Mother asks for B100k dog bite compensation
By Eakkapop Thongtub

The schoolgirl’s mother, Chotika Kansuya, holds up photographic evidence of the wound caused by the dog’s bite. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub.

PHUKET: The mother of a 15-year-old girl is seeking B100,000 compensation after her daughter was chased and bitten by a dog as she walked to school in Phuket Town yesterday (Mar 10).

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208853-mother-asks-for-b100k-dog-bite-compensation/

 

Pheu Thai asks NACC to probe PM and commerce minister over medical glove deal

File photo

Thailand’s opposition Pheu Thai party petitioned the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) yesterday morning (Wednesday), accusing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, in his capacity as chairman of the State Enterprise Policy Committee...

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208860-pheu-thai-asks-nacc-to-probe-pm-and-commerce-minister-over-medical-glove-deal/

 

THPD and THAI Agree to Cooperate in Delivering Covid-19 Vaccines
Subhabhong Rarueysong

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand Post Distribution (THPD) and Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) have agreed to deliver Covid-19 vaccines to both domestic and overseas destinations.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208868-thpd-and-thai-agree-to-cooperate-in-delivering-covid-19-vaccines/

 

PM to Get Covid-19 Vaccine Tomorrow

BANGKOK, March 11 (TNA) - Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will get the first shot of Covid-19 vaccine from AstraZeneca tomorrow (March 12).

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208871-pm-prayut-to-get-covid-19-vaccine-thursday-march-12/

 

Red Line Will Start Trial Run on March 26
Subhabhong Rarueysong

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Red Line suburban railway system running from Bang Sue to Rangsit and Taling Chan will go on a trial run on March 26.v

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208872-red-line-will-start-trial-run-on-march-26/

 

Free Vehicle Check-up for Road Safety during Songkran Holidays
Subhabhong Rarueysong   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Land Transport has organized a “Free Vehicle Check-up for Road Safety” campaign in cooperation with auto service centers nationwide for both cars and motorcycles from March 10 until April 10.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208873-free-vehicle-check-up-for-road-safety-during-songkran-holidays/

 

Cabinet Allows Flights from India to Land in 3 More Airports
Subhabhong Rarueysong

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Cabinet has agreed to allow flights from India to land in Surat Thani’s Samui Island, Krabi Airport and Chonburi’s U-Tapao Airport in addition to the current set up in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208875-cabinet-allows-flights-from-india-to-land-in-3-more-airports/

 

Health Ministry developing marijuana for medical industry
Praphorn Praphornkul

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health has brought together 29 pharmaceutical and supplement producers with marijuana growing community enterprises in a major step to develop the plant into a new segment of the health industry, leading to new medicinal products and avenues for tourism.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208877-thai-health-ministry-developing-marijuana-for-medical-industry/

 

Phuket gold shops checked for security, police ramp up patrols
By The Phuket News

Phuket Provincial Police Commander Pol Maj Gen Pornsak Nuannu leads an inspection of a gold shop in Phuket Town yesterday (Mar 10). Photo: PR Phuket

PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have started inspecting gold shops in Phuket Town to ensure they have adequate security measures, and have dedicated officers to regularly patrol areas where gold shops are located.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208878-phuket-gold-shops-checked-for-security-police-ramp-up-patrols/

 

Tourists to Thailand to wear smart tracking devices

Image: Thairath

Tourists in Phuket who arrive on yachts will be required to wear a smart wristband to monitor them.

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208895-tourists-to-thailand-to-wear-smart-tracking-devices/

 

255,000 people have received treatment for nose and eye irritation caused by pollution 

More than 255,000 people in Thailand’s northern provinces have received treatment for nose and eye irritation since the beginning of this year, mainly caused by excessive PM2.5 dust in the atmosphere.

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208897-255000-people-have-received-treatment-for-nose-and-eye-irritation-caused-by-pollution/

 

Koh Pha Dubbed Thailand’s “Maldives”

PHANG NGA, March 11 (TNA) – The beautiful Koh Pha islands have been dubbed the “Maldives of Thailand” for crystal clear sea and white sand beaches.

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208899-koh-pha-dubbed-thailand’s-“maldives”/

 

Floral Shirts Sell like Hot Cakes

BANGKOK, March 11 – Floral shirts that are popular for the Songkran festival are selling like hot cakes as the government gives a green light for Songkran celebrations next month.

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208900-floral-shirts-sell-like-hot-cakes/

 

Thailand Issues Statement on Myanmar

BANGKOK, March 11 (TNA) – The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday released a statement on the situation in Myanmar, saying it continued to follow developments in Myanmar with much concern while calling for de-escalation of the situation.

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208901-thailand-issues-statement-on-myanmar/

 

The Little Things: A crime thriller but not as you know it

By Emma Saunders

Washington plays hardened Deputy Sheriff Joe "Deke" Deacon / WARNER BROS

"A cornucopia of talent" - that's how director John Lee Hancock describes the three Oscar-winning actors he has landed for his latest film, The Little Things.

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208902-the-little-things-a-crime-thriller-but-not-as-you-know-it/

 

Elle Fanning signs on to play Ali McGraw in Francis and The Godfather

By BRIAN GALLAGHER

New role: Elle Fanning is moving from her Golden Globe-nominated performance in Hulu's The Great to a movie project about one of the most revered films of all time

Elle Fanning is moving from her Golden Globe-nominated performance in Hulu's The Great to a movie project about one of the most revered films of all time.

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208903-elle-fanning-signs-on-to-play-ali-mcgraw-in-francis-and-the-godfather/

 

Harry Potter's Katie Leung was told to deny racist abuse she'd received

BY TASHA HEGARTY

WARNER BROS.

Harry Potter star Katie Leung has opened up about her experiences of racism while working on the franchise.

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208905-harry-potters-katie-leung-was-told-to-deny-racist-abuse-shed-received/

 

Phuket to pilot ‘Sandbox model’ to receive foreign tourists from July: Tourism Minister

By The Phuket News

Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn at the meeting yesterday (Mar 10). Photo: MoTS

PHUKET:-- Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn next Friday (Mar 19) will present to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) his proposal to pilot in Phuket the ‘Sandbox’ model to welcome foreign tourists to the country.

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208923-phuket-to-pilot-‘sandbox-model’-to-receive-foreign-tourists-from-july-tourism-minister/

 

Public-private collaboration to drive Phuket’s Tourism Recovery with “Revive Hahaha Festival”

BANGKOK (NNT) - Laguna Phuket is to lead a public-private collaboration, to drive the island’s tourism recovery, with the 19 day “Revive Hahaha Festival”, to be held from 31st March to 18th April. The event will include sport, music, cultural and community events and will target both Thais and expatriates nationwide.

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208924-public-private-collaboration-to-drive-phuket’s-tourism-recovery-with-“revive-hahaha-festival”/

 

Thailand says Moderna to apply for COVID-19 vaccine approval this month

By Panarat Thepgumpanat

FILE PHOTO: A detail view of a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine box at a vaccination site at the Esports Stadium Arlington & Expo Center in Arlington, Texas, U.S. February 12, 2021. REUTERS/Cooper Neill

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Moderna will submit to Thailand its application for approval for its COVID-19 vaccine this month, a health official said on Thursday, as the country gets ready for its mass vaccination drive.

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208927-thailand-says-moderna-to-apply-for-covid-19-vaccine-approval-this-month/

 

58 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, cabinet to be inoculated on Friday

Thailand today recorded 58 new COVID-19 cases and 54 additional recoveries, according to the CCSA.

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208928-58-new-covid-19-cases-on-thursday-cabinet-to-be-inoculated-on-friday/

 

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