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Hotels call on CCSA to scrap booze ban after long weekend failed to boost revenue

 

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Thailand’s Hotels Association (THA) has called on the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to lift the ban on being able to serve alcohol.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206139-hotels-call-on-ccsa-to-scrap-booze-ban-after-long-weekend-failed-to-boost-revenue/

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EXCLUSIVE: Pattaya-Hua Hin ferry service scrapped indefinitely, uncertainty over future of Hua Hin flights

 

 

The ferry service which had been operating between Pattaya and Hua Hin will not return in its current format, Thaivisa understands.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206141-exclusive-pattaya-hua-hin-ferry-service-scrapped-indefinitely-uncertainty-over-future-of-hua-hin-flights/

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Dutchman from Phuket arrested for ‘Shopping Mall’ app scam 

By The Phuket News

 

The arrest of the Dutchman, who had been staying in Kathu, was announced in Bangkok today (Feb 15). Photo:CCBI

 

PHUKET:-- Police are calling for all people who fell prey to the scam rolled out through the ‘Shopping Mall’ app to file reports of how much money they lost to the scheme. Police believe that more than 1,000 people in Phuket and on Koh Samui were duped out of money through the scam.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206195-dutchman-from-phuket-arrested-for-‘shopping-mall’-app-scam/

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Two wet markets and nine buildings in Pathum Thani locked down until Feb 25th

 

 

Pathum Thani Provincial Governor Chaiwat Chuenkosum issued an order on Monday locking down two markets and nine commercial buildings for nine days, from on Wednesday until February 25th, after 221 people have been found to be infected with COVID-19 since February 9th.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206206-two-wet-markets-and-nine-buildings-in-pathum-thani-locked-down-until-feb-25th/

 

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TAT promotes Phatthalung province with ‘Spin on Love’ – ‘Love Thale Noi Day’ activities

TAT Newsroom

 

 

Bangkok, 15 February, 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently joined ‘Spin on Love’ – ‘Love Thale Noi Day’ on 13-14 February, 2021, in Phatthalung province, to help raise tourism awareness and promote the benefits of the Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration (SHA) certification to potential businesses.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206207-tat-promotes-phatthalung-province-with-‘spin-on-love’-–-‘love-thale-noi-day’-activities/

 

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Chinese Automaker Sees Thailand as Its ASEAN Base

 

 

BANGKOK, Feb 15 (TNA) - The prime minister welcomed executives of a Chinese automaker and encouraged it to use Thailand as its base for electric vehicle production where Thai workers will have jobs and improve their skills.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206208-chinese-automaker-sees-thailand-as-its-asean-base/

 

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Smaller protests in Myanmar as junta deploys more troops, armoured vehicles

 

Demonstrators hold placards with the image of Aung San Suu Kyi during a protest against the military coup, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, February 15, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer

 

(Reuters) - Protesters in Myanmar kept up demands on Monday for the release of ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and an end to military rule despite the deployment of armoured vehicles and more soldiers on the streets.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206210-smaller-protests-in myanmar as-junta-deploys-more-troops-armoured-vehicles/

 

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Vietnamese province reimposes stay at home order in coronavirus battle

 

A health worker takes a swab sample from a resident, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Hai Duong province, Vietnam January 28, 2021. Manh Minh/VNA/Handout via REUTERS/Files

 

HANOI (Reuters) - Vietnam on Monday reintroduced stay at home measures in the northern province of Hai Duong after it reported dozens of COVID-19 cases there every day since a new outbreak last month.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206211-vietnamese-province-reimposes-stay-at-home-order-in-coronavirus-battle/

 

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Explainer: Bitcoin's mainstream charge raises stakes for central bank digital cash

By Tom Wilson

 

FILE PHOTO: A representation of virtual currency Bitcoin is seen in front of a stock graph in this illustration taken January 8, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - As cryptocurrencies increasingly go mainstream, pressure is growing on the world's biggest central banks to move forward with their plans to issue digital cash and fend off private sector threats to traditional money.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206212-explainer-bitcoins-mainstream-charge-raises-stakes-for-central-bank-digital-cash/

 

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Israeli study finds 94% drop in symptomatic COVID-19 cases with Pfizer vaccine

 

FILE PHOTO: Vials labelled "COVID-19 Coronavirus Vaccine" and a syringe are seen in front of the Pfizer logo in this illustration taken February 9, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

 

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's largest healthcare provider on Sunday reported a 94% drop in symptomatic COVID-19 infections among 600,000 people who received two doses of the Pfizer's vaccine in the country's biggest study to date.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206213-israeli-study-finds-94-drop-in-symptomatic-covid-19-cases-with-pfizer-vaccine/

 

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Johnson says: world needs pandemic treaty to ensure transparency

By Alistair Smout

 

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chief Medical Officer for England Chris Whitty arrive for a coronavirus pandemic media briefing at Downing Street, London, Britain February 15, 2021. Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire/Pool via REUTERS

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday that world powers should clinch a global treaty on pandemics to ensure proper transparency after the novel coronavirus outbreak which originated in China.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206218-johnson-says-world-needs-pandemic-treaty-to-ensure-transparency/

 

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In NATO debut, Biden's Pentagon aims to rebuild trust damaged by Trump

By Phil Stewart, Idrees Ali and Robin Emmott

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks to Defense Department personnel during a visit to the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., February 10, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - President Joe Biden's administration will use a NATO defense gathering this week to begin what is expected to be a years-long effort to rebuild trust with European allies shaken by Donald Trump's "America First" foreign policy.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206217-in-nato-debut-bidens-pentagon-aims-to-rebuild-trust-damaged-by-trump/

 

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Netanyahu acknowledges differences with Biden, but confident he'll call

 

FILE PHOTO: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a statement at the Knesset (Israel's parliament) in Jerusalem, December 22, 2020. Yonatan Sindel/Pool via REUTERS

 

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday acknowledged differences with U.S. President Joe Biden over Iranian and Palestinian issues, but said they enjoy a "very strong" working relationship.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206214-netanyahu-acknowledges-differences-with-biden-but-confident-hell-call/

 

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Thailand may INCREASE  quarantine for some travellers

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Thailand is considering increasing the length of time some travellers will be required to spend  in quarantine, the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206221-thailand-may-increase -quarantine-for-some-travellers/

 

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Australian and Chinese expats in Chonburi test positive for COVID-19

 

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Chonburi Public Health Office on Monday confirmed an Australian and a Chinese national tested positive for COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206222-australian-and-chinese-expats-in-chonburi-test-positive-for-covid-19/

 

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Opposition to censure Thai govt for ‘botched recovery’, ‘vaccine disaster’     

By Thai PBS World’s Business Desk

 

 

The government’s handling of economic problems worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to be the core of the no-confidence debate starting on Tuesday (Feb 16).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206225-opposition-to-censure-thai-govt-for-‘botched-recovery’-‘vaccine-disaster’/

 

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Thai man's Valentine's Day "sex toy" fun ends in agony in ER - be warned!

 

Picture: Komchadluek

 

A twenty something Thai man will never forget Valentine's Day 2021. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206227-thai-mans-valentines-day-sex-toy-fun-ends-in-agony-in-er-be-warned/

 

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Pattaya: All change! High Speed Train station likely to move OUT OF PATTAYA!

 

Picture: Manager

 

The much vaunted high speed train from Bangkok to U-Tapao via Pattaya is set for major changes. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206233-pattaya-all-change-high-speed-train-station-likely-to-move-out-of-pattaya/

 

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Social distancing? After party criticism, huge crowds of ELDERLY and VULNERABLE gather to claim govt handouts

 

PIcture: Sanook

 

Thailand was thrown into utter chaos yesterday as the elderly without smart phones swamped banks to get their hands on much needed government benefits.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206239-social-distancing-after-party-criticism-huge-crowds-of-elderly-and-vulnerable-gather-to-claim-govt-handouts/

 

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U.N. warns Myanmar against harsh response to protesters

 

Demonstrators hold placards with the image of Aung San Suu Kyi during a protest against the military coup, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, February 15, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer

 

(Reuters) - The United Nations special envoy has warned Myanmar's army of "severe consequences" for any harsh response to protesters demonstrating against this month's coup in a call with the military leadership, a U.N. spokesman said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206241-un-warns-myanmar-against-harsh-response-to-protesters/

 

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Over 650,000 Migrant Workers Register in Amnesty Program

Paphamon Arayasukawat

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - More than 650,000 migrant workers from Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar have applied to stay in the kingdom legally for 2 more years under the government’s labor amnesty program.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206244-over-650000-migrant-workers-register-in-amnesty-program/

 

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Thailand-China sign deal promoting Thai fruit export

Paphamon Arayasukawat

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - With seasonal fruit about to hit the market, including durian, rambutan, and mangosteen, the Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce has singed an agreement with CCIC Thailand to provide better traceability service for Thai fruit exported to China, following a new traceability requirement for all imported farm products into China.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206250-thailand-china-sign-deal-promoting-thai-fruit-export/

 

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What’s in a name? Tesco Lotus in Thailand rebrands to “Lotus’s” (no, really)

 

Image: Sermwit Petchmanee

 

Your local branch of Tesco Lotus will soon look a little different.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206252-what’s-in-a-name-tesco-lotus-in-thailand-rebrands-to-“lotus’s”-no-really/

 

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Owner of controversial Bangkok zoo says animals are cared for, hits out at online criticism

 

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The boss of The Crocodile Farm and Zoo in Samut Prakan near Bangkok has hit back at online critics. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206256-owner-of-controversial-bangkok-zoo-says-animals-are-cared-for-hits-out-at-online-criticism/

 

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COVID-19: Ensuring people are vaccinated is the answer to Thailand’s economic woes, says leading Dr

 

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A leading Thai voice in the fight against Covid-19 has put his full weight behind vaccination as a means of solving Thailand's economic woes. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206257-covid-19-ensuring-people-are-vaccinated-is-the-answer-to-thailand’s-economic-woes-says-leading-dr/

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Pattaya: Chinese to the rescue - pumping billions of baht into Jomtien

 

Picture: Komchadluek

 

The Chinese are coming to the aid of Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206258-pattaya-chinese-to-the-rescue-pumping-billions-of-baht-into-jomtien/

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U.S. lawmakers will set up commission to probe Jan. 6 attack on Capitol: Pelosi

By David Shepardson

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks during a news conference with House impeachment managers on the fifth day of the impeachment trial of former U.S. President Donald Trump, on charges of inciting the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, U.S., February 13, 2021. REUTERS/Al Drago/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Monday lawmakers will establish an outside, independent commission to review the “facts and causes” related to the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of then-President Donald Trump.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206260-us-lawmakers-will-set-up-commission-to-probe-jan-6-attack-on-capitol-pelosi/

 

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22 COVID-19 infections found in Chulalongkorn university campus

 

 

22 COVID-19 infections have been found in Chulalongkorn University’s (CU) Bangkok campus, most among university staff, while the virus was found on the surfaces of finger and facial scanners, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206261-22-covid-19-infections-found-in-chulalongkorn-university-campus/

 

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New COVID-19 infections in Thailand down to double digits

 

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Thailand has reported another significant fall in the number of new COVID-19 infections.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206262-new-covid-19-infections-in-thailand-down-to-double-digits/

 

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Bangkok bus driver tests positive for Covid - was feverish after driving his bus downtown 

 

Picture: Sanook

 

The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority has admitted that one of their drivers is suffering from Covid and is in hospital.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206264-bangkok-bus-driver-tests-positive-for-covid-was-feverish-after-driving-his-bus-downtown/