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Eight Thai airlines seek $770 million government assistance

 

 

FILE PHOTO: A Thia Air Asia Airbus A320-200 plane prepares for take off at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, June 29, 2016. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand’s budget and full-service carriers are seeking soft-loans worth 25 billion baht (624.45 million pounds) from the government to support their businesses amid the coronavirus outbreak, an airline executive said on Friday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161277-eight-thai-airlines-seek-770-million-government-assistance/

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As U.S. coronavirus death toll tops 50,000, a handful of states edge toward reopening

By Rich McKay

 

Barber Tommy Thomas, 69, who has been cutting hair for 50 years, gives his long-time customer Fred Bentley a haircut after the Georgia governor allowed a select number of businesses to open during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. April 24, 2020. REUTERS/Julio-Cesar Chavez

 

ATLANTA (Reuters) - With the U.S. coronavirus death toll topping 50,000, Georgia, Oklahoma and a handful of other states took the first tentative steps at reopening for business on Friday, despite the disapproval of President Donald Trump and health experts.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161300-as-us-coronavirus-death-toll-tops-50000-a-handful-of-states-edge-toward-reopening/

 

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Brazil 'super minister' quits in Bolsonaro's worst crisis yet

By Ricardo Brito

 

Brazil's Justice Minister Sergio Moro speaks during a news conference in Brasilia, Brazil April 24, 2020. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino

 

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro suffered the heaviest blow to his presidency so far as his popular justice minister quit on Friday and accused him of potentially criminal meddling in law enforcement, adding to the turmoil of a government struggling to confront a fast-growing coronavirus outbreak.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161302-brazil-super-minister-quits-in-bolsonaros-worst-crisis-yet/

 

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Gunman started Canada's worst mass shooting after his girlfriend fled

By Moira Warburton and Steve Scherer

 

FILE PHOTO: The makeshift memorial that has been placed in the memory of Kristen Beaton, who was expecting her third child and was killed along Plains Road during Sunday’s mass shooting is seen in Debert, Nova Scotia, Canada April 23, 2020. REUTERS/Tim Krochak

 

TORONTO/OTTAWA (Reuters) - The gunman in Canada's worst ever mass shooting began the weekend rampage that ultimately killed 22 people after his girlfriend escaped him when he assaulted her, a top police official said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161303-gunman-started-canadas-worst-mass-shooting-after-his-girlfriend-fled/

 

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Australia, New Zealand honour military personnel from home as coronavirus scuppers parades

By Colin Packham

 

A combination picture shows the Lone Pine Australian memorial on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Canakkale province, Turkey, April 25, 2019 (top) and after the commemorations marking the 105th anniversary of the World War One battle of Gallipoli have been cancelled due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, April 24, 2020 (bottom). REUTERS/Kemal Aslan, Mehmet Caliskan

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Thousands of people across Australia and New Zealand on Saturday honoured their country's military personnel in private ceremonies held in driveways and on balconies as the coronavirus outbreak forced traditional Anzac Day memorials to be cancelled for the first time in decades.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161304-australia-new-zealand-honour-military-personnel-from-home-as-coronavirus-scuppers-parades/

 

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Disinfectant makers steer consumers away from Trump's coronavirus comments

By Martinne Geller and Jonathan Stempel

 

FILE PHOTO: Products produced by Reckitt Benckiser; Vanish, Finish, Dettol and Harpic, are seen in London, Britain February 12, 2008. REUTERS/Stephen Hird/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Makers of household cleaners on Friday took the unusual step of urging people not to drink or inject their products, after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested researchers try using them to cure COVID-19 patients.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161305-disinfectant-makers-steer-consumers-away-from-trumps-coronavirus-comments/

 

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Police say Bang Tao checkpoint runner has ‘mental illness’

By Khunanya Wanchanwet

 

The woman rode through the checkpoint in the oncoming lane. Screengrab: Supplied

 

PHUKET: Police say that a woman who rode through the checkpoint in front of the Tesco Lotus store on Srisoonthorn Rd in Cherng Talay earlier today (Apr 24), heading towards Bang Tao – currently the area with the highest concentration of newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the island – is suffering from a ‘mental illness’.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161309-police-say-bang-tao-checkpoint-runner-has-‘mental-illness’/

 

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Saliva tests found to be effective for Covid-19

By THE NATION

 

 

Ramathibodi Hospital has learned tests on suspected persons’ saliva for Covid-19 is as precise as tests using secretions from the nose or throat, public health officials announced on Friday (April 24).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161310-saliva-tests-found-to-be-effective-for-covid-19/

 

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More remedial measures in pipeline, says finance minister

By The Nation

 

Uttama Savanayana

 

Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana said more Covid-19 remedial measures for farmers will be proposed to the Cabinet next week and implemented by May. The announcement came after Uttama met with executives of state banks.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161311-more-remedial-measures-in-pipeline-says-finance-minister/

 

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NWR gets green light for Suvarnabhumi runway construction

By THE NATION

 

Photo credit: Line today

 

Airports of Thailand (AOT) has approved the result of bidding to construct the third runway at Suvarnabhumi Airport, which was won by a joint venture led by SET-listed construction firm Nawarat Patanakarn Public Company Ltd (NWR).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161312-nwr-gets-green-light-for-suvarnabhumi-runway-construction/

 

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Contagion not affecting coal business much, says top boss at AGE

By The Nation

 

 

The year of 2019 has proved to be very profitable for Asia Green Energy (AGE) as it earned Bt272 million compared to Bt120 million in the previous year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161313-contagion-not-affecting-coal-business-much-says-top-boss-at-age/

 

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Domestic flights may resume on May 1, but under strict conditions

By The Nation

 

 

If provinces where tourist destinations are located start lifting their restrictions next month, then airlines will be allowed to resume domestic flight services but only under strict conditions.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161314-domestic-flights-may-resume-on-may-1-but-under-strict-conditions/

 

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Auto production target for 2020 revised down in wake of Covid-19 crisis

By THE NATION

 

 

The Federation of Thai Industries’ Automotive Industry Club has decided to revise down the vehicle production target this year from 2 million units to between 1 million and 1.4 million if the Covid-19 crisis drags on until June, the club’s spokesperson Surapong Paisitpatanapong said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161315-auto-production-target-for-2020-revised-down-in-wake-of-covid-19-crisis/

 

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SET reacts to bleak US economic data

By The Nation

 

 

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index dropped by 1.40 points, or 0.11 per cent, to 1,271.13 on Friday (April 24) morning.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161316-set-reacts-to-bleak-us-economic-data/

 

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Factories urged to automate as defence against future outbreaks

By THE NATION

 

 

Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) vice chairman Montri Mahapreukpong has advised manufacturers to adopt changes to curb future outbreaks of Covid-19 and other new viruses.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161319-factories-urged-to-automate-as-defence-against-future-outbreaks/

 

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Weakening baht boosts gold price to eight-year high

By The Nation

 

 

The weakening baht pushed gold price up by Bt50 per baht weight in morning trade on Friday (April 24), as the precious metal hit a new high in eight years, the Gold Traders Association reported.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161320-weakening-baht-boosts-gold-price-to-eight-year-high/

 

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THAI and Wunderman Thompson launch 'Stay Home Miles Exchange' campaign

By THE NATION

 

 

Thai Airways International Pcl (THAI) in collaboration with creative agency Wunderman Thompson has launched "THAI Stay Home Miles Exchange" Royal Orchid Plus (ROP) campaign.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161321-thai-and-wunderman-thompson-launch-stay-home-miles-exchange-campaign/

 

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SET slumps over worries of weakening US economy and effectiveness of Remdesivir drug

By The Nation

 

 

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index closed at 1,258.78 today (April 24), dropping by 13.75 points or 1.08 percent.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161323-set-slumps-over-worries-of-weakening-us-economy-and-effectiveness-of-remdesivir-drug/

 

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Isuzu to resume manufacturing in May

By THE NATION

 

 

Isuzu Motors (Thailand) will soon resume manufacturing operations at its two plants, Tri Petch Isuzu Sales Co Ltd, the official distributor of Isuzu vehicles in Thailand, announced on Friday (April 24). Isuzu will reopen its plant in Samut Prakan’s Phra Phradaeng district on May 5 and the plant in Chachoengsao’s Gateway Industrial Estate on May 18.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161324-isuzu-to-resume-manufacturing-in-may/

 

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He's number one: UK's Captain Tom, 99, add hits single to fundraising record

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Retired British Army Captain Tom Moore, 99, walks to raise money for health workers, by attempting to walk the length of his garden one hundred times before his 100th birthday this month as the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, Marston Moretaine, Britain, April 15, 2020. REUTERS/Peter Cziborra

 

(Reuters) - Coronavirus charity walk hero Captain Tom Moore became the oldest person to top Britain's main music chart and also added a world fundraising record to his accolades on Friday, just days shy of his 100th birthday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161325-hes-number-one-uks-captain-tom-99-add-hits-single-to-fundraising-record/

 

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Visa amnesty extension officially made law, confirmed by Thai Immigration

 

 

On Friday, Thai Immigration confirmed the extension of the visa amnesty for foreigners in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161228-infographic-visa-amnesty-extension-officially-made-law-confirmed-by-thai-immigration/

 

 

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Summer storms forecast for the North, more rains in the South

By THE NATION

 

 

The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Saturday (April 25) that a rather strong high-pressure system covers the lower North, the Northeast, the Central and the East regions as well as the South China Sea.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161332-summer-storms-forecast-for-the-north-more-rains-in-the-south/

 

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171 Thais returning from India today

By THE NATION

 

 

The rest of 171 Thais stranded in India will arrive at Don Mueang International Airport at 3.10pm on Saturday (April 25) on an Air Asia flight from Kolkata after the first batch of returnees touched down on Friday (April 24) afternoon.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161333-171-thais-returning-from-india-today/

 

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Covid-19: Restaurants, salons, coffee shops and sports - some restrictions could be lifted Monday

 

 

Image: Daily News

 

Daily News speculated that the Thai government could be ready to lift some restrictions on daily life when they meet to discuss the Covid-19 situation on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161334-covid-19-restaurants-salons-coffee-shops-and-sports-some-restrictions-could-be-lifted-monday/

 

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Video: "Swaggering" cop with a machine gun - speculation rife after apparent road rage incident

 

Image: Daily News

 

Thais were speculating in large numbers after a video was posted on Facebook in Chiang Mai.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161336-video-swaggering-cop-with-a-machine-gun-speculation-rife-after-apparent-road-rage-incident/

 

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Video: "100 kmph" Trang man denies attempted murder in "cop on the bonnet for 2 kilometers" story

 

 

Image: 77kaoded

 

Thai media reported on several developments in the case of a Nakhon Sri Thammarat traffic policeman who tried to stop a car after it went into the back of his motorcycle.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161337-video-100-kmph-trang-man-denies-attempted-murder-in-cop-on-the-bonnet-for-2-kilometers-story/

 

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Amazing Thailand: Serial fake monk takes taxi driver for a ride! - He racks up 1,800 on meter then scarpers at temple

 

 

Image: Naewna

 

A taxi driver in Pak Kret near the Thai capital Bangkok went to the police after a monk he had been driving around disappeared.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161339-amazing-thailand-serial-fake-monk-takes-taxi-driver-for-a-ride-he-racks-up-1800-on-meter-then-scarpers-at-temple/

 

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"Wonderful kind foreigners" stepping up to help! Thai media praises efforts to help desperate Thais

 

 

Image: PPTV

 

The Thai media is full of stories about kind foreigners helping out Thai people in their hour of need.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161341-wonderful-kind-foreigners-stepping-up-to-help-thai-media-praises-efforts-to-help-desperate-thais/

 

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Buriram opening up: But you'll need a special sticker in your passport from May 1st

 

 

Image: Daily News

 

Thai media reported that the province of Buriram in Thailand's north east region was preparing to lift some pandemic restrictions from May 1st.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161343-buriram-opening-up-but-youll-need-a-special-sticker-in-your-passport-from-may-1st/

 

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Nearly 5 million resubmit applications for cash handouts with fresh evidence

By THE NATION

 

 

The government’s Bt5,000 handout campaign will allow approved applicants to forfeit their right to receive the cash, Lavaron Sangsnit, director-general of Fiscal Policy Office and Ministry of Finance spokesman, said on Friday (April 24).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161345-nearly-5-million-resubmit-applications-for-cash-handouts-with-fresh-evidence/