By Sheikh Saaliq and Julhas Alam, Associated Press New Delhi — Wide swathes of the coasts of India and Bangladesh were flooded and millions of people remained without power today (21.5.2020), after the most powerful cyclone to hit the region in more than decade left dozens dead and a trail of destruction. In the Indian
Month: May 2020
Car bursts into flames soon after purchase
A COUPLE who had just bought a second-hand passenger car narrowly escaped being killed after the vehicle burst into flames minutes after they drove away from the dealer, Sanook.com reported today (21.5.2020). At 12.30 p.m. police at Pakkret, Nonthaburi province, were alerted of a car ablaze at the side of 345 (Pathumthani-Bang Bua Thong) road
Read moreState of emergency extended till end of June
THE National Security Council passed a resolution this morning (21.5.2020) to extend the state of emergency, due to end on May 31, by a month till end of June, PostToday reported. The council’s secretary-general Gen Somsak Rungsita told the Press that this extension is being made to control the outbreak of Covid-19 and is not
Read moreTravellers allowed to transit through Changi Airport from June 2
(ChannelNewsAsia) Singapore: Singapore will gradually allow travellers to transit through Changi Airport from June 2, as it prepares to ease some Covid-19 restrictions and reopen its borders. “Stringent measures” will be put in place to ensure that the passengers remain in designated facilities in the transit area and do not mix with other passengers at
Read moreHistorical parks, museums reopening and special trains running
By Peeranut P., Sanook.com AS the coronavirus pandemic has started to come under control the Fine Arts Department today (20.5.2020) announced the reopening of historical parks and national museums from Friday May 22 onward while the State Railway of Thailand has launched a temporary special train service, Sanook.com reported. These parks and museums were shut
Read moreFire guts server cabinet at Government Complex
A SERVER cabinet on the 7th floor of Building B at the Government Complex on Chaeng Wattana Road caught fire at 2 a.m. this morning sending thick smoke all the way down to Entrance One on the ground floor, Sanook.com reported today (20.5.2020). Firemen sprayed water to put out the fire and also brought in
Read moreModerna stock ‘to jump another 25%’ on positive Covid-19 vaccine data
By Ben Winck, Business Insider KEY POINTS: Goldman Sachs lifted its price target for Moderna stock to $105 from $63 on Monday after first trials for its coronavirus drug showed “encouraging” results. Moderna announced Monday that all 45 volunteers in the trial produced antibodies to protect against Covid-19 infection. Shares jumped as much as 39%
Read more13 property projects launched at the height of coronavirus outbreak
IT is unbelievable but quite true that last month, when the coronavirus outbreak in this country was its scariest point and the whole country locked down, 13 real estate projects were launched adding 2,740 units to the market worth a total 10.335 billion baht. Dr Sopon Pornchokchai, president of the Agency for Real Estate Affairs
Read morePowerful cyclone Amphan bringing heavy rain
THAILAND is gearing up for the impact of the powerful tropical cyclone Amphan currently moving through the Bay of Bengal towards India and Bangladesh as it is expected to bring heavy rainfall in some areas of the country, particularly the West and the South This tropical cyclone has strengthened with winds topping 260 kph (or
Read moreFormer party executive files case against ‘ghost mask’ gang
THE former chief strategist of Paradonraphab Party has filed a police report against a gang of criminals who have banded under the name “ghost mask” for using weapons to steal face masks and temperature scanners from his building which earlier had been used as this party’s office, PostToday reported this afternoon (18.5.2020). Mr Phanyot Akkhara-amornpong
Read moreAdvertorial: Being ready for the evolution of the new normal at Garden Towers
By Tim Maplethorpe AS a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, society as we know it, will and must change, which as a result will mean our social and working environmental habits will forever be disrupted and in many cases it will be for the better. The idea of getting back to normal will not only
Read moreHua Hin hotels, resorts reopen for business today
By Peeranut P., Sanook.com AFTER having to lockdown for a lengthy period to control the spread of the coronavirus infection the tourism-dependent seaside city of Hua Hin today (18.5.2020) again reopened with its hotels, resorts and restaurants ready to welcome guests, Sanook.com reported. The resort city sprang back to life soon after the daily briefing
Read moreAdopt a grandparent: Young help the old in Bolivian pandemic
By Paola Flores, Associated Press, published by ABC News La Paz, Bolivia — Sergio Royela lived far from his parents in Bolivia and was concerned how they were faring in the quarantine imposed by interim President Jeanine Áñez to stop the spread of the coronavirus. “So, I looked for a neighbour to help me and
Read moreStrict restrictions as malls reopen after easing of lockdown
SHOPPING Malls reopened today (17.5.2020) after the second phase easing of the coronavirus lockdown kicked in with strict screening and control measures enforced as was seen at Central Plaza Ladphrao where only 10 people were allowed in at one time, INN News reported. Customers started flocking to this huge mall even before it opened and
Read moreGreeks return to beaches in heatwave, but keep their umbrellas apart
By Reuters, published by ChannelNewsAsia Athens: Greeks flocked to the seaside on Saturday (May 16) when more than 500 beaches reopened, as the country sought to walk the fine line between protecting people from Covid-19 while reviving the tourism sector that many depend on for their livelihoods. For many people, it was their first foray
Read moreExchange Tower tenants ask Prime Minister for help over rent
RETAIL tenants at Exchange Tower, a commercial office block at Asoke-Ratchadapisek Intersection, submitted a letter to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha asking for justice after having failed to get the building management to waive their rent during the lockdown period only winning an agreement for a partial reduction, PostToday reported this afternoon (16.5.2020). In the letter.the
Read moreForeigner joins in filling one of 120 pantries of sharing in Surat Thani
Surat Thani – This southern province now has 120 pantries of sharing to help the downtrodden in these difficult times and a foreign businessman, who was so impressed by Thai generosity, brought his family along to fill up one of them, PostToday reported this morning (16.5.2020). As the coronavirus pandemic rages on across the world,
Read moreBREAKING NEWS: About-face on reopening Phuket airport
By Bhuva Chira, Sanook.com THE Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) issued an announcement today (15.5.2020) closing Phuket airport, with the stated reason being that the coronavirus pandemic remains a threat, even though it had issued an announcement yesterday allowing it to reopen on May 16, Sanook.com reported. In yesterday’s announcement CAAT said Phuket airport
Read moreCurfew reduced by an hour, malls to reopen
THE Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) meeting this morning (15.5.2020), presided over by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, agreed to reduce the curfew by an hour from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. instead of 10 p.m.to 4 a.m. previously from Sunday May 17 onward, Voice TV and PostToday reported.. Mr Peeraphan Saleeratviphak, Prime Minister’s adviser,
Read morePattaya heavily flooded after bad summer storm
BOTH Pattaya and Banglamung district of Chonburi province were heavily flooded at 3.30 p.m. yesterday after a violent rainstorm lashed the whole area for an hour with floodwaters being 50 centimetres to a metre high at some points, Sanook.com reported this morning (15.5.2020). Flooding was heaviest at Pattaya’s Soi Khao Noi, Sukhumvit and railway roads
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