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James Franco faces legal action over sexual misconduct allegations

 

 

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Actor James Franco is being sued for sexual misconduct by two former students at his acting and film school.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1126983-james-franco-faces-legal-action-over-sexual-misconduct-allegations/

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Powerful cleric urges Iraq government to quit as protests rage

By Haider Kadhim and Aref Mohammed

 

Demonstrators gather at a protest during a curfew, three days after the nationwide anti-government protests turned violent, in Baghdad, Iraq October 4, 2019. REUTERS/Alaa al-Marjani

 

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - One of Iraq's most influential clerics called on Friday for the government to resign as the death toll rose to 65 in three days of violent national protests against official corruption.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127005-powerful-cleric-urges-iraq-government-to-quit-as-protests-rage/

 

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FBI director warns Facebook could become platform of 'child pornographers'

By Raphael Satter and Sarah N. Lynch

 

FILE PHOTO: Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg walks past members of the news media as he enters the office of U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) while meeting with lawmakers to discuss future internet regulation on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., September 19, 2019. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - FBI Director Christopher Wray said on Friday that Facebook Inc's proposal to encrypt its popular messaging program would turn the platform into a "dream come true for predators and child pornographers."

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127006-fbi-director-warns-facebook-could-become-platform-of-child-pornographers/

 

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White House attempting gambit to slow House impeachment push

By Steve Holland and Patricia Zengerle

 

U.S. President Donald Trump responds to a question about Ukraine and the whistleblower report during a joint news conference with Finland's President Sauli Niinisto at the White House in Washington, U.S., October 2, 2019. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's bitter fight against an impeachment inquiry has not slowed down the Democrats' push to investigate whether he sought personal political gain by urging Ukraine to probe Democratic opponent Joe Biden.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127007-white-house-attempting-gambit-to-slow-house-impeachment-push/

 

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Expansion, stronger products keys to ThaiBev’s ‘2025 vision’

By THE NATION

 

 

Thai Beverage Public Co Ltd (ThaiBev) will focus on raising business values, combining products to increase market capital and collaborating with global partners in innovative, healthy and cannabis-based products as it looks towards 2025, president and chief executive Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi said on Friday (October 4).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127008-expansion-stronger-products-keys-to-thaibev’s-‘2025-vision’/

 

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KBank’s issuance of dollar-denominated notes a success

By THE NATION

 

Predee Daochai, KBank President

 

Kasikornbank (KBank) has announced successful issuance of US$-denominated subordinated notes (the "Notes") with a US$800 million offering that was oversubscribed four times.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127011-kbank’s-issuance-of-dollar-denominated-notes-a-success/

 

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SME D Bank offers additional services on its mobile app

By THE NATION

 

Nartnaree Rathapat, SME bank’s deputy managing director and acting managing director

 

Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank (SME D) will launch two new services on its existing mobile application to help small and medium-sized businesses to expand their markets, said Nartnaree Rathapat, the bank’s deputy managing director and acting managing director.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127012-sme-d-bank-offers-additional-services-on-its-mobile-app/

 

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Uttama hails EEC as model for future projects

By THE NATION

 

Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana

 

The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) will serve as a model for the development of similar zones in terms of the infrastructure and human resources, Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana said on Friday (October 4).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127015-uttama-hails-eec-as-model-for-future-projects/

 

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Nationals of six more countries granted visa-on-arrival into Myanmar

By THE NATION

 

 

The Myanmar government has introduced new regulations to facilitate easier access for foreign tourists as another step towards opening up the country to the world.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127016-nationals-of-six-more-countries-granted-visa-on-arrival-into-myanmar/

 

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Santiburi on Koh Samui recognised as carbon neutral resort

By THE NATION

 

Santiburi Koh Samui

 

Santiburi Koh Samui, a luxurious retreat on Koh Samui’s stunning north shore, has been officially certified as a carbon-neutral resort, which it says reflects its deep and lasting commitment to the environment.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127017-santiburi-on-koh-samui-recognised-as-carbon-neutral-resort/

 

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Senate standing Committee on Tourism and Sports swings by Phuket

By The Phuket News

 

Senate Standing Committee on Tourism and Sports Deputy President Chumnoom Ardwong receives a welcome gift from Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana. Photo: PR Dept
 

PHUKET: Members of the Senate Standing Committee on Tourism and Sports visited Phuket today (Oct 4) to be briefed on the tourism situation in Phuket

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127018-senate-standing-committee-on-tourism-and-sports-swings-by-phuket/

 

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Patong beachfront road re-opening slightly delayed

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

The road is expected to reopen next Wednesday (Oct 9). Photo: Supplied
 

PHUKET: The 400-metre section of the Patong beachfront road that was closed so that power and telecommunications could be installed underground will likely remain closed until next Wednesday (Oct 9), The Phuket News has been told.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127019-patong-beachfront-road-re-opening-slightly-delayed/

 

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Wealthy could lose some tax-deductible privileges

By THE NATION

 

Ekniti

 

Determining that the wealthiest Thais – the top 20 per cent of the population in terms of income – are claiming up to Bt2 million in tax rebates each annually, the Revenue Department is considering eliminating some of their deductible expenditures.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127020-wealthy-could-lose-some-tax-deductible-privileges/

 

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Army's sedition charges against opposition, academics 'could aggravate southern conflict'

By The Nation

 

Credit: Adisorn Piengkes Facebook

 

Academics have warned the Army that charging opposition leaders with sedition will cause political turbulence in the deep South even as the opposition considers a legal response.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127021-armys-sedition-charges-against-opposition-academics-could-aggravate-southern-conflict/

 

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Prayut urges people not to panic over pollution, while academic finds govt solutions ineffective

By Nattapat Promkaew
The Nation

 

Photo credit: Royal Thai Government's website, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha (Left)

 

In his weekly televised show on Friday (October 4), Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha said his government has always been concerned about air pollution, especially PM2.5 or microscopic dust particles, which he put down to smog from other countries, traffic jams, burning of farming waste, factory emission and dust from construction sites.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127022-prayut-urges-people-not-to-panic-over-pollution-while-academic-finds-govt-solutions-ineffective/

 

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Chadchart takes aim at Bangkok governor’s seat – without Pheu Thai

By Tanachpong Kongsai
The Nation

 

Chadchart Sittipunt

 

Chadchart Sittipunt, one of the trio of people the Pheu Thai Party would have liked to be prime minister, confirmed this week that he plans to run for governor of Bangkok as an independent, possible confirmation of a news report that he planned to leave the party.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127023-chadchart-takes-aim-at-bangkok-governor’s-seat-–-without-pheu-thai/

 

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Climate Change: An unstoppable movement takes hold

By António Guterres
Special to The Nation

 

Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary General. ©UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe

 

On the eve of the September UN Climate Action Summit, young women and men around the world mobilised by the millions and told global leaders, “You are failing us.” They are right.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127024-climate-change-an-unstoppable-movement-takes-hold/

 

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Growth in fuel consumption said to be in line with projected GDP increase

By THE NATION

 

 

Based on the Department of Energy Business’s estimates, the consumption of fuel in Thailand is expected to rise 4 per cent this year mainly because the drop in the price of refined oil has increased the use of automobiles.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127025-growth-in-fuel-consumption-said-to-be-in-line-with-projected-gdp-increase/

 

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Banks’ credit growth seen tumbling through 2019

By The Nation

 

 

The Kasikorn Research Centre has lowered its forecast for 2019 commercial bank credit growth from 4.5 per cent, valued at Bt13 trillion, to 4 per cent, valued at Bt12.9 trillion.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127027-banks’-credit-growth-seen-tumbling-through-2019/

 

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Prince Harry to sue tabloid press owners over phone-hacking

By Alistair Smout and Michael Holden

 

Britain's Prince Harry delivers a statement before meeting Graca Machel, the widow of the late Nelson Mandela, at the British High Commissioner's residence, Johannesburg, South Africa, October 2, 2019.REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Prince Harry is to sue the publishers of Rupert Murdoch's Sun newspaper and the Daily Mirror over allegations of phone-hacking as he and his wife Meghan step up their battle with the tabloid press.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127030-prince-harry-to-sue-tabloid-press-owners-over-phone-hacking/

 

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Trump re-election campaign targeted by Iran-linked hackers -sources

By Christopher Bing and Raphael Satter

 

U.S. President Donald Trump walks out from Marine One helicopter as he arrives at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, U.S., October 4, 2019. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

 

(Reuters) - A hacking group that appears to be linked to the Iranian government attempted to break into U.S. President Donald Trump's re-election campaign but were unsuccessful, sources familiar with the operation told Reuters on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127031-trump-re-election-campaign-targeted-by-iran-linked-hackers-sources/

 

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French anti-terror investigators take over knife rampage probe

By Simon Carraud and Matthieu Protard

 

French police and firefighters are seen in front of the Paris Police headquarters in Paris, France, October 3, 2019. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann

 

PARIS (Reuters) - France's anti-terror prosecutor has taken over the lead in investigating a knife attack in which an IT worker at police headquarters in Paris killed four co-workers before a police officer shot him dead.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127035-french-anti-terror-investigators-take-over-knife-rampage-probe/

 

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Haitian protesters clash with police in new push for president's ouster

By Andre Paultre

 

Protesters march during a demonstration to demand the resignation of Haitian president Jovenel Moise, in the streets of Port-au-Prince, Haiti October 4, 2019. REUTERS/Andres Martinez Casares

 

PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - Haitian opposition leaders led a large and mostly peaceful march in the capital on Friday as they called for the resignation of President Jovenel Moise, whom they blame for a deep economic and political crisis in the troubled Caribbean country.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127037-haitian-protesters-clash-with-police-in-new-push-for-presidents-ouster/

 

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Ecuador unions call off anti-austerity protests after 370 arrests in two days

By Alexandra Valencia

 

Demonstrators clash with riot police during protests after Ecuador's President Lenin Moreno's government ended four-decade-old fuel subsidies, in Quito, Ecuador October 4, 2019. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado

 

QUITO (Reuters) - Ecuador's transport unions on Friday called off protests against the scrapping of fuel subsidies by President Lenin Moreno after two days of unrest that halted transport nationwide and resulted in almost 370 arrests.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127039-ecuador-unions-call-off-anti-austerity-protests-after-370-arrests-in-two-days/

 

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Quartararo quashes the competition, Marquez highsides on Friday

By The Nation

 

Marquez' Friday highside - image courtesy of HRC/CormacGP

 

Rookie leads a Yamaha invasion on Day 1 as the reigning Champion takes a tumble

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127041-quartararo-quashes-the-competition-marquez-highsides-on-friday/

 

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LH Bank to step up on lending next year

By THE NATION

 

Land and Houses Bank (LH Bank) will clarify its business strategy for 2020 at the beginning of the year, said president Chompoonoot Pathomporn, who took on the top post three months ago.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127042-lh-bank-to-step-up-on-lending-next-year/

 

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New ‘Takumi’ multi-course seasonal menus featured at Elements

By The Nation

 

 

Elements invite you to a fine dining course influenced by Japanese heritage. From October to the end of the year, chef de cuisine Hans Zahner, who has experience in a Michelin-starred restaurant, and his team at The Okura Prestige Bangkok’s Michelin-starred restaurant Elements are serving new “Takumi” multi-course tasting menus based on seasonal produce from Japan and Europe.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127044-new-‘takumi’-multi-course-seasonal-menus-featured-at-elements/

 

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The Museum welcomes October with pink delights

By THE NATION

 

 

This month, Centara Grand Hua Hin invites you to join its Pink October initiative with the hotel's The Museum Coffee & Tea Corner showcasing almost every shade of pink in its afternoon tea treats to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127046-the-museum-welcomes-october-with-pink-delights/

 

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BRICKLIVE is back with a New Theme, BRICKLIVE FORCE, November 14-17 at ICONSIAM

By The Nation

 

 

In great news for all LEGO fans, ICONSIAM in co-operation with BEC-Tero Entertainment, is celebrating national LEGO week by hosting BRICKLIVE - the biggest BRICK-Built festival in Southeast Asia from 14-17 November at TRUE ICON Hall, 7th floor, ICONSIAM, Charoen Nakhon Road. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127047-bricklive-is-back-with-a-new-theme-bricklive-force-november-14-17-at-iconsiam/

 

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Testing Faith: Phuket Vegetarian Festival facing fall in tourism appeal

By The Phuket News

 

A ‘Mah Song’ spirit medium stands amid a street procession during the Phuket Vegetarian Festival. Photo: IMAGE Asia / file
 

PHUKET: The Phuket Vegetarian Festival is facing serious challenges to its appeal as a major tourist attraction as the number of tourists, including Chinese visitors, turning up to witness the events is falling, local tourism experts have acknowledged.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127049-testing-faith-phuket-vegetarian-festival-facing-fall-in-tourism-appeal/