Phuket reopening plan approved

 

Photo: Royal Thai Government

 

PHUKET:-- The Phuket Sandbox plan has been officially approved by the Centre for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) to allow the island to reopen to foreign tourists by first reducing then eliminating mandatory quarantine requirements.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211535-phuket-reopening-plan-approved/

Egypt train crash kills 32 people, injures scores

 

People inspect the damage after two trains have collided near the city of Sohag, Egypt, March 26, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer

 

CAIRO (Reuters) - At least 32 people were killed and 165 injured when two trains collided in central Egypt on Friday, health ministry officials said, as the prime minister admitted the country's rail network urgently needed modernising.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211558-egypt-train-crash-kills-32-people-injures-scores/

 

Four killed in Myanmar protests; military warns of 'danger' of demonstrations

 

Demonstrators hold flags as they sit on motorcycles during a protest in Launglone, Dawei district, Myanmar March 26, 2021. Dawei Watch via REUTERS

 

(Reuters) - Myanmar's ruling military junta warned on Friday that pro-democracy protesters risked being shot in the head or back as activists called for a huge show of defiance against the generals on the country's Armed Forces Day on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211559-four-killed-in-myanmar-protests-military-warns-of-danger-of-demonstrations/

 

Ask him anything: William Shatner's life story to live on through AI

 

FILE PHOTO: William Shatner who plays Captain James T. Kirk in the original version of Star Trek arrives at the Destination Star Trek London event October 19, 2012. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett/File Photo

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor William Shatner, best known for forging new frontiers on the "Star Trek" TV series, has tapped new technology that will give current and future generations the chance to query him about his life, family and career.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211561-ask-him-anything-william-shatners-life-story-to-live-on-through-ai/

 

Red Line Test Run Starts

 

 

BANGKOK, March 26 (TNA) – The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) started the test run of its Red Line system and the commercial service was expected to begin in November.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211564-red-line-test-run-starts/

 

Recycling plant in Prachin Buri razed, damage estimated at millions of baht

 

 

A recycling plant, owned by Vasansipaphon Trading in Prachin Buri province, caught on fire yesterday afternoon. No fatalities were reported, but the damage is estimated in the tens of millions of baht.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211565-recycling-plant-in-prachin-buri-razed-damage-estimated-at-millions-of-baht/

 

Car bomb explodes in tourist police vehicle in Yala

 

 

A tourist police car was wrecked by an explosion on the Yala to Betong Road, in the Ban-nang-sata district of Thailand’s southernmost province of Yala last night, injuring two police officers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211566-car-bomb-explodes-in-tourist-police-vehicle-in-yala/

 

Former Kaeng Krachan national park chief Chaiwat asked to resign from civil service

 

 

Chaiwat Limlikhit-akson, director of the 9th Office of Area Conservation Management, based in Thailand’s northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani, was asked to resign from the civil service today (Friday), by the civil service committee of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211567-former-kaeng-krachan-national-park-chief-chaiwat-asked-to-resign-from-civil-service/

 

Thailand approves quarantine waiver for tourists, orders more vaccines

 

FILE PHOTO: A person is seen in water near a beach which is usually full of tourists, amid fear of coronavirus in Phuket, Thailand March 10, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun/File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai authorities on Friday agreed to allow foreigners inoculated against the coronavirus to travel to its biggest holiday island without undergoing quarantine, and announced a new order for five million more doses of AstraZeneca's vaccine.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211569-thailand-approves-quarantine-waiver-for-tourists-orders-more-vaccines/

 

Golf-Van Tonder hits right note to beat Jazz in playoff and win Savannah Classic

 

 

(Reuters) - Daniel van Tonder won his first European Tour title with a nail-biting playoff victory over Jazz Janewattananond at the Savannah Classic on Friday as overnight leader Justin Harding failed to clinch his second title in a week in Nairobi.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211570-golf-van-tonder-hits-right-note-to-beat-jazz-in-playoff-and-win-savannah-classic/

 

Thailand drafts in 80,000 police officers to prevent Songkran road accidents

 

 

Tens of thousands of police officers will be drafted in to help prevent accidents on Thailand’s roads during the upcoming Songkran holidays.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211577-thailand-drafts-in-80000-police-officers-to-prevent-songkran-road-accidents/

 

14 day quarantine remains for travellers from some African countries

 

Image: Reuters

 

Some foreigners who enter Thailand will still be required to complete 14 days of quarantine, health officials confirmed on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211578-14-day-quarantine-remains-for-travellers-from-some-african-countries/

 

VIDEO: New ‘Smart Parking’ car park opens in Bangkok

 

Image: Banmuang

 

The first automated, multi-storey car park in Bangkok was unveiled to the public at MRT Sam Yan station on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211580-video-new-‘smart-parking’-car-park-opens-in-bangkok/

 

Thailand road carnage: Nearly half of all bikers don't have a licence - almost two dead PER HOUR

 

 

As the number of motorcycles being purchased and used in Thailand has exploded so has the number of people riding them without a licence and dying on the roads.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211581-thailand-road-carnage-nearly-half-of-all-bikers-dont-have-a-licence-almost-two-dead-per-hour/

 

Big Oud" explains navy personnel transfer to IB after leak - says no favors were granted

 

Image: Daily News

 

Thailand's chief of immigration Lt-Gen Sompong "Big Oud" Chingduang was forced to explain matters after leaks that 41 navy personnel were to be transferred to the IB, reported Daily News yesterday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211585-big-oud-explains-navy-personnel-transfer-to-ib-after-leak-says-no-favors-were-granted/

 

Covid among 400 IB detainees - everything under control says chief

 

Image: Daily News

 

Thailand's immigration chief told the Thai media yesterday that everything was under control after 400 illegal migrants caught Covid-19 in his detention centers. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211586-covid-among-400-ib-detainees-everything-under-control-says-chief/

 

 

Illegal immigrants latest: Malaysians/ Myanmar nationals sneaked across river - Cambodians posing as monks

 

Image: Daily News

 

Thailand's chief of immigration Lt-Gen Sompong Chingduang gave details to Daily News of the latest actions against illegal migrants sneaking into Thailand for work and fraudulent activity.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211588-illegal-immigrants-latest-malaysians-myanmar-nationals-sneaked-across-river-cambodians-posing-as-monks/

 

Alcohol ban in Thailand this weekend

 

 

The sale of alcohol is banned throughout Thailand this weekend.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211589-alcohol-ban-in-thailand-this-weekend/

 

Beating the summer heat

 

(photo by Sasin Tipchai)
 

Experts offer some tips on how people can avoid the dangers associated with a sweaty summer day

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211592-beating-the-summer-heat/

 

TAT launches places of worship tourism campaign

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand has launched a new tourism campaign highlighting temples and other places of worship, offering tourism products for specific tourists while promoting the preservation of Thai traditions.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211594-tat-launches-places-of-worship-tourism-campaign/

 

NBTC eyes policy change to meet evolving broadcast tech

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is evaluating its performance as a regulator, in order to update its policies to meet the digital disruption of the media landscape, allowing broadcasters to implement new technology that best benefits their businesses.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211595-nbtc-eyes-policy-change-to-meet-evolving-broadcast-tech/

 

Bangkok begins vaccinations in Phasi Charoen

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok City Hall has opened a vaccination center in Phasi Charoen district, bordering Samut Sakhon province, with 908 people requesting to be vaccinated at the time of this report.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211596-bangkok-begins-vaccinations-in-phasi-charoen/

 

TCEB launches “MICE WINNOVATION”

Sirakij Pornbanggird

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has launched the “MICE WINNOVATION” project to promote the utilization of innovation and technology in organizing MICE events for the new normal.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211597-tceb-launches-“mice-winnovation”/

 

"You tricked us" - motorcycle food and parcel delivery firm under fire as employees claim 19% rate reduction

 

Image: Sanook

 

Sanook reported that motorcycle delivery personnel of a well known application claim they have been stripped of 19% of their income after the firm changed their rates.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211598-you-tricked-us-motorcycle-food-and-parcel-delivery-firm-under-fire-as-employees-claim-19-rate-reduction/

 

Thai policeman dies after surgery for a broken leg he got a week earlier in a football match

 

Image: Sanook

 

A grieving Thai wife has gone to the media for help after her husband - a policeman in the north east - died after surgery on a broken leg he sustained in a football match.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211599-thai-policeman-dies-after-surgery-for-a-broken-leg-he-got-a-week-earlier-in-a-football-match/

 

Pattaya: Beggars and homeless people cleared off the streets after image problem

 

Image: Sophon Cable TV

 

Sophon Cable TV reported that on Thursday night Sasikamol Liamrak from a homeless persons home run by the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security led other officials to the streets of Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211600-pattaya-beggars-and-homeless-people-cleared-off-the-streets-after-image-problem/

 

Britain nearing vaccine deal with European Union: The Times

 

FILE PHOTO: A dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is prepared in a vaccination centre at Newmarket Racecourse, amid the coronavirus disease outbreak in Newmarket, Britain March 26, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge

 

(Reuters) - Britain is close to striking a vaccine deal with the European Union as soon as this weekend that will remove the threat of the bloc cutting off supplies, The Times reported on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211601-britain-nearing-vaccine-deal-with-european-union-the-times/

 

Aides to New York Governor Cuomo subpoenaed in sexual harassment probe - WSJ

 

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks at an event amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in the Bronx borough of New York City, New York, U.S., March 26, 2021. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/Pool

 

(Reuters) - The New York state attorney general’s office has subpoenaed dozens of officials in New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's administration as part of a probe into sexual harassment accusations, the Wall Street Journal reported late on Friday. https://on.wsj.com/3lUDiZE

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211602-aides-to-new-york-governor-cuomo-subpoenaed-in-sexual-harassment-probe-wsj/

 

Thailand reports 80 new COVID-19 cases, 1 more death

 

 

Thailand reported 80 new COVID-19 infections on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211603-thailand-reports-80-new-covid-19-cases-1-more-death/

 

U.S. novelist Larry McMurtry, who wrote 'Lonesome Dove,' dead at 84

By Cynthia Osterman

 

FILE PHOTO: Writers Diana Ossana (L) and Larry McMurtry accept the Oscar for best adapted screenplay for "Brokeback Mountain" at the 78th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, March 5, 2006. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn

 

(Reuters) - Larry McMurtry, who wrote of complex relationships in novels such as "The Last Picture Show" and "Terms of Endearment," and then helped redefine the American Old West with the epic "Lonesome Dove," has died at 84, his publicist said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1211636-us-novelist-larry-mcmurtry-who-wrote-lonesome-dove-dead-at-84/