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The week that was in Thailand news: Mistaken identity and misconceptions: What goes through a Thai's mind seeing foreigners?

 

 

I always wondered what might be going through a Thai's mind when they observed this whitey - surely a farang in their thoughts - wandering, sometimes even staggering, down the street towards them.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129418-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-mistaken-identity-and-misconceptions-what-goes-through-a-thais-mind-seeing-foreigners/

 

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Terror at 33,000ft: Four arrested on Phuket bound ’flight from hell’, one man wrapped in cling film

 

Image - Anna Liesowska /east2west news

 

Passengers and cabin crew restrained a man and wrapped him in cling film after he tried to open the door on a Phuket bound flight.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129461-terror-at-33000ft-four-arrested-on-phuket-bound-’flight-from-hell’-one-man-wrapped-in-cling-film/

 

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Bt80 bn munition budget ‘necessary’: Prayut

By THE NATION

 

 

Speaking before attending the House of Representatives’ budget debate for fiscal year 2020 today, Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha stressed that the Defence Ministry must reserve a budget of Bt70-80 billion for buying munitions and vehicles for defensive purposes.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129462-bt80-bn-munition-budget-‘necessary’-prayut/

 

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Developing Ayutthaya as a model city discussed

By THE NATION

 

Roengsak Tongsom

 

Roengsak Tongsom, director of Transport and Traffic Development at the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) was the keynote speaker at this week’s “Development of Ayutthaya as a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Model City” seminar.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129463-developing-ayutthaya-as-a-model-city-discussed/

 

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‘Eat, Shop, Spend’ second phase to offer more cash back

By The Nation

 

Charnkit Detvitak

 

The second phase of the “Eat, Shop, Spend” economic stimulus package will limit the number of those registered at a maximum of 2 million but will offer more cash back for spending, Charnkit Detvitak, vice minister attached to the PM’s Office has said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129464-‘eat-shop-spend’-second-phase-to-offer-more-cash-back/

 

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Collapse of Chinese buyer hits Thai rubber suppliers hard

By THE NATION

 

 

The fluctuations in the price of rubber is caused by many factors, such as the US-China trade dispute which has led to banks restricting loans to rubber companies, while farmers are being forced to sell their products at a lower price to secure revolving funds for next year’s crop, a senior official said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129465-collapse-of-chinese-buyer-hits-thai-rubber-suppliers-hard/

 

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Fears expressed over spread of rubber leaf drop disease

By THE NATION

 

Pichet Prommul

 

The chief executive of the International Rubber Consortium (IRCO) Pichet Prommul on Friday expressed concern at the spread of rubber leaf drop disease in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129466-fears-expressed-over-spread-of-rubber-leaf-drop-disease/

 

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Kiradech finishes strong to stay within striking reach

By THE NATION

 

Kiradech Aphibarnrat

 

Thai star Kiradech Aphibarnrat birdied three of his closing five holes for a third straight 3-under 69 to move into tied seventh place at the US$9.75 million THE CJ CUP @ NINE BRIDGES on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129468-kiradech-finishes-strong-to-stay-within-striking-reach/

 

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It’s all go in the ring as the ONE championship heads home to Singapore

By THE NATION

 

 

Reigning ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Gaiyanghadao of Thailand is to defend his World Title against countryman Saemapetch Fairtex next month as the ONE Championship returns to Singapore for “ONE: Edge of Greatness”.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129469-it’s-all-go-in-the-ring-as-the-one-championship-heads-home-to-singapore/

 

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Johnson will ask for Brexit delay after losing parliament vote -EU official

By William James, Elizabeth Piper and Kylie MacLellan

 

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks at the House of Commons as parliament discusses Brexit, sitting on a Saturday for the first time since the 1982 Falklands War, in London, Britain, October 19, 2019, in this screen grab taken from video. Parliament TV via REUTERS

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Boris Johnson will send a letter on Saturday requesting a further extension to Britain's departure from the European Union, an EU official said, with the British prime minister obliged to ask for a delay after losing a vote in parliament.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129470-johnson-will-ask-for-brexit-delay-after-losing-parliament-vote-eu-official/

 

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Erdogan says Turkey to resume Syria offensive if truce deal falters

By Tuvan Gumrukcu

 

FILE PHOTO: Turkish army vehicles are moving on a road near the Turkish border town of Ceylanpinar, Sanliurfa province, Turkey, October 18, 2019. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov/File Photo

 

ANKARA (Reuters) - President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday Turkey would press on with its offensive into northeastern Syria and "crush the heads of terrorists" if a deal with Washington on the withdrawal of Kurdish fighters from the area was not fully implemented.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129471-erdogan-says-turkey-to-resume-syria-offensive-if-truce-deal-falters/

 

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City back to winning ways as VAR hogs limelight

By Neil Robinson

 

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester City kept up their pursuit of leaders Liverpool with a routine 2-0 win at Crystal Palace on a day when VAR stole the Premier League headlines with a series of decisions that left supporters baffled and managers incensed.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129473-city-back-to-winning-ways-as-var-hogs-limelight/

 

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FA Cup clash abandoned due to alleged racist behaviour of fans

 

(Reuters) - An English FA Cup fourth qualifying round match between Haringey Borough and Yeovil Town was abandoned on Saturday due to the alleged racist abuse suffered by Haringey's players.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129474-fa-cup-clash-abandoned-due-to-alleged-racist-behaviour-of-fans/

 

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Seven-try All Blacks outclass Ireland to reach World Cup semis

By Greg Stutchbury

 

Rugby Union - Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2019 - Quarter Final - New Zealand v Ireland - Tokyo Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - October 19, 2019 New Zealand's Aaron Smith scores their first try REUTERS/Issei Kato

 

TOKYO (Reuters) - New Zealand sent out an emphatic message that they will not relinquish their Rugby World Cup title lightly as they outclassed Ireland 46-14 in their last eight-clash on Saturday and set up a semi-final clash with England.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129475-seven-try-all-blacks-outclass-ireland-to-reach-world-cup-semis/

 

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May strikes twice as dominant England crush Wallabies 40-16

By Nick Mulvenney

 

Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2019 - Quarter Final - England v Australia - Oita Stadium, Oita, Japan - October 19, 2019 England's Jonny May reacts during the match REUTERS/Edgar Su

 

OITA, Japan (Reuters) - Winger Jonny May scored two tries in three first-half minutes as England underlined their World Cup credentials with a dominant 40-16 win over Australia on Saturday to set up a semi-final against reigning champions New Zealand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129476-may-strikes-twice-as-dominant-england-crush-wallabies-40-16/

 

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A day in Elton John's life - Buy Rolls, write hit song, dine with Ringo

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Elton John arrives to attend a Midsummer Party for the Elton John Aids Foundation in Antibes, France, July 24, 2019. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard

 

LONDON (Reuters) - When Elton John was working on his new autobiography, the legendary singer, songwriter and performer pulled out diaries he had been encouraged to write during a stint in rehab.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129477-a-day-in-elton-johns-life-buy-rolls-write-hit-song-dine-with-ringo/

 

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Apple's star-studded 'The Morning Show' joins #MeToo conversation

By Alicia Powell

 

Actor Jennifer Aniston looks on as she attends Variety's 2019 Power of Women: Los Angeles, in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., October 11, 2019. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Apple Inc is jumping into the streaming video wars with a series that explores accusations of sexual misconduct at a fictional morning television news show, a story that tackles issues brought to life over the past two years of the #MeToo movement.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129478-apples-star-studded-the-morning-show-joins-metoo-conversation/

 

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PM promises to act on the Opposition’s constructive recommendations

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said today (Saturday) that he was satisfied with the deliberations over the budget bill in the past two days and promised to act upon the constructive suggestions proffered by the Opposition.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129481-pm-promises-to-act-on-the-opposition’s-constructive-recommendations/

 

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Deputy Transport Minister at PIPO center in Narathiwat

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

NARATHIWAT (NNT) - The Deputy Minister of Transport has ordered the Port-In Port-Out (PIPO) center in Narathiwat to regulate all ships, and prevent them from littering the sea, while promoting the development of ports as new tourism attractions.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129483-deputy-transport-minister-at-pipo-center-in-narathiwat/

 

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Bringing back clean water in Ratchaburi’s Mae Klong river

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

RATCHABURI (NNT) - Moving on to the issue of foul water in Ratchaburi City, which has long been an issue faced by villagers, especially in the rainy season when waste water would flow into the Mae Khlong river. Villagers and conservationists in Ratchaburi have made complaints to local MPs, who have forwarded the issue to the Wastewater Management Authority which promised to work with the municipality to solve the problem over the past 15 years.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129484-bringing-back-clean-water-in-ratchaburi’s-mae-klong-river/

 

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Workers retrieve remains of fourth and fifth deceased wild elephants

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BANGKOK (NNT) - The retrieval of remains of wild elephants that fell to their deaths at Heo Narok waterfall in Khao Yai National Park in Nakhon Nayok province was conducted on the eleventh day.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129485-workers-retrieve-remains-of-fourth-and-fifth-deceased-wild-elephants/

 

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Bangkok acknowledges alcohol-free restaurants during Buddhist Lent

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Bangkok City Hall has delivered certificates to restaurants where the sale of alcohol was strictly prohibited during the three month period of Buddhist Lent.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129488-bangkok-acknowledges-alcohol-free-restaurants-during-buddhist-lent/

 

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Court to deliver ’Thanathorn’ ruling on Nov 20

Praphorn Praphornkul

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Constitutional Court will read the ruling in the media shareholding case of the Future Forward Party leader, Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, on November 20, 2019.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129489-court-to-deliver-’thanathorn’-ruling-on-nov-20/

 

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Thais in Hong Kong urged to avoid protest sites

Praphorn Praphornkul

 

 

HONG KONG (NNT) - The Royal Thai Consulate-General in Hong Kong has issued a travel advisory, warning Thai citizens to avoid visiting areas where mass protests are being staged, for their own safety.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129491-thais-in-hong-kong-urged-to-avoid-protest-sites/

 

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Facebook Thailand launches fake news checker

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - To curb the proliferation of fake news on social media, causing misunderstandings among the general public, Facebook Thailand has initiated action.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129492-facebook-thailand-launches-fake-news-checker/

 

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Australia police arrest Iraqi man over deaths of over 350 asylum seekers in 2001

 

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The Australian Federal Police said on Saturday it had charged a 43-year-old Iraqi man for his part in allegedly organising a people smuggling venture that led to the deaths of more than 350 asylum seekers when their boat sank in 2001.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129495-australia-police-arrest-iraqi-man-over-deaths-of-over-350-asylum-seekers-in-2001/

 

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Dam collapse kills at least 15 gold miners in Siberia

 

 

 

A view shows the scene of the accident following a dam failure at a gold mine in Krasnoyarsk Region, Russia October 19, 2019. Russian Emergencies Ministry in Krasnoyarsk Region/Handout via REUTERS

 

MOSCOW (Reuters) - At least 15 gold miners were killed on Saturday when a dam collapsed, flooding an artisanal mining encampment in a remote part of Siberia, officials said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129496-dam-collapse-kills-at-least-15-gold-miners-in-siberia/

 

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