webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Thai military monitoring border as Malaysian outbreak rages By The Nation Photos by Charoon Thongnual Soldiers from the Fifth Infantry Regiment under the Fourth Army Area were monitoring the border in Songkhla's Sadao district to prevent smuggling of migrant workers from Malaysia on Wednesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202500-thai-military-monitoring-border-as-malaysian-outbreak-rages/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Prayut’s moment of truth arrives The prime minister can be forgiven if he assumes that his previous problems were “political”, albeit ones that had more to do with ideology and power play than genuine well-being of the people. He will be disastrously wrong, however, if he makes the same assumption about the current trouble. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202490-prayut’s-moment-of-truth-arrives/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Virus expert reveals why Thailand chose AstraZeneca’s viral vector vaccine By The Nation Photo Credit: Bureau of Information office of Public Health ministry's Permanent Secretary Dr Yong Poovorawan, chief of the Centre of Excellence in Clinical Virology at Chulalongkorn University, appeared at a Public Health Ministry briefing on Wednesday in a bid to reassure the public after widespread concern over Thailand’s Covid-19 vaccine procurement. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202505-virus-expert-reveals-why-thailand-chose-astrazeneca’s-viral-vector-vaccine/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Local teen stars streak into second round at Thailand Open II By THE NATION Kunlavut Vitidsarn Three-time world junior champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn rebounded from a disastrous first game to beat former Thailand Masters champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in the first round of the $1-million Toyota Thailand Open at Impact Arena Muang Thong Thani on Wednesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202506-local-teen-stars-streak-into-second-round-at-thailand-open-ii/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Thailand’s Chai Nat province now free of COVID-19 as last eight patients recover Thailand’s central province of Chai Nat has been cleared of COVID-19 infections after the last eight patients tested negative for the virus, with five of them being discharged from their quarantine facility and the other three completing the 14-days of mandatory isolation, according to the Chai Nat provincial public relations office. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202507-thailand’s-chai-nat-province-now-free-of-covid-19-as-last-eight-patients-recover/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Thailand may loosen some curbs as Covid-19 outbreak eases The easing of the curbs may help the Thai economy, which is already devastated by the slump in tourism and exports.PHOTO: REUTERS BANGKOK (BLOOMBERG) - Thailand's capital and some other provinces are considering relaxing restrictions on businesses and travels in the coming weeks amid a decline in new coronavirus cases in certain regions. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202511-thailand-may-loosen-some-curbs-as-covid-19-outbreak-eases/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Police investigate scamsters for taking vehicles on promise of making car payments By Eakkapop Thongtub In total, the victims had handed over eight vehicles, altogether valued at about B4 million. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: Region 8 Police are warning people unable to make their car payments to not fall prey to scam artists who convince people to hand over their cars on the promise that the buyer will take over the outstanding payments to the credit company. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202512-police-investigate-scamsters-for-taking-vehicles-on-promise-of-making-car-payments/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Phuket officials confirmed involved in protected forest encroachment By The Phuket News The Royal Forest Department officers are continuing their investigation into the clearing of protected forest in the hills above Kathu. Photo: PR Phuket PHUKET: Officers from the Royal Forest Department have confirmed that local Phuket officials were involved in allowing a private individual to encroach on protected forest land near Bang Wad reservoir to make way for a road over the hills in Kathu and to clear areas of the protected forest to create plantations. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202513-phuket-officials-confirmed-involved-in-protected-forest-encroachment/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Phuket Smart Bus grinds to a halt – again By The Phuket News Phuket Smart Bus is out of action again due to lack of tourists. Photo: Shela Riva / file PHUKET: The Phuket Smart Bus has stopped running, again, due to the lack of people on the island using the service Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202515-phuket-smart-bus-grinds-to-a-halt-–-again/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 ‘Peeping’ park officer will be charged, confirm police By Eakkapop Thongtub Ms Sopita and her boyfrined Mr Panupong returned to follow up on the complaint yesterday (Jan 19). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: Sakhu Police have confirmed they will charge the national park officer accused of spying on a woman in the toilet at Phuket’s Sirinath National Park last Sunday (Jan 17). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202516-‘peeping’-park-officer-will-be-charged-confirm-police/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2021 'We must end this uncivil war,' Biden says, taking over a U.S. in crisis By Trevor Hunnicutt, Patricia Zengerle and Jarrett Renshaw Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th President of the United States on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2021. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Joe Biden was sworn in as president of the United States on Wednesday, offering a message of unity and restoration to a deeply divided country reeling from a battered economy and a raging coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 400,000 Americans. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202519-we-must-end-this-uncivil-war biden says-taking-over-a-us-in-crisis/ 4 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2021 How world leaders are reacting to Joe Biden's inauguration U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during the 59th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2021. Patrick Semansky/Pool via REUTERS (Reuters) - Here's how world leaders are reacting to U.S. President Joe Biden's inauguration on Wednesday, replacing Donald Trump. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202520-how-world-leaders-are-reacting-to-joe-bidens-inauguration/ 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2021 Police discover first cannabis farm in London financial district FILE PHOTO: A bus drives on an almost empty street, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in the financial district of London, Britain July 17, 2020. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) - The first cannabis farm has been found in London's historic financial district, where office buildings have been emptied because of lockdowns to contain the spread of COVID-19, British police said on Wednesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202521-police-discover-first-cannabis-farm-in london financial-district/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2021 'We will be back in some form,' Trump vows at end of tumultuous presidency By Steve Holland and Jeff Mason FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump salutes as he boards Air Force One at after visiting the U.S.-Mexico border wall, in Harlingen, Texas, U.S., January 12, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Barria PALM BEACH, Fla./WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump disappeared on Wednesday behind the walls of his club in Palm Beach, Florida, ending a tumultuous presidency stained by two impeachments, deep political divisions, and a pandemic that has caused 400,000 U.S. deaths. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202522-we-will-be-back-in-some-form-trump-vows-at-end-of-tumultuous-presidency/ 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Golf: Thomas to undergo 'training program' after making homophobic slur FILE PHOTO: Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club - Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - November 15, 2020 Justin Thomas of the U.S. reacts on the 2nd hole during the final round REUTERS/Brian Snyder (Reuters) - Justin Thomas has said he will undertake a training program to improve as a person and understands why Ralph Lauren discontinued their sponsorship of him after he used a homophobic slur during the Sentry Tournament of Champions. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202523-golf-thomas-to-undergo-training-program-after-making-homophobic-slur/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2021 Biden revokes KXL permit in blow to Canada's oil sector, Ottawa disappointed By Rod Nickel and Nia Williams FILE PHOTO: A depot used to store pipes for the planned Keystone XL oil pipeline is seen in Gascoyne, North Dakota, January 25, 2017. REUTERS/Terray Sylvester/File Photo CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday formally revoked the permit needed to build the Keystone XL oil pipeline (KXL), dashing Ottawa's hopes of salvaging the $8 billion project that the struggling Canadian crude sector has long supported. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202526-biden-revokes-kxl-permit-in-blow-to-canadas-oil-sector-ottawa-disappointed/ 3 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2021 'No plan, no Q, nothing': QAnon followers reel as Biden inaugurated By Joseph Menn, Elizabeth Culliford, Katie Paul and Carrie Monahan FILE PHOTO: Supporters wearing shirts with the QAnon logo, chat before U.S. President Donald Trump takes the stage during his Make America Great Again rally in Wilkes-Barre, PA, U.S., August 2, 2018. REUTERS/Leah Millis SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - For three years, adherents of the sprawling QAnon conspiracy theory awaited a so-called Great Awakening, scouring anonymous web postings from a shadowy "Q" figure and parsing statements by former U.S. President Donald Trump, whom they believed to be their champion. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202527-no-plan-no-q-nothing-qanon-followers-reel-as-biden-inaugurated/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2021 Biden swiftly begins sweeping away Trump's immigration barriers By Ted Hesson, Mica Rosenberg, Mimi Dwyer and Kristina Cooke FILE PHOTO: U.S. President-elect Joe Biden introduces key members of his White House science team at his transition headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., January 16, 2021 REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden signed half a dozen executive orders on Wednesday to reverse several hardline immigration policies put in place by former President Donald Trump, although migration experts warn that it will take months or longer to unravel many of the restrictions imposed in the past four years. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202528-biden-swiftly-begins-sweeping-away-trumps-immigration-barriers/ 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Thai immigration relaxes re-entry rules for foreigners with permanent residency REUTERS FILE PHOTO for reference only Thai immigration has relaxed its rules on foreigners with permanent residency (PR) being required to enter Thailand in order to maintain their PR status. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202530-thai-immigration-relaxes-re-entry-rules-for-foreigners-with-permanent-residency/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 UK's Johnson says record COVID-19 death figures are appalling FILE PHOTO: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gestures at a media briefing on the coronavirus pandemic in Downing Street, London, Britain January 15, 2021. Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire/Pool via REUTERS LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Wednesday's record deaths from COVID-19 are "appalling" and the death toll is likely to keep rising in the next few weeks because of the spread of a new, more infectious variant of the virus. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202531-uks-johnson-says-record-covid-19-death-figures-are-appalling/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 Thai govt keen to push Dawei SEZ development despite Italian-Thai setback By The Nation NESDC secretary general Danucha Pichayanan Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has been handed a detailed summary of Myanmar's cancellation of contracts with the Italian-Thai Development Company and partners to develop the first phase of the country’s Dawei special economic zone (SEZ) and deep-sea port. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202539-thai-govt-keen-to-push-dawei-sez-development-despite-italian-thai-setback/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 21, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 21, 2021 Thanathorn demands govt unveil vaccine manufacturing contract By THE NATION (File Photo) Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit posted on his Facebook page on Wednesday that the government’s reaction to his statement on Monday on Covid-19 vaccine transparency only increased his doubt that a royally owned pharmaceutical company had received special treatment in the country’s vaccination plans. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202542-thanathorn-demands-govt-unveil-vaccine-manufacturing-contract/ 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 VIDEO: Biker fined 1,000 baht after crashing in to tollway barrier Two videos that appeared on the popular "Hear Khap Rot" site caused a great deal of shares and comments. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202543-video-biker-fined-1000-baht-after-crashing-in-to-tollway-barrier/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 'Stranded' American man found dead in downtown Krabi hotel Picture: Daily News Muang Krabi police and forensic teams went to the first floor of a hotel on Chao Fa road in Pak Nam sub-district of Muang Krabi yesterday after staff found a long term guest dead in his room. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202544-stranded-american-man-found-dead-in-downtown-krabi-hotel/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 Samut Sakhon readies to reopen popular Central Prawn Market by Jan-end By THE NATION Samut Sakhon’s Central Prawn Market in Muang district is ready to reopen on either January 26 or 27 after a major clean-up scheduled on January 25, the province’s deputy governor Theerapat Katchamat announced. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202550-samut-sakhon-readies-to-reopen-popular-central-prawn-market-by-jan-end/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 16 Cambodians arrested for illegal entry By THE NATION Sixteen Cambodian nationals were arrested by two teams of patrolling police officers after entering the country via Sa Kaeo province without any documentation, Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Division police announced on Wednesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202553-16-cambodians-arrested-for-illegal-entry/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 Pattaya taxi driver forced to sell melons as COVID-19 destroy his livelihood Picture: Thai Rath A man who ran a taxi rental business and drove a car himself has turned to selling melons now that Covid-19 has dealt a hammer blow to his livelihood. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202557-pattaya-taxi-driver-forced-to-sell-melons-as-covid-19-destroy-his-livelihood/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 21, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 21, 2021 Korat villagers convinced that Ganesha pig will bring lottery riches! Picture: Daily News Villagers in Nakhon Ratchasima in Thailand's north east are convinced that lottery riches are just around the corner after a pig was born that resembled the deity Ganesha. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202558-korat-villagers-convinced-that-ganesha-pig-will-bring-lottery-riches/ 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 21, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 21, 2021 Hua Hin: Cock fighting gamblers ordered jailed Picture: Naew Na Twenty two gamblers caught in a cock fighting raid in Hua Hin appeared in court yesterday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1202560-hua-hin-cock-fighting-gamblers-ordered-jailed/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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