Koh Samui deserted: A very UN-Merry Christmas on once bustling holiday island

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Santa did not visit Koh Samui this year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198668-koh-samui-deserted-a-very-un-merry-christmas-on-once-bustling-holiday-island/

Health agency urges people against believing offers of Covid-19 vaccine

By THE NATION

 

 

The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not provided any certification for the use of Covid-19 vaccines in Thailand and warned people against believing any person or establishment that promises to get them vaccines by reservation.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198670-health-agency-urges-people-against-believing-offers-of-covid-19-vaccine/

 

Democrat MP tells PM, ministers to take responsibility for gambling dens in Rayong

By THE NATION

 

 

A Democrat MP blamed the prime minister and two ministers for letting gambling dens exist in Rayong, which has resulted in 85 cases of Covid-19 infections.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198674-democrat-mp-tells-pm-prayut-ministers-to-take-responsibility-for-gambling-dens-in-rayong/

 

Thai road carnage: "Nan Model" shock tactics hailed in stopping repeat DUI offenders

 

 

A program to address the carnage on the Thai roads caused by drink drivers is being hailed as a success.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198676-thai-road-carnage-nan-model-shock-tactics-hailed-in-stopping-repeat-dui-offenders/

 

TAT press ahead: Governor expects TEN MILLION foreign tourists in 3rd Quarter

 

REUTERS file photo for reference only

 

Thailand's Tourism Authority governor said he is pressing ahead with attracting ten million foreign tourists to visit the country.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198681-tat-press-ahead-governor-expects-ten-million-foreign-tourists-in-3rd-quarter/

 

500 migrant workers cured of Covid-19 to receive certificate from ministry

By The Nation

 

 

Five hundred migrant workers have been successfully treated for Covid-19 and will be handed certificates of recovery, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198683-500-migrant-workers-cured-of-covid-19-to-receive-certificate-from-ministry/

 

Thailand reports 144 new COVID-19 cases as Anutin self isolates

 

FILE PHOTO: Migrant workers queue to meet Covid-19 officials in Bangkok on December 22, 2020. Photo: Reuters

 

Thai health officials on Monday confirmed 144 new COVID-19 cases.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198686-thailand-reports-144-new-covid-19-cases-as-anutin-self-isolates/

 

Thai currency to move within Bt29.80 and Bt30.30 range this week

By THE NATION

 

 

Between December 28 and January 1, Kasikornbank expects the baht to move within the range of Bt29.80 and Bt30.30 against the US dollar.

 

KResearch said the key factors to be monitored closely are the global Covid-19 situation, the central bank’s report on economic and monetary conditions for November and foreign fund flows into the country.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198688-thai-currency-to-move-within-bt2980-and-bt3030-range-this-week/

 

Disgusting! Police called as Bangkok bus passenger blows his nose and spits 

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Thai netizens were disgusted after someone posted on Facebook showing the terrible behaviour of a 50-60 year old man on a public bus in the Petchkasem area of Bangkok. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198689-disgusting-police-called-as-bangkok-bus-passenger-blows-his-nose-and-spits/

 

Thais slam officialdom for being a huge part of the Covid outbreak problem, poll

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A "Super Poll" has revealed what Thais nationwide think of their officials and civil servants. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198691-thais-slam-officialdom-for-being-a-huge-part-of-the-covid-outbreak-problem-poll/

 

37 test positive for Covid-19 in Nakhon Pathom

By THE NATION

 

 

As many as 37 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Nakhon Pathom province, with authorities planning to test 2,000 others who may be at risk.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198703-37-test-positive-for-covid-19-in-nakhon-pathom/

 

Mae Sot taxi driver tests positive, may have infected passengers

By THE NATION

 

 

Mae Sot Hospital announced recently that passengers of a yellow and green taxi in Tak province must report to local public health officials after the taxi driver tested positive on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198705-mae-sot-taxi-driver-tests-positive-may-have-infected-passengers/

 

UPDATE:

 

Anutin in quarantine after meeting with infected Samut Sakhon governor

By The Nation

 

 

There were 144 new Covid-19 patients, including 115 domestic cases, over a 24-hour period on Monday, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198686-thailand-reports-144-new-covid-19-cases-as-anutin-self-isolates/?do=findComment&comment=16117944

 

Apart from Covid, RSV latest threat to respiratory health

By The Nation

 

 

The Department of Disease Control is warning people to protect themselves from the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which surfaces in the winter season.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198706-apart-from-covid-rsv-latest-threat-to-respiratory-health/

 

Hip-hop dancer’s skull cracked in inexplicable attack in Buri Ram

By The Nation

 

 

Buri Ram police have issued summonses for five men who allegedly beat up hip-hop dancer Nopparat Boonrat, 23, on December 23 at a restaurant in Lahan Sai district.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198707-hip-hop-dancer’s-skull-cracked-in-inexplicable-attack-in-buri-ram/

 

Virologist urges Samut Sakhon shrimp market visitors to voluntarily test for Covid-19

By The Nation

 

Dr Yong Poovorawan

 

In a Facebook post on Monday, Chulalongkorn University’s expert virologist Dr Yong Poovorawan advised people who visited the shrimp market in Samut Sakhon to take Covid-19 tests in a bid to contain the spread of the virus.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198709-virologist-urges-samut-sakhon-shrimp-market-visitors-to-voluntarily-test-for-covid-19/

 

Thailand records 3,000 foreign tourists in Nov as ban eases

 

FILE PHOTO: A tourist reacts among flowers in Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park, Phitsanulok province, Thailand, December 12, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand recorded 3,065 foreign tourists in November, official data showed on Monday, in its second month of receiving long-stay visitors after a ban was imposed in April to keep coronavirus infections under control.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198711-thailand records-3000-foreign-tourists-in-nov-as-ban-eases/

 

Govt eyes offering long weekend every month next year

By The Nation

 

Pipat Ratchakitprakarn

 

The government plans to add a long weekend to every month next year in a bid to stimulate the economy, Tourism and Sports Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198712-thai-govt-eyes-offering-long-weekend-every-month-next-year/

 

Tourists cancel hotel bookings over new wave of infections

By THE NATION

 

 

More than 20 per cent of bookings for Chiang Mai’s Mon Jam area have been cancelled in response to the new wave of Covid-19 infections.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198713-chiang-mai-tourists-cancel-hotel-bookings-over-new-wave-of-infections/

 

Seven test positive in Nakhon Ratchasima, Covid cases found in 43 provinces

By THE NATION

 

 

Nakhon Ratchasima authorities announced on Monday that seven people have tested positive for Covid-19, though none of them are in severe condition.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198715-seven-test-positive-in-nakhon-ratchasima-covid-cases-found-in-43-provinces/

 

Airline trainee in Don Mueang Airport tests positive for Covid-19

By The Nation

 

 

A trainee at an airline that operates flights out of Don Mueang Airport has tested positive for Covid-19, Flying Officer Sumpun Kutranon, general manager of the airport, said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198718-airline-trainee-in-don-mueang-airport-tests-positive-for-covid-19/

 

Thailand went to war against a global pandemic in 2020 – and almost won

 

 

For Thailand, 2020 has been a year of fear and tears as the country wrestled with the worst pandemic in modern history. Just as hopes were rising with news that vaccines are on the way, the virus struck again this month to plunge us back into despair.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198720-thailand-went-to-war-against-a-global-pandemic-in-2020-–-and-almost-won/

 

Thailand could see tens of thousands of new daily COVID cases by next month: CCSA

 

Image: Siamrath

 

Thailand could see tens of thousands of new COVID-19 cases per day by mid January, if people fail to follow the preventive guidelines issues to combat the spread of the virus.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198735-thailand-could-see-tens-of-thousands-of-new-daily-covid-cases-by-next-month-ccsa/

 

Government confident in controlling COVID-19 situation, with cooperation from the public

 

 

CHAI NAT (NNT) - The Prime Minister’s Office Minister, Anucha Nakasai, traveled to Chai Nat province to examine COVID-19 screening points, while relaying a message of concern from the Prime Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, urging the people to have confidence in the government’s proactive measures.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198737-government-confident-in-controlling-covid-19-situation-with-cooperation-from-the-public/

 

People shop for New Year gifts ahead of the holidays

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - At this time of the year, the shopping atmosphere is usually lively. However, this year, it may somewhat different due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Products that are increasing in popularity are those used to care for health, such as face masks and sanitizer gels.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198742-people-shop-for-new-year-gifts-ahead-of-the-holidays/

 

Government House beefs up COVID-19 prevention measures

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Government House has taken strict measures to control COVID-19 and provided health checkups for government officials and staff.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198743-government-house-beefs-up-covid-19-prevention-measures/

 

Krabi Becomes COVID Watch Zone

 

 

KRABI, Dec 28 (TNA) – Muang district of the southern province except the Phi Phi Islands was declared a COVID-19 Watch Zone and some premises were ordered closed for three days. 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198744-krabi-becomes-covid-watch-zone/

 

Hospitals Alerted for Covid-plagued Rayong

 

 

RAYONG, Dec 28 (TNA) – The governor of Rayong put three hospitals on standby to treat COVID-19 patients whose number was soaring in the eastern province. 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198745-hospitals-alerted-for-covid-plagued-rayong/

 

Thai central bank eases rules on $16.6 billion soft loans for smaller firms

 

FILE PHOTO: Thailand's central bank logo is seen at the Bank of Thailand in Bangkok, Thailand April 26, 2016. REUTERS/JorgeSilva

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's central bank has further relaxed rules on its 500 billion baht ($16.6 billion) soft loan programme aimed at helping smaller firms cope with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198746-thai-central-bank-eases-rules-on-166-billion-soft-loans-for-smaller-firms/

 

China jails citizen-journalist for four years over Wuhan virus reporting

 

Police vehicles are seen outside Shanghai Pudong New Area People's Court before the trial of citizen-journalist Zhang Zhan, who reported from Wuhan during the peak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Shanghai, China December 28, 2020. REUTERS/Brenda Goh

 

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - A Chinese court handed a four-year jail term on Monday to a citizen-journalist who reported from the central city of Wuhan at the peak of last year's coronavirus outbreak, on grounds of "picking quarrels and provoking trouble," her lawyer said.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198747-china-jails-citizen-journalist-for-four-years-over-wuhan-virus-reporting/