Pattaya: Coppers haven't caught the copper wire thieves - security firm turns to the media

 

 

The manager of a security firm in the Pattaya area turned to the media after a spate of thefts of copper wire.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170128-pattaya-coppers-havent-caught-the-copper-wire-thieves-security-firm-turns-to-the-media/

 

Krabi video: Waterspouts filmed off Koh Hong

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

Thai media reported that officials of the Than Bok Khorani national park in Krabi in southern Thailand had filmed the phenomenon known as "Elephant Trunk" in Thai or waterspouts in English. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170129-krabi-video-waterspouts-filmed-off-koh-hong/

 

Despite drought, agricultural output continues to climb

By THE NATION

 

 

Agricultural output will increase this year in line with the export ratio of agricultural produce that has increased from 17 to 22 per cent, the Office of Agricultural Economics said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170130-despite-drought-agricultural-output-continues-to-climb/

 

 

Video: Four seriously injured in collision at Korat accident blackspot

 

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Dash cam footage showed the moment a white car travelling at high speed swerved after overtaking and collided with a black pick-up coming in the other direction.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170132-video-four-seriously-injured-in-collision-at-korat-accident-blackspot/

 

Thailand reports no new domestic COVID-19 cases for 32 consecutive days

 

A woman wearing a protective mask bikes past a temple at the Ancient City park in Samut Prakan after the government eased some protective measures following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Thailand June 25, 2020. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand on Friday confirmed four new coronavirus cases, all of which were imported from abroad, marking 32 days without community transmission.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170135-thailand-reports-no-new-domestic-covid-19-cases-for-32-consecutive-days/

 

Dixie Chicks drop Dixie from name; country group tries to 'meet the moment'

 

FILE PHOTO: The Dixie Chicks (from L-R) Emily Robison, Natalie Maines and Martie Maguire perform at the opening night of the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles October 18, 2007. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES)

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Country music trio Dixie Chicks on Thursday changed its name to simply The Chicks, the latest move in U.S. pop culture to drop associations with the nation's racist past.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170137-dixie chicks drop dixie-from-name-country-group-tries-to-meet-the-moment/

 

Thailand sees 60% slump in January-May tourist arrivals, spending

 

FILE PHOTO: 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 recorded no foreign tourists for a second month in May as borders remained closed to control the coronavirus spread, with the 6.69 million visitors from January to May a slump of 60% from a year earlier, the tourism ministry said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170138-thailand sees-60-slump-in-january-may-tourist-arrivals-spending/

 

UDD core members in prison after the Supreme Court’s rejects leniency call

 

 

Thailand’s Supreme Court has dismissed the pleas for leniency by five former and active core members of the red-shirt movement. The court upheld the two year and eight month sentence, issued by the Appeals Court, for their leading roles in the violent siege of the residence of the late Privy Council President Prem Tinsulanonda in 2007.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170156-udd-core-members-in-prison-after-the-supreme-court’s-rejects-leniency-call/

 

Spanish man arrested in Bangkok for allegedly growing marijuana plants

By THE NATION

 

 

A Spanish man was arrested after police allegedly found marijuana plants in his house.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170157-spanish-man-arrested-in-bangkok-for-allegedly-growing-marijuana-plants/

 

Burmese baby dies at birth after parents unable to afford Thai hospital

By The Nation

 

 

A Burmese worker stranded in Chiang Rai delivered his wife’s baby yesterday due to lack of money for hospital treatment, only to see the newborn die during the birth.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170159-burmese-baby-dies-at-birth-after-parents-unable-to-afford-thai-hospital/

 

More easing of lockdown to be announced on Monday

By The Nation

 

 

The government is finalising further relaxations in lockdown measures and will make the announcement on Monday, Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesman of the government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), said on Friday (June 26).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170161-more-easing-of-lockdown-to-be-announced-on-monday/

 

Thailand plans $2.6 billion projects for reviving virus-hit economy

 

FILE PHOTO: A view of the business district is seen from the rooftop of the Baiyoke Sky Hotel during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Bangkok, Thailand, April 29, 2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand plans projects worth about 80 billion baht ($2.59 billion) for restoring an economy hit by the coronavirus pandemic, the state planning agency said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170163-thailand plans-26-billion-projects-for-reviving-virus-hit-economy/

Drug raids net seven suspects, more firearms

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Drugs and handguns were seized in the raids. Photo: Supplied

 

PHUKET: A series of raids resulted in eight suspects being arrested for drug offences in three days, with 388 pills of methamphetamine (ya bah), 160.99 grammes of crystal meth (ya ice) as wellwe firearms and ammunition seized

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170167-drug-raids-net-seven-suspects-more-firearms/

 

Film crew on weeklong projects may be allowed in after 5th phase of easing

By The Nation

 

File Photo

 

In response to a question raised during the daily Covid-19 conference on Friday (June 26), Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesman for the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said foreign film crews may be allowed to enter Thailand for short periods. However, he said, permission for film crew wanting to work here for more than a month is still under discussion.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170180-film-crew-on-weeklong-projects-may-be-allowed-in-after-5th-phase-of-easing/

 

Malls warned to tighten disease controls after ratings drop

By The Nation

 

 

Malls and phone shops have been warned to tighten up disease control measures after their customer ratings on the ThaiChana platform dropped.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170181-malls-warned-to-tighten-disease-controls-after-ratings-drop/

 

Breakfast gets a bit expensive as ban on egg exports lifted

By THE NATION

 

 

Eggs will cost 20 satang more from next month now that the ban on egg exports has been lifted.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170182-breakfast-gets-a-bit-expensive-as-ban-on-egg-exports-lifted/

 

Phitsanulok checks bars, pubs as drinkers prepare for ‘new normal’

By THE NATION

 

 

Phitsanulok officials are checking restaurants and nightlife venues to see whether they are ready to reopen when the fifth phase of Covid-19 lockdown easing begins next week.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170183-phitsanulok-checks-bars-pubs-as-drinkers-prepare-for-‘new-normal’/

 

Two women held for allegedly running brothel in Dubai

By The Nation

 

 

The Immigration Bureau arrested two women on Friday (June 26) for allegedly luring women to go to Dubai for so-called spa jobs before forcing them to become prostitutes.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170184-two-women-held-for-allegedly-running-brothel-in-dubai/

 

Cabinet approves draft law on enforced disappearances

By The Nation

 

 

With pressure on the government mounting over the disappearance of political activist Wanchalearm Satsaksit, the Cabinet today approved the draft law on torture and enforced disappearances.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170188-cabinet-approves-draft-law-on-enforced-disappearances/

 

Student Loan Fund defends itself over sale of debtor’s family house

By The Nation

 

 

A woman who complained that her father’s Bt2-million house was seized and sold over her unpaid student loan had, in fact, not made repayments as claimed, said the Student Loan Fund (SLF) today.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170189-student-loan-fund-defends-itself-over-sale-of-debtor’s-family-house/

 

Govt looks for ways to curb Covid-19 infections after emergency lifted

By THE NATION

 

Wissanu Krea-ngam

 

The Communicative Disease Act may need to be amended to effectively deal with the Covid-19 crisis once the state of emergency has been lifted.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170190-govt-looks-for-ways-to-curb-covid-19-infections-after-emergency-lifted/

 

Former police officer finally arrested for sex crime he committed 17 years ago

By The Phuket News

 

Officers apprehend the man at the Wichit workers camp where he worked. Photo: Crime Suppression Division.

 

PHUKET:-- A former police officer who disappeared 17 years ago after being accused of luring his then 13-year-old neighbour to his house to engage in indecent sexual acts has finally been caught.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170192-former-police-officer-finally-arrested-for-sex-crime-he-committed-17-years-ago/

 

Confused under kratom, Chalong home intruder arrested

By Khunanya Wanchanwet

 

When police arrived the man was waiting patiently outside the home. Photos: Nana Pithchayatida

 

PHUKET:-- A man has been arrested for wandering into a woman’s home in Chalong, apparently under the influence of kratom juice, at about midnight Wednesday night in the belief that his girlfriend lived on the second floor of the single-level home.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170193-confused-under-kratom-chalong-home-intruder-arrested/

 

Parents’ tighter purse strings cutting down on revenue from school supplies

By The Nation

 

 

With the school semester being delayed and most parents running short on funds, the sale of school supplies this year is expected to drop significantly.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170194-parents’-tighter-purse-strings-cutting-down-on-revenue-from-school-supplies/

 

Tests show man's water bottle left on a park bench was 'spiked'

By The Nation

 

 

Chemical analysis has confirmed that a runner's water bottle left on a bench in a park near Nonthaburi City Hall was spiked, likely by using a syringe needle.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170195-tests-show-mans-water-bottle-left-on-a-park-bench-was-spiked/

 

Scientists just beginning to understand the many health problems caused by COVID-19

By Julie Steenhuysen

 

FILE PHOTO: A medical worker walks past a row of ambulances parked outside of Houston Methodist Hospital as storm clouds gather over the Texas Medical Center, amid the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). in Houston, Texas, U.S., June 22, 2020. REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare/File Photo

 

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Scientists are only starting to grasp the vast array of health problems caused by the novel coronavirus, some of which may have lingering effects on patients and health systems for years to come, according to doctors and infectious disease experts.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170196-scientists-just-beginning-to-understand-the-many-health-problems-caused-by-covid-19/

 

Pattaya reveals drone-powered strategy for smart city

By The Nation

 

 

Pattaya has unveiled a five-year roadmap for its technological transformation into a “smart city”, creating a hub for economic, investment, and tourism activity.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170198-pattaya-reveals-drone-powered-strategy-for-smart-city/

 

Matthew Perry had a hilarious response to David Beckham wearing a Chandler Bing T-shirt

By Tom Murray

 

Chandler Bing was played by Matthew Perry in "Friends." / NBC

 

David Beckham showed off a "Friends" T-shirt he wore during a walk with his wife, Victoria Beckham.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170201-matthew-perry-had-a-hilarious-response-to-david-beckham-wearing-a-chandler-bing-t-shirt/

 

Metallica fans have voted for the band’s greatest song

By Nick Reilly

 

Metallica. CREDIT: Jeff Yeager/Metallica/Getty Images

 

Metallica fans have been busy voting for the band’s greatest ever song, and the results are in.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170202-metallica-fans-have-voted-for-the-band’s-greatest-song/

 

An original Jurassic Park character is back (and has been recast) in Jurassic World 3: Dominion

By Millicent Thomas

 

(Image credit: Universal Studios)

 

Campbell Scott has joined the cast of Jurassic World 3: Dominion as a key character from the original movie.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170203-an-original-jurassic-park-character-is-back-and-has-been-recast-in-jurassic-world-3-dominion/