Thai/Chinese high speed train from Bangkok to Nong Khai moves a small step closer to reality

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Daily News reported that the State Railways of Thailand said that the Thai and Chinese governments would be signing four contracts related to the building of the high speed train from the Thai capital Bangkok to Nong Khai in the north east.

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PM Happy with Global Award for Ong Ang Canal

BANGKOK, March 15 (TNA) - Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is delighted that Ong Ang Canal has received an international award for its new and beautiful landscape that improves people's life.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209612-pm-prayut-happy-with-global-award-for-ong-ang-canal/

 

Thailand to start using AstraZeneca vaccine Tuesday after delay over safety
By Panarat Thepgumpanat

FILE PHOTO: Vials labelled "Astra Zeneca COVID-19 Coronavirus Vaccine" and a syringe are seen in front of a displayed AstraZeneca logo, in this illustration photo taken March 14, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand will start using the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday after a brief delay due to concerns over its safety, officials said, with the prime minister and his cabinet due to be the first to receive it.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209613-thailand to-start-using-astrazeneca-vaccine-tuesday-after-delay-over-safety/

 

Unthinkable? EU considers getting a vaccine boost from Russia's Sputnik
By Francesco Guarascio, John Chalmers and Emilio Parodi

FILE PHOTO: A shipment of doses of the Sputnik V (Gam-COVID-Vac) vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is seen after arriving at Ezeiza International Airport, in Buenos Aires, Argentina January 28, 2021. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian/File Photo

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Publicly, the European Union has dismissed Russia's global coronavirus vaccine supply campaign as a propaganda stunt by an undesirable regime.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209617-unthinkable-eu-considers-getting-a-vaccine-boost-from-russias-sputnik/

 

Thailand Golf Quarantine promoted at Japan Golf Fair 2021

Thailand’s Golf Ambassador, Mr. Ryo Ishikawa, also shared his personal experience on “The Charm of Golfing in Thailand”

TAT Newsroom

Bangkok, 15 March, 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Tokyo Office recently participated in the Japan Golf Fair 2021, from 12-14 March, in Yokohama to promote golf quarantine in Thailand to Japanese golfers and golf tour operators.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209618-thailand-golf-quarantine-promoted-at-japan-golf-fair-2021/

 

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Bangkok won 2020 Asian Townscape Awards for Klong Ong Ang renovation project

Thailand is one of six countries that won the award from the UN-Habitat Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific

TAT Newsroom

Bangkok, 15 March, 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to share that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has won a UN-Habitat award for its Klong Ong Ang renovation project, the Thai capital’s latest walking street launched in November 2020.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209612-pm-prayut-happy-with-global-award-for-ong-ang-canal/?do=findComment&comment=16319762

 

800,000 More Sinovac Doses to Arrive on March 20

BANGKOK, March 15 (TNA) - Additional 800,000 doses of Sinovac vaccine will arrive on March 20, said Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209628-800000-more-sinovac-doses-to-arrive-on-march-20/

 

Man arrested after stealing money from well known visa agency in Bangkok

A man has been arrested after stealing a substantial amount of money from a visa agency in Bangkok.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209633-man-arrested-after-stealing-money-from-well-known-visa-agency-in-bangkok/

Eddie Murphy feels 'so blessed' that none of his children have turned out to be 'Hollywood jerks'

Father of 10: Eddie Murphy is singing the praises of his sizeable brood of 10 children, as he has expressed pride at none of them turning out to be 'Hollywood jerks'. Pictured in 2019

Eddie Murphy is singing the praises of his sizeable brood of 10 children, as he has expressed pride at none of them turning out to be 'Hollywood jerks'.

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209640-eddie-murphy-feels-so-blessed-that-none-of-his-children-have-turned-out-to-be-hollywood-jerks/

Why Bob Dylan hated Neil Young's song 'Heart of Gold'

(Credit: Xavier Badosa / Graham Berry)

Bob Dylan and Neil Young have been excellent friends for a long time.

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From Scorsese to Spielberg: Quentin Tarantino named the 12 greatest films of all time

(Credit: Miramax Films)

As we’ve all been locked down in our homes in recent weeks, the need for a continuous roll of incredible films to watch is ever-imposing.

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209644-from-scorsese-to-spielberg-quentin-tarantino-named-the-12-greatest-films-of-all-time/

Drug suspect’s cats seized in raid

The illegal drug suppression police have arrested a suspect, who is believed to be involved in a drug trafficking network allegedly run by Soradet Sonsiri, also known as “Kook Rayong”, who is already in custody.

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209647-drug-suspect’s-cats-seized-in-raid/

 

One Phuket efforts to help COVID-afflicted continue to break barriers

One Phuket is reaching out to help those in no position to help themselves, but One Phuket needs your help to do that. Photo: One Phuket

PHUKET: --The efforts by those supporting the One Phuket initiative are having a sincere impact on the lives of those still struggling to get by amid the ongoing economic crisis, with 800 life bags packed on Saturday (Mar 13), and 420 of those delivered to families in need in Thalang and Srisoonthorn.

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209648-one-phuket-efforts-to-help-covid-afflicted-continue-to-break-barriers/

 

Multiple arrests in Srisoonthorn gambling raid

Photo: Region 8 Police.

PHUKET:-- Police busted an illegal gambling ring and made multiple arrests after a raid at a house in Moo 2, Srisoonthorn on Saturday (Mar 13).

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209649-multiple-arrests-in-srisoonthorn-gambling-raid/

 

‘Pla Wan’ improving in ICU, reports Vachira hospital director

The wreck of Mr Vorasit’s Subaru at Wichit Police station today (Mar 15). Photo:

PHUKET:-- Vorasit ‘Pla Wan’ Issara’s condition has improved but he remains under observation in the intensive-care unit (ICU) at Vachira Phuket Hospital, hospital director Dr Chalermpong Sukontapol told the press earlier today (Mar 15).

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209669-‘pla-wan’-improving-in-icu-reports-vachira-hospital-director/

 

New Nordic: Pattaya developer begins voluntary rehabilitation procedure with Bankruptcy Court

A key player in Pattaya’s real estate market has announced it has initiated a voluntary rehabilitation procedure under Thailand’s Bankruptcy Act.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209685-new-nordic-pattaya-developer-begins-voluntary-rehabilitation-procedure-with-bankruptcy-court/

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