Thaivisa Launches New SE Asia Golf Directory

 

 

After the success of Thaivisa’s Golf in Thailand forum, the company has just launched a brand-new forum called Golf in Southeast Asia, which has just gone live.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1218103-thaivisa-launches-new-se-asia-golf-directory/

 

Thailand to tighten border controls after detecting South African COVID-19 variant

 

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BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai border controls will tighten after the discovery of three local cases of the South African COVID-19 variant stemming from illegal border crossings, authorities said on Sunday, as the country grapples to contain its worst coronavirus outbreak yet.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1218106-thailand to-tighten-border-controls-after-detecting-south-african-covid-19-variant/

 

Thailand to restrict cattle, buffalo movements amid animal skin disease outbreak

 

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BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand has ordered strict controls on the movement of cattle and buffaloes after an outbreak of an a virus that causes lumps to form on the animals' skin and can reduce milk production, a government official said on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1218107-thailand to-restrict-cattle-buffalo-movements-amid-animal-skin-disease-outbreak/

 

Dozens arrested in Thailand in raid on gay 'chemsex' party

By Thomson Reuters Foundation

By Nanchanok Wongsamuth

 

File photo for representation only

 

BANGKOK, May 23 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Thai police said on Sunday that they had arrested 62 men for breaching coronavirus restrictions in a raid on a gay "chemsex" party, the country's largest such crackdown during the pandemic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1218108-dozens-arrested-in-thailand-in-raid-on-gay-chemsex-party/

 

437 more COVID-19 cases found in Phetchaburi factory

 

 

437 more COVID-19 infections have been found connected to the Cal-Comp Electronics factory in Phetchaburi province, bringing the total in the cluster to 2,111 so far, according to local authorities.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1218109-437-more-covid-19-cases-found-in-phetchaburi-factory/

 

South African COVID-19 variant cases in Thailand’s South confirmed

 

 

The country’s first three COVID-19 cases of the South African variant, or B.1.351, have been found in the Tak Bai district of Thailand’s southern province of Narathiwat, according to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today (Sunday).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1218111-south-african-covid-19-variant-cases-in-thailand’s-south-confirmed/

 

Procurement of Pfizer, Moderna, J&J urged to cope with South African strain

 

Vials labelled “COVID-19 Coronavirus Vaccine” and a syringe are seen in front of the Pfizer logo in this illustration taken February 9, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

 

A senior doctor, at Siriraj Centre of Research Excellence Management, is urging the government to procure the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines quickly, in preparation for the possible spread of the South African variant in southern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1218112-procurement-of-pfizer-moderna-jj-urged-to-cope-with-south-african-strain/

 

Campaign to help paralysed noodle vendor raises almost B400k

By The Phuket News

 

Mr Aroon Thongplab is currently in hospital receiving ongoing care after being shot and paralysed by a drunken off duty Phuket police officer on Bangla Rd, Patong in February. Photo: Eric Smulders.

 

PHUKET: The campaign recently founded by a Phuket expat to help the noodle vendor who was shot and paralysed on Bangla Road by a drunken off duty policeman has raised almost B400,000 in just one week.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1218113-campaign-to-help-paralysed-noodle-vendor-raises-almost-b400k/

 

Government Assures there are Enough Beds for Rising COVID-19 Cases in Bangkok

By Paphamon Arayasukawat

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has assured that there are enough beds to cope with the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Bangkok and surrounding provinces.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1218114-government-assures-there-are-enough-beds-for-rising-covid-19-cases-in-bangkok/

 

Thailand Maintains Strong Position in Investment and Public Health

By Paphamon Arayasukawat

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has maintained its strong position in investment and public health in the eyes of the international community.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1218115-thailand-maintains-strong-position-in-investment-and-public-health/

 

Thai exports Are Likely Increase by More Than 10% in April

By Paphamon Arayasukawat

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Commerce Ministry has reported that Thai exports are maintaining healthy growth momentum and are likely to increase by more than 10% in April.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1218116-thai-exports-are-likely-increase-by-more-than-10-in-april/

 

‘Phuket Must Win’ must close

By The Phuket News

 

The website that most foreigners in Phuket never saw will stop receiving vaccination registrations for foreigners from Tuesday (May 25), and for Thais on June 5. Screenshot: Phuket Must Win

 

PHUKET: The ‘Phuket Must Win’ web portal for people on the island to register to receive a state-provided COVID-19 vaccination will no longer accept registrations from Thais from June 5, and no longer receive registrations of foreigners after Tuesday (May 25).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1218117-‘phuket-must-win’-must-close/

 

Deputy PM Jurin touts Phuket, Phang Nga travel bubble

By The Phuket News

 

Deputy Prime Minister Jurin met with leading tourism figures from Phuket and Phang Nga yesterday (May 22). Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Jurin Laksanawisit has called for Phuket and Phang Nga to align their provincial entry requirements so that tourists may travel freely between the two provinces.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1218118-deputy-pm-jurin-touts-phuket-phang-nga-travel-bubble/

 

Rojana Dhamma Rescue Foundation in Sattahip temporarily suspends services after potential exposure of rescue workers to Covid-19 patient

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Chonburi – Rojana Dhamma Rescue Foundation, Sattahip yesterday, May 22nd, announced on its Facebook official page a temporary closure of its rescue center after a group of rescuers and volunteers had rescued an injured person who was later found to be positive for the Covid-19 Coronavirus.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1218119-rojana-dhamma-rescue-foundation-in-sattahip-temporarily-suspends-services-after-potential-exposure-of-rescue-workers-to-covid-19-patient/

 

Branch Coffee 2 customers, staff, and local ex-pats help the needy weekly in Jomtien

By Adam Judd

 

 

Jomtien, Thailand-Branch Coffee 2, located on Jomtien Beach heading towards Na Jomtien, has put together a joint effort between customers, local Russian ex-pats, and staff members to assist the needy weekly in the city.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1218120-branch-coffee-2-customers-staff-and-local-ex-pats-help-the-needy-weekly-in-jomtien/

 

5 million doses of Moderna vaccine set for private hospitals in Thailand

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Trasarankul said on Facebook that the Moderna vaccine has been approved in Thailand according to deputy director of the GPO Sirikul Metheeweerangsan.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1218122-5-million-doses-of-moderna-vaccine-set-for-private-hospitals-in-thailand/

 

Delighted expats in Korat receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

 

Picture: Ban Muang

 

Ban Muang reported that the Korat Hall on the fourth floor of Central Nakhon Ratchasima was lively yesterday as Thai nationals and foreigners turned up to register and receive their first doses of vaccine for Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1218123-delighted-expats-in-korat-receive-first-dose-of-covid-19-vaccine/

 

Pfizer preferred vaccine for Thais: Poll

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A poll conducted by Suan Dusit last week indicates that Thai people have high confidence in vaccines for Covid-19 and trust in their health service's information.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1218125-pfizer-preferred-vaccine-for-thais-poll/

 

The vast majority of Thais DO NOT want to quit Thailand and go abroad - but they want their views heard

 

File photo credit: Accidental Travel Writer

 

A Super Poll conducted last week revealed that 81.9% of Thais are more than happy to stay in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1218126-the-vast-majority-of-thais-do-not-want-to-quit-thailand-and-go-abroad-but-they-want-their-views-heard/

 

Thailand reports 2,713 COVID-19 cases, 30 new deaths 

 

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Thailand on Monday (May 24) reported 2,713 new COVID-19 cases and 30 more deaths.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1218127-thailand-reports-2713-covid-19-cases-30-new-deaths /

 

Sattahip to Songkhla car ferry completes test run, service set to begin imminently

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Manager reported that the much hyped car and passenger ferry from Sattahip on the eastern seaboard to Songkhla in the far south had been fully tested.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1218129-sattahip-to-songkhla-car-ferry-completes-test-run-service-set-to-begin-imminently/

 

Thai media reports foreigners ready to make Thailand "their second home"

 

Picture: Thai Rath 

 

Thai Rath had a feature that suggested foreigners - especially potential Chinese and Russian condo buyers - were desperate to come to Thailand to snap up property.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1218130-thai-media-reports-foreigners-ready-to-make-thailand-their-second-home/

 

Back you go! Covid-19 infected worker stole motorbike and fled field hospital in Hua Hin

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that a worker from the south of Thailand infected with Covid-19 at a field hospital within the factory at Quality Pineapple Products made a dash for home.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1218131-back-you-go-covid-19-infected-worker-stole-motorbike-and-fled-field-hospital-in-hua-hin/

 

Dr Yong: Praises Thailand's Covid-19 response and targets 70% jabbed in next four months

 

Picture: Daily News

 

High profile Chulalornkorn University doctor Yong Poovorawan went on his Facebook page to sing the praises of Thailand's response to the pandemic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1218132-dr-yong-praises-thailands-covid-19-response-and-targets-70-jabbed-in-next-four-months/

 

"Trust me I'm a doctor" - quack can't duck the attentions of the CSD!

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The Crime Suppression Division announced the arrest of an online fraudster in Bang Plee, Samut Prakan at the weekend.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1218133-trust-me-im-a-doctor-quack-cant-duck-the-attentions-of-the-csd/

 

Locals left flummoxed by confusing new road layout

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The Department of Rural Roads responded with a work team after someone went on TikTok to say a bend had flummoxed them.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1218134-locals-left-flummoxed-by-confusing-new-road-layout/

 

Alleged murderer arrested after being on the run for 11 years

 

Picture: INN

 

Crime Suppression Division police caught up with an alleged murderer after he went missing for 11 years. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1218135-alleged-murderer-arrested-after-being-on-the-run-for-11-years/

 

Heavy weather warning for Phuket, Andaman coast

By The Phuket News

 

Heavy weather is forecast to continue throughout this week. Photo: Khao Phuket / file

 

PHUKET: The South West Meteorological Center based in Phuket has issued a weather warning advising all small boats to stay ashore as heavy weather along the Andaman coast is expected to continue through Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1218138-heavy-weather-warning-for-phuket-andaman-coast/

 

PM Prayut promotes confidence in Sinovac and AstraZeneca vaccines

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha receiving his second AstraZeneca jab – Thaikufah Facebook page

 

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is promoting public confidence in the Sinovac and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines, the two brands currently being administered in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1218148-pm-prayut-promotes-confidence-in-sinovac-and-astrazeneca-vaccines/

 

70% of people in 11 provinces will be vaccinated by August

By Subhabhong Rarueysong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Communicable Diseases Committee has set a target to vaccinate 70% of the population of 11 provinces by August.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1218153-70-of-people-in-11-provinces-will-be-vaccinated-by-august/