THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 23 Mar 2021

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Pump attendant slashed to death after motorcyclist refuses to pay 40 baht for gas

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

A truly shocking crime was committed at an Esso gas station in Pathum Thani in the early hours of Monday morning, reported Naew Na.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1210990-pump-attendant-slashed-to-death-after-motorcyclist-refuses-to-pay-40-baht-for-gas/

 

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Thailand approves $11.3 billion of support measures for businesses

 

FILE PHOTO: A view of the port of Bangkok, Thailand May 26, 2016. REUTERS/Jorge Silva/

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday approved financial measures worth 350 billion baht ($11.31 billion) to help the business sector recover from the impact of coronavirus outbreaks, the country's deputy finance minister Santi Promphat said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211002-thailand approves-113-billion-of-support-measures-for-businesses/

 

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TAT to propose “Sandbox” travel bubble model to the CCSA this Friday

 

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is to propose a new travel bubble model, for tourists from certain countries or cities, to enter the country without the requirement for quarantine, called “Sandbox”. If approved, it will be trialed on the resort island of Phuket.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211007-tat-to-propose-“sandbox”-travel-bubble-model-to-the-ccsa-this-friday/

 

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Kusoldharm Foundation joins efforts to help COVID-afflicted

By The Phuket News

 

Photo: Kusoldharm Foundation 

 

PHUKET: The Kusoldharm Foundation has handed out 1,500 packs of essential goods to local people suffering financial hardship during the ongoing COVID-19 economic crisis, with more to come.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211009-kusoldharm-foundation-joins-efforts-to-help-covid-afflicted/

 

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VIDEO: Bangkok International Motor Show 2021 kicks off on Wednesday

 

 

The 42nd Bangkok International Motor Show 2021 begins on Wednesday at the Impact Challenger Hall in Muang Thong Thani.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211012-video-bangkok-international-motor-show-2021-kicks-off-on-wednesday/

 

 

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Thailand records 401 new COVID-19 cases today, Health Minister claims no third wave

 

 

Thailand today recorded 401 new COVID-19 cases, including a cluster of 318 infections among illegal immigrants held at Suan Plu and Bang Khen detention centres, the CCSA announced today (Tuesday).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1210978-thailand-reports-huge-surge-in-covid-19-cases-1-more-death/?do=findComment&comment=16339103

 

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Dolphin was dead prior to being slashed, officials confirm

By The Phuket News

 

The dead dolphin with slash wounds aground the rocks at Sirinath National Park last Wednesday (Mar 17). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub.

 

PHUKET: Sirinath National Park officers confirmed today (Mar 23) that the spotted dolphin found dead with severe slash wounds across its body last week was actually dead before any cuts had been inflicted.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211014-dolphin-was-dead-prior-to-being-slashed-officials-confirm/

 

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Help for More Than 100 Storm-struck Families

 

 

MAE HONG SON, March 23 (TNA) – Local officials were helping more than 100 families whose houses were damaged by summer storms in Mae Hong Son and Nakhon Ratchasima provinces.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211028-help-for-more-than-100-storm-struck-families/

 

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Government Offers Toll Fee on Expressways during Public Holidays in April

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has announced via its official Facebook page @ThaigovSpokesman that toll fee will be waived on several expressways during public holidays in April.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211030-government-offers-toll-fee-on-expressways-during-public-holidays-in-april/

 

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Remaining Credit from Co-payment Scheme Must Be spent by March 31

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Finance Ministry has reminded people to spend their remaining credit from the co-payment shopping scheme before this month’s end.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211031-remaining-credit-from-co-payment-scheme-must-be-spent-by-march-31/

 

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UPDATE 1-Thailand approves $11.3 bln of support measures for businesses

 

FILE PHOTO: Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput speaks during his first briefing on the economy and monetary policy after taking office in Bangkok, Thailand October 20, 2020. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's economy is expected to return to pre-coronavirus pandemic levels in the third quarter of next year, with the recovery slow and uneven as tourism remains sluggish, the central bank governor said on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211032-update-1-thailand-approves-113-bln-of-support-measures-for-businesses/

 

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English seeking sunshine abroad face hefty new fines

 

FILE PHOTO: Travellers walk through Terminal 2 at Heathrow Airport, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in London, Britain February 14, 2021. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls/File photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Travellers from England will face 5,000 pound ($6,900) fines in new legislation designed to deter non-essential trips and barricade the nation against imported COVID-19 infections.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211034-english-seeking-sunshine-abroad-face-hefty-new-fines/

 

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Woman arrested in Phuket Town drug raid

 

Photo: Phuket City Police

 

PHUKET:-- Police arrested an 18-year-old woman and charged her with possession of crystal methamphetamine (‘ya ice’) in Phuket Town yesterday evening (Mar 22).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211038-woman-arrested-in-phuket-town-drug-raid/

 

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Swedish travel bookings to Thailand increased by 150 percent

 

 

Swedish travelers are eager to travel abroad again, many are interested in traveling far despite the hassle of vaccinations and the most popular destination is still Thailand. According to Adam Györki communications manager at travel operator Tui, some departures to the land of smiles are already fully booked. 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211040-swedish-travel-bookings-to-thailand-increased-by-150-percent/

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Infected detainees at Bang Khen detention centre to be moved to a police field hospital on Wednesday

 

 

393 infected illegal immigrants will be moved from Bang Khen immigration centre to a field hospital inside the police club on Vibhavadi Rangsit highway tomorrow, according to immigration police commissioner Pol Lt-Gen Sompong Chingduang on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211041-infected-detainees-at-bang-khen-detention-centre-to-be-moved-to-a-police-field-hospital-on-wednesday/

 

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The Simpsons boss has "ambitious" plans for Apu post-controversy

 

FOX / CONTRIBUTOR / GETTY IMAGES

 

The Simpsons creator Matt Groening has revealed the show is bringing back controversial character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon and has "ambitious" plans for his return.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211043-the-simpsons-boss-has-ambitious-plans-for-apu-post-controversy/

 

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Bobby Brown Jr died of accidental overdose, says coroner

 

Landon Brown, Bobby Brown Jr, and Bobby Brown arrive at the Hollywood premiere of The Bobby Brown Story in 2018

 

Bobby Brown Jr died of an overdose of alcohol, cocaine and the powerful opioid fentanyl, according to a coroner's report.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211044-bobby-brown-jr-died-of-accidental-overdose-says-coroner/

 

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