People urged to stay home for New Year, migrant workers face greater scrutiny

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A swathe of measures to limit the spread of Covid-19 have been announced by authorities at the Ministry of Public Health.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1199002-people-urged-to-stay-home-for-new-year-migrant-workers-face-greater-scrutiny/

 

Thai couple print money - and change it into real cash after using top-up terminals

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Police in Nakhon Sawan in north/central Thailand have announced the arrest of a young Thai couple who bought a printer and printed more than 60,000 baht in 100s and 500s.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1199010-thai-couple-print-money-and-change-it-into-real-cash-after-using-top-up-terminals/

 

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Covid: Cases on the rise in Chonburi - now Bang Lamung and Sattahip have disease

 

Picture: Sanook

 

New cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Bang Lamung and Sattahip in the Pattaya area. 

 

Full  story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1198986-health-officials-try-to-trace-anyone-who-visited-these-locations-in-pattaya-and-sattahip/?do=findComment&comment=16123051

 

Unhealthy haze returns to five Bangkok areas

By The Nation

 

 

The hazardous haze returned to five areas of the capital on Wednesday, but the average dust level was reported to be moderate.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1199011-unhealthy-haze-returns-to-five-bangkok-areas/

 

Cabinet meet okays decree draft on extension of permits

By THE NATION

 

 

A Cabinet meeting on Tuesday approved the draft of a royal decree that would allow the extension of various permits by paying a fee without the applicants having to file for the extension first, government deputy spokeswoman Traisulee Traisaranakul said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1199013-cabinet-meet-okays-decree-draft-on-extension-of-permits/

 

End of dangerous Patong beach road woes ‘coming soon’

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Many parts of the Patong beach road have dangerous raised areas where workers have been working on the cables underground. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup has announced that the long awaited completion of installing power and communication cables underground along the Patong Beach road will be ‘soon’, beginning an end to months of motorists having to negotiate dangerous bumps and raised areas on the road where workers have been installing the cables.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1199016-end-of-dangerous-patong-beach-road-woes-‘coming-soon’/

 

Nakhon Ratchasima restaurant owner killed in knife fight

By The Nation

 

 

The owner of a cooked-to-order restaurant in Nakhon Ratchasima province was killed in a knife fight on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1199017-nakhon-ratchasima-restaurant-owner-killed-in-knife-fight/

 

Medical officer, 47, latest to contract Covid-19 in Phetchaburi

By THE NATION

 

 

A medical officer in Phetchaburi province has reportedly contracted Covid-19 after carrying out an operation in Samut Sakhon province on December 23.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1199020-medical-officer-47-latest-to-contract-covid-19-in-phetchaburi/

 

Pattaya: Bar patrons try to flee as authorities ensure Covid early closing - owner arrested

 

 

Siam Chon News reported on Facebook that the Bang Lamung municipal authorities were out in force at 2 am this morning in Pattaya checking that strict midnight closing was being observed. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1199021-pattaya-bar-patrons-try-to-flee-as-authorities-ensure-covid-early-closing-owner-arrested/

Pattaya deserted on what should be busiest week of the year, Thai media

 

Picture: Saim Chon News

 

The period from Christmas should have been the busiest week of the year for a tourist resort like Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1199022-pattaya-deserted-on-what-should-be-busiest-week-of-the-year-thai-media/

Restrictions increased in Pattaya/Bang Lamung - non essential business ordered to close

 

 

The governor of Chonburi has ordered increased restrictions in the Pattaya and Banglamung areas of the province.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1199023-restrictions-increased-in-pattayabang-lamung-non-essential-business-ordered-to-close/

 

Thailand confirms 250 new coronavirus infections

 

FILE PHOTO: A healthcare worker takes a nasal swab sample of a migrant worker 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 confirmed 250 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, the majority of which were locally transmitted, the public health ministry said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1199025-thailand-confirms-250-new-coronavirus-infections/

 

New Year: Far fewer people travelling as Covid wave hits

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that far fewer people are set to leave and enter Bangkok by bus this New Year as the Covid-19 spike gains ground.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1199027-new-year-far-fewer-people-travelling-as-covid-wave-hits/

Dr Yong in self-quarantine after sitting near infected Samut Sakhon governor at meeting

By The Nation

 

 

Chulalongkorn University virology specialist Dr Yong Poovorawan, who usually provides updates and advice on the Covid-19 situation, revealed that he is now at risk of contracting the virus.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1199030-dr-yong-in-self-quarantine-after-sitting-near-infected-samut-sakhon-governor-at-meeting/

 

Four charged with savage assault on hip-hop dancer

By The Nation

 

 

Four men who savagely beat up a hip-hop dancer at a restaurant in Buri Ram’s Lahan Sai district told police they were angry the victim made a "mocking" gesture when they were celebrating a birthday party.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1199031-four-charged-with-savage-assault-on-hip-hop-dancer-in-buri-ram/

 

Pattaya: RTP's "new year gift" to the people and tourists - more CCTV!

 

Picture: Siam Chon News

 

Pattaya's infamously broken down CCTV network is set for an upgrade. And the new cameras, run by the cops themselves, are set to revolutionize policing.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1199032-pattaya-rtps-new-year-gift-to-the-people-and-tourists-more-cctv/

Infected Bangkok goods transporter visited several department stores

By THE NATION

 

 

A 36-year-old transporter of goods from Bangkok, who contracted Covid-19 last week, had travelled to Samut Sakhon province and then visited several department stores in the capital.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1199034-infected-bangkok-goods-transporter-visited-several-department-stores/

 

Hilltribe man 40 marries Thai woman aged 70 - age is no obstacle!

 

Thai caption: Age is just a number!

 

Sanook reported on the joyous occasion of the marriage of a 40 year old Lahu hill tribesman to a 70 year old woman at her house in Doi Saket, Chiang Mai on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1199048-hilltribe-man-40-marries-thai-woman-aged-70-age-is-no-obstacle/

 

Nabbed! Gang involved in abduction and extortion of South Korean rubber glove businessman

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Region 5 of the met police and Bang Khen officers announced the arrest of five men allegedly involved in the abduction and extortion of a South Korean businessman who is in the business of selling rubber gloves.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1199052-nabbed-gang-involved-in-abduction-and-extortion-of-south-korean-rubber-glove-businessman/

 

Taxis at Suvarnabhumi: Airport chief reminds passengers of new baggage charges

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

The chief of Suvarnabhumi airport Sutheerawat Suwannawat told the Thai media that many taxi passengers were still not aware of new rules for bags that were introduced by the Transport Ministry on November 17th.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1199053-taxis-at-suvarnabhumi-airport-chief-reminds-passengers-of-new-baggage-charges/

 

All gatherings banned in areas in Thailand affected by COVID-19

 

REUTERS file photo for reference only

 

All gatherings or activities likely to draw crowds have been banned in Thailand in the provinces where COVID-19 cases have been reported. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1199056-all-gatherings-banned-in-areas-in-thailand-affected-by-covid-19/

 

25 tourist attractions temporarily closed in bid to curb Covid-19

By The Nation

 

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) on Wednesday released a list of tourist attractions that will be temporarily closed to contain the spread of Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1199059-25-tourist-attractions-temporarily-closed-in-bid-to-curb-covid-19/

 

Traditional cold medicine, Fah Talai Jone, to be used on Covid patients in five hospitals

By The Nation

 

 

The Department of Thai Traditional Medicine is joining up with five state hospitals to start using Fah Talai Jone (Andrographis Paniculata) as a treatment option for early stage Covid-19 patients.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1199062-traditional-cold-medicine-fah-talai-jone-to-be-used-on-covid-patients-in-five-hospitals/

 

Many Bangkokians brave new Covid wave to return home for holidays

By THE NATION

 

 

Despite the new wave of Covid-19 infections, many people were seen taking interprovincial buses from Bangkok to their hometowns for the holiday period.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1199063-many-bangkokians-brave-new-covid-wave-to-return-home-for-holidays/

 

Foreign Ministry offering free translation, certification of docs

By THE NATION

 

 

The Foreign Ministry is offering a free translation service and also waiving certification fees for 19 types of documents, in what it calls a “New Year gift” for customers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1199064-foreign-ministry-offering-free-translation-certification-of-docs/

 

Thailand bans food and drink on domestic flights

 

File photo

 

Food and drink has been banned on domestic flights in Thailand in order to help prevent  the spread of coronavirus.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1199078-thailand-bans-food-and-drink-on-domestic-flights/

 

Fresh outbreak closes schools in 42 provinces

By The Nation

 

 

State schools in provinces hit by the fresh Covid-19 outbreak were closed on Wednesday to stop the virus from spreading. A total of 2,797 schools in 42 provinces have temporarily shut – 2,302 primary schools and 495 secondary schools, said the Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1199093-fresh-outbreak-closes-schools-in-42-provinces/

 

Private Sector Hails Special Long Holidays

 

 

BANGKOK, Dec 30 (TNA) – The chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce said the special long holidays that the government announced would be beneficial to tourism.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1199094-private-sector-hails-special-long-holidays/

 

Britain first to approve AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccine

By Alistair Smout and Paul Sandle

 

FILE PHOTO: Vials with a sticker reading, "COVID-19 / Coronavirus vaccine / Injection only" and a medical syringe are seen in front of a displayed AstraZeneca logo in this illustration taken October 31, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain on Wednesday became the first country in the world to approve a coronavirus vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca, hoping that rapid action would help it stem a surge of infections driven by a highly contagious variant of the virus.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1199095-britain-first-to-approve-astrazenecaoxford-covid-19-vaccine/

 

'We did it, sisters': Argentina Senate votes to legalize abortion

By Nicolás Misculin

 

Demonstrators in favour of legalizing abortion react after the senate passed an abortion bill, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, December 30, 2020. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

 

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) -Argentina's Senate voted on Wednesday to legalize abortion, a first for a big country in Latin America and a triumph for women's rights campaigners achieved over the visceral objection of the Catholic Church.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1199096-we-did-it-sisters-argentina-senate-votes-to-legalize-abortion/