THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 23 June 2020

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Pubs, bars may open on July 1 if they follow 22 iron-clad rules

By The Nation

 

 

A meeting between the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA)’s special taskforce committee and entertainment venue operators resolved that pubs, bars and entertainment venues could be allowed to open from July 1 provided they strictly observe following 22 practices:

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169549-pubs-bars-may-open-on-july-1-if-they-follow-22-iron-clad-rules/

 

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Seven groups of foreigners expected to be allowed entry

By The Nation

 

 

The government plans to allow seven groups of foreigners to enter the country, Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin, the spokesman of the government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, announced today (June 22). The committee has divided these into two main groups.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169525-seven-groups-of-foreigners-expected-to-be-allowed-entry/

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Airlines reminded of legal duty for refunds for cancelled, rescheduled flights

By The Phuket News

 

Passengers arrive at Phuket International Airport as a staffer cleans the chairs as part of the ‘new normal’ requirements. Photo: AoT Phuket

 

PHUKET:-- The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has issued two distinct notices to all airlines reminding them of their obligations to passengers affected by cancelled or rescheduled flights, including the conditions for refunding airfares, and to provide food and drinks, and access to free communications services for flights delayed for hours.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169558-airlines-reminded-of-legal-duty-for-refunds-for-cancelled-rescheduled-flights/

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Thai trials of COVID-19 vaccine reach make-or-break stage

By Juarawee Kittisilpa

 

A man wearing a face mask stands next to a board showing the progress of developing an mRNA type vaccine candidate for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) during a news conference at the National Primate Research Center of Chulalongkorn University in Saraburi province, Thailand, June 22, 2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

SARABURI, Thailand (Reuters) - Thai scientists administered a second dose of an experimental COVID-19 vaccine to monkeys on Monday, looking for another positive response to enable clinical trials in humans as early as October.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169554-thai-trials-of-covid-19-vaccine-reach-make-or-break-stage/

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It’s official! Prawit takes over as new Palang Pracharat leader

By THE NATION

 

 

Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan was officially handed over the post of core coalition party Palang Pracharat’s leader on Monday (June 22).

 

Government chief whip Wirat Rattanaset, who is also Palang Pracharat member, said the party executives visited the general in person to hand him the new position, instead of having him come to the party headquarters on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169584-it’s-official-prawit-takes-over-as-new-palang-pracharat-leader/

 

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EEC Office to push for more foreign businesspersons to be let into Thailand

By THE NATION

 

EEC Office secretary-general Kanit Sangsubhan

 

The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office will propose that the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) consider allowing groups of foreign business operators to visit EEC provinces, EEC Office secretary-general Kanit Sangsubhan said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169585-eec-office-to-push-for-more-foreign-businesspersons-to-be-let-into-thailand/

 

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Buddhist temples get green light for religious gatherings

By The Nation

 

 

The Sangha Supreme Council has given temples nationwide the go-ahead for organising religious activities now that the Covid-19 situation has improved.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169586-buddhist-temples-get-green-light-for-religious-gatherings/

 

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19 Myanmar patients said to test positive for virus passed 14-day quarantine in Thailand

By The Nation

 

 

Nineteen Myanmar labourers who finished their state quarantine in Thailand tested negative for the coronavirus before being sent home, Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin, the spokesman of the government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, said today (June 22).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169587-19-myanmar-patients-said-to-test-positive-for-virus-passed-14-day-quarantine-in-thailand/

 

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Thailand to farm new rice variety seeking export advantages

 

   

BANGKOK(NNT) - Farmers in Thailand will start cultivating the first lot of the Kor Khor 79 rice variety this year, aiming to introduce the new soft rice variety to the export market, especially in Asia.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169588-thailand-to-farm-new-rice-variety-seeking-export-advantages/

 

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Prayut urges greater tax incentives to lure investors for new S-curve sectors in EEC

By THE NATION

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha orders related state agencies to consider offering additional tax incentives to woo investors for the new S-curve sectors.

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed related state agencies and the Board of Investment (BoI) to consider offering additional tax incentives to attract investment in the five new “S-curve” sectors in the Eastern Economic Corridor, EEC Office secretary-general Kanit Sangsuban said on Monday (June 22).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169589-prayut-urges-greater-tax-incentives-to-lure-investors-for-new-s-curve-sectors-in-eec/

 

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Master plan for Bt6.5-tn circular economy unveiled

By THE NATION

 

Minister Suvit Maesincee

 

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation has unveiled its plan to boost the gross domestic product of the country's bio-circular green (BCG) economy, to strengthen Thailand’s economic sustainability.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169590-master-plan-for-bt65-tn-circular-economy-unveiled/

 

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Central bank soothes investors, saying new measures aim to avoid a repeat of 1997

By The Nation

 

BOT deputy governor Ronadol Numnonda

 

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has launched pre-emptive measures to prevent a financial crisis like the one in 1997, BOT deputy governor Ronadol Numnonda said in response to investors’ concerns about the resilience of local commercial banks in the Covid-19 fallout. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169591-central-bank-soothes-investors-saying-new-measures-aim-to-avoid-a-repeat-of-1997/

 

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Thai central bank seen holding key rate at record low to assess risks - Reuters poll

By Orathai Sriring

 

FILE PHOTO: Thailand's central bank is seen at the Bank of Thailand in Bangkok, Thailand April 26, 2016. REUTERS/Jorge Silva/File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's central bank is widely expected to leave its key interest rate unchanged at a record low after easing policy three times this year to help mitigate the economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic, a Reuters poll showed.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169592-thai-central-bank-seen-holding-key-rate-at-record-low-to-assess-risks-reuters-poll/

 

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Huge demand for rubber gloves, condoms sees latex price rise

By THE NATION

 

 

The Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT) reported a surge in the latex price due to soaring demand for rubber gloves and condoms.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169593-huge-demand-for-rubber-gloves-condoms-sees-latex-price-rise/

 

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Trump opposed to removing Theodore Roosevelt's statue from outside Museum of Natural History

By Kanishka Singh

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump pauses as he addresses his first re-election campaign rally in several months in the midst of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S., June 20, 2020. REUTERS/Leah Millis

 

(Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he opposed removing the towering statue of Theodore Roosevelt from outside New York City's American Museum of Natural History.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169594-trump-opposed-to-removing-theodore-roosevelts-statue-from-outside-museum-of-natural-history/

 

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White House: Trump did not direct virus testing slowdown, does not regret 'kung flu' remark

By Jeff Mason and Steve Holland

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during his first re-election campaign rally in several months in the midst of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S., June 20, 2020. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump has not directed any slowdown in coronavirus testing and does not regret using the term "kung flu," which many consider to be offensive, to describe the virus, the White House said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169596-white-house-trump-did-not-direct-virus-testing-slowdown-does-not-regret-kung-flu-remark/

 

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Iran to send black boxes from downed Ukrainian airliner to France

 

FILE PHOTO: Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif speaks during a news conference following a meeting with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (not pictured) in Moscow, Russia June 16, 2020. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation/Handout via REUTERS

 

(Reuters) - Iran will send the black boxes from a downed Ukrainian airliner to France for analysis, the countries said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169597-iran-to-send-black-boxes-from-downed-ukrainian-airliner-to-france/

 

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U.S. officials to meet this week on Israel annexation plan

By Steve Holland and Matt Spetalnick

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talk outside the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S., January 27, 2020. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. officials will gather this week to discuss whether to give Israel a green light for its plan to annex Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's target date of July 1 approaches.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169598-us-officials-to-meet-this-week-on-israel-annexation-plan/

 

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Pattaya: Yearlong police foot dragging; Brit pensioner, 80 turns to the media after 350K theft by "uni student"

 

Picture: Channel 7

 

An 80 year old British pensioner has turned to the Thai media for help after a Thai uni student ripped him off to the tune of 350,000 baht. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169602-pattaya-yearlong-police-foot-dragging-brit-pensioner-80-turns-to-the-media-after-350k-theft-by-uni-student/

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Revenue tax exemption for firms that have organised seminars, business trips this year

By THE NATION

 

 

Companies that have organised domestic seminars or business trips for employees this year will be exempted from revenue tax for those services.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169603-revenue-tax-exemption-for-firms-that-have-organised-seminars-business-trips-this-year/

 

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New York police officer suspended over apparent chokehold incident

 

FILE PHOTO: Demonstrators scuffle with NYPD police officers as they try to march trough Times Square during a protest against racial inequality in the aftermath of the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in New York City, New York, U.S. June 14, 2020. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York City police officer has been suspended after a video posted online showed him apparently rendering a Black man unconscious in a chokehold after the city council voted to make it a crime for police to use the grip.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169604-new-york-police-officer-suspended-over-apparent-chokehold-incident/

 

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Disenchanted members quit small parties to set up new ones

By THE NATION

 

 

Several members of small political parties have resigned, seeking to establish new ones to “better serve” the needs of people.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169607-disenchanted-members-quit-small-parties-to-set-up-new-ones/

 

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Bitter cucumber CANNOT cure cancer, cysts: Medical Department

By THE NATION

 

 

The Department of Medical Services has dismissed the rumour that bitter cucumber, a Thai herb, can cure cancers as well as tumours and cysts.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169611-bitter-cucumber-cannot-cure-cancer-cysts-medical-department/

 

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Leading ecologist says Pattaya is the cleanest and most beautiful in twenty years - great time to visit!

 

Pictures: Thon Thamrongnawasawat

 

Pattaya has received a massive thumbs up from one of Thailand's leading marine ecologists, conservationists and travel writers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169613-leading-ecologist-says-pattaya-is-the-cleanest-and-most-beautiful-in-twenty-years-great-time-to-visit/

 

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Road accidents slow by 13 per cent in May

By THE NATION

 

 

The number of road accidents decreased by 13 per cent last month, the Department of Highways reported.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169614-road-accidents-slow-by-13-per-cent-in-may/

 

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Press Release

 

Behold “AROM WONGAMAT” a new iconic landmark and super luxurious  condominium on the last prime beachfront location of Wongamat, Pattaya 

 

 

Pattaya - Counting down to the launch and unveiling of AROM WONGAMAT, a new iconic landmark, and super luxurious beachfront condominium, located in the last and most desirable private beachfront site available at Wongamat Beach, Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169615-behold-“arom-wongamat”-a-new-iconic-landmark-and-super-luxurious -condominium-on-the-last-prime-beachfront-location-of-wongamat-pattaya/

 

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Three major expressways will be free to use on public holidays until 2035

 

Picture: Sanook

 

It has been announced that three expressways in the Bangkok area will be free to use on all public holidays for the next 15 years. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169616-three-major-expressways-will-be-free-to-use-on-public-holidays-until-2035/

 

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Sent packing: 14 year stay in Thailand is up for German pensioner on 2,241 day overstay

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Pathum Thani immigration and the tourist police went to a housing estate in the Lamlukka area where they found a German retiree on overstay. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169619-sent-packing-14-year-stay-in-thailand-is-up-for-german-pensioner-on-2241-day-overstay/

 

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Thai grannie, 80, needs emergency surgery after swallowing her dentures

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A Thai doctor went on Facebook to warn people who wear dentures to go to their dentist if they become loose or damaged. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169623-thai-grannie-80-needs-emergency-surgery-after-swallowing-her-dentures/

 

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Thailand had the world's first coronavirus case outside China. Here's how it avoided disaster

By South-East Asia correspondent Amy Bainbridge and Supattra Vimonsuknopparat

 

Despite having the first confirmed COVID-19 case outside China, Thailand has managed to flatten its curve, with only just over 3,000 infections.(REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun)

 

Thailand is emerging as another success story in the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Full stpry: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169626-thailand-had-the-worlds-first-coronavirus-case-outside-china-heres-how-it-avoided-disaster/