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Emergency extended for one more month, night curfew to remain

 

PM Prayut Chan-o-cha

 

The Cabinet today resolved to extend the State of Emergency by another month starting May 1, in a move to prevent Covid-19 from spreading further, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said April 28.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161792-emergency-extended-for-one-more-month-night-curfew-to-remain/

 

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Phuket’s ‘Tambon Lockdown’ lifted, apart from five key areas

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatyan annoucned the lifting of the ’Tambon Lockdown’ this evening (Apr 28). Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET:-- Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana this evening announced the lifting of the “Tambon Lockdown”, except for five areas where the spread of COVID-19 is still of primary concern.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161842-phuket’s-‘tambon-lockdown’-lifted-apart-from-five-key-areas/

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PM hints at restriction relaxation as some Bangkok businesses reopen

 

 

Lockdown restrictions will be eased in four stages, separated by 14 days, and this will be applied nationwide, according to Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha after today’s cabinet meeting.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161792-emergency-extended-for-one-more-month-night-curfew-to-remain/?do=findComment&comment=15351029

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Safety guarantee added to lure tourists back to ‘Amazing Thailand

By THE NATION

 

 

The government is launching a new tourism measure to boost confidence for domestic and international travellers after the Covid-19 crisis. The “Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration” campaign aims to lift standards in the industry by certifying the safety of tourism businesses.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161821-safety-guarantee-added-to-lure-tourists-back-to-‘amazing-thailand/

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Anutin rejects demands to delay ban on hazardous pesticides

By The Nation

 

 

The ban on three chemical pesticides will be imposed on June 1 as scheduled, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Tuesday (April 28), adding that he did not agree with Industry Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit’s proposal to postpone it further.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161861-anutin-rejects-demands-to-delay-ban-on-hazardous-pesticides/

 

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THAI recovery plan faces scrutiny by Prayut-led committee

By THE NATION

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will preside on Wednesday (April 29) over a meeting of the state enterprise policy committee to consider the recovery plans of Thai Airways (THAI) in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161862-thai-recovery-plan-faces-scrutiny-by-prayut-led-committee/

 

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Public suicide bid as millions of Thais wait for virus aid

By Patpicha Tanakasempipat and Orathai Sriring

 

FILE PHOTO: People line up for free food at a slum area following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Bangkok, Thailand April 25, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun/File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - A woman who took rat poison this week outside Thailand's finance ministry over the slow rollout of aid during the coronavirus lockdown was promised on Tuesday she would get her money soon. For millions of other Thais, the waiting continues.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161863-public-suicide-bid-as-millions-of-thais-wait-for-virus-aid/

 

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Thai PM says no billionaires offered financial help to Government

 

 

None of the Thailand’s 20 billionaires, who responded to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s call for help in wake of COVID-19 pandemic, have offered the Government any financial help.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161865-thai-pm-says-no-billionaires-offered-financial-help-to-government/

 

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Project on enhancing students’ skills gets green light

By THE NATION

 

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In line with the Education Ministry’s proposal, the Cabinet on Tuesday (April 28) gave the go ahead to a project that aims to boost the competency of students at 8,224 schools nationwide.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161866-project-on-enhancing-students’-skills-gets-green-light/

 

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7 hurt as near-sighted driver crashes into Pattaya food handout

By Theerarak Suthathiwong

 

Seven people waiting to receive food handouts were injured when a visually-impaired driver crashed into the Pattaya charity event.

 

Seven people waiting to receive food handouts were injured when a visually-impaired driver crashed into the Pattaya charity event.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161867-7-hurt-as-near-sighted-driver-crashes-into-pattaya-food-handout/

 

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Pattaya virus-free for 10th day as Covid-19 testing continues

By Jetsada Homklin

 

Testing continues of people stopped at city checkpoints.

 

Pattaya enjoyed its 10th consecutive day of no confirmed Covid-19 infections on Tuesday, even as testing continues of people stopped at city checkpoints with fevers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161869-pattaya-virus-free-for-10th-day-as-covid-19-testing-continues/

 

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High Pattaya electric bills add insult to coronavirus injury

By Jetsada Homklin

 

  

For Pattaya locals suddenly working at home or just stuck there, April’s electricity bill was a cruel surprise.

 

For Pattaya locals suddenly working at home or just stuck there, April’s electricity bill was a cruel surprise.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161870-high-pattaya-electric-bills-add-insult-to-coronavirus-injury/

 

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Biden, seeking support of women, wins Hillary Clinton's endorsement

By Trevor Hunnicutt

 

Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden reacts as former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton endorses him for president in a video screengrab made during a Biden campaign online town hall about the impact of COVID-19 on women run from Biden's home in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. April 28, 2020. Biden For President/Handout via Reuters

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden won the endorsement on Tuesday of Hillary Clinton for the office she fell short of winning in 2016 in her bid to become the first woman elected as U.S. president.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161874-biden-seeking-support-of-women-wins-hillary-clintons-endorsement/

 

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British man accused of throwing wife from 8th floor condo in Rayong

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A British man is alleged to have thrown his Thai wife from the balcony of their 8th floor condo in Rayong.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161876-british-man-accused-of-throwing-wife-from-8th-floor-condo-in-rayong/

 

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Thailand could allow alcohol sales for two days before new ban is enforced

 

FILE PHOTO: Reuters

 

Thailand’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has proposed allowing people a two day window to buy alcohol before a new ban is enforced. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161882-thailand-could-allow-alcohol-sales-for-two-days-before-new-ban-is-enforced/

 

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Australia to ramp up coronavirus testing with millions of new kits

By Colin Packham

 

FILE PHOTO: Masked church volunteers organise food donations before distributing them to those in need, an approved essential service during the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at One1Seven evangelical Anglican church in Sydney, Australia, April 17, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia has secured 10 million COVID-19 test kits, Health Minister Greg Hunt said on Wednesday, as Canberra begins widespread testing that it hopes will sustain a decline in new coronavirus cases and allow social restrictions to be lifted.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161883-australia-to-ramp-up-coronavirus-testing-with-millions-of-new-kits/

 

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U.S. coronavirus deaths surpass Vietnam War toll as Florida governor meets Trump

By Jeff Mason and Maria Caspani

 

Boston EMS medics work to resuscitate a patient on the way to the ambulance amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., April 27, 2020. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

 

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. coronavirus death toll reached a grim milestone on Tuesday, surpassing the number of American lives lost in the Vietnam War, as Florida's governor met with President Donald Trump to discuss easing shutdowns aimed at curbing the pandemic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161884-us-coronavirus-deaths-surpass-vietnam-war-toll-as-florida-governor-meets-trump/

 

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U.S. House not returning next week, Trump says Democrats on 'vacation'

By Susan Cornwell and David Morgan

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is seen during the signing of H.R. 266, the Paycheck Protection Program Healthcare Enhancement Act, an additional economic stimulus package that passed earlier in the week by the U.S. Senate, during a ceremony on Capitol Hill as the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease outbreak continues, in Washington, U.S., April 23, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives will not return to Washington next week as planned, due to the continuing risk of coronavirus infection, Democratic leaders said on Tuesday, a reversal of plans outlined only a day earlier.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161886-us-house-not-returning-next-week-trump-says-democrats-on-vacation/

 

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Thieving motorcycle taxi driver robs New Zealand tourist in Bangkok

 

 

Daily News reported that a 21 year old "win" rider - motorcycle taxi - has been arrested by Nang Lerng district police in Bangkok after he stole cash and property worth 4,700 baht from a New Zealander. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161895-thieving-motorcycle-taxi-driver-robs-new-zealand-tourist-in-bangkok/

 

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Bangkok hotel suspends operations

By THE NATION

 

 

The Emerald Hotel in Bangkok will temporarily cease operations from May 1 until the Covid-19 situation improves, the hotel management said on Tuesday (April 28).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161896-bangkok-hotel-suspends-operations/

 

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Government allots extra Bt458 million for tapioca price guarantee

By THE NATION

 

 

The Cabinet has approved an additional Bt458-million budget for the tapioca price guarantee scheme for fiscal year 2020-21 to help farmers suffering from drought and the Covid-19 situation, Deputy Government Spokeswoman Rachada Thanadirek said on Tuesday (April 28).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161897-government-allots-extra-bt458-million-for-tapioca-price-guarantee/

 

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Suspect in brutal murder of Chinese man in Bangkok has fled abroad

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

The Chinese man suspected of murdering his flat mate at a luxury condominium in the Samut Prakan area of Thailand has already disappeared to China. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161898-suspect-in-brutal-murder-of-chinese-man-in-bangkok-has-fled-abroad/

 

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Pattaya's golden times are over: Bar and salon owner packing up as uncertain future looms

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

Thai media went to Pattaya where they found Thongjan Seuppheng packing up her bar beer and salon business. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161903-pattayas-golden-times-are-over-bar-and-salon-owner-packing-up-as-uncertain-future-looms/

 

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PEA: residential electricity users to get refunds in May or July depending on usage

 

 

Daily News reported that the Provincial Electricity Authority has announced that certain users will receive refunds on their April bill payments in July. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161905-pea-residential-electricity-users-to-get-refunds-in-may-or-july-depending-on-usage/

 

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Samut Prakan police hunt driver who trashed car after argument with wife

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Police in Samut Prakan discovered that a husband had just had a big fight with his wife in the Suksawat area. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161908-samut-prakan-police-hunt-driver-who-trashed-car-after-argument-with-wife/

 

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Thai police nab Chinese couple selling illegal sex toys, face masks and other items worth millions of baht

 

 

Thailand's tech police announced the arrest of a Chinese duo selling millions of baht’s worth of Covid-19 protective equipment and sex toys online.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161910-thai-police-nab-chinese-couple-selling-illegal-sex-toys-face-masks-and-other-items-worth-millions-of-baht/

 

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Covid-19: Thailand's outbreak will be all over by June - world must wait till November

 

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Figures from the Singapore University of Technology and Design suggest that Thailand's Covid-19 outbreak is already largely over.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161912-covid-19-thailands-outbreak-will-be-all-over-by-june-world-must-wait-till-november/

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Man suspected of shooting dead 'noisy' neighbour, flees with family

By THE NATION

 

 

A fight between two neighbours over excessive noise led to one man being shot dead in Bangkok’s Bang Khen district on Tuesday (April 28).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161914-man-suspected-of-shooting-dead-noisy-neighbour-flees-with-family/

 

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Bangkok tightens scrutiny of construction site workers for Covid-19

By The Nation

 

 

Thai and migrant workers involved in construction are being strictly screened to prevent the spread of Covid-19, Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang said via Facebook.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161918-bangkok-tightens-scrutiny-of-construction-site-workers-for-covid-19/

 

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Don Mueang: Dozens of flights, 3000-4000 passengers expected as airport sparks back to life on Friday

 

 

The authorities at Don Mueang airport in Bangkok said that domestic service will be expanded from Friday, May 1st. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1161923-don-mueang-dozens-of-flights-3000-4000-passengers-expected-as-airport-sparks-back-to-life-on-friday/