Month: July 2020
‘Hidden language’: Hongkongers get creative against security law
By The Guardian HONGKONGERS are finding creative ways to voice dissent after Beijing blanketed the city in a new security law and police began arresting people displaying now forbidden political slogans, The Guardian reported today (June 4, 2020) Faced with the sudden threat of prosecution for anything that might promote greater autonomy or independence for …
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Pattaya lifeless as majority of Thai tourists stay away
DESPITE the four-day long weekend stretching from today, July 4, till Tuesday July 7 being well underway, Pattaya beach only managed to attract a few Thai tourists with the expected liveliness not materializing, PostToday reported. This failure to attract a large number of Thai vacationers occurred despite Pattaya having joined the Tourism Authority of Thailand …
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Never seen before discounts at posh Phang Nga resorts
By Peeranut P., Sanook.com PHANG NGA province, which is right next door to Phuket island, is inviting all its friends to pack their bags and come over for a superior travel experience at premium resorts at great value, Sanook.com reported today (July 4, 2020). Phang Nga is renowned for its spectacular beauty, particularly Phang Nga …
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Jealous boyfriend guns down girlfriend, mum and sister in pickup truck
A FURIOUSLY jealous boyfriend shot dead his girlfriend, her mother and older sister and was captured as he tried to flee on his victims’ motorcycle in northeastern Nakhon Phanom province yesterday (July 3), Sanook.com reported today. At 3.30 p.m. Pol Col Chularat Archphirom, deputy inspector for Investigation Muang Nakhon Phanom police station, got word of …
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Rapid Covid-19 test at airport, conditional easing of quarantine
IN A new move Suvarnabhumi Airport in cooperation with the Public Health Ministry has introduced rapid point-of-care Polymerized Chain Reaction (PCR) testing for Covid-19 within the complex with results available in 90 minutes, Sanook.com reported this afternoon (July 3, 2020). While those getting a negative result would not have be placed in state quarantine, they …
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‘Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times’ slogan is illegal: govt
By Reuters, published by Channel NewsAsia Hong Kong: The popular protest slogan “Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times” connotes separatism or subversion, the city’s government said today (July 3), pointing to crimes that are covered under the new national security law imposed by Beijing. The rallying cry appears on placards at rallies, is printed …
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Major Cineplex spurs revival of cinema market with discount passes
MOVIE buffs will be pleased to hear that Major Cineplex Group is offering annual discount passes at 300 baht a month for adults with students having to only pay 200 baht a month, PostToday reported this morning (June 3, 2020). Mr Narute Jiensnong, chief marketing officer of Major Cineplex Group Plc, said as Covid-19 pandemic …
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Biker loses 45 baht weight gold while speeding down a road
A FACEBOOK member posted an announcement searching for 45 baht weight gold ornaments with a reward offered to anyone who finds and returns it, Sanook.com reported this morning (June 3, 2020). The member said she thinks her brother dropped it while speeding down the road on his big bike between Huai Sakae subdistrict and Bueng …
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Sa Kaeo wracked by dengue fever epidemic
OFFICIALS in Sa Kaeo province on the border with Cambodia are accelerating the eradication of Aedes mosquito breeding grounds after 248 people came down with dengue fever in the first half of this year with three fatalities, PostToday reported this afternoon (July 2, 2020). Dr Suphachok Vejphanphaesak, Sa Kaeo public health doctor, said two patients …
HK police arrest suspect at airport as UK offers path to citizenship
By China Daily Hong Kong, CNBC and CNN Hong Kong – Hong Kong police arrested a 24-year-old man at the city’s airport in the early hours of today (July 2) on suspicion of attacking and wounding an officer during anti-government protests on Wednesday. Police posted pictures on Twitter on Wednesday of an officer with a …
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Pattaya nightlife remains quiet despite lifting of lockdown
THE FIRST night after the phase five easing of the coronavirus lockdown took effect yesterday (July 1) saw Pattaya still staying quiet and dull with big pub owners not yet daring to reopen their establishments for fear of failing to cover the cost, Sanook.com reported this morning (July 2, 2020). However bars and karaoke lounges …
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Online gambling den raided, officials among punters
By Thai Newsroom Reporters POLICE RAIDED a suspected online gambling den in disguise of a website designing firm in downtown Hua Hin yesterday. At the shophouse-turned-gambling den, the police rounded up nine suspected online gamblers and seized 66 computers allegedly used in the illegal business. The website designing firm named Richidea has been merely used …
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Police hunting for foreigner who slapped a chemist on Koh Phangan
KOH PHANGAN police are searching for a foreign man who slapped a chemist on Sunday June 28 after a video clip of the two-minute incident was shared by this tourist island’s Line group, Naewna newspaper reported today (July 1, 2020). In a message accompanying the video clip, Koh Phangan Line group said: “With whom is …
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30 arrested as thousands protest against new security law in HK
By Claire Huang, Straits Times Hong Kong – Hong Kong police arrested at least two people under a new national security law today (July 1), shortly after the legislation took effect, as thousands gathered in mass protests on the anniversary of the city’s handover to China. Police fired a water cannon to disperse activists gathered …
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Cigarettes smuggled from Myanmar seized in the woods
By Thai Newsroom Reporters MYANMAR cigarettes have been smuggled into Thai territory and dumped in the woods on the border waiting for someone to pick them up. Kaew Khongwong, chief provincial defense official of Prachuap Khiri Khan, said today (July 1) a total of 160 cartons of Myanmar cigarettes have been found hidden in the …
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Fishermen free three giant whale sharks
By Peeranut P., Sanook.com A FISHERMAN and his crew from Satun province safely released three huge whale sharks that had got entangled in their fishing nets after which they quickly swam off into the open sea, Sanook.com reported yesterday (June 30). Mr Navin Manakitsomboon or Tai Ball, 37, steersman of Por Chok Praphon 1 trawler …