THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 8 Jan 2021

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Another slap in the face for police and govt! Covid case spent TWO full days in Pattaya casino

 

 

Thai media continued to have a field day ridiculing police and government claims that there are no casinos in Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200638-another-slap-in-the-face-for-police-and-govt-covid-case-spent-two-full-days-in-pattaya-casino/

 

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Wissanu: Govt seeking panel members for gambling den investigations

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Following a directive from the Prime Minister, the government is now seeking people to sit on the Gambling Dens and Border Trafficking Investigation Panel. DPM Wissanu said today there is no requirement for panel members to be members of the Cabinet, or strictly from outside.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200640-wissanu-govt-seeking-panel-members-for-gambling-den-investigations/

 

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Health Ministry expects COVID-19 cases to increase over next two weeks

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Health authorities are now expecting the number of cases in the current wave of COVID-19 infections will continue to increase over the next two weeks, asking people visiting high-risk areas to monitor their symptoms for 14 days.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200642-health-ministry-expects-covid-19-cases-to-increase-over-next-two-weeks/

 

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Military helps buy shrimps from farmers as demand falls

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Shrimp farmers are now facing a decline in customer demand following the new COVID-19 outbreak. The Royal Thai Armed Forces have launched an initiative to help such farmers by purchasing shrimps, as well as helping raise public awareness that seafood items are safe to consume.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200643-military-helps-buy-shrimps-from-farmers-as-demand-falls/

 

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BMA looks into three approaches to solve thorny issues with BTS

By THE NATION

 

 

January 15 will be the last day the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) allows commuters to use the Green Line Skytrain extension sections for free, after the sections that run from Mo Chit to Ku Kot stations on the northern route and from Bearing to Samut Prakan stations on the southern route were officially opened for public use on December 16.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200644-bma-looks-into-three-approaches-to-solve-thorny-issues-with-bts/

 

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Cautious optimism as number of new COVID-19 cases in Thailand declines for fourth consecutive day

 

REUTERS FILE PHOTO for reference only

 

The number of  new COVID-19 cases in Thailand  has declined for  the fourth  consecutive, according to the Centre of COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200645-cautious-optimism-as-number-of-new-covid-19-cases-in-thailand-declines-for-fourth-consecutive-day/

 

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Experts say construction of field hospitals necessary before hospitals overflow

 

 

Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Siriraj Hospital, Dr. Prasit Watanapa, said today that field hospitals are necessary, especially in areas experiencing increasing numbers of COVID-19 infections. These temporary facilities are intended for asymptomatic and mild-symptoms patients, separating them from the general public.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200652-experts-say-construction-of-field-hospitals-necessary-before-hospitals-overflow/

 

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Bangkok cops find ashes at suspected gambling den after embarrassing social media post

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A social media post that proved highly embarrassing for the Thai police and other authorities was soon investigated. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200655-bangkok-cops-find-ashes-at-suspected-gambling-den-after-embarrassing-social-media-post/

 

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Proposed 40% reduction in school fees music to the ears for parents

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A senior political figure has made a request to the ruling elite in Thailand that will be music to the ears of the country's parents.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200657-proposed-40-reduction-in-school-fees-music-to-the-ears-for-parents/

 

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Pattaya resort in hard times receives encouragement in lights to fight on!

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported that a leading Pattaya Hotel - the Grande Centre Point behind Terminal 21 - gave a simple message to people in the resort to fight on. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200660- pattaya-resort-in-hard-times-receives-encouragement-in-lights-to-fight-on/

 

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Pattaya motorcycle taxi guy with a heart of gold - free rides for handicapped, 30 baht for most

 

 

A motorcycle taxi rider in Pattaya received widespread praise after he posted on Facebook offering free service "for all time" to the handicapped, pregnant ladies, monks and the homeless. Others could get a great deal, he promised. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200661-pattaya-motorcycle-taxi-guy-with-a-heart-of-gold-free-rides-for-handicapped-30-baht-for-most/

 

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Man arrested after woman stabbed to death in broad daylight attack on Pattaya beach

 

Picture: Siam Chon News

 

A Thai man is in custody after a woman was stabbed to death on Pattaya Beach on Friday morning.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200662-man-arrested-after-woman-stabbed-to-death-in-broad-daylight-attack-on-pattaya-beach/

 

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Ban on alcohol sales in restaurants, other venues will cost industry Bt9 billion, TABBA chief bemoans

By THE NATION

 

 

The government’s order banning the drinking of alcoholic beverages at restaurants and other entertainment venues since January 4 in a bid to curb the spread of Covid-19 is estimated to affect more than 1 million entrepreneurs and employees and cost the industry Bt9 billion, said Thanakorn Kuptajit, secretary-general of the Thai Alcohol Beverage Business Association (TABBA).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200673-ban-on-alcohol-sales-in-restaurants-other-venues-will-cost-industry-bt9-billion-tabba-chief-bemoans/

 

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UPDATE:

 

205 new cases reported on Friday

By The Nation

 

 

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced 205 confirmed new cases on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200645-cautious-optimism-as-number-of-new-covid-19-cases-in-thailand-declines-for-fourth-consecutive-day/?do=findComment&comment=16150223

 

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MorChana app will not reveal personal info, promises DES minister

By The Nation

 

Buddhipongse Punnakanta

 

The MorChana smartphone application will only track the movements of each individual and not make their personal information public, the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Buddhipongse Punnakanta said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200676-morchana-app-will-not-reveal-personal-info-promises-des-minister/

 

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Bangkok Airways suspends flights, closes ticketing office due to new Covid wave

By The Nation

 

 

In response to the new wave of Covid-19 infections and the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration’s announcement urging people to avoid inter-provincial travel, Bangkok Airways on Friday suspended a few flights, including Samui-Phuket and Phuket-Hat Yai from January 10-31.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200678-bangkok-airways-suspends-flights-closes-ticketing-office-due-to-new-covid-wave/

 

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BMA getting field hospitals ready to deal with new Covid wave

By THE NATION

 

Silapasuai Rawisaengsun

 

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) said on Friday that field hospitals in the capital can serve up to 1,700 patients, provided they are set up as planned.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200679-bma-getting-field-hospitals-ready-to-deal-with-new-covid-wave/

 

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Swede escapes serious injury in high-speed collision on bypass road

By The Phuket News

 

The high-speed accident occurred on the bypass road yesterday (Jan 7). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: A Swedish man escaped serious injury when his car was struck by an Isuzu MU-X SUV travelling at high speed on the bypass road yesterday (Jan 7), ramming the Swedish man’s car into a truck parked by the side of the road.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200680-swede-escapes-serious-injury-in-high-speed-collision-on-bypass-road/

 

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Covid-19: Travellers to UK will need to show negative test result

 

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All international passengers will soon have to test negative for Covid-19 before travelling to the UK.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200682-covid-19-travellers-to-uk-will-need-to-show-negative-test-result/

 

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Pattaya mayor opens special facility for people seeking permission to leave province

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

After long queues formed at district offices in Chonburi and anger mounted, Pattaya's mayor Sontaya Khunpluem has okayed the use of a building to report essential travel for those having to leave the Pattaya area. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200683-pattaya-mayor-opens-special-facility-for-people-seeking-permission-to-leave-province/

 

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Here is the form you need to complete if you want to travel out of Chonburi

 

Image: Pattaya City

 

After preventative measures were ramped up in Chonburi, including Pattaya, anyone wishing to travel outside of the province now needs permission granted from the local district administration.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200688-here-is-the-form-you-need-to-complete-if-you-want-to-travel-out-of-chonburi/

 

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Shopping malls more dangerous than outdoor markets, says pulmonary expert

By THE NATION

 

 

In a Facebook post on Friday, pulmonary disease expert Dr Manoon Leechawengwongs attacked the authorities for allowing shopping complexes and convenience stores to stay open amid the new wave of infections.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200689-shopping-malls-more-dangerous-than-outdoor-markets-says-pulmonary-expert/

 

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Illegal labour problem becoming more complicated, difficult to control: ACT

By The Nation

 

ACT secretary-general Mana Nimitmongkol

 

After news that Covid-19 has spread because of gambling dens and illegal migrant workers with links to gray businesses and bribery, the Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) pointed out nine issues, warning that the problem is getting out of control.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200692-illegal-labour-problem-becoming-more-complicated-difficult-to-control-act/

 

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Hundreds evacuated as flash floods sweep deep South

By THE NATION

 

 

Nearly 40,000 households in the deep South have been hit by flash flooding after five days of heavy rain, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reported on Friday (January 8).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200693-hundreds-evacuated-as-flash-floods-sweep-deep-south/

 

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Samut Sakhon governor feeling much better: Siriraj doctor

By The Nation

 

 

The condition of Samut Sakhon governor Verasak Vichitsangsri, who was admitted to Siriraj Hospital on December 28, has improved greatly in the past 24 hours, said Prof Dr Prasit Watanapa, dean of the Faculty of Medicine.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200694-samut-sakhon-governor-feeling-much-better-siriraj-doctor/

 

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Labor Min to allow illegal migrant laborers to be legitimized

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Labor has opened an online registry for migrant laborers who entered the nation illegally, to list themselves in an effort to legitimize foreign workers, to benefit the overall anti COVID-19 effort.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200695-labor-min-to-allow-illegal-migrant-laborers-to-be-legitimized/

 

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Major temples step up COVID-19 measures

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Temples across the nation have committed to suspending religious activities in light of the spread of COVID-19, with Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan to be closed to the public until January 31 and Wat Rakhang Kositaram Woramahawihan imposing strict health measures.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200697-major-temples-step-up-covid-19-measures/

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Commerce Chamber suggests urgent COVID-19 responses

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The private sector has proposed three approaches to the new wave of COVID-19 infections, factoring in illegal labor and the need to separate those infected from others.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200698-commerce-chamber-suggests-urgent-covid-19-responses/

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UK minister says: vaccine might not work against S.African variant

 

FILE PHOTO: Vials labelled "COVID-19 Coronavirus Vaccine" are placed on dry ice in this illustration taken, December 5, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) -British Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said on Friday there were concerns that COVID-19 vaccines might not work properly against the highly transmissible variant of the coronavirus discovered in South Africa.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200699-uk-minister-says-vaccine-might-not-work-against-safrican-variant/

 

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U.S. role as democracy's champion battered by assault on Capitol

By Arshad Mohammed and Jonathan Landay

 

FILE PHOTO: An explosion caused by a police munition is seen while supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, U.S., January 6, 2021. REUTERS/Leah Millis

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States will find it harder to advocate for democracy and rule of law abroad after the assault on the U.S. Capitol unless it grapples with President Donald Trump's role in the violence, current and former U.S. diplomats said.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1200701-us-role-as-democracys-champion-battered-by-assault-on-capitol/