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/

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/

 

Six markets in Bang Khae closed for 3 days as COVID infections increase to 224

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced the immediate closure of six fresh markets in Bang Khae district for three days for disinfection, with the possibility that the closure may be extended if the number of people infected with COVID-19 keeps rising.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209722-six-markets-in-bang-khae-closed-for-3-days-as-covid-infections-increase-to-224/

 

Thailand’s COVID rapid test kit in final 20 of in XPRIZE Foundation competition

Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently issued a certificate for a COVID-19 test kit which can show a test result in just 75 minutes, with the cost of each test kit estimated at 300 baht.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209724-thailand’s-covid-rapid-test-kit-in-final-20-of-in-xprize-foundation-competition/

 

Bitcoin falls after weekend record high as India considers a ban
By Kevin Buckland, Julien Ponthus and Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss

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

TOKYO/LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bitcoin dropped on Monday, falling from a record high above $60,000 over the weekend, as investors digested a potential ban from India on cryptocurrencies.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209729-bitcoin-falls-after-weekend-record-high-as-india-considers-a-ban/

 

Germany, Italy, France suspend AstraZeneca shots amid safety fears, disrupting EU vaccinations
By Thomas Escritt and Stephanie Nebehay

Teacher, Rene Kirstein, receives his first dose of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine from nurse Susanne Kugel, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Grevesmuehlen, Germany, March 5, 2021. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer

BERLIN/GENEVA (Reuters) - Germany, France and Italy said on Monday they would suspend AstraZeneca COVID-19 shots after several countries reported possible serious side-effects, but the World Health Organization (WHO) said there was no proven link and people should not panic.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209732-germany-italy-france-suspend-astrazeneca-shots-amid-safety-fears-disrupting-eu-vaccinations/

 

Coup strands over a million Myanmar workers in Thailand

Largest Burmese community abroad can only watch the unfolding misery

People attended a candlelit prayer vigil outside the U.N. offices in Bangkok on Mar. 4 for those who died in anti-coup protests in Myanmar.   © Reuters

APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT, Nikkei staff writer

BANGKOK -- More than one million workers from Myanmar living in Thailand are standing by helplessly as the military ramps up brutality in their home county to try and break the civil disobedience movement.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209733-coup-strands-over-a-million-myanmar-workers-in-thailand/

 

You are more than just your beauty – Amanda Obdam
By Nad Bunnag, Thai PBS World

“When you think of someone beautiful in Thailand, they have to be skinny, to be white and have long hair, and everyone thinks that way.”

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209737-you-are-more-than-just-your-beauty-–-amanda-obdam/

 

Judge in George Floyd police trial weighs impact of $27 million settlement on jury
By Jonathan Allen

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer facing murder charges in the death of George Floyd, is introduced to potential jurors during jury selection in his trial in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., March 15, 2021 in this courtroom sketch from a video feed of the proceedings. REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg

(Reuters) - The judge in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murdering George Floyd, said on Monday he was concerned publicity about the city's $27 million settlement with Floyd's family could influence jurors.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209742-judge-in-george-floyd-police-trial-weighs-impact-of-27-million-settlement-on-jury/

 

Phuket ready for foreign tourists on October 1st 2021

Picture: Ban Muang

Thai media Ban Muang reported that Phuket would be ready to reopen to foreign tourism on October 1st this year after a meeting attended by three local dignitaries under the banner "Phuket and Covid-19 2021".

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209774-phuket-ready-for-foreign-tourists-on-october-1st-2021/

 

Twenty Pattaya hotels apply to offer Area Quarantine to foreign tourists on April 1st

Picture: Siam Rath

Siam Rath reported that Area Hotel Quarantine will begin in Pattaya on April 1st, subject to Covid-19 authority approval.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209775-twenty-pattaya-hotels-apply-to-offer-area-quarantine-to-foreign-tourists-on-april-1st/

 

Chiang Mai haze: Thai media report that more than 31,000 affected people seek treatment this year

Picture: Sanook

Sanook reported that more than 31,000 people have gone to state hospitals so far this year with health conditions related to the haze from crop burning that has gripped the province. 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209781-chiang-mai-haze thai-media-report-that-more-than-31000-affected-people-seek-treatment-this-year/

 

Thai PM gets first shot of AstraZeneca vaccine after safety scare

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha receives an injection of the AstraZeneca coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine at the Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, March 16, 2021. Thailand Government House/Handout via REUTERS

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha became the first person to be inoculated with the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in the Southeast Asian country on Tuesday after the rollout had been temporarily put on hold over safety concerns.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209784-thai-pm-gets-first-shot-of-astrazeneca-vaccine-after-safety-scare/

 

Bangkok Bank customers can now withdraw money at 7-Eleven

FILE PHOTO for reference only

Bangkok Bank has expanded the range of services it offers to customers in Thailand.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209787-bangkok-bank-customers-can-now-withdraw-money-at-7-eleven/

TOAT Targets Cannabis Businesses to Compensate Declining Tobacco Income
Paphamon Arayasukawat
 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tobacco Authority of Thailand (TOAT) expects lucrative businesses related to cannabis and hemp extracts will help compensate for deteriorating income from tobacco production.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209791-toat-targets-cannabis-businesses-to-compensate-declining-tobacco-income/

 

Government Speeds up Plans to Prevent Saltwater Intrusion 
Paphamon Arayasukawat   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon has ordered state agencies to speed up developing groundwater resources and water gates to prevent saltwater intrusion amid predictions of severe drought.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209795-government-speeds-up-plans-to-prevent-saltwater-intrusion/

 

Video: Former hotel maid brings six year old child back to life after near drowning - she learned CPR in Norway

PIcture: Daily News

A dramatic video from Buriram in the north east of Thailand showed the moments a 53 year old woman gave a six year old boy CPR after he fell in water near a construction site.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209799-video-former-hotel-maid-brings-six-year-old-child-back-to-life-after-near-drowning -she-learned-cpr-in-norway/

 

Thai tech police raid alleged loan sharking company using "Easy Money" app

Picture: Daily News

Thailand's technology police armed with a search warrant went to the offices of GW Service Co Ltd on the fifth floor of Forum Tower on Ratchada Phisek Road in Huay Kwang, Bangkok yesterday. 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209801-thai-tech-police-raid-alleged-loan-sharking-company-using-easy-money-app/

 

Pattaya: Three suspects charged in connection with abduction and threats made against two 18 year old women

Picture: Naew Na

Naew Na reported on developments from a case on March 8th when two 18 year old women were abducted and threatened with a baseball bat and a gun. 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209803-pattaya-three-suspects-charged-in-connection-with-abduction-and-threats-made-against-two-18-year-old-women/

 

"Madam of Bahrain" arrested on false ID and passport charges

Picture: Daily News

A Thai woman who allegedly arranged for compatriots to go to the Gulf to offer sexual services at a massage shop she runs in Bahrain was arrested in Bangkok yesterday.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209807-madam-of-bahrain-arrested-on-false-id-and-passport-charges/

Promising people vaccine shots and cash payments, Biden White House kicks off stimulus tour
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Nandita Bose

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden is applauded by Vice President Kamala Harris and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) as he arrives to speak about the $1.9 trillion "American Rescue Plan Act" during an event to celebrate the legislation in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, U.S., March 12, 2021. REUTERS/Tom Brenner/File Photo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With a promise of "shots in arms and money in pockets," President Joe Biden on Monday kicked off a week of promotion and travel for the $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill he signed into law last week to help the country move past the COVID-19 pandemic.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209809-promising-people-vaccine-shots-and-cash-payments-biden-white-house-kicks-off-stimulus-tour/

 

Not so fast! D-Day of April 1st for new speed limit is only 50 km stretch of road, for now

PIcture: Daily News

Reports that motorists could go 120 kms an hour on certain roads seem to have been a little premature. 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209811-not-so-fast-d-day-of-april-1st-for-new-speed-limit-is-only-50-km-stretch-of-road-for-now/

 

Police sergeant murders girlfriend at Surat Thani coffee shop

Thai caption: Cop kills girlfriend, suicide attempt fails//Sanook

Sanook reported that the mood was somber at a cremation ceremony for 35 year old Summita yesterday.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209814-police-sergeant-murders-girlfriend-at-surat-thani-coffee-shop/

 

Thailand slight spike in new COVID-19 cases

REUTERS FILE PHOTO for reference only

Thailand reported 149 new COVID-19 infections on Tuesday

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209816-thailand-slight-spike-in-new-covid-19-cases/

 

IMF sees Thai economy growing 2.6% this year
By Orathai Sriring

FILE PHOTO: People walk past a Skytrain (Bangkok Mass Transit System) construction site in Bangkok, Thailand May 13, 2018. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's economic recovery is expected to be sluggish with growth of 2.6% in 2021 after last year's slump, and it should continue accommodative policies to support the recovery, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209818-imf-sees-thai-economy-growing-26-this-year/

 

Police assure Pla Wan tested for alcohol
By The Phuket News

A photo posted with the Phuket Provincial Police statement of assurance that Mr Vorasit has been tested for alcohol. Photo: Phuket Provincial Police

PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have announced a statement of assurance that Vorasit ‘Pla Wan’ Issara, the owner of the five-star Sri Panwa resort who was injured in a car accident south of Phuket Town on Sunday night (Mar 14), has been tested for alcohol, but have yet to make public the test results.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209821-police-assure-pla-wan-tested-for-alcohol/

 

Jungceylon remains partially open, management confirm
By Eakkapop Thongtub

The announcement from management. Photo: Jungceylon

PHUKET: The management of the Jungceylon department store has released an announcement to confirm that the store remains partly open from today (Mar 16) after various reports circulating on social media platforms had suggested it was closed.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209835-jungceylon-remains-partially-open-management-confirm/

 

DSI Finds Aliens with Thai ID and Illicit Business

BANGKOK, March 16 (TNA) - The Department of Special Investigation has investigated a case in which 255 aliens allegedly had fake Thai identities in Wiang Kaen district of Chiang Rai and some of them ran illicit business.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209837-dsi-finds-aliens-with-thai-id-and-illicit-business/

 

Trained sniffer dogs to be sent to airport to detect asymptomatic COVID-19 cases

Sniffer dogs, specially trained to detect people infected with COVID-19 who do not exhibit symptoms, will soon be sent to international airports and seaports to help identify asymptomatic cases among arrivals from abroad.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209841-trained-sniffer-dogs-to-be-sent-to-airport-to-detect-asymptomatic-covid-19-cases/

 

BMA Uses COVID-19 Vaccine in Bang Khae

BANGKOK, March 16 (TNA) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration plans to inoculate people in Bang Khae district against COVID-19 to contain the disease there as soon as possible.

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1209850-bma-uses-covid-19-vaccine-in-bang-khae/