THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 10 Dec 2020

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Porous borders: More Loatians arrested in Thailand after illegal entry from Malaysia

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

Thai media 77kaoded reported that two Laotian fishermen were arrested by Region 3 immigration at Pattani bus station after crossing illegally through a natural border area from Malaysia in Tak Bai district. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196143-porous-borders-more-loatians-arrested-in-thailand-after-illegal-entry-from-malaysia/

 

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PM Prayut attends ACMECS Summit and affirms Thailand’s readiness to produce, distribute COVID-19 vaccine

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The 9th Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) Summit took place in the form of an online conference. One of the topics raised by Thailand’s Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, was Thailand’s readiness to produce and distribute COVID-19 vaccine as a public good to ACMECS member countries at a reasonable price by mid-2021.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196147-pm-prayut-attends-acmecs-summit-and-affirms-thailand’s-readiness-to-produce-distribute-covid-19-vaccine/

 

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Thailand observes International Anti-Corruption Day

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The authorities in different areas have pledged not to tolerate corruption on the occasion of International Anti-Corruption Day December 9.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196150-thailand-observes-international-anti-corruption-day/

 

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Labour Ministry’s campaign to bring southern border workers to eastern region

 

   

CHONBURI (NNT) - The Ministry of Labour is working to address the employment issue which is one of the consequences of the COVID-19 crisis, by assisting the migration of workers from southern border provinces to take up vacant positions in factories in the eastern region.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196151-labour-ministry’s-campaign-to-bring-southern-border-workers-to-eastern-region/

 

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Pattaya: Two arrested for paying assassins to shoot motorcycle taxi rider dead - casino bosses in background

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A case that illustrates the seedy underbelly of life in Pattaya has been described to the Thai press. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196153-pattaya-two-arrested-for-paying-assassins-to-shoot-motorcycle-taxi-rider-dead-casino-bosses-in-background/

 

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Timeline of 5 infected cases in Bangkok

By The Nation

 

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) on Wednesday announced the timeline of five Covid-19 patients who are medical personnel at Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) facilities.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196155-covid-19-timeline-of-5-infected-cases-in-bangkok/

 

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Koh Samui: New "landmark" brings in the authorities - and sexy tourists!

 

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Thai social media and national television was having a huge laugh at the expense of red faced provincial electricity authorities in Koh Samui.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196159-koh-samui-new-landmark-brings-in-the-authorities-and-sexy-tourists/

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Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit joins with 5 leading business partners to launch Tourism Recovery Plan 2021 

One Million Baht Club privilege package has been launched for first time in Thailand!

#OneMillionBahtClub #HyattRegencyBangkokSukhumvit #HyattRegency

 

Photo Caption : Vitavas Vibhagool (3rd from left), Chief Executive Officer - Property Development, Grande Asset Hotels and Property Public Company Limited, together with Sammy Carolus (2nd from left), General Manager, Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel; Artirat Charukitpipat (4th from left), Chief Executive Officer, Bumrungrad International Hospital;  Saruntorn Asaves (5th from left), Assistant Managing Director, Siam Piwat Company Limited and Prym Panyasereeporn (1st from left), Vice President - Travel & Leisure (Hotel Marketing), Krungthai Card Public Company Limited announced the cooperation of 5 leading business partners to prepare the revitalized plans for the hospitality and tourism business at Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit.

 

Bangkok, 3 December 2020: Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit announces its cooperation with 5 leading business and strategic partners for Tourism 2021 recovery plan with the launching of the “One Million Baht Club”, the first privilege package from Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196163-hyatt-regency-bangkok-sukhumvit-joins-with-5-leading-business-partners-to-launch-tourism-recovery-plan-2021/

 

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Thailand Road Carnage: 75 dead on Tuesday - year total 13,622, December 379 so far

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News continued with their campaign to highlight the appalling carnage on the Thai roads.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196164-thailand-road-carnage-75-dead-on-tuesday-year-total-13622-december-379-so-far/

 

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Suphan Buri croc proves elusive, sends chills down residents’ spines

By The Nation

 

 

The appearance of a crocodile on the banks of Thawa River has put the fear in the hearts of residents in Suphan Buri's Bang Kung sub-district.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196165-suphan-buri-croc-proves-elusive-sends-chills-down-residents’-spines/

 

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Police nab alleged Sukhumvit drug pusher

By The Nation

 

 

Police on Wednesday swooped in on an alleged drug pusher who sells narcotics in Sukhumvit Soi 101/1 under the disguise of a tattoo artist.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196180-police-nab-alleged-sukhumvit-drug-pusher/

 

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17 returnees, one local medical staff test positive for Covid-19

By The Nation

 

 

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration reported 18 new cases, including a domestic infection, over a 24-hour period on Thursday. The cases include both Thai and foreign arrivals from overseas

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196181-17-returnees-one-local-medical-staff-test-positive-for-covid-19/

 

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Activist helps monk facing lese majeste charges flee to Europe

By The Nation

 

Nuttaa Mahattana

 

Monk Phra Panya Seesun, who faces lese majeste charges for allegedly criticising the establishment, has arrived at a European country to seek asylum.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196184-activist-helps-monk-facing-lese-majeste-charges-flee-to-europe/

 

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Arriving yachts granted 30-day extension for applying for Special Tourist Visa

By The Phuket News

 

Health workers test new arrivals on yachts at the designated mooring area off Phuket’s east coast. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: The Cabinet has approved a 30-day extension for people arriving on visiting yachts to apply for a Special Tourist Visa (STV).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196187-arriving-yachts-granted-30-day-extension-for-applying-for-special-tourist-visa/

 

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DPM Wissanu discusses safe media promotion

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam has asked for the participation of all sides in addressing harmful and abusive media content in Thai society, while promoting media literacy among the Thai public.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196188-dpm-wissanu-discusses-safe-media-promotion/

 

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Four held in connection with Monday’s killing of a police officer in Pattani

 

 

Army troops and police have apprehended four men on suspicion of involvement in the killing of a police officer in Kok Pho district of Thailand’s southern province of Pattani on Monday night.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196190-four-held-in-connection-with-monday’s-killing-of-a-police-officer-in-pattani/

 

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Chiang Rai records three more COVID-19 cases linked to Thachilek

 

 

Three new COVID-19 cases, all of whom are Thai returnees from Myanmar’s border township of Thachilek, were reported in Thailand’s northern province of Chiang Rai today, raising the total number of such infections in the province to 37.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196191-chiang-rai-records-three-more-covid-19-cases-linked-to-thachilek/

 

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MFA stresses Thailand respects freedom of expression

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Following a declaration by some US Senators asking the Thai government to respect freedom of speech and assembly, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has responded by saying that the Thai government has always respected freedoms of expression and peaceful assembly according to democratic values, while asking for the understanding of the US Senators.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196192-mfa-stresses-thailand-respects-freedom-of-expression/

 

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Flooding continues to recede in southern provinces

 

   

SURAT THANI (NNT) - The flooding disaster in the southern region has started to improve with water levels decreasing in several areas and related agencies now starting restorative works in areas of severe damage. Some areas downstream close to the sea are still however submerged.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196199-flooding-continues-to-recede-in-southern-provinces/

 

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Chiang Rai governor orders clean-up after Covid scare

By The Nation

 

 

Chiang Rai’s governor led a clean-up operation on Thursday, aimed at restoring confidence after dozens of Covid-19 cases were discovered in the northern border province.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196201-chiang-rai-governor-orders-clean-up-after-covid-scare/

 

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Dodgy shellfish blamed for one death in Mukdahan

By The Nation

 

 

Public health officials in Mukdahan province are investigating the seller of mussels, which allegedly poisoned a family, killing the son.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196202-dodgy-shellfish-blamed-for-one-death-in-mukdahan/

 

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George Michael’s seven-bed mansion sells for £19m – more than twice what he paid

By James Brinsford

 

George Michael left his Highgate mansion to his father (Image: Getty Images)

 

The seven-bedroom London mansion which was owned by George Michael has been sold for £19 million.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196224-george-michael’s-seven-bed-mansion-sells-for-£19m-–-more-than-twice-what-he-paid/

 

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'Stop the BBC!' Furious backlash as BBC documentary accused of putting puppies at risk

By RACHEL RUSSELL

 

The BBC has come under fire for commissioning a new show about breeding (Image: GETTY)

 

A petition to stop the BBC from making the documentary, which is currently in production, has already reached more than 24,000 signatures.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196227-stop-the-bbc-furious-backlash-as-bbc-documentary-accused-of-putting-puppies-at-risk/

 

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Peaky Blinders season 6 star reacts to Polly Gray turning on Tommy Shelby

BY JUSTIN HARP AND LAURENCE MOZAFARI

 

BBC STUDIOS/CARYN MANDABACH PRODUCTIONS/BBC

 

Finn Cole has teased the rift between Polly Gray and Tommy Shelby ahead of the sixth season of Peaky Blinders.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196228-peaky-blinders-season-6-star-reacts-to-polly-gray-turning-on-tommy-shelby/

 

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Phuket officials push events to support tourism

 

Phuket officials are hoping a slew of events will help boost tourism to the island as the COVID economic crisis continues. Screenshot: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET:-- Phuket officials have announced a slew of events and sport competitions to be held on the island in the hope of attracting tourists to Phuket over the long weekend today through Sunday (Dec 10-13).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196229-phuket-officials-push-events-to-support-tourism/

 

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PM says co-pay scheme rules will be stringently upheld

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The second phase of the government co-pay scheme is to open for registration on December 16, adding five million people eligible to receive a subsidy of up to 3,500 baht, and another 500 baht for previous registrants. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister has pressed the Ministry of Finance to deal strictly with those misusing the program.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196230-pm-says-co-pay-scheme-rules-will-be-stringently-upheld/

 

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Cancer patients to be able to access care where convenient

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - December 10th being National Cancer Prevention Day, the Ministry of Public Health has invited all members of the public, in particular cancer patients, to receive treatment at any available hospital without the need for a referral.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196231-cancer-patients-to-be-able-to-access-care-where-convenient/

 

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Cool weather sends Thais traveling

 

 

NONG KHAI (NNT) - Natural travel destinations have seen an uptick in visitors due to lower than usual temperatures in many regions.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196232-cool-weather-sends-thais-traveling/

 

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Britain says it's back as major trade force as it signs Singapore deal

By Chen Lin and Joe Brock

 

Britain’s trade minister Liz Truss and Singapore's trade minister Chan Chun Sing sign a free trade agreement in Singapore December 10, 2020. Ministry of Trade and Industry Singapore/Handout via REUTERS.

 

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Britain said it was re-emerging as a major trade force as it signed a free trade deal with wealthy city-state Singapore on Thursday, its latest agreement globally as it prepares to end its transition out of the European Union on Dec. 31.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196233-britain-says-its-back-as-major-trade-force-as-it-signs-singapore-deal/

 

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Britons may need visas to stay in EU more than three months: French minister

 

French Junior Minister for European Affairs Clement Beaune speaks during a press conference to outline France's strategy for the deployment of future COVID-19 vaccines, in Paris as the coronavirus disease outbreak continues in France, December 3, 2020. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/Pool

 

PARIS (Reuters) - British citizens may need visas for stays in the European Union longer than three months after Brexit from Jan. 1, French European Affairs junior minister Clement Beaune said on Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196234-britons-may-need-visas-to-stay-in-eu-more-than-three-months-french-minister/