webfact Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Confusion amid reports Thailand's top economic team to resign FILE PHOTO: Cars pass a Skytrain (Bangkok Mass Transit System) construction site in Bangkok, Thailand May 13, 2018. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana and economic policy guru and Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak are planning to resign their posts, local media reported on Wednesday. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172950-confusion-amid-reports-thailands-top-economic-team-to-resign/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 Thai PM says news of Egyptian delegation incident was like being hit by a plane File photo from Thai Government Thailand’s Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, said today he felt as though he had been hit by a plane when he learned of the Egyptian military mission’s transgression of Thailand’s health safety protocols, as a nation-wide search for people who were in close contact with the Egyptian soldiers was launched. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172940-thai-pm-says-news-of-egyptian-delegation-incident-was-like-being-hit-by-a-plane/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 Three suspected Covid-19 cases in Nakhon Ratchasima By THE NATION Wichian Chantharothai In a brief press conference on Wednesday (July 15), Nakhon Ratchasima governor Wichian Chantharothai announced that three people, who had visited Rayong province between July 8 and 11, are showing symptoms of Covid-19 infection. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172936-three-suspected-covid-19-cases-in-nakhon-ratchasima/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 UPDATE: Thailand's top economic team to resign - media reports FILE PHOTO: Uttama Savanayana, Palang Pracharat Party leader, holds a news conference after the general election in Bangkok, Thailand, March 27, 2019. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand was thrown into confusion on Wednesday over reports the government's economic team, including the finance minister, were resigning, as Southeast Asia's worst-performing economy struggles with the fallout from the coronavirus crisis. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172950-confusion-amid-reports-thailands-top-economic-team-to-resign/?do=findComment&comment=15620033 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 China suspends two Thailand flights over COVID-19 cases Source: Xinhua|Editor: huaxia Passengers are seen at the departure hall of Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, March 16, 2020. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak) The suspension of the two flights will last for one week, starting July 20, and is the second of its kind ever imposed on overseas airlines. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173011-china-suspends-two-thailand-flights-over-covid-19-cases/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 Hundreds of Bangkok community clinics probed for embezzlement By The Nation Eighteen community clinics in Bangkok found to have embezzled money from the universal healthcare budget will be punished, the National Health Security Office (NHSO) said today. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173012-hundreds-of-bangkok-community-clinics-probed-for-embezzlement/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 Banking chief Predee tipped to become finance minister By The Nation Predee Daochai, president of Kasikornbank, looks set to replace Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana. Predee Daochai, president of the Thai Bankers’ Association, is tipped to become Thailand’s next finance minister while former deputy transport minister Pailin Chuchottaworn may take the Energy Ministry helm, Bangkokbiznews website reported today. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173013-banking-chief-predee-tipped-to-become-finance-minister/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 Prayut vows to rebuild confidence in Rayong after Egyptian soldier fiasco By The Nation Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday (July 15) promised the people of Rayong that his government will do its best to rebuild confidence in safety at the province. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173014-prayut-vows-to-rebuild-confidence-in-rayong-after-egyptian-soldier-fiasco/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted July 15, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2020 Government blasted in parliament over the Egyptian COVID-19 debacle Thailand’s opposition MPs have slammed the Government for its mishandling of the Egyptian military mission’s visit to Rayong and demanded Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha take full responsibility for the failings. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173015-government-blasted-in-parliament-over-the-egyptian-covid-19-debacle/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 BOT cryptocurrency rolled out for businesses before public debut By The Nation Vachira Arromdee, BOT assistant governor The Bank of Thailand has entered third-phase development of its “central bank digital currency” (CBDC) and plans to expand its use among large businesses, Vachira Arromdee, BOT assistant governor, said on Wednesday (July 15). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173016-bot-cryptocurrency-rolled-out-for-businesses-before-public-debut / Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 Tourism minister confirms Phuket, Phi Phi, Samui to be proposed for ‘Travel Bubbles’ By The Phuket News Minister for Tourism and Sport Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn. Photo: NNT PHUKET: Minister for Tourism and Sport Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has confirmed that Phuket is to be one of the pilot destinations to be proposed to the Cabinet to be promoted for “travel bubble” tourists. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173019-tourism-minister-confirms-phuket-phi-phi-samui-to-be-proposed-for-‘travel-bubbles’/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 Egypt embassy expresses regrets for its military crew incident BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Egyptian Ambassador to Thailand, Laila Ahmed Bahaaeldin, to discuss the Egyptian military crew, who did not strictly observe Thailand’s measures to help limit the spread of COVID-19. The Embassy of Egypt issued a statement expressing regrets to the people of Thailand for last week’s incident, while insisting that Egypt will continue to offer its full cooperation to the Thai government. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173020-egypt-embassy-expresses-regrets-for-its-military-crew-incident/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted July 15, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2020 China warns UK: 'Dumping' Huawei will cost you By Guy Faulconbridge and Martin Quin Pollard FILE PHOTO: Huawei headquarters building is pictured in Reading, Britain July 14, 2020. REUTERS/Matthew Childs/File Photo LONDON/BEIJING (Reuters) - China warned British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday that his decision to ban Huawei from the 5G network would cost Britain dearly in investment, casting the move as the result of politicised pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173022-china-warns-uk-dumping-huawei-will-cost-you/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 Man City see off lowly Bournemouth to extend home run Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v AFC Bournemouth - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - July 15, 2020 Manchester City's David Silva in action with Bournemouth's Dominic Solanke, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pool via REUTERS/Dave Thompson (Reuters) - David Silva and Gabriel Jesus scored first-half goals as Manchester City claimed a 2-1 Premier League victory over relegation-threatened Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173023-man-city-see-off-lowly-bournemouth-to-extend-home-run/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 Kane goes past 200 club goals as Spurs win at Newcastle Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - July 15, 2020 Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane scores their second goal, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pool via REUTERS/Stu Forster NEWCASTLE, England (Reuters) - Harry Kane went past 200 career club goals with a second-half double as Tottenham Hotspur won 3-1 at Newcastle United in the Premier League on Wednesday to boost their European qualification hopes. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173024-kane-goes-past-200-club-goals-as-spurs-win-at-newcastle/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 Arsenal hand Liverpool 2-1 loss to end hopes of record points haul Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal v Liverpool - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - July 15, 2020 Liverpool's Divock Origi in action with Arsenal's Dani Ceballos, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) REUTERS / Paul Childs / Pool LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal capitalised on shocking errors from Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and Alisson to beat the champions 2-1 at The Emirates on Wednesday and end their hopes of a record points tally for the Premier League season. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173025-arsenal-hand-liverpool-2-1-loss-to-end-hopes-of-record-points-haul/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 Fauci calls White House criticism of him bizarre, says 'let's stop this nonsense' and fight coronavirus By Doina Chiacu FILE PHOTO: Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing on efforts to get back to work and school during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Washington, D.C., U.S. June 30, 2020. Al Drago/Pool via REUTERS WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci on Wednesday called the White House effort to discredit him "bizarre" and urged an end to the divisiveness over the country's response to the coronavirus pandemic, saying "let's stop this nonsense." Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173034-fauci calls-white-house-criticism-of-him-bizarre-says-lets-stop-this-nonsense-and-fight-coronavirus/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 Britain publishes plans to keep internal trade flowing after Brexit FILE PHOTO: European Union flags are seen outside the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain, April 9, 2019. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes LONDON (Reuters) - Britain publishes plans on Thursday to keep trade flowing freely between its constituent nations when regulatory powers are reclaimed from the European Union at the end of the year and redistributed to devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173035-britain-publishes-plans-to-keep-internal-trade-flowing-after-brexit/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 Vaccine alliance says 75 countries keen to join 'COVAX' access facility By Kate Kelland FILE PHOTO: A small bottle labeled with a "Vaccine" sticker is held near a medical syringe in front of displayed "Coronavirus COVID-19" words in this illustration taken April 10, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic//File Photo LONDON (Reuters) - More than 75 countries have expressed interest in joining the COVAX financing scheme designed to guarantee fast and equitable access globally to COVID-19 vaccines, the GAVI vaccines alliance said on Wednesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173036-vaccine-alliance-says-75-countries-keen-to-join-covax-access-facility/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 16, 2020 Author Share Posted July 16, 2020 Twitter silences some verified accounts after wave of hacks By Joseph Menn, Raphael Satter and Katie Paul FILE PHOTO: The Twitter logo and binary cyber codes are seen in this illustration taken November 26, 2019. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A series of high-profile Twitter <TWTR.N> accounts were hijacked on Wednesday, with some of the platform's top voices - including U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden, reality television show star Kim Kardashian, former U.S. President Barack Obama, billionaire Elon Musk, and rapper Kanye West, among many others - used to solicit digital currency. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173039-twitter-silences-some-verified-accounts-after-wave-of-hacks/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 16, 2020 Author Share Posted July 16, 2020 Boxing is back in Bangkok By THE NATION The Rajdamnern Boxing Stadium in Bangkok on Wednesday (July 15) reopened for a boxing match for the first time after being shut down in March. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173051-boxing-is-back-in-bangkok/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 16, 2020 Author Share Posted July 16, 2020 DSI targets foreigners using nominees to run businesses in Thailand Picture: Daily News A major investigation is underway into a nominee racket. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173053-dsi-targets-foreigners-using-nominees-to-run-businesses-in-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 16, 2020 Author Share Posted July 16, 2020 Migrant trafficker and Singaporeans running gambling site arrested by Immigration Immigration chief Pol Lt-Gen Sompong Chingduang announced the resolution of three cases at immigration HQ in Bangkok yesterday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173057-migrant-trafficker-and-singaporeans-running-gambling-site-arrested-by-immigration/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 16, 2020 Author Share Posted July 16, 2020 Mystery death in Cha-Am of man in pick-up: Wife says she murdered him then staged an accident Picture: Sanook A Thai wife has told police in Cha-Am that she murdered her husband then staged an accident. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173062-mystery-death-in-cha-am-of-man-in-pick-up-wife-says-she-murdered-him-then-staged-an-accident/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 16, 2020 Author Share Posted July 16, 2020 Bangkok: "We'll refuse to close again - that'll be the end of us" - Shabu restaurant tells government where to go Picture: Daily News A leading Shabu restaurant in Bangkok had some choice words for the government in the wake of the cases of the Egyptian soldier and Sudanese girl who tested positive for coronavirus leading to closures of department stores and some schools. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173063-bangkok-well-refuse-to-close-again-thatll-be-the-end-of-us-shabu-restaurant-tells-government-where-to-go/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 16, 2020 Author Share Posted July 16, 2020 UPDATE: Thai finance minister says to resign amid economic team shakeup FILE PHOTO: Uttama Savanayana, Palang Pracharat Party leader, holds a news conference after the general election in Bangkok, Thailand, March 27, 2019. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana on Thursday handed in his resignation, in a move that adds uncertainty to policy making at a time when Southeast Asia's worst-performing economy is struggling to recover from the impact of COVID-19 crisis. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172950-confusion-amid-reports-thailands-top-economic-team-to-resign/?do=findComment&comment=15621050 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 16, 2020 Author Share Posted July 16, 2020 Krabi woman in ICU after suspected bite from black widow spider Picture: Sanook The director of Krabi hospital in southern Thailand has urged the public to urgently seek medical attention when bitten by insects or other animals. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173068-krabi-woman-in-icu-after-suspected-bite-from-black-widow-spider/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 16, 2020 Author Share Posted July 16, 2020 Pattaya residents told not to worry after minivan driver ordered to quarantine Picture: Sanook It has been revealed that one of two minivan drivers who drove a group of thirty one Egyptian soldiers from U-Tapao airport to a Rayong hotel lives in the Huay Yai area of Pattaya. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173070-pattaya-residents-told-not-to-worry-after-minivan-driver-ordered-to-quarantine/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 16, 2020 Author Share Posted July 16, 2020 Video: Truck driver fined 500 baht for timber mishap Police in Trat in eastern Thailand have said they fined a trucker and gave him a stiff warning. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173074-video-truck-driver-fined-500-baht-for-timber-mishap/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 16, 2020 Author Share Posted July 16, 2020 Phuket seeks own health rules after COVID scares in Bangkok, Rayong By Eakkapop Thongtub Phuket Vice Governor Phichet Panaphong at the meeting at Provincial Hall yesterday (July 15). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: Following the incidents in Rayong and Bangkok that raised fears of foreigners potentially infected with COVID-19 carriers walking free among the general public, Phuket officials have requested to introduce their own rules to protect the island from any similar incidents. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173075-phuket-seeks-own-health-rules-after-covid-scares-in-bangkok-rayong/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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