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Thailand Live Friday 15 May 2020

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Chiang Rai: Local official alleged to have arranged false Thai ID for 150,000 baht a time

 

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A kamnan in Ban Saew sub-district of Chiang Saen, Chiang Rai has been arrested on a charge of falsification of documents and using fake documents.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1164285-chiang-rai-local-official-alleged-to-have-arranged-false-thai-id-for-150000-baht-a-time/

 

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11.96 million people receive 100 minutes free local voice call

By THE NATION

 

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Nearly 12 million numbers have registered to receive free 100 minutes local voice call under the government’s campaigns to help alleviate the people’s financial burden during the Covid-19 situation, National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) secretary-general Takorn Tantasith said on Thursday (May 14).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1164287-1196-million-people-receive-100-minutes-free-local-voice-call/

 

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Pattaya: New Route 7 extension set to open on May 22nd - free for three months

 

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The much awaited extension to the Route 7 motorway - Pattaya to Maptaput - will finally be opened next Friday, May 22nd, reported 77kaoded.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1164292-pattaya-new-route-7-extension-set-to-open-on-may-22nd-free-for-three-months/

 

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Seven new Covid-19 cases from state quarantine centres

By The Nation

 

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Thailand reported seven new cases but there were no deaths over a 24-hour period, Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesman of the government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), said on Friday (May 15).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1164306-thailand-reports-7-covid-19-cases-all-from-overseas-returnees/

 

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Thai first-quarter GDP to post sharpest contraction in eight years - Reuters poll

By Orathai Sriring

 

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BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's economy probably contracted the most in eight years in January-March, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, as the coronavirus outbreak hit tourism and domestic consumption.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1164314-thai-first-quarter-gdp-to-post-sharpest-contraction-in-eight-years-reuters-poll/

 

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Khaosan Road renovation 91 per cent complete, well ahead of schedule

By The Nation

 

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Nearly 91 per cent of the Khaosan Road improvement project is expected to be completed on May 18 followed by a Big Cleaning activity on May 20.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1164315-khaosan-road-renovation-91-per-cent-complete-well-ahead-of-schedule/

 

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Inter-provincial buses back on the road on May 18

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The state-run Transport Co bus operator will resume cross-country services between Bangkok and the North and Northeast on May 18 (Monday), one month after they were suspended to curb the Covid-19 contagion. Services to the South will start on June 1.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1164318-inter-provincial-buses-back-on-the-road-on-may-18/

 

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Southern singer threatens to sue Prayut over Bt5,000 payments

By THE NATION

 

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Popular southern singer Poonsak Chongrak, aka Sorn Roisiang, threatened to sue Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday (May 15), after his application for the government’s Bt5,000 relief payments under the “Rao Mai Thing Gun” (We do not leave anyone behind) campaign was rejected.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1164320-southern-singer-threatens-to-sue-prayut-over-bt5000-payments/

 

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Second phase of lockdown relaxation to start from May 17

By The Nation

 

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The government has approved the second phase of the easing of lockdown measures from May 17 to help lift the economy, Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesman of the government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, said on Friday (May 15).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1164323-second-phase-of-lockdown-relaxation-to-start-from-may-17/

 

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Phuket airport ordered to remain closed – again

 

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PHUKET: The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) this afternoon (May 15) issued an order for Phuket International Airport to remain closed, waylaying its re-opening that was scheduled for midnight tonight.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1164331-phuket-airport-ordered-to-remain-closed-–-again/

 

Customer’s COVID-19 screening at 7-Eleven goes horribly wrong

 

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If you have visited a supermarket or even your local 7-Eleven in recent weeks, you will no doubt have had your temperature taken and been given hand sanitizer as part of the measures introduced to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1164335-customer’s-covid-19-screening-at-7-eleven-goes-horribly-wrong/

 

Platinum Group unveils ‘new normal’ as malls prepare to reopen

By THE NATION

 

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Mall operator Platinum Group has taken measures to minimise the Covid-19 risk ahead of the reopening of businesses on Sunday (May 17). The operator’s Platinum Fashion Mall, the Market Bangkok and Neon Night Bazaar are preparing to open their doors to shoppers as the government lifts more lockdown restrictions.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1164337-platinum-group-unveils-‘new-normal’-as-malls-prepare-to-reopen/

 

MBK waives rent as malls set to reopen

By THE NATION

 

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Shopping mall operator MBK is handing financial relief to traders at MBK Center, Paradise Place and the Nine Center Rama 9 as they prepare to reopen on Sunday (May 17) under the government’s lockdown-easing timeline.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1164338-mbk-waives-rent-as-malls-set-to-reopen/

 

Coffin maker resurrects spirit of sharing in Nakhon Sawan

By THE NATION

 

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A Nakhon Sawan coffin maker’s unique cupboards for the community pantry set up outside his shop have instantly become a sensation on the internet.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1164339-coffin-maker-resurrects-spirit-of-sharing-in-nakhon-sawan/

 

Heavy rains may flood up to 30 provinces, ONWR warns

By The Nation

 

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Since many provinces are at risk of flooding due to heavy rains, all reservoirs must be made ready to store as much water as possible, the Office of Natural Water Resources (ONWR) said.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1164340-heavy-rains-may-flood-up-to-30-provinces-onwr-warns/

 

Makro boosts anti-virus measures ahead of Sunday relaxation

By The Nation

 

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Makro has teamed up with the Health Department to ensure its stores are protected from Covid-19 as they prepare to reopen on Sunday (May 17).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1164344-makro-boosts-anti-virus-measures-ahead-of-sunday-relaxation/

 

Social security members demand contribution refunds to survive

By THE NATION

 

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Many subscribers to the social security gathered outside the Social Security Office (SSO) in Bangkok on Friday (May 15) demanding that the agency refund their pension contributions so they can use the money to pull through the Covid-19 crisis.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1164346-social-security-members-demand-contribution-refunds-to-survive/

 

Korn says THAI Airways should file for bankruptcy to enable rehabilitation

 

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Former Finance Minister and Kla party leader Korn Chatikavanich has proposed that Thai Airways International files for bankruptcy, so the beleaguered national flag carrier can enter rehabilitation under the protection of the country’s bankruptcy law.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1164347-korn-says-thai-airways-should-file-for-bankruptcy-to-enable-rehabilitation/

 

Health Ministry issues dental clinic COVID-19 guidance

 

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BANGKOK(NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health is advising dental clinics to defer elective, non-urgent dental treatment, while patients in need of urgent care because of acute tooth and gum pain that can’t be solved through medication, or mouth bleeds, can be treated with precautionary measures being taken.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1164348-health-ministry-issues-dental-clinic-covid-19-guidance/

 

South Korean ambassador praises Thailand’s success in dealing with COVID-19

 

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BANGKOK(NNT) - The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea has expressed admiration for Thailand’s success in coping with the outbreak of Covid-19 and readiness to drive economic cooperation after the Covid-19 situation improves, to restore the economies of both countries.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1164349-south-korean-ambassador-praises-thailand’s-success-in-dealing-with-covid-19/

 

Krabi renovates emerald pool to welcome tourists

 

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KRABI(NNT) - Krabi has been preparing to open the Emerald Pool for tourists after the government launched a measure to ease Covid-19 restrictions. The number of visitors may be limited, to prevent a Covid-19 outbreak.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1164350-krabi-renovates-emerald-pool-to-welcome-tourists/

 

Thailand reopening more businesses as coronavirus eases

 

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BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand will begin allowing department stores, shopping malls and other businesses to reopen from Sunday as new coronavirus cases dwindle, the government said.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1164323-second-phase-of-lockdown-relaxation-to-start-from-may-17/?do=findComment&comment=15414931

 

Coronavirus could last years, says Japanese economist urging more tests, support

 

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TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan should boost coronavirus testing and offer more generous cash payouts to households as the epidemic could last for several years, an economist appointed to a government panel on the virus response said on Friday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1164353-coronavirus-could-last-years-says-japanese-economist-urging-more-tests-support/

 

Police yet to file charges for Phuket Zoo claims

By Khunanya Wanchanwet

 

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PHUKET:-- Two Thais and two foreigners, one Australian and the other American, have yet to have charges formally brought against them for trespass and posting online claims that animals at Phuket Zoo had been abandoned during the COVID crisis as police have yet to conclude their investigation.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1164355-police-yet-to-file-charges-for-phuket-zoo-claims/

 

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