THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 20 Jan 2021

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Trump seeks to curb foreign cyber meddling on last day in office

By Alexandra Alper

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at his hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., October 28, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Outgoing President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at thwarting foreign use of cloud computing products for malicious cyber operations against the United States, the White House said on Tuesday, Trump's last full day in office.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202418-trump-seeks-to-curb-foreign-cyber-meddling-on-last-day-in-office/

 

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Siriraj’s dean confirms vaccine safety and efficacy

 

   

The dean of Mahidol University’s Faculty of Medicine at Siriraj Hospital has made an announcement stressing that safety is the key factor in consideration of COVID-19 vaccines, with the need for efficient management to ensure all people have access.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202420-siriraj’s-dean-confirms-covid-19-vaccine-safety-and-efficacy/

 

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5 steps to keep elders safe from Covid-19

By THE NATION

 

 

The Department of Disease Control has advised elderly people to stay safe from the new wave of Covid-19 by following five simple steps.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202422-5-steps-to-keep-elders-safe-from-covid-19/

 

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Chiang Rai: Seven year old boy found dead in banana plantation - father says it's murder

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A seven year old boy has been found apparently murdered in a banana plantation after he went missing on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202423-chiang-rai-seven-year-old-boy-found-dead-in-banana-plantation-father-says-its-murder/

 

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Covid casualties in Pattaya: Major hotels temporarily closed

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

Thai media Manager published pictures of three major hotels in the Pattaya area that are now temporarily shut because of the pandemic. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202424-covid-casualties-in-pattaya-major-hotels-temporarily-closed/

 

 

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All 11 Hmong villages in Tak’s Ruam Thai Pattana sealed after Covid patient sneaks in

By The Nation

 

 

The Hmong hill tribe in Ruam Thai Pattana subdistrict in Tak’s border Phop Phra district has closed all 11 villages, leaving only one guarded entrance after finding an infected person smuggled across from Myanmar.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202427-all-11-hmong-villages-in-tak’s-ruam-thai-pattana-sealed-after-covid-patient-sneaks-in/

 

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Phuket schools may reopen tomorrow, confirms Vice Governor

By The Phuket News

 

Screenshot: Phuket Radio Thailand

 

PHUKET: Schools across Phuket may reopen tomorrow after the provincial order forcing all schools across the island to close expires today, Phuket Vice Governor Piyapong Chuwong has announced.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202431-phuket-schools-may-reopen-tomorrow-confirms-vice-governor/

 

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Air pollution unsafe in 52 districts around Bangkok, vicinity

By The Nation

 

 

Air pollution in 52 districts around Bangkok and its vicinity hit unsafe levels on Wednesday morning, with PM2.5 readings coming in at 52 to 83 micrograms per cubic metre (μg/m3), the Pollution Control Department reported.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202439-air-pollution-unsafe-in-52-districts-around-bangkok-vicinity/

 

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Koh Larn: Some restrictions eased to enable residents to get back to normal

 

Picture: Sophon Cable TV

 

Sophon Cable TV on Facebook reported that the authorities on Koh Larn were easing some of the restrictions placed on the island from 5th January until today. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202443-koh-larn-some-restrictions-eased-to-enable-residents-to-get-back to-normal/

 

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Thai economy to see 4% growth this year, says World Bank, but warns of downside risks

By The Nation

 

 

Thailand’s economy has been severely impacted by Covid-19 and is estimated to have shrunk by 6.5 per cent in 2020, with growth projected to expand by 4.0 per cent in 2021, according to the latest World Bank Thailand Economic Monitor report “Restoring Incomes, Recovering Jobs” released on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202445-thai-economy-to-see-4-growth-this-year-says-world-bank-but-warns-of-downside-risks/

 

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As he leaves office, Trump pardons former top strategist Bannon

By Steve Holland

 

FILE PHOTO: Former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon exits the Manhattan Federal Court, following his arraignment hearing for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering, in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S. August 20, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has granted clemency to former White House aide Steve Bannon as part of a wave of pardons and commutations he will issue during his final hours in office, a senior administration official said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202448-as-he-leaves-office-trump-pardons-former-top-strategist-bannon/

 

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Thailand reports huge drop in new COVID-19 infections

 

REUTERS FILE PHOTO for reference only

 

BANGKOK, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Thailand confirmed 59 new coronavirus cases and one additional death on Wednesday, taking its total infections to 12,653 and fatalities to 71.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202449-thailand-reports-huge-drop-in-new-covid-19-infections/

 

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Thanathorn in trouble for speaking up about royal link with Covid-19 vaccine plan

By THE NATION

 

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit

 

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has filed lese majeste charges against Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit for his statement on Thailand’s Covid-19 vaccination plans and linking it to a royally owned pharmaceutical company.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202462-thanathorn-in-trouble-for-speaking-up-about-royal-link-with-covid-19-vaccine-plan/

 

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EU chooses Chiang Mai project to showcase hydrogen clean energy

By The Nation

 

 

The European Commission has chosen Phi Suea House in Chiang Mai for its Hydrogen Valley Mission Innovation platform, which highlights 32 large-scale hydrogen flagship projects around the world. The platform will promote these advanced projects as “Hydrogen Valleys”, spurring collaboration between hydrogen project developers and awareness for policymakers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202464-eu-chooses-chiang-mai-project-to-showcase-hydrogen-clean-energy/

 

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One death, 59 new cases – the first day Covid infections are down to two digits since outbreak in Dec

By The Nation

 

 

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Wednesday reported 59 new cases and one death in the past 24 hours, including eight asymptomatic people who flew in from abroad.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202449-thailand-reports-huge-drop-in-new-covid-19-infections/?do=findComment&comment=16183208

 

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Ex-minister Banyin gets death for premeditated murder of property tycoon

By THE NATION

 

Banyin Tangpakorn

 

Phra Khanong Criminal Court on Wednesday sentenced deputy commerce minister Banyin Tangpakorn to death for the premeditated murder of building contractor Chuwong Sae Tang.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202466-ex-minister-banyin-gets-death-for-premeditated-murder-of-property-tycoon/

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CAAT chooses top man from Aerothai as its new chief

By THE NATION

 

 

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has elected executive vice president of safety and standards at Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) Suttipong Kongpool as its new chairman, Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob said on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202468-caat-chooses-top-man-from-aerothai-as-its-new-chief/

 

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Thailand’s home internet fastest in the world

By THE NATION

 

 

Broadband connections in Thailand are the fastest in the world, the latest Speedtest Global Index shows.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202470-thailand’s-home-internet-fastest-in-the-world/

 

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3rd phase of Let’s Go Halves scheme eyed

By The Nation

 

Arkom Termpittayapaisith

 

The government will launch a third phase of “Khon La Khrueng” (Let's Go Halves) co-payment scheme if the first two phases show good results, Finance Minister Arkom Termpittayapaisith said on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202475-3rd-phase-of-let’s-go-halves-scheme-eyed/

 

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Koh Si Chang in Chonburi locked down as coastal outbreak worsens

By The Nation

 

 

Chonburi authorities have banned travel to or from Koh Si Chang after a Covid-19 outbreak in adjoining coastal districts.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202477-koh-si-chang-in-chonburi-locked-down-as-coastal-outbreak-worsens/

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Covid-stricken Samut Sakhon governor monitored hourly after condition worsens

By The Nation

 

 

Samut Sakhon governor Verasak Vichitsangsri is being monitored hourly after being hit by a secondary infection during his recovery from Covid-19, said Dr Prasit Watanapa, dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Siriraj Hospital.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202479-covid-stricken-samut-sakhon-governor-monitored-hourly-after-condition-worsens/

 

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From beauty queen to TV anchor to psychiatrist – meet the latest ‘face’ of Thailand’s virus battle

 

Image Credit: Manager Online

 

Dr. Apisamai Srirangsan has become the second former beauty queen to join the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA)’s spokesperson team, tasked with updating the public on the mission to ride out the pandemic.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202489-from-beauty-queen-to-tv-anchor-to-psychiatrist-–-meet-the-latest-‘face’-of-thailand’s-virus-battle/

 

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