Buses start rolling into Phuket

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The first bus out of Phuket in months left Phuket Bus Terminal 2 at 7:30am today (June 5). Photo: Courtesy of Chop Puttasupa

 

PHUKET:-- The first interprovincial bus into Phuket since the COVID-19 lockdown came into effect arrived at Phuket Bus Terminal 2 in Rassada, north of Phuket Town, from Phang Nga at 7am today (June 5).

 

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Phuket marks 11 days without new COVID-19 infection, total holds at 227

By The Phuket News

 

Image: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: The Phuket Communicable Disease Committee today (June 5) reported zero new cases of people infected with COVID-19, marking the 11th consecutive day that no new infections have been reported on the island.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167291-phuket-marks-11-days-without-new-covid-19-infection-total-holds-at-227/

 

Rights groups demand probe into latest ‘disappearance’ of exiled Thai dissident

By The Nation

 

Wanchalearm Satsaksit/Photo Credit: Amnesty International

 

A Thai activist in Cambodia has been snatched off the street by armed men, say rights groups, the latest in a series of forced disappearances of Thai political exiles.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167292-rights-groups-demand-probe-into-latest-‘disappearance’-of-exiled-thai-dissident/

 

SET rises sharply as foreign investors return in droves

By The Nation

 

 

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) was the only index in the region to rise sharply as foreign investors spent more than Bt11 billion on Thai stocks, said Nuttachart Mekmasin, research analyst at Trinity Securities.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167293-set-rises-sharply-as-foreign-investors-return-in-droves/

 

Wear masks in public says WHO, in update of COVID-19 advice

By Kate Kelland

 

A woman wearing a protective face mask salutes as people hold a minute of silence during the last day of the official ten-day mourning of those who died of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at Puerta del Sol square in Madrid, Spain June 5, 2020. REUTERS/Sergio Perez

 

LONDON (Reuters) - The World Health Organization (WHO) updated its guidance on Friday to recommend that governments ask everyone to wear fabric face masks in public areas where there is a risk of transmission of COVID-19 to help reduce the spread of the pandemic disease.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167294-wear-masks-in-public-says-who-in-update-of-covid-19-advice/

 

Citing COVID-19, Australia seeks to bar George Floyd protests

By Colin Packham and Byron Kaye

 

FILE PHOTO: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks during a joint press conference held with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at Admiralty House in Sydney, Australia, February 28, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian authorities moved on Friday to scupper protests inspired by the death of black American man George Floyd, saying large gatherings risk new coronavirus infections and banning the biggest rally planned for Sydney.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167296-citing-covid-19-australia-seeks-to-bar-george-floyd-protests/

 

Gloomy future as further economic contraction predicted

By The Nation

 

Locals flock to the beaches in Chonburi province to the East of Bangkok as the government eases lockdown restrictions, though the country remains closed to foreigners for fear of a second wave of infections. 

 

Siam Commercial Bank’s Economic Intelligence Centre (EIC) has further revised downward its economic projection for this year, and predicted that the baht will reverse its course and weaken in the Covid-19 fallout.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167297-gloomy-future-as-further-economic-contraction-predicted/

 

OTCC sets new criteria for businesses to be considered monopolies

By THE NATION

 

 

The Office of Trade Competition Commission (OTCC) has published new criteria for business operators to be defined as holding “a dominant position in the market” on its website (www.otcc.or.th), as it awaits CP Group’s documents for its merger with Tesco Lotus.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167298-otcc-sets-new-criteria-for-businesses-to-be-considered-monopolies/

 

D.C. mayor has 'Black Lives Matter' painted on street near White House

By Lisa Lambert and Alexandra Alper

 

A Black lives matter sign is painted on a street, during nationwide protests against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Washington, D.C., June 5, 2020. Khalid Naji-Allah Executive Office of the Mayor

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The mayor of Washington, D.C., had the slogan "Black Lives Matter" painted in massive yellow letters on a street leading to the White House on Friday in tribute to victims of police brutality as she sparred with U.S. President Donald Trump.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167299-dc-mayor-has-black-lives-matter-painted-on-street-near-white-house/

 

UK extends ban on evicting tenants during coronavirus outbreak

 

 

Britain's Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick speaks at the daily COVID-19 briefing at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain May 31, 2020. Pippa Fowles/10 Downing Street/Handout via REUTERS

 

LONDON (Reuters) - The British government said on Friday it would extend a ban on evicting tenants from social or private rented accommodation in England and Wales by two months to Aug. 23 due to the coronavirus outbreak.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167300-uk-extends-ban-on-evicting-tenants-during-coronavirus-outbreak/

 

Reddit co-founder Ohanian resigns from board, wants a black candidate to take over

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 8, 2019 Alexis Ohanian in attendance for the fourth round match between Serena Williams of the U.S. and Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro REUTERS/Tony O'Brien - RC1EBFF660D0

 

(Reuters) - Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian on Friday resigned from the social network firm's board and sought to be replaced by a black candidate.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167302-reddit-co-founder-ohanian-resigns-from-board-wants-a-black-candidate-to-take-over/

 

Singapore's 'most prolific' upskirter jailed after filming hundreds of women

By Beh Lih Yi

 

A woman uses her phone on an observation deck as the skyline, shrouded by haze, is seen in Singapore September 13, 2019. REUTERS/Feline Lim - RC19017D4650

 

KUALA LUMPUR (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A Singaporean man identified as the country's "most prolific" upskirter has been jailed after secretly filming hundreds of women, triggering calls for more action to promote gender equality in the low-crime nation.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167303-singapores-most-prolific-upskirter-jailed-after-filming-hundreds-of-women/

 

Singapore plans wearable virus-tracing device for all

By John Geddie and Aradhana Aravindan

 

People cross a street during morning peak hour commute amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Singapore June 3, 2020. REUTERS/Edgar Su

 

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore plans to give a wearable device that will identify people who had interacted with carriers of coronavirus to each of its 5.7 million residents, in what could become one of the most comprehensive contact-tracing efforts globally.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167304-singapore-plans-wearable-virus-tracing-device-for-all/

 

Former PTT boss tipped to become THAI president

By THE NATION

 

 

Chansin Treenuchagron, a newly appointed board member of Thai Airways International (THAI), is reportedly being tipped to become the new acting president of the carrier.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167306-former-ptt-boss-tipped-to-become-thai-president/

 

Officials to check land claimed by ex-Future Forward party leader’s mother

 

 

Officials from the Forestry Department, and police from the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Division (NREC), will conduct another field inspection of 77 land plots in the Chom Boeng district of Ratchaburi province, claimed by the mother of former Future Forward party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167309-officials-to-check-land-claimed-by-ex-future-forward-party-leader’s-mother/

 

Thundershowers forecast for most of Thailand

By THE NATION

 

 

The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Saturday (June 6) that a low pressure cell covers the upper Bay of Martaban while the strong southwest monsoon across the Andaman Sea and Thailand is becoming stronger.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167316-thundershowers-forecast-for-most-of-thailand/

 

Equities surge, bonds tumble on surprise U.S. jobs gains

By David Randall

 

FILE PHOTO: The Wall Street sign is pictured at the New York Stock exchange (NYSE) in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., March 9, 2020. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - An unexpected jump in U.S. employment sent world equities and oil surging on hopes that the global economy has started to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, pulling investors out of perceived safe havens like government bonds and gold.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167319-equities-surge-bonds-tumble-on-surprise-us-jobs-gains/

 

Handicapped foreigner conned out of ten million baht by sweet talking Thai woman

 

 

Image: Sanook

 

Thai media has reported on the case of a 49 year old handicapped Austrian man who thought he had found his soul mate in Thailand when he came on holiday and went to Chiang Mai.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167325-handicapped-foreigner-conned-out-of-ten-million-baht-by-sweet-talking-thai-woman/

 

Seven more airports opened for domestic flights

By THE NATION

 

 

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has added seven airports to the list of airports that are allowed to reopen for domestic flights, effective from Saturday (June 6).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167326-seven-more-airports-opened-for-domestic-flights/

 

Popcorn is OK in movie theaters, drinks too - but wear a mask and clear up after yourself, says health dept

 

 

Image: Manager

 

Thailand's health authorities said they never intended that popcorn and drinks should be banned for movie goers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167327-popcorn-is-ok-in-movie-theaters-drinks-too-but-wear-a-mask-and-clear-up-after-yourself-says-health-dept/

 

Fake news: Nine people arrested by AFNC

 

 

Image: Daily News

 

Thailand Anti-Fake News Center announced yesterday that they have arrested nine people for sharing fake news on Facebook from may 25th to June 5th.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167328-fake-news-nine-people-arrested-by-afnc/

 

Video: Better luck with trying a wheelie next time lads!

 

 

Image: Daily News

 

A video from two angles at a motorcycle repair shop in Krabi showed the moment two guys on a bike came into the shop.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167330-video-better-luck-with-trying-a-wheelie-next-time-lads/

 

Two Thais out of 120 returning from India hospitalised with high fever

By THE NATION

 

 

Two of the 120 Thais who returned home on Friday (June 6) from India were found to have high fever and rushed to hospital, Suvarnabhumi Airport deputy director Kittipong Kittikachorn said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167331-two-thais-out-of-120-returning-from-india-hospitalised-with-high-fever/

 

Credit card operators aim to cash in on online shopping surge after Covid-19

By THE NATION

 

 

Credit card operators are rolling out promotional campaigns to boost usage during mid-year sales, especially in online shopping and food delivery.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167332-credit-card-operators-aim-to-cash-in-on-online-shopping-surge-after-covid-19/

 

Bt55-billion fund proposes to lift grass roots economy over three years

By THE NATION

 

Uttama

 

The Ministry of Finance has proposed a Bt55-billion budget for recovery of the grass roots economy in three years.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167333-bt55-billion-fund-proposes-to-lift-grass-roots-economy-over-three-years/

 

Hua Hin: Filthy restaurant closed down after complaints about overcharging on Facebook

 

 

Images: Daily News

 

Hua Hin authorities paid a visit to a seafood restaurant on Sai Noi beach after a customer called "Sunisa" complained about being ripped off on Facebook.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167335-hua-hin-filthy-restaurant-closed-down-after-complaints-about-overcharging-on-facebook/

 

Pattaya beer bar owners beg the government to let them open

 

 

Image: Nation TV

 

Nation TV went to Pattaya and discovered that the coronavirus pandemic has hit the so-called 'bar beer' owners terribly. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167336-pattaya-beer-bar-owners-beg-the-government-to-let-them-open/

 

Koh Larn: Tourists adjusting to the "New Normal" as island reopens

 

 

Images: 77kaoded

 

Thai media 77kaoded reported that tourists were adjusting to the so-called "new normal" and were cooperating with the regulations imposed on visitors to Koh Larn to stop the spread of coronavirus. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167339-koh-larn-tourists-adjusting-to-the-new-normal-as-island-reopens/

 

100 hotels on Koh Samui forced to sell up due to COVID-19 crisis

 

Image: The Bangkok Insight

 

The head of a tourism business association on the once popular holiday island of Koh Samui has painted a grim picture of the devastation wrought by the coronavirus pandemic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167340-100-hotels-on-koh-samui-forced-to-sell-up-due-to-covid-19-crisis/

 

Kanchanaburi: Armed commandos storm shop after young Myanmar man threatened by owner with a gun

 

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

Commandos from the Anti Human Trafficking Division (AHTD) armed with a search warrant from the Kanchanaburi court stormed a shop in Sai Yok yesterday after an online complaint was received about threats made to a 21 year old employee from Myanmar. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167346-kanchanaburi-armed-commandos-storm-shop-after-young-myanmar-man-threatened-by-owner-with-a-gun/