THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 15 Jan 2021

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Thailand urges talks on Dawei SEZ after construction setback

By The Nation

 

Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow

 

Thailand is keen to push forward development of Myanmar’s Dawei special economic zone (SEZ) and deep sea port, said deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201670-thailand-urges-talks-on-dawei-sez-after-construction-setback/

 

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Thailand reports 188 new COVID-19 cases, 600+ discharged from hospital

 

REUTERS FILE PHOTO for reference only

 

Thailand reported 188 new coronavirus cases on Friday, while hundreds more have been discharged from hospital.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201672-thailand-reports-188-new-covid-19-cases-600-discharged-from-hospital/

 

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Thailand launches anti-suicide team to help people in despair

By THE NATION

 

 

The national public health committee has appointed a team to halt the rising suicide trend in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201674-thailand-launches-anti-suicide-team-to-help-people-in-despair/

 

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Phuket international school dodges charges for illegally hiring British teachers

By The Phuket News

 

Chalong Police Station. Photo: The Phuket News / file

 

PHUKET: An international school in Rawai will not face any charges for illegally hiring two British teachers arrested at the school for working without a work permit, Chalong Police have confirmed.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201677-phuket-international-school-dodges-charges-for-illegally-hiring-british-teachers/

 

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Rice to be distributed to 4,034 hard-hit families in Phuket

By The Phuket News

 

The news was announced at a meeting at Thalang District Office yesterday (Jan 14). Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Government and the Phuket Red Cross have launched an initiative to distribute free rice to more than 4,000 households across the island that are home to families hard-hit by the ongoing economic crisis.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201678-rice-to-be-distributed-to-4034-hard-hit-families-in-phuket/

 

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Pollution hits unhealthy levels in 11 areas of Bangkok, its vicinity

By The Nation

 

Photos by Korbphuk Phromrekha

 

Air pollution in 11 areas in Bangkok and its vicinity hit unsafe levels on Friday morning with PM2.5 readings coming in at 44 to 111 micrograms per cubic metre (μg/m3), the Pollution Control Department reported.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201681-pollution-hits-unhealthy-levels-in-11-areas-of-bangkok-its-vicinity/

 

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Elephant raids Khao Yai camping ground, flings man to his death

By THE NATION

 

 

Campers in Khao Yai were shocked out of their sleep on Friday morning when a wild elephant invaded the camping ground and killed an old man sleeping in his tent.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201702-elephant-raids-khao-yai-camping-ground-flings-man-to-his-death/

 

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BMA vows on-hand approach to PM2.5 pollution

By The Nation

 

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has said it will put in place strict measures to deal with air pollution, which hit dangerous levels in several parts of the capital and its vicinity on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201704-bma-vows-on-hand-approach-to-pm25-pollution/

 

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Marine Dept to seek over Bt18 billion in funds for fiscal 2022

By THE NATION

 

 

The Marine Department is planning to seek Bt18.7 billion in funding for fiscal 2022, of which Bt1.25 billion will be earmarked for operations and Bt17.45 billion as capital budget, a source said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201705-marine-dept-to-seek-over-bt18-billion-in-funds-for-fiscal-2022/

 

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In honour of Teacher’s Day, here are 70 photos of cute Thai teachers

 

Thailand honours its teachers on 16th January every year by giving them a day off in recognition of  their hard work throughout the year.

 

While this year falls on a Saturday and what with COVID-19 and online learning perhaps meaning that teachers miss out on their day’s holiday, Thaivisa would like to honour all the teachers in Thailand, who for the most part work long hours for little pay.

 

In celebration of Teacher’s Day, here are 70 of Thailand’s cutest teachers.

 

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More pictures: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201692-in-honour-of-teacher’s-day-here-are-70-photos-of-cute-thai-teachers/ 

 

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Entertainment venues spawn 123 cases in 5 areas of Bangkok

By The Nation

 

 

A total of 123 Covid-19 cases have been detected from clusters at Bangkok entertainment venues, City Hall reported on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201709-entertainment-venues-spawn-123-cases-in-5-areas-of-bangkok/

 

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188 new Covid-19 cases reported, including 13 caught sneaking across border

By The Nation

 

 

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) reported 188 new cases on Friday, including 34 people who returned from overseas or sneaked across the border.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201672-thailand-reports-188-new-covid-19-cases-600-discharged-from-hospital/?do=findComment&comment=16169341

 

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Hospital Serves Marijuana Dishes, Drink

 

 

PRACHINBURI, Jan 15 (TNA) – Chaophraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital in Prachin Buri province is serving dishes and drinks prepared with marijuana leaves at its Abhaibhubejhr Day Spa. 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201725-hospital-serves-marijuana-dishes-drink/

 

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COVID Patient Prosecuted for Dodging Quarantine

 

 

BURI RAM, Jan 15 (TNA) – A man, 33, who contracted COVID-19 faced criminal action for failing to conduct quarantine and concealing information about his visit to a disease-hit zone. 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201726-covid-patient-prosecuted-for-dodging-quarantine/

 

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Social Security joins forces tackling COVID-19 crisis

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Social Security Office is now proactively addressing issues associated with the new COVID-19 outbreak and containment measures, especially at Samut Sakhon where the seafood industry has been impacted.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201730-social-security-joins-forces-tackling-covid-19-crisis/

 

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Indonesia quake kills at least 35, injures hundreds

By Agustinus Beo Da Costa and Stanley Widianto

 

Members of a search and rescue agency team dig through rubble after an earthquake, in Mamuju, West Sulawesi Province, Indonesia January 15, 2021. Basarnas Sulbar/via REUTERS

 

JAKARTA (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake killed at least 35 people and injured hundreds on Indonesia's island of Sulawesi on Friday, trapping several under rubble and unleashing dozens of aftershocks as authorities warned of more quakes that could trigger a tsunami.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201732-indonesia-quake-kills-at-least-35-injures-hundreds/

 

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Thai central bank to cut growth forecast after second coronavirus wave

By Orathai Sriring and Satawasin Staporncharnchai

 

FILE PHOTO: The Bank of Thailand logo is seen in Bangkok, Thailand April 26, 2016. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's central bank said on Friday it might cut its growth forecast for this year in response to a recent coronavirus outbreak, although the impact on economic activity has been less than the first wave of infections.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201733-thai-central-bank-to-cut-growth-forecast-after-second-coronavirus-wave/

 

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Britain denies wanting to reduce workers' rights post-Brexit

 

FILE PHOTO: A person looks at the adverts in the window of a job agency in London, Britain October 13, 2020. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - The British government said on Friday it had no plans to lower standards on workers’ rights, rejecting a Financial Times report that a shake-up of EU labour regulations as part of a post-Brexit overhaul was in the works.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201734-britain-denies-wanting-to-reduce-workers-rights-post-brexit/

 

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Patong drug raid leads to four arrests

By The Phuket News

 

The first raid in Patong led to the arrest of four suspects, with police now investigating a hotel in Phuket Town and searching for a suspect who fled a raid in Rassada. Photo: Patong Police

 

PHUKET:-- Police have announced the arrests of four suspects in drug raids that together netted 168.5 grams of crystal methamphetamine (ya ice) and 1,041 pills of methamphetamine (ya bah).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201735-patong-drug-raid-leads-to-four-arrests/

 

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Phuket officials put illegal dumping on the agenda

By The Phuket News

 

The illegal dumping along Soi Layan 1 in Cherng Talay was singled out as in need of immediate attention. Photo: via PR Phuket

 

PHUKET:-- Phuket provincial officials have put illegal dumping of trash as an eyesore and health concern back on the agenda by highlighting a dumpsite in Cherng Talay.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201738-phuket-officials-put-illegal-dumping-on-the-agenda/

 

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Friends star Lisa Kudrow shares exciting update on reunion special

BY RIANNE HOUGHTON

 

NBC / GETTY IMAGES

 

It might not feel like it, what with the delay, but the Friends reunion is still going ahead and is expected to arrive some time this spring.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201740-friends-star-lisa-kudrow-shares-exciting-update-on-reunion-special/

 

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Kate Winslet hated 'curvy' label and feared bum looked big in Contagion body bag

By Ashleigh Rainbird

 

 

Kate Winslet is proud of her “wrinkles and crunkles”, declaring: “When you’re a woman, at a certain point you have to choose between your arse and your face.”

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201742-kate-winslet-hated-curvy-label-and-feared-bum-looked-big-in-contagion-body-bag/

 

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Netflix's Matilda movie finds its leading star and casts Miss Trunchbull

BY AMY WEST

 

 

Emma Thompson has been cast in Netflix's upcoming adaptation of Tim Minchin's award-winning musical Matilda, as the movie also lines up its lead.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1201743-netflixs-matilda-movie-finds-its-leading-star-and-casts-miss-trunchbull/

 

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Thailand Live Saturday 16 Jan 2021

 

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