Trump ahead in all battleground states - ALL OF THEM!

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The week that was in Thailand news: Mayday! M'aidez! - Captain Tom to the rescue as we're allowed out again!

 

 

"People keep saying what I have done is remarkable, however it is what you have done for me that is remarkable. Please always remember, tomorrow will be a good day".

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1162435-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-mayday-maidez-captain-tom-to-the-rescue-as-were-allowed-out-again/

 

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Cash handouts to farmers will begin on May 15

By THE NATION

 

 

Disbursement of government cash handouts to farmers affected by the Covid-19 situation will begin by May 15, Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Chalermchai Sri-on said on Friday (May 1).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1162472-cash-handouts-to-farmers-will-begin-on-may-15/

 

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Education fund approves Bt2 billion to help poor students

By THE NATION

 

Prasarn Trairat-vorakul

 

The Equitable Education Fund (EEF) has allocated a Bt2.04- billion budget to relieve the burden of poor students whose parents have been impacted financially by the Covid-19 crisis, EEF president Dr Prasarn Trairat-vorakul revealed.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1162473-education-fund-approves-bt2-billion-to-help-poor-students/

 

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Travellers urged to strictly comply with local restrictions

By THE NATION

 

Traisulee Traisoranakul

 

The government has warned people travelling to other provinces to follow the local restrictions to prevent the spread of Covid-19, Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisulee Traisoranakul said on Saturday (May 2).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1162474-travellers-urged-to-strictly-comply-with-local-restrictions/

 

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PM gets thumbs up for dedication to fighting Covid-19: poll

By THE NATION

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha

 

A Super Poll survey gave high scores to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha for his dedication to tackling the Covid-19 outbreak.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1162475-pm-gets-thumbs-up-for-dedication-to-fighting-covid-19-poll/

 

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234 Thais flying back from three countries today

By THE NATION

 

 

More than 230 Thai nationals will return to their home country on Saturday (May 2), Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesperson for the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, informed on Saturday (May 2).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1162477-234-thais-flying-back-from-three-countries-today/

 

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Air travellers to five provinces face quarantine on arrival

By THE NATION

 

 

Travellers landing at Phitsanulok, Buri Ram, Krabi, Trang, and Nakhon Phanom airports will be quarantined, the Department of Airports director-general, Tawee Gasisam-ang, said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1162478-air-travellers-to-five-provinces-face-quarantine-on-arrival/

 

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Devotees count the days to regain access to Phra Phuttha Chinnarat

By THE NATION

 

 

An atmosphere of peace prevailed on Saturday (May 2) at Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat in Phitsanulok, home to Phra Phuttha Chinnarat, considered one of the most beautiful and classical Buddha figures in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1162479-devotees-count-the-days-to-regain-access-to-phra-phuttha-chinnarat/

 

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Nakhon Ratchasima announces measures to monitor visitors to province

By THE NATION

 

 

The Nakhon Ratchasima communicable disease committee has announced clear guidelines for visitors to the province, aimed at containing the spread of Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1162481-nakhon-ratchasima-announces-measures-to-monitor-visitors-to-province/

 

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Man arrested for allegedly hoarding face masks, gels, PPE suits

By THE NATION

 

 

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has arrested an alleged hoarder of controlled products in Bangkok’s Thawi Watthana district, seizing face masks, alcohol gels and PPE suits worth over Bt5 million, Dr Trairit Temahiwong, the DSI deputy director-general, said on Friday (May 1).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1162483-man-arrested-for-allegedly-hoarding-face-masks-gels-ppe-suits/

 

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Khon Kaen set to reopen walking street in two weeks

By THE NATION

 

The Sunday Walking Street in Chiang Mai (File photo)

 

Khon Kaen province is expected to reopen a walking street on May 16, according to Khon Kaen City Municipality.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1162484-khon-kaen-set-to-reopen-walking-street-in-two-weeks/

 

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Customs permission sought to resume export of eggs

By THE NATION

 

 

The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has submitted a letter to the Customs Department to allow entrepreneurs to export chicken eggs from May 1.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1162487-customs-permission-sought-to-resume-export-of-eggs/

 

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Phuket Poll: Majority vote to lift most COVID-19 ‘lockdown’ restrictions

By The Phuket News

 

Most of the respondents want the restrictions lifted. Image: The Phuket News

 

PHUKET: A clear majority of respondents to an online poll by The Phuket News want at least some if not most of the restrictions imposed to try to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus lifted.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1162488-phuket-poll-majority-vote-to-lift-most-covid-19-‘lockdown’-restrictions/

 

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People wanting to leave Phuket must now obtain ‘Fit to Travel’ notice

 

 

Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana annoucned the news this morning (May 2). Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: People wanting to leave the island to return to their home provinces must now obtain a “Fit to Travel” document, the Phuket Governor has announced.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1162489-people-wanting-to-leave-phuket-must-now-obtain-‘fit-to-travel’-notice/

 

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Three new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Phuket, all in Bang Tao

By The Phuket News

 

Three new cases reported today (May 2). Image: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (May 2) announced three more confirmed cases of people in Phuket confirmed as infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1162490-three-new-covid-19-cases-confirmed-in-phuket-all-in-bang-tao/

 

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Cherng Talay high-risk area lockdown leaves west coast road closed

By The Phuket News

 

The checkpoints in Cherng Talay will remain until health officials order otherwise. Photo: Cherng Talay OrBorTor

 

PHUKET: The road joining Kamala with Cherng Talay on Phuket’s west coast will remain closed, villages on the border of the two popular subdistricts are under lockdown for fear of allowing the COVID-19 virus to spread.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1162493-cherng-talay-high-risk-area-lockdown-leaves-west-coast-road-closed/

 

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UK shadows Italy as worst hit in Europe: virus death toll passes 28,000

By Guy Faulconbridge and Costas Pitas

 

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick speaks during a daily news conference to update on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain May 2, 2020. Andrew Parsons/10 Downing Street/Handout via REUTERS

 

LONDON (Reuters) - The United Kingdom's COVID-19 death toll rose 621 to 28,131 as of May 1, just short of Italy which has so far had the world's second most deadly outbreak of the disease after the United States.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1162499-uk-shadows-italy-as-worst-hit-in-europe-virus-death-toll-passes-28000/

 

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Adios, indoor jogging! Spaniards rush outside to exercise after 49 days of lockdown

By Nathan Allen and Graham Keeley

 

People exercise at the Barceloneta beach during the hours in which individual exercise is allowed outdoors, for the first time since the lockdown was announced, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Barcelona, Spain, May 2, 2020. REUTERS/Nacho Doce

 

MADRID (Reuters) - Joggers, cyclists and surfers across Spain hurried out of their homes on Saturday, allowed to exercise outdoors for the first time in seven weeks as the government began easing tough coronavirus restrictions.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1162500-adios-indoor-jogging-spaniards-rush-outside-to-exercise-after-49-days-of-lockdown/

 

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Clubs told neutral venues only for any Premier League return

By Simon Evans

 

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Southampton v Aston Villa - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - February 22, 2020 General view of match balls on the pitch before the match Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

 

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Premier League clubs have been told they cannot use their own stadiums for any resumption of games this season with only "approved neutral venues" to host remaining fixtures in a campaign currently on hold due to the new coronavirus pandemic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1162501-clubs-told-neutral-venues-only-for-any-premier-league-return/

 

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U.S. journalist Daniel Pearl's parents challenge freeing of his convicted killers

By Asif Shahzad

 

FILE PHOTO: British-born Islamic militant Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh (C) is surrounded by armed police as he leaves a court in Karachi on March 29, 2002. REUTERS/ Zahid Hussein/File Photo

 

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Slain U.S. journalist Daniel Pearl's parents have petitioned to the Pakistani Supreme Court seeking to overturn a ruling that freed four men who had been convicted in 2002 of involvement in his killing, their lawyer said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1162502-us-journalist-daniel-pearls-parents-challenge-freeing-of-his-convicted-killers/

 

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Rights groups call for probe into Venezuela prison riot that left 46 dead

 

 

Members of the Bolivarian national guard stand outside Los Llanos penitentiary after a riot erupted inside the prison leaving dozens of dead as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues in Guanare, Venezuela May 2, 2020. REUTERS/Freddy Rodriguez

 

CARACAS (Reuters) - Human rights groups on Saturday called for an investigation into a prison riot in western Venezuela that left 46 people dead and 75 injured, and questioned authorities' explanation that the incident was linked to a failed escape attempt.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1162503-rights-groups-call-for-probe-into-venezuela-prison-riot-that-left-46-dead/

 

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Weightlifting:'The Mountain' Bjornsson deadlifts 501 kg to set world record

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Hafthor Julius Bjornsson arrives for the premiere of the final season of "Game of Thrones" at Radio City Music Hall in New York, U.S., April 3, 2019. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs

 

(Reuters) - Icelandic actor and strongman Hafthor Bjornsson set a world record for the deadlift on Saturday when he lifted 1,104 pounds (501 kg) at Thor's Power Gym in Iceland.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1162504-weightliftingthe-mountain-bjornsson-deadlifts-501-kg-to-set-world-record/

 

 

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Foreigners and Thais arrested after caught drinking in Pattaya bar

 

 

Image: Siamchon News

 

Police on Saturday arrested a group of eight people, including three foreigners, who were caught drinking inside a bar in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1162505-foreigners-and-thais-arrested-after-caught-drinking-in-pattaya-bar/

 

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Restaurants change seating prior to reopening

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

Restaurants are among the six businesses allowed to reopen from tomorrow as part of a relaxation of lockdown measures. Many restaurants are now changing their seating arrangement and service style to comply with the new operational guidelines, such as the restaurants surrounding the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce which have closed their doors for about two months now.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1162507-restaurants-change-seating-prior-to-reopening/

 

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Krabi’s deputy governor apologizes for derogatory comment about Phuket

 

 

The deputy governor of Thailand’s Krabi province has offered a public apology to the people of Phuket for his derogatory and unproven claim that they had spread coronavirus to his province.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1162508-krabi’s-deputy-governor-apologizes-for-derogatory-comment-about-phuket/

 

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Air passengers should check destination restrictions prior to travel

 

 

File Image: AFP

 

As Nok Air, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air and Thai VietJet have resumed domestic services from Lampang, Mae Sot, Phitsanuloke, Buriram, Sakhon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Roi-Et, Khon Kaen, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, Trang, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Surat Thani and Krabi regional airports, Thailand’s Ministry of Transport is advising passengers to check advisories on local conditions and restrictions applicable at their destination prior to making their journey.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1162509-air-passengers-should-check-destination-restrictions-prior-to-travel/

 

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Media urged not to be used by unscrupulous protesters seeking state handouts

 

 

Finance permanent secretary Prasong Poonthanate has criticized those engaging in sporadic and highly visible protests in an attempt to attract media attention to their efforts to get the 5,000 baht state subsidy.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1162510-media-urged-not-to-be-used-by-unscrupulous-protesters-seeking-state-handouts/

 

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Pattaya restaurateurs pour their heart out to the suffering masses

By Boonlua Chatree

 

The benevolent Tophanich family distributes food to the people of Banglamung.

 

The management of Moom Aroi Restaurant in Banglamung set up one of the biggest giveaways to help people going through hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1162513-pattaya-restaurateurs-pour-their-heart-out-to-the-suffering-masses/

 

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Pattaya City Hall distributes food to cash strapped citizens

By Pattaya Mail

 

 

Pattaya City continued to distribute food to people who lost their jobs and income cause by the coronavirus pandemic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1162514-pattaya-city-hall-distributes-food-to-cash-strapped-citizens/

 

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Thai scavenger in Sattahip surviving through pandemic

By Patcharapol Panrak

 

Boonyod Mulsurin, 64, lost her job as a housekeeper four years ago and began riding around on her sidecar motorbike, picking through garbage to collect recyclables.

While the coronavirus has put millions of Thais out of work, it hasn’t hurt a Sattahip trash scavenger.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1162515-thai-scavenger-in-sattahip-surviving-through-pandemic/