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  • World NewsSingapore issues permanent ban for breaking curfew
    Sean KellyTuesday, April 14, 2020
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    Singapore issues permanent ban for breaking curfew

    Twenty four work pass holders had their work permits cancelled and are now permanently banned from working in Singapore for breaking Covid 19 “circuit breaker” rules. The foreign workers were caught eating, drinking and socialising in groups near Tuas View Square in Singapore’s western region. The Ministry of Manpower stepped up inspections of dormitories to ensure safe distancing measures are…

  • Covid-19 NewsThailand cannot lower its guard in the battle against Covid-19
    AnukulMonday, April 13, 2020
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    Thailand cannot lower its guard in the battle against Covid-19

    Yesterday, Dr. Taweesilp Visanuyothin, spokesman for the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration says, “despite the declining numbers of the Covid-19 infections, the Kingdom cannot lower its guard because our neighbouring countries are still at high risk.” “The decreased number of new infections is good news for the traditional Thai New Year (Songkran), though high numbers of new cases recorded in…

  • Covid-19 NewsCoronavirus UPDATE – first deaths in New Zealand, Sri Lanka. Singapore cancels citizen’s passport.
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    Coronavirus UPDATE – first deaths in New Zealand, Sri Lanka. Singapore cancels citizen’s passport.

    Covid-19 cases around the world have now reached 723,732. A week ago (March 23) there was 378,000 cases in the world. There have been exactly 34,000 deaths recorded globally (as of 2.30pm Monday Thai time) with over 151,000 people recovered. The USA leads the world count with 142,735 cases followed by Italy with 97,689 cases and 10,799 deaths. Here are…

  • Covid-19 NewsHandful of Thais catch last flight back to Thailand from Singapore
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    Handful of Thais catch last flight back to Thailand from Singapore

    Flights are thin on the ground now and very few regional carriers are still in the air. Singapore Airlines Flight 972 was the last scheduled service to Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport. Passengers, only a few dozen, mostly Thais fleeing back home to ride out the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, flew out of Singapore’s Changi Airport yesterday. Airlines worldwide are cutting flights and grounding…

  • World NewsThai airways cancels 32 flights to 12 countries
    AnukulWednesday, March 18, 2020
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    Thai airways cancels 32 flights to 12 countries

    Reports from Thai Airways International say that due to the spread of the Covid-19 disease the national airline is obligated to announce the cancellation of international flights. In order to meet the traveling needs of decreasing passengers, the airline have announced cancelled flights to and from 12 countries, totalling 32 flights. These flights include… 1. Nepal, Kathmandu, 2 flights, TG…

  • Việt NamCovid-19 ngày 15/3: Số ca tử vong và nhiễm mới tăng chưa từng có
    Thuỳ DungMonday, March 16, 2020
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    Covid-19 ngày 15/3: Số ca tử vong và nhiễm mới tăng chưa từng có

    Pháp, Iran, Singapore, Malaysia, Tây Ban Nha và Italia có số ca tử vong, nhiễm mới virus corona trong ngày tăng cao đột biến. Pháp quay cuồng Cơ quan Y tế công cộng Pháp thông báo ghi nhận thêm 36 trường hợp tử vong vì Covid-19 hôm qua và cũng là mức tăng cao nhất từ khi dịch bùng phát…

  • World NewsSingapore coronavirus patients to have their meals, medicine delivered by robot
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    Singapore coronavirus patients to have their meals, medicine delivered by robot

    Patients at a Singapore hospital suspected or confirmed to be infected with the Covid-19 coronavirus will soon get their meals and medicines from a robot. What’s more, a second robot is being deployed to clean, and will chat with patients in four languages, as well as “Singlish.” Details of the use of the robot technology were outlined in Singapore’s Ministry…

  • Covid-19 NewsThai Health Minister laughs at media when asked about his ‘travel restrictions’ document
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    Thai Health Minister laughs at media when asked about his ‘travel restrictions’ document

    “When asked directly why he deactivated his Facebook account after publishing the official memos, signed by himself, Anutin laughed and attempted to deflect the question.” The Thailand government, specifically the gaffe-prone Public Health minister, has thrown the holiday plans of thousands into confusion after the Minister’s orders for any new arrivals from 11 destinations to go into self-imposed quarantine (for…

  • Việt NamHơn chục nước hạn chế công dân Hàn Quốc vì lo ngại virus corona
    Thuỳ DungTuesday, February 25, 2020
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    Hơn chục nước hạn chế công dân Hàn Quốc vì lo ngại virus corona

    Ít nhất 15 quốc gia, vùng lãnh thổ đã áp lệnh cấm, hạn chế công dân Hàn Quốc hoặc người nước ngoài từng đến Hàn Quốc vì lo ngại virus corona. Hôm nay, Trung tâm Kiểm soát và Phòng ngừa Dịch bệnh Hàn Quốc (KCDC) ghi nhận thêm 60 ca nhiễm nCoV mới, tổng số 893 bệnh nhân nhiễm virus…

  • World NewsSingapore megachurch suspends services, goes online
    ThaigerFriday, February 14, 2020
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    Singapore megachurch suspends services, goes online

    Facing a burgeoning crisis in the southeast Asian island-state, Singapore’s biggest megachurch, with a congregation of 16,000, will stop holding services this weekend due to the rising number of coronavirus cases and instead broadcast its lively, gospel-style message online. City Harvest Church is one of the most profitable churches in Asia, but has been embroiled in a corruption scandal in…

  • Covid-19 NewsCoronavirus UPDATE – sharp increase in cases, UK officials battle to contain a new threat
    ThaigerThursday, February 13, 2020
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    Coronavirus UPDATE – sharp increase in cases, UK officials battle to contain a new threat

    There’s been a sharp spike in new cases of coronavirus, principally in the central Chinese province of Hubei. There are now 60,373 world cases, 59,805 in China. 1,369 people have died and over 6,000 recovered. 242 new deaths were recorded yesterday, the deadliest day since the start of the outbreak. So what’s behind the big rise? It’s not actually a spike…

  • Covid-19 NewsCoronavirus UPDATE: Thai cases up to 19, US declares coronavirus a public health emergency
    ThaigerSaturday, February 1, 2020
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    Coronavirus UPDATE: Thai cases up to 19, US declares coronavirus a public health emergency

    Total confirmed worldwide cases: 11,374 Total confirmed cases in China: 11,221 Total conformed cases in Thailand: 19 Total deaths: 259 And, as the weeks wear on, it is clear that most people are recovering from their symptoms and getting on with their lives. No one, outside of China, has died from the coronavirus infection. Many countries have now issued strict…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket resort owners Castlewood Group goes into liquidation
    ThaigerWednesday, December 18, 2019
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    Phuket resort owners Castlewood Group goes into liquidation

    UPDATE: “The liquidation is for Singapore assets only, NOT Thai assets, the (Phuket) hotel is not being liquidated and operating as normal,” according to the Dream Phuket Hotel & Spa General Manager Chris Adams. PHOTO: Couple Travel The World The future of a Phuket resort in the booming Layan Beach/Cherngtalay area, funded by a Singapore-based property developer, is under a cloud following…

  • Việt NamSingapore: Kích nổ quả bom từ Thế chiến II
    Thaiger Việt NamWednesday, November 20, 2019
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    Singapore: Kích nổ quả bom từ Thế chiến II

    ẢNH: VTV Singapore vừa cho kích nổ thành công một quả bom xuất hiện từ Chiến tranh thế giới II. Đầu tuần trước, một nhóm công nhân đào đất tại công trường xây dựng đã đào được một quả bom nặng tới 50 kg ngay giữa trung tâm thành phố. Do quả bom có khối lượng lớn và nằm ngay…

  • World NewsHong Kong property investors turn to SE Asia
    ThaigerSunday, October 27, 2019
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    Hong Kong property investors turn to SE Asia

    “But now mainland Chinese, who traditionally viewed property in Hong Kong as a safe investment, are opting for rival financial hub Singapore and other south east Asian property hot spots.” by Sam Reeves, with Catherine Lai in Singapore From luxury Singapore apartments to Malaysian seafront condos, Hong Kong investors are shifting cash into Southeast Asian property, demoralised by increasingly violent protests…

  • Thai LifeHelsinki to Singapore, by bike
    ThaigerMonday, October 7, 2019
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    Helsinki to Singapore, by bike

    PHOTO: Aurelie and Marco, now heading south through Thailand Aurelie and Marco are 36 years old, married, and passionate about cycling. She’s French and he’s half English/half İtalian. Together they have decided to live their lifelong dream; to cycle across the globe. Their chosen path is taking them from Helsinki to Singapore. The pair arrived in Chiang Mai yesterday and…

  • World NewsLeclerc takes Singapore GP pole, Hamilton shares front row
    ThaigerSunday, September 22, 2019
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    Leclerc takes Singapore GP pole, Hamilton shares front row

    PHOTO: Charles Leclerc on top after grabbing in pole position – Reuters “Lewis Hamilton admits he is surprised to be next to a Ferrari on the grid after qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix alongside pole-winner Charles Leclerc.” Championship leader Hamilton was able to do little to prevent Ferrari’s Leclerc from claiming consecutive victories in Spa and Monza in the last…

  • World NewsSouthern Thailand smog well above safe levels
    ThaigerFriday, September 20, 2019
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    Southern Thailand smog well above safe levels

    PHOTOS: Charoon Thongnual – The Nation Hat Yai, the main city in Songkhla, has been among the worst hit by the smog engulfing parts of southern Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and the Indonesian islands of Sumatra and Borneo. The business district of Hat Yai has been hard hit with PM2.5 particles exceeding the safety standards of 50 (set by the World…

  • World NewsIndonesia’s President Jokowi says he is “embarrassed” by fires
    ThaigerThursday, September 19, 2019
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    Indonesia’s President Jokowi says he is “embarrassed” by fires

    PHOTO: Singapore, days before the 2019 Grand Prix – DL Dozens of people have now been arrested over their alleged involvement in Indonesia’s massive forest fires. Thousands of hectares of rain forest and plantations have been burned, with the smoke and haze drifting in neighbouring Malaysia, Singapore and southern Thailand. Dedi Prasetyo, Indonesia’s National Police spokesman has confirmed 185 people…

  • World NewsCan Hamilton pull off a Singapore hat-trick in the haze?
    ThaigerWednesday, September 18, 2019
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    Can Hamilton pull off a Singapore hat-trick in the haze?

    “Hamilton has taken four of Mercedes’ five victories at the demanding 23-turn city street circuit and is looking for a third consecutive triumph.” by John O’Brien Lewis Hamilton is hoping his march towards a sixth Formula One world title Singapore this week won’t be affected by smoke from wildfires raging next door in Indonesia. The city state has been plagued…

  • World NewsGrab creates finance and payments revolution in Southeast Asia
    Maya TaylorWednesday, August 28, 2019
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    Grab creates finance and payments revolution in Southeast Asia

    PHOTO: Grab.com While Southeast Asia’s economy shows huge potential for growth, around 73% of the population still doesn’t have a bank account, severely limiting the upward mobility of both individuals and organisations. Enter Grab, the ride-hailing app, which is introducing a range of financial services in Singapore, including micro-insurance for small to medium sized companies, and post-paid products. Instead of…

  • World NewsSingapore aims for paper-less border arrival by 2021
    ThaigerWednesday, August 21, 2019
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    Singapore aims for paper-less border arrival by 2021

    Singapore is extending its SG Arrival Card trial that will allow visitors to submit an electronic arrival card in advance to speed up processing at border checkpoints The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority has announced the beta trial of the SG Arrival Card project last week. The trial has been ongoing since last year and will phase out the paper arrivals card…

  • World NewsSingapore’s exports crash in June, the biggest drop in 6 years
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    Singapore’s exports crash in June, the biggest drop in 6 years

    Edited from The Straits Times – Asian News Network Singapore’s exports have crashed by double digits for the fourth straight month. June’s figures show shipments in the key electronics sector sinking by 32%. This is the biggest year-on-year drop since shipments sank 33.2 per cent in February 2013. It is also sharply below analysts’ expectations of a 9.6% plunge, according…

  • World NewsSingapore economy slides closer to recession, figures worse than expected
    ThaigerFriday, July 12, 2019
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    Singapore economy slides closer to recession, figures worse than expected

    Singapore’s economy has tanked in Q2, slowing again after hitting the lowest rate since the global financial crisis of 2008 in Q1 this year. The Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry pegged Singapore’s economic growth at a mere 0.1% in the second quarter of this year, well below analysts’ expectations of 1.1%, according to a Bloomberg forecast. It is also a far…

  • World NewsKata Rocks launches new partnership with Singapore Yacht Show
    ThaigerTuesday, April 30, 2019
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    Kata Rocks launches new partnership with Singapore Yacht Show

    The Singapore Yacht Show 2019, was held between April 11 to 14 2019 for its 9th year, at the prestigious ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove. This year, the Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous (KRSR) launched a marketing partnership with the SYS2019 giving the KRSR team a great opportunity to meet a full range of people. From existing partners to new ones, by…

  • World NewsFacebook won’t build data centres in countries with bad human rights records, except Singapore
    ThaigerThursday, March 14, 2019
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    Facebook won’t build data centres in countries with bad human rights records, except Singapore

    Mark Zuckerberg promised in a lengthy blog post that the company wouldn’t build data centres in countries with poor human rights. But he chose to ignore Singapore’s track record in human rights, declaring the city-state home to Facebook’s first data center in Asia to “serve everyone.” “As we build our infrastructure around the world, we’ve chosen not to build data centres in…

  • Covid-19 NewsSingapore Covid-19 patients to have their meals, medicine delivered by robot.
    ThaigerTuesday, March 5, 2019
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    Singapore Covid-19 patients to have their meals, medicine delivered by robot.

    Patients at a Singapore hospital suspected or confirmed to be infected with the Covid-19 coronavirus will soon get their meals and medicines from a robot. What’s more, a second robot is being deployed to clean, and will chat with patients in four languages, as well as “Singlish.” Details of the use of the robot technology were outlined in Singapore’s Ministry…

  • Bangkok News51 year old Frenchman arrested over allegations of soliciting sex with teenagers
    ThaigerWednesday, February 6, 2019
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    51 year old Frenchman arrested over allegations of soliciting sex with teenagers

    by Jessada Chantharak A 51 year old French citizen, reportedly working as a French teacher in Singapore, has been arrested in Bangkok, Thailand for allegedly buying sex with teenage boys. The suspect is Quenot Jean-Christophe Marie Georges. He was arrested on February 4 at a hotel room in Soi Inthamara 47, Bangkok. A computer notebook, a memory card, two hard…

  • World NewsScoot passengers jump in to help restrain man, pilot diverts flight
    ThaigerTuesday, January 22, 2019
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    Scoot passengers jump in to help restrain man, pilot diverts flight

    A Scoot Airlines flight from Australia’s Gold Coast to Singapore had to be diverted to Sydney Airport after an incident with an unruly passenger. Flight TR7 was scheduled to reach Singapore at 3.15pm yesterday but was diverted just 1h 20 min into the eight-hour flight. Scoot has issued a statement saying that an Australian man on board punched another passenger.…

  • World NewsOrchard road bans smoking
    ThaigerWednesday, January 2, 2019
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    Orchard road bans smoking

    From The Straits Times – Asia News Network Singapore’s shopping paradise, Orchard Road is now smoke-free. A smoking ban kicked in on January 1 which prohibits smokers from lighting up in public areas. However there are designated smoking areas along the famous shopping strip. Enforcement officers from the National Environment Agency, dressed in white No Smoking Zone polo T-shirts, are on patrol in…