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Top cop calls for police to "make an example" of women who entered illegally and spread Covid

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The chief of Region 5 police in northern Thailand has called for three women who entered the country illegally and spread Covid-19 to be made an example of. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197032-top-cop-calls-for-police-to-make-an-example-of-women-who-entered-illegally-and-spread-covid/

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Pattaya: Thai media names and shames E-cigarette shop operating brazenly in resort

 

 

Thai media Pattaya Update News posted a video of a shop brazenly offering e-cigarettes and vaping fluid for sale in a lane in Central Pattaya. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197034-pattaya-thai-media-names-and-shames-e-cigarette-shop-operating-brazenly-in-resort/

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Tom Cruise rants at 'Mission Impossible' crew in London over COVID safety

 

FILE PHOTO: Actor Tom Cruise is seen on the set of "Mission Impossible 7" while filming in Rome, Italy October 13, 2020. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Tom Cruise let rip over an apparent breach of COVID-19 safety protocols on the London set of the new "Mission: Impossible" movie, telling crew members they would be fired if they don't obey the rules, Britain's Sun newspaper reported on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197037-tom-cruise-rants-at-mission-impossible-crew-in-london-over-covid-safety/

 

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Thais far from over the moon with govt plans to launch its own space program

 

Image: United Launch Alliance photo - file photo

 

Government plans for Thailand to build and launch its own spacecraft to fly to and orbit the moon have been met with a barrage of criticism online.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197039-thais-far-from-over-the-moon-with-govt-plans-to-launch-its-own-space-program/

 

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 Smoking or growing cannabis in Thailand is still very much illegal

 

Picture: Bangkok Biz News

 

Thai media Bangkok Biz News urged Thais to "not misunderstand" the situation after marijuana and hemp products were removed from the list of level 5 narcotics. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197041- smoking-or-growing-cannabis-in-thailand-is-still-very-much-illegal/

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Five million scramble to register for Khon La Khrueng phase 2 shopping scheme

By The Nation

 

Kulaya Tantitemit

 

Five million people rushed to register for the second phase of the government’s “Khon La Khrueng” (Let’s Go Halves) subsidised shopping scheme by 8.06am after website registrations opened at 6am on Wednesday

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197043-five-million-scramble-to-register-for-khon-la-khrueng-phase-2-shopping-scheme/

 

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Shocking video: Two policemen seriously injured - slammed into by pick-up driver high on drugs

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Shocking video from Nakhon Sri Thammarat in the south of Thailand showed the moment when a pick-up slammed into two Cha-uat district police on a patrol motorcycle. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197045-shocking-video-two-policemen-seriously-injured-slammed-into-by-pick-up-driver-high-on-drugs/

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National Chief Ombudsman inspects marine safety ‘Smart Pier’ tech in Phuket

By The Phuket News

 

National Chief Ombudsman Gen (Ret.) Viddhavat Rajatanun arrived in Phuket yesterday (Dec 15) to inspect the new measures installed at Ao Por Pier as the pilot launch of the ‘Smart Pier’ marine safety system. Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: National Chief Ombudsman Gen (Ret.) Viddhavat Rajatanun visited Phuket yesterday (Dec 15) to inspect the “Smart Pier” system operating at Ao Por Pier on Phuket’s east coast as a move to help improve marine safety for passengers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197048-national-chief-ombudsman-inspects-marine-safety-‘smart-pier’-tech-in-phuket/

 

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15 Covid cases found in quarantine

By The Nation

 

 

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration on Wednesday reported 15 new cases in quarantine over a 24-hour period.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197053-15-covid-cases-found-in-quarantine/

 

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Chiang Rai police set to summon 3 Thais who entered country illegally with Covid-19

By The Nation

 

 

Provincial Police Region 5 chief Pol Lt-General Prachuap Wongsuk instructed Chiang Rai Immigration Police chief Nattawut Saengduen on Wednesday to charge three people who illegally entered Thailand with Covid-19. The three have since recovered but are required to continue to observe their symptoms at home for another 14 days.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197032-top-cop-calls-for-police-to-make-an-example-of-women-who-entered-illegally-and-spread-covid/?do=findComment&comment=16086299

 

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Koh Larn: Plans for port switched to three floating jetties

 

Picture: INN

 

INN reported that the Thai cabinet has given the green light to the Pattaya administration to change plans for a fixed port on the island of Koh Larn. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197056-koh-larn-plans-for-port-switched-to-three-floating-jetties/

 

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BTS Green Line extension, BMA Gold Line now officially open

By The Nation

Photos by Korbphuk Phromrekha

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha

 

The BTS Green Line extension, from Phaholyothin 59 to Khu Khot station, and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)’s Gold Line from Krung Thonburi to Klong San stations were officially launched on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197065-bts-green-line-extension-bma-gold-line-now-officially-open/

 

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Police find huge cache of drugs awaiting shipment to Taiwan

By The Nation

 

 

Police found 300 kilograms of ketamine in a warehouse raid in Nonthaburi province on Tuesday, which led them to another location in Bangkok’s Huai Khwang district where 228kg of heroin was hidden.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197067-police-find-huge-cache-of-drugs-awaiting-shipment-to-taiwan/

 

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Tak big bike, pick-up truck crash claims one

By The Nation

 

 

A pick-up truck and a big bike burst into flames when they slammed into each other in Tak province on Tuesday night.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197070-tak-big-bike-pick-up-truck-crash-claims-one/

 

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Plan to bring together accreditation agencies set to miss 2020 deadline

By THE NATION

 

 

The National Bureau of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards’ (ACFS) plan to combine accreditation bodies of four ministries and work together as one entity within this year is likely to miss its deadline.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197072-plan-to-bring-together-accreditation-agencies-set-to-miss-2020-deadline/

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Udon Thani residents shaken by third assault attempt

By The Nation

 

 

After a couple of random brutal attacks over the past two weeks, Udon Thani residents were further shaken when a woman reported that two men charged at her and her mother with a knife on Monday evening.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197074-udon-thani-residents-shaken-by-third-assault-attempt/

 

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Thai Smile flights hoped to spark tourism boost for Phuket

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

Phuket Governor Narong Woonchiew announced the news during a press conference broadcast live online this morning (Dec 16). Image: Screenshot / PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: Thai Smile, the domestic carrier operated by THAI Airways International, will increase its number of flights to Phuket in the New Year in the hope that other airlines will follow, leading to cheaper airfares to Phuket.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197076-thai-smile-flights-hoped-to-spark-tourism-boost-for-phuket/

 

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Cabinet acknowledges traffic accident reduction plan for New Year

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai cabinet ministers have acknowledged a traffic accident reduction plan for the New Year, aimed at reducing the number of road accidents in red zones by at least 5 percent of the past three years’ average number.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197078-cabinet-acknowledges-traffic-accident-reduction-plan-for-new-year/

 

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Iran's Rouhani says he is happy that 'lawless' Trump is leaving office

 

FILE PHOTO: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani speaks during a news conference in Tehran, Iran December 14, 2020. Official Presidential website/Handout via REUTERS

 

(Reuters) - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday he was happy that Donald Trump was leaving office, calling him "the most lawless U.S. president" and a "terrorist".

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197079-irans-rouhani-says-he-is-happy-that-lawless-trump-is-leaving-office/

 

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Thaksin urges voters to back Pheu Thai’s man in Chiang Mai election

By The Nation

 

Thaksin Shinawatra

 

Fugitive former PM Thaksin Shinawatra on Wednesday urged Chiang Mai residents to vote for the Pheu Thai candidate in Sunday’s local election, triggering claims from his opponents that the move violates the Constitution.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197081-thaksin-urges-voters-to-back-pheu-thai’s-man-in-chiang-mai-election/

 

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Communication lines to be buried in bid to make Bangkok a smart city

By The Nation

 

 

From next year, many Bangkok roads will be free of the ugly power and communication lines that hang overhead at dangerous angles.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197083-communication-lines-to-be-buried-in-bid-to-make-bangkok-a-smart-city/

 

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MOPH says all new year events must follow "new normal"

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - During this new year period, many have asked if hosting events is possible. The Ministry of Public Health has already clarified that all events can be held, but with well managed protection measures in place.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197085-moph-says-all-new-year-events-must-follow-new-normal/

 

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Door knobs at quarantine facility suspected as source of infections among Thai medics

 

 

Health investigators have found the virus which causes COVID-19 on door handles at an alternative state quarantine facility and suspect that this could be the source of a cluster of infections among Thai medics working there, said CCSA spokesman Dr.Taweesin Wissanuyothin this morning (Wednesday).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197094-door-knobs-at-quarantine-facility-suspected-as-source-of-infections-among-thai-medics/

 

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Second phase of co-payment scheme fully subscribed in just two hours

 

 

Five million Thai people registered to join the second phase of the Government’s 50:50 co-payment economic stimulus scheme within just two hours of its launch at 6am this morning.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197095-second-phase-of-co-payment-scheme-fully-subscribed-in-just-two-hours/

 

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42 areas in Bangkok and suburbs still have excessive pollution, though better than yesterday

 

 

Air quality in Bangkok and its suburbs has slightly improved today, but 42 areas still have excessive amounts of PM2.5 in the atmosphere, with Ma Charoen Petkasem 81 Road, in Nong Khaem district, being the worst affected.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197096-42-areas-in-bangkok-and-suburbs-still-have-excessive-pollution-though-better-than-yesterday/

 

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Khao Man Gai is a popular meal in Thailand but you need to know where to enjoy it

 

Plates of plenty

 

The much-loved one-dish meal Khao Man Gai (chicken and rice) varies in taste from stall to stall in Thailand and at popular places it is not easy to get a seat without queuing. The dish is highly accessible, delicious, satisfying and reasonably priced and can be so good that one specialist shop has even earned recognition from the Michelin guide!

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197097-khao-man-gai-is-a-popular-meal-in-thailand-but-you-need-to-know-where-to-enjoy-it/

 

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Michelin reveals star-awarded restaurants 2021

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - MICHELIN revealed star-awarded restaurants for 2021, while Jay Fai succeeded in maintaining 1 star for 4 consecutive years.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197099-michelin-reveals-star-awarded-restaurants-2021/

 

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Phuket, Phang Nga gain new entries in Michelin Guide

By The Phuket News

 

 

PHUKET:-- The number of Phuket and Phang Nga entries in the famed Michelin Guide has risen to 21 with the official launch of the fourth edition of ‘The MICHELIN Guide for Thailand’ today (Dec 16).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197101-phuket-phang-nga-gain-new-entries-in-michelin-guide/

 

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One in four people globally may not get COVID-19 vaccines until 2022

By Thin Lei Win

 

A nurse administers the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Guy's Hospital in London, Britain December 8, 2020. Frank Augstein/Pool via REUTERS

 

ROME (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Nearly one in four people may not get COVID-19 vaccines until at least 2022 because rich countries with less than 15% of the global population have reserved 51% of the doses of the most promising vaccines, researchers said on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197102-one-in-four-people-globally-may-not-get-covid-19-vaccines-until-2022/

 

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Progress on Brexit but coming days will be critical, says EU chief

By Francesco Guarascio and Marine Strauss

 

A Union Jack flag flutters in front of Big Ben's clock face in London, Britain, December 13, 2020. REUTERS/Simon Dawson

 

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The EU's chief executive said on Wednesday she could not say if there would be a trade deal with Britain but there had been progress and the next few days would be critical.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197103-progress-on-brexit-but-coming-days-will-be-critical-says-eu-chief/