Pattaya: Black sludge going into the sea was not eco-unfriendly, says City Hall

 

Image: Sophon Cable TV

Pattaya's City Hall hit back after a watchdog claimed sewage was seeping into the sea after floods last month.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209204-pattaya-black-sludge-going-into-the-sea-was-not-eco-unfriendly-says-city-hall/

Video: Teacher assaults students then takes clippers to boy's head

 

Image: Sanook

Sanook reported that a facebook page that translates as "Bad Students" complained about the treatment of a secondary schoolboy at a school in Korat who had some of his head shaved.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209201-video-teacher-assaults-students-then-takes-clippers-to-boys-head/

 

Protesters to camp overnight near Thailand’s Government House

Three groups of protesters, all affiliated with the anti-establishment Ratsadon group, plan to set up camps near Government House, after they march from the Democracy and Victory monuments late this afternoon.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209300-protesters-to-camp-overnight-near-thailand’s-government-house/

 

Simmering political conflict threatens to derail Thailand’s COVID recovery

 

A woman cycles past a closed seafood restaurant along Patong beach in Phuket, which has seen a lack of tourists due to ongoing restrictions relating to the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)
 

Political stability has a key influence over a country’s economic performance both in the short and the long term.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209304-simmering-political-conflict-threatens-to-derail-thailand’s-covid-recovery/

 

Health minister upset at being accused of lying by Thanathorn

Thailand’s Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says he is disappointed with Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit for his use of outdated information, about the Public Health Ministry’s COVID-19 vaccine procurement plan, to attack him and accuse him lying.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209308-health-minister-upset-at-being-accused-of-lying-by-thanathorn/

 

Health Ministry will resume AstraZeneca vaccination next week

Thailand’s Disease Control Department has assured that the AstraZeneca vaccine does not cause an increased risk of blood clots and inoculations will resume next week, after their suspension on Friday.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209311-health-ministry-will-resume-astrazeneca-vaccination-next-week/

 

PM says clarity on Cabinet reshuffle to be had next week

Praphorn Praphornkul

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister has advised the public that a reshuffle of his Cabinet will be announced next week, after Phalang Pracharat Party leader and Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan submitted two names for consideration.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209312-pm-says-clarity-on-cabinet-reshuffle-to-be-had-next-week/

 

FDA denies prolonging private hospitals’ COVID-19 vaccine import requests

Tanakorn Sangiam

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has insisted the processes involved in importing COVID-19 vaccines have not been delayed, confirming private firms can import the vaccines, provided that all the regulatory requirements are met

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209313-fda-denies-prolonging-private-hospitals’-covid-19-vaccine-import-requests/

 

Labor Min promises aid to workers suddenly terminated by factory closure

Praphorn Praphornkul

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Minister for Labor has ordered relevant agencies to extend legal assistance to over 1,300 former employees of Brilliant Alliance Thai Global Co. Ltd., a women’s under garment manufacturer in Samut Prakan province, that abruptly announced closure.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209314-labor-min-promises-aid-to-workers-suddenly-terminated-by-factory-closure/

 

Vaccine rollout continues with Sinovac’s jabs

Tanakorn Sangiam

BANGKOK (NNT) - With a push back against AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Thailand due to emerging reports of blood clots in some vaccinated people, leading to an unexpected suspension in European countries, the vaccination campaign in Thailand continues with China-made Sinovac’s vaccine being given to the first group of people.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209315-vaccine-rollout-continues-with-sinovac’s-jabs/

 

Asian Highway Becomes First New Maximum Speed Road

Subhabhong Rarueysong

BANGKOK (NNT) - People travelling on the Asian Highway along the Bang pa-in - Ang Thong road section will be among the first for driving at a maximum speed of 120 kilometers per hour.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209317-asian-highway-becomes-first-new-maximum-speed-road/

 

Thailand and Germany call for energy and mobility transition for a sustainable future

Tarin Angskul

BANGKOK (NNT) - The German Embassy in Bangkok and the German International Cooperation (GIZ) are jointly launching the “Moving and powering the future” exhibition. Representatives from the Thai and German governments presided over the event.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209318-thailand-and-germany-call-for-energy-and-mobility-transition-for-a-sustainable-future/

 

Energy Ministry Considers Setting New EV Production Target

Subhabhong Rarueysong

BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee is considering setting a new electric vehicle (EV) production target, with EVs making up half of all car manufacturing by 2030. The goal is in line with the global trend of reducing carbon dioxide emissions from all new cars.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209319-energy-ministry-considers-setting-new-ev-production-target/

 

New campaign encourages farmers to sell online

Tanakorn Sangiam

BANGKOK (NNT) - A new campaign by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has made it easier for farmers to sell their produce directly to customers online, with a logistic provider now offering discounted transport fees for a fast and safe delivery to customer’s hands.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209320-new-campaign-encourages-farmers-to-sell-online/

 

Krungthai Bank sees e-banking growth from gov’t COVID-19 measures

Tanakorn Sangiam

BANGKOK (NNT) - Krungthai Bank has reported a jump in e-banking platform users, thanks to the government’s COVID-19 aid measures which familiarized the general public with electronic transactions via a mobile e-wallet application developed by the bank.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209326-krungthai-bank-sees-e-banking-growth-from-gov’t-covid-19-measures/

 

Prime Minister’s Office gives school anti-COVID equipment

Tanakorn Sangiam

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Office of the Prime Minister has delivered protective equipment and sanitizers to Wat Benchamabophit School in Bangkok, as part of the government’s volunteer campaign across every ministry.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209327-prime-minister’s-office-gives-school-anti-covid-equipment/

 

Residents angered by police conduct, warning shot, amid neighbourhood drug arrest

By Eakkapop Thongtub

Ms Chamoi points to where she was sitting when the altercation with the police officer started. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: Residents in the Saphan Hin community on the outskirts of Phuket Town have railed against police conduct in arresting a drug suspect, which included shoving a 64-year-old woman over after an argument over her taking photos of the arrest, and firing a warning shot into the air in the middle of a small residential street to prevent the suspect from fleeing.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209330-residents-angered-by-police-conduct-warning-shot-amid-neighbourhood-drug-arrest/

 

Phuket registration to receive COVID vaccination opens

 

A Google Translate version of the Thai-language form launched today (Mar 13) to register to receive a COVID vaccination in Phuket.

PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Government has launched an online form through which island residents, but at this stage only Thai citizens, can register to receive a COVID vaccination.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209334-phuket-registration-to-receive-covid-vaccination-opens/

 

New island health chief reveals details of Phuket vaccination plan

By The Phuket News

Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon, the new Chief of the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO), announced the plan yesterday (Mar 12). Photo: PR Phuket

PHUKET: Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon, the new Chief of the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO), has revealed details of the plan to vaccinate 74.4% of the population in Phuket by Oct 1, including the vaccination of more than 94,000 people working in the tourism industry, to help reopen the island to tourism.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209336-new-island-health-chief-reveals-details-of-phuket-vaccination-plan/

 

World number one Johnson to skip Tokyo Olympics

 

FILE PHOTO: Feb 20, 2021; Pacific Palisades, California, USA; Dustin Johnson hits from the second hole tee box during the third round of The Genesis Invitational golf tournament at Riviera Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

(Reuters) - World number one Dustin Johnson confirmed on Saturday he did not put his name forward for a spot on the U.S. team for this summer's Tokyo Olympics and will instead focus on the PGA Tour.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209337-world-number-one-johnson-to-skip-tokyo-olympics/

 

Murray Walker, the voice of Formula One, dies at 97

 

FILE PHOTO: Motor Racing - Formula One F1 - Orange Arrows Press Conference to Promote Orange New Formula 1 Service - 15/2/02 Ex Commentator Murray Walker poses for the camera's on and F1 racing car Mandatory Credit: Action Images/File Photo

LONDON (Reuters) - Murray Walker, the infectiously excitable television commentator who became the voice of Formula One for generations around the English-speaking world, died on Saturday at the age of 97.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209340-murray-walker-the-voice-of-formula-one-dies-at-97/

 

Bitcoin hits $60,000 in record high

 

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

(Reuters) - Bitcoin, the world's biggest cryptocurrency, on Saturday crossed a record high of $60,000.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209343-bitcoin-hits-60000-in-record-high/

 

Russian police detain around 200 people, including leading opposition figures, at Moscow meeting

By Alexander Marrow

FILE PHOTO: Former Russian tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky poses for a pictured after an interview with Reuters in central London, Britain, January 18, 2021. REUTERS / Henry Nicholls

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian police detained around 200 people, including several prominent opposition figures, at a meeting of independent and opposition politicians in Moscow on Saturday, the interior ministry said.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209366-russian-police-detain-around-200-people-including-leading-opposition-figures-at-moscow-meeting/

 

Londoners protest after police officer charged with woman's murder

By David Milliken, Natalie Thomas

LONDON (Reuters) - Police in London clashed with mourners and protesters on Saturday after more than a thousand people gathered to mark the killing of a 33-year-old woman, hours after the police officer charged with her murder appeared in court.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209367-londoners-protest-after-police-officer-charged-with-womans-murder/

 

The week that was in Thailand news: Will Big Joke's comeback beat the foreign tourists?!

It was heartwarming to see an old favorite of the Thaivisa forum making a slightly unexpected comeback of sorts this week.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209346-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-will-big-jokes-comeback-beat-the-foreign-tourists/

 

Thailand reports 172 new COVID-19 infections

Thailand reported a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases on Sunday.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209372-thailand-reports-172-new-covid-19-infections/

 

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