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State of emergency set to be extended through July

By The Nation

 

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The committee on lockdown easing will ask the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to extend the state of emergency until the end of July, National Security Council secretary-general Gen Somsak Rungsita said today.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170028-state-of-emergency-set-to-be-extended-through-july/

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Hua Hin’s iconic Railway Hotel to reopen doors on July 1

By The Nation

 

 

Guests will return to Hua Hin’s oldest and grandest beachside hotel next week as the Centara Grand emerges from three months of lockdown. Also known as the Railway Hotel, the century-old wooden edifice in opulent gardens will reopen its doors on July 1, with a safety guarantee provided by the Tourist Authority of Thailand’s “Amazing Thailand Safety and Health” certificate.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170035-hua-hin’s-iconic-railway-hotel-to-reopen-doors-on-july-1/

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Family complains after house seized and sold for Bt2mn over Bt17,000 student debt

By The Nation

 

 

A Phrae family is pleading for help after their home was seized and sold for Bt2 million to pay off a Bt17,000 student debt.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1169998-family-complains-after-house-seized-and-sold-for-bt2mn-over-bt17000-student-debt/

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Bangkok’s new landmark, Chao Phraya Sky Park, opens to the public

 

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has formally opened a new landmark, the Chao Phraya Sky Park, which straddles the Chao Phraya River, linking Bangkok with its sister city, Thonburi.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170027-bangkok’s-new-landmark-chao-phraya-sky-park-opens-to-the-public/

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Industry agency comes up with scheme to help pull up souvenir makers

By The Nation

 

 

The Department of Industrial Promotion (DIP) has come up with guidelines to help souvenir businesses to get back on their feet within three months.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170066-industry-agency-comes-up-with-scheme-to-help-pull-up-souvenir-makers/

 

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A quick swerve and you’re in a deep rut

By THE NATION

 

 

A taxi, swerving to avoid a log in the middle of Chaengwattana Road, landed in a deep ditch filled with iron spikes on the morning of Thursday (June 25). Both the passenger and driver escaped with no injuries.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170068-a-quick-swerve-and-you’re-in-a-deep-rut/

 

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Phrae’s iconic Bombay Burmah building will be rebuilt soon, promises DNP

By The Nation

 

 

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has promised to rebuild Phrae’s 127-year-old Bombay Burmah building as soon as possible.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170069-phrae’s-iconic-bombay-burmah-building-will-be-rebuilt-soon-promises-dnp/

 

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Proposed Pattaya nightlife restrictions ridiculed

By Jetsada Homklin

 

Pattaya’s bars and clubs likely will be allowed to reopen July 1, but a set of extreme disease-control rules being considered might sap all the fun out of the city’s nightlife.

 

Pattaya’s bars and clubs likely will be allowed to reopen July 1, but a set of extreme disease-control rules being considered might sap all the fun out of the city’s nightlife.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170070-proposed-pattaya-nightlife-restrictions-ridiculed/

 

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Pattaya offers free pet services

By Warapun Jaikusol

 

Pattaya veterinarians provide free vaccinations and pet sterilizations.

 

Pattaya provided free vaccinations and pet sterilizations for residents of the Chumsai Community.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170071-pattaya-offers-free-pet-services/

 

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NSC: One-month extension of emergency decree is necessary

 

   

BANGKOK(NNT) - The National Security Council (NSC) insists that the emergency decree has to remain in force for another month, as the country may see a resurgence in COVID-19 cases in this perilous time.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170028-state-of-emergency-set-to-be-extended-through-july/?do=findComment&comment=15555091

 

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Banyan Tree to open organic farm in Thailand

By TTG Asia

 

ORI9IN, Banyan Tree’s gourmet organic farm, aims to lead the curve in sustainable retained farming

 

Banyan Tree Group has formed a joint venture with Thai growers The Boutique Farmers to develop ORI9IN, the first gourmet organic farm and restaurant in Chiangmai.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170072-banyan-tree-to-open-organic-farm-in-thailand/

 

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Thailand: 'home to outstanding businesses'

By Leonora Walters

 

 

Over the past four decades Thailand has made remarkable progress in social and economic development, moving from a low to upper income country in less than a generation. And this has translated into strong growth for Thai equities. Over 20 years to 29 May 2020, the Stock Exchange of Thailand made a total return of 1,270 per cent or 14 per cent a year. By contrast, over same period the FTSE All-Share index made a total return of 124 per cent, or 4 per cent a year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170073-thailand-home-to-outstanding-businesses/

 

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Liverpool win Premier League title with seven games to spare

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool could win Premier League if Manchester city drop points against Chelsea - Liverpool, Britain - June 25, 2020 Liverpool fans celebrate outside Anfield after Chelsea scored their second goal in their match against Manchester City REUTERS/Phil Noble

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Liverpool's 30-year English title drought ended on Thursday as they were confirmed as Premier League champions courtesy of second-placed Manchester City's 2-1 loss at Chelsea.

 

Full: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170075-liverpool win-premier-league-title-with-seven-games-to-spare/

 

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Biden attacks Trump health policy as 'cruel' in election battleground state

By Jarrett Renshaw

 

Democratic U.S. presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a Biden campaign event at a recreation center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S., June 25, 2020. REUTERS/Mark Makela

 

LANCASTER, Penn. (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Thursday condemned President Donald Trump for fighting to gut Obamacare, accusing the Republican of threatening healthcare protections for millions of Americans in the midst of a raging pandemic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170076-biden-attacks-trump-health-policy-as-cruel-in-election-battleground-state/

 

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Bubbles within bubbles as F1 teams gear up for season start

By Alan Baldwin

 

FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Singapore Grand Prix - Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore - September 20, 2019 Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel and mechanics during practice REUTERS/Feline Lim/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Formula One teams will operate in bubbles within bubbles when the season starts behind closed doors in Austria next week after being stalled since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170079-bubbles-within-bubbles-as-f1-teams-gear-up-for-season-start/

 

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Australian leaders meet to discuss coronavirus plans amid new outbreak

By Colin Packham

 

FILE PHOTO: People take photos in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge following the easing of restrictions implemented to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Sydney, Australia, June 23, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian federal and state leaders met on Friday to discuss the country's next steps in response to the coronavirus pandemic, a day after the country reported its biggest one-day rise in new infections in more than two months.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170081-australian-leaders-meet-to-discuss-coronavirus-plans-amid-new-outbreak/

 

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Irish parties vote on coalition deal, all eyes on Greens

 

FILE PHOTO: Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin speaks to media after exit polls were announced in Ireland's national election, in Cork, Ireland, February 9, 2020. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls/File Photo

 

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland's Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and Green Party will decide on Friday whether to go into government together, with all eyes on the smaller Greens whose higher bar for ratification could yet scupper the coalition agreement struck last week.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170082-irish-parties-vote-on-coalition-deal-all-eyes-on-greens/

 

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Hong Kong pro-democracy shops fear China's new security law

By Carol Mang and Yanni Chow

 

FILE PHOTO: Customers sit inside a yellow restaurant called ''Mainichi'', during ''golden week'' holiday by supporting local businesses with the pro-democracy views, in Hong Kong, China, May 1, 2020. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

 

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Daniel Lee says a surge of new customers came to his Hong Kong Reader Bookstore after pro-democracy demonstrations erupted in the Chinese-ruled territory last summer, looking for books on political protest.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170083-hong-kong-pro-democracy-shops-fear-chinas-new-security-law/

 

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Somkid comes up with new policy to ‘energise’ Thai economy

By The Nation

 

Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak called on state enterprises to make smart investments that make money and can help the economy.

 

At a meeting held to discuss economic stimulus measures with the Energy Ministry, Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak came up with an “energy to create Thailand” policy for state enterprises such as PTT and the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) to follow.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170084-somkid-comes-up-with-new-policy-to-‘energise’-thai-economy/

 

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UK beach town raises alarm as huge crowds ignore COVID advice and flock to the coast

 

FILE PHOTO: A message reading 'Save Lives' is seen on Bournemouth Pier as people enjoy the hot weather on the beach, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Bournemouth, Britain, June 2, 2020. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Authorities in Bournemouth, a popular beach town in southern England, declared a "major incident" on Thursday over what they called the irresponsible behaviour of crowds who had ignored public health guidance on coronavirus and badly overstretched local services.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170087-uk-beach-town-raises-alarm-as-huge-crowds-ignore-covid-advice-and-flock-to-the-coast/

 

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Siriraj Hospital trials 5G driverless vehicle for new medical era

By THE NATION

 

Takorn Tantasith, third left, secretary-general of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission, together with Abel Deng, fourth left, CEO of Huawei Technologies (Thailand), hand over a 5G unmanned vehicle to Siriraj Hospital under the “Unmanned Vehicle Pilot Project Driving Thai Healthcare to 5G Era” project. Receiving the donation on behalf of the hospital are Prof Dr Prasit Watanapa, second left, Dean of Faculty of Medicine, and Assoc Prof Visit Vamvanij, first left, hospital director of Siriraj Hospital.

 

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) today (June 25) announced it had joined with Siriraj Hospital and Huawei Technologies (Thailand) to pioneer the use of 5G-powered unmanned vehicles in Thai healthcare.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170093-siriraj-hospital-trials-5g-driverless-vehicle-for-new-medical-era/

 

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Chiang Mai: Young couple stole nearly 4 million baht from employer during lockdown

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A former bank employee and her boyfriend, aged just 26 and 31, siphoned off nearly four million baht from the woman's employer.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170101-chiang-mai-young-couple-stole nearly-4-million-baht from-employer-during-lockdown/

 

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Large groups of Thais/foreigners gathering in Pattaya despite COVID-19 concerns

 

Picture: Siam Chon News

 

Siam Chon News reported that Pattaya police were once again called to the area outside the Tree Town market on Soi Bua Khao after a large group of more than 100 foreigners and Thais were congregating.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170102-large-groups-of-thaisforeigners-gathering-in-pattaya-despite-covid-19-concerns/

 

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Phuket officials ramp up campaign for ’new normal’ beach rules, face masks required

By Khunanya Wanchanwet

 

Signs of Mayor Chalermluck wearing a mask have been posted along Patong Beach. Photo Patong Municipality

 

PHUKET: Officials and Tourist Police are ramping up their campaign to ensure that people at Phuket beaches, especially at Patong, observe the ‘new normal’ rules, including the requirement to wear a face mask.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170106-phuket-officials-ramp-up-campaign-for-’new-normal’-beach-rules-face-masks-required/

 

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'Benz Racing' denies racing on public roads - Mum complains it took all day to post bail

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Akarakit Worawojcharoendet - the high society big bike racer better known as "Benz Racing" - is in the news again after police in Bangkok arrested him and several others for dangerous riding and breaking the emergency decree. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170112-benz-racing-denies-racing-on-public-roads-mum-complains-it-took-all-day-to-post-bail/

 

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BMTA to relax social distancing practice in buses from July 1

By THE NATION

 

 

The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) will ease social distancing measures on public buses when lockdown measures are eased further in the fifth phase, and to accommodate the increase in commuters after schools reopen on July 1.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170113-bmta-to-relax-social-distancing-practice-in-buses-from-july-1/

 

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Video: Chilling footage shows execution of customer at Thai garage

 

Picture: Sanook

 

CCTV footage from a repair garage in the south of Thailand showed the moment when a young man casually pulled out a gun and shot a customer bending down in front of a vehicle. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170117-video-chilling-footage-shows-execution-of-customer-at-thai-garage/

 

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Nineteen bikes and taxi damaged as delivery vehicle mounts footpath In Pathum Thani

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported that Klong Luang police in Pathum Thani north of Bangkok were called after a converted Vigo delivery vehicle sideswiped a taxi and mounted the footpath damaging 19 motorcycles. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170119-nineteen-bikes-and-taxi-damaged-as-delivery-vehicle-mounts-footpath-in-pathum-thani/

 

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Prachuap: Ao Manao will open next week - but limited to 1,700 tourists per day

 

Picture: INN

 

Wing 5 have announced that their beach of Ao Manao will reopen next Thursday, July 1st. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170120-prachuap-ao-manao-will-open-next-week-but-limited-to-1700-tourists-per-day/

 

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Mild quake reported in Loei province

By THE NATION

 

 

A mild 3.8-magnitude earthquake was reported at a depth of five kilometres on Thursday (June 25) night in the Muang district of Loei province in Northeast Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170124-mild-quake-reported-in-loei-province/