THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 1 Apr 2021

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Smog Crisis in Chiang Mai

 

 

CHIANG MAI, April 1 (TNA) – Smoke haze was critically thick in the northern province as PM2.5 measured as the downtown area of Chiang Mai was covered with wildfire smoke which limited vision and blocked the view of Doi Suthep mountain.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212238-smog-crisis-in-chiang-mai/

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5 Temporary Border Crossings Reopen

 

 

MAE HONG SON, April 1 (TNA) – Five temporary crossings reopened along the Thai-Myanmar border in Mae Hong Son province today to facilitate border trade and local economy after they had been closed since Nov 1, 2020, due to COVID-19.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212240-5-temporary-border-crossings-reopen/

 

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Myanmar protesters burn military's constitution as U.N. envoy warns of 'imminent bloodbath'

 

A man flashes the three-finger salute as he passes burning tires during a protest against the military coup, in Mandalay, Myanmar April 1, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer

 

(Reuters) -Myanmar activists burned copies of a military-framed constitution on Thursday two months after the junta seized power, as a U.N. special envoy warned of the risk of a bloodbath because of an intensified crackdown on anti-coup protesters.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212241-myanmar-protesters-burn-militarys-constitution-as-un-envoy-warns-of-imminent-bloodbath/

 

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Emma Stone responds to Joker similarities in Cruella

 

 

Cruella actress Emma Stone has rubbished claims that her live-action Disney movie is similar to 2019's Joker.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212244-emma-stone-responds-to-joker-similarities-in-cruella/

 

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Dave Grohl to star as the villain in new James Bond movie

 

 

Foo Fighters’ fearless leader Dave Grohl is taking his first steps into Hollywood, starring as the foil to 007 in the long-postponed James Bond movie No Time To Die.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212246-dave-grohl-to-star-as-the-villain-in-new-james-bond-movie/

 

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Brits support Thailand’s plan to open up to vaccinated tourists

 

 

British nationals have indicated they support the Thai government’s plan to re-open to vaccinated tourists from 1 July.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212250-brits-support-thailand’s-plan-to-open-up-to-vaccinated-tourists/

 

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Thai govt confirms list of approved vaccines for foreigners to enter Thailand with reduced quarantine

 

Image: Reuters file photo

 

The Thai government has released its latest guidelines and requirements for foreign tourists wanting to enter the country.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212256-thai-govt-confirms-list-of-approved-vaccines-for-foreigners-to-enter-thailand-with-reduced-quarantine/

 

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As temperatures rise, tigers get chicken ice pops at Thai zoo

 

A tiger plays in water at a tiger zoo in Chaing Mai, Thailand March 31, 2021. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

CHIANG MAI, Thailand (Reuters) - Tigers were fed frozen chicken 'popsicles' and enticed to splash in a wading pool at a Thai zoo on Thursday as temperatures rose.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212266-as-temperatures-rise-tigers-get-chicken-ice-pops-at-thai-zoo/

 

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Anutin to Visit Thai-Myanmar Border Tomorrow

 

 

BANGKOK, April 1 (TNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will visit a border area in Mae Hong Son province tomorrow and bring COVID-19 vaccines for 2,000 officials there.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212268-anutin-to-visit-thai-myanmar-border-tomorrow/

 

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Phuket mass vaccinations begin

 

The Phuket mass vaccination against COVID-19 began today (Apr 1). Photo: PR Phuket)

 

PHUKET:-- Mass vaccinations against COVID-19 have begun in Phuket, with some 3,000 people expected to have received their first injection of the Chinese-made Sinovac vaccine “CoronaVac” at the Indoor Sports Stadium at Saphan Hin today (Apr 1).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212275-phuket-mass-vaccinations-begin/

 

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Phuket Airport prepares for international visitors

 

Photo: Phuket International Airport.

 

PHUKET:-- Phuket International Airport has begun preparations to receive overseas visitors as the island strives to reinvigorate its tourism industry following the government’s confirmation of relaxed quarantine conditions, effective today (Apr 1).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212278-phuket-airport-prepares-for-international-visitors/

 

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Thai baht is worst performing currency in Southeast Asia

 

A big downturn in international arrivals has hit the Thai baht this year.

 

BANGKOK -- The Thai baht was the worst performer among commonly traded Southeast Asian currencies during the first quarter, as its fundamentals were eroded due to lack of tourist spending.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212279-thai-baht-is-worst-performing-currency-in-southeast-asia/

 

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Thailand to see $3.6 bln spending during water festival

 

 

BANGKOK, April 1 (Reuters) - Thailand’s consumer spending could jump 64% to 113 billion baht ($3.61 billion) during the upcoming Thai New Year after last year’s slump when tighter coronavirus curbs were in place, the commerce university said on Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212295-thailand-to-see-36-bln-spending-during-water-festival/

 

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“James Bond Island” in Phang Nga Bay to be assessed for stability

 

 

Deputy Director-General of Thailand’s Department of Mineral Resources, Montri Lueng-ingkasoot, said today that they will assess the stability of the limestone karst towers, which make up the chain of islands, after several similar rock formations, in both the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, have collapsed.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212296-“james-bond-island”-in-phang-nga-bay-to-be-assessed-for-stability/

 

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