webfact Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Thailand to shut construction sites, seal off camps to contain virus FILE PHOTO: Labourers work at a construction site in downtown Bangkok, Thailand June 19, 2017. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand will close hundreds of construction sites and prevent workers from leaving their camps for a month, its prime minister said on Friday, in an effort to tackle the country's worst coronavirus outbreak so far. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221739-thailand to-shut-construction-sites-seal-off-camps-to-contain-virus/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 25, 2021 Author Share Posted June 25, 2021 PM unsure 7-day lockdown of Bangkok will stop spread of COVID-19 File photo / An empty street in Bangkok on April 3, 2020, ahead of a nationwide night curfew / AFP Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha remains non-committal on the proposal to lockdown Bangkok for seven days, to contain the ongoing spread of COVID-19, saying that he has to consider the issue very carefully and hear the opinions of all stakeholders, including people in the capital, about the impacts from such drastic action. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221721-pm-unsure-7-day-lockdown-of-bangkok-will-stop-spread-of-covid-19/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 25, 2021 Author Share Posted June 25, 2021 Bangkok in Dire Need of Hospital Beds BANGKOK (TNA) – The government rushed into preparing more hospital beds for COVID-19 patients in Bangkok where there were as many as 107 clusters of the disease’s outbreaks, rising by eight over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221720-bangkok-in-dire-need-of-hospital-beds/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 25, 2021 Author Share Posted June 25, 2021 Chula Uni recruiting 174 volunteers for human trials of its COVID-19 vaccine Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University’s Centre of Excellence in Vaccine Research and Development is recruiting 174 volunteers for human trials of its vaccine, known as ChulaCov19, scheduled to start at the end of August. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221743-chula-uni-recruiting-174-volunteers-for-human-trials-of-its-covid-19-vaccine/ 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 25, 2021 Author Share Posted June 25, 2021 Patong Tunnel, at 3.98km long, to cost B14.4bn, work slated to start in 2023 By The Phuket News Image: Expressway Authority of Thailand / file PHUKET: Construction of the long-awaited Patong Tunnel project, spanning 3.98km from Kathu to Patong at a cost of B14.47 billion, is now expected to begin in 2023 and open for service in 2027, Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) Deputy Governor Gardphajon Udomdhammabhakdi has revealed. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221744-patong-tunnel-at-398km-long-to-cost-b144bn-work-slated-to-start-in-2023/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 25, 2021 Author Share Posted June 25, 2021 Teenage motorbike driver injured, nearly hung, after running into loose hanging communication cables in Pattaya By Goong Nang(GN) Pattaya – A teenage driver has sustained several injuries after she became entangled by hanging telecommunications cables and fell off her motorbike in South Pattaya on a dark road yesterday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221746-teenage-motorbike-driver-injured-nearly-hung-after-running-into-loose-hanging-communication-cables-in-pattaya/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 25, 2021 Author Share Posted June 25, 2021 Official: Lopburi drought “doing better” By Pear Maneechote The seasonal drought crisis gripping Lopburi province, which has led to a shortage of clean water this past month, is finally “doing better,” an official from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) told Thai Enquirer on Friday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221747-official-lopburi-drought-“doing-better”/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 25, 2021 Author Share Posted June 25, 2021 TAT, National Blood Centre organised “Keep Giving” blood donation Four-day blood donation activity recorded great success, while encouraging community togetherness. TAT Newsroom Bangkok, 25 June, 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report the success of the “Keep giving because something never stops” blood donation activity that was held from 21-24 June, 2021, at the National Blood Centre in Bangkok. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221748-tat-national-blood-centre-organised-“keep-giving”-blood-donation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 26, 2021 Author Share Posted June 26, 2021 Thailand reports 4,161 new COVID-19 cases, 51 more deaths REUTERS FILE PHOTO for reference only Thailand on Saturday (June 26) reported 4,161 new COVID-19 cases and 51 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221760-thailand-reports-4161-new-covid-19-cases-51-more-deaths/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 26, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 26, 2021 Pattaya: 121 foreigners and Thais arrested drinking alcohol at restaurants and beach gatherings Picture: Siam Chon News Siam Chon News reported this morning that at 12.30 am today the Chonburi provincial police and local officers raided two establishments in south Pattaya arresting Thais and foreigners and also arrested 20 people drinking alcohol on the beach. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221763-pattaya-121-foreigners-and-thais-arrested-drinking-alcohol-at-restaurants-and-beach-gatherings/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 26, 2021 Author Share Posted June 26, 2021 Samui, Phangan and Koh Tao are ready! From 15th they'll join sealed route "sandbox" scheme File photo//Credit: Love and Road An upbeat governor of Surat Thani province in the south of Thailand said that three of his islands would be ready to take part in the "sandbox" experiment. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221764-samui-phangan-and-koh-tao-are-ready-from-15th-theyll-join-sealed-route-sandbox-scheme/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 26, 2021 Author Share Posted June 26, 2021 Bangkok Covid crisis: Governor announces 596 more beds to be available Picture: Sanook Bangkok's governor Gen Aswin Khwanmuang held a meeting with health staff via WEBEX technology to discuss provision for beds for those infected with Covid-19 in the Thai capital. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221765-bangkok-covid-crisis-governor-announces-596-more-beds-to-be-available/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 26, 2021 Author Share Posted June 26, 2021 Labour minister calls for employers not to move migrant workers across provincial lines Picture: Daily News Thailand's Labolur Minister Suchart Chomklin yesterday appealed to employers of migrant workers not to move them across provincial lines. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221772-labour-minister-calls-for-employers-not-to-move-migrant-workers-across-provincial-lines/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 26, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 26, 2021 Pile up in Bangkok leaves netizens rushing to buy lottery tickets Picture: Sanook Sanook reported on a pile-up on Thepparak Road in Samut Prakarn near Bang Plee Big C heading towards Bang Plee. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221773-pile-up-in-bangkok-leaves-netizens-rushing-to-buy-lottery-tickets/ 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 26, 2021 Author Share Posted June 26, 2021 A bridge over troubled waters gets a makeover (Photo by Sirinya Wattanasukchai) The scene is hardly unfamiliar: youngsters taking selfies, a couple in full wedding attire posing for photos before their big day, groups of friends all wearing face masks, having fun in the open air. They are not in a park, however, but interestingly have flocked to Bangkok’s first skywalk, which despite having been open for two decades, has always been underused. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221775-a-bridge-over-troubled-waters-gets-a-makeover/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 26, 2021 Author Share Posted June 26, 2021 Phuket officials issue new order for Sandbox tourist arrivals from July 1 By The Phuket News The order was released while Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow and Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn were inspecting the newly established ‘Phuket Sandbox Operation Center’ yesterday (June 25). Photo: PR Phuket PHUKET: Phuket officials have issued a comprehensive provincial order including all the key requirements and conditions for international tourists entering the province from July 1. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221777-phuket-officials-issue-new-order-for-sandbox-tourist-arrivals-from-july-1/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 26, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 26, 2021 Thai lady gets 200K damages after husband sneaks off to marry mia noi Picture: Sanook It was a case that captivated the nation earlier in the year - a wife holding a "tabian somrot" or marriage certificate turning up at her husband's wedding to his mistress. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221778-thai-lady-gets-200k-damages-after-husband-sneaks-off-to-marry-mia-noi/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 26, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 26, 2021 Prachuap boy racers, 14, nabbed - parents and motorcycle shop also face charges Picture: New TV The chief of police in Prachuap Khiri Khan province Maj-Gen Wanchai Tharanatham acted after a clip that attracted much attention online that showed two boys lying down on motorbikes and racing along the Petchkasem Highway in the Bang Saphan area. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221780-prachuap-boy-racers-14-nabbed-parents-and-motorcycle-shop-also-face-charges/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 26, 2021 Author Share Posted June 26, 2021 Thai man arrested for attempted murder of cousin - attacked him with scythe after he didn't pay vehicle instalments Picture: Daily News Railway police under the command of Pol Maj-Gen Amnat Traiphot arrested 35 year old Kittipong "Noi" Pengsakun from Surat Thani. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221783-thai-man-arrested-for-attempted-murder-of-cousin-attacked-him-with-scythe-after-he-didnt-pay-vehicle-instalments/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 26, 2021 Author Share Posted June 26, 2021 Update: Thai-Chinese high speed rail projects talks continue Picture: Daily News Thailand's transport minister Saksayam Chidchob held a teleconference meeting - the 29th one - with a counterpart in China called Ning Jee Jer to discuss progress on the Thai/Chinese high speed rail projects in Thailand, reported Daily News. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221785-update-thai-chinese-high-speed-rail-projects-talks-continue/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 26, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 26, 2021 Phuket Sandbox: Officials say island ready to open, but fewer tourists expected File photo//REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha Officials in Phuket on Friday confirmed that the island is ready to welcome foreign tourists from July 1. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221787-phuket-sandbox-officials-say-island-ready-to-open-but-fewer-tourists-expected/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 26, 2021 Author Share Posted June 26, 2021 Thai Health Authorities Plan New Approach for Coping with Severe COVID-19 Outbreak By Subhabhong Rarueysong BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Public Health Ministry plans a new approach for coping with the severe COVID-19 outbreak, which has seen over 200,000 cases since April this year. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221790-thai-health-authorities-plan-new-approach-for-coping-with-severe-covid-19-outbreak/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 26, 2021 Author Share Posted June 26, 2021 60,000 New Conscripts in Thailand Will Be Vaccinated against COVID-19 By Subhabhong Rarueysong BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has announced that about 60,000 new conscripts and their instructors will be vaccinated against COVID-19 soon, after they report for duty, to help build herd immunity. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221792-60000-new-conscripts-in-thailand-will-be-vaccinated-against-covid-19/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 26, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 26, 2021 Video: No tourists but some of the beaches in Thailand are filthy with trash Picture: 77kaoded There are virtually no tourists to speak of in Thailand but that has not stopped some of the beaches in the country being clogged with trash. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221793-video-no-tourists-but-some-of-the-beaches-in-thailand-are-filthy-with-trash/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Thailand Live 27 June: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1221838-thailand-live-sunday-27-june-2021/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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