webfact Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 Vet who broke curfew to treat sick animal finds himself in jail - later apologises File photo A vet who went on Facebook to say he had been arrested while out on a mercy call to help a sick animal during the 10 pm to 4 am curfew has apologized after a firestorm of negative comment was directed against the authorities. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158402-vet-who-broke-curfew-to-treat-sick-animal-finds-himself-in-jail-later-apologises/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 Covid-19: Race on to contain virus before the rainy season sets in File photo Channel 7 reported that the Center for Disease Control was desperate to control the coronavirus outbreak in Thailand while it was still the hot season. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158405-covid-19-race-on-to-contain-virus-before-the-rainy-season-sets-in/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 Huge queues filmed at Pattaya immigration Video screenshot A Thai woman posted a 30 second video of a huge queue stretching all around the road at Pattaya immigration this morning. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158410-huge-queues-filmed-at-pattaya-immigration/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 Thailand reports 111 new coronavirus cases, 3 more deaths File photo/Reuters BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand on Wednesday reported 111 new coronavirus cases and 3 more deaths. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158412-thailand reports-111-new-coronavirus-cases-3-more-deaths/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 Chonburi Immigration opens new temporary office in Pattaya Picture @RichardBarrow Chonburi Immigration will open a new temporary office in Pattaya on Thursday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158417-chonburi-immigration-opens-new-temporary-office-in-pattaya/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Phuket Immigration launches ‘field offices’ in lockdown areas By Tanyaluk Sakoot The new locations will be posted on the Phuket Immigration website as and when they change. Image: Phuket Immigration / Facebook PHUKET: Phuket Immigration has launched “field offices” to help foreigners avoid having to travel across the island in order to visit an immigration office. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158422-phuket-immigration-launches-‘field-offices’-in-lockdown-areas/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 Phuket random testing campaign to test 3,000 people for COVID-19 By Khunanya Wanchanwet Random testing in Patong has identified at least 60 people with the initial symptoms of COVID-19. Photo: Patong Municipality PHUKET: Health officials have set a target of screening up to 3,000 people in just three main areas in Phuket in the hope of identifying people infected with COVID-19 before those people can spread the disease further. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158429-phuket-random-testing-campaign-to-test-3000-people-for-covid-19/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 Famous Chiang Mai beauty spot ravaged by fire By The Nation One of the country’s most popular hiking spots has become the latest victim of wildfires that have sprung up across the North over the past few months. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158431-famous-chiang-mai-beauty-spot-ravaged-by-fire/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 Koh Lanta shut after 4 infections found By The Nation Koh Lanta in Krabi province is to be closed after four cases of Covid-19 were found on the island, which has now been labelled a hotspot of potential infection. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158433-koh-lanta-shut-after-4-infections-found/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 UPDATE: Three foreigners succumb to Covid-19 as 111 new cases reported in Thailand By The Nation Thailand’s total number of Covid-19 patients rose to 2,258, with 111 new cases confirmed over a 24-hour period while three foreigners died, Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesman of the government's Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, said on Wednesday (April 8). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158412-thailand reports-111-new-coronavirus-cases-3-more-deaths/?do=findComment&comment=15270934 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 New robot from Chula to help in battle against Covid-19 By THE NATION Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Engineering launched “CU-RoboCovid” on Wednesday (April 8 ) to help doctors and nurses who are in the frontline of the battle against Covid-19. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158436-new-robot-from-chula-to-help-in-battle-against-covid-19/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 Bangkok website for Covid self-assessment goes viral By The Nation A Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) website where users can assess their risk of being infected with Covid-19 virus has become a big hit with city residents. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158437-bangkok-website-for-covid-self-assessment-goes-viral/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 Virus drains Thailand of 8.5 million visitors By THE NATION The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has revealed that the number of international visitors arriving in Thailand between January and March fell by 8.54 million, or 35.3 per cent, to 15.67 million, compared to the same period last year. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158442-virus-drains-thailand-of-85-million-visitors/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 Over 1,000 prosecuted for violating curfew order By The Nation More than 1,000 people were found to have violated the night curfew imposed after an emergency decree was issued, Royal Thai Police said on Wednesday (April 8). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158444-over-1000-prosecuted-for-violating-curfew-order/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jonathan Fairfield Posted April 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2020 PM Prayuth signs order to grant visa amnesty to foreigners in Thailand Thailand’s Prime Minister on Wednesday signed the order to grant visa amnesty to foreigners left stranded in Thailand due to COVID-19. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158449-pm-prayuth-signs-order-to-grant-visa-amnesty-to-foreigners-in-thailand/ 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Phuket Songkran allowed, but stay in your subdistrict, says Governor By The Phuket News People in Phuket wil be allowed to celebrate Songkran on the streets, but must stay within their subdistrict, the Governor explained. Photo: Seed Church Thailand PHUKET:-- All subdistricts in Phuket will be under “lockdown” orders by this coming Monday (Apr 13) and people will be allowed to celebrate Songkran on the streets, but not travel to other parts of the island, the Phuket Governor has announced. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158458-phuket-songkran-allowed-but-stay-in-your-subdistrict-says-governor/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Korn urges govt to push for price cuts of necessities By The Nation The government should discuss with retailers, wholesalers, and convenience store entrepreneurs on reducing product prices to raise the buying power of the government's cash handouts, former finance minister Korn Chatikavanij said. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158460-korn-urges-govt-to-push-for-price-cuts-of-necessities/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 32 Thais stranded in Japan finally come home By THE NATION Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesperson for the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, said on Wednesday (April 8 ) that 32 Thais who were stranded in Japan will arrive in Bangkok at 3.30pm. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158461-32-thais-stranded-in-japan-finally-come-home/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 ‘Patient Under Investigation’ criteria stretched to cover more people By The Nation The Public Health Ministry has expanded the definition of “Patient Under Investigation” (PUI) to four cases where free tests will be administered, Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesman of the government's Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, said on Wednesday (April 8). Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158462-‘patient-under-investigation’-criteria-stretched-to-cover-more-people/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 10 items you should carry when stepping out By The Nation Though we are all practising social distancing and trying to stay at home, here are 10 items that should be kept handy: Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158464-10-items-you-should-carry-when-stepping-out/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 BMA launches mobile unit for Covid-19 swab tests By THE NATION Governor Aswin Kwanmuang, left, and Parkpoom Dejhutsadin, right The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), in collaboration with with the well-known Mor Lab Panda Facebook page run by medical technologist Parkpoom Dejhutsadin, has launched a mobile unit to provide Covid-19 swab tests for high-risk cases at their homes or at their communities, Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang said on Wednesday (April 8). Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158466-bma-launches-mobile-unit-for-covid-19-swab-tests/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 7-Elevens battle virus with temperature guns By The Nation The nationwide chain of 7-Eleven stores has launched in-store temperature testing, mask-wearing and a limit on customers in stores at any one time, as part of measures to contain the spread of Covid-19. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158469-7-elevens-battle-virus-with-temperature-guns/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Heath Ledger turned down Oscars speech due to homophobic ‘Brokeback Mountain’ jokes By Ella Kemp Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger in 'Brokeback Mountain' (Credit: Focus Features) Heath Ledger refused to deliver the opening monologue at the 2007 Oscars alongside Brokeback Mountain co-star Jake Gyllenhaal, as the Academy was keen to incorporate jokes about the film. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158471-heath-ledger-turned-down-oscars-speech-due-to-homophobic-‘brokeback-mountain’-jokes/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Naomi Watts has hilarious meltdown during self-isolation By Caroline Feraday Naomi, who shares her two children with ex-boyfriend Liev Schreiber, posted a video to her Instagram, which showed The Impossible star make-up free and screaming out in slow motion / Credit: Instagram NAOMI Watts had the kind of bad day we can all relate to on Tuesday. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158472-naomi-watts-has-hilarious-meltdown-during-self-isolation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Ellen DeGeneres slammed on Twitter for joking that self-isolating in her mansion 'is like being in jail' By RACHEL MCGRATH Insensitive: She's joined the ranks of talk show hosts doing episodes from home. But Ellen DeGeneres faced backlash after joking that self-isolating in her mansion was 'like being in jail' She's joined the ranks of talk show hosts doing episodes from their home. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158473-ellen-degeneres-slammed-on-twitter-for-joking-that-self-isolating-in-her-mansion-is-like-being-in-jail/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Bridge on Genoa to Florence road collapses, two vehicles involved A collapsed bridge is seen on SP70 provincial roadway near Aulla, Italy, April 8, 2020. Vigili del Fuoco/Handout via REUTERS MILAN (Reuters) - A bridge on a normally busy road in northern Italy collapsed on Wednesday but only two drivers were caught up in the chaos, the fire brigade said, as the coronavirus lockdown has largely halted traffic. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158475-bridge-on-genoa-to-florence-road-collapses-two-vehicles-involved/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 PM Johnson stable after second night in intensive care battling COVID-19 By Guy Faulconbridge, Kate Holton, Kylie MacLellan General view of 10 Downing Street as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, London, Britain, April 8, 2020. REUTERS/Hannah McKay LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spent a second night in intensive care and was in a stable condition on Wednesday after receiving oxygen support for COVID-19 complications, raising questions about how key decisions would be taken in his absence. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158482-pm-johnson-stable-after-second-night-in-intensive-care-battling-covid-19/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Trump holds support of political base in virus-prone states By Saundra Amrhein, Tim Reid, Julia Harte, Ryan McNeill FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the daily coronavirus task force briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 7, 2020. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (Reuters) - Earl Kerr, a 57-year-old electrical contractor in Jacksonville, Florida, says he fears for his 80-year-old mother, who entered an assisted living facility just before the coronavirus pandemic hit the United States. And he says he worries that the tanking economy will sink his small business. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158483-trump-holds-support-of-political-base-in-virus-prone-states/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 UK nowhere near lifting coronavirus lockdown: London mayor FILE PHOTO: Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is seen outside Downing Street, as the coronavirus outbreak continues, in London, Britain March 16, 2020. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls LONDON (Reuters) - Britain is nowhere near lifting the lockdown measures it put in place to tackle the spread of the coronavirus as the peak is still more than a week away, London Mayor Sadiq Khan said on Wednesday. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158484-uk-nowhere-near-lifting-coronavirus-lockdown-london-mayor/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Spain's number of coronavirus deaths rises by 757 to over 14,500 FILE PHOTO: A worker washes the street outside of a medical emergency facility during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Barcelona, Spain April 7, 2020. REUTERS/Nacho Doce MADRID (Reuters) - The number of daily coronavirus deaths rose in Spain for the second day on Wednesday as 757 people died over the past 24 hours, though the pace of the proportional daily increase in the death toll slowed down slightly, the health ministry said. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158485-spains-number-of-coronavirus-deaths-rises-by-757-to-over-14500/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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