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Download the Thaivisa Calendar 2021 - all Thai holidays and no alcohol days included!

 

 

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Thai hospital banned from offer to sell COVID-19 vaccine

 

REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - A private Thai hospital was ordered on Sunday to stop advertising COVID-19 vaccinations for sale in advance on the grounds that no vaccine is yet approved in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198606-thai-hospital-banned-from-offer-to-sell-covid-19-vaccine/

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New Covid-19 outbreak in Thailand still in early stages, expert warns

 

Dr Yong Poovorawan

 

The current Covid-19 outbreak in Thailand was still in its early stages, a medical expert warned, adding many infected people would have little symptoms or be asymptomatic so they could spread the infection.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198597-new-covid-19-outbreak-in-thailand-still-in-early-stages-expert-warns/

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Government needs to hike budget for vaccine to prevent economy taking bigger hit 

By The Nation

 

Anusorn Tamajai

 

The Thai stock market is expected to face sell-offs in the final week of the year, as new cases of coronavirus infections soar, Anusorn Tamajai, former dean of Rangsit University’s Economics Faculty, has warned.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198623-thai-govt-needs-to-hike-budget-for-vaccine-to-prevent-economy-taking-bigger-hit/

 

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Vaccines will drive Thai GDP rise above 4% next year: Deputy PM

By The Nation

 

Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow

 

Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow has maintained his forecast of growth above 4 per cent for Thailand’s economy next year, citing the availability of Covid-19 vaccines.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198624-vaccines-will-drive-thai-gdp-rise-above-4-next-year-deputy-pm/

 

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Investors to spend more on IPOs next year, say experts

By The Nation

 

 

Initial public offerings (IPO) will become more popular with investors next year, experts said recently.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198625-investors-to-spend-more-on-ipos-next-year-say-experts/

 

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UPDATE:

 

Rayong finds 49 more Covid-19 cases, many linked to gambling den

By The Nation

 

 

The governor of Rayong said 49 additional cases of Covid-19 were found in the province, taking the total to 85. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198611-covid-19-alert-in-rayong-province-as-gambling-cluster-infections-increase-to-85/?do=findComment&comment=16116558

 

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94 domestic cases among 121 new Covid-19 patients

By The Nation

 

 

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) reported 121 new patients, including 94 domestic cases, over a 24-hour period on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198570-thailand-confirms-103-new-coronavirus-infections/?do=findComment&comment=16116563

 

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Phuket Governor issues order against face-mask price gouging

By The Phuket News

 

The order came with a warning of stiff fines and possible jail terms of vendors caught overcharging for face masks. Image: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has issued an order against price gouging when selling face masks. Violators face up a fine of up to B100,000 or even up to five years imprisonment, the Governor has warned.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198626-phuket-governor-issues-order-against-face-mask-price-gouging/

 

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Thai shrimp free of COVID-19

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce built confidence for shrimp consumption by linking shrimp farmers and the Thai Restaurant Association to sell shrimp and other foods without passing a middle market.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198627-thai-shrimp-free-of-covid-19/

 

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Strict COVID-19 prevention measures for public transport in Songkhla

 

   

SONGKHLA (NNT) - The bus terminals and the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) have put in place strict COVID-19 prevention measures to establish safety and confidence for passengers, especially at Hat Yai Junction Railway Station, Songkhla.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198628-strict-covid-19-prevention-measures-for-public-transport-in-songkhla/

 

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Late equaliser earns West Brom 1-1 draw at Liverpool

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v West Bromwich Albion - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - December 27, 2020 West Bromwich Albion's Semi Ajayi scores their first goal past Liverpool's Alisson Pool via REUTERS/Nick Potts

 

LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - A late header by Semi Ajayi earned struggling West Bromwich Albion a surprise 1-1 Premier League draw at champions and leaders Liverpool on Sunday as the defender cancelled out Sadio Mane's early opener for the home side.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198629-late-equaliser-earns-west-brom-1-1-draw-at-liverpool/

 

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West Ham come back twice to earn 2-2 draw against Brighton

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Brighton & Hove Albion - London Stadium, London, Britain - December 27, 2020 West Ham United's Tomas Soucek scores their second goal Pool via REUTERS/Kirsty Wigglesworth

 

(Reuters) - Ben Johnson and Tomas Soucek scored second-half goals as West Ham United twice came back from a goal down to earn a 2-2 draw at home to Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198630-west-ham-come-back-twice-to-earn-2-2-draw-against-brighton/

 

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Early Bamford penalty gives Leeds win over Burnley

 

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Leeds United v Burnley - Elland Road, Leeds, Britain - December 27, 2020 Leeds United's Patrick Bamford in action with Burnley's James Tarkowski Pool via REUTERS/Nigel French

 

LEEDS, England (Reuters) - A fifth-minute penalty from Patrick Bamford was enough to give Leeds United a 1-0 win over Burnley at Elland Road in the Premier League on Sunday, but Sean Dyche's side were left furious after an Ashley Barnes effort was ruled out.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198631-early-bamford-penalty-gives-leeds-win-over-burnley/

 

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UPDATE: 

 

Norman out of hospital, to continue isolating at home

 

FILE PHOTO: Greg Norman of Australia watches his tee shot on the sixth hole during a practice round ahead of the British Open Golf Championship at the Turnberry Golf Club in Scotland, July 15, 2009. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Australian golfing great Greg Norman returned home on Saturday after being admitted to hospital in Florida on Christmas Day with COVID-19 symptoms.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198447-golf-australian-great-norman-in-hospital-with-covid-19-symptoms/?do=findComment&comment=16116598

 

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U.S. government heads toward chaotic end to 2020 as Trump fights Congress

By Steve Holland and Susan Cornwell

 

U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump descend from Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., December 23, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner

 

PALM BEACH, Fla./WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government headed toward a chaotic last few days of the year as President Donald Trump's refusal to approve a $2.3 trillion financial package caused millions of jobless Americans to lose benefits and threatened to shut down federal agencies due to lack of funding.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198635-us-government-heads-toward-chaotic-end-to-2020-as-trump-fights-congress/

 

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Britain says it will sign free trade deal with Turkey this week

 

FILE PHOTO: Trucks and shipping containers are pictured at Haydarpasa port in Istanbul, Turkey, April 18, 2018. REUTERS/Yoruk Isik/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Britain and Turkey are set to sign a free trade deal on Tuesday, the UK trade ministry said on Sunday, the first since Prime Minister Boris Johnson secured a new trade agreement with the European Union.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198636-britain-says-it-will-sign-free-trade-deal-with-turkey-this-week/

 

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Despite hi-tech advances, many Europeans wary of taking COVID shot

By Joanna Plucinska and Tsvetelia Tsolova

 

Healthcare workers applaud Mauricette, a 78-year-old French woman, after she received the first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine in the country, at the Rene-Muret hospital in Sevran, on the outskirts of Paris, France, December 27, 2020. Thomas Samson/Pool via REUTERS

 

WARSAW/SOFIA (Reuters) - Europe rolled out a huge COVID-19 vaccination drive on Sunday to try to rein in the coronavirus pandemic but many Europeans are sceptical about the speed at which the vaccines have been tested and approved and reluctant to have the shot.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198637-despite-hi-tech-advances-many-europeans-wary-of-taking-covid-shot/

 

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Suspect charged in Illinois bowling alley shooting

 

A suspect has been arrested after three people were killed and three others were injured in a nighttime shooting at an Illinois bowling alley.

 

(Reuters) - Authorities have charged a 37-year-old active military member in connection with a deadly shooting at an Illinois bowling alley on Saturday night.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198638-suspect-charged-in-illinois-bowling-alley-shooting/

 

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Storms kill 12 climbers in Iran, capsized ship crew missing in Gulf

 

FILE PHOTO: Housing complexes are seen in northwestern Tehran with the Alborz mountain range in background April 9, 2010. Picture taken April 9, 2010. REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl

 

DUBAI (Reuters) - Heavy snowfall has killed 12 climbers in mountains north of Iran's capital, Tehran, while rough waters capsized a ship in the Gulf and left its crew missing, state media reported on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198639-storms-kill-12-climbers-in-iran-capsized-ship-crew-missing-in-gulf/

 

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Israel speeds vaccines, locks down in hope of March exit from pandemic

By Dan Williams

 

A man sprays water to clean chairs and a street, as Israel imposes a third national lockdown to fight climbing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections, in Tel Aviv, Israel December 27, 2020. REUTERS/Amir Cohen

 

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel began what officials hope will be its last coronavirus lockdown on Sunday as they ramp up vaccinations to a pace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said may allow an emergence from the pandemic by March.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198641-israel-speeds-vaccines-locks-down-in-hope-of-march-exit-from-pandemic/

 

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U.S. CDC reports 330,901 total deaths from coronavirus

 

An Anaheim Fire & Rescue ambulance arrives at the emergency room at University of California, Irvine Medical Center as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continues in Orange, California, U.S., December 27, 2020. REUTERS/Bing Guan

 

(Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Sunday reported 18,909,910 cases of new coronavirus, an increase of 179,104 cases from its previous count, and said deaths had risen by 1,309 to 330,901.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198644-us-cdc-reports-330901-total-deaths-from-coronavirus/

 

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South Africa's total COVID-19 cases cross 1 million mark

By Promit Mukherjee

 

FILE PHOTO: A worker walks beneath electronic flight schedules boards at Cape Town International Airport, run by state-controlled airports company ACSA, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Cape Town, South Africa, July 7, 2020. Picture taken July 7, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings/File Photo

 

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's total coronavirus infections since the first case in March crossed a million on Sunday, its Health Ministry said, just days after a new faster spreading variant was confirmed to be present in the country.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198645-south africas-total-covid-19-cases-cross-1-million-mark/

 

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Britain to restrict promotion of unhealthy food from April 2022

 

Chips are seen at Hawksmoor, Seven Dials on the opening day of "Eat Out to Help Out" scheme, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in London, Britain August 3, 2020. Picture taken August 3, 2020. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will ban "buy one get one free" promotions for food high in fat, sugar or salt and free refills of sugary soft drinks in restaurants from April 2022, the government said on Monday, its latest step in its plan to tackle obesity and improve public health.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198652-britain-to-restrict-promotion-of-unhealthy-food-from-april-2022/

 

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BREAKING

 

Trump signs pandemic aid and spending bill, averting government shutdown

By Steve Holland and Susan Cornwell

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump departs on travel to West Point, New York from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, U.S., December 12, 2020. REUTERS/Cheriss May

 

PALM BEACH, Fla./WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday signed into law a $2.3 trillion pandemic aid and spending package, officials said, restoring unemployment benefits to millions of Americans and averting a partial federal government shutdown.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198635-us-government-heads-toward-chaotic-end-to-2020-as-trump-fights-congress/?do=findComment&comment=16116890

 

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Woman from Rayong 'first Covid-19 case in Chiang Mai'

By THE NATION

 

 

The Chiang Mai public health office held an emergency meeting on Sunday evening at City Hall regarding a new case of Covid-19 found since mass infections were reported in Samut Sakhon province earlier this month and in Rayong province a few days ago, a source said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198658-woman-from-rayong-first-covid-19-case-in-chiang-mai/

 

 

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Covid outbreak: No illegal casinos in Rayong, claims provincial police chief

 

 

Thai social media turned on Rayong's provincial police chief after he claimed there were no casinos in his province. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198662-covid-outbreak-no-illegal-casinos-in-rayong-claims-provincial-police-chief/

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Thai family’s 42-year struggle to bring home daughter abducted by North Korea

 

Anocha Panchoi (left) and a picture of Charles Jenkins’ family taken on a beach in North Korea shows the woman believed to be Anocha.

 

Another year is ending with fading hope of a Thai family in Chiang Mai in getting back its daughter abducted by North Korea 42 years ago.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198665-thai-family’s-42-year-struggle-to-bring-home-daughter-abducted-by-north-korea/

 

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Chinese boss and Cambodian workers arrested over illegal production of medical gloves

 

 

Crime suppression division police, food and drug administration and Lam Lukka officers raided a small three story factory on Lam Lukka Road in Pathum Thani, north of Bangkok armed with a search warrant on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198666-chinese-boss-and-cambodian-workers-arrested-over-illegal-production-of-medical-gloves/

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Video: New Year "graveyard" at Rayong beach as Covid outbreak hits tourist bookings

 

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Thai Rath reported that Laem Mae Phim, a normally busy beach in the Klaeng area of Rayong, was deserted on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198667-video-new-year-graveyard-at-rayong-beach-as-covid-outbreak-hits-tourist-bookings/