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Thai baht is likely to weaken, central bank deputy governor says

 

FILE PHOTO: A Thai Baht note with the images of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej is seen during the coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Bangkok, Thailand, May 4, 2019. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's baht <THB=TH> currency is likely to weaken on more foreign selling, a lower current account surplus and reduced dollar-related gold trading flows, a deputy governor of its central bank said on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137121-thai-baht-is-likely-to-weaken-central-bank-deputy-governor-says/

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American tourist flees mob amid fight with restaurant staff
 

The American flees the angry mob on the Karon beach road on Monday (Dec 2). Image: CCTV / Karon Police
 

PHUKET: Police have declined to explained what started a fight between an American tourist and a mob of staff from a seafood restaurant on the Karon beachrfont road on Monday (Dec 2) that ended with the American man fleeing a mob of more than a dozen angry locals.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137087-lost-in-translation-–-karon-seafood-restaurant-staff-chase-american-customer/?do=findComment&comment=14826663

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Thailand’s power tunnel almost 70 per cent complete

By The Nation

 

 

Construction of the biggest underground tunnel to house electric cables in Thailand is now 69 per cent complete, officials announced today (December 4).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137137-thailand’s-power-tunnel-almost-70-per-cent-complete/

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U-Tapao opens second passenger terminal

By The Nation

 

 

The U-Tapao International Airport officially opened its second passenger terminal on Wednesday (December 4) and is planning to expand passenger capacity from over 2 million people a year to 5 million people within five years.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137147-u-tapao-opens-second-passenger-terminal/

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Out of control US man: Deportation would be a relief, he says

 

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The American man at the center of trouble in Chiang Mai has spoken to Thaivisa to offer his side of the story. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137175-out-of-control-us-man-deportation-would-be-a-relief-he-says/

 

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Thailand looks to become LNG hub

By THE NATION

 

Energy Minister Sontirat Songtijirawong

 

The Energy Policy Administration Committee today (December 4) acknowledged the guidelines for turning Thailand into the regional trading hub of liquefied natural gas (LNG).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137176-thailand-looks-to-become-lng-hub/

 

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Strengthening baht poised to reverse course, says BOT

By The Nation

 

BOT deputy governor Mathee Supapongse says the baht is on a declining trend.

 

The baht is on a declining trend, Bank of Thailand (BOT) deputy governor Mathee Supapongse said on Wednesday (December 4). 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137121-thai-baht-is-likely-to-weaken-central-bank-deputy-governor-says/?do=findComment&comment=14827407

 

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Elon Musk, at defamation trial, blames 'pedo guy' tweet on overwork

By Rachel Parsons and Nichola Groom

 

Elon Musk passes through security as he arrives at court for trial in a defamation case filed by British cave diver Vernon Unsworth who is suing the Tesla Inc chief executive for calling him a "pedo guy" in one of a series of tweets, as the case begins in Los Angeles, California, U.S., December 4, 2019. REUTERS/David McNew

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Elon Musk said he was overworked when he called a British diver and cave explorer a "pedo guy" in a tweet to his millions of followers, as the Tesla chief executive defended himself on Wednesday at his defamation trial.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137178-elon-musk-at-defamation-trial-blames-pedo-guy-tweet-on-overwork/

 

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Two Navy oil recovery vessels sent to contain 4km long slick in the Gulf

 

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The Royal Thai Navy has deployed vessels, equipped with skimmers, oil booms and dispersant, to prevent a 4km long oil slick from moving toward the eastern coast of the Gulf.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137180-two-navy-oil-recovery-vessels-sent-to-contain-4km-long-slick-in-the-gulf/

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Environment group up in arms over shark’s fin soup served at Government party

 

 

The get-together for pro-government parties, held at a Bangkok hotel on Tuesday night, has come under heavy criticism from conservation groups and academics after it was discovered that shark’s fin soup had been served.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137181-environment-group-up-in-arms-over-shark’s-fin-soup-served-at-government-party/

 

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UNHCR praises Thailand’s displaced persons protection

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has praised Thailand’s role in providing care and protection to displaced persons based on the principles of compassion and humanity.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137182-unhcr-praises-thailand’s-displaced-persons-protection/

 

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People support No Plastic campaign

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - A recent survey shows that most people support the government’s No Plastic campaign, which will start on January 1st, and changing consumer behavior to promote a clean environment

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137183-people-support-no-plastic-campaign/

 

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BTS Green Line opens four new stations

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, attended the opening of the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) Green Line extension, connecting Ha Yaek Lat Phrao Station and Kasetsart University Station. Commuters will be offered free trips until January 2, 2020, with all stations expected to be in operation by the end of next year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137184-bts-green-line-opens-four-new-stations/

 

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Legal experts summoned by Democrats call Trump actions impeachable

By David Morgan and Patricia Zengerle

 

U.S. President Donald Trump attends the NATO leaders summit in Watford, Britain December 4, 2019. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann/Pool

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's actions to prod Ukraine to pursue investigations that could benefit him politically represent impeachable offences, constitutional law experts called by Democrats testified to the U.S. Congress on Wednesday as lawmakers laid the groundwork for formal charges against Trump.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137185-legal-experts-summoned-by-democrats-call-trump-actions-impeachable/

 

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Four more businesses to be removed from Foreign Business Act annex

By THE NATION

 

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The Department of Business Development has discussed its plan to remove four more restricted businesses from the list annexed to the Foreign Business Act of 2542, with the Board of Investment (BoI), the department's deputy director-general Poonpong Naiyanapakorn has said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137187-four-more-businesses-to-be-removed-from-foreign-business-act-annex/

 

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Trump administration moves to remove 700,000 people from food stamps

By Tom Polansek

 

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue speaks during an event hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump with workers on "Cutting the Red Tape, Unleashing Economic Freedom" in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S., October 17, 2018. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

 

The Trump administration said on Wednesday it will make it harder for states to keep residents in the U.S. food stamp program in a move that is projected to end benefits for nearly 700,000 people

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137191-trump-administration-moves-to-remove-700000-people-from-food-stamps/

 

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Biden says he would consider Harris for vice presidential slot

By James Oliphant

 

FILE PHOTO: Former Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Senator Kamala Harris gesture on the second night of the second 2020 Democratic U.S. presidential debate in Detroit, Michigan, July 31, 2019. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A day after U.S. Senator Kamala Harris ended her 2020 presidential bid, former Vice President Joe Biden, a leading contender for the Democratic nomination, said on Wednesday he would consider her as a potential running mate.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137192-biden-says-he-would-consider-harris-for-vice-presidential-slot/

 

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Racing driver/Actress survive Ferrari devastation outside Bangkok

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A well known Racing Driver survived with a broken right leg after crashing his Ferrari into a cement barrier on the Sri Nakharin road outbound from Bangkok about 3.30 am Wednesday morning.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137193-racing-driveractress-survive-ferrari-devastation-outside-bangkok/

 

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Australia to trim government as PM demands policy delivery

By Colin Packham

 

FILE PHOTO: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison addresses the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York City, New York, U.S., September 25, 2019. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/Files

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia will cut the number of government departments next year to focus on the continuity of policy and improving service, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137194-australia-to-trim-government-as-pm-demands-policy-delivery/

 

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Drunk driver blames his GPS after he gets stuck on the railway line

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A railway official told the Thai media that they found a drunk driver behind the wheel of a Toyota Hilux that had got stuck on the railway line in northern Bangkok. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137195-drunk-driver-blames-his-gps-after-he-gets-stuck-on-the-railway-line/

 

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Cobwebbed bikes and carpool apps: France braces for public sector strike

By Caroline Pailliez and Geert De Clercq

 

People rush on a platform after a TGV high speed train arrived at the Gare Lille Flandres railway station on the eve of a national strike against French government's pensions reform plans in Lille, France, December 4, 2019. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol

 

PARIS (Reuters) - Commuters scrambled to fix up old bicycles, reserve carpool rides and arrange emergency childcare ahead of one of France's biggest public sector strikes in decades on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137197-cobwebbed-bikes-and-carpool-apps-france-braces-for-public-sector-strike/

 

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Koh Samui: 54 Chinese nationals arrested working in a call center at a hotel

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Tourist and local police raided a hotel in Moo1 Bo Phut on Koh Samui yesterday following a complaint from a Chinese person. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137199-koh-samui-54-chinese-nationals-arrested-working-in-a-call-center-at-a-hotel/

 

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Thai woman helping police with their inquiries after Dutch man found floating in the Chao Praya River

 

Picture: INN

 

National police spokesman Pol Col Krissana Pattanacharoen said that a Thai woman called Siriporn was helping police with their inquiries after a 73 year old man from the Netherlands was found dead in Bangkok's Chao Praya River.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137200-thai-woman-helping-police-with-their-inquiries-after-dutch-man-found-floating-in-the-chao-praya river/

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Pattaya Video: Attack at Coffee Shop - negative image for resort

 

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Pattaya Watchdog posted a video of a Thai woman with a foreign tourist that showed what they said was someone selling things from shop to shop. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137205-pattaya-video-attack-at-coffee-shop-negative-image-for-resort/

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Authorities ensure compliance of New Year gift baskets with laws

By THE NATION

 

 

Deputy Bangkok Governor Pol Lt Gen Sophon Pisuthiwong and officials from Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health on Tuesday (December 3) inspected retail shops at various venues in Bangkok that sell New Year gift baskets to make sure that they are in compliance with the law.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137206-authorities-ensure-compliance-of-new-year-gift-baskets-with-laws/

 

 

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Patient at center of "Benz middle finger drama" found hanged

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported what they said was a terrible tragedy after a man called Thaweesak, 54, was found hanged at a house in Surasak sub-district of Si Racha, Chonburi, yesterday. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137208-patient-at-center of-benz-middle-finger-drama-found-hanged/

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BTS ready to take on BMA debt burden

By THE NATION

 

 

Surapong Laoha-Unya, executive director of BTS Group Holdings, said this week that the company is planning to extend the concession contract for BTS skytrain green line for another 30 years.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137211-bts-ready-to-take-on-bma-debt-burden/

 

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British cave explorer felt 'branded a pedophile' by Elon Musk tweet

By Nichola Groom and Rachel Parsons

 

Courtroom sketch shows British cave diver Vernon Unsworth during the trial in a defamation case filed by Unsworth, who is suing Tesla chief executive Elon Musk for calling him a "pedo guy" in one of a series of tweets, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., December 4, 2019. REUTERS/Mona Shafer Edwards

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The British cave explorer suing Elon Musk testified on Wednesday he felt "branded a pedophile" by the billionaire entrepreneur, despite Musk's assertion that his "pedo guy" tweet at the heart of the defamation case was not meant to be taken literally.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137213-british-cave-explorer-vernon-unsworth-felt-branded-a-pedophile-by-elon-musk-tweet/

 

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Mother-in-law attacked and set on fire after she discovered drugs, says media

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported that a 50 year old woman in Songkhla in Thailand's far south was set on fire by her son-in-law after she discovered some drugs hidden at the shack where she lived and burnt them. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137216-mother-in-law-attacked-and-set-on-fire-after-she-discovered-drugs-says-media/

 

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Video: One lucky 61 year old Thai on a motorcycle - lights to be installed

 

Picture: Sanook

 

CCTV footage from the Sala Mangkhut T-junction on the Ban Khai to Rayong road showed an Isuzu pick-up pull out on the main road and collide with a motorcycle.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137221-video-one-lucky-61-year-old-thai-on-a-motorcycle-lights-to-be-installed/