thailand Post promotes social distancing with pick-up service

By The Nation

 

 

Thailand Post is offering a pick-up service for unlimited number of parcels in response to the government’s campaign “Stay home, Stop virus, Save nation”.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155763-thailand-post-promotes-social-distancing-with-pick-up-service/

 

Female who visited entertainment venues in Bangkok becomes Phitsanulok's first Covid-19 case

By THE NATION

 

 

Phitsanulok province recorded its first Covid-19 patient who is currently undergoing treatment at Buddhachinaraj Hospital, the public health office announced on Wednesday (March 25).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155763-thailand-post-promotes-social-distancing-with-pick-up-service/

 

Dept to follow report of infected prisoner

By THE NATION

 

Narat Sawettanan

 

The Department of Corrections has not received a report on the prisoner said to have contracted Covid-19 , despite the case being raised by the government’s Covid-19 news centre, said director general Narat Sawettanan.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155769-dept-to-follow-report-of-infected-prisoner/

 

April 1 lottery postponed to May 2

By THE NATION

 

 

Aiming to encourage social distancing, the Government Lottery Office has postponed the April 1 draw to May 2 and cancelled the April 16 and May 2 lotteries.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155770-april-1-lottery-postponed-to-may-2/

 

Thai lockdown sparks exodus of 60,000 migrant workers - ministry official

By Panarat Thepgumpanat

 

Migrant workers from Myanmar are seen on the border as they try to go back their home due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at Mae Sot, Thailand, March 24, 2020. REUTERS/Stringer

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - About 60,000 migrant workers living in Thailand have fled the country since authorities shut malls and many businesses at the weekend to curb the spread of the coronavirus, a Thai interior ministry official said on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155771-thai-lockdown-sparks-exodus-of-60000-migrant-workers-ministry-official/

 

Prayut: I am in charge of this mission

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said today that Thailand has reached a turning point in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic and he is now in charge of “every aspect” of his government’s efforts to combat the deadly virus.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155775-prayut-i-am-in-charge-of-this-mission/

 

Crew of THAI flight from London in quarantine as passenger has Covid-19

By The Nation

 

 

Thai Airways (THAI) has isolated the crew of flight TG 917 flying from London to Bangkok after one Thai passenger was reportedly infected with Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155776-crew-of-thai-flight-from-london-in-quarantine-as-passenger-has-covid-19/

 

THAI woes under ‘urgent’ scrutiny

By The Nation

 

 

The multiple problems saddling Thai Airways, including the impact of the Covid-19 virus, are getting urgent attention at the ministries of Finance and Transport and solutions are expected within two months, the permanent secretary at Finance said on Wednesday (March 25).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155777-thai-woes-under-‘urgent’-scrutiny/

 

Thailand closes borders to foreigners

 

 

Thailand has closed all of its borders - land, sea and air - to foreigners trying to enter the country.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155783-thailand-closes-borders-to-foreigners/

 

Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus - Sky News

 

Image: Reuters, file photo

 

Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus, COVID-19, according to Sky News.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155792-prince-charles-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-sky-news/

 

Besieged Lumpinee boxing stadium clarifies number of visitors on March 6

By The Nation

 

 

Lumpinee boxing stadium issued a statement today (March 25) to clarify reports that up to 10,000 people had attended the boxing event on March 6, which was later blamed for the recent spike in Covid-19 infections.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155791-besieged-lumpinee-boxing-stadium-clarifies-number-of-visitors-on-march-6/

 

How virus is spreading in Thailand

By The Nation

 

 

Men carry twice the risk of Covid-19 infection than women, the deputy director-general of the Department of Disease Control told reporters on Wednesday (March 25).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155795-how-virus-is-spreading-in-thailand/

 

COVID-19 - Thai and Malaysian officials to block Thais from returning home

 

 

NARATHIWAT (NNT) - The emergency operations center, in the border district of Su-Ngai Kolok in Narathiwat Province, is working with the Immigration Department Of Malaysia to block Thai workers from crossing the border in either direction, as both countries are scrambling to contain the spread of COVID-19.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155798-covid-19-thai-and-malaysian-officials-to-block-thais-from-returning-home/

 

Retailers ramp up stock replenishment to meet demand

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce’s Inspector General, Chatchai Saksilapachai has visited a distribution center for Big C supercenters at Thanyaburi Khlong 6 in Pathum Thani, where there is no shortage of goods for distribution to retailing points, despite a significant increase in demand.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155801-retailers-ramp-up-stock-replenishment-to-meet-demand/

 

Covid-19 infected anesthesiologist not a new case in Buriram: governor

By The Nation

 

Thatchakorn Hatthathayakul, Middle

 

Thatchakorn Hatthathayakul, governor of Buriram, confirmed today that an anesthesiologist was tested positive for Covid-19 infection, but it was not a new case as it was one of the five existing cases found in the province.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155803-covid-19-infected-anesthesiologist-not-a-new-case-in-buriram-governor/

 

Lark Makes Its Next-Generation Digital Collaboration Platform Available for Free in Thailand

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Singapore-based technology company Lark Technologies Pte. Ltd. today announced that it has made its digital collaboration suite, Lark, available for free across the Southeast Asia region, including Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam. Lark is an all-in-one platform for collaboration that brings together a multitude of essential work tools, including Messenger, Online Docs and Sheets, Cloud Storage, Calendar, and Video Conferencing.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155809-lark-makes-its-next-generation-digital-collaboration-platform-available-for-free-in-thailand/

 

Chiang Mai expects 20,000 to apply for unemployment

By THE NATION

 

 

Chiang Mai’s social security office is expecting some 20,000 laid-off workers to register for unemployment benefits in the wake of numerous public places being temporarily shuttered to stem the spread of Covid-19.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155811-chiang-mai-expects-20000-to-apply-for-unemployment/