Sattahip: Police bust illegal party at rented house

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

The Sattahip district chief and Na Jomtien police raided a party at a rented house after a complaint about noise filed by a neighbor.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1163146-sattahip-police-bust-illegal-party-at-rented-house/

 

Koh Chang remains shut to new tourists - strict measures for locals using the ferry

 

Picture: Manager

 

Manager reported that Koh Chang and Koh Kut in Trat province in Thailand's east remain shut to new tourist arrivals. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1163147-koh-chang-remains-shut-to-new-tourists-strict-measures-for-locals-using-the-ferry/

Rescue foundation apologizes after patient falls out of ambulance - offers explanation of sorts

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Officials of the Poh Teck Tung foundation have apologized after an accident victim fell out of an ambulance onto the road. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1163152-rescue-foundation-apologizes-after-patient-falls-out-of-ambulance-offers-explanation-of-sorts/

 

Elephants increasingly bold after Kaeng Krachan park closed

 

 

The chief of the Kaeng Krachan national Park commented after 16 wild elephants came out of the jungle looking for food in the area of the Pa La-U waterfall.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1163159-elephants-increasingly-bold-after-kaeng-krachan-park-closed/

 

Video: Thank goodness for CCTV after little girl's mum claimed motorcyclist fled the scene

 

 

CCTV footage posted by Thai Rath showed the moment a little girl dashed out from behind a parked pick-up. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1163162-video-thank-goodness-for-cctv-after-little-girls-mum-claimed-motorcyclist-fled-the-scene/

 

UPDATE:

 

Thailand sees only one new Covid-19 case in past 24 hours (Update)

By THE NATION

 

 

There was only one new confirmed Covid-19 case – the lowest in months – over a 24-hour period and no deaths, Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesman of the government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, said today (May 5).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1163141-thailand reports-three-new-coronavirus-cases-no-new-deaths/?do=findComment&comment=15385376

 

Second phase of easing lockdown measures from May 17

By THE NATION

 

 

The second phase of easing the country's lockdown will start on May 17, Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesperson of the government's Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, said on Thursday (May 7).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1163163-second-phase-of-easing-lockdown-measures-from-may-17/

 

Chula virologist says discipline keeping Thais safe as global contagion rages

By The Nation

 

 

At the current infection rate of one million new cases every 12 days, global Covid-19 cases will hit the 4 million milestone this Sunday (May 10), according Dr Yong Poovorawan, a virologist at Chulalongkorn University.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1163166-chula-virologist-says-discipline-keeping-thais-safe-as-global-contagion-rages/

 

Millions make resubmission for cash handout

By THE NATION

 

PHOTO CREDIT: Nation Photo by Wanchai Kraisornkhajit

 

Hundreds of people suffering from the Covid-19 impact queued up at the Government Public Relations Department in Bangkok on Thursday (May 7) to resubmit their claim for the government's Bt5,000 monthly cash handout.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1163168-millions-make-resubmission-for-cash-handout/

 

Covid-19 precautions to be tightened in Bangkok boat services

By THE NATION

 

 

Boat operators will be pressed to arrange Covid-19 preventive measures in boats as well at piers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1163170-covid-19-precautions-to-be-tightened-in-bangkok-boat-services/

 

BTS implements strict measures to reduce risk of Covid-19

By The Nation

 

 

BTS has joined hands with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) in implementing a slew of measures to contain the threat of Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1163171-bts-implements-strict-measures-to-reduce-risk-of-covid-19/

 

Thailand to expand coronavirus testing as new cases dwindle

 

People line up to get their monthly financial aid, for a three month period, during the government's measures against the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) near the Finance Ministry office in Bangkok, Thailand, May 7, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand plans to expand coronavirus testing for critical groups as the number of new cases is dwindling into single digits and some business are reopening, a senior official said on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1163172-thailand to-expand-coronavirus-testing-as-new-cases-dwindle/

 

Thai business groups see GDP contracting 3%-5% this year

By Orathai Sriring and Kitiphong Thaichareon

 

FILE PHOTO: A view of the business district is seen from the rooftop of the Baiyoke Sky Hotel during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Bangkok, Thailand, April 29, 2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's economy may shrink 3%-5% this year, sharply down from growth of 1.5%-2.0% projected in March, as the coronavirus pandemic hits global demand and domestic activity, a group of leading business associations in Thailand said on Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1163186-thai-business-groups-see-gdp-contracting-3-5-this-year/

Govt extends complaints period for Bt5,000 payments

By THE NATION

 

 

The Finance Ministry has extended the period it will receive complaints about the Bt5,000 remedial payments until May 15, from the original deadline of May 8.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1163189-govt-extends-complaints-period-for-bt5000-payments/

 

Students call on govt to extend help to more Thais

By THE NATION

 

 

Student Union of Thailand (SUT)’s representative, Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak, along with delegates from 27 other student networks, went to the Commerce Ministry on Thursday (May 7) to ask the government for more measures to help people pull through the Covid-19 crisis.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1163190-students-call-on-govt-to-extend-help-to-more-thais/

Temple food banks urged to tighten hygiene amid contagion concern

By THE NATION

 

Tewan Liptapanlop

 

Temples operating food banks across the country have been told to enforce social distancing measures to avoid triggering another spike in Covid-19 infections.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1163191-temple-food-banks-urged-to-tighten-hygiene-amid-contagion-concern/

 

Rescue volunteer criticised for his treatment of accident victim

By The Nation

 

 

A rescue volunteer in Kalasin province has come under fire for trying to treat an injured accident victim -- despite being ill-qualified. The victim later died in a hospital.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1163194-rescue-volunteer-criticised-for-his-treatment-of-accident-victim/

 

Fishermen head off to sea for a big catch of garbage

By The Nation

 

 

Even though tourism has come to a stop due to the Covid-19 crisis, Thailand’s seas are still teeming with rubbish. Fortunately, fishermen have been regularly going out to sea to collect waste, averaging 10 tonnes per month.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1163195-fishermen-head-off-to-sea-for-a-big-catch-of-garbage/

 

Police called as family feuds over Bt5,000 payment

By The Nation

 

 

Singburi police were called to intervene yesterday when a family feud over a Bt5,000 government remedial payment turned ugly.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1163196-police-called-as-family-feuds-over-bt5000-payment/

 

Jobless elephants undertake 150km hike back home

By The Nation

 

 

A hundred or so elephants are having to trudge some 150 kilometres back to their natural habitat now that there are no tourists to watch them perform and the mahouts have run out of money to feed them.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1163198-jobless-elephants-undertake-150km-hike-back-home/

 

Korat livestock farmers targeted with Bt50bn loan boost

By THE NATION

 

 

The government has outlined plans to boost small-scale livestock farming with Bt50 billion in soft loans from the Bank of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1163199-korat-livestock-farmers-targeted-with-bt50bn-loan-boost/

 

Stories from the frontline of Thailand’s war on Covid-19

 

 

When one of her colleagues at a Covid-19 testing laboratory developed flu-like symptoms a few weeks ago, medical scientist Thitiya Kanthadong’s worst fear was not getting infected. Her heart was heaviest about the possibility of the entire lab shutting down because all its staff had to be quarantined.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1163200-stories-from-the-frontline-of-thailand’s-war-on-covid-19/

 

Recent rains have helped, but Phuket water situation still ‘critical’

By The Phuket News

 

Workers continue installing a pump to draw water from the Baan Ya canal in Srisoonthorn. Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET:-- Recent scattered heavy showers across the island have helped only a little to replenish the island’s water reserves, as the focus remains on using private water sources to supply water to residents.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1163201-recent-rains-have-helped-but-phuket-water-situation-still-‘critical’/

 

Black and Pakistani people more likely to die from COVID-19 - UK data

 

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Black people and those of Bangladeshi and Pakistani ethnicity have a significantly higher chance of dying from COVID-19 than white people, even when adjusting for deprivation, the British statistics office said on Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1163202-black-and-pakistani-people-more-likely-to-die-from-covid-19-uk-data/

 

Explainer: South Korean findings suggest 'reinfected' coronavirus cases are false positives

By Sangmi Cha and Josh Smith

 

FILE PHOTO: People wearing masks to avoid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) arrive at Gimpo international airport in Seoul, South Korea, May 1, 2020. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File photo

 

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean health authorities raised new concerns about the novel coronavirus after reporting last month that dozens of patients who had recovered from the illness later tested positive again.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1163203-explainer-south-korean-findings-suggest-reinfected-coronavirus-cases-are-false-positives/

 

World food prices fall sharply in April because of coronavirus - U.N.

 

FILE PHOTO: A couple wearing face masks transport a cart of rice straw home along a national road, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Quang Binh province, Vietnam May 3, 2020. REUTERS/Kham

 

ROME (Reuters) - World food prices fell for a third consecutive month in April, hit by the economic and logistical impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the United Nations food agency said on Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1163205-world-food-prices-fall-sharply-in-april-because-of-coronavirus-un/

 

13.3 million people approved for govt Bt5,000 scheme

By The Nation

 

 

As of Wednesday (May 7), as many as 13.3 million applicants have been screened for the government’s Bt5,000 assistance scheme, the Fiscal Policy Office’s director-general Lavaron Sangsnit said.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1163168-millions-make-resubmission-for-cash-handout/?do=findComment&comment=15386071

 

Very few small businesses able to access soft-loan offer from central bank

By The Nation

 

Ronadol Numnonda, Bank of Thailand’s deputy governor

 

Few small businesses are being able to utilise the central bank’s offer for soft loans because commercial banks are demanding more collaterals.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1163206-very-few-small-businesses-able-to-access-soft-loan-offer-from-central-bank/

 

Pattaya blocks all access to beaches to avoid second wave

By The Nation

 

 

In a move to prevent a second wave of infections, Pattaya City has decided to block all access to beaches despite the easing of restrictions.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1163208-pattaya-blocks-all-access-to-beaches-to-avoid-second-wave/

 

Rural roads dept helps quench drought-hit provinces

By THE NATION

 

 

The Department of Rural Roads is sending out trucks to deliver water in places that have been badly hit by drought.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1163209-rural-roads-dept-helps-quench-drought-hit-provinces/