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Swimming pools ‘not a Covid-19 risk’ if properly chlorinated

 

Photo credit: PxHere

 

Chlorine in swimming pools kills Covid-19, but swimmers could still catch the virus from each other, a senior health official warned today (May 25).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1165730-swimming-pools-‘not-a-covid-19-risk’-if-properly-chlorinated/

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Probe to find out the where 72-year old was infected with coronavirus

 

 

Health investigators are still unable to locate where a 72-year old man visited and contracted COVID-19, because the man visited many places in the 14-days prior to May 18th, when he tested positive for the pathogen, said CCSA spokesman Dr. Taweesin Visanuyothin today (Monday).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1165731-probe-to-find-out-the-where-72-year-old-was-infected-with-coronavirus/

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Thai researcher eyes affordable, accessible coronavirus vaccine for SE Asia

By Panu Wongcha-um and Juarawee Kittisilpa

 

A researcher works inside a laboratory of Chulalongkorn University during the development of an mRNA type vaccine candidate for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Bangkok, Thailand, May 25, 2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - A researcher leading Thailand's push to manufacture a coronavirus vaccine says its aim is to make it cost-effective and accessible to Southeast Asia, and play a part in preventing a supply shortage globally.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1165743-thai-researcher-eyes-affordable-accessible-coronavirus-vaccine-for-se-asia/

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Thailand to drive domestic tourism as economy rides out drop in foreign visitors

 

Image: Google

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand plans to boost domestic tourism in the third quarter to help support the struggling economy as the coronavirus pandemic hits global travel and domestic consumption, the state planning agency said on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1165744-thailand-to-drive-domestic-tourism-as-economy-rides-out-drop-in-foreign-visitors/

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THAI gets 4 new directors ahead of bankruptcy restructuring

By THE NATION

 

 

Debt-ridden Thai Airways International appointed four new directors, effective immediately, at its extraordinary board meeting today (May 25), according to its filing to the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Among them is former THAI president, Piyasvasti Amranand, who replaced Sirikul Laukaikul as a board member.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1165758-thai-gets-4-new-directors-ahead-of-bankruptcy-restructuring/

 

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Video emerges of horrific Chaiyaphum crash

By The Nation

 

 

Days after a horrific road accident killed two people in Chaiyaphum province, a video clip of the fatal incident has surfaced. The clip, which was recorded by a security camera at the scene, shows a Chevrolet car manoeuvring to turn right on the Chaiyapoom-Sikhio road in Chatturat district.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1165759-video-emerges-of-horrific-chaiyaphum-crash/

 

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Thai industrial sector prepares to change as WTO pushes for liberalisation of medical devices

By THE NATION

 

 

Thailand’s industrial sector is making moves to adapt to the production of medical equipment in line with the World Trade Organisation (WTO)’s decision to seek collaboration in the production and liberalisation of medical devices.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1165760-thai-industrial-sector-prepares-to-change-as-wto-pushes-for-liberalisation-of-medical-devices/

 

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Egat eyes new contract with PTT on natural gas purchase

By The Nation

 

 

The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is getting ready to sign a Global Daily Contract Quantity (Global DCQ) contract to purchase natural gas from PTT once its current short-term contract expires on June 30. The new DCQ will go into effect from July 1.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1165761-egat-eyes-new-contract-with-ptt-on-natural-gas-purchase/

 

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2 children thought to have been poisoned by mother fed corrosive substance

 

 

The director of Thammasat Hospital confirmed today that two young children, admitted with bleeding in the digestive tract, vomiting of blood and stomach inflammation, were not suffering with a disease, but from the effects of the ingestion of a corrosive substance.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1165762-2-children-thought-to-have-been-poisoned-by-mother-fed-corrosive-substance/

 

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Phuket chef hands out over 2,000 free meals

By Jack Burton

 

 

The Covid-19 pandemic has seen many heartwarming outpourings of charity, with a lot of businesses, both Thai and foreign, handing out free meals and essential goods to those affected by the crisis. The southern province of Phuket is no exception, with many pubs and restaurants joining in. But people in the island’s Bang Tao district might be surprised to learn that their meals were prepared not only by a career chef, but a student and disciple of legendary Chef Paul Bocuse.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1165763-phuket-chef-hands-out-over-2000-free-meals/

 

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In good taste: CPF to sell 1 million meals at only Bt20

By THE NATION

 

 

Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) will sell one million ready-to-eat meals at a discounted price of Bt20 at CP Fresh Mart branches nationwide to help alleviate people’s financial burden in this Covid-19 situation, chief executive officer Prasit Boondoungprasert said on Sunday (May 24).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1165765-in-good-taste-cpf-to-sell-1-million-meals-at-only-bt20/

 

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Pandemic May Split Thailand’s Ruling Coalition, Says Opposition

By Randy Thanthong-Knight

 

Prayuth Chan-Ocha/Photographer: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg

 

-- Pheu Thai party says the government was too slow to act

-- Anti-government protests could flare once emergency ends

 

Thailand’s ruling coalition is at risk of fracturing amid infighting stoked in part by criticism of its response to the Covid-19 induced economic crash, according to the main opposition party.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1165766-pandemic-may-split-thailand’s-ruling-coalition-says-opposition/

 

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Cabinet to be asked to let Finance Ministry proceed with THAI rehabilitation

 

 

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngarm will propose to the Cabinet on Tuesday an amendment to its May 19th resolution, to replace the Transport Ministry with the Finance Ministry as the sole authority to craft and administer the rehabilitation plan for beleaguered Thai Airways International.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1165767-cabinet-to-be-asked-to-let-finance-ministry-proceed-with-thai-rehabilitation/

 

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WHO pauses trial of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns

 

FILE PHOTO: Laura Ng, who has lupus and had to recently call at least five pharmacies before she could find a place to fill her hydroxychloroquine prescription, is photographed in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 31, 2020. Ng said she is worried about the supply due to interest in the drug as a treatment for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson

 

GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Health Organization has suspended testing the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1165770-who-pauses-trial-of-hydroxychloroquine-in-covid-19-patients-due-to-safety-concerns/

 

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WHO warns of 'second peak' in areas where COVID-19 declining

 

FILE PHOTO: Mike Ryan, Executive Director of the World Health Organisation (WHO), attends a news conference at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland May 3, 2019. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

 

GENEVA (Reuters) - Countries where coronavirus infections are declining could still face an "immediate second peak" if they let up too soon on measures to halt the outbreak, the World Health Organization said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1165771-who-warns-of-second-peak-in-areas-where-covid-19-declining/

 

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Out of the house: Democrat Biden makes first public appearance in weeks

By Trevor Hunnicutt

 

Democratic U.S. presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden is seen at War Memorial Plaza during Memorial Day, amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in New Castle, Delaware, U.S. May 25, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

 

NEW CASTLE, Delaware (Reuters) - Former Vice President Joe Biden on Monday made his first public appearance outside his Delaware home since quarantining himself due to the coronavirus pandemic 10 weeks ago, visiting a nearby veterans memorial to mark the U.S. Memorial Day holiday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1165773-out-of-the-house-democrat-biden-makes-first-public-appearance-in-weeks/

 

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Holyfield open to third Tyson fight for charity

 

FILE PHOTO: WBA Heavyweight Champion Evander Holyfield (R) connects to the jaw of challenger Mike Tyson in the first round of their title fight June 28, 1997. Evander Holyfied retained his World Boxing Association heavyweight title on Saturday night when Mike Tyson was disqualified for biting Holyfield twice in the third round./File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield has said he is open to facing one-time rival Mike Tyson in a trilogy fight for charity on the condition that Tyson asks for the bout to be set up.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1165774-holyfield-open-to-third-tyson-fight-for-charity/

 

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25 of almost 400 Thais who returned home rushed to hospital with high fever

By THE NATION

 

 

Twenty-five of the 399 Thais who returned home on Monday (May 26) from Japan, South Korea and the Maldives were found to have high fever and rushed to hospital, Suvarnabhumi Airport deputy director Kittipong Kittikachorn said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1165778-25-of-almost-400-thais-who-returned-home-rushed-to-hospital-with-high-fever/

 

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Pattaya: Thais and foreigners busted at illegal drinks party in convenience store in Soi Khao Talo

 

Picture: Pattaya Update News

 

Bang Lamung officials and Nong Prue police moved to arrest a number of Thais and foreigners for illegally drinking alcohol and congregating at a convenience store on Soi Khao Talo at 11 pm last night.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1165785-pattaya-thais-and-foreigners-busted-at-illegal-drinks-party-in-convenience-store-in-soi-khao-talo/

 

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Pattaya: "I'm not sick and it's my right not to wear a mask" - Thai man makes a video stand at market 

 

 

A video of a furious Thai man at a Pattaya market has been widely viewed on social media.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1165788-pattaya-im-not-sick-and-its-my-right-not-to-wear-a-mask-thai-man-makes-a-video-stand-at-market/

 

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Dubai to allow free movement, business activity from Wednesday

 

People react as they take pictures on a yacht during the first day of Eid al-Fitr, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 24, 2020. REUTERS/Michael Georgy

 

CAIRO (Reuters) - Dubai will begin allowing free movement and business activity to restart from Wednesday, Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1165790-dubai-to-allow-free-movement-business-activity-from-wednesday/

 

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Pattaya: I was hacked after visiting Jomtien hotel - Thai man points finger at family member

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A widely viewed clip on YouTube featured a Thai businessman who said his Facebook account and Krung Sri banking apps were hacked.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1165791-pattaya-i-was-hacked-after-visiting-jomtien-hotel-thai-man-points-finger-at-family-member/

 

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Pattaya: Police arrest German and Thai woman on extortion charges - arrest of French mastermind soon

 

Picture: Pattaya Eastern News

 

A German man and a Thai woman have been arrested on warrants for extortion and falsification of documents.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1165795-pattaya-police-arrest-german-and-thai-woman-on-extortion-charges-arrest-of-french-mastermind-soon/

 

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German man found unconscious in woods after driving off following argument with Thai wife

 

Picture: Bright TV

 

A German man has been found unconscious in the woods of a wildlife protection area in Uthai Thani in central Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1165798-german-man-found-unconscious-in-woods-after-driving-off-following-argument-with-thai-wife/

 

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"We won't go home, we can't afford that" - bus fares almost double because of social distancing regulations

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Many Thais took to social media after a man posted about his journey on a bus from Pattaya to Nong Khai in the north east.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1165799-we-wont-go-home-we-cant-afford-that-bus-fares-almost-double-because-of-social-distancing-regulations/

 

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Thailand danger! Beware the black widow!

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Thailand's health authorities have issued warnings about two spiders that are likely to be prevalent during the rainy season. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1165801-thailand-danger-beware-the-black-widow/

 

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Woman fined for throwing five cats over wall into Wat Pho

By THE NATION

 

 

Photos and CCTV footage of a woman with a ski mask and dressed in black throwing five bags – each containing a cat – over the wall and into Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram, or Wat Pho Temple, in Bangkok’s Phra Nakhon district went viral on the internet, sparking heavy criticism from netizens and earning her a fine.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1165803-woman-fined-for-throwing-five-cats-over-wall-into-wat-pho/

 

 

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Caterpillars by the million cause Yasothon householder to consider moving!

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported on the case of a house owner in Yasothon in Thailand's north east who has been inundated by "tua bung" a kind of furry black caterpillar or worm. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1165804-caterpillars-by-the-million-cause-yasothon-householder-to-consider-moving/

 

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Bang Saen beach may reopen next Monday

By The Nation

 

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Bang Saen beach may reopen for the public on June 1 but under strict social distancing, Saen Suk Mayor Narongchai Khunpluem posted on his Facebook page on Monday (May 25).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1165805-bang-saen-beach-may-reopen-next-monday/

 

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Army, Public Health Ministry to screen hotels chosen for state quarantine more thoroughly

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Following a discussion with the Eastern Thai Hotel Association, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed a report that some hotels designated as state quarantine facilities paid a commission, and the hotels will be screened more thoroughly.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1165807-army-public-health-ministry-to-screen-hotels-chosen-for-state-quarantine-more-thoroughly/