Thailand reports biggest coronavirus surge, over 500 cases - Samut Sakhon placed in to lockdown

 

 

A medical worker performs a nose swab on a migrant worker at a seafood market, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Samut Sakhon province, in Thailand, December 19, 2020. REUTERS/Panumas Sa

 

Thailand reported over 500 cases of coronavirus from the centre of its seafood industry where there are many migrant workers on Saturday, in by far the biggest one-day rise in a country that had previously brought the epidemic largely under control.

 

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Chiang Rai declared safe and free from COVID-19

 

 

Prajon Prachsakul, Chiang Rai governor
 

Thailand’s northern province of Chiang Rai has been declared safe and free of COVID-19 infections, as everyone who had been in close contact with an infected person were traced and screened, with no new cases being reported.

 

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Police arrest biker suspected of snatching bags from foreigners

By The Nation

 

 

Investigation officers at Thonglor Police Station on Friday arrested Phitsanu Rodudom, 30, who allegedly disguised himself as a motorcycle taxi driver and stole foreigners' bags at Sukhumvit Soi 55 in Bangkok's Wattana district.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197593-police-arrest-biker-suspected-of-snatching-bags-from-foreigners/

 

Pickup overturns on highway after tyre explosion

By THE NATION

 

 

A pickup truck overturned accidentally on a road in Nakhon Ratchasima province, scattering over two tonnes of fish it was carrying on the road.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197594-pickup-overturns-on-highway-after-tyre-explosion/

 

Fish marketing agency tightens virus vigil at piers

By The Nation

 

 

The Fish Marketing Organisation has tightened measures at its piers nationwide to prevent the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak, organisation director Montien Innoi said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197595-fish-marketing-agency-tightens-virus-vigil-at-piers/

 

To fight new COVID strain, UK PM Johnson reverses Christmas plans for millions

By Michael Holden and Kate Holton

 

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson looks on during a news conference in response to the ongoing situation with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, inside 10 Downing Street, London ,Britain, December 19, 2020. REUTERS/Toby Melville/Pool

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposed an effective lockdown on over 16 million people in England and reversed plans to ease curbs over Christmas, saying Britain was dealing with a new coronavirus strain up to 70% more transmissible than the original.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197596-to-fight-new-covid-strain-uk-pm-johnson-reverses-christmas-plans-for-millions/

 

Liverpool smash seven past Palace, Arsenal lose again

By Simon Evans

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Crystal Palace v Liverpool - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - December 19, 2020 Liverpool's Sadio Mane celebrates scoring their second goal with Trent Alexander-Arnold Pool via REUTERS/Clive Rose

 

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Champions Liverpool are five points clear at the top of the Premier League after a 7-0 away hammering of Crystal Palace while Arsenal's troubles continued with a 2-1 defeat at second-placed Everton on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197597-liverpool-smash-seven-past-palace-arsenal-lose-again/

 

Messi equals Pele's record of 643 goals for a single club

 

 

Soccer Football - La Liga Santander - FC Barcelona v Real Sociedad - Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - December 16, 2020 Barcelona's Lionel Messi looks dejected REUTERS/Albert Gea

 

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Lionel Messi equalled Pele's haul of 643 goals for Santos after scoring for Barcelona against Valencia in La Liga on Saturday, matching the Brazilian great's scoring record for a single club.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197600-messi-equals-peles-record-of-643-goals-for-a-single-club/

 

SMS to be sent on Dec 25 to new registrants for shopping subsidy scheme

By The Nation

 

 

Krungthai Bank will send confirmation SMS to 5 million new registrants for the second phase of the “Khon La Khrueng” (Let's Go Halves) subsidised shopping scheme on December 25.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197602-sms-to-be-sent-on-dec-25-to-new-registrants-for-shopping-subsidy-scheme/

 

Sunday’s local elections a ‘proxy war’ between national parties

By Thai PBS World Syndicate

 

 

Voters around Thailand go to the polls this coming Sunday (December 20) to elect chiefs and other members of provincial administrative organisations (PAOs).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197606-sunday’s-local-elections-a-‘proxy-war’-between-national-parties/

 

Why CP group got the nod for takeover of Tesco

By THE NATION

 

 

The Office of Trade Competition Commission (OTCC) on Friday published a report on its decision regarding Charoen Pokphand’s (CP) acquisition of Tesco’s Thailand business from Ek-Chai Distribution System.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197607-why-cp-group-got-the-nod-for-takeover-of-tesco/

 

Outcome of MPC meeting to influence SET, baht next week

By The Nation

 

 

Investors have been advised to keep an eye on the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on December 23, as it would impact the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index and the baht next week.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197608-outcome-of-mpc-meeting-to-influence-set-baht-next-week/

 

Rattanon beats Prayad in play-off for 1st title in 2 years

By THE NATION

 

Rattanon Wannasrichan

 

After Rattanon Wannasrichan made a needy birdie to outplay veteran Prayad Marksaeng in a play-off to win the Bt3 million Singha-SAT Khon Kaen Championship on Saturday, he regained the long-lost confidence that he still got what it takes to win.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197609-rattanon-beats-prayad-in-play-off-for-1st-title-in-2-years/

 

Kim leads Ko by one at LPGA Tour season finale

 

 

Dec 19, 2020; Naples, Florida, USA; Sei Young Kim tees off at the first hole during theCME Group Tour Championship third round, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at the Tiburon Golf Club in North Naples, Florida. Mandatory Credit: Jon Austria-USA TODAY NETWORK

 

(Reuters) - Defending champion Kim Sei-young of South Korea held a one-shot lead over compatriot and world number one Ko Jin-young after the third round of the LPGA's season-ending CME Group Tour Championship in Naples, Florida, on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197613-kim-leads-ko-by-one-at-lpga-tour-season-finale/

 

Car manufacturers make maintenance offers to curb air pollution

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Vehicle emissions are considered one of the main culprits in the air pollution disaster. Car manufacturers are now offering special maintenance discounts for cars aged more than seven years, encouraging car owners to properly maintain the engines in order to prevent black exhaust smoke.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197619-car-manufacturers-make-maintenance-offers-to-curb-air-pollution/

 

Thailand-Telangana to sign “mini FTA” trade MOU

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - With the uphill battle faced by the export sector due to COVID-19 this year, the Ministry of Commerce has been trying to penetrate newer markets for Thailand’s export products. After this effort, the Ministry of Commerce will be signing an MOU to enact a small scale Free Trade Area between Thailand and Telangana state in India next month.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197621-thailand-telangana-to-sign-“mini-fta”-trade-mou/

 

The week that was in Thailand news: Thailand’s moonshot: Lofty goal more like an own goal

 

 

If ever there was evidence that Thailand’s government is out of touch with reality, out of touch with what is happening to their own people, it was the news this week that they were soon to embark on a journey to the moon.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197617-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-thailand’s-moonshot-lofty-goal-more-like-an-own-goal/

 

With 576 new Covid-19 cases, Thailand sees highest single-day spike

 

 

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Sunday reported 576 new cases over a 24-hour period.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197629-with-576-new-covid-19-cases-thailand-sees-highest-single-day-spike/

 

Thailand to test over 10,000 people after record COVID-19 surge

 

A healthcare worker takes a nasal swab sample of a child for a COVID-19 test at a migrant community, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Samut Sakhon province, in Thailand, December 20, 2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand plans to test more than 10,000 people after a record daily surge in coronavirus cases to over 500, most of which were among migrant workers linked to a shrimp market near the capital, an official said on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197656-thailand-to-test-over-10000-people-after-record-covid-19-surge/

 

Samut Sakhon Covid-19 cases shoot up by another 146 

 

 

Another 146 people in Samut Sakhon province have tested positive for Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197658-samut-sakhon-covid-19-cases-shoot-up-by-another-146-total-now-694/

 

Woman, 78, tests positive for Covid-19 in Bangkok

 

 

A 78-year-old woman in Bangkok was found to infected with the Covid-19 virus on December 19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197659-woman-78-tests-positive-for-covid-19-in-bangkok/

 

Woman in Ayutthaya positive for Covid-19 on return from Chiang Mai

 

 

A woman, 29, who returned from Chiang Mai has tested positive for Covid-19, Dr Peera Areerat, Ayutthaya provincial public health officer, revealed on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197660-woman-in-ayutthaya-positive-for-covid-19-on-return-from-chiang-mai/

 

Bangkok countdown events cancelled, public told to work from home for 14 days

 

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) announced the cancellation of all countdown events after new cases of COVID-19 were found in the capital and nearby provinces.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197662-bangkok-countdown-events-cancelled-public-told-to-work-from-home-for-14-days/

 

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