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U.N. nuclear agency sending coronavirus testing gear to 40 countries, including Thailand

 

FILE PHOTO: The flag of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) flutters in front of its headquarters in Vienna, Austria September 9, 2019. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

 

VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.N. atomic agency is sending an initial batch of equipment to about 40 countries with which they will be able to perform a standard test for the coronavirus involving a technique derived from nuclear science, it said on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157301-un-nuclear-agency-sending-coronavirus-testing-gear-to-40-countries-including-thailand/

 

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Phuket cuts opening hours of convenience stores, stops bike rental businesses

By THE NATION

 

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Phuket has shut down motorcycle rental businesses in the province, and restricted the opening hours of 24-hour convenience stores. The order was issued by the Phuket Communicable Disease Committee on Wednesday (April 1).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157303-phuket-cuts-opening-hours-of-convenience-stores-stops-bike-rental-businesses/

 

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Thai Airways grounds flights for two months

By The Nation

 

 

Thai Airways International Plc will stop flying for two months.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157309-thai-airways-grounds-flights-for-two-months/

 

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DSI tells 100 staff to work from home after officer contracts Covid-19

By The Nation

 

 

Some 100 officers at the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) have been asked to go on self-quarantine after one DSI officer tested positive for Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157311-dsi-tells-100-staff-to-work-from-home-after-officer-contracts-covid-19/

 

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Germans lift off from Phuket ahead of airport shutdown

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Check-in took two hours before the flight lifted off at 10:10am. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: About 250 people departed Phuket this morning on a special flight organised to take German nationals home on board Condor Airlines flight DE8759, which lifted off at 10:10am.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157313-germans-lift-off-from-phuket-ahead-of-airport-shutdown/

 

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Oh the Ecstasy! Smugglers getting more slapdash hiding "Ya E" in kid's milk formula!

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported that smugglers of the party drug Ecstasy might be getting more slapdash in their methods. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157316-oh-the-ecstasy-smugglers-getting-more-slapdash-hiding-ya-e-in-kids-milk-formula/

 

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14 arrested in Phuket for partying

By The Nation

 

 

Nine foreigners and five Thais were arrested in Phuket province on Wednesday (April 1) for allegedly using drugs and partying in violation of the emergency decree.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157291-busted-in-phuket-foreigners-including-brits-flout-emergency-decree-in-rooftop-drugs-and-booze-party/?do=findComment&comment=15243125

 

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'Shoot them dead' - Philippine leader says won't tolerate lockdown violators

 

FILE PHOTO: A man wearing a protective mask on his neck walks past closed shops in an empty street following the lockdown in the Philippine capital to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Manila, Philippines, March 24, 2020. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

 

MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has warned violators of coronavirus lockdown measures they could be shot for causing trouble and said abuse of medical workers was a serious crime that would not be tolerated.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157320-shoot-them-dead-philippine-leader-says-wont-tolerate-lockdown-violators/

 

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Sorry folks! Alcohol will not kill the virus - in fact it might just kill you quicker!

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Thai authorities have been quick to scotch rumors circulating on Thai social media that drinking beer and spirits can kill the Covid-19 virus. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157321-sorry-folks-alcohol-will-not-kill-the-virus-in-fact-it-might-just-kill-you-quicker/

 

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Thailand announces 104 new COVID-19 cases, total of 505 patients now discharged

 

FILE PHOTO: Reuters

 

Thailand on Thursday announced 104 new coronavirus cases, and 3 deaths, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 1,875.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157323-thailand-announces-104-new-covid-19-cases-total-of-505-patients-now-discharged/

 

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Mahasarakham orders shops closed at night

By THE NATION

 

 

The Northeast province of Mahasarakham on Thursday (April 2) tightened restrictions aimed at halting the spread of deadly Covid-19 virus. The clampdown came a day after Governor Kiatisak Chanthra ordered at-risk businesses and venues to close during nighttime hours until April 20 (8am).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157339-mahasarakham-orders-shops-closed-at-night/

 

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Three patients die as 104 new cases confirmed in Thailand (Updated)

By The Nation

 

 

The government reported 104 new Covid-19 infections and three more deaths on Thursday (April 2), raising the total number of cases recorded nationwide to 1,875 with 15 deaths.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157323-thailand-announces-104-new-covid-19-cases-total-of-505-patients-now-discharged/?do=findComment&comment=15243830

 

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UPDATE

Thailand reports 104 new coronavirus cases, three new deaths

 

A volunteer wearing a face mask due to the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) gives hand gels to homeless people before they receiving food at the Wat Arun Ratchavararam in Bangkok Thailand, April 2, 2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand reported 104 new coronavirus cases, bringing its total to 1,875 cases, a spokesman for the government's Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration said on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157323-thailand-announces-104-new-covid-19-cases-total-of-505-patients-now-discharged/?do=findComment&comment=15243857

 

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Covid-19 can attack the brain and heart, expert says

By The Nation

 

Dr Teerawat Hemachuta, File Photo

 

The new coronavirus (Covid-19) can damage not only the lungs and respiratory system but also the brain and heart, a case in China reveals.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157340-covid-19-can-attack-the-brain-and-heart-expert-says/

 

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Storm wreaks havoc in Loei

By The Nation

 

 

Dozens of buildings were left destroyed or damaged in Loei after a storm slammed into the northeastern province on Thursday (April 2).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157341-storm-wreaks-havoc-in-loei/

 

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Satun announces lockdown to prevent Covid-19 infection

By The Nation

 

 

Satun is imposing a lockdown from Friday (April 3), prohibiting people from entering or leaving the province.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157343-satun-announces-lockdown-to-prevent-covid-19-infection/

 

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RTAF to test its robot nurse among Covid-19 patients

By The Nation

 

 

Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is currently developing a robot nurse to help medical personnel enter patient area, RTAF chief Air Chief Marshal Manat Wongwat said on Thursday (April 2).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157345-thai-air-force-to-test-its-robot-nurse-among-covid-19-patients/

 

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Canal boats armed against virus

By THE NATION

 

 

Bangkok’s canal ferry service is joining other city transport providers in ramping up measures to combat coronavirus.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157348-bangkoks-canal-boats-armed-against-virus/

 

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New locally produced Covid-19 test kits to be distributed soon

By The Nation

 

File photo

 

Siam Bioscience has joined hands with the Department of Medical Science to develop a new test kit for detecting Covid-19, and the first lot of 20,000 kits was delivered to Government House today (April 2).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157351-new-locally-produced-covid-19-test-kits-to-be-distributed-soon/

 

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Thailand to announce nationwide curfew starting Friday

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand is to announce a nationwide curfew between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. starting Friday to try to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, the government said in a statement on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157354-thailand to-announce-nationwide-curfew-starting-friday/

 

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Prayut orders halt to arrivals from overseas to curb virus spread

 

Dr. Thaveesilp Wissanuyothin

 

The government is focusing its attempts to curb the spread of the coronavirus on Thais and foreigners entering Thailand from overseas as the 104 new infection cases were reported today with three deaths.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157357-prayut-orders-halt-to-arrivals-from-overseas-to-curb-virus-spread/

 

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Virus victim on train had just returned from India

By THE NATION

 

 

A 57-year-old Thai man found dead on a Bangkok-Narathiwat on Tuesday (March 31) had just returned from India, initial investigations show.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157371-virus-victim-on-train-had-just-returned-from-india/

 

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Electricity bills cut by 3% to ease virus burden

By THE NATION

 

 

The Energy Regulatory Committee has ordered three state electricity authorities to cut electricity bills by three per cent for all types of consumers for the next three months.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157372-electricity-bills-cut-by-3-to-ease-virus-burden/

 

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World Bank optimistic of Thai economic recovery next year despite likely contraction in 2020

By The Nation

 

 

The impact of the Covid-19 outbreak will be severe beyond expectation, the World Bank warned but added it was confident that Thailand has the financial resources and innovative policies to deal with the challenges.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157374-world-bank-optimistic-of-thai-economic-recovery-next-year-despite-likely-contraction-in-2020/

 

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Home alone: Strain of being away from office and colleagues

By Jintana Panyaarvudh

 

 

Khajorn Chiaranaipanich noticed his staff were posting odd messages and complaints on social media about a week after they were instructed to work from home in line with moves to combat Covid-19 outbreak. He was concerned that this out-of-character behaviour was caused by the new measure.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157375-home-alone-strain-of-being-away-from-office-and-colleagues/

 

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Free Covid-19 testing for taxi drivers

By THE NATION

 

 

Prince Hospital Suvarnabhumi is offering free testing for Covid-19 infection for taxi drivers until April 10.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157376-free-covid-19-testing-for-taxi-drivers/

 

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Two Bangkok hotels ready to house recovering Covid-19 patients

By The Nation

 

 

The Public Health Ministry urged Bangkok hotels on Thursday (April 2) to make room for Covid-19 patients who are close to recovery. Deputy Public Health Minister Satit Pitutecha said the ministry is seeking alternative accommodation for recovering patients because hospitals are fast running out of beds due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157377-two-bangkok-hotels-ready-to-house-recovering-covid-19-patients/

 

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Goodbye, green - Bangkok laments park closures in virus battle

By Patpicha Tanakasempipat

 

A volunteer wearing a face mask due to the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) gives hand gels to homeless people before they receiving food at the Wat Arun Ratchavararam in Bangkok Thailand, April 2, 2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - For many residents of bustling Bangkok, a daily walk or run through central Lumpini Park is considered a sanity saver, and especially these days as most people remain indoors during the coronavirus outbreak.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157379-goodbye-green-bangkok-laments-park-closures-in-virus-battle/

 

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Under pressure, Johnson vows 'massive' coronavirus tests increase

By Guy Faulconbridge, Kate Holton

 

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson waves as he leaves Downing Street, as the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues. London, Britain, March 25, 2020. REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson promised to ramp up testing for coronavirus after his government faced criticism for being slower than some European peers to roll out mass checks for front-line health workers and the population.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157380-under-pressure-johnson-vows-massive-coronavirus-tests-increase/

 

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Onshore quarantine of U.S. aircraft carrier sailors begins on Guam

By Maureen Maratita

 

FILE PHOTO: The USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) is seen while entering into the port in Da Nang, Vietnam, March 5, 2020. REUTERS/Kham/

 

HAGATNA, Guam (Reuters) - About 1,000 sailors from the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt - roughly a fifth of its crew - were under quarantine at a U.S. naval base on Guam on Thursday as the Navy sought to control a coronavirus outbreak aboard the warship.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157382-onshore-quarantine-of-us-aircraft-carrier-sailors-begins-on-guam/