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Arson investigation into fatal house blaze and collapse gets underway

 

 

Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire in a three-storey house in the Krisda Nakhon housing estate, which caved in and trapped four rescue workers and the house owner.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212645-arson-investigation-into-fatal-house-blaze-and-collapse-gets-underway/

 

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All visitors to Thonglor pubs in March told to report for COVID-19 screening

 

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is urging all visitors to pubs and other entertainment venues in Bangkok’s Thonglor area in March to log into the “BKKcovid 19” system to arrange COVID-19 tests immediately.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212602-bma-alerts-people-at-risk-of-covid-19-in-thonglor-and-ekkamai-areas/?do=findComment&comment=16366063

 

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Japanese Ambassador to Thailand infected with Covid-19

 

File photo: Japanese Embassy

 

The COVID-19 infection case of the Japanese Embassy Staff April 3, 2021

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212647-japanese-ambassador-to-thailand-infected-with-covid-19/

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Malaysians residing in Thailand advised to register with Embassy

 

 

BANGKOK (Bernama): Malaysians residing in Thailand are advised to register with the Malaysian Embassy in Bangkok or the Consulate General in Songkhla.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212648-malaysians-residing-in-thailand-advised-to-register-with-embassy/v

 

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Cryptocurrency gains momentum in Thailand, across globe     

 

A Bitcoin digital currency ATM shop in Marseille, southern France, on January 8, 2021. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP)

 

Proponents of cryptocurrency are celebrating after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reached a conclusion on how to regulate trading of the asset in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212649-cryptocurrency-gains-momentum-in-thailand-across-globe/

 

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Thailand’s prisons on COVID-19 red alert

 

 

The Corrections Department has suspended visits to prisoners and detainees in all prisons, from Monday until May 5th, after over 100 prisoners and prison officials in Narathiwat and Surat Thani provinces were found to be infected with COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212650-thailand’s-prisons-on-covid-19-red-alert/

 

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Demonstrators of various political shades rally together to demand PM’s ouster

 

 

Hundreds of people, many of them wearing red shirts, are gathered in Bangkok’s Santiporn Park on Ratchadamnoen Avenue today (Sunday), where the Black May memorial is located, to show their opposition to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212651-demonstrators-of-various-political-shades-rally-together-to-demand-pm’s-ouster/

 

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Phuket Opinion: The need for vaccination choice

By The Phuket News

 

People might need a little more choice in order to feel confident in choosing whether or not to sign up to be vaccinated. Photo: PPHO

 

PHUKET: The push to vaccinate as many people in Phuket as possible before the July 1 deadline is underway, with more than 7,000 people receiving their first injections within 24 hours after the first main delivery of vaccines arrived on the island this week.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212652-phuket-opinion-the-need-for-vaccination-choice/

 

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Frankfurt arrivals a sign that Phuket is ready, says Governor

The Phuket News

 

Photo: PR PhuketPhoto: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has hailed the arrival of the flight from Frankfurt yesterday (Apr 3) as a positive sign, saying that Phuket is ready to receive international tourists.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212654-frankfurt-arrivals-a-sign-that-phuket-is-ready-says-governor/

 

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New Campaign to Reduce Traffic Congestion during Songkran

Paphamon Arayasukawat

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Transport Ministry has launched the "Near to Home and Far from Home" campaign to reduce traffic congestion during this year’s Songkran Festival, targeting people living within 300 kilometres from Bangkok

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212655-new-campaign-to-reduce-traffic-congestion-during-songkran/

 

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BoT Will Launch Retail CBDC to Secure Financial Services

Paphamon Arayasukawat

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bank of Thailand (BoT) will launch the Retail Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) by the second quarter next year to provide Thais with access to more convenient and secure financial services.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212656-bot-will-launch-retail-cbdc-to-secure-financial-services/

 

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BMA Will Hold Shopping Fair to Promote Local Products during Songkran

Paphamon Arayasukawat

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will hold a shopping fair to promote local products from 50 districts of Bangkok at Ong Ang Canal in Phra Nakhon district during Songkran from April 9-14, 4-11pm.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212657-bma-will-hold-shopping-fair-to-promote-local-products-during-songkran/

 

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A 33-Year-Old Fueling Crypto Boom Is Worrying Thai Regulators

By Anuchit Nguyen

 

Atichanan Pulges

Source: Bitkub Capital Group Holdings

 

• Bitkub grows into biggest of Thailand’s six crypto bourses

• Thai SEC plans rules to limit risks among young traders

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212658-a-33-year-old-fueling-crypto-boom-is-worrying-thai-regulators/

 

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TAT to woo expat golfers in Thailand 

 

Picture: Siam Sport

 

Good news for expat golfers in Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212659-tat-to-woo-expat-golfers-in-thailand/

 

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COVID-19 in Khon Kaen: Two doctors test positive

 

Picture: Manager

 

Two doctors who work at Khon Kaen University's Srinagarind Hospital have tested positive for COVID-19, health officials confirmed on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212660-covid-19-in-khon-kaen-two-doctors-test-positive/

 

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Thai households struggle with record debt, COVID-19 increases burden

By Orathai Sriring and Satawasin Staporncharnchai

 

FILE PHOTO: People wearing face masks as a measure to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are seen at a train station in Bangkok, Thailand, January 7, 2021. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai farmer Jamras Kongchai is struggling to pay off 500,000 baht ($16,082) in debt as money from the sale of her crops is not enough to make payments.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212661-thai-households-struggle-with-record-debt-covid-19-increases-burden/

 

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Tourism first! Island of Phuket in mass vaccination drive ahead of the rest of Thailand

By Prapan Chankaew and Orathai Sriring

 

People receive the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine as the Thai resort island of Phuket rushes to vaccinate its population amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, and ahead of a July 1 ending of strict quarantine for overseas visitors, to bring back tourism revenue in Phuket, Thailand, April 1, 2021. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

PHUKET, Thailand (Reuters) - In Thailand, it's the all-important tourism sector that has jumped to the head of the COVID-19 vaccination line, with the country's most popular resort island embarking on a mass inoculation programme two months ahead of the rest of the country.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212663-tourism-first-island-of-phuket-in-mass-vaccination-drive-ahead-of-the-rest-of thailand/

 

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Thailand's tourism minister hints at joining travel bubble with Singapore, Australia and NZ in October

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Thailand's minister for tourism and sports Pipat Ratchakitprakan told Daily News that he would be discussing with Singapore about forming a travel bubble with the ASEAN nation next week.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212668-thailands-tourism-minister-hints-at-joining-travel-bubble-with-singapore-australia-and-nz-in-october/

 

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Chumphon: Two test positive for Covid after visit to Bangkok nightclub

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported a health official in Chumphon in the south of Thailand Dr Jirachart Reuangwatcharin as saying that two independent businessmen had tested positive for Covid-19 after trips to Bangkok. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212669-chumphon-two-test-positive-for-covid-after-visit-to-bangkok-nightclub/

 

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Thais travelling far less due to COVID but in favour of special holidays: poll

 

Image: Daily News

 

Daily News published the latest results of a poll conducted by Suan Susit after they asked 1,265 Thais last week about economic stimulation and their travel history.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212670-thais-travelling-far-less-due-to-covid-but-in-favour-of-special-holidays-poll/v

 

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Three students killed after driver runs red light in Sakon Nakhon

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported that three university students were killed after they were hit on their motorcycle by a white Toyota that went through a red light at the Ban That intersection in Muang district of Sakon Nakhon at the weekend.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212671-three-students-killed-after-driver-runs-red-light-in-sakon-nakhon/

 

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21-Year-Old Thai Wins Major Wire to Wire

 

 

Patty Tavatanakit is perhaps not a name most of the world will know, however since today she is making all the front and back pages of the tabloids around the world, with her jump in Poppies Pond on the 18th green.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212674-21-year-old-thai-wins-major-wire-to-wire/

 

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Foreigners caught drink driving forced to teach English to probation officials on Koh Samui

 

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Foreign drunk drivers are teaching English to the staff of the Department of Probation on the island of Koh Samui. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212680-foreigners-caught-drink-driving-forced-to-teach-english-to-probation-officials-on-koh-samui/

 

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Songkran could bring new wave of COVID-19 infections, top virologist warns

 

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Thailand’s leading virologist has warned that the upcoming Songkran festival could result in a new wave of COVID-19 infections.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212685-songkran-could-bring-new-wave-of-covid-19-infections-top-virologist-warns/

 

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Phuket the most popular place for Thai travellers this Songkran

 

File photo: Phuket

 

Online platform Agoda had data that showed Phuket was the most popular place for Thai Songkran travellers this year, reported TNN.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212686-phuket-the-most-popular-place-for-thai-travellers-this-songkran/

 

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Beloved family cat ends up as dinner for huge python

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A post on Facebook tugged at the heartstrings of Thai netizens. 

 

Full story:: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212687-beloved-family-cat-ends-up-as-dinner-for-huge-python/

 

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Bangkok motor show ends with orders for 22,000 cars - up 20% on last year

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that the final curtain came down on the Bangkok International Motor Show at Muang Thong Thani yesterday after a successful 12 days. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212688-bangkok-motor-show-ends-with-orders-for-22000-cars-up-20-on-last-year/

 

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Five foreigners among seven new COVID-19 cases in Chonburi

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Health officials in Chonburi reported seven more COVID-19 cases on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212689-five-foreigners-among-seven-new-covid-19-cases-in-chonburi/

 

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Thailand reports 194 new COVID-19 cases.

 

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Thailand reported 194 new COVID-19 infections on Monday, the highest number of new cases in recent weeks.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212690-thailand-reports-194-new-covid-19-cases/

 

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Video: Jai Yen yen!? Don't tell me to calm down! Suvarnabhumi delays anger passengers

 

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Sanook reported that delayed passengers at Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok gave check-in staff a piece of their minds.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212691-video-jai-yen-yen-dont-tell-me-to-calm-down-suvarnabhumi-delays-anger-passengers/