THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 31 Aug 2019

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Thailand Hospital Expat Survey

 

 

 

Thaivisa is keen to understand your opinions on hospitals in Thailand to help us better understand this situation.

 

We have half a dozen questions in the link attached that we would be thankful if you could complete for us: https://kwiksurveys.com/s/aYOdlIht

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Phuket Town restaurant suffers heavy damage from fire

 

 

Firefighters took just 10 minutes to extinguish the fire, which is believd to have been started by an electrical short circuit. Screengrab: Anit Jenrop /Kusoldham Phuket Foundation
 

PHUKET: An electrical short circuit is suspected of starting a fire at a closed restaurant in Samkong, on the north side of Phuket Town, this afternoon (Aug 30).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120862-phuket-town-restaurant-suffers-heavy-damage-from-fire/

 

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Vachira Phuket Hospital boss explains call for donations for neurosurgery microscope 

By The Phuket News

 

Vachira Phuket Hospital Director Dr Chalermpong Sukontapol (left) and former Phuket MP Raywat Areerob face the press today (Aug 30. Photo: PR Dept
 

PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital Director Dr Chalermpong Sukontapol staged a press conference today (Aug 30) to deflect wild comments online over one of its doctors calling for donations in order for the hospital to buy a microscope.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120863-vachira-phuket-hospital-boss-explains-call-for-donations-for-neurosurgery-microscope/

 

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Krungthai, BBL, TMB top mobile banking woes

By The Nation

 

Siritida

 

The Bank of Thailand has assessed the quality of electronic banking services in the second quarter of this year as part of its efforts to protect consumer interest and to ensure bank clients will be updated with the latest  information timely in the event of a system failure, said Siritida Panomwon Na Ayudhya, assistance governor, on Friday. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120864-krungthai-bbl-tmb-top-mobile-banking-woes/

 

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SCB stresses need for digital transition

By The Nation

 

Arthid

 

Siam Commercial Bank expects the number of accounts on its digital platform to reach 20 million in the next five year from 10 million this year, the bank’s chief executive officer Arthid Nanthawithaya said at seminar titled Episode: Do or Die, hosted by KhaoHoon newspaper on Thursday ( August 29).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120865-scb-stresses-need-for-digital-transition/

 

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Thaksin acquitted in 7-year-old Krungthai loan case

By THE NATION

 

2012 file photo

 

The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Persons Holding Political Positions on August 30 acquitted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra of malfeasance over allegedly influencing the approval of a huge Krungthai Bank (KTB) loan to property giant Krisda Mahanakorn. The court also withdrew the arrest warrant for the 70-year-old fugitive.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120866-thaksin-acquitted-in-7-year-old-krungthai-loan-case/

 

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More light-runners expected to be nabbed with new intersection cameras

By Jessada Chantharak
The Nation

 

 

The Metropolitan Police Bureau’s Traffic Police Division will officially implement a revamped red-light camera system at 30 intersections across the city from September 1 onward, deputy city police chief Maj-General Jirasan Kaewsaeng-ake said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120867-more-light-runners-expected-to-be-nabbed-with-new-intersection-cameras/

 

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3 men nabbed in Ubon for posing as senior police to scam drug suspects

By Kittipong Maneerit
The Nation

 

 

Police have arrested three men who allegedly posed as senior police officers who could clear away drug charges in a scam to dupe drug suspects of their money.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120869-3-men-nabbed-in-ubon-for-posing-as-senior-police-to-scam-drug-suspects/

 

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Governor leads bid to solve drought, flooding problems

By The Nation

 

 

Sarit Witoon, governor of Ubon Ratchathani, today led a team on a survey of several areas in the province in a bid to find solutions to the problems of drought and flooding. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120870-governor-leads-bid-to-solve-drought-flooding-problems/

 

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When the moon gets round and brightest, time is ripe for Bangkok’s famous mooncakes

By The Nation

 

 

The Mid-Autumn or Mooncake Festival falls on September 13, when the moon is at its roundest and brightest for the year and is ripe for the Chinese tradition of celebrating through the family gathering. As the sign of well-wishes, the elderly are delighted by delicious mooncake given them by young people.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120871-when-the-moon-gets-round-and-brightest-time-is-ripe-for-bangkok’s-famous-mooncakes/

 

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Cambodian minister visits to discuss business

By THE NATION

 

Cambodian minister Sok Sopheak (left wearing scarf) and Thai minister Weerasak Wangsupakijkosol (middle in yellow inner shirt)

 

Deputy Commerce Minister Weerasak Wangsupakijkosol and his Cambodian counterpart Sok Sopheak visited farms growing special corn for animal feed in Saraburi province on August 30 and also stopped off at a plantation in Pathum Thani province nearby.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120872-cambodian-minister-visits-to-discuss-business/

 

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Hurricane Dorian strengthens as Florida prepares for impact

By Zachary Fagenson

 

A worker at Home Depot helps customers with storm supplies as people rushed to stock up on necessities ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Dorian in Kissimmee, Florida, U.S. August 30, 2019. REUTERS/Gregg Newton

 

MIAMI (Reuters) - Residents of Florida on Friday were boarding up windows and stocking up on food, water and gas as Hurricane Dorian gained strength and slowly churned toward the U.S. mainland.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120873-hurricane-dorian-strengthens-as-florida-prepares-for-impact/

 

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Australia's Great Barrier Reef in 'very poor' condition: government agency

By Paulina Duran

 

A man snorkels in an area called the "Coral Gardens" near Lady Elliot Island, on the Great Barrier Reef, northeast of Bundaberg town in Queensland, Australia, June 11, 2015. REUTERS/David Gray/Files

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's Great Barrier Reef is in very poor condition because of climate change, over fishing and land clearing, a state agency said on Friday, as it downgraded the reef's status to the lowest level, which could jeopardise its World Heritage status.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120874-australias-great-barrier-reef-in-very-poor-condition-government-agency/

 

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Twitter CEO's hacked account sends racist tweets before being secured

By Elizabeth Culliford

 

Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter and fin-tech firm Square, sits for a portrait during an interview with Reuters in London, Britain, June 11, 2019. REUTERS/Toby Melville

 

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The account of Twitter Inc <TWTR.N> Chief Executive Jack Dorsey was hacked on Friday afternoon, sending public tweets and retweets including racial slurs and curse words to 4 million followers before Twitter secured the account.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120875-twitter-ceos-hacked-account-sends-racist-tweets-before-being-secured/

 

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U.S. gymnast Simone Biles' brother arrested as accused shooter in triple murder

By Barbara Goldberg

 

(Reuters) - The brother of U.S. gymnastics star Simone Biles has been arrested and charged with murder, accused of shooting and killing three people at a New Year's Eve party in Cleveland, law enforcement agencies said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120876-us-gymnast-simone-biles-brother-arrested-as-accused-shooter-in-triple-murder/

 

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More than a haircut - Kristen Stewart aims to shine spotlight on Jean Seberg

By Helena Williams and Marie-Louise Gumuchian

 

The 76th Venice Film Festival - Screening of the film "Seberg" in competition - Red Carpet Arrivals - Venice, Italy, August 30, 2019 - Actor Kristen Stewart poses. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

 

VENICE, Italy (Reuters) - Forty years after actress Jean Seberg died, Kristin Stewart says she wants to show the world that the star of the French New Wave should be known for more than just her short haircut.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120877-more-than-a-haircut-kristen-stewart-aims-to-shine-spotlight-on-jean-seberg/

 

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UK finance minister 'livid' at PM Johnson over firing of aide - media

 

 

Britain's new Chancellor Sajid Javid speaks to the media as he arrives at the treasury in London, Britain, July 24, 2019. Matt Dunham/Pool via REUTERS

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British finance minister Sajid Javid has challenged Prime Minister Boris Johnson over the dismissal of an aide by Johnson's top advisor which has caused tension between the government's two most powerful men, media said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120878-uk-finance-minister-livid-at-pm-johnson-over-firing-of-aide-media/

 

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An open letter to the govt to mark International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances

By The Nation

 

Angkhana Neelapaijit (File Photo)

 

An open letter to the govt and House Speaker to mark International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120880-an-open-letter-to-the-govt-to-mark-international-day-of-the-victims-of-enforced-disappearances/

 

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MediaTek specialist to spearhead 5G standardisation

By THE NATION

 

Johan Johansson

 

MediaTek has appointed Johan Johansson, the company's senior standards specialist as chairman of the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP)/RAN Working Group 2.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120881-mediatek-specialist-to-spearhead-5g-standardisation/

 

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Thai Union appoints new SVP for Chicken of the Sea International

By THE NATION

 

 

Thai Union Group today announced that Mick Wain has been appointed Senior Vice President of Sales at Chicken of the Sea International with effect from October 7.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120882-thai-union-appoints-new-svp-for-chicken-of-the-sea-international/

 

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Mixt-ing it up at Chatuchak with new shopping centre

By The Nation

 

 

A “new dimension” has been added to Chatuchak Market, with the Mixt Chatuchak Shopping Centre new ready to welcome Thai and international shoppers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120885-mixt-ing-it-up-at-chatuchak-with-new-shopping-centre/

 

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Over a billion tweets in Thailand makes Twitter a superpower as it announces top 10 brands

By The Nation

 

 

Twitter has announced the top 10 brands in Thailand based on engagements during the second quarter, in what has become a yardstick for Twitter-savvy brands. At a time of tight competition, the index reflects the growing use of Twitter by brands to reach out and connect with their target audiences.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120886-over-a-billion-tweets-in-thailand-makes-twitter-a-superpower-as-it-announces-top-10-brands/

 

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BOT to keep close eye on unemployment rate

By THE NATION

 

Don

 

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) will keep a close watch on unemployment, especially since it expects economic growth to be less than 3 per cent this year due to external negative factors, its senior director Don Nakornthab said on August 30.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120887-bot-to-keep-close-eye-on-unemployment-rate/

 

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Govt planning e-wallet to boost domestic tourism

By The Nation

 

 

Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana said on August 30 that the government will launch an e-wallet app next month as part of efforts to boost domestic tourism. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120888-govt-planning-e-wallet-to-boost-domestic-tourism/

 

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Commerce attachés offer business know-how to exporters in Hat Yai

By THE NATION

 

Photo credit: Property Insight

 

Commerce attachés from 40 countries are visiting Songkhla’s Hat Yai district with the aim of providing business training to 300 local ventures to promote their export goods. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120889-commerce-attachés-offer-business-know-how-to-exporters-in-hat-yai/

 

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Drought-hit locals face up to ‘invading’ sugar firm governor-led meeting

By The Nation

 

 

Nakhon Ratchasima governor Wichian Chanthonnothai brought two warring parties – residents of Sikhiu district and a sugar company in Khon Buri district – together on August 30 to negotiate a settlement. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120890-drought-hit-locals-face-up-to-‘invading’-sugar-firm-governor-led-meeting/

 

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September to be the month of peace with simultaneous gatherings worldwide

By The Nation

 

 

The 2019 HWPL World Peace Summit will be held on September 5 at a school in Nonthaburi province next month, at around the same time other countries hold similar peace gatherings.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120891-september-to-be-the-month-of-peace-with-simultaneous-gatherings-worldwide/

 

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Lazy Sunday at La Tavola

By The Nation

 

 

Sunday afternoons are made for relaxing and eating and at Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel’s La Tavola, you can do both with chef Salvatore Cantania’s Apomeridiano.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120892-lazy-sunday-at-la-tavola/

 

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General Motors cuts some 350 jobs in Thailand operations

By Chayut Setboonsarng

 

FILE PHOTO: Cars are seen on display inside the General Motors Corp world headquarters in downtown in Detroit, May 28, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Blinch

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - General Motors <GM.N> has cut about 350 jobs from its Thai subsidiary's operations, a labour representative said on Friday, slashing more than 15% of the workforce for the U.S. automaker that has two factories in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120893-general-motors-cuts-some-350-jobs-in-thailand-operations/

 

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Apple likely to unveil latest iPhone on Sept. 10

 

 

People queue outside an Apple store for the new iPhone XS and XS Max that go on sale in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China September 21, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer

 

(Reuters) - Apple Inc will host an event on Sept. 10 at the Steve Jobs Theater in the company's Cupertino, California campus, where it is widely expected to unveil new iPhone models.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120894-apple-likely-to-unveil-latest-iphone-on-sept-10/