THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 15 June 2020

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10-vehicle pile-up in Nonthaburi causes huge traffic jam

By THE NATION

 

 

A 10-vehicle smash-up in Nonthaburi caused a traffic jam stretching for several kilometres all the way to the Sombat Buri Market entrance after the pile-up blocked all inbound lanes on Kanjanapisek Road in Bang Yai district near the exit of Central West Gate department store yesterday (Sunday) afternoon.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168525-10-vehicle-pile-up-in-nonthaburi-causes-huge-traffic-jam/

 

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Huay Kwang night market now open after curfew is lifted

By THE NATION

 

 

The Huay Kwang night market in Bangkok’s Din Daeng resumed operations last night (June 14) after the government lifted its curfew that had been in effect since March 26.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168526-huay-kwang-night-market-now-open-after-curfew-is-lifted/

 

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Bang Saen: Bangkok residents to blame for filthy beach, say traders

 

 

Traders in seaside resort Bang Saen and the news media  have pointed the finger of blame at filthy Bangkokians for messing up their beach. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168528-bang-saen-bangkok-tourists-to-blame-for-filthy-beach-say-traders/

 

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Sriracha Tiger Zoo welcomes visitors with free entry

By Pattaya Mail

  

Sriracha Tiger Zoo offers free entry tovisitors until the end of June.

 

BANGKOK-Sriracha Tiger Zoo reopened on Friday (June 12) after being closed for almost three months due to COVID-19. It is now offering free entry to attract visitors especially on weekends.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168529-sriracha-tiger-zoo-welcomes-visitors-with-free-entry/

 

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Pattaya: Boozing on the beach - police called but only warnings issued

 

 

Picture: Pattaya City

 

The Pattaya City page on Facebook reported that local tessakit officials called the police after finding tourists drinking alcohol on Pattaya beach.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168530-pattaya-boozing-on-the-beach-police-called-but-only-warnings-issued/

 

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Street markets in Chiang Mai’s Meaung district come alive as curfew goes

By THE NATION

 

 

Many of Chiang Mai’s streets are now bustling again with merchants as night curfew has been lifted.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168531-street-markets-in-chiang-mai’s-meaung-district-come-alive-as-curfew-goes/

 

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"Pattaya Hot Deal" - Thai tourists to be lured with 50% off but Chinese may not be back until CNY 2021

 

Picture: Manager

 

Tourism authorities in Pattaya are attempting to woo back Thai tourists with a scheme to give them 50% off. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168534-pattaya-hot-deal-thai-tourists-to-be-lured-with-50-off-but-chinese-may-not-be-back-until-cny-2021/

 

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Navy dismisses claim to Plutaluang land set for low-income housing

By Patcharapol Panrak

 

  

Capt. Chalermporn Klaythong, director of the Sattahip Naval Base’s Real Estate Division, led military personnel and local officials to the 80-rai property in the Plutaluang foothills for a survey.

 

The Royal Thai Navy has dismissed the legitimacy of a claim laid to land in Plutaluang and will proceed to build low-income housing there.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168536-navy-dismisses-claim-to-plutaluang-land-set-for-low-income-housing/

 

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Foreigners set to return as Thailand presses ahead with "Travel Bubble" plans

 

 

The Thai government's assistant spokeswoman Traisulee Tratsoranakul said that the country is pressing ahead with plans to create a so-called "Travel Bubble".

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168538-foreigners-set-to-return-as-thailand-presses-ahead-with-travel-bubble-plans/

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Woman helpless as village chief, police ‘fail to take action’ against her ex over alleged assault

By THE NATION

 

 

A woman complained on her Facebook page yesterday (June 14) that she was assaulted by her former boyfriend but received no help at all – neither from the village chief nor the police.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168541-woman-helpless-as-village-chief-police-‘fail-to-take-action’-against-her-ex-over-alleged-assault/

 

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Poll: Chiang Mai number one tourist destination for Thais

By The Nation

 

 

Bt20 billion is expected to be spent to stimulate tourism as an online poll said most Thais see Chiang Mai as their number one tourist destination.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168543-poll-chiang-mai-number-one-tourist-destination-for-thais/

 

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Pestering of beach tourists banned by local mayor: But will other beaches in Thailand follow suit?

 

 

It is a common problem on beaches not just in Thailand but around the world. You have just settled down on your beach towel, put your sunglasses on and prepared your favorite book for a relaxing day soaking up the sun. There is not a care in the world in your bit of paradise.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168547-pestering-of-beach-tourists-banned-by-local-mayor-but-will-other-beaches-in-thailand-follow-suit/

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Thailand reports no new domestic COVID-19 cases for 21 consecutive days

 

People play rugby at the beach in Hua Hin, after the government eased some protective measures following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Thailand, June 14, 2020. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand on Monday reported no new coronavirus infections or deaths, maintaining the total of 3,135 confirmed cases and 58 fatalities.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168548-thailand-reports-no-new-domestic-covid-19-cases-for-21-consecutive-days/

 

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Hua Hin: Provincial governor delighted with poll - orders district chief to prepare for more tourists

 

Picture: New TV

 

The governor of Prachuap Khirikhan was delighted when a Suan Dusit poll  gave his province - that includes popular seaside resort Hua Hin - the thumbs up for post lockdown travel.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168549-hua-hin-provincial-governor-delighted-with-poll-orders-district-chief-to-prepare-for-more-tourists/

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Khao Yai National Park to reopen on July 1

By THE NATION

 

 

Khao Yai National Park will open on July 1 with strict "new normal" measures for visitors.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168552-khao-yai-national-park-to-reopen-on-july-1/

 

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Thais most want to visit the cinema, airport, flea markets now

By THE NATION

 

 

Thais most want to go to cinemas, airports, markets and beauty clinics with the fourth phase of lockdown easing now in effect, a survey by Bangkok Poll showed.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168554-thais-most-want-to-visit-the-cinema-airport-flea-markets-now/

 

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Phuket hotels, restaurants may now sell alcohol

By The Phuket News

 

All legally registered hotels in Phuket may now sell alcohol. Image: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: Places that are legally registered as hotels in Phuket are now allowed to sell alcohol, according to the provincial order issued by Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana yesterday (June 14).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168555-phuket-hotels-restaurants-may-now-sell-alcohol/

 

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Salmon cannot be contaminated with Covid-19: Disease Control Department

By The Nation

 

 

Salmon cannot be contaminated with the Covid-19 virus, Disease Control Department deputy director-general Dr Thanarak Palipat stated.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168562-salmon-cannot-be-contaminated-with-covid-19-disease-control-department/

 

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Students returning from other provinces face 14-day quarantine

By THE NATION

 

 

Students who return to Samut Sakhon from other provinces will be quarantined for 14 days before being allowed to rejoin schools, which will open nationwide on July 1. Other provinces are likely to follow suit, in line with government rules.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168564-students-returning-from-other-provinces-face-14-day-quarantine/

 

 

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Young Lopburi motorcyclist voices thrill of high-speed riding, dies 2 hours later

By The Nation

 

 

A 21-year-old Lopburi motorcyclist was killed in a high-speed crash today (June 15) – merely two hours after posting on Facebook that “[riding a motorbike] alone is the best, I can go as fast as I wish”.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168566-young-lopburi-motorcyclist-voices-thrill-of-high-speed-riding-dies-2-hours-later/

 

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Updated rules for taxis, tuk-tuks on displaying adverts

By THE NATION

 

 

The Department of Land Transport has issued updated rules on mobile advertising as a way to increase revenue for drivers or operators of taxis, tuk-tuks and other vehicles.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168567-updated-rules-for-taxis-tuk-tuks-on-displaying-adverts/

 

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Army targets lower budget

By The Nation

 

 

The Army is planning to lower its budget in the long term by diminishing its size and not adding any more civil officials.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168568-army-targets-lower-budget/

 

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Excitement as rare crab found on Maya Bay Beach

By The Nation

 

 

The Puu Kai (chicken crab) or “hairy leg” mountain crab has made a rare appearance on closed Maya Bay Beach, Phi Phi Island, much to the excitement of conservationists – the first time in ten years that this crustacean has been spotted.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168570-excitement-as-rare-crab-found-on-maya-bay-beach/

 

 

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PM says local elections 'might' be held this year

By The Nation

 

Prayut Chan-o-cha

 

Local elections might be held before the end of 2020, even if the Covid-19 outbreak has not been resolved, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Monday (June 15).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168571-pm-says-local-elections-might-be-held-this-year/

 

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Revenue teams up with 160 nations to identify firms that should be taxed under E-Services law

By The Nation

 

 

The Revenue Department has signed an agreement with 160 countries to close loopholes in the upcoming E-Services tax law.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168572-revenue-teams-up-with-160-nations-to-identify-firms-that-should-be-taxed-under-e-services-law/

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Thailand may impose curfew again if people do not cooperate

By Pattaya Mail

 

  

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

 

BANGKOK – The government can impose the night-time curfew again if people fail to cooperate with disease control measures, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168573-thailand-may-impose-curfew-again-if-people-do-not-cooperate/

 

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Foreigners married to Thais set to be allowed to return to Thailand

 

 

Foreigners who are married to a Thai national or who hold permanent residency but who have been stranded overseas due to COVID-19 are set to be given special dispensation to return to Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168574-foreigners-married-to-thais-set-to-be-allowed-to-return-to-thailand/

 

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No more prostitution in Pathum Thani, declare police

By The Nation

 

Wiwat Assawawiboon

 

Pathum Thani authorities have declared that the world’s oldest profession – prostitution – will no longer be practised in the province after some clients recorded and posted clips of sex workers saying that they had "dealt" with police and they will not be disturbed while providing services.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168586-no-more-prostitution-in-pathum-thani-declare-police/

 

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Thailand will be very choosy about who can visit, insists Anutin

By The Nation

 

 

Only countries that have not had a severe outbreak of Covid-19 will be made part of Thailand’s “travel bubble” and the Kingdom will restrict the type of travellers allowed into the country, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Monday (June 15).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168587-thailand-will-be-very-choosy-about-who-can-visit-insists-anutin/

 

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Phuket police take a break on last night of curfew

By The Phuket News

 

The curfew patrols hit the streets for the last time overnight on Saturday night (June 13-14). Photo: Phuket Provincial Narcotics Control Management Centre

 

PHUKET:-- Phuket police took the night off from catching curfew breakers last night (June 14), the last night of the nationwide curfew after it was announced last week that it will no longer be enforced from 00:01am, June 15.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168589-phuket-police-take-a-break-on-last-night-of-curfew/