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Thailand plans November human testing for potential coronavirus vaccine

 

FILE PHOTO: A woman holds a small bottle labeled with a "Vaccine COVID-19" sticker and a medical syringe in this illustration taken April 10, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai researchers plan to begin human trials of a potential vaccine for the new coronavirus in November and are preparing 10,000 doses, a senior official said on Sunday, aiming for a vaccine that could be ready for use by late next year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172457-thailand plans-november-human-testing-for-potential-coronavirus-vaccine/

 

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'Chula-Covid-19 vaccine trial on monkeys a success but human trial awaits FDA green light'

By The Nation

 

 

The Chulalongkorn research team developing a vaccine against Covid-19 revealed on Sunday that experiments on monkeys had been successful but human testing might be possible only by the end of the year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172457-thailand plans-november-human-testing-for-potential-coronavirus-vaccine/

 

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Urgent call for blood donations amid depleting stocks

By The Nation

 

 

The Thai Red Cross Society is inviting blood donors, as blood supplies are running out and are not sufficient for operations.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172459-urgent-call-for-blood-donations-amid-depleting-stocks/

 

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Ministry to sign deal with Shopee in bid to make farmers tap e-commerce platform

By The Nation

 

Chalermchai Sreeon, Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister

 

The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Shopee on July 15 this year encouraging Thai farmers to sell products online, expecting the product sales via Shopee platform to increase by approximately 30 per cent.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172461-ministry-to-sign-deal-with-shopee-in-bid-to-make-farmers-tap-e-commerce-platform/

 

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Shortlist for next top Transport Ministry official 'yet to be finalised'

By THE NATION

 

Chaiwat Tongkamkoon

 

The outing Transport Ministry permanent secretary will propose to the minister three names as his replacement when he retires.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172462-shortlist-for-next-top-transport-ministry-official-yet-to-be-finalised/

 

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Agricultural startups to be mentored on using innovation to generate higher value

By THE NATION

 

 

The National Innovation Agency (NIA) in cooperation with 12 private partners is launching a campaign to promote startup agricultural entrepreneurs to use innovation for boosting product prices instead of relying on government aid, NIA director Panart Chairat said.

 

Source: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172463-agricultural-startups-to-be-mentored-on-using-innovation-to-generate-higher-value/

 

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MEA inspects water drainage facilities to avoid mishaps during monsoon

By THE NATION

 

 

The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) conducted safety inspections of a drainage tunnel under Bang Sue Canal, the authorities said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172464-mea-inspects-water-drainage-facilities-to-avoid-mishaps-during-monsoon/

 

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Three killed as speeding car rams electric pole

By The Nation

 

 

Three were people were killed and one person seriously injured when a speeding car crashed into an electricity post before dawn on Sunday (July 12) in the Bang Phlat district of Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172465-three-killed-as-speeding-car-rams-electric-pole/

 

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Nakhon Ratchasima rice farmers stare at another year of drought as rains play truant

The Nation

 

By Prasit Tangprasert
 

Drought-hit rice farmers in Nakhon Ratchasima province are once again staring at an uncertain future as rainfall in the current season is far short of the normal.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172466-nakhon-ratchasima-rice-farmers-stare-at-another-year-of-drought-as-rains-play-truant/

 

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PM gives thumbs up for rise in Thailand's ranking in e-government development

By The Nation

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is pleased with the improvement in Thailand's ranking from 73rd in 2018 to 57th on the E-government Development Index.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172468-pm-prayut-gives-thumbs-up-for-rise-in-thailands-ranking-in-e-government-development/

 

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Chinese men detained for entering country from Myanmar without visas

By The Nation

 

 

Sixteen Chinese men have been detained for sneaking into the country illegally from Myanmar.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172469-chinese-men-detained-for-entering-country-from-myanmar-without-visas/

 

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Man in state quarantine dies of heart attack

 

 

A 56-year old Thai man, who passed away after he was taken to a state quarantine facility in the eastern province of Chon Buri on Friday, was diagnosed to have died of myocardial infarction, or a heart attack.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172470-man-in-state-quarantine-dies-of-heart-attack/

 

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School administrators threaten boycott of Kao Klai party over haircut conflict

 

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The Association of Secondary School Administrators has threatened to boycott the opposition Kao Klai party, unless one of its MPs offers a public apology and retracts his allegedly offensive remark against a school teacher who cut the hair of a student.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172471-school-administrators-threaten-boycott-of-kao-klai-party-over-haircut-conflict/

 

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Deputy PM Somkid confident PM Prayut’s decisions on cabinet in best interests of nation

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Somkid Jatusripitak, has voiced his readiness to accept any decision made by Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, after he signaled a possible cabinet reshuffle, saying he believed the Prime Minister will make his decisions based on the best interests of the nation.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172472-deputy-pm-somkid-confident-pm-prayut’s-decisions-on-cabinet-in-best-interests-of-nation/

 

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Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry checks on development of new coconut species

 

 

Surat Thani (NNT) - The Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Mananya Thaiset, has surveyed the development of a new species of coconut in Surat Thani province, being expedited after supermarkets in the United Kingdom discontinued the purchase of Thai coconut products following accusations of animal abuse by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172473-agriculture-and-cooperatives-ministry-checks-on-development-of-new-coconut-species/

 

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Thai Massage Loses Its Charm Behind Masks, Social Distancing

By Lee J Miller

 

== Wellness industry faces new hygiene rules, fewer customers

== Virus hurting sector’s traditional role as back-up employer

 

FILE PHOTO: Reuters

 

Walk into a massage parlor in Thailand and a familiar clasped-hands “wai” greeting will welcome you as a hint of jasmine lingers in the air. Less appealing is the smell of disinfectant and the squeaky sound of latex gloves.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172475-thai-massage-loses-its-charm-behind-masks-social-distancing/

 

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Florida sets one-day record with over 15,000 new COVID cases, more than most countries

By Lisa Shumaker

 

FILE PHOTO: From left: Summer Selmon, her brother Levi, and their parents Dave and Brandi wear face masks while visiting the Disney Springs shopping and dining district during their vacation at Walt Disney World during a phased reopening from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, U.S. July 11, 2020. REUTERS/Octavio Jones

 

(Reuters) - Florida reported a record increase of more than 15,000 new cases of COVID-19 in 24 hours on Sunday, as the Trump administration renewed its push for schools to reopen and anti-mask protests were planned in Michigan and Missouri.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172476-florida-sets-one-day-record-with-over-15000-new-covid-cases-more-than-most-countries/

 

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WHO reports record daily increase in global coronavirus cases, up over 230,000

 

FILE PHOTO: A woman wears a protective face mask outside at a shopping plaza after New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said he would sign an executive order requiring people to wear face coverings outdoors to prevent a resurgence of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Edgewater, New Jersey, U.S., July 8, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Segar

 

(Reuters) - The World Health Organization reported a record increase in global coronavirus cases on Sunday, with the total rising by 230,370 in 24 hours.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172477-who reports-record-daily-increase-in-global-coronavirus-cases-up-over-230000/

 

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Trump's push to reopen schools part of bid to boost suburban standing

By James Oliphant and Jarrett Renshaw

 

FILE PHOTO: The entrance to Public School 159 is seen in the Queens borough of New York City, New York, U.S., July 8, 2020. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's demand for U.S. schools to fully reopen this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic is central to an emerging re-election strategy that seeks to resuscitate his flagging support in the nation's critical suburbs.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172478-trumps-push-to-reopen-schools-part-of-bid-to-boost-suburban-standing/

 

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'Let's get going': UK tells businesses to prepare for Brexit crunch

By Paul Sandle

 

FILE PHOTO: Michael Gove arrives at Downing Street in London, Britain February 13, 2020. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain is urging businesses and individuals to prepare for the Dec. 31 end of the Brexit transition period with an information campaign titled: "The UK's new start: let's get going."

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172479-lets-get-going-uk-tells-businesses-to-prepare-for-brexit-crunch/

 

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Bournemouth boost survival hopes as they stun Leicester

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - AFC Bournemouth v Leicester City - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - July 12, 2020 Bournemouth's Dominic Solanke scores their second goal, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) REUTERS / Andrew Couldridge / Pool

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Bournemouth breathed life into their Premier League survival bid on Sunday, coming from a goal down to beat fourth-placed Leicester City 4-1 for their first win in 10 games.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172481-bournemouth-boost-survival-hopes-as-they-stun-leicester/

 

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Leeds strike late to sink Swansea, take three-point lead in Championship

 

Soccer Football - Championship - Swansea City v Leeds United - Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Britain - July 12, 2020 Leeds United's Pablo Hernandez scores their first goal, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Action Images/Peter Cziborra

 

(Reuters) - Leeds United established a three-point lead in the second-tier Championship table after an 89th-minute goal lifted Marcelo Bielsa's side to a 1-0 win over Swansea City in a tense game at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172482-leeds-strike-late-to-sink-swansea-take-three-point-lead-in-championship/

 

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Trezeguet double gives Villa lifeline win over Palace

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Aston Villa v Crystal Palace - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - July 12, 2020 Aston Villa's Trezeguet celebrates scoring their second goal, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Rui Vieira/Pool via REUTERS

 

BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) - Aston Villa revived their hopes of avoiding relegation from the Premier League and ended a 10-game winless streak as two goals by Egyptian forward Trezeguet gave them a 2-0 home win over Crystal Palace on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172483-trezeguet-double-gives-villa-lifeline-win-over-palace/

 

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Fairport Convention singer Judy Dyble has died

The singer died earlier today after suffering from a long-term illness, her publicist confirmed

By Will Lavin

 

Judy Dyble. CREDIT: Press

 

Judy Dyble, the folk singer known for her work with Fairport Convention, has died aged 71.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172486-fairport-convention-singer-judy-dyble-has-died/

 

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Fire crews battle San Diego navy ship fire, 18 sailors injured

By Gabriella Borter

 

Firefighting boats spray water onto the U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard as smoke rises from a fire onboard the ship at Naval Base San Diego, as seen from Coronado, California, U.S. July 12, 2020. REUTERS/Bing Guan

 

(Reuters) - A three-alarm fire erupted on Sunday aboard a U.S. warship docked at Naval Base San Diego, prompting an evacuation of the vessel and sending about 18 sailors to the hospital with minor injuries, Navy and local fire officials said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172487-fire-crews-battle-san-diego-navy-ship-fire-18-sailors-injured/

 

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Incumbent Duda extends narrow lead in Polish election cliffhanger

By Anna Koper and Joanna Plucinska

 

Polish President and presidential candidate of the Law and Justice (PiS) party Andrzej Duda talks to the media after the announcement of the first exit poll results on the second round of the presidential election, at the Presidential Palace in Warsaw, Poland, July 12, 2020. REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel

 

WARSAW (Reuters) - Incumbent Andrzej Duda's marginal lead in Poland's presidential election was widening, a late poll showed on Sunday, a result, which while still uncertain, could have profound implications for Warsaw's relations with the European Union.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172488-incumbent-duda-extends-narrow-lead-in-polish-election-cliffhanger/

 

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U.S. appeals court says first federal execution in 17 years can proceed on Monday

 

FILE PHOTO: A correction officer keeps watch from a tower at The Federal Corrections Complex in Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S., May 22, 2019. REUTERS/Bryan Woolston

 

(Reuters) - The first federal execution in 17 years is set to go ahead on Monday after a U.S. appeals court overturned a lower court injunction, saying a lawsuit by the victims' family that had put the execution on hold had no legal standing.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172489-us-appeals-court-says-first-federal-execution-in-17-years-can-proceed-on-monday/

 

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149 "illegal" resort buildings to be demolished on Mount Mon Jam

By THE NATION

 

 

The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry is investigating encroachment of national forest land on Chiang Mai’s popular tourist attraction of Mount Mon Jam, the assistant to the ministry, Nopphadol Pholsen, said on Sunday (July 12).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172493-chiang-mai-149-illegal-resort-buildings-to-be-demolished-on-mount-mon-jam/

 

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Over 130 foreign firms get green light to operate in Thailand

By THE NATION

 

Wuttikrai Leeveeraphan

 

Some 134 foreign companies were allowed to conduct business in Thailand in the first half of 2020 under the Foreign Business Act BE 2542, said Wuttikrai Leeveeraphan, director-general of the Commerce Ministry’s Business Development Department.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172494-over-130-foreign-firms-get-green-light-to-operate-in-thailand/

 

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RRU teams up with hotels, digital businesses to produce trained workers for EEC

By THE NATION

 

 

Rajabhat Rajanagarindra University (RRU) has joined hands with hotels and digital businesses to impart skills for workers in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) areas.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1172495-rru-teams-up-with-hotels-digital-businesses-to-produce-trained-workers-for-eec/