THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 12 Oct 2019

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Redevelopment work begins for Queen Sirikit National Convention Center

By The Nation

 

 

NCC Management & Development Co Ltd (NCC), an affiliated company under the management of its shareholder Thai Beverage Plc, owned by Thai billionaire and founder Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, has begun demolishing the existing Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) to make way for a redevelopment project.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128143-redevelopment-work-begins-for-queen-sirikit-national-convention-center/

 

 

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Bond buyers urged to avoid investing heavily in just a few giants

By Wichit Chaitrong

The Nation

 

Tada

 

Investors should beware of concentrating their investments in the bond issues of only a few giant corporates as this could expose them to risks, Tada Phuttitada, president of the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA), warned on Friday (October 11) in what was perceived as a reference to issues by CP Group and Thai Beverage.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128188-bond-buyers-urged-to-avoid-investing-heavily-in-just-a-few-giants/

 

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‘Asean Wisdom’ forum aims to foster documentary media production

By The Nation

 

 

Thailand is launching a project to encourage documentary media production and forge closer relations with Asian media partner countries.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128189-‘asean-wisdom’-forum-aims-to-foster-documentary-media-production/

 

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Vegan, healthy processed food seen as engine for economic growth

By The Nation

 

With people the world over moving away from meat to vegetable-based diets, the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE) sees endless possibilities for Thailand’s food-processing industry to become a new engine of growth and take its place as one of the nation’s 10 S-curve industries, according to Ittichai Yotsri, OIE’s deputy director-general.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128190-vegan-healthy-processed-food-seen-as-engine-for-economic-growth/

 

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Japan's capital braces for what could be worst typhoon in 60 years

 

 

Commuters at rush hour during a rain storm near Shinagawa Station in Tokyo, Japan October 11, 2019. Typhoon Hagibis approached Japan on Friday, threatening to batter its capital with the heaviest rain and winds in 60 years. REUTERS/Kevin Coombs

 

TOKYO (Reuters) - A powerful typhoon approached Japan on Friday, threatening to batter its capital with the heaviest rain and winds in 60 years, shutting down stores, factories and subway systems and disrupting a Formula One Grand Prix and rugby's World Cup.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128191-japans-capital-braces-for-what-could-be-worst-typhoon-in-60-years/

 

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Houston Rockets Nike merchandise disappears from China stores

By Ryan Woo and David Stanway

 

A Nike store selling NBA Los Angeles Lakers sportswear is seen in Beijing, China October 10, 2019. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

 

BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Houston Rockets sneakers and other merchandise were pulled from several Nike <NKE.N> stores in major Chinese cities amid the furor surrounding a tweet from the team's general manager in support of anti-government protests in Hong Kong.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128192-houston-rockets-nike-merchandise-disappears-from-china-stores/

 

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Ex-envoy tells impeachment inquiry Trump ousted her based on 'false claims'

By Jonathan Landay and David Morgan

 

Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch arrives to testify in the U.S. House of Representatives impeachment inquiry into U.S. President Trump on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., October 11, 2019. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine on Friday told a House of Representatives impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump that he ousted her based on "unfounded and false claims" after she had come under attack by his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128193-ex-envoy-tells-impeachment-inquiry-trump-ousted-her-based-on-false-claims/

 

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U.S., China agree 'Phase 1' trade deal; Trump suspends October tariff hike

By Jeff Mason and David Lawder

 

China's Vice Premier Liu He speaks with U.S. President Donald Trump during a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House after two days of trade negotiations in Washington, U.S., October 11, 2019. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and China agreed on Friday to the first phase of a deal to end a trade war, prompting President Donald Trump to suspend a threatened tariff hike, but officials said the agreement had to be put on paper and more work was required to get it finalized.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128194-us-china-agree-phase-1-trade-deal-trump-suspends-october-tariff-hike/

 

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Pattaya eyes becoming economic hub of EEC

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

PATTAYA (NNT) - Pattaya City aims to develop its bayside location into a new economic hub, changing the direction of its management to support the Eastern Economic Corridor, along with tourism, and investment.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128195-pattaya-eyes-becoming-economic-hub-of-eec/

 

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Finance Ministry imposes penalties on shops violating Chim Shop Chai campaign regulations

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government’s Chim Shop Chai - Eat Shop Spend campaign has received good feedback as people eligible for 1,000 baht electronic money grant continue to make their purchases at participating stores. Complaints have been made against some stores offering special promotions to attract customers, leading to a discussion between the Ministry of Finance and convenience stores to ensure strict compliance with the regulations and the campaign’s objectives to promote tourism and income distribution to communities.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128196-finance-ministry-imposes-penalties-on-shops-violating-chim-shop-chai-campaign-regulations/

 

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MOPH assures African Swine Fever not communicable to humans

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - After several reports of African Swine Fever outbreaks in neighboring countries, with the latest cases reported in Chan State of Myanmar, Thai authorities have issued measures to prevent this animal disease from spreading into Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128198-moph-assures-african-swine-fever-not-communicable-to-humans/

 

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PM Prayut follows up on "Taking Villagers Home" program

Praphorn Praphornkul

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, along with several cabinet ministers have visited the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani to follow up on reparations for flood victims under the "Taking Villagers Home" program.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128199-pm-prayut-follows-up-on-taking-villagers-home-program/

 

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'Alarming upsurge' in measles has devastating impact, WHO warns

By Kate Kelland

 

FILE PHOTO: A measles poster is seen at Venice Family Clinic in Los Angeles, California February 5, 2015. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Measles is staging a devastating comeback in epidemics across the world as the virus exploits dangerous gaps in vaccination coverage, World Health Organization (WHO) experts said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128200-alarming-upsurge-in-measles-has-devastating-impact-who-warns/

 

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China denounces Thai politicians for show of support to Hong Kong activists

By Panu Wongcha-um and Patpicha Tanakasempipat

 

FILE PHOTO: Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong poses during an interview at the Reuters New York office in New York City, U.S., September 14, 2019. REUTERS/JEENAH MOON/File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - The Chinese embassy in Bangkok has condemned Thai politicians for showing support for Hong Kong activists involved in anti-government protests, saying it could harm the relationship between the two countries.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128201-china-denounces-thai-politicians-for-show-of-support-to-hong-kong-activists/

 

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Ethiopia's Abiy wins Nobel Peace Prize for resolving conflict with Eritrea

By Gwladys Fouche and Terje Solsvik

 

FILE PHOTO: Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed speaks at a news conference at his office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia August 1, 2019. REUTERS/Tiksa Negeri/File Photo

 

OSLO (Reuters) - Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed won the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for his peacemaking efforts which ended two decades of hostility with longtime enemy Eritrea.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128202-ethiopias-abiy-wins-nobel-peace-prize-for-resolving-conflict-with-eritrea/

 

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Russia jails U.S.-Israeli on drug charges despite Netanyahu plea

By Tom Balmforth and Dan Williams

 

Naama Issachar takes a selfie in Israel in this undated picture. Family photo/Handout via REUTERS

 

MOSCOW/JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A Russian court sentenced a U.S.-Israeli woman to seven and a half years in jail for drug offences on Friday, a ruling Israel condemned as disproportionate and which her family said Moscow had linked to the fate of a Russian citizen detained in Israel.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128203-russia-jails-us-israeli-on-drug-charges-despite-netanyahu-plea/

 

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Wind-driven Los Angeles wildfire leaves one dead, forces 100,000 to flee

By Steve Gorman

 

Firefighters battle a wind-driven wildfire called the Saddle Ridge fire in the early morning hours Friday in Porter Ranch, California, U.S., October 11, 2019. REUTERS/Gene Blevins

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A fierce, wind-driven wildfire swept through foothills and canyons along the northern edge of Los Angeles on Friday, engulfing homes, closing roads and devouring acre upon acre of dry brush and chaparral as 100,000 residents were forced to flee.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128204-wind-driven-los-angeles-wildfire-leaves-one-dead-forces-100000-to-flee/

 

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FAA failed to properly review 737 MAX jet's anti-stall system - JATR findings

By David Shepardson and Jamie Freed

 

FILE PHOTO: An aerial photo shows Boeing 737 MAX aircraft at Boeing facilities at the Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, Washington, September 16, 2019. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - A panel of international air safety regulators on Friday harshly criticized the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) review of a safety system on Boeing's <BA.N> 737 MAX airliner later tied to two crashes that killed all 346 people aboard.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128205-faa-failed-to-properly-review-737-max-jets-anti-stall-system-jatr-findings/

 

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Facebook's Libra currency abandoned by major financial companies

By Pete Schroeder, Shanti S Nair and Katie Paul

 

FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: Small toy figures are seen on representations of virtual currency in front of the Libra logo in this illustration picture, June 21, 2019. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic

 

(Reuters) - Facebook Inc's <FB.O> ambitious efforts to establish a global digital currency called Libra suffered severe setbacks on Friday, as major payment companies including Mastercard <MA.N> and Visa Inc <V.N> quit the group behind the project.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128206-facebooks-libra-currency-abandoned-by-major-financial-companies/

 

 

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Trump says acting Homeland Security Secretary McAleenan is stepping down

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Acting Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kevin McAleenan reacts while protesters interrupt his remarks at the Migration Policy Institute annual Immigration Law and Policy Conference in Washington, U.S., October 7, 2019. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan was stepping down and a new acting chief of the agency would be named next week.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128208-trump-says-acting-homeland-security-secretary-mcaleenan-is-stepping-down/

 

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Alexei Leonov, first human to walk in space, dies at 85

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Russian cosmonaut Alexei Leonov (L), the first human to conduct a space walk, and his compatriot Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman cosmonaut, attend a ceremony in Star City outside Moscow, Russia, June 7, 2013. REUTERS/Sergei Remezov

 

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Alexei Leonov, who became the first human to walk in space in 1965, died on Friday at the age of 85 after a long illness, Russia's TASS news agency reported.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128210-alexei-leonov-first-human-to-walk-in-space-dies-at-85/

 

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Thailand joins ISO campaign for maintaining video standards

By THE NATION

 

Wanchai Phanomchai

 

In a move to mark World Standards Day on October 14, Thailand will join the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) to promote the organisation’s global campaign ‘Video Standards Create a Global Stage’.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128212-thailand-joins-iso-campaign-for-maintaining-video-standards/

 

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Intel ramps up Thai investments in focus on AI and IoT

By Wariya Khamchana

 

 

Responding to the gaming demand for high-performance computers, the managing director of Intel for the Asia Pacific and Japan on Friday revealed a plan to heighten investments in Thailand to support new opportunities arising from artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and industrial automation systems.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128213-intel-ramps-up-thai-investments-in-focus-on-ai-and-iot/

 

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THAI adjusts Japan flight times as typhoon nears

By THE NATION

 

 

Thai Airways International (THAI) announced on Friday (October 11) changes in its flight schedule for four Thailand-Japan routes due to risks posed by Typhoon Hagibis.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128214-thai-adjusts-japan-flight-times-as-typhoon-nears/

 

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Patong Cosplay Beach Run to highlight Phuket Carnival

By The Phuket News

 

This year the carnival will be held from Nov 1-5. Image: Patong Municipality
 

PHUKET: A “Patong Cosplay Beach Run” will be held as one of the highlights of this year’s Phuket Carnival, Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup has announced.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128216-patong-cosplay-beach-run-to-highlight-phuket-carnival/

 

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Free shuttle laid on for King Rama IX commemoration

By THE NATION

 

 

The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) is laying on three shuttle bus routes free of charge for members of the public wishing to participate in the ceremony being held on Monday (October 13) to mark the anniversary of the passing of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, BMTA’s director, Surachai Eamvachirasakul announced.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128220-free-shuttle-laid-on-for-king-rama-ix-commemoration/

 

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Two dead as train hits car in Trang

By THE NATION

 

 

Two brothers were killed outright when their car was hit by a train as they drove across an ungated level crossing on Friday in Trang’s Kantang district

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128222-two-dead-as-train-hits-car-in-trang/

 

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Diabetes made me do it! Wannabe ATM robber has novel excuse

 

 

Caption: Diabetes to blame

 

A delivery man who tried to rob three ATMs on a single night with a crowbar has come up with a novel excuse.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128223-diabetes-made-me-do-it-wannabe-atm-robber-has-novel-excuse/

 

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Korat: Seven shot - one killed - in pub gunfight over a woman

 

 

Caption: A woman was grabbed then shooting began

 

One man was killed and six others injured after a fight broke out between two groups of people at a pub in Muang district of Nakhon Ratchasima just after midnight this morning.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128225-korat-seven-shot-one-killed-in-pub-gunfight-over-a-woman/

 

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"Eat, shop, spend" - then "Crash" your car into a palm tree!

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that a 50 year old Thai woman drove from Nakhon Sawan to Chainat to take advantage of the government's 1,000 baht "Eat, Shop, Spend" scheme. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128226-eat-shop-spend-then-crash-your-car-into-a-palm-tree/