THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 24 June 2020

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Warning! Little girl needs 23 stitches after running through glass door

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Comment was rife on Thai social media after a relative of a little girl posted what happened at her house. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169785-warning-little-girl-needs-23-stitches-after-running-through-glass-door/

 

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Phuket Town night venues raided for new normal precautions

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

All three venues raided last night were found to be complying with the ‘new normal’ health regulations. Photo: Phuket Provincial Narcotics Control Management Center

 

PHUKET: A task force of officials, including police and health officials, conducted a series of inspections of night venues in Phuket Town last night (June 23) to ensure they were complying with the health guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169789-phuket-town-night-venues-raided-for-new-normal-precautions/

 

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Plucky teen 7-Eleven staffer outwits would be robber

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A plucky and quick thinking 18 year old sales lady in a 7-Eleven in north eastern Thailand thwarted a would be robber at her store.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169790-plucky-teen-7-eleven-staffer-outwits-would-be-robber/

 

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Video: Biker lucky not to be killed after managing to stay on during collision in Saraburi

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Dash cam footage showed the moment a female motorcyclist cut across a pick-up driver as she was entering Pahonyothin Road from the Friendship Highway in Saraburi.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169791-video-biker-lucky-not-to-be-killed-after-managing-to-stay-on-during-collison-in-saraburi/

 

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Thailand reports no new domestic COVID-19 cases for 30 consecutive days

 

FILE PHOTO: 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

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand on Wednesday reported one new coronavirus case detected in someone returning from abroad, marking 30 days without local transmission, a senior official said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169795-thailand-reports-no-new-domestic-covid-19-cases-for-30-consecutive-days/

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Prachuap: Police find plenty of evidence in home search of finance woman at center of massive embezzlement case

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

Muang Prachuap Kirikhan police armed with a search warrant went to the home of Khanitha, 28, the woman at the center of a multi million baht embezzlement case of public funds from the local authority. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169796-prachuap-police-find-plenty-of-evidence-in-home-search-of-finance-woman-at-center-of-massive-embezzlement-case/

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Amazing Thailand: Life turns around for Isaan man after getting albino toad! Now for lottery win #3

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A breeder of bandicoot rats in Mukdahan in Thailand's north eastern region has never felt better after his brother gave him an albino toad. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169798-amazing-thailand-life-turns-around-for-isaan-man-after-getting-albino-toad-now-for-lottery-win-3/

 

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Top ministry official to head taskforce on agriculture in EEC

By THE NATION

 

Raphiphat Chantharasriwong

 

The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has appointed permanent secretary Anant Suwanrat to chair the taskforce for agricultural development in the Eastern Economic Corridor.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169799-top-ministry-official-to-head-taskforce-on-agriculture-in-eec/

 

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What a boar! Temple resident sniffs out foreigner's pet pig, takes out his love frustration on a motorcycle!

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

Thai media reported that residents in Surasak district of Si Racha, Chonburi, called the local rescue foundation after a normally docile wild boar that lives in a nearby temple came sniffing after a juicy pig. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169801-what-a-boar-temple-resident-sniffs-out-foreigners-pet-pig-takes-out-his-love-frustration-on-a-motorcycle/

 

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More Thai routes open as airlines ease out of lockdown

By THE NATION

 

 

The Department of Airports is overseeing a steady increase in the number of routes and flights offered by two airlines, while new routes will open after the fourth phase of lockdown easing.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169814-more-thai-routes-open-as-airlines-ease-out-of-lockdown/

 

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Thai May exports fall 22.5% year-on-year, but gold shipments surge

By Orathai Sriring and Satawasin Staporncharnchai

 

FILE PHOTO: A customer shows a piece of gold for sell at a goldsmith, as the demand for cash increased after the partial shut down caused by the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Bangkok, Thailand, April 16, 2020. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's exports in May dropped by a bigger-than-expected 22.5% from a year earlier, the weakest pace in more than 10 years, due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the commerce ministry said on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169822-thai-may-exports-fall-225-year-on-year-but-gold-shipments-surge/

 

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Wonton bites back: ‘Human tooth’ found in fried snack

By The Nation

 

 

A Pathum Thani pharmacy student has warned others to check their fresh snacks carefully before taking a bite.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169823-wonton-bites-back-‘human-tooth’-found-in-fried-snack/

 

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Thai central bank leaves policy rate unchanged at record low, as expected

 

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 left its key interest rate unchanged at a record low on Wednesday but downgraded its economic outlook for the year due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169825-thai-central-bank-leaves-policy-rate-unchanged-at-record-low-as-expected/

 

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Thai hospital claims first successful stem cell transplant involving donor infected with COVID-19

 

 

Thailand’s Ramathibodi Hospital has conducted what is believed to be the world’s first successful bone marrow stem cell transplant from a five-year old donor infected with COVID-19 to his seven-year old thalassemia-afflicted sister.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169827-thai-hospital-claims-first-successful-stem-cell-transplant-involving-donor-infected-with-covid-19/

 

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Some foreigners to be allowed entry from July 1

By The Nation

 

 

 

Thailand will allow some foreigners to enter the country from July 1, in an easing of the months-long travel lockdown.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169832-some-foreigners-to-be-allowed-to-enter-thailand-from-july-1/

 

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Man allegedly shoots at ex-wife’s house out of anger over loss of bride price

By The Nation

 

 

A Nong Bua Lamphu-native, angered by his ex-wife’s refusal to return the Bt10,000 dowry he paid to marry her, is suspected of shooting at his ex-wife’s house on Tuesday (June 23). 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169835-man-allegedly-shoots-at-ex-wife’s-house-out-of-anger-over-loss-of-bride-price/

 

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Driver surrenders to police after pregnant woman killed

By The Nation

 

 

A car mechanic who ran over and killed a pregnant woman on Sunday (June 21) gave himself up to police today.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169705-police-hunt-for-volvo-driver-for-crushing-pregnant-woman-to-death/?do=findComment&comment=15550689

 

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Holidays by the sea top favourite among Thais if govt offers special deals

By THE NATION

 

 

A survey conducted by the Kasikorn Research Centre found that most Thais will prefer going to the beach if the government launches a local tourism stimulus measure.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169839-holidays-by-the-sea-top-favourite-among-thais-if-govt-offers-special-deals/

 

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Schools, spas, pubs, may be allowed to reopen in 5th phase of easing

By The Nation

 

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has come up with a draft for the fifth phase of measure relaxation, CCSA spokesperson Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin said on Wednesday (June 24).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169856-schools-spas-pubs-may-be-allowed-to-reopen-in-5th-phase-of-easing/

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TAT offers free boat rides as part of campaign to bring tourists back to Damnoen Saduak

By The Nation

 

Photo Credit: TAT Ratchaburi Office

 

In a move to bring back tourists to Thailand’s world-famous Damnoen Saduak floating market, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Ratchaburi Office has launched a special campaign, which runs from July 1 to September 15.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169857-tat-offers-free-boat-rides-as-part-of-campaign-to-bring-tourists-back-to-damnoen-saduak/

 

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Thailand plans to allow some foreign travellers in next week

 

FILE PHOTO: Empty chairs are seen on a beach which is usually full of tourists, amid fear of coronavirus in Phuket, Thailand March 11, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand plans to allow some foreign travellers into the country starting next week, as it eases restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, a senior official said on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169832-some-foreigners-to-be-allowed-to-enter-thailand-from-july-1/?do=findComment&comment=15551042

 

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Mahidol University unveils COVID-19 antibody test robot

 

 

BANGKOK(NNT) - A development project to create a COVID-19 vaccine in Thailand is on track to start clinical trials in humans soon, during which the safety of volunteers and medical staff must be of the utmost importance. Mahidol University has introduced an innovative A.I. robot to help with the vaccine development project, which could replace humans in risky tasks.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169858-mahidol-university-unveils-covid-19-antibody-test-robot/

 

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National parks preparing to welcome tourists

 

 

BANGKOK(NNT) - Starting July 1st this year, 127 national parks in Thailand will reopen to visitors under new normal conditions. Tourists, who plan to visit national parks, have to make a reservation in advance via the QueQ mobile application to help prevent congestion.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169859-national-parks-preparing-to-welcome-tourists/

 

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Activities resume in provinces to attract tourists

 

 

BANGKOK(NNT) - After more anti-COVID-19 lockdown restrictions were lifted, businesses and tourism activities in many provinces have resumed in a bid to attract more visitors.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169861-activities-resume-in-provinces-to-attract-tourists/

 

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China loses appetite for salmon, seafood on virus contamination worries

By Sophie Yu and Emily Chow

 

 

BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's appetite for salmon and other seafood has crashed this month, after a resurgence in coronavirus infections in Beijing was traced to chopping boards for imported salmon in a wholesale food market in the capital.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169863-china-loses-appetite-for-salmon-seafood-on-virus-contamination-worries/

 

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Beware second wave of coronavirus, medics warn Britain

By Guy Faulconbridge

 

A man wearing a protective face mask works in a temporary hygiene station, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in London, Britain June 23, 2020. REUTERS/Toby Melville

 

LONDON (Reuters) - A second coronavirus wave is a real risk for the United Kingdom and local flare-ups are likely, major health bodies said on Wednesday, in one of the strongest warnings yet to Prime Minister Boris Johnson as he eases lockdown to help the economy.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169864-beware-second-wave-of-coronavirus-medics-warn-britain/

 

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Foreign Tourists’ Visits Still Banned

 

 

BANGKOK, June 24 (TNA) -- The National Emerging Infectious Diseases Committee has agreed to welcome three groups of people to the country but not general tourists.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169865-foreign-tourists’-visits-still-banned/

 

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National Motorway-Railway Grid Planned

 

 

BANGKOK, June 24 (TNA) -- The Transport Ministry plans a national grid of motorways and railways that will be developed in parallel with each other on north-south and east-west directions.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169866-national-motorway-railway-grid-planned/

 

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Bangkok school director suspected of food-budget corruption 

By The Nation

 

Photo Credit to ชมรมstrongต้านทุจริตประเทศไทย

 

A school in Bangkok’s Yannawa district gave students instant noodles for breakfast and sold free school milk at Bt5 a cup, claims an online anti-corruption watchdog.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169869-bangkok-school-director-suspected-of-food-budget-corruption/

 

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Netflix Confirms A Chicken Run Sequel Is Flying Our Way

By JESS HARDIMAN

 

 

Netflix has confirmed a long-awaited Chicken Run sequel will be heading to its streaming service, with production expected to begin next year.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169871-netflix-confirms-a-chicken-run-sequel-is-flying-our-way/