The week that was in Thailand news: Thailand: Life’s a beach and then you die

 

 

News that the strongarm mayor in Bang Saen was trying to rid his beach of vendors perpetually pestering the tourists plunged a rueful Rooster into reminiscing reverie about all those good, and not so good experiences on some of the beaches of the world.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169304-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-thailand-life’s-a-beach-and-then-you-die/

 

Unemployed teacher caught with child pornography

By THE NATION

 

 

A 33-year-old unemployed music and dance teacher has been arrested on charges of possessing child pornographic material in Chiang Mai province.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169333-unempoyed-teacher-caught-with-child-pornography/

 

102 arrested in crackdown on illegal bike racing in Nonthaburi

By THE NATION

 

 

More than 100 teenagers and adults were arrested for alleged involvement in night motorcycle racing on Nonthaburi’s main roads on June 19 and 20.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169334-102-arrested-in-crackdown-on-illegal-bike-racing-in-nonthaburi/

 

Loei to skip popular ghost festival this year

By The Nation

 

 

The Phi Ta Khon Ghost Festival will not be held this year, the chief of Dan Sai district in Loei province said on Saturday (June 20).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169336-loei-to-skip-popular-ghost-festival-this-year/

 

Phuket construction foreman, 50, investigated for rape of girl, 15, after ‘grooming’ a romantic relationship

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The rape complaint was filed at Thalang Police Station on Wednesday (June 17). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Police are investigating a rape complaint filed against a construction foreman who worked in Sakoo, the area just south of Phuket International Airport, for allegedly repeatedly raping a 15-year-old girl by deciving her that he had romantic feelings for the girl.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169337-phuket-construction-foreman-50-investigated-for-rape-of-girl-15-after-‘grooming’-a-romantic-relationship/

 

Former hotel employee dies after motorbike slams power pole at high speed

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Rescue workers at the scene last night (June 19). Photo: Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation

 

PHUKET: A 55-year-old man died after the motorbike he was riding struck a power pole at high speed on Thepkrasattri Rd in Thalang last night (June 19). The man’s family told police that the man was likely riding his motorbike to relieve high stress he was suffering from unemployment. He was previously a hotel employee.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169338-former-hotel-employee-dies-after-motorbike-slams-power-pole-at-high-speed/

 

Poll shows people remember efforts by ministries to alleviate fallout of Covid-19 crisis

By The Nation

 

 

The Finance, Agriculture and Cooperatives, and Energy ministries have won top mention from people for Covid-19 relief measures that relieved their suffering during the crisis, a Super Poll opinion survey said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169339-poll-shows-people-remember-efforts-by-ministries-to-alleviate-fallout-of-covid-19-crisis/

 

All aquatic products in Thailand safe, department assures after panic over virus outbreak in China

By THE NATION

 

 

Amid widespread concerns that the second wave of coronavirus outbreak in China could spread to Thailand via imported salmon, the Department of Fisheries has assured that all aquatic animal products sold in Thailand are safe from the virus.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169340-all-aquatic-products-in-thailand-safe-department-assures-after-panic-over-virus-outbreak-in-china/

 

Manhattan prosecutor steps down, ending stand-off with U.S. Attorney General Barr

By Sarah N. Lynch and Karen Freifeld

 

Geoffrey Berman, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York exits the Manhattan Federal Court after the arraignment of Jeffrey Epstein, who faces charges of sex trafficking of minors and conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of minors, in New York, U.S., July 8, 2019. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

 

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - A stand-off over the independence of one of the country's most important prosecutor's offices ended on Saturday when Geoffrey Berman agreed to step down as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, the office that had been investigating President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, Rudolph Giuliani.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169341-manhattan-prosecutor-steps-down-ending-stand-off-with-us-attorney-general-barr/

 

Teenager killed in Seattle protest zone shooting, one wounded

 

 

FILE PHOTO: People walk by signs at a barrier set up at the edge of the self-proclaimed CHAZ/CHOP zone around the Seattle Police Department's East Precinct as people call for the defunding of police and protest against racial inequality in the aftermath of the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. June 14, 2020. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Seattle police on Saturday said they were investigating the fatal shooting of one person and wounding of another in a part of the city occupied by activists protesting against police brutality and racial inequality across America.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169342-teenager-killed-in-seattle-protest-zone-shooting-one-wounded/

 

FTI comes up with ideas to boost economy

By THE NATION

 

FTI chairman Supant Mongkolsuthree, left, with PM Prayut Chan-o-cha. (Photo credit: Royal Thai Government)

 

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) submitted a proposal to boost the subdued economy to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday (June 19).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169343-fti-comes-up-with-ideas-to-boost-economy/

 

Covid-19 second wave leads to surge in demand for safe-haven assets

By The Nation

 

 

Investors are likely to shift from risk assets to safe-haven assets due to uncertainty following the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic, experts said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169345-covid-19-second-wave-leads-to-surge-in-demand-for-safe-haven-assets/

 

Thai glove-maker plans IPO to fund rapid expansion plans

By THE NATION

 

 

Sri Trang Gloves Thailand (STGT) is set to list on the Stock Exchange of Thailand with an initial public offering scheduled for next month.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169346-thai-glove-maker-plans-ipo-to-fund-rapid-expansion-plans/

 

Rubber authority working on 'hats' to prevent latex damage during rains

By THE NATION

 

 

The Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT) and partners are developing rubber "hats" to help increase rubber production and promote the industry.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169348-rubber-authority-working-on-hats-to-prevent-latex-damage-during-rains/

 

U-Tapao airport construction expected to begin in a year

By THE NATION

 

 

The BBS Joint Venture Group, which won the bid to develop U-Tapao Airport and the adjoining airport city, has set up U-Tapao International Aviation Company Limited (UIAC) to manage the project, Putthiphong Prasatthong-Osot, senior vice president of Bangkok Airways Plc, said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169350-u-tapao-airport-construction-expected-to-begin-in-a-year/

 

A touchless elevator button to prevent infections

By The Nation

 

 

National Security and Dual-Use Technology Centre (NSD) has developed "MagikTuch", a touchless elevator button to protect people from contagious diseases.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169351-a-touchless-elevator-button-to-prevent-infections/

 

One Covid-19 case found in state quarantine

By THE NATION

 

 

One new case of Covid-19 was confirmed over a 24-hour period, the government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) reported on Saturday (June 20).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169353-one-covid-19-case-found-in-state-quarantine/

 

Thailand’s impressive battle against COVID-19 result of decades-long efforts

 

 

People wait to file complaints for not yet receiving the 5,000 Thai baht (150 USD) financial assistance for those whose income is impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, in front of the Public Relations Department in Bangkok on May 7, 2020. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

It has taken Thailand more than 50 years to develop the healthcare system whose strengths shone out in the global fight against COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169354-thailand’s-impressive-battle-against-covid-19-result-of-decades-long-efforts/

 

Thai commercial banks asked to suspend interim dividends and share buybacks

 

 

The Bank of Thailand has asked commercial banks to suspend interim dividend payments for this year and to delay share buybacks, in order to maintain strong capital reserves to help businesses when the COVID-19 situation eases.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169355-thai-commercial-banks-asked-to-suspend-interim-dividends-and-share-buybacks/

 

High Turnout Expected in Lampang By-Election

 

 

LAMPANG, June 20 (TNA) – A by-election was organized to fill a vacant House seat representing Constituency 4 of the northern province. Crowds of voters turned up in the morning to experience a New Normal way of election amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169357-high-turnout-expected-in-lampang-by-election/

 

50th Incineration of Narcotics Weighing Over 25 Tons

 

 

BANGKOK, June 20 (TNA) – The Public Health Ministry set the 50th incineration of seized narcotics weighing altogether 25.3 tons on June 26 and July 13-14 in Ayutthaya province.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169358-50th-incineration-of-narcotics-weighing-over-25-tons/

 

Pattaya deputy mayors hand out food packages at Nongyai communities

By Warapun Jaikusol

 

The City Hall entourage poses beside their motorbike-sidecars laden with food packages that were distributed to the Nongyai communities.

Pattaya deputy mayors Banlue Kullvanij and Manot Nongyai, together with a group of citizens, drove around on motorbikes with sidecars to the upper and lower Nongyai communities recently where they went from door to door distributing a total of 200 bags of rice, dried food and eggs to the residents. The people in these communities have been hit hard by the effects of the coronavirus economic crash and were very happy to receive aid from the benevolent city fathers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169359-pattaya-deputy-mayors-hand-out-food-packages-at-nongyai-communities/

 

Pattaya plant market lively after lockdown ease

By Jetsada Homklin

 

Plants lovers have returned to local markets to help liven up their homes after the lockdown.
 

Pattaya’s weekend plant market next to Mini Siam on Sukhumvit Road is now back in operation after months of shutdown due to the Coronavirus containment and social distancing control ordered by the government.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169361-pattaya-plant-market-lively-after-lockdown-ease/

 

Pattaya Dongtan beach benches set up for social distancing

By Jetsada Homklin

 

Dongtan beach benches in Jomtien are set up according to the new social distancing rules to contain the spread of the virus.

 

Dongtan beach in Jomtien is slowly coming alive after the beach lockdown was eased three weeks ago. Beach bench operators have set up their benches and tables one to one and a half meters apart to comply with the new social distancing rules.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169362-pattaya-dongtan-beach-benches-set-up-for-social-distancing/

 

Vigilance key to recovery, says new Phuket Governor

By The Phuket News

 

New Phuket Governor Narong Woonchiew at the meeting yesterday (June 19). Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: On his first day as Governor of Phuket, Narong Woonchiew called on all people on the island, but especially business operators, to be vigilant against the spread of COVID-19 so the island can recover as quickly as possible from the economic impact of the restrictions introduced to contain the disease.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169365-vigilance-key-to-recovery-says-new-phuket-governor/

 

Cloudy skies with isolated thundershowers forecast for most of the country

By The Nation

 

 

The southwest monsoon prevailing across the Andaman Sea and Thailand has weakened, the Thailand Meteorological Department said on Sunday (June 21).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169366-cloudy-skies-with-isolated-thundershowers-forecast-for-most-of-the-country/

 

Bangkok caterer cooks up something special for ‘new normal’

By The Nation

 

 

A Bangkok-based caterer is turning the Covid-19 crisis into an opportunity by launching a safe and tasty service for the “new normal” era.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169368-bangkok-caterer-cooks-up-something-special-for-‘new-normal’/

 

Phuket spas inspected for COVID-19 compliance

By The Phuket News

 

Phuket health officials are inspecting spas across the island to ensure they are complying with the COVID-19 health guidelines. Photo: PPHO

 

PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Health Office (PPHO) is inspecting spas across the island and issuing certificates to those that have been proved compliant with the health requirements to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169370-phuket-spas-inspected-for-covid-19-compliance/

 

Electricity outage to affect Pa Khlok

By The Phuket News

 

The area to be affected by the power outage on Tuesday (June 23). Map: PEA

 

PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Pa Khlok on Tuesday (Jun 23) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169371-electricity-outage-to-affect-pa-khlok/

 

Phuket COVID-19 daily report - June 20

By The Phuket News

 

Image: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Public Relations Department (PR Phuket) has released its daily report for the COVID-19 situation in Phuket for today, Saturday, June 20.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169373-phuket-covid-19-daily-report-june-20/