THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 7 Apr 2021

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Thailand’s transport minister in Buri Ram hospital for COVID-19 treatment

 

 

Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob is confirmed to be infected with COVID-19, after he developed a fever of 38oC and was admitted to Buri Ram Hospital for observation and tests on Wednesday morning.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212922-thailand’s-transport-minister-in-buri-ram-hospital-for-covid-19-treatment/

 

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One million passengers to arrive at Hua Hin Airport by 2025

 

 

After a number of false starts, Hua Hin looks set to finally benefit from a fully functioning international airport.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212929-one-million-passengers-to-arrive-at-hua-hin-airport-by-2025/

 

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PM: COVID Is Controllable

 

 

BANGKOK, April 7 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha assured that COVID-19 would be under control and field hospitals could be set up in Bangkok to contain the disease.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212940-pm-covid-is-controllable/

 

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Thai rescue unit frees Buddhist monk trapped in flooded cave

 

Rescue workers are seen at Phra Sai Ngam cave during an operation to save a Thai monk trapped after the entrance was flooded at the weekend, according to local media, in Noen Maprang, Thailand April 6, 2021, in this still image taken from video obtained from social media. Video taken April 6, 2021. Mandatory credit THAILAND RESCUE DIVER/via REUTERS

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai rescue workers said on Wednesday they had freed a Buddhist monk trapped inside a flooded cave in Thailand's Phitsanulok province, after he went inside days ago to meditate.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212941-thai-rescue-unit-frees-buddhist-monk-trapped-in-flooded-cave/

 

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Dr. Yong proposes virtual visits to elderly over Songkran to limit COVID-19 spread

 

An virology expert at Chulalongkorn University, Dr. Yong Poovorawan

 

Thailand’s top virologist, Dr. Yong Poovorawan, says the current rate of COVID-19 infection is more serious than a year ago and suggests that the tradition of visiting the elderly, to receive their blessings, be replaced with virtual visits, to reduce the risk of infection.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212942-dr-yong-proposes-virtual-visits-to-elderly-over-songkran-to-limit-covid-19-spread/

 

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You are special, you will not get infected… so what should we do with you?

 

 

For some reason, many people have this mentality, that they will not get infected with the virus that has been rampaging around the world since early 2020. Elites attend exclusive dinner parties, party-goers go clubbing night after night and many social events have seen attendees standing shoulder-to-shoulder…. all without face masks.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212944-you-are-special-you-will-not-get-infected…-so-what-should-we-do-with-you/

 

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At risk cabinet ministers refrain from attending cabinet meeting, observe 14-day quarantine

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The fresh COVID-19 outbreak in Bangkok has spread to different areas and sectors, including political circles. MPs have isolated themselves and refrained from attending parliamentary meetings. Some cabinet ministers, who are at risk, have had to suspend their duties to observe the 14-day quarantine. Transport Minister, Saksayam Chidchob, is one such minister, after a transport official tested positive for the virus.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212916-thai-ministers-in-quarantine/?do=findComment&comment=16371425

 

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CAAT Needs Covid-19 Vaccines for 20,000 Personnel in Aviation Industry

 

 

BANGKOK (์NNT) - The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is seeking Covid-19 vaccines for frontline personnel in the aviation industry as the country sets to reopen to foreign visitors.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212945-caat-needs-covid-19-vaccines-for-20000-personnel-in-aviation-industry/

 

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Eight new COVID infections confirmed in Phuket

 

A screenshot taken from a video of one of the three parties held in Phuket last weekend. Screenshot: via Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET:-- Phuket Public Health Office (PPHO) Chief Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon has revealed that eight people in Phuket have been confirmed as infected with COVID-19.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212947-eight-new-covid-infections-confirmed-in-phuket/

 

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Thailand detects first domestic cases of UK coronavirus variant - expert

 

FILE PHOTO: People are seen at an empty beach in Phuket, Thailand, March 31, 2021. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand has detected 24 cases of the coronavirus variant B.1.1.7 first detected in Britain, a virologist said on Wednesday, its first reported domestic transmission of the highly contagious variant.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212948-thailand-detects-first-domestic-cases-of-uk-coronavirus-variant-expert/

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VIDEO: Incredible footage of monitor lizard trashing a 7-Eleven in Thailand

 

 

Well this isn’t something you see everyday. 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212950-video-incredible-footage-of-monitor-lizard-trashing-a-7-eleven-in-thailand/

 

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Korat & Bueang Kan follows Buriram by implementing 14 quarantine for some visitors

 

Image: Naewna

 

Health officials in Korat have announced restrictions for anyone visiting from five so-called ‘high risk’ areas.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212959-korat-bueang-kan-follows-buriram-by-implementing-14-quarantine-for-some-visitors/

 

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Nigerian romance scammer arrested in Bangkok - victims lost 370 MILLION BAHT!

 

 

Thailand's chief of immigration Lt-Gen Sompong Chingduang announced the arrest of a big player in the conning of Thai women, the so-called romance scam, perpetrated online. 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212962-nigerian-romance-scammer-arrested-in-bangkok-victims-lost-370-million-baht/

 

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Thailand’s third wave of COVID-19 dampens Songkran festivities

 

(Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP)

 

A third wave of COVID-19 infections hit Thailand hard this week, with hundreds of new cases detected on a daily basis in an outbreak that has impacted the highest echelons of government.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212964-thailand’s-third-wave-of-covid-19-dampens-songkran-festivities/

 

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Pattaya: Further delays in construction of 20,000 seat sports stadium

 

 

A deputy mayor of Pattaya told Sophon Cable TV that the contract to build an athletics track and astroturf football pitch at a stadium near the city has been delayed.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212965-pattaya-further-delays-in-construction-of-20000-seat-sports-stadium/

 

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Covid-19: Thai celebrities going down with virus - but Joey Boy tests negative

 

Image: New TV

 

Thai singer Joey Boy - known as the Godfather of Thai Hip Hop - has tested negative for Covid-19 after appearing at a venue where people tested positive. 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1212966-covid-19-thai-celebrities-going-down-with-virus-but-joey-boy-tests-negative/

 

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