THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 11 June 2020

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Statue of scout founder Baden-Powell to be taken down in Britain

 

A statue of Robert Baden-Powell is seen in Poole, the statue is due to be removed following protests against the death of George Floyd who died in police custody in Minneapolis, Poole, Britain, June 10, 2020. REUTERS/Matthew Childs

 

LONDON (Reuters) - A local authority in southern England said it would remove a statue of Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the worldwide scouting movement, the latest memorial to be taken down in the wake of anti-racism protests sparked by the death of George Floyd.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168086-statue-of-scout-founder-baden-powell-to-be-taken-down-in-britain/

 

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Anna Kendrick says making the 'Twilight' movies was like being in a 'hostage' situation

By Ben Arnold

 

Anna Kendrick and Kristen Stewart in Twilight (Credit: Lionsgate)

 

Anna Kendrick has described the 'miserable' process of making the Twilight movies.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168088-anna-kendrick-says-making-the-twilight-movies-was-like-being-in-a-hostage-situation/

 

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'Urban' no more: black British music execs call for industry reforms

By Laura Snapes

 

Logo for the Black Music Coalition. Photograph: Black Music Coalition

 

A collective of senior black music industry executives from companies including Warner, Sony, Universal Music Group, BMG, Live Nation, Spotify and the Music Managers Forum has published an open letter to business leaders calling for immediate action on racism and marginalisation within the sector.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168089-urban-no-more-black-british-music-execs-call-for-industry-reforms/

 

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Alanis Morissette: ‘I would put guardians around 19-year-old Alanis who weren’t exploiting and using her’

By Chloe Hubbard

 

Alanis Morissette: 'The common denominator through the whole record is really just me unwittingly giving myself permission to be human' ( Shelby Duncan )

 

I remember when I first got my hands on Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168090-alanis-morissette-‘i-would-put-guardians-around-19-year-old-alanis-who-weren’t-exploiting-and-using-her’/

 

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Elephant camp adjusts to new normal by removing shackles, waiving entrance fees

By The Nation

 

 

Chiang Mai’s Mae Sa Elephant Camp will open its doors from Monday (June 15) onwards, but will not take any admission fees. Also, no elephant rides will be offered, nor will there be any performances and elderly members of the pachyderm family will be allowed to roam free.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168091-elephant-camp-adjusts-to-new-normal-by-removing-shackles-waiving-entrance-fees/

 

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Britain publishes COVID-19 safety guidance for airlines and airports

 

FILE PHOTO: An aircraft comes in to land at Heathrow Airport in west London April 21, 2010. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain published new guidance for airlines and airports on how to operate safely to minimise the risks from coronavirus, adding to hopes that the country will soon agree deals to allow quarantine-free travel.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168099-britain-publishes-covid-19-safety-guidance-for-airlines-and-airports/

 

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Help Phuket Today steps up efforts for people in need

 

Just ask at the checkout at any Villa Market to scan the barcode to make a donation for Help Phuket Today and one more pack of food and necessities will be delivered to people in need. Photo: Supplied

 

PHUKET: Local COVID-reilef campaign Help Phuket Today has launched a new initiative with the help of the Villa Market stores on the island to make donations easier and more convenient for people wanting to contribute to the campaign.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168100-help-phuket-today-steps-up-efforts-for-people-in-need/

 

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