Thai Resort Island Plans to Open to Vaccinated Tourists in Oct 
By Randy Thanthong-Knight

Photographer: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg

• Koh Samui plan similar to initiative by Phuket island
• Island has own airport, isolating it from rest of country

Thailand’s southern resort island of Koh Samui plans to fully reopen to foreign visitors who are vaccinated, and will allow them to skip quarantine from Oct. 1.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209441-koh-samui-plans-to-open-to-vaccinated-tourists-in-oct/

 

Bang Khae market COVID-19 cluster spreads to 4 more provinces

The Bang Khae markets cluster of COVID-19 infections has, so far, spread to Suphan Buri, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon and Phetchaburi, according to the Public Health Ministry.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209443-bang-khae-market-covid-19-cluster-spreads-to-4-more-provinces/

 

Ex-TV anchor Sorayuth freed from prison, to wear tag for two more years

Former Thai TV news anchor Sorayuth Suthasanachinda was released from prison this morning (Sunday), under a special imprisonment suspension program, but he is required to wear an electronic monitoring ankle bracelet for the next two years and four months, until the end of the prison term.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209444-ex-tv-anchor-sorayuth-freed-from-prison-to-wear-tag-for-two-more-years/

 

Phuket Opinion: Make it a date

Visitors review holiday packages offered by Phuket travel operators at travel expo in Bangkok earlier this month. Photo: Phuket Tourist Association

PHUKET: Phuket residents were finally on the receiving end of some good news this week with the announcements by key tourism officials of at least aiming to reopen some form of tourism to the island by Oct 1, in line with the #PhuketFirstOctober campaign.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209445-phuket-opinion-make-it-a-date/

 

DPM Wissanu reacts to Constitution Court ruling on charter rewrite
Praphorn Praphornkul

BANGKOK (NNT) - With Parliament split on whether or not to proceed, after the Constitution Court ruled it has the authority to rewrite the charter if a referendum is held first, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam has given his recommendation that a third reading take place and be allowed to conclude naturally.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209446-dpm-wissanu-reacts-to-constitution-court-ruling-on-charter-rewrite/

 

Government Injects Bt8.3 Billion to Help Rice Farmers
Subhabhong Rarueysong

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has spent more than Bt8.3 billion on two farmer aid schemes to help rice farmers nationwide.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209451-government-injects-bt83-billion-to-help-rice-farmers/

 

At least 39 reported killed in Myanmar as Chinese factories burn

People flash a three-finger salute as they take part in an anti-coup night protest at Hledan junction in Yangon, Myanmar, March 14, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer

(Reuters) - Security forces killed at least 22 anti-coup protesters in the poor, industrial Hlaingthaya suburb of Myanmar's main city on Sunday after Chinese-financed factories were set ablaze there, an advocacy group said.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209454-at-least-39-reported-killed-in myanmar as-chinese-factories-burn/

 

Philippine artist fights waste by using recycled trash in paintings
By Adrian Portugal

Filipino artist Gilbert Angeles incorporates expired paint and shredded plastic wrappers into a painting he is working on, at his studio in Plaridel, Bulacan province, Philippines, February 8, 2021. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

MANILA (Reuters) - When Filipino artist Gilbert Angeles found out that his country was one of the world's biggest contributors of plastic trash in the ocean he felt compelled to take action.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209455-philippine-artist-fights-waste-by-using-recycled-trash-in-paintings/

 

Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa and Beyonce battle for Grammys top prizes
By Jill Serjeant

FILE PHOTO: 77th Golden Globe Awards - Arrivals - Beverly Hills, California, U.S., January 5, 2020 - Taylor Swift. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Taylor Swift, Beyonce and Dua Lipa lead the charge at the reinvented Grammy Awards on Sunday, where the music industry hopes to put a year-long pandemic behind it.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209458-taylor-swift-dua-lipa-and-beyonce-battle-for-grammys-top-prizes/

 

J-Lo and A-Rod say they are 'working through some things' after reported split

FILE PHOTO: Singer Jennifer Lopez smiles next to Alex Rodriguez during the inauguration of Joe Biden 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/Jonathan Ernst/Pool/File Photo

(Reuters) - Singer Jennifer Lopez and former New York Yankees baseball star Alex Rodriguez said on Saturday they were "working through some things" and that reports of them splitting up after almost four years together were inaccurate.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209459-j-lo-and-a-rod-say-they-are-working-through-some-things-after-reported-split/

 

AstraZeneca finds no evidence of increased blood clot risk from vaccine

FILE PHOTO: Vials labelled "AstraZeneca COVID-19 Coronavirus Vaccine" and a syringe are seen in front of a displayed AstraZeneca logo in this illustration taken March 10, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

(Reuters) - AstraZeneca Plc said on Sunday a review of safety data of people vaccinated with its COVID-19 vaccine has shown no evidence of an increased risk of blood clots.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209461-astrazeneca-finds-no-evidence-of-increased-blood-clot-risk-from-vaccine/

 

London police face backlash after dragging mourners from vigil for murdered woman
By Ben Makori and William James

Police detain a woman as people gather at a memorial site in Clapham Common Bandstand, following the kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard, in London, Britain March 13, 2021. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

LONDON (Reuters) - London police faced a backlash from the public on Sunday and an official inquiry into their actions after using heavy-handed tactics to break up an outdoor vigil for a woman whose suspected killer is a police officer.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209464-london police-face-backlash-after-dragging-mourners-from-vigil-for-murdered-woman/

 

Post-Brexit Britain's global ambitions start with investment at home, says PM
By William James

FILE PHOTO: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson holds a news conference in Downing Street on the outcome of the Brexit negotiations, in London, Britain December 24, 2020. Paul Grover /Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's push to reinvent its role on the world stage after Brexit must begin with strengthening the union between its home nations, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday, promising to spread investment across the country.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209486-post-brexit-britains-global-ambitions-start-with-investment-at-home-says-pm/

 

India to propose cryptocurrency ban, penalising miners, traders: source
By Aftab Ahmed and Nupur Anand

FILE PHOTO: Representations of the Ripple, Bitcoin, Etherum and Litecoin virtual currencies are seen on a PC motherboard in this illustration picture, February 13, 2018. Picture is taken February 13, 2018. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

NEW DELHI/MUMBAI (Reuters) - India will propose a law banning cryptocurrencies, fining anyone trading in the country or even holding such digital assets, a senior government official told Reuters in a potential blow to millions of investors piling into the red-hot asset class.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209538-india-to-propose-cryptocurrency-ban-penalising-miners-traders-source/

 

Thai policeman murders his wife, burns her in tires then throws the remains in the Chao Phraya River 

Picture: Sanook

A Thai police corporal has admitted murdering his 40 year old wife who was the owner of a karaoke establishment. 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209543-thai-policeman-murders-his-wife-burns-her-in-tires-then-throws-the-remains-in-the-chao-phraya river/

 

Khao San Road: Allow Songkran water fight and we'll make 20 million a day from 20,000 tourists, association

Picture: Sanook

The head of the Khao San Road traders' association told Sanook that he was contacting the Bangkok Municipal Authority to allow water splashing at the famous tourist area.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209545-khao-san-road-allow-songkran-water-fight-and-well-make-20-million-a-day-from-20000-tourists-association/

 

British Airways calls for vaccinated people to travel without restrictions
By Sarah Young

Passengers are seen at the counter of British Airways to check in for their flights to London at the Benito Juarez International Airport, in Mexico City, Mexico December 21, 2020. REUTERS/Luis Cortes

LONDON (Reuters) - British Airways's new boss said vaccinated people should be allowed to travel without restriction and non-vaccinated people with a negative COVID-19 test, as he set out his ideas for a travel restart a month before the UK government finalises its plans.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209547-british-airways-calls-for-vaccinated-people-to-travel-without-restrictions/

 

Sri Panwa owner ‘Pla Wan’ injured as car hits power pole
By Eakkapop Thongtub

Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: Vorasit ‘Pla Wan’ Issara, 40, the owner of the upscale Sri Panwa resort at Cape Panwa on Phuket’s east coast was injured when the car he was driving struck a power pole on Sakdidet Rd in Wichit last night (Mar 14).

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209556-sri-panwa-owner-‘pla-wan’-injured-as-car-hits-power-pole/

 

Government Eyes to Purchase Additional 5 Million Doses of Sinovac Vaccine
Paphamon Arayasukawat

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government is negotiating with Sinovac to purchase an additional 5 million doses of vaccine, as authorities are accelerating delivery of vaccine to the people.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209560-government-eyes-to-purchase-additional-5-million-doses-of-sinovac-vaccine/

 

More Patients Report Positive Outcome from Cannabis Treatment
Paphamon Arayasukawat

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - About 74% of patients who sought treatment at 758 clinics nationwide that are licensed to prescribe medical marijuana products have reported a positive outcome following their appointments.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209563-more-patients-report-positive-outcome-from-cannabis-treatment/

 

Vast majority of Thais pleased with handling of pandemic: Poll

Thaivisa File photo

A poll conducted in Thailand last week asked about the general level of the Thais' happiness.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209565-vast-majority-of-thais-pleased-with-handling-of-pandemic-poll/

 

Thais most worried about mounting debts due to COVID-19: Poll

REUTERS FILE PHOTO

After a recent poll suggested most Thais were pleased with the how the government response to COVID-19, another poll has suggested most Thais are worried by mounting debt and a lack of money.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209570-thais-most-worried-about-mounting-debts-due-to-covid-19-poll/

 

BMA Will Organize Early Covid-19 Vaccination Drive for Vulnerable Groups
Paphamon Arayasukawat

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced that it will begin arranging early jabs for people at high risk of infection from March 15 to 31.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209572-bma-will-organize-early-covid-19-vaccination-drive-for-vulnerable-groups/

 

Thailand Plans to Sign Vaccine Passport Deals Next Month
Paphamon Arayasukawat

  

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand is expected to begin signing vaccine passport deals with low-incidence countries which had begun vaccinating their people against Covid-19.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209574-thailand-plans-to-sign-vaccine-passport-deals-next-month/

 

Tourism reopening: Four phases on the cards - No quarantine at all from October

File photo//Reuters

In the clearest indication yet of the likely way forward for the reopening of the country to foreign tourists Thai business media has said that there will be three phases, according to their sources.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209580-tourism-reopening-four-phases-on-the-cards-no-quarantine-at-all-from-october/
 

 

Thailand reports 78 new COVID-19 infections, 1 new death

File photo//Reuters

Thailand reported 78 new COVID-19 infections as it tries to bring under control a fresh outbreak centred around Bang Khae Market in Bangkok.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209582-thailand-reports-78-new-covid-19-infections-1-new-death/

 

Foreigner and Thai wife report latest sighting of crocodile in the Phuket sea - "arrest imminent!"  

Picture: Daily News

A crocodile has been sighted several times in the area of Chalong Bay, Phuket.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209583-foreigner-and-thai-wife-report-latest-sighting-of-crocodile-in-the-phuket-sea-arrest-imminent/

 

Pattaya beach vendors report brisk weekend trade

Picture: Siam Rath

Siam Rath reported that deck chair vendors on North Pattaya beach by the Dusit Hotel were doing a roaring trade selling kites to supplement their income.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209585-pattaya-beach-vendors-report-brisk-weekend-trade/

 

Pattaya: Thai woman falls for gold scam not once but twice - police doing nothing

A Thai woman called Natthasaran, 36, went to Siam Chon News on Sunday after she fell for online gold scams not once but twice.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209589-pattaya-thai-woman-falls-for-gold-scam-not-once-but-twice-police-doing-nothing/

 

Cluster of Covid-19 Infections in Bang Khae Will not Become New Wave
Paphamon Arayasukawat

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Disease Control (DDC) on Sunday said a new cluster of Covid-19 infections in Bang Khae district will not become a new wave of the coronavirus outbreak.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209591-cluster-of-covid-19-infections-in-bang-khae-will-not-become-new-wave/