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Thailand approves bigger 2020 budget, debates start next week

By Orathai Sriring and Panarat Thepgumpanat

 

FILE PHOTO: Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha gives a speech as he attends Thailand-Korea Business forum in Bangkok, Thailand, September 2, 2019. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's cabinet on Monday approved a slightly higher budget of 3.2 trillion baht ($105.12 billion) for the 2020 fiscal year to bolster Southeast Asia's second-largest economy, which is growing at its weakest pace in nearly five years.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127437-thailand-approves-bigger-2020-budget-debates-start-next-week/

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Cabinet okays hiring of new teachers, merging small schools

By The Nation

 

Ratchada Thanadirek

 

The Cabinet on Monday (October 7) approved a proposal to recruit 2,808 teachers to replace those have to retired to solve the problem of a shortage of teachers in small schools nationwide, Ratchada Thanadirek, deputy government spokesperson said.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127436-cabinet-okays-hiring-of-new-teachers-merging-small-schools/

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THAI defends food service after passenger complains on Facebook

By The Nation

 

 

Thai Airways International insisted the company offers "standard services of any premium airline" after a passenger took to Facebook to express his dissatisfaction about food served in economy class on the Bangkok-Sapporo flight. The post had been shared by online communities.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127415-thai-defends-food-service-after-passenger-complains-on-facebook/

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Thammasat to bring world’s brightest minds together to brainstorm on creative economy

By The Nation

 

 

Thammasat University’s Commerce and Accountancy Faculty will hold its first-ever Partnership in International Management (PIM) meeting on October 23 to 25 to brainstorm on the subject of a creative economy.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127460-thammasat-to-bring-world’s-brightest-minds-together-to-brainstorm-on-creative-economy/

 

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Labour groups submit complaints on World Day for Decent Work

By THE NATION

 

Suporn Atthawong

 

Three groups of labourers from the Labour Network, Slum Network in Four Regions, and Assembly of the Poor converged on Government House today (October 7) to deliver letters of complaint to the administration, seeking improvement in working conditions on the occasion of World Day for Decent Work (WDDW).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127462-labour-groups-submit-complaints-on-world-day-for-decent-work/

 

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BOT gets top marks from IMF, World Bank for supervision of commercial banks

By Wichit Chaitrong
The Nation

 

 

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB) have said they are happy with the Bank of Thailand (BOT)’s supervision of commercial banks, though they are urging it to strengthen the overseeing of state-owned banks and savings cooperatives. 

 

Source: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127463-bot-gets-top-marks-from-imf-world-bank-for-supervision-of-commercial-banks/

 

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Ad hoc panel to look into judge’s suicide attempt, report expected in 15 days

 

By The Nation

 

Sarawut Benjakul

 

Sarawut Benjakul, deputy secretary-general of the Office of the Judiciary, said on Monday (October 7) that the judiciary has decided to establish an ad hoc subcommittee to investigate the case of a Pattani judge shooting himself in the courtroom on October 4. He said investigation results are expected within 15 days.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127466-ad-hoc-panel-to-look-into-judge’s-suicide-attempt-report-expected-in-15-days/

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B10k reward offered to catch Phuket thief

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The thief stole an envelope from behind the counter while a night guard sat just metres away. Image; CCTV

 

PHUKET: A lawyer on holiday with family members for the Phuket Vegetarian Festival is offering a B10,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of a thief who stole jewellery and other valuables from her car parked outside her hotel on her first night in Phuket.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127467-b10k-reward-offered-to-catch-phuket-thief/

 

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Piyabutr’s impartiality challenged questioning ISOC officer sedition accusation against 12 politicians and academics

 

Piyabutr Saengkanokkul

 

The Palang Pracharat party has questioned the authority of Future Forward secretary-general Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, in his capacity as chairman of the House Committee on Laws, Justice and Human Rights, over his move to summon a senior officer of the southern Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) for questioning after the officer accused 12 politicians and academics of committing sedition.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127468-piyabutr’s-impartiality-challenged-questioning-isoc-officer-sedition-accusation-against-12-politicians-and-academics/

 

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Opposition vows not to vote for budget bill

 

Credit Photo : Facebook สมพงษ์ อมรวิวัฒน์

 

10 days before the national budget bill for 2020 fiscal year is due to be debated in parliament, Opposition leader Sompong Amornvivat announced today that his MPS will not vote for the bill “because the Opposition has never voted in support before”.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127469-opposition-vows-not-to-vote-for-budget-bill/

 

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Chuan reminds opposition of 2004 armoury raid in Narathiwat as they ponder charter amendments

 

Credit Photo : Facebook Chuan Leekpai

 

House Speaker Chuan Leekpai has advised opposition parties to move cautiously if they want to amend any provision in the Constitution relating to resolving the southern unrest problem, in order to avoid past mistakes, resulting in a deterioration of the situation.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127470-chuan-reminds-opposition-of-2004-armoury-raid-in-narathiwat-as-they-ponder-charter-amendments/

 

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Panel bans three controversial herbicides effective December 1

 

 

The four-party working committee, set up at the order of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, agreed unanimously today to ban the production, import, sale and use of paraquat glyphosate and chlorpyrifos as of December 1st as a New Year’s gift for the Thai people.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127471-panel-bans-three-controversial-herbicides-effective-december-1/

 

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PM asks all to quit drinking for this End of Buddhist Lent

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister has participated in a promotional activity for an alcohol-free End of Buddhist Lent and Kathin festival, urging all to refrain from temptations for the good of their health and family life.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127476-pm-prayut-asks-all-to-quit-drinking-for-this-end-of-buddhist-lent/

 

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PM thanks flood relief donors

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister has thanked all officials and volunteers who have helped victims of recent floods, urging related agencies to speed up recovery and compensation payments to affected persons.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127477-pm-prayut-thanks-flood-relief-donors/

 

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Barrier repairs ordered at Haew Narok Waterfall to prevent wildlife losses

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - After an incident where 6 wild elephants fell into Haew Narok Waterfall in Nakhon Nayok, the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment has ordered urgent repairs to barriers around the waterfall to prevent similar losses in the future.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127478-barrier-repairs-ordered-at-haew-narok-waterfall-to-prevent-wildlife-losses/

 

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Trump threatens Turkey with 'extremely decimated economy' over Syria

By Humeyra Pamuk and Daren Butler

 

FILE PHOTO: An American soldier walks near a Turkish military vehicle during a joint U.S.-Turkey patrol, near Tel Abyad, Syria September 8, 2019. REUTERS/Rodi Said/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON/ISTANBUL (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Monday launched a harsh attack on NATO ally Turkey, threatening to destroy its economy if Ankara takes a planned military strike in Syria too far even though the U.S. leader himself has opened the door for a Turkish incursion.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127479-trump-threatens-turkey-with-extremely-decimated-economy-over-syria/

 

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Democrats subpoena Pentagon, White House budget office in impeachment probe

By Patricia Zengerle

 

U.S. President Donald Trump attends Young Black Leadership Summit at the White House in Washington, U.S., October 4, 2019. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressional Democrats issued subpoenas to the Pentagon and the White House budget office on Monday as part of their impeachment inquiry, seeking documents related to U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to withhold military assistance from Ukraine.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127488-democrats-subpoena-pentagon-white-house-budget-office-in-impeachment-probe/

 

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Hopes for a deal dim as U.S.-China trade talks get underway in tense atmosphere

By David Shepardson and David Lawder

 

FILE PHOTO: Chinese and U.S. flags flutter near The Bund, before U.S. trade delegation meet their Chinese counterparts for talks in Shanghai, China July 30, 2019. REUTERS/Aly Song

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Prospects for progress in U.S.-China trade talks dimmed on Monday after Washington blacklisted Chinese companies over Beijing's treatment of predominantly Muslim ethnic minorities, and President Donald Trump said a quick trade deal was unlikely.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127490-hopes-for-a-deal-dim-as-us-china-trade-talks-get-underway-in-tense-atmosphere/

 

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Three students dead, 19 injured in nighttime smash on Lampang hill

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Three young students were killed and many were injured - six seriously - when a minivan collided with the back of a ten wheel truck in the early hours of this morning.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127494-three-students-dead-19-injured-in-nighttime-smash-on-lampang-hill/

 

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Thunder showers forecast for upper Thailand, parts of Bangkok

By THE NATION

 

 

Thunder showers are forecast for upper Thailand and 40 per cent of Bangkok, while the South will see continuous rain and isolated heavy rain on October 8-9, the Thailand Meteorological Department announced on Tuesday (October 8).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127497-thunder-showers-forecast-for-upper-thailand-parts-of-bangkok/

 

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Big Oud unties the knot!  Three Indians busted on fake marriage visas

 

Picture: INN

 

Immigration chief Lt-Gen Sompong "Big Oud" Chingduang announced the arrest of three Indians - two men and a woman - who had been living in Thailand for years on fake marriage licences. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127498-big-oud-unties-the-knot -three-indians-busted-on-fake-marriage-visas/

 

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Canada opposition leader slams Trudeau as a fraud in key election debate

By David Ljunggren and Kelsey Johnson

 

Conservative leader Andrew Scheer and Liberal leader Justin Trudeau gesture to each other as they both respond during the Federal leaders debate in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada October 7, 2019. Justin Tang/Pool via REUTERS

 

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Andrew Scheer, Canada's main opposition leader, on Monday kicked off a key televised election debate by lashing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as "a phony and a fraud" who did not deserve to win an Oct. 21 election.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127500-canada-opposition-leader-slams-trudeau-as-a-fraud-in-key-election-debate/

 

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Hong Kong opens for business after violent long weekend, braces for more protests

 

Some students from La Salle College wear masks, which have been banned at protests under emergency powers, as they walk to school in Hong Kong, China, October 8, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

 

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong opened for business on Tuesday after a violent long weekend, with its metro rail system only partially functioning and authorities warning residents they may have trouble commuting due to widespread vandalism of infrastructure.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127501-hong-kong-opens-for-business-after-violent-long-weekend-braces-for-more-protests/

 

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Busted: Monk caught up in multi billion baht Ponzi scheme

 

Thai caption: Busted in saffron robes

 

A monk that was involved in a multi billion baht Ponzi scheme has been arrested in Sa Kaew province in the east of Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127502-busted-monk-caught-up-in-multi-billion-baht-ponzi-scheme/

 

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Super Earth Energy 8 wins Nonthaburi RDF power plant project

By THE NATION

 

 

Deputy government spokesperson Traisulee Traisoranakul said on Tuesday (October 8 ) that the Cabinet has approved the selection of private operator Super Earth Energy 8 to invest in and manage the refuse-derived fuel (RDF) power plant in Nonthaburi province.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127503-super-earth-energy-8-wins-nonthaburi-rdf-power-plant-project/

 

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Thai celeb at tech police after Line hack

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Chollada "Kae" Mekratree - model and president of "The Voice (siang jaak rao)" on Facebook - went to the Technology Crime Suppression Division police yesterday to report a Line application hack. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127508-thai-celeb-at-tech-police-after-line-hack/

 

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Video: Restaurant daylight robbery by men on motorcycle

 

Thai caption: Warning to the public

 

A CCTV video posted to Facebook showed a group of people eating at a restaurant just off the road. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127509-video-restaurant-daylight-robbery-by-men-on-motorcycle/

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Immigration busts karaoke lounge with underage girls in Bangkok

 

 

Immigration chief Lt-Gen Sompong Chingduang announced the arrest of a number of Laotian women running and offering services at a Bangkok karaoke lounge in the heart of the city.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127513-immigration-busts-karaoke-lounge-with-underage-girls-in-bangkok/

 

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Driving license point deduction system to be introduced in mid-December

 

 

A point deduction system, designed to improve the discipline of drivers, is tentatively scheduled to be introduced for motorists and motorcyclists in mid-December. It is hoped that the system will help to reduce road fatalities and injuries each year by 2,000-4,000.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127521-driving-license-point-deduction-system-to-be-introduced-in-mid-december/

 

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Judge's order releasing Trump's tax returns and blasting 'repugnant' immunity claim put on hold

By Jonathan Stempel

 

FILE PHOTO: 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/File Photo

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal judge on Monday said eight years of U.S. President Donald Trump's tax returns must be provided to Manhattan prosecutors, forcefully rejecting the president's argument that he was immune from criminal investigations.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1127524-judges-order-releasing-trumps-tax-returns-and-blasting-repugnant-immunity-claim-put-on-hold/