THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 9 June 2020

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Monks defrocked after putting aside their saffron robes to attend booze party in Sattahip

 

 

Sattahip police were called to a luxury beachside pool villa after complaints that several of the 21 party goers had suspiciously short hair. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167685-monks-defrocked-after-putting-aside-their-saffron-robes-to-attend-booze-party-in-sattahip/

 

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Novice monk gives all his earnings to his blind mum - "I'd like things other kids have, but better to help her", he says

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reporters went to a village in Kamphaeng Phet in the north of Thailand after reports on Facebook of a ten year old boy who was a shining example to others for his selfless devotion to his blind mother. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167691-novice-monk-gives-all-his-earnings-to-his-blind-mum-id-like-things-other-kids-have-but-better-to-help-her-he-says/

 

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Google Maps to alert users about COVID-19-related travel restrictions

 

The Google Maps app logo is seen on a smartphone in this picture illustration taken September 15, 2017. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

 

(Reuters) - Google is adding features on its Maps service to alert users about COVID-19-related travel restrictions to help them plan their trips better, the Alphabet Inc unit said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167695-google-maps-to-alert-users-in-thailand-about-covid-19-related-travel-restrictions/

 

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Baht strengthens

By THE NATION

 

 

The baht opened at 31.39 to the US dollar this morning (June 9), strengthening from its previous close of 31.40.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167696-baht-strengthens/

 

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Chonburi and Rayong schools ‘New Normal’ measures observed

By Pattaya Mail

 

  

The Education Minister, Nataphol Teepsuwan, recently visited Singsamut School in Chonburi and Banchang Karnchanakul Witthaya School in Rayong to check on the new normal functioning.

 

BANGKOK – A round of exams, for students applying for seats in Grade 10, took place across Thailand on June 7. The Education Minister, Nataphol Teepsuwan, visited Singsamut School in Chonburi province and Banchang Karnchanakul Witthaya School in Rayong province to see how well they are adapting to the new normal.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167705-chonburi-and-rayong-schools-‘new-normal’-measures-observed/

 

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Thai Airways pushes back resumption of international services to August

ByThe Thaiger

 

FILE PHOTO: Executive Traveller

 

Thai Airways, with more problems than most airlines at the moment, has pushed back its resumption of international services from the start of July to August. Maybe the flight schedulers know something the rest of us don’t….?

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167707-thai-airways-pushes-back-resumption-of-international-services-to-august/

 

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Thailand reports two new coronavirus cases, no new deaths

 

FILE PHOTO: Reuters

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand on Tuesday reported two new coronavirus cases and no new deaths, bringing its total to 3,121 confirmed cases, of which 58 were fatalities.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167709-thailand reports-two-new-coronavirus-cases-no-new-deaths/

 

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Refreshed Toyota Hilux already kitted out in range of accessories...

Published by Ryan Bubear

 

The facelifted Toyota Hilux fitted with accessories offered in Thailand.

 

Toyota in Thailand has already listed a range of accessories for its facelifted (more powerful) Hilux, handing the bakkie upgraded exterior styling.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167711-refreshed-toyota-hilux-already-kitted-out-in-range-of-accessories/

 

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Hospitals instructed to test all admitted patients for virus

By The Nation

 

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Public Health Ministry permanent secretary Sukhum Karnchanapimai sent a letter yesterday (June 8 ) to hospitals nationwide instructing them to test all admitted patients for Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167712-hospitals-instructed-to-test-all-admitted-patients-for-virus/

 

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Govt preparing aid for people, businesses in third quarter

By The Nation

 

 

The government is expecting more negative effects from Covid-19 in the next few months and preparing to compensate businesses and people who have not received aid.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167715-thai-govt-preparing-aid-for-people-businesses-in-third-quarter/

 

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No decision yet on lifting Emergency Decree: Anutin

By THE NATION

 

 

The Cabinet has not decided whether to continue with or lift the Emergency Decree, while Thailand has not seen any new local Covid-19 cases for the past 14 days, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said today (June 9), noting that all new patients recently discovered were returnees from foreign countries.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167729-no-decision-yet-on-lifting-emergency-decree-anutin/

 

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Exodus of 1,500 migrant workers daily sparks worry of Thai labour shortage

By THE NATION

 

 

The Thai government wants Myanmar migrant workers to stay in Thailand rather than return to their homeland during the Covid-19 crisis.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167731-exodus-of-1500-migrant-workers-daily-sparks-worry-of-thai-labour-shortage/

 

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Shared pantries installed near industrial estates to help workers

By The Nation

 

 

The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has set up community pantries in neighbourhoods near industrial estates and ports nationwide, to help people suffering amid the Covid-19 outbreak and lockdown. The authority has also set up a pantry at its headquarters in Makkasan, Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167732-shared-pantries-installed-near-industrial-estates-to-help-workers/

 

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Ex-beauty queen Panadda talks about rape law and online conflict with MP Pareena

By Kanokporn Chokcharatkun
Exclusive talk with Panadda 'Bum' Wongphudee

 

Panadda Wongphudee

 

Panadda Wongphudee’s name cropped up in the media again last week after her online conflict with Palang Pracharat Ratchaburi MP Pareena Kraikupt on the smoldering issue of “rape culture” in Thailand, drawing netizens’ attention.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167733-ex-beauty-queen-panadda-talks-about-rape-law-and-online-conflict-with-mp-pareena/

 

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Probe into Defence Ministry’s plan to spy on people through phones

 

Photo from Srisuwan Janya ‘s facebook

 

Political activist Srisuwan Janya will lodge a petition with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday, seeking an investigation into the conduct of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Disease Control Department (DCD) for demanding the public’s smart phone usage data from service providers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167734-probe-into-defence-ministry’s-plan-to-spy-on-people-through-phones/

 

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Drought unveils old temple ruins in Ubolratana reservoir 

By The Nation

 

 

The ruins of a two-century-old temple have been revealed after the water in Ubolratana Dam in Non Sang district, Nong Bua Lamphu, dropped to its lowest level in 50 years.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167738-drought-unveils-old-temple-ruins-in-ubolratana-reservoir/

 

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Cambodia rejects call to look into activist’s disappearance

By The Nation

 

 

The Cambodian government has announced that it will not launch an investigation into the disappearance of Thai political activist Wanchalerm Satsakit until it is requested by either the Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh or the victim’s relatives.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167740-cambodia-rejects-call-to-look-into-thai-activist’s-disappearance/

 

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‘To defeat virus, 9 out of 10 Thais must follow Covid-19 rules’

By The Nation

 

Dr Rungruang Kitpati

 

Dr Rungruang Kitpati, spokesman for the Public Health Ministry, on Tuesday (June 9) advised on Facebook that three things were necessary to defeat the Covid-19 outbreak so the country could return to normal.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167742-‘to-defeat-virus-9-out-of-10-thais-must-follow-covid-19-rules’/

 

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Interprovincial buses from South running again

By THE NATION

 

 

Songkhla’s Hat Yai Bus Terminal was teeming with people on Tuesday (June 9), when the ban on interprovincial bus services from the South was lifted.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167745-interprovincial-buses-from-south-running-again/

 

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‘Hero’ camp closes after releasing last lot of quarantined Phuket returnees

By The Nation

 

 

The “Hero” quarantine camp based in the Udon Thani Rajabhat University campus closed its doors on Tuesday (June 9) after releasing the last group of 16 returnees from Phuket, who had isolated themselves at the camp for 14 days.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167748-‘hero’-camp-closes-after-releasing-last-lot-of-quarantined-phuket-returnees/

 

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Phuket beaches open

By The Phuket News

 

Beach-goers returned to Nai Harn in numbers again as all beaches in Phuket were reopened today (June 9). Photo: Phuket Lifeguard Service

 

PHUKET: Hundreds, if not thousands, of people returned to the beaches along Phuket’s west coast today (June 9) as the renowned natural attractions became open to visitors again under a provincial order issued over the weekend.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167751-phuket-beaches-open/

 

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No self-quarantine for domestic arrivals to Phuket: confirmed

By Khunanya Wanchanwet

 

Passengers are now back at Phuket Bus Terminal 2 since interprovincial buses resumed services into and out of Phuket last Friday (June 5). Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET:-- People arriving in Phuket from other places in Thailand do not have to observe a 14-day self-quarantine after arriving on the island, Dr Thanit Sermkaew, chief of the Phuket Provincial Health Office (PPHO), has confirmed.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167763-no-self-quarantine-for-domestic-arrivals-to-phuket-confirmed/

 

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Cinemas, gyms allowed to reopen under strict guidelines

By The Nation

 

 

In line with the third phase of easing measures, health officials have issued guidelines for movie theatres and fitness centres to follow.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167764-cinemas-gyms-allowed-to-reopen-under-strict-guidelines/

 

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Cabinet approves VAT for foreign digital platforms

By The Nation

 

 

The Cabinet has approved a draft bill that will levy VAT on international digital platforms, expecting the measure to net additional annual revenue of Bt3 billion.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167765-cabinet-approves-vat-for-foreign-digital-platforms/

 

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Vietnam plans to resume flights to some virus-free countries

 

FILE PHOTO: A health worker sprays disinfectant inside a Vietnam Airlines airplane to protect from the recent coronavirus outbreak, at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi, Vietnam February 21, 2020. REUTERS/Kham

 

HANOI(Reuters) - Vietnam plans to allow a resumption of flights to and from countries that have had no cases of coronavirus for 30 days, state media cited the prime minister as saying on Tuesday, with priority destinations including Japan, South Korea and Cambodia.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167766-vietnam-plans-to-resume-flights-to-some-virus-free-countries/

 

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Coronavirus may have spread in Wuhan in August, Harvard research shows, but China dismissive

 

FILE PHOTO: A computer image created by Nexu Science Communication together with Trinity College in Dublin, shows a model structurally representative of a betacoronavirus which is the type of virus linked to COVID-19, better known as the coronavirus linked to the Wuhan outbreak, shared with Reuters on February 18, 2020. NEXU Science Communication/via REUTERS

 

LONDON (Reuters) - The coronavirus might have been spreading in China as early as August last year, according to Harvard Medical School research based on satellite images of hospital travel patterns and search engine data, but China dismissed the report as "ridiculous".

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167767-coronavirus-may-have-spread-in-wuhan-in-august-harvard-research-shows-but-china-dismissive/

 

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This round's on us - Maltese government hands out vouchers to boost tourist trade

 

FILE PHOTO: Three plainclothes police officers patrol the beach to ensure people remain in groups less than four as people take advantage of the good weather to go outdoors at Ghajn Tuffieha Bay, despite the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Malta April 12, 2020. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

 

VALLETTA (Reuters) - Residents of Malta will be given 100 euro ($112) vouchers by the government to spend in bars, hotels and restaurants in an effort to revitalise the tourist industry.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167768-this-rounds-on-us-maltese-government-hands-out-vouchers-to-boost-tourist-trade/

 

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In New Zealand, shopping, parties and big hugs mark start of 'COVID-free' life

By Praveen Menon

 

Customers and employees are seen inside a cafe on the first day of all New Zealand domestic regulations being lifted for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Nelson, New Zealand, June 9, 2020. REUTERS/Tatsiana Chypsanava

 

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealanders hugged and kissed, shopped, and planned parties on Tuesday as the country took off all coronavirus restrictions for the first time in more than three months, while much of the rest of the world is still grappling with the pandemic.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167769-in-new-zealand-shopping-parties-and-big-hugs-mark-start-of-covid-free-life/

 

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Annual operation fee for hotel waived as of July 1

By THE NATION

 

 

The Cabinet on Tuesday (June 9) approved the Interior Ministry’s proposal to waive the annual operation fee levied on hotels from July 1 to June 30, 2021, in a move to ease the impact the Covid-19 outbreak has had on the hotel sector.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167771-annual-operation-fee-for-hotel-waived-as-of-july-1/

 

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London's statues from 'bygone' imperial past to be reviewed, mayor says

 

A police officer stands next to the statue of Winston Churchill at Parliament Square which was damaged by protesters with graffiti, in the aftermath of protests against the death of George Floyd who died in police custody in Minneapolis, London, Britain, June 8, 2020. REUTERS/John Sibley

 

LONDON (Reuters) - London mayor Sadiq Khan has ordered a review of the capital’s statues and street names after the toppling of the statue of an English slave trader by anti-racism protesters triggered a debate about the demons of Britain’s imperial past.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1167772-londons-statues-from-bygone-imperial-past-to-be-reviewed-mayor-says/