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Strong indications that Thailand will introduce high-risk zones and mandatory quarantine orders

Strong indications that Thailand will introduce high-risk zones and mandatory quarantine orders

March 4, 2020

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BANGKOK: There is no time to lose as migrant Thai workers from South Korea pack their bags and begin returning home through Thai airports. The… Read More ›

Investigation into the death of a 35-year-old man from the virus as foreign passengers detained

Investigation into the death of a 35-year-old man from the virus as foreign passengers detained

March 2, 2020

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BANGKOK: Both the PM Prayut Chan ocha and Minister of Public Health, Anutin Charnverakul, emphasised plans to integrate the response to the virus threat and… Read More ›

Government adopts a carrot and stick approach to student protests with the first coronavirus death in Thailand

Government adopts a carrot and stick approach to student protests with the first coronavirus death in Thailand

March 1, 2020

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BANGKOK: Efforts by public health ministry officials to persuade student activists to call off the rallies to help fight the Convid 19 virus spread in… Read More ›

70-year-old sailboat captain rescued at sea by the Thai navy off Phuket after engine failure 40 miles offshore

70-year-old sailboat captain rescued at sea by the Thai navy off Phuket after engine failure 40 miles offshore

February 27, 2020

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PHUKET: Michael Turner told the press on Tuesday, after warmly thanking Vice Admiral Choengchai Chomchoengpaet of the Royal Thai Navy, that his first order of… Read More ›

Ministry officials scramble to undo the damage of potential virus super spreader who lied to doctors

Ministry officials scramble to undo the damage of potential virus super spreader who lied to doctors

February 26, 2020

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BANGKOK: The Minister expressed his disapproval at the actions of a 65-year-old grandfather who lied to officials at a Bangkok medical centre on Sunday when… Read More ›

Popular UK soccer coach battles for his life in hospital after developing severe pneumonia in Pattaya

Popular UK soccer coach battles for his life in hospital after developing severe pneumonia in Pattaya

February 25, 2020

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PATTAYA: Mark McKeown is the head coach with Planet Football in Pattaya where he has been involved in coaching and teaching football to underprivileged children… Read More ›

20 injured in train collision in Ratchaburi province between freight and passenger train on Monday

20 injured in train collision in Ratchaburi province between freight and passenger train on Monday

February 25, 2020

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RATCHABURI: A director of the State Railway of Thailand confirmed that three employees of the railway firm were among the injured in the accident which… Read More ›

Two tour bus passengers dead after vehicle overturned near the top of a scenic hill in the South of Thailand

Two tour bus passengers dead after vehicle overturned near the top of a scenic hill in the South of Thailand

February 24, 2020

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NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: Police on Sunday questioned the 47-year-old driver about the incident following the deaths and serious injuries caused to three other passengers.  Two… Read More ›

Thai health boss strongly warns against public protests or political gatherings at this critical time

Thai health boss strongly warns against public protests or political gatherings at this critical time

February 22, 2020

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Dr Thanarak also said that if the situation continues to worsen in Italy, passengers from that country may also have to be screened. He again… Read More ›

Foreign couple stop on their way to their wedding to tend to an injured Krabi motorbike crash victim

Foreign couple stop on their way to their wedding to tend to an injured Krabi motorbike crash victim

February 19, 2020

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The couple appeared extremely proficient at handling the situation until the Krabi rescue team arrived not long after and then cooperated with them. The foreign… Read More ›

Thailand awaits Chinese recovery as oil shoots up amid hopes that the crisis may be over by April this year

Thailand awaits Chinese recovery as oil shoots up amid hopes that the crisis may be over by April this year

February 12, 2020

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Ship at sea: On Wednesday, the Thai Marine Department said it had not been approached by the US ship Westerdam to dock in Thailand following… Read More ›

Boat smash in Phuket leaves two Russian children, a boy and girl, dead with 22 tourists hospitalised

Boat smash in Phuket leaves two Russian children, a boy and girl, dead with 22 tourists hospitalised

February 10, 2020

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22 people taken to 4 different hospitals in Phuket with 15 treated at the site for minor injuries. Police investigation underway according to the marine… Read More ›

Health Minister in an outburst against western foreigners as 7 more are infected by the coronavirus

Health Minister in an outburst against western foreigners as 7 more are infected by the coronavirus

February 8, 2020

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In a statement last night, the minister appeared to target one western foreigner who refused his offer of a free face mask and said that… Read More ›

Austrian dies in falls from the 12th floor in Phuket. Death of 3 Austrian nationals within 48 hours

Austrian dies in falls from the 12th floor in Phuket. Death of 3 Austrian nationals within 48 hours

February 7, 2020

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Austrians Michael Bank De and Hei Delin De, both in their fifties, died instantly on Tuesday when their motorbike hit a pickup head-on while travelling… Read More ›

Thailand repatriates nationals from Wuhan with 6 more infections announced by the Health Ministry

Thailand repatriates nationals from Wuhan with 6 more infections announced by the Health Ministry

February 5, 2020

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The charter flight was provided by Air Asia which is expanding rapidly in Thailand, free of charge. This generous offer was communicated to the government… Read More ›

Thai doctors save life of elderly Chinese woman with new virus drug fix for advanced disease symptoms

Thai doctors save life of elderly Chinese woman with new virus drug fix for advanced disease symptoms

February 3, 2020

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Two doctors at Rajavithi Hospital in Bangkok have notified medical journals of the treatment after having it verified by Chulalongkorn Hospital and the Department of… Read More ›

Thai Airways suspends flights to six Chinese destinations as coronavirus outbreak grows with 304 deaths

Thai Airways suspends flights to six Chinese destinations as coronavirus outbreak grows with 304 deaths

February 2, 2020

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The outbreak has now claimed over 300 lives and the infection rate has jumped to 14,400 as work in 21 provinces in China responsible for… Read More ›

Danish man killed in parachute jump as Russian drowns off Patong Bay on a tragic Saturday morning in the sun

Danish man killed in parachute jump as Russian drowns off Patong Bay on a tragic Saturday morning in the sun

February 2, 2020

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Dane was named only as 30-year-old Mr Stefan. Despite normal pre-flight checks at the small airport in Sri Racha, his parachute later failed due to… Read More ›

Young man dies from a severe skull fracture after crashing into the walls of an old Bangkok fort this morning

Young man dies from a severe skull fracture after crashing into the walls of an old Bangkok fort this morning

February 1, 2020

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Witnesses at the scene saw the man’s motorbike weaving on the road as it rode up an incline towards the Phra Sumen Fort and later… Read More ›

Blind beggar in Nonthaburi exposed as a failed businessman driving an SUV – fined by police at Bang Yai

Blind beggar in Nonthaburi exposed as a failed businessman driving an SUV – fined by police at Bang Yai

January 30, 2020

Crime, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

65-year-old Mr Somporn Kueyen, a gambling addict, came clean with police and told them about his failed business ventures that led him to undertake this… Read More ›

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