Young nurse arrested for murder of old lover she claimed died from Viagra in hotel sex

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Police in Bangkok have finally caught up with a nurse and served her with a warrant for not appearing in court.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201173-young-nurse-arrested-for-murder-of-old-lover-she-claimed-died-from-viagra-in-hotel-sex/

 

Thai man credits “Patron Saint of Travel" amulet for saving him from horror smash

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Thai media Naew Na claimed that an amulet was the reason a driver survived a smash with a lamppost in Had Yai, southern Thailand yesterday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201178-thai-man-credits-“patron-saint-of-travel-amulet-for-saving-him-from-horror-smash/

 

Hua Hin hotel staff selling roadside breakfasts to make ends meet

 

Picture: Talk News Online

 

Hotel staff were featured in a story by Talk News online selling breakfasts on Phetchkasem Road. Popular foods such as "joke" or congee and patongo (fried batter) were on sale. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201183-hua-hin-hotel-staff-selling-roadside-breakfasts-to-make-ends-meet/

Pattaya: Jomtien traders suffering in second wave of pandemic

 

Picture: Siam Chon News

 

It is a familiar story all over Thailand but especially in once thriving tourist areas.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201184-pattaya-jomtien-traders-suffering-in-second-wave-of-pandemic/

Khon Kaen preparing to spend 100 million baht for free vaccinations

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

Thai Channel 7 and Manager both reported that the mayor of Khon Kaen in the north east of Thailand was proposing to spend 100 million baht to vaccinate 110,000 people for free.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201187-khon-kaen-preparing-to-spend-100-million-baht-for-free-vaccinations/

 

Thailand reports 287 new COVID-19 cases

 

REUTERS FILE PHOTO for reference only

 

Thailand reported 287 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201189-thailand-reports-287-new-covid-19-cases/

 

Millions more download "Mor Chana" tracing app - registration up too

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Thailand's Covid-19 situation spokesman Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin announced that 6.34 million people in Thailand had downloaded the Mor Chana tracing app in the previous 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201190-millions-more-download-mor-chana-tracing-app-registration-up-too/

 

Restrictions could be eased in Bangkok within the next two weeks

 

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The restrictions put in place to help limit the spread of COVID-19 could be eased within the next two weeks, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201191-restrictions-could-be-eased-in-bangkok-within-the-next-two-weeks/

 

The other virus that worries Asia

By Harriet Constable

 

REUTERS FILE PHOTO for reference only

 

The death rate for Nipah virus is up to 75% and it has no vaccine. While the world focuses on Covid-19, scientists are working hard to ensure it doesn't cause the next pandemic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201194-the-other-virus-that-worries-asia/

 

Police crackdown on dealer of fatal ‘milkpowder’

By THE NATION

 

 

Police raided a house in Bangkok’s Sai Mai district on Monday night and arrested Sirikarn Chuaketkam, 23, for allegedly selling a new narcotic called “K Nomphong”.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201196-police-crackdown-on-dealer-of-fatal-‘milkpowder’/ 

 

Sony PS5 to be released in Thailand in February

 

 

Sony has announced its new PlayStation 5 will be released in Thailand on February 5, 2021.

 

Video: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201197-sony-ps5-to-be-released-in-thailand-in-february/

 

Thais working in Myawaddy seek to return home

By The Nation

 

Apichet Suesat

 

Some 200 Thais working in casinos across the border in Myanmar, along with some who have crossed over illegally for work or to gamble are now asking to return home, 3rd Army commander Lt-General Apichet Suesat said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201205-thais-working-in-myawaddy-seek-to-return-home/

 

Recycled fibre used for PPE coveralls by the Dental Council of Thailand

By THE NATION

 

 

Indorama Ventures Pcl (IVL), a global chemical producer, together with 101 True Digital Park, Bangkok Hospital, Bitec, Esplanade Cineplex Ngamwongwan-Khae Rai, Major Cineplex, Michelin Thailand, Panyapiwat Institute of Management, Trash Lucky and Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, are supporting the production of PPE coveralls made from recycled PET yarns.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201206-recycled-fibre-used-for-ppe-coveralls-by-the-dental-council-of-thailand/

 

Labour Ministry readies over 58,000 job vacancies for workers hit by new outbreak

By THE NATION

 

Suchat Pornchaiwiseskul

 

The Labour Ministry is gathering a list of more than 58,000 available positions to help workers made jobless by the fresh Covid-19 outbreak.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201208-labour-ministry-readies-over-58000-job-vacancies-for-workers-hit-by-new-outbreak/

 

Mental health team helping children traumatised by Samut Sakhon outbreak

By The Nation

 

 

A mental health team is checking up on children quarantined after the outbreak of Covid-9 at the Central Shrimp Market in Samut Sakhon.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201210-mental-health-team-helping-children-traumatised-by-samut-sakhon-outbreak/

 

Central Pattana pilots takeaway counters at all malls

By The Nation

 

 

Central Pattana Plc is piloting free counter service space for delivery and take-away food in order to help spur sales for 300 of its tenant restaurants at 18 branches of Central Pattana shopping centres nationwide. Central Pattana said the measure would offer extra convenience for customers, under its “Hygiene and Safety” master plan.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201214-central-pattana-pilots-takeaway-counters-at-all-malls/

 

UPDATE:

 

287 new Covid-19 cases, most of them in Samut Sakhon

By The Nation

 

 

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) reported 287 new cases on Tuesday, including nine people testing positive in quarantine facilities.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201189-thailand-reports-287-new-covid-19-cases/?do=findComment&comment=16160258

 

Thammasat University sets up field hospital in Pathum Thani

By THE NATION

 

 

Thammasat University Hospital in Pathum Thani province has set up a field hospital in the province to serve asymptomatic patients or those having mild symptoms.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201217-thammasat-university-sets-up-field-hospital-in-pathum-thani/

 

No extra quarantine in Phuket for foreigners exiting quarantine in Bangkok

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

Dr Thanit Sermkaew, Chief of the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO). Photo: PPHO

 

PHUKET: Foreigners exiting a 14-day quarantine in Bangkok after testing negative for COVID-19 are not required to complete another 14-day quarantine after arriving in Phuket, the Phuket health chief has confirmed.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201218-no-extra-quarantine-in-phuket-for-foreigners-exiting-quarantine-in-bangkok/

 

Thailand approves new measures to mitigate coronavirus impact

 

FILE PHOTO: Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha wipes his face during a family photo session with new cabinet ministers at the Government House in Bangkok, Thailand August 13, 2020./File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand has approved more measures to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic after a recent outbreak in the country, including soft loans and reducing utility bills, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201219-thailand approves-new-measures-to-mitigate-coronavirus-impact/

 

Passenger van operators want PM to help freeze car instalments for 3-6 months

 

 

Operators of passenger vans, offering services between Bangkok and its suburbs, have asked the government to negotiate with financial institutions to grant them a debt moratorium, of three to six months, because they cannot afford their monthly instalments.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201225-passenger-van-operators-want-pm-to-help-freeze-car-instalments-for-3-6-months/

 

More cash handouts in pipeline as new virus wave takes toll  

By The Nation

 

 

A new round of cash handouts to help people burdened by the fresh wave of Covid-19 will be proposed to Cabinet next Tuesday (January 19), said finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith on Tuesday. 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201233-more-cash-handouts-in-pipeline-as-new-virus-wave-takes-toll/

 

Ex-world No.1 Nehwal tests positive for Covid-19 hours before Thailand Open match

By THE NATION

 

Senal Nehwal during a test.

 

India's former world No 1 Saina Nehwal had to withdraw from the US$1-million Thailand Open after she tested positive for Covid-19.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201234-ex-world-no1-nehwal-tests-positive-for-covid-19-hours-before-thailand-open-match/

 

Reduced water, electricity bills among relief measures approved by Cabinet

By THE NATION

 

 

The Cabinet on Tuesday approved measures proposed by the Office of the National Economics and Social Development Council (NESDC) to help alleviate the people’s financial burden during the latest Covid-19 outbreak, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha announced after the meeting.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201235-reduced-water-electricity-bills-among-relief-measures-approved-by-cabinet/

 

BTS runs more trains to help maintain social distancing

By The Nation

 

 

Surapong Laoha-Unya, chairman and chief executive officer of BTS Group, said the company had increased train frequency to 2:25 minutes per arrival from 2.40 minutes to support social distancing despite the drop in the number of passengers recently.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201236-bts-runs-more-trains-to-help-maintain-social-distancing/

 

Sign of hope for flooded Pattani as dam pressure eases

By The Nation

 

 

Flood levels began to drop in Pattani city on Tuesday as water pressure eased on the dam that guards the southern metropolis.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201237-sign-of-hope-for-flooded-pattani-as-dam-pressure-eases/

 

Indonesia retrieves 'black box' from crashed Sriwijaya Air plane - official

By Agustinus Beo Da Costa

 

A member of the Indonesian navy stands on a rubber boat during the search and rescue operation for the Sriwijaya Air flight SJ 182, at the sea off the Jakarta coast, Indonesia, January 12, 2021. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan

 

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesian authorities have retrieved one of the black boxes from a Sriwijaya Air plane that crashed into the Java Sea at the weekend, a navy spokesman said on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201239-indonesia-retrieves-black-box-from-crashed-sriwijaya-air-plane-official/

 

China says WHO team will fly from Singapore to Wuhan on Jan. 14

 

FILE PHOTO: A logo is pictured outside a building of the World Health Organization (WHO) during an executive board meeting on update on the coronavirus outbreak, in Geneva, Switzerland, February 6, 2020. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

 

BEIJING (Reuters) - A World Health Organization (WHO) team of international experts investigating the origin of the novel coronavirus will arrive in the Chinese city of Wuhan from Singapore on Thursday, a Chinese official said.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201240-china-says-who-team-will-fly-from-singapore-to-wuhan-on-jan-14/

 

UK police to get tougher on COVID lockdown rulebreakers

 

People walk at the Victoria tube station amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in London, Britain January 12, 2021. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British police will get tougher on those who flout rules aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19 and stricter measures could be brought in, the country's top officer and the minister responsible for policing said on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201241-uk-police-to-get-tougher-on-covid-lockdown-rulebreakers/

 

England brings in pre-departure testing for travellers from Jan. 15

 

FILE PHOTO: Passengers from international flights arrive at Heathrow Airport, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), London, Britain, July 29, 2020. REUTERS/Toby Melville

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Travellers to England from abroad will from 0400 GMT on Jan. 15 be required to show proof that they have had a negative COVID-19 test up to three days before their departure, the government said in a statement.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201242-england-brings-in-pre-departure-testing-for-travellers-from-jan-15/