China reports three new mainland coronavirus cases on April 26, two imported

 

FILE PHOTO: A man with a face mask walks past the Great Hall of the People, as the country is hit by an outbreak of the novel coronavirus, in Beijing, China February 19, 2020. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

 

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China reported three new confirmed coronavirus cases on April 26, down from 11 a day earlier, with no new deaths, the country's health authority said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161558-china-reports-three-new-mainland-coronavirus-cases-on-april-26-two-imported/

 

Chiang Mai: "Irresponsible" Thai and foreign cyclists on Doi Suthep could spread virus

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News published a report that said Thai and foreign bicycle riders were going up and down Doi Suthep in groups and without masks in breach of Covid-19 self distancing and health regulations. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161560-chiang-mai-irresponsible-thai-and-foreign-cyclists-on-doi-suthep-could-spread-virus/

 

 

NBTC sec-gen resignation postponed due to ‘three pending missions’

By THE NATION

 

General Sukit Khamasunthorn

 

National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) secretary-general Thakorn Tanthasit’s resignation is to be postponed and take effect on July 1 due to the Covid-19 crisis, board president General Sukit Khamasunthorn said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161561-nbtc-sec-gen-resignation-postponed-due-to-‘three-pending-missions’/

 

Thailand in lockdown: Road deaths a fraction of normal

 

 

Daily News reported that just SIX people died in road accidents on Saturday. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161563-thailand-in-lockdown-road-deaths-a-fraction-of-normal/

 

Video: Thai woman driver with dog on her lap causes accident, promises to pay but disappears

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A video on Facebook shows a Thai woman cause an accident in a car in Pathum Thani just north of Bangkok. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161564-video-thai-woman-driver-with-dog-on-her-lap-causes-accident-promises-to-pay-but-disappears/

 

Chiang Mai woman attempts suicide over lost job

By THE NATION

 

 

A Chiang Mai woman who attempted suicide at a Ping River bridge after her restaurant was ordered to shut was talked out of the attempt by police on Sunday (April 26).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161572-chiang-mai-woman-attempts-suicide-over-lost-job/

That's plane scary!  I'd rather not fly with this Thai airline, says poster

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A Facebook poster published lots of pictures of a Thai airline flight from Don Muang to Udon Thani that left much to be desired regarding the rules about social distancing. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161573-thats-plane-scary -id-rather-not-fly-with-this-thai-airline-says-poster/

 

Well done the Thai health service - Granny aged 97 goes home after bout with virus

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported that a 97 year old Thai woman has recovered from the coronavirus in Phuket. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161574-well-done-the-thai-health-service-granny-aged-97-goes-home-after-bout-with-virus/

 

DSI arrest 21 - Thais and foreigners - after hundreds swindled in elaborate Ponzi scheme

 

Picture: INN

 

INN reported that the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) have arrested 21 people who allegedly took part in a massive pyramid or Ponzi scheme that defrauded 250 victims out of 235 million baht. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161576-dsi-arrest-21-thais-and-foreigners-after-hundreds-swindled-in-elaborate-ponzi-scheme/

 

Small help making a big difference in Kata

By The Phuket News

 

Suthiwa “Eh’Eh” Thoomwan of We Love Kata at the small stall handing out food in Kata. Photo: We Love Kata

 

PHUKET: While larger projects to provide food and other help to people in need due to the COVID-19 crisis are gaining momentum across the island, individuals and individual businesses are doing their part in Rawai and Kata, bringing a positive impact to those who need help in the current economic situation.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161577-small-help-making-a-big-difference-in-kata/

 

Road carnage: 18 wheeler illegally on overpass and speeding - driver pays with his life

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

Thai media reported on a road accident early Saturday morning when an 18 wheel truck trailer transporting barley from a storage depot in Rom Klao to Nakhon Pathom crashed off the Thap Chang elevated road.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161579-road-carnage-18-wheeler-illegally-on-overpass-and-speeding-driver-pays-with-his-life/

 

Pattaya children’s home hit by donation shortage due to COVID-19

 

Picture: Sophon Cable TV

 

The manager of a children’s home in Pattaya has revealed the significant impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on donations.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161584-pattaya-children’s-home-hit-by-donation-shortage-due-to-covid-19/

 

Thailand in lockdown: Tons more trash from food delivery - but Bangkok air is clean!

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported that people hunkering down at home and ordering food online had contributed to a massive rise in plastic and other waste. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161585-thailand-in-lockdown-tons-more-trash-from-food-delivery-but-bangkok-air-is-clean/

 

Phuket’s new Covid-19 cases today (Monday)

By The Thaiger

 

 

There has been one new case announced in the southern island of Phuket today at the daily briefings.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161589-phuket’s-new-covid-19-cases-today-monday/

 

Thai corruption: Village elder caught selling "Buriram Healthy" stickers for 20 baht a time

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Buriram governor Thatchakorn Hatthayayakoon flanked by provincial police chief Pol Maj-Gen Chanchai Pongphichitkun announced the arrest of a phu yai ban (local village chief) for selling Buriram Healthy stickers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161590-thai-corruption-village-elder-caught-selling-buriram-healthy-stickers-for-20-baht-a-time/

 

Single-mum with two kids fights for survival after being laid-off amid Covid-19 crisis

By The Nation

 

Napapach with her daughter Gail.

 

There are about 1.4 million single-parent families in Thailand and most of them have inadequate monthly income, according to recent studies. Napapach Payakkham’s family is one of them.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161594-single-mum-with-two-kids-fights-for-survival-after-being-laid-off-amid-covid-19-crisis/

 

Thai man who went to help a colleague's dog is turned on and savaged!

 

 

Channel 7 reported on the story of a 47 year old Thai man called Khit who was savaged in the neck by a work colleague's dog.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161597-thai-man-who-went-to-help-a-colleagues-dog-is-turned-on-and-savaged/

 

UPDATE:

 

Phuket suffers first COVID-19 death

By The Phuket News

 

Phuket officials today marked the island’s first death directly related to COVID-19. Image: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: Phuket has suffered its first officially recognised death directly related to COVID-19, the Phuket Communicable Disease Committee marked in a report issued this morning (Apr 27).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161589-phuket’s-new-covid-19-cases-today-monday/?do=findComment&comment=15344660

 

Desperate to get out? If malls open on May 1st shopping will not be as you remember it!

 

File photo

 

If the government ease restrictions in the retail sector - widely expected from this coming Friday May 1st - malls will once again open their doors to the great Thai public. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161602-desperate-to-get-out-if-malls-open-on-may-1st-shopping-will-not-be-as-you-remember-it/

 

Temporary restriction on aircraft arrivals to be extended

By The Nation

 

 

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) will extend a temporary restriction on aircraft arrivals even after the measure expires on April 30.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161605-temporary-restriction-on-aircraft-arrivals-to-be-extended/

 

Thai govt to decide on extending emergency decree, easing COVID-19 restrictions

 

File photo: Reuters

 

The government will this week decide whether or not to ease the restrictions put in place to help combat the spread of COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161610-thai-govt-to-decide-on-extending-emergency-decree-easing-covid-19-restrictions/

 

New COVID-19 cases in Thailand fall to single digits

 

 

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand on Monday reported nine new coronavirus cases and one death, bringing the country's totals to 2,931 cases and 52 fatalities.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161619-new-covid-19-cases-in-thailand-fall-to-single-digits/

 

 

UPDATE:

 

State of Emergency likely to be extended for one more month

By THE NATION

 

 

The government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration reportedly resolved today that the state of emergency should be extended for another month after it was to expire on April 30. The resolution is in line with recommendations from national security officials and the Public Health Ministry.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161610-thai-govt-to-decide-on-extending-emergency-decree-easing-covid-19-restrictions/?do=findComment&comment=15345061

 

Thailand extends ban on inbound passenger flights until May 31

 

FILE PHOTO: Passengers are seen at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International airport as Thailand will temporarily ban all passenger flights from landing in the country to curb the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Thailand,  REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File photo

 

Thailand has extended a ban on incoming passenger flights until the end of May in a bid to curb the coronavirus outbreak, the country’s aviation regulators said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161626-confirmed-thailand-extends-ban-on-inbound-passenger-flights-until-may-31/

 

Two Americans afraid to go back home, want to remain in Thailand

By The Nation

 

 

Two American tourists have asked that they are allowed to stay in Thailand as they are afraid of the Covid-19 situation in the United States, which has become more serious.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161632-two-americans-afraid-to-go-back-home-want-to-remain-in-thailand/

 

Masks face market glut: price plunges by 50%

By The Nation

 

 

Face masks have now swamped the market, dragging down the price by 50 per cent from Bt20 a unit to Bt10.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161634-masks-face-market-glut-price-plunges-by-50/

 

Thai firm set to test Covid-19 vaccine candidate on humans

By THE NATION

 

 

A Thai-French firm says its development of a vaccine for Covid-19 is at an advanced stage, with human trials set to begin in the next few weeks.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161636-thai-firm-set-to-test-covid-19-vaccine-candidate-on-humans/

 

Candidates for Thai-Denmark Milk Land franchise

By THE NATION

 

 

The Dairy Farming Promotion Organisation (DFPO) of Thailand aims to appoint a business administration representative from four candidates to support the Thai-Denmark Milk Land (TDML) franchise amid the Covid-19 crisis, DFPO deputy director Suchart Chariyalertsak said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161638-candidates-for-thai-denmark-milk-land-franchise/

 

Phalang Pracharat Party unity in doubt after ‘reshuffle’: source

By The Nation

 

 

Phalang Pracharat Party unity seems to have been shattered with leader Uttama Savanayana and secretary-general Sontirat Sontijirawong about to be replaced by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan and Santi Promphat, respectively, according to a party source.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161639-phalang-pracharat-party-unity-in-doubt-after-‘reshuffle’-source/

 

Ministry cuts price of 3,025 household goods to reduce living costs

By The Nation

 

 

The Commerce Ministry is reducing the cost of household goods as the Covid-19 crisis shrinks the spending power of people across the country.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161640-ministry-cuts-price-of-3025-household-goods-to-reduce-living-costs/