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Govt seeks more funds from Beijing for three projects including Bangkok-Kunming Highway

By The Nation

 

 

Deputy Prime Minister Jurin Laksanawisit led other Asean ministers in discussions with China on upgrading their trade partnership, aiming to obtain an additional 130 million yuan (Bt557.7 million) for three projects including a highway linking the Thai capital to Kunming in the southern Chinese province of Yunnan.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122554-govt-seeks-more-funds-from-beijing-for-three-projects-including-bangkok-kunming-highway/

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People urged to destroy mosquito breeding grounds as dengue claims 89 lives this year

By The Nation

 

Photo Courtesy of the Department of Disease Control

 

Dengue fever has so far this year claimed 89 lives and affected 81,500 people in Thailand, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) said on Monday (September 9) as it called on members of the public to help destroy mosquito breeding grounds and also dispatched officials to fumigate several areas.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122575-people-urged-to-destroy-mosquito-breeding-grounds-as-dengue-claims-89-lives-this-year/

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Higher tax on sugary drinks aims to control consumption

By The Nation

 

 

The Excise Department has announced that taxes on sugary drinks will double from October 1, with beverages containing 10 to 14 grams of sugar being taxed at Bt1 per 100 millilitres instead of Bt0.5 per 100ml, adding that this tax will not be passed on to consumers despite the higher cost of production. 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122576-higher-tax-on-sugary-drinks-aims-to-control-consumption/

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Not enough being done to fight graft, says UNDP as it calls on Thai lawmakers to participate

By The Nation

 

Meyer

 

Renaud Meyer, resident chief of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is calling on all Thai lawmakers to help fight corruption. Praising Thailand’s efforts so far, he noted that some issues need to be addressed since certain influential figures and groups with vested interests still pose obstacles when it comes to building a less-corrupt society. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122623-not-enough-being-done-to-fight-graft-says-undp-as-it-calls-on-thai-lawmakers-to-participate/

 

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Chonburi Hospital adopts CBH PLUS app to make things easier for patients

By THE NATION

 

 

In a move to turn itself into a “smart hospital”, Chonburi Hospital has partnered with Kasikornbank (KBank) to launch the CBH PLUS application, which allows patients under the three healthcare schemes to check their medical benefits as well as cut down on queuing time.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122624-chonburi-hospital-adopts-cbh-plus-app-to-make-things-easier-for-patients/

 

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Venture capital firm raises Bt515m to incubate Thai unicorns

By The Nation

 

Tevin

 

InnoSpace (Thailand), a state-backed venture capital firm, on Monday (September 9) mobilised initial funding worth Bt515 million for local start-ups. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122625-venture-capital-firm-raises-bt515m-to-incubate-thai-unicorns/

 

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Panel to take charge of EEC Development Fund

By The Nation

 

FILE photo

 

The Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Committee (EECPC) plans to set up a management committee of the EEC Development Fund, which will monitor and make compensations to local communities affected by the mega project, in line with government policy.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122626-panel-to-take-charge-of-eec-development-fund/

 

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PTT backs startup for electric bikes driven by clean energy

By THE NATION

 

 

Etran (Thailand), a startup in innovative electric motorcycles, has unveiled its latest product driven by clean energy as the Department of Land Transportation announced that motorcycles in Thailand produce 50,000 tonnes of CO2 emission per day, or over 18 million tonnes a year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122627-ptt-backs-startup-for-electric-bikes-driven-by-clean-energy/

 

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Chevrolet’s new Captiva SUV comes with affordable prices

By The Nation

 

 

Chevrolet has launched its new Captiva SUV, imported from Indonesia, at prices starting at below Bt1 million.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122628-chevrolet’s-new-captiva-suv-comes-with-affordable-prices/

 

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OPINION

Thailand worries mass tourism is bringing terrorism troubles

Easier visa system poses national security challenge

Kavi Chongkittavorn

 

11 million Chinese tourists are expected to visit Thailand this year//FILE photo © Reuters

 

Thailand, popularly known as the "Land of Smiles," is no longer smiling so much as fears grow that the rapidly rising inflow of tourists may be undermining the country's national security.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122629-thailand-worries-mass-tourism-is-bringing-terrorism-troubles/

 

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Phuket officials apply for B38mn to finally finish new Provincial Hall

By The Phuket News

 

Phuket Governor has announced that a request for B38 million has been filed in the hope of finally completing the B546mn new Provincial Hall. Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana has filed a request for B38 million in the hopes of finally securing the funds needed to finish the B546mn new Phuket Provincial Hall that has sat for years unfinished on the south side of Phuket Town.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122631-phuket-officials-apply-for-b38mn-to-finally-finish-new-provincial-hall/

 

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DSI chief expects Billy’s murder case to be concluded sooner than predicted

 

 

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is expected to conclude its investigation into the murder of Karen human rights defender Polajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen much sooner than the 2-3 months previously anticipated.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122633-dsi-chief-expects-billy’s-murder-case-to-be-concluded-sooner-than-predicted/

 

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DPM Somkid admits he no longer controls national economic affairs

 

 

Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak said today that he is no longer directly in charge of Thailand’s national economic affairs, but merely oversees four related ministries.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122634-dpm-somkid-admits-he-no-longer-controls-national-economic-affairs/

 

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Krabi prepares IMT-GT meeting

 

   

KRABI (NNT) - Krabi province is hosting an Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) meeting for which officials were securing areas to ensure safety.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122635-krabi-prepares-imt-gt-meeting/

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Prime minister opens IPACC IPAMS SELF 2019

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister/Defense Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha called on Indo-Pacific army chiefs to help upgrade the cooperation and confidence in mutual friendships to promote regional peace.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122636-pm-prayut-opens-ipacc-ipams-self-2019/

 

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Natural Resources Ministry set to increase green areas outside conservation areas

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment continues to increase the number of green areas outside the protected forest area "Precious Wood Community - Family Forest under the Biodiversity-based Economic Development Organization (BEDO) Concept” to increase forest areas nationwide to 55 percent of land cover as determined in the government’s plan.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122637-natural-resources-ministry-set-to-increase-green-areas-outside-conservation-areas/

 

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth approves law seeking to block Oct. 31 no-deal Brexit

 

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Queen Elizabeth II attends a special exhibition celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria which marks this year's Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace in London, Britain, July 17, 2019. Victoria Jones/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Queen Elizabeth on Monday gave final approval to a piece of legislation which seeks to prevent Prime Minister Boris Johnson from taking the country out of the European Union without an exit deal on Oct. 31.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122638-queen-elizabeth-approves-law-seeking-to-block-oct-31-no-deal brexit/

 

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UK lawmakers reject PM Johnson's request to hold an early election

 

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson is seen after Britain's parliament voted on whether to hold an early general election, in Parliament in London, Britain, September 10, 2019, in this still image taken from Parliament TV footage. Parliament TV via REUTERS

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's parliament on Tuesday rejected Prime Minister Boris Johnson's call for a national parliamentary election, voting against the government's request for a national ballot.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122642-uk-lawmakers-reject-pm-johnsons-request-to-hold-an-early-election/

 

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Trump labels Republican presidential challengers 'the Three Stooges'

By Steve Holland

 

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at the White House before departing to Fayetteville, North Carolina in Washington, U.S. September 9, 2019. REUTERS/Erin Scott

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump dismissed three Republican challengers to his 2020 re-election as "the Three Stooges" on Monday and expressed doubt about ever agreeing to meet them on a debate stage.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122643-trump-labels-republican-presidential-challengers-the-three-stooges/

 

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Britain's Johnson tells parliament - You can tie my hands, but I will not delay Brexit

By William James and Kylie MacLellan

 

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks ahead of the vote on whether to hold an early election, in Parliament in London, Britain, September 9, 2019, in this still image taken from Parliament TV footage. Parliament TV via REUTERS

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday he would not request an extension to Brexit, hours after a law came into force demanding that he delay Britain's departure from the European Union until 2020 unless he can strike a divorce deal.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122642-uk-lawmakers-reject-pm-johnsons-request-to-hold-an-early-election/?do=findComment&comment=14554336

 

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U.S. doctors' group says just stop vaping as deaths, illnesses rise

By Julie Steenhuysen

 

A man uses a vape as he walks on Broadway in New York City, U.S., September 9, 2019. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

 

(Reuters) - The American Medical Association on Monday urged Americans to stop using electronic cigarettes of any sort until scientists have a better handle on the cause of 450 lung illnesses and at least five deaths related to the use of the products.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122644-us-doctors-group-says-just-stop-vaping-as-deaths-illnesses-rise/

 

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"Big Brother" Thailand ranks 6th in world for health services - beats Spain and France

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

Thailand's deputy public health minister has bigged up the country's medical services claiming that it has some of the best in the world. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122646-big-brother-thailand ranks-6th-in-world-for-health-services-beats-spain-and-france/

 

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Immigration police in "Nana" area crime sweep on Monday night

 

 

Immigration police Division 1 inspected businesses and operators throughout the Nana area of Bangkok on Monday night. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122647-immigration-police-in-nana-area-crime-sweep-on-monday-night/

 

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Busted! Canadian woman stole a bag at Suvarnabhumi carousel

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Tourist police at Bangkok's main airport have announced the arrest of a 47 year old Canadian woman for theft of a bag.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122653-busted-canadian-woman-stole-a-bag-at-suvarnabhumi-carousel/

 

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Tourism minister to ask Cabinet to allow officials to take extra leave

By The Nation

 

Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn

 

Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said he would ask the Cabinet today (Tuesday) to grant an extra two-day holiday to government officials and state enterprise employees to boost tourism.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122654-tourism-minister-to-ask-cabinet-to-allow-officials-to-take-extra-leave-to-boost-tourism/

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Thai surgeon attaches a toe to replace thumb after boy attacked by dog

 

Thai caption: Surgeon attached toe to hand

 

A seven year old Thai boy who was attacked by a dog and lost his right thumb has a new hand thanks to the skill of a Thai surgeon. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122655-thai-surgeon-attaches-a-toe-to-replace-thumb-after-boy-attacked-by-dog/

 

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Anti-corruption body to save Bt142 billion through anti-graft tools

By The Nation

 

 

The Anti-Corruption Organization of Thailand has expressed confidence that the government would save up to Bt142.76 billion thanks to two anti-graft mechanisms.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122657-anti-corruption-body-to-save-bt142-billion-through-anti-graft-tools/

 

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Farang vlogger faces defamation charge following video about Pattaya massage shop

 

 

Thai police are hunting a foreign vlogger after he posted that tourists could get sex at a traditional Thai massage shop in Central Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122659-farang-vlogger-faces-defamation-charge-following-video-about-pattaya-massage-shop/

 

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Not time for charter amendments: Prawit

By The Nation

 

Prawit Wongsuwan

 

Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan said Tuesday that the time is not right for constitutional amendments as the government is giving priority to helping the people affected by floods.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122668-not-time-for-charter-amendments-prawit/

 

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Prawit confident micro-parties will not pull out over ‘monkey’ talk

By The Nation

 

Prawit Wongsuwan

 

Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan said he has pacified micro-parties and is confident that they will not leave the 19-partner Phalang Pracharat coalition government.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122669-prawit-confident-micro-parties-will-not-pull-out-over-‘monkey’-talk/