Новости за 14.05.2021

Singapore is returning to the lockdown-like conditions it last imposed a year ago, banning dining-in and limiting gatherings to two people, as a rising number of untraceable virus infections pressures one of the most successful places in the world at Covid containment.

The family of an e-sports player who died of Covid-19 is suing the prime minister and others for 4.5 million baht, claiming his inability to get tested in time led to his death.

Dining in might be allowed until 9pm at restaurants in six provinces classified as dark-red zones for coronavirus control, but only for 25% of tables, or one person per table. An announcement is expected on Saturday, authorities say.

Thailand’s economy probably shrank again in the first quarter of this year, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, as coronavirus outbreaks hurt consumption and tourism, slowing the pace of the economic recovery.

People in Bangkok have been warned to take Covid-19 prevention measures seriously, after group testing in some areas found an average five in every 100 were infected with the virus.

Walk-in vaccination services will be part of a blanket, three-channel Covid-19 inoculation campaign to be launched by the government next month.

TIRANA: Cutting into craggy mountains, meandering through plains and eventually hitting Albania's shimmering Adriatic, the Vjosa river's untouched landscapes are a national treasure, but one that is under imminent threat.

It’s a cliché story retold and repeated in literature and television dramas: a vulnerable pre-teen violently hit by a stepfather, is forced to leave the house and go onto the street with no means or skills to survive with dignity, and ends up a lonely prostitute in the big city. If you think that’s just how the life of some girls unfold, it’s only half the story.

TOKYO: Japan's government was expected to widen a virus state of emergency on Friday, just 10 weeks before the Tokyo Olympics, as campaigners submitted a petition with more than 350,000 signatures urging the Games be scrapped.

WELLINGTON: New Zealand's Rugby Players' Association unveiled a funding proposal on Friday designed to keep the legendary All Blacks in Kiwi hands, sparking a furious reaction from administrators who are pursuing a deal with US investors.

Record infections, new clusters, slow vaccinations and new police uniforms

SINGAPORE: Singapore announced on Friday the strictest curbs on social gatherings and public activities since easing a Covid-19 lockdown last year, amid a rise in locally acquired infections and with new coronavirus clusters forming in recent weeks.

The Royal Thai Embassy, Copenhagen, in collaboration with Thailand’s National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) and Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), is organising a webinar entitled “Thai – Danish Cooperation on Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Economy Model”.

KRABI: Warrants have been issued for the arrest of three brothers after a missing man's acid-soaked body was found buried in a rubber plantation on Thursday.

The Department of Disease Control is asking factory owners to strictly comply with disease control measures, warning that many plants with hundreds of workers fail to do so and risk spreading Covid-19.

Myanmar's junta has declared martial law in a town in Chin State after blaming "armed terrorists" for attacks on a police station and a bank, state media reported on Friday, amid an upsurge in fighting between the military and ethnic rebels in border areas.

There were 30 new local Covid-19 fatalities reported on Friday and 2,256 new cases, raising the total to 96,050.

AYUTTHAYA: Nineteen more Covid-19 infections have been detected in this central province, bringing the local total to 586.

There were 30 new local Covid-19 fatalities reported on Friday, for a toll of 548, and 2,256 new cases, raising the total to 96,050.

NEW YORK: Anyone can easily own a Basquiat painting, a pair of Yeezy sneakers or even a Ferrari -- at least, that's the promise of a growing number of fractional ownership platforms that sell shares of these rare items, starting at just a few dollars.

CHANIA, Greece: Greece kickstarts its tourism season on Friday, with both the government and travel operators hoping the lure of sun, sand and sea will bring a sorely needed revenue boost after last year's miserable holiday season.

The Bank of Thailand is set to announce phase 3 of its debt restructuring measures for individual borrowers on Friday to help ease hardships stemming from the impact of the third wave of Covid-19.

Foreigners in Thailand may have to wait until August before receiving vaccinations from the government, City Hall's top health official said yesterday.

NEW YORK: McDonald's announced Thursday it will hike wages at US company-owned restaurants as it seeks another 10,000 employees, while Amazon launched a North American recruitment drive with signing bonuses of up to $1,000.

The Social Security Office (SSO) is to seek the cabinet's approval to cut social security fund (SSF) contributions to support those affected by Covid-19 for three months.