“The Stranded”: Highlighting the plight of expats unable to return to Thailand. #5 “From retirement dream to pariah”

 

 

Today we continue our series of articles about people who have invested heavily in Thailand in terms of time, commitment, work, families and other reasons. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188279-“the-stranded”-highlighting-the-plight-of-expats-unable-to-return-to-thailand-5-“from-retirement-dream-to-pariah”/

 

Thailand welcomes back tourists after April virus ban

By Chayut Setboonsarng

 

FILE PHOTO: A woman poses for a photo during the fireworks show at Iconsiam shopping center in Bangkok, Thailand, September 29, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun/File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand received a group of tourists from China on Tuesday, its first such arrivals since a ban on commercial flights was imposed in April to combat the coronavirus pandemic, a senior official said, as street demonstrations escalate.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188349-thailand welcomes-back-tourists-after-april-virus-ban/

 

Thai Massaman curry topped “The World’s 50 Best Foods,” CNN Travel

 

 

Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce that CNN Travel has placed Thai Massaman curry as the No. 1 dish in “The World’s 50 Best Foods list, along with Tom Yum Kung in the eighth place and Som Tam papaya salad, which ranked at 46th.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188303-thai-massaman-curry-topped-“the-world’s-50-best-foods”-cnn-travel/

Phuket Immigration confirms retirement ‘visa’ income combo still accepted

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

Retired expats looking to confirm exactly what is needed for their application for a one-year permit-to-stay were urged to go to Room 103 at the main Phuket Immigration Office in Phuket Town. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

PHUKET:-- Phuket Immigration has confirmed that retirees applying for a one-year permit-to-stay by providing proof of at least B400,000 kept in a Thai bank account plus an income that brings the total funds available to at least B800,000 a year is still being accepted.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188295-phuket-immigration-confirms-retirement-‘visa’-income-combo-still-accepted/

Protesters spring ‘big surprise’ with mass rendition of national anthem

By THE NATION

 

Supporters of the pro-democracy movement sing the national anthem while giving three-finger salutes against dictatorship. Photo by Wanchai Kraisornkhajit

 

The pro-democracy movement surprised police and its own supporters this evening (Tuesday) by announcing that no rallies would be held today, instead organising a mass rendition of the national anthem at railway stations.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188350-protesters-spring-‘big-surprise’-with-mass-rendition-of-national-anthem/

 

Online provocateurs seeking violence at rallies, police warn

By The Nation

 

Police spokesman Pol Col Siriwat Deepor

 

The Digital Economy and Society Ministry has asked police to take action against 58 social media accounts for “inciting unrest”, in violation of Bangkok’s special emergency decree, said the Severe State of Emergency Joint Operation Centre on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188351-online-provocateurs-seeking-violence-at-rallies-police-warn/

 

Appeal Court confirms ex-policeman Charoon’s ownership of ฿30m lottery tickets

 

 

The 7th Region Appeals Court has upheld the acquittal, by the Kanchanaburi Provincial Court, of Pol Lt Charoon Wimon over the 30-million baht first-prize lottery saga, on the grounds that the prosecutor in this case, Preecha Kraikruan, is not the damaged party as legally defined.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188352-appeal-court-confirms-ex-policeman-charoon’s-ownership-of-฿30m-lottery-tickets/

 

Chiang Mai police refuse to disclose how many protesters they have in custody

 

 

In Chiang Mai today, officials at the provincial prison turned down a request, from a group of lecturers and students, to be allowed to visit two protest leaders on remand there, Anont Nampa and Prasit Khrutharoj, claiming that they must be accompanied by the detainees’ lawyers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188353-chiang-mai-police-refuse-to-disclose-how-many-protesters-they-have-in-custody/

 

Phuket Vegetarian Festival street processions continue

By The Phuket News

 

Devotees and Mah Song this morning departed the Lim Hu Tai Su Shrine in Samkong to make their way to Saphan Hin. Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: The street processions began yesterday (Oct 19) with the first ‘Yew Keng’ procession held at the Choor Su Gong Shrine (Naka Shrine) in Wichit, followed by the devotees and Mah Song spirit mediums leading the procession from the Sapam Shrine, on Thepkrasattri Rd, north of Phuket Town.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188354-phuket-vegetarian-festival-street-processions-continue/

 

Sweet 16 for Messi as Barcelona thump Ferencvaros

 

Soccer Football - Champions League - Group G - FC Barcelona v Ferencvaros - Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - October 20, 2020 FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi in action with Ferencvaros' Eldar Civic REUTERS/Albert Gea

 

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Lionel Messi became the first player to score in 16 consecutive Champions League seasons as he guided 10-man Barcelona to a 5-1 victory over Hungarian side Ferencvaros in their Group G opener at the Camp Nou on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188357-sweet-16-for-messi-as-barcelona-thump-ferencvaros/

 

Tetchy Klopp says Liverpool will cope without Van Dijk

 

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton v Liverpool - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - October 17, 2020 Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp reacts Pool via REUTERS/Peter Byrne

 

(Reuters) - Frustrated Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp dismissed suggestions his side would struggle to cope without central defender Virgil van Dijk after the Dutchman suffered a serious knee injury in the Merseyside derby at the weekend.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188358-tetchy-klopp-says-liverpool-will-cope-without-van-dijk/

 

Man United, Liverpool in talks to join new European super league - report

 

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Crystal Palace - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - September 19, 2020 General view inside the stadium before the match Pool via REUTERS/Martin Rickett

 

(Reuters) - Manchester United and Liverpool are in talks with Europe's elite clubs to join a new FIFA-backed competition that would reshape soccer's global landscape, Sky News reported on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188359-man-united-liverpool-in-talks-to-join-new-european-super-league-report/

 

U.S. says Google breakup may be needed to end violations of antitrust law

By Diane Bartz and David Shepardson

 

FILE PHOTO: A Google sign is shown at one of the company's office complexes in Irvine, California, U.S., July 27, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. sued Google on Tuesday, accusing the $1 trillion company of illegally using its market muscle to hobble rivals in the biggest challenge to the power and influence of Big Tech in decades.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188360-us-says google breakup-may-be-needed-to-end-violations-of-antitrust-law/

 

UK imposes tougher virus measures on Manchester after talks stall

By Andy Bruce and William James

 

Andy Burnham, mayor of Manchester, holds a news conference, amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Manchester, Britain, October 20, 2020. REUTERS/Phil Noble

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday he would impose tougher lockdown restrictions on the Greater Manchester region in northern England despite failing to reach a deal on funding support with local leaders.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188361-uk-imposes-tougher-virus-measures-on-manchester-after-talks-stall/

 

Houston police officer killed in shooting incident

 

A Houston police officer died on Tuesday after being shot while another officer who responded to the same incident was being treated for injuries in the hospital, according to a statement from Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

 

(Reuters) - A 41-year veteran of the Houston police force died on Tuesday after being shot multiple times in the head while another officer who was also shot during the same incident was being treated in the hospital, the city's police chief said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188362-houston-police-officer-killed-in-shooting-incident/

 

Fiancee of Khashoggi, human rights group sue Saudi crown prince in U.S.

 

FILE PHOTO: Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets with at Al Salam Palace in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia June 24, 2019. Jacquelyn Martin/Pool via REUTERS

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The fiancee of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and a human rights group that he founded filed a lawsuit in a U.S. court on Tuesday with allegations that Saudi Arabia’s crown prince ordered him killed.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188364-fiancee-of-khashoggi-human-rights-group-sue-saudi-crown-prince-in-us/

 

U.S. reports about 300,000 more deaths than usual during pandemic: CDC

By Vishwadha Chander

 

FILE PHOTO: Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) leave with a patient at Hialeah Hospital where the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients are treated, in Hialeah, Florida, U.S., July 29, 2020. REUTERS/Marco Bello

 

(Reuters) - Nearly 300,000 more people have died in the United States in 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic than expected based on historical trends, with about two-thirds of the deaths due to COVID-19 illnesses, according to a report released on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188363-us-reports-about-300000-more-deaths-than-usual-during-pandemic-cdc/

 

VIDEO: First foreign tourists arrive in Thailand after more than 6 months

 

"Welcome to Thailand"

Picture: Sanook

 

Media throughout Thailand has been reporting the first arrival of a batch of  tourists who reached Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok yesterday evening from Shanghai. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188367-video-first-foreign-tourists-arrive-in-thailand-after-more-than-6-months/

 

“The Stranded”: Highlighting the plight of expats unable to return to Thailand. #6 Foreigner in hoop jumping nightmare before prison-like Thai state quarantine

 

FILE PHOTO: Reuters

 

Today we present the last in our series about people who have been locked out of their lives in Thailand through little fault of their own. In our previous features we have looked at teachers, retirees, property owners, charity workers and many others.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188370-“the-stranded”-highlighting-the-plight-of-expats-unable-to-return-to-thailand-6-foreigner-in-hoop-jumping-nightmare-before-prison-like-thai-state quarantine/

 

Anutin: Completely safe to open up Thailand to foreign tourism

 

Picture: Nae Na

 

An upbeat health minister and DPM Anutin Charnvirakul told the media yesterday afternoon after a cabinet meeting that Thailand was completely ready to open up to foreign tourists.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188371-anutin-completely-safe-to-open-up-thailand-to-foreign-tourism/

 

Anutin: Protests won't affect Thai tourism, dismisses claims of corruption in vaccine arrangements

 

 

Thailand's DPM and health minister Anutin Charvirakul told the Thai media that the current democracy protests in Thailand would have no effect on Thai tourism.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188373-anutin-protests-wont-affect-thai-tourism-dismisses-claims-of-corruption-in-vaccine-arrangements/

 

Yikes! Two meter python bites Thai lady on the behind as she uses the toilet

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Thai media reported from a Facebook post that an older lady had been bitten on the bottom and the right index finger by a two meter python that came up through the loo. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188374-yikes-two-meter-python-bites-thai-lady-on-the-behind-as-she-uses-the-toilet/

 

UPDATE:

 

First group of Chinese under STV scheme arrive

By THE NATION

 

 

Thailand on Tuesday evening welcomed the first group of Chinese tourists, who arrived under the special tourist visa (STV) scheme at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188349-thailand welcomes-back-tourists-after-april-virus-ban/?do=findComment&comment=15932298

 

Why are those dogs barking all night? Croc taken into custody!

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Saraburi resident Yutthapong, 46, wondered what was agitating the neighborhood dogs and causing them to bark all night.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188379-why-are-those-dogs-barking-all-night-croc-taken-into-custody/

 

"Drug crazed" Thai woman tries to strangle taxi driver, bit his ear - they end up in the klong

 

"She strangled a taxi driver"

 

A startled taxi driver called the Bang Bua Thong police last night after his female passenger attacked him completely out of the blue. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188381-drug-crazed-thai-woman-tries-to-strangle-taxi-driver-bit-his-ear-they-end-up-in-the-klong/

 

Justice? Chinese cat torturer on Koh Phi Phi gets suspended sentence and deportation

 

 

A shocking case of animal cruelty perpetrated by a Chinese tourist against stray cats on the island of Koh Phi Phi has resulted in a swift court decision. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188382-justice-chinese-cat-torturer-on-koh-phi-phi-gets-suspended-sentence-and-deportation/

 

Thai Chamber of Commerce to meet as concern over political conflict grows

By The Nation

 

The Thai Chamber of Commerce chairman Kalin Sarasin

 

The Thai Chamber of Commerce has called a meeting to evaluate the country's political and economic situation and seek ways to resolve the brewing political conflict, said its chairman Kalin Sarasin.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188386-thai-chamber-of-commerce-to-meet-as-concern-over-political-conflict-grows/

 

Trump campaign's coffers shrink in September; Biden has cash advantage

By Jason Lange and Grant Smith

 

A supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump holds a flag as he arrives to wait in line to attend his campaign event at Erie International Airport in Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S. October 20, 2020. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

 

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's re-election coffers shrank in September as he fell behind Democratic challenger Joe Biden in the campaign's money race, putting him at a disadvantage in the final weeks before the Nov. 3 election.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188394-trump-campaigns-coffers-shrink-in-september-biden-has-cash-advantage/

 

Driver hurt, wife killed in 22-wheeler crash

By THE NATION

 

 

A driver was injured and his wife killed after his 22-wheel trailer truck crashed into a concrete barrier along a road in Prachin Buri.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188399-driver-hurt-wife-killed-in-22-wheeler-crash/

 

Parts of Nakhon Ratchasima reel under floods

By The Nation

 

 

The flood situation in Nakhon Ratchasima remains critical as more water has accumulated in the area behind Phimai dam, resulting in a higher water level.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188401-parts-of-nakhon-ratchasima-reel-under-floods/