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Athletics body to tighten rules after Nike's Vaporfly helps records tumble - sources

By Mitch Phillips, Kate Kelland

 

Athletics - Dubai Marathon - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - January 24, 2020 General view of athletes wearing the Nike Vaporfly shoe during the race REUTERS/Christopher Pike

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Athletics’ ruling body will tighten regulations governing shoe technology, two sources familiar with the matter said, after Nike’s popular Vaporfly brand helped re-write running records and sparked debate about whether it was “technological doping.”

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145004-athletics-body-to-tighten-rules-after-nikes-vaporfly-helps-records-tumble-sources/

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SET dips amid negative factors

By The Nation

 

 

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) closed at 1,569.55 on Friday (January 24), down 4.15 points (0.26 per cent) from Thursday's, with Bt47.51 billion in total trade. The SET index moved between 1,567.07 and 1,576.68 during the day.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145032-set-dips-amid-negative-factors/

 

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GH Bank budgets Bt100 bn for new loan packages

By THE NATION

 

Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana, left, announces policy direction of the Government Housing Bank on Friday (January 24). At right is the bank's president Chatchai Sirilai.

 

Government Housing Bank (GH Bank) has budgeted Bt100 billion for a new mortgage campaign, according to its statement released on Friday (January 24).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145033-gh-bank-budgets-bt100-bn-for-new-loan-packages/

 

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Catlin takes halfway stage lead

By THE NATION

 

John Catlin

 

Nakhon Ratchasima - John Catlin seized a one-shot advantage at the halfway stage of the Boonchu Ruangkit Championship after the American fired a nine-under-par 62 on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145034-catlin-takes-halfway-stage-lead/

 

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Sole Thai with coronavirus recovers, goes home

By The Nation

 

 

The only Thai known to have been infected with the novel coronavirus has fully recovered and returned home, Health Ministry permanent secretary Dr Sukhum Karnchanapimai reported on Friday (January 24). 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145035-sole-thai-with-coronavirus-recovers-goes-home/

 

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China heads into Lunar New Year on shutdown as virus spreads to Europe

By Judy Hua and Cate Cadell

 

People line up outside a drugstore to buy masks in Shanghai, China January 24, 2020. REUTERS/Aly Song

 

BEIJING (Reuters) - A new coronavirus that has killed 26 people in China was confirmed in Europe for the first time on Friday as it spreads despite Chinese attempts to quarantine the city at the heart of the outbreak.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145036-china-heads-into-lunar-new-year-on-shutdown-as-virus-spreads-to-europe/

 

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Govt wants switch to gasohol E20 by mid-year

By The Nation

 

Sonthirat Sonthijirawong, Minister of Energy

 

The Energy Ministry is pushing to have all vehicle operators who use benzene to switch from gasohol 91 to gasohol E20 by mid-year. Minister Sonthirat Sonthijirawong said on Friday (January 24) the price of palm oil had stabilised somewhat after the ministry promoted the use of gasohol B10 as the preferred diesel fuel.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145037-govt-wants-switch-to-gasohol-e20-by-mid-year/

 

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Firebreaks cleared in Chiang Rai forest

By The Nation

 

 

Chiang Rai residents joined state officials from both Thailand and Myanmar on Friday (January 24) clearing firebreaks in the woods in the hope of curbing wildfires and PM 2.5 dust pollution.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145038-firebreaks-cleared-in-chiang-rai-forest/

 

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Kunlavut keeps Thai flag flying in Thailand Masters as Ratchanok falls

By THE NATION

 

Kunlavut Vitidsarn

 

Three-time world junior champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn enjoyed his best run on a BWF World Tour after he toppled countryman Suppanyu Avihingsanon 21-10 21-17 in the Princess Sirivannavari Thailand Masters on Friday (January 24).

 

Source: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145040-kunlavut-keeps-thai-flag-flying-in-thailand-masters-as-ratchanok-falls/

 

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ADK launches digital marketing services in Asia

By THE NATION

 

Nguyen Huu Hanh, left, CEO & Founder of VietBuzzAd, and Yasu Katagi, right, CEO of ADK Global Operations.

 

Japan's ADK Global Operations, an advertising agency, has launched “ADK CONNECT” division in Asia to provide digital marketing services, including Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145041-adk-launches-digital-marketing-services-in-asia/

 

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Thailand's 2019 foreign tourists up 4%; China virus, strong baht a risk

By Orathai Sriring

 

FILE PHOTO: Long-tail boats with tourists are seen in a beach in Koh Poda island near Krabi, Thailand October 22, 2019. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand saw slower growth of foreign tourist arrivals of 4.2% last year and the outlook for a lucrative industry is weighed by strength in the baht and China's new coronavirus at a time of faltering economic growth.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144941-thailands-december-foreign-tourist-arrivals-up-248-year-on-year-ministry/

 

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U.S. says 34 troops diagnosed with traumatic brain injury after Iran strike

By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. soldiers inspect the site where an Iranian missile hit at Ain al-Asad air base in Anbar province, Iraq January 13, 2020. REUTERS/John Davison

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon said on Friday that 34 service members had been diagnosed with traumatic brain injury following missile strikes by Iran on a base in Iraq earlier this month, a number higher than the military had previously announced.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145043-us-says-34-troops-diagnosed-with-traumatic-brain-injury-after-iran-strike/

 

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Powerful earthquake jolts eastern Turkey, killing 18

By Umit Ozdal

 

People stand outside a collapsed building after an earthquake in Elazig, Turkey, January 24, 2020. Ihlas News Agency (IHA) via REUTERS

 

ELAZIG, Turkey (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake struck eastern Turkey on Friday, killing at least 18 people and collapsing buildings in affected towns near the centre of the tremor, which was strong enough to be felt in several neighbouring countries.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145044-powerful-earthquake-jolts-eastern-turkey-killing-18/

 

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Man, 26, shoots parents and family in German pub: police

 

 

Police officers and forensic experts stand in front of the house where a shooting took place, in Rot am See, Germany, January 24, 2020. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski

 

ROT AM SEE, Germany (Reuters) - A 26-year-old man shot his parents and four other members of his family dead with a semi-automatic weapon in southwest Germany before calling the police and waiting for them to arrest him, authorities said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145046-man-26-shoots-parents-and-family-in-german-pub-police/

 

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Sanders touts controversial comedian's 2020 support, sparking criticism

By Amanda Becker

 

FILE PHOTO: Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks during a campaign event in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S., January 20, 2020. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders' decision to highlight an unofficial endorsement from Joe Rogan drew criticism on Friday due to the comedian's brand of humour that some see as dismissive of issues like equal pay and transgender rights.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145047-sanders-touts-controversial-comedians-2020-support-sparking-criticism/

 

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Ex-immigration chief Surachate given stern warning by PM

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has warned former immigration chief, Pol Lt-Gen Surachate Hakparn, to adhere strictly to the ethical code and discipline expected of all civil servants.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145048-ex-immigration-chief-surachate-given-stern-warning-by-pm/

 

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EC to probe Future Forward party for alleged violation of Political Party Act

 

 

Apparently undaunted by the Constitutional Court’s recent ruling against the dissolution of the Future Forward party, Dr. Natthaporn Toprayoon, who initiated those proceedings, will again ask the court to disband the party, this time via the Election Commission (EC), for alleged violation of the Political Party Act.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145049-ec-to-probe-future-forward-party-for-alleged-violation-of-political-party-act/

 

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Police chief Chakthip confirms audio clip leak triggered Veerachai’s transfer

 

 

The abrupt transfer of Pol Gen Veerachai Songmetta, the deputy national police chief, to an inactive post at the Prime Minister’s Office, was triggered by the leak on social media of an audio clip of a private conversation between Veerachai and the national police chief, Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145050-police-chief-chakthip-confirms-audio-clip-leak-triggered-veerachai’s-transfer/

 

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Turf wars video: Two "Wins" vs Grab as customer cancels trip in busy Bangkok soi

 

 

Image: Daily News

 

A video posted on Facebook showed two motorcycle taxi guys fighting with a Grab rider in Rachada Soi 36 in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145058-turf-wars-video-two-wins-vs-grab-as-customer-cancels-trip-in-busy-bangkok-soi/

 

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NE storm: Hail delights the kids - but 60 houses were damaged

 

Image: Daily News

 

A fierce one hour long storm yesterday evening felled trees and brought power lines down in parts of the north east of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145060-ne-storm-hail-delights-the-kids-but-60-houses-were-damaged/

 

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Video: Find my wife! Standoff in Lopburi as drug crazed man holds relative at knifepoint

 

 

Image: 77kaoded

 

A video showed a man at a school on Lopburi holding a boy hostage with a meat cleaver. The man had consumed Ya Ba.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145062-video-find-my-wife-standoff-in-lopburi-as-drug-crazed-man-holds-relative-at-knifepoint/

 

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Pattaya air quality: Get out there and jog says deputy mayor

 

 

Image: Sophon Cable TV

 

Pattaya's deputy mayor has said there is nothing to worry about regarding the air quality at Thailand's favorite seaside resort. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145064-pattaya-air-quality-get-out-there-and-jog-says-deputy-mayor/

 

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Five charged in multi-million baht swindle - top public figures mentioned

 

 

Image: Naew Na

 

Five people have been arrested and charged with swindling a wealthy retired engineer out of 239 million baht.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145071-five-charged-in-multi-million-baht-swindle-top-public-figures-mentioned/

 

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Pattaya: Sri Lankan tourist reports $700 theft after getting on back of Thai woman's bike

 

 

Image: Siamchon News

 

A Sri Lankan tourist went to the Pattaya police early this morning to say that he had been the victim of theft. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145074-pattaya-sri-lankan-tourist-reports-700-theft-after-getting-on-back-of-thai-womans-bike/

 

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Half-kilo of ‘ice’, more than 3,000 meth pills seized in drug arrests

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Bounty seized in just one of the raids. Photo: Thalang Police

 

PHUKET: Separate raids by police and an anti-narcotics task force over the past week netted seven suspects along with 575.12g 5g of crystal meth (ya ice), 3,200 pills methamphetamine pills (ya bah). The raids also saw a handgun and bullets seized, along with a pickup truck and six motorbikes with a total estimated value of B690,000.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145077-half-kilo-of-‘ice’-more-than-3000-meth-pills-seized-in-drug-arrests/

 

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Islands off Trang popular with tourists, divers

By THE NATION

 

 

Lao Liang and Changkap islands sit on the opposing side of Trang province in southern Thailand, known for the abundance of anemones, gorgonians, and soft corals.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145080-islands-off-trang-popular-with-tourists-divers/

 

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After days of concern, Bangkok air quality now ‘excellent’

By THE NATION

 

 

The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has reported air quality in Bangkok and neighbouring provinces are at "excellent" to "moderate" levels with PM2.5 under the safety standard used by the department.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145082-after-days-of-concern-bangkok-air-quality-now-‘excellent’/

 

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NokScoot Airlines gets approval for Bt200m loan from its major shareholder

By THE NATION

 

 

NokScoot Airlines has got the nod to to receive financial aid in the form of a loan of Bt200 million from Hathairat Jurangkool, its biggest shareholder.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145084-nokscoot-airlines-gets-approval-for-bt200m-loan-from-its-major-shareholder/

 

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China virus death toll rises to 41, more than 1,300 infected worldwide

By Judy Hua and Tony Munroe

 

A picture released by the Central Hospital of Wuhan shows medical staff attending to patient at the The Central Hospital Of Wuhan Via Weibo in Wuhan, China on an unknown date. THE CENTRAL HOSPITAL OF WUHAN VIA WEIBO/Handout via REUTERS

 

BEIJING (Reuters) - The death toll from China's coronavirus outbreak jumped on Saturday to 41 from 26 a day earlier as the Lunar New Year got off to a gloomy start, with authorities curbing travel and cancelling public gatherings.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145086-china-virus-death-toll-rises-to-41-more-than-1300-infected-worldwide/

 

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Good Friday Agreement architect Seamus Mallon dies at 83

By Amanda Ferguson

 

FILE PHOTO: Seamus Mallon speaks as Peter Robinson looks on at an event to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, April 10, 2018. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/File Photo

 

BELFAST (Reuters) - Former Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Seamus Mallon, one of the architects of the 1998 Good Friday peace agreement, died on Friday aged 83, drawing tributes from across a political divide he helped to bridge.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145087-good-friday-agreement-architect-seamus-mallon-dies-at-83/