Foreigner Wrecks Chiang Mai Stall After Smoking Ban Warning

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Sakon Nakhon man shot dead after car chase, gun fight with police

By THE NATION

 

 

A Sakon Nakhon man was shot dead by police after high drama that involved a car chase and a shootout.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1160996-sakon-nakhon-man-shot-dead-after-car-chase-gun-fight-with-police/

 

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Prisons get Bt193m budget to prevent Covid-19 from spreading

By THE NATION

 

Narat Sawettanan

 

The Department of Corrections has disbursed Bt193.52 million to prisons nationwide to procure medical supplies for protection against Covid-19 and reduce crowdedness, director-general Narat Sawettanan said on Wednesday (April 22).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1160998-prisons-get-bt193m-budget-to-prevent-covid-19-from-spreading/

 

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Investigation underway after jilted lover is shot in his car by police after chase

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Thai police in the north east of the country shot and killed a driver after he fired on them following a chase yesterday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1160996-sakon-nakhon-man-shot-dead-after-car-chase-gun-fight-with-police/?do=findComment&comment=15328674

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Hua Hin: Covid-19 patient praises professionalism of Thai doctors and nurses - but lockdown remains

 

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It was all smiles at Bangkok Hua Hin Hospital after the last patient being treated for Covid-19 symptoms in Prajuab Khiri Khan was released. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161001-hua-hin-covid-19-patient-praises-professionalism-of-thai-doctors-and-nurses-but-lockdown-remains/

 

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Covid-19: Foreigners stepping up to help stricken Thais

 

 

MCOT reported that foreigners and their Thai friends were doing great work in Chiang Mai to alleviate the hardship caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161003-covid-19-foreigners-stepping-up-to-help-stricken-thais/

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Koh Samui: Could be worse! Stranded tourists enjoying "beautiful" Samui beach

 

Picture: Manager

 

Manager's reporters went to Koh Samui's famed Chaweng Beach yesterday and found an idyllic scene. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161011-koh-samui-could-be-worse-stranded-tourists-enjoying-beautiful-samui-beach/

 

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Pattaya beaches: Police out with drones and loudspeakers ensuring the beaches remain shut

 

Picture: Pattaya Covid-19

 

The Pattaya Covid-19 page on Facebook featured a story about a Thai disaster mitigation foundation working with Pattaya police to keep the beaches free of people during the pandemic. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161017-pattaya-beaches-police-out-with-drones-and-loudspeakers-ensuring-the-beaches-remain-shut/

 

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Italians and Thais arrested after shooting porno in southern Thailand - drugs found too

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported that Thai immigration in Satun in southern Thailand went to a resort on Pak Bara beach where they found two Italians and two Thai women making a sex video. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161022-italians-and-thais-arrested-after-shooting-porno-in-southern-thailand-drugs-found-too/

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After Covid comes "Cohep"! Summer storms with hail hit North East - lightning victim and crops damaged

 

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A phu yai ban (village leader) in the hills of Phu Thap Boek in Petchabun said that hail storms that hit his area yesterday were the worst in 40 years. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161024-after-covid-comes-cohep-summer-storms-with-hail-hit-north-east-lightning-victim-and-crops-damaged/

 

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Thailand reports 13 new coronavirus cases, one new death

 

FILE PHOTO: Reuters

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand reported 13 new coronavirus cases on Thursday and one more death, a 78-year-old woman who had other health complications.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161027-thailand-reports-lowest-number-of-new-covid-19-cases-since-march-14/

 

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Sadao checkpoint closed after two officials contract Covid-19

By THE NATION

 

An official at Sadao border checkpoint is disinfecting travelers' luggage (file photo).

 

The Sadao border checkpoint in Songkhla province will be closed for seven days after one immigration staff and one police officer contracted Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161033-sadao-checkpoint-closed-after-two-officials-contract-covid-19/

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Ko Rok plays host to false killer whales 

By The Nation

 

 

Ko Rok Island in Krabi province on Friday (April 23) saw some unusual guests: a throng of false killer whales, leaving officials at Mu Ko Lanta National Park mesmerised.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161040-ko-rok-plays-host-to-false-killer-whales /

 

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China eases Thai fruit jam by opening two more border points

By THE NATION

 

 

China has opened two more border points for the transportation of Thai fruits during the Covid-19 crisis, reveals Department of Agriculture director general Sermsuk Salakpetch.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161050-china-eases-thai-fruit-jam-by-opening-two-more-border-points/

 

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28 million Thais apply for cash handouts

By The Nation

 

 

More than 28 million Thais have registered to receive the government's Bt5,000 cash handout before the system closed at midnight.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161051-28-million-thais-apply-for-cash-handouts/

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State Railway kicks off bidding for Bt1.67 billion repair contract

By THE NATION

 

 

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has published terms of reference for contractors bidding for the contract to repair GEA (General Electric Airbrake) locomotives, acting SRT governor Worawut Mala revealed.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161053-state-railway-kicks-off-bidding-for-bt167-billion-repair-contract/

 

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GPO ups production of five drugs needed to fight Covid-19

By The Nation

 

File photo

 

The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) has increased production of five drugs used treat Covid-19 to make sure that it will be sufficient for all patients.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161055-gpo-ups-production-of-five-drugs-needed-to-fight-covid-19/

 

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Patong post office staffer new COVID-19 case in Phuket, total hits 197

By The Phuket News

 

Image: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (Apr 23) announced one more new confirmed case of people in Phuket infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus. This time a staffer at a post office in Patong.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161056-patong-post-office-staffer-new-covid-19-case-in-phuket-total-hits-197/

 

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Airports of Thailand offers discount for airlines as passengers drop

 

FILE PHOTO: Chinese students living in Thailand wear protective suits as a measure of protection against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as they walk at the Suvarnabhumi Airport before boarding a repatriation flight, in Bangkok, Thailand April 21, 2020. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - State-owned Airports of Thailand Pcl <AOT.BK> said on Thursday it would offer new measures for airlines and businesses to mitigate the impact of the decline in flights and passengers amid the coronavirus outbreak.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161058-airports-of-thailand-offers-discount-for-airlines-as-passengers-drop/

 

 

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Drug raids net 10 suspects, including two fugitives

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The raids netted drugs, firearms and 10 suspects, including two fugitives. Photo: Phuket Provincial Police

 

PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have arrested 10 suspects in a slew of raids with more than 4,000 pills of methamphetamine (ya bah), 26 grammes of crystal meth (ya ice), 50 kilograms of kratom leaves, and two firearms and ammunition seized.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161061-drug-raids-net-10-suspects-including-two-fugitives/

 

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Unicef boosts Thailand’s Covid testing push

By The Nation

 

 

Unicef is contributing to national efforts to expand testing for Covid-19 by providing testing reagents worth Bt5 million. The reagents will support Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute (BIDI), a main centre for testing as Thailand battles the pandemic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161065-unicef-boosts-thailand’s-covid-testing-push/

 

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PHOTOS: Construction of Suvarnabhumi’s new passenger terminal gathers speed

 

Image: AOT

 

While Suvarnabhumi Airport might be all but deserted of passengers, construction of a new terminal is gathering speed.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161066-photos-construction-of-suvarnabhumi’s-new-passenger-terminal-gathers-speed/

 

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Govt orders 25 free mineral water dispensers nationwide

By The Nation

 

 

The government has instructed the Department of Groundwater Resources to set up 25 drinking water dispensers on main roads across the nation to ensure people stay hydrated during the searing hot summer months.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161075-govt-orders-25-free-mineral-water-dispensers-nationwide/

 

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Hospital director criticises govt for Bt3.6bn ‘cut’ to health budget

By The Nation

 

Supat Hasuwannakit

 

The director of a local hospital in Songkhla province has criticised the government's decision to redirect billions of baht from the health budget to fund Covid-19 preventive measures.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161076-hospital-director-criticises-govt-for-bt36bn-‘cut’-to-health-budget/

 

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Expert virologist spells out main criteria for Covid-19 safe zone

By THE NATION

 

Yong Poovorawan

 

Only a place that has been free from a Covid-19 case for 28 days can be considered a safe zone, Dr Yong Poovorawan, expert virologist at Chulalongkorn University, said.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161077-expert-virologist-spells-out-main-criteria-for-covid-19-safe-zone/

 

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Social Security Office prepares to compensate people affected by crisis

By THE NATION

 

 

More than 1.2 million people have registered for compensation under the Social Security Act after they had to stop working due to the forced closure of their workplaces under efforts to curb the Covid-19 contagion, Pitsamai Nithiphaiboon, spokesperson for the Social Security Office (SSO), said on Thursday (April 23).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161078-social-security-office-prepares-to-compensate-people-affected-by-crisis/

 

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Coronavirus brings UK economy to its knees in April - PMI

By Andy Bruce

 

FILE PHOTO: A general view of an empty high street in Hemel Hempstead as the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, Britain March 24, 2020. REUTERS/Matthew Childs/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Coronavirus hit Britain’s economy in April with more force than even the most pessimistic forecasters had feared as businesses reported a historic collapse in demand during a nationwide lockdown, a survey showed on Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161079-coronavirus-brings-uk-economy-to-its-knees-in-april-pmi/

 

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"Just another patient": New Zealand nurse tells of treating British PM for virus

 

FILE PHOTO: Police officers outside of the St Thomas' Hospital after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to intensive care after his coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms worsened and has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputise. London, Britain, April 6, 2020. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - A New Zealand nurse who treated British Prime Minister Boris Johnson while he was in hospital with the coronavirus said she saw the world leader as “just another patient” and that she thought he was joking when he singled her out for praise.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161080-just-another-patient-new-zealand-nurse-tells-of-treating-british-pm-for-virus/

 

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Blood-pressure drugs are in the crosshairs of COVID-19 research

By Deborah J. Nelson

 

FILE PHOTO: A member of the French Civil Protection service measures blood pressure of a man suspected of being infected with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), as its spread continues, in Paris, France, April 5, 2020. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Scientists are baffled by how the coronavirus attacks the body - killing many patients while barely affecting others.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161082-blood-pressure-drugs-are-in-the-crosshairs-of-covid-19-research/

 

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Guards chief: U.S. warships will be destroyed if they threaten Iran in Gulf

 

FILE PHOTO: Hossein Salami, deputy head of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, speaks during Tehran's Friday prayers July 16, 2010. REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl

 

DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran will destroy U.S. warships if its security is threatened in the Gulf, the head of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards told state TV on Thursday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump warned Tehran over “harassment” of U.S. vessels.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161083-guards-chief-us-warships-will-be-destroyed-if-they-threaten-iran-in-gulf/

 

 

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Australia to pursue coronavirus investigation at World Health Assembly

By Kirsty Needham

 

FILE PHOTO: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks during a joint press conference at Admiralty House in Sydney, Australia, February 28, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia will push for an international investigation into the coronavirus pandemic at next month’s annual meeting of the World Health Assembly, the decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), its prime minister said on Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161084-australia-to-pursue-coronavirus-investigation-at-world-health-assembly/