THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 18 Feb 2021

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Russian man narrowly misses Heroines Monument in early morning accident

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

IMAGE: Srisoonthorn Municipality / CCTV

 

PHUKET: A Russian man escaped with no injuries early this morning (Feb 18) at all after his car ploughed through the barrier surrounding the Heroines Monument, narrowly missing the monument itself.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206601-russian-man-narrowly-misses-heroines-monument-in-early-morning-accident/

 

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Condo purchases: Foreigners buy 35% LESS - Elite card scheme won't change things

 

 

A leading real estate expert has said that far less foreigners are buying real estate - mostly condos - in Thailand contributing to a turndown in the sector. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206606-condo-purchases-foreigners-buy-35-less-elite-card-scheme-wont-change-things/

 

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Amazing Thailand: Village authority spends thousands on basketball court in the middle of a paddy field

 

Picture: Komchadluek

 

Villagers in the north east of Thailand are furious that their local authority has wasted money by building a basketball court in the middle of a paddy field.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206609-amazing-thailand-village-authority-spends-thousands-on-basketball-court-in-the-middle-of-a-paddy-field/

 

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Three years before situation improves for hotels in Thailand, says Kasikorn

 

 

The Bangkok Insight reported on the continuing plight of hotels forced to shut down in Thailand due to the pandemic. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206610-three-years-before-situation-improves-for-hotels-in-thailand-says-kasikorn/

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Thai Woman Extradited To U.S., Indicted For Role In International Sex Trafficking Conspiracy

 

United States Attorney Erica H. MacDonald today announced the extradition and indictment of SUMALEE INTARATHONG, 59, for her role in an international Thai sex trafficking organization.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206618-thai-woman-extradited-to-us-indicted-for-role-in-international-sex-trafficking-conspiracy/

 

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Pattaya and Jomtien beaches ranked among best on eastern seaboard

 

Picture: Manager

 

Pattaya's deputy mayor Manot Nongyai was full of himself with praise and pride after a survey conducted by environmental authorities listed Pattaya and Jomtien beaches in the top ten on the eastern seaboard. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206622-pattaya-and-jomtien-beaches-ranked-among-best-on-eastern-seaboard/

 

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Market in Pathum Thani fumigated after a couple found with COVID-19

 

 

Health workers have fumigated the See Moom Muang market in Thailand’s Pathum Thani province, as a precautionary measure, after it was discovered that a vendor couple, who parked their pickup truck to sell vegetables there, are infected with COVID-19. They are now being treated in hospital.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206624-market-in-pathum-thani-fumigated-after-a-couple-found-with-covid-19/

 

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Opposition chief whip sued for defamation over allegations made during censure debate

 

 

Former Transport Minister Suthep Thaugsuban filed a defamation lawsuit with the Criminal Court today, against opposition chief whip Suthin Klangsaeng, for implicating him in causing 26 billion baht in damage to the state over the termination of the contract for the Hopewell elevated rail project.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206627-opposition-chief-whip-sued-for-defamation-over-allegations-made-during-censure-debate/

 

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Finishing Phuket’s Provincial Hall off to a good start, says Vice Governor

By The Phuket News

 

The B196mn contract to complete the new Phuket Provincial Hall, which has sat for years unfinished on the south side of Phuket Town, is already ahead of schedule, said Vice Governor Vikrom Jakthee. Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: The latest attempt to complete Phuket’s still-unfinished new Provincial Hall is off to a good start, Phuket Vice Governor Vikrom Jakthee reported today (Feb 18).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206628-finishing-phuket’s-provincial-hall-off-to-a-good-start-says-vice-governor/

 

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Ministers explain aid and action resulting from COVID-19

Paphamon Arayasukawat

 

   

Asked about spending to aid different groups affected by the COVID-19 situation, the Minister of Energy has assured an initial loan, taken out by the administration, is sufficient and is being implemented carefully and the Minister of Labor explained use of the Social Security Fund to support workers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206629-ministers-explain-aid-and-action-resulting-from-covid-19/

 

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First Thai Doctor Died of COVID-19

 

 

MAHA SARAKHRAM, Feb 18 (TNA) - The first Thai doctor who died of COVID-19 was in Maha Sarakham province and he had earlier examined patients from a COVID-19 cluster in the northeastern province.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206631-first-thai-doctor-died-of-covid-19-in-maha-sarakham/

 

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Chula to Test its COVID-19 Vaccine in Volunteers

 

 

BANGKOK, Feb 18 (TNA) - The Faculty of Medicine of Chualongkorn University will test its COVID-19 vaccine in volunteers in either late April or early May after successful trial in monkeys last year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206633-chula-to-test-its-covid-19-vaccine-in-volunteers/

 

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Expats in Thailand to be given COVID-19 vaccine: CCSA

 

 

 

Thailand has repeated its commitment to give everyone in the country - including expats and migrant workers - vaccinations against COVID-19.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206637-expats-in-thailand-to-be-given-covid-19-vaccine-ccsa /?utm_source=newsletter-20210218-1700&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=news

 

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Bangkok’s bars and pubs could soon re-open as more restrictions to be eased nationwide

 

Image: Reuters file photo

 

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is set to announce a further easing of the restrictions put in place to help combat the spread of COVID-19.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206641-bangkok’s-bars-and-pubs-could-soon-re-open-as-more-restrictions-to-be-eased-nationwide/

 

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Thai-developed vaccine set to proceed to human trials

 

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's second domestically developed vaccine will soon undergo human trials, officials said on Thursday, adding that the plan was to produce up to five million doses by the end of the year.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206633-chula-to-test-its-covid-19-vaccine-in-volunteers/?do=findComment&comment=16262639

 

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Protesters out again in Myanmar, police use water cannon in capital

 

Demonstrators protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, February 18, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer

 

(Reuters) - Protesters were out again across Myanmar on Thursday to denounce the Feb. 1 coup and arrest of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, with police resorting to force to disperse crowds, using water cannon in the capital and catapults in a northern town.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206642-protesters-out-again-in-myanmar-police-use-water-cannon-in-capital/

 

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Anger mounts as Facebook's Australia news ban sweeps up charities, government pages

By Swati Pandey, Kirsty Needham

 

FILE PHOTO: The Facebook logo is displayed on a mobile phone in this picture illustration taken December 2, 2019. REUTERS/Johanna Geron/Illustration

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Dozens of Australian companies, charities and information providers reacted with anger on Thursday after being shut down by Facebook, imploring the social media giant to restore their pages as calls for users to delete the platform grew.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206644-anger-mounts-as-facebooks-australia-news-ban-sweeps-up-charities-government-pages/

 

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One in four UK firms plan to fire staff if furlough ends soon - BCC

By David Milliken

 

FILE PHOTO: A person jogs, with financial district in the background, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in London, Britain, January 5, 2021. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - A quarter of British businesses expect to fire staff if finance minister Rishi Sunak does not extend a job furlough programme that is due to expire at the end of April, the British Chambers of Commerce said on Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206646-one-in-four-uk-firms-plan-to-fire-staff-if-furlough-ends-soon-bcc/

 

 

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Adam Sandler celebrates 25 years of ‘Happy Gilmore’ with social media tribute

By Ella Kemp

 

Adam Sandler in 'Happy Gilmore' (Credit: Universal Pictures)

 

Adam Sandler has shared a video tribute to Happy Gilmore, which was released 25 years ago yesterday (February 16). You can check it out below.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206649-adam-sandler-celebrates-25-years-of-‘happy-gilmore’-with-social-media-tribute/

 

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Home Alone fan spots tiny detail in film that proves Kevin 'wasn't alone'

By Luke Matthews

 

Heather is truly terrible at counting (Image: jade.the.jinx/Tiktok)

 

If you're a fan of Home Alone, you're likely to have watched the film countless times and feel confident there isn't a single detail you've missed.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206650-home-alone-fan-spots-tiny-detail-in-film-that-proves-kevin-wasnt-alone/

 

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Martin Scorsese says streaming services are “devaluing” cinema in powerful essay

By Ella Kemp

 

CREDIT: Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Netflix

 

Martin Scorsese has published an essay saying that streaming services are “devaluing” cinema.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206651-martin-scorsese-says-streaming-services-are-“devaluing”-cinema-in-powerful-essay/

 

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Facebook 'bully' move in Australia shows need for regulation, UK media trade body says

By Kate Holton

 

A 3D printed Facebook logo is seen in front of displayed Australia's flag in this illustration photo taken February 18, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Facebook’s move to block all media content in Australia shows why countries around the world need robust regulation to stop tech giants behaving like a “school yard bully”, the head of the UK’s news media trade group said.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206658-facebook-bully-move-in-australia-shows-need-for-regulation-uk-media-trade-body-says/

 

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