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Gunman kills ex-wife at Bangkok shopping mall days after mass shooting

By Panarat Thepgumpanat

 

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - A man killed his ex-wife and wounded another person at a shopping centre in Bangkok on Tuesday, police said, 10 days after a mass shooting at another mall in Thailand's northeast.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148944-1-woman-killed-1-injured-in-bangkok-mall-shooting/?do=findComment&comment=15073292

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Koh Tao, mainland to be linked by submarine electric cables

By The Nation

 

Narumon Pinyosinwat

 

The Cabinet has agreed to the Interior Ministry’s proposal to link Koh Tao to the mainland with submarine electrical cables at a cost of Bt1.76 billion.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148977-koh-tao-mainland-to-be-linked-by-submarine-electric-cables/

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Cabinet pours cold water on Songkran holiday extension proposal

By The Nation

 

 

The government did not approve an extension of Songkran holidays to nine days after a Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister’s Office spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat said today (February 18).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148962-cabinet-pours-cold-water-on-songkran-holiday-extension-proposal/

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THAI to increase screening procedures for Westerdam passengers who want to enter Thailand

By THE NATION

 

 

Thai Airways International (THAI) has increased passenger screening procedures for flights from Cambodia after news that a passenger who was on board the Westerdam cruise ship that docked in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, had contracted the coronavirus (COVID-19), the airline announced on its Facebook page.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149026-thai-to-increase-screening-procedures-for-westerdam-passengers-who-want-to-enter-thailand/

 

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Thai Oil see rebound of petrochemical business

By THE NATION

 

 

The margin of Thai Oil's petrochemical business group would be better this year, after falling to its lowest level in the last quarter of 2019 due to negative factors throughout the year, said Wirat Uanarumit, chief executive officer and president.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149027-thai-oil-see-rebound-of-petrochemical-business/

 

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E-commerce, digital content rise as virus outbreak takes hold in China

By The Nation

 

TPSO’s director-general, Pimchanok Vonkorpon

 

The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) says e-commerce and digital content are gaining ground in China amid the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149028-e-commerce-digital-content-rise-as-virus-outbreak-takes-hold-in-china/

 

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Dtac all set to launch 5G service in selected locations

By Sirivish Toomgum
THE NATION

 

Sharad Mehrotra

 

Total Access Communication (dtac) is expected to kick off its 5G wireless broadband service on the newly acquired 26GHz band in selected locations by the first half of this year, its chief executive officer Sharad Mehrotra said today (February 18).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149029-dtac-all-set-to-launch-5g-service-in-selected-locations/

 

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CPF prioritises animal welfare for safe and sustainable food production

By The Nation

 

Payungsak Somyanontanakul, CPF's Vice President and chairman of the Animal Welfare Committee

 

Charoen Pokphand Foods Pcl (CPF) has adhered to the best and sustainable practices on animal welfare for more than 20 years and its efforts have been recognised across the globe, said Payungsak Somyanontanakul, CPF's Vice President and chairman of the Animal Welfare Committee. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149030-cpf-prioritises-animal-welfare-for-safe-and-sustainable-food-production/

 

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“Alpine” scandal just tip of land-grabbing iceberg

 

 

The fate of former Pheu Thai Party leader and former deputy prime minister Yongyuth Wichaidit, sent to two years in jail earlier this week in connection with the Alpine golf course scandal, is different things to different people. Sympathisers see the Thaksin connection, or a political conspiracy to be exact. Critics say he deservedly got it coming having served the powers–that–be instead of the people. To the neutrals, what is taking the Thai justice system so long?

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149032-“alpine”-scandal-just-tip-of-land-grabbing-iceberg/

 

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Gov’t eyes more investment from European investors

 

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BANGKOK(NNT) - The Prime Minister is promoting the Thailand 4.0 and Thailand +1 policies on economic development to EU-ASEAN Business Council delegates, as well as development of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), and enhancements to trade and investment regulations, to facilitate investment by both Thai and foreign business interests.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149034-thai-govt-eyes-more-investment-from-european-investors/

 

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PM Prayut to hand financial assistance to people affected by Korat attack

 

   

BANGKOK(NNT) - Representatives of the Ministry of Finance and state-owned banks, have brought 12 million baht in donation to Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha. The donated money went to the Prime Minister’s Office Disaster Relief Fund to help those affected by the mass shooting on February 8 and 9, 2020, in Nakhon Ratchasima province.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149035-pm-prayut-to-hand-financial-assistance-to-people-affected-by-korat-attack/

 

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BOT expects 3% economic growth in 2021

 

   

BANGKOK(NNT) - The Bank of Thailand has released its latest overview of the Thai economy, which it expects will grow more than 3 percent in 2021. Meanwhile the latest report by the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) reports 2.4 percent growth in 2019, but has downgraded 2020 GDP growth to only 1.5-2.5 percent.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149036-bot-expects-3-economic-growth-in-2021/

 

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Bloomberg qualifies for next debate after poll boost

By Jason Lange

 

FILE PHOTO: Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg speaks during a campaign event at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S. February 12, 2020. REUTERS/Doug Strickland

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Tuesday qualified for this week's Democratic presidential debate in Nevada, putting him on the same stage as his rivals for the first time in the race for the party's nomination.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149037-bloomberg-qualifies-for-next-debate-after-poll-boost/

 

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Factbox: Latest on coronavirus spreading in China and beyond

 

A man wearing a face mask walks past a statue with a face mask on near the Qianmen pedestrian street, following an outbreak of the novel coronavirus in the country, in Beijing, China February 18, 2020. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

 

(Reuters) - Here are the latest developments around the coronavirus outbreak:

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149038-factbox-latest-on-coronavirus-spreading-in-china-and-beyond/

 

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Britain's row with Greece over treasures spills into Brexit tensions

By Gabriela Baczynska and John Chalmers

 

FILE PHOTO: The Parthenon Marbles, a collection of stone objects, inscriptions and sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, are displayed at the British Museum in London October 16, 2014. Hollywood actor George Clooney's new wife, human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin Clooney, made an impassioned plea on for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens, in what Greeks hope may inject new energy into their national campaign. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez/File Photo

 

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A long-running dispute between Britain and Greece over ancient treasures has spilled into tensions over Brexit after a demand for the return of stolen cultural artefacts was added to the draft of a European Union negotiating mandate.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149039-britains-row-with-greece-over-treasures-spills-into-brexit-tensions/

 

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Trump blasts proposed restrictions on selling U.S. jet parts to China

By Jeff Mason and Makini Brice

 

FILE PHOTO: Chinese Vice Premier Liu He and U.S. President Donald Trump sign "phase one" of the U.S.-China trade agreement during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., January 15, 2020. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday blasted proposals that could hinder U.S. companies from supplying jet engines and other components to China's aviation industry and said he had instructed his administration to prevent such moves.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149041-trump-blasts-proposed-restrictions-on-selling-us-jet-parts-to-china/

 

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Trump calls for all cases stemming from Mueller probe to be 'thrown out'

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump walks to Air Force One after the NASCAR Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S., February 16, 2020. REUTERS/Erin Scott

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday called for all cases stemming from Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election to be "thrown out" and suggested he could bring a lawsuit over the matter.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149042-trump-calls-for-all-cases-stemming-from-mueller-probe-to-be-thrown-out/

 

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Boy Scouts of America files bankruptcy in wake of abuse lawsuits

By Tom Hals

 

FILE PHOTO: The statue of a scout stands in the entrance to the Boy Scouts of America headquarters in Irving, Texas, February 5, 2013. REUTERS/Tim Sharp/File Photo

 

WILMINGTON, Del. (Reuters) - The Boy Scouts of America said on Tuesday it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid a flood of lawsuits over allegations of child sexual abuse stretching back decades.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149044-boy-scouts-of-america-files-bankruptcy-in-wake-of-abuse-lawsuits/

 

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Newman 'awake and speaking' after horrific Daytona 500 wreck

 

Feb 17, 2020; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Newman (6) wrecks during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

 

(Reuters) - Driver Ryan Newman is awake and able to speak after a horrifying last-lap crash at Monday's Daytona 500 resulted in him being rushed to a nearby hospital in serious condition, his racing team said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149045-newman-awake-and-speaking-after-horrific-daytona-500-wreck/

 

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UK seeks to attract high-skilled workers with points-based immigration system

By Kylie MacLellan

 

FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen at the UK border control point at the arrivals area of Heathrow Airport, London, September 3, 2018. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will prioritise access for high-skilled workers from around the world in its post-Brexit, points-based immigration system, the government said on Tuesday, setting out its plans to put an end to a reliance on "cheap labour from Europe".

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149046-uk-seeks-to-attract-high-skilled-workers-with-points-based-immigration-system/

 

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Boeing finds debris in 737 MAX jetliners - company memo

By Eric M. Johnson

 

FILE PHOTO: An employee works near a Boeing 737 Max aircraft at Boeing's 737 Max production facility in Renton, Washington, U.S. December 16, 2019. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson/File Photo

 

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Boeing Co <BA.N> found debris that could pose potential safety risks in the fuel tanks of several 737 MAX aircraft that are in storage and waiting to be delivered to airlines, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149050-boeing-finds-debris-in-737-max-jetliners-company-memo/

 

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Singer Lewis Capaldi wins big at BRIT awards as rapper Dave calls PM racist

By Sarah Young

 

Lewis Capaldi receives the award for Song of the Year for 'Someone You Loved' at the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena in London, Britain, February 18, 2020 REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi and rapper Dave were the big winners at the BRIT Awards on Tuesday, in a ceremony packed with performances, including Dave's lyrical attack on Britain's prime minister who he accused of being racist.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149051-singer-lewis-capaldi-wins-big-at-brit-awards-as-rapper-dave-calls-pm-racist/

 

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New coronavirus cases in China fall for second day as death toll passes 2,000

By Ryan Woo

 

A computer image created by Nexu Science Communication together with Trinity College in Dublin, shows a model structurally representative of a betacoronavirus which is the type of virus linked to COVID-19, better known as the coronavirus linked to the Wuhan outbreak, shared with Reuters on February 18, 2020. NEXU Science Communication/via REUTERS

 

BEIJING (Reuters) - The death toll from the new coronavirus in mainland China passed 2,000 on Wednesday although the number of new cases fell for a second straight day, as authorities tightened already severe containment measures in the worst-hit city of Wuhan.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149054-new-coronavirus-cases-in-china-fall-for-second-day-as-death-toll-passes-2000/

 

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Police arrest gunman who shot ex wife at Bangkok beauty clinic - "sorry mum" note found

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Police have arrested man who allegedly shot dead a woman and injured another during a shooting at a mall in Bangkok on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149055-police-arrest-gunman-who-shot-ex-wife-at-bangkok-beauty-clinic-sorry-mum-note-found/

 

 

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Thai road carnage: Van opened up like a can of sardines - one dead many injured

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News posted a picture of utter devastation after a Toyota van carrying a dozen Cambodian workers collided with the back of a ten wheel water truck.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149056-thai-road-carnage-van-opened-up-like-a-can-of-sardines-one-dead-many-injured/

 

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Five vehicles damaged as pick-up plunges three floors at Bangkok social security car park

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that a four door pick-up plummeted from the third floor of the head office at the Nonthaburi Social Security building yesterday evening.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149058-five-vehicles-damaged-as-pick-up-plunges-three-floors-at-bangkok-social-security-car-park/

 

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Fake cop! Chokechai thought 400,000 baht would get him into the force!

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Chaiyaphum native Chokechai "Moss" Kropkrathoke, 21, always dreamt of being in the Royal Thai Police.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149063-fake-cop-chokechai-thought-400000-baht-would-get-him-into-the-force/

 

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Upper Thailand gets colder, thundershowers in the South

By THE NATION

 

 

The Thailand Meteorological Department forecast on Wednesday (February 19) that the strong high-pressure system from China covers the Northeast of Thailand and the South China Sea while stronger easterly winds prevail across the Gulf.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149065-upper-thailand-gets-colder-thundershowers-in-the-south/

 

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Impact from coronavirus outbreak leaves Pattaya deserted

 

Thai caption: All quiet in Pattaya

 

Thai media 77kaoded went to Pattaya and found that the eastern seaboard resort was suffering greatly in the wake of the COVID-19 virus outbreak.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149066-pattaya-all-quiet-on-the-eastern-front-war-on-the-virus-leaves-resort-deserted/

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Kasikorn Bank: "No comment the manager is in a meeting" after customer goes to the police

 

Thai caption: She never wanted a loan

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reporters who contacted a Kasikorn Bank branch in Rayong to follow up on a case of alleged theft from a female customer's account by an employee of the bank were stonewalled.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149072-kasikorn-bank-no-comment-the-manager-is-in-a-meeting-after-customer-goes-to-the-police/