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22 provinces to be hit with water shortage from November 1

By The Nation

 

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Ratchada Thanadirek

 

According to a report from the Office of Natural Water Resources, Thailand will enter the dry season on November 1, deputy government spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek said on Tuesday (October 29).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131501-22-provinces-to-be-hit-with-water-shortage-from-november-1/

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Local airlines increase services to Japan, introduce new destinations

By The Nation

 

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NokScoot, Nok Air and Thai Airways are all launching new routes to Japan to cater to the increasing number of Thais travelling overseas. 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131490-local-airlines-increase-services-to-japan-introduce-new-destinations/

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Top cashless payment platform teams up with ThaiTicketMajor

By THE NATION

 

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PouchNATION, the leading platform providing cashless payment service to event organisers in Southeast Asia, has teamed up with ThaiTicketMajor, the top ticket distributor in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131546-top-cashless-payment-platform-teams-up-with-thaiticketmajor/

 

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Cabinet approves new labour law ensuring occupational safety

By The Nation

 

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According to a new law approved by the Cabinet on Tuesday (October 29), employers are required to arrange for their employees’ health check-up and provide medical records for each employee from the time of employment.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131547-cabinet-approves-new-labour-law-ensuring-occupational-safety/

 

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Minister orders search for safe pesticides speeded up

By THE NATION

 

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Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Chalermchai Sri-on has ordered the ministry’s permanent secretary and subsidiary agencies to speed their search for biochemical and microbial pesticides as substitutes for the newly banned toxic chemicals paraquat, chlorpyrifos and glyphosate.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131548-minister-orders-search-for-safe-pesticides-speeded-up/

 

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Oil-price revision coming next as power strategy revised

By THE NATION

 

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The Energy Policy and Planning Office will hasten to complete a study by next month on restructuring the oil price, its director-general said on Wednesday (October 30).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131549-oil-price-revision-coming-next-as-power-strategy-revised/

 

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New Thailand-Myanmar bridge opens across Moei river

 

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TAK (NNT) - Thailand and Myanmar have officially opened the second Thailand-Myanmar Friendship Bridge crossing Moei/Tong Yin river, improving connectivity and cross-border goods transportation.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131550-new-thailand-myanmar-bridge-opens-across-moei-river/

 

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Acquisitions lead to 39% surge in PTTEP's nine-month profit

By THE NATION

 

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PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP) reported a strong performance in the first nine months of the year with a 39 per cent surge in net profit year on year to US$1.185 billion (Bt37.182 billion).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131552-acquisitions-lead-to-39-surge-in-ptteps-nine-month-profit/

 

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U-Solar to facilitate transition to renewable energy

By THE NATION

 

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United Overseas Bank (UOB) recently launched U-Solar, the first solar industry ecosystem in the region, designed to power the development and adoption of renewable energy across Southeast Asia.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131553-u-solar-to-facilitate-transition-to-renewable-energy/

 

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Tighter controls expected on the trade in arum roots and saplings

 

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Thailand’s Royal Forest Department is tightening controls on the trade in arum (Amorphophallus) roots and saplings after it was learned that some Chinese traders have stockpiled huge quantities to be sent to China for cultivation.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131555-tighter-controls-expected-on-the-trade-in-arum-roots-and-saplings/

 

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Thai Civilized party leader may face charges for attempting to bring suspected explosive into Parliament

 

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House Speaker Chuan Leekpai has ordered parliamentary legal affairs officials to explore the possibility of taking legal action against Thai Civilized party leader Mongkolkit Suksintharanont for allegedly attempting to smuggle explosives into Parliament to “test the efficiency of security measures”.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131556-thai-civilized-party-leader-may-face-charges-for-attempting-to-bring-suspected-explosive-into-parliament/

 

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Finance Ministry considering 3rd round of “Chim-Shop-Chai” scheme

 

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Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has praised the “Chim-Shop-Chai” (Eat-Shop-Spend) scheme for its success in stimulating the grass roots economy and has instructed the Finance Ministry to consider launching a third round before the end of this year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131557-finance-ministry-considering-3rd-round-of-“chim-shop-chai”-scheme/

 

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Far more people at risk of rising seas than feared - climate study

By Matthew Green

 

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Residential houses submerged in floodwaters following heavy rainfall are seen at a town in Shantou, Guangdong province, China September 2, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Climate change will put three times more people at risk of coastal flooding by 2050 than previously thought, according to a study published on Tuesday, with swathes of Asia and cities in North America and Europe all vulnerable to rising seas.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131559-far-more-people-at-risk-of-rising-seas-than-feared-climate-study/

 

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UK's culture minister Morgan joins exodus from parliament

By Kate Holton

 

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FILE PHOTO: Britain's Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Secretary Nicky Morgan is seen outside Downing Street in London, Britain October 24, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's culture minister Nicky Morgan said on Wednesday she would not stand as a candidate in the next election, the latest high-profile lawmaker to cite a toxic political atmosphere as a reason to join the exodus from parliament.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131560-uks-culture-minister-morgan-joins-exodus-from-parliament/

 

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Twitter to ban political ads in apparent swipe at Facebook

By Trevor Hunnicutt

 

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FILE PHOTO: A 3D-printed logo for Twitter is seen in this picture illustration made in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina on January 26, 2016. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Twitter Inc <TWTR.N> will ban political advertising on its platform next month, the company's chief executive said on Wednesday, a move that won praise from Democrats and scorn from Donald Trump's presidential campaign.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131562-twitter to-ban-political-ads-in-apparent-swipe-at-facebook/

 

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Johnson and Corbyn hit the campaign trail for UK Christmas election

 

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LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn will embark on their first full day of election campaigning on Thursday, pitching their starkly different visions for the country ahead of a highly unpredictable December poll.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131565-johnson-and-corbyn-hit-the-campaign-trail-for-uk-christmas-election/

 

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The race to eat Bangkok's 'biggest burger', a 10,000-calorie challenge

By Jiraporn Kuhakan

 

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FILE PHOTO: A woman holds up what the Chris Steaks & Burgers restaurant says is Thailand's biggest burger weighing more than 6 kilograms, before a competition held to eat it at the restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand, October 11, 2019. REUTERS/Jiraporn Kuhakan

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - A Bangkok burger joint has become an internet sensation after YouTubers started challenging each other to eat its biggest meal - a near 6kg (13 pound) patty covered in fried onion rings, bacon and mayonnaise.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131566-the-race-to-eat-bangkoks-biggest-burger-a-10000-calorie-challenge/

 

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U.S. releases Baghdadi raid video, warns of likely retribution attack

By Phil Stewart

 

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon on Wednesday released its first images from last weekend's commando raid in Syria that led to the death of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and warned the militant group may attempt to stage a "retribution attack."

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131568-us-releases-baghdadi-raid-video-warns-of-likely-retribution-attack/

 

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Ringo Starr 'emotional' as Beatles come together in new recording

By Rollo Ross

 

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FILE PHOTO: Musician Ringo Starr is interviewed in West Hollywood, California, U.S., October 24, 2019. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

 

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (Reuters) - When Ringo Starr decided to record a cover of one of the last songs written by John Lennon, the Beatles drummer knew he wanted former bandmate Paul McCartney to play bass.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131569-ringo-starr-emotional-as-beatles-come-together-in-new-recording/

 

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Exclusive: U.S. to renew waivers allowing non-proliferation work with Iran - sources

By Arshad Mohammed

 

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States plans to allow Russian, Chinese and European companies to continue work at Iranian nuclear facilities to make it harder for Iran to develop a nuclear weapon, two sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131571-exclusive-us-to-renew-waivers-allowing-non-proliferation-work-with-iran-sources/

 

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High Season: "Tourists will be safe and we will be good hosts" says tourist police chief
 
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Thailand's tourist police chief appeared at a press conference yesterday to declare that tourists would be safe and sound this high season and the country will act as hood hosts to the millions of visitors expected. 
 
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Ya Dong: Many suffer health complications after "toad extract case"
 
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The Thai public health department in Chonburi has given further details after 12 people were admitted to hospital in the province. 
 
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Investigation begins as mystery fire destroys and damages dozens of motorcycles at Udon hospital
 
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Fire broke out in a parking lot at Soon Udon Thani Hospital in downtown Udon Thani in Thailand's north east yesterday. 
 
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Former CIA Director Brennan: Votes were swayed by Russian influence operation

By Raphael Satter

 

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FILE PHOTO: Former CIA director John Brennan speaks during a forum on election security titled, “2020 Vision: Intelligence and the U.S. Presidential Election” at the National Press Club in Washington, U.S., October 30, 2019. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former CIA Director John Brennan said on Wednesday that at least some American voters were swayed as a result of Russia's 2016 election interference operation, a statement that went further than the official assessments of U.S. intelligence agencies and lawmakers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131585-former-cia-director-brennan-votes-were-swayed-by-russian-influence-operation/

 

 

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CU develops zero-waste paper cups to be used as seed pots

By THE NATION

 

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Chulalongkorn University (CU) is collaborating with Royal Forest Department (RFD) in developing paper cups coated with bioplastic to be used as pots for seedlings replacing the plastic seedling bags currently used in order to preserve the environment and reduce waste.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131588-cu-develops-zero-waste-paper-cups-to-be-used-as-seed-pots/

 

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Big Oud: Immigration chief's activities starting to draw comparisons with Big Joke
 
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The latest Thai immigration chief's high profile arrests and press conferences are starting to draw comparisons with his disgraced predecessor. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131591-big-oud-immigration-chiefs-activities-starting-to-draw-comparisons-with big-joke/

 

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Temperatures drop sharply in North and Northeast, Matmo weakens

By THE NATION

 

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Thailand Meteorological Department forecast on Thursday (October 31) that strong high pressure covering the North and the Northeast will cause cool to cold weather, decreasing temperatures by 3-5 degree Celsius and strong wind, while the Central including Bangkok and its vicinity, and the East have decreasing temperatures by 1-3 degree Celsius with strong winds.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131592-temperatures-drop-sharply-in-north-and-northeast-matmo-weakens/

 

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Thailand road carnage: Four dead after pick-up hits motorcycles
 
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Four people were reported killed at the scene of a collision between an Isuzu pick up and two Honda motorcycles on a bend in the Petchkasem Highway in Bang Saphan district of Prachuap Khiri Khan. 
 
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