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Travel Bubble Can Wait: Don

 

 

BANGKOK, May 20 (TNA) -- Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai said the government could contain the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) but the Travel Bubble idea would progress on a stage-by-stage basis.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173776-travel-bubble-can-wait-don/

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Army to Buy B1.35bn Aircraft to Replace An Old Plane

 

 

BANGKOK, July 20 (TNA) – The army will procure a new plane worth 1.35 billion baht to replace its old Beechcraft 1900yf aircraft that has been in use for over three decades and posed spare part problems.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173775-army-to-buy-b135bn-aircraft-to-replace-an-old-plane/

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Thai protesters take aim at army after anti-government rallies

 

Pro-democracy activists attend a protest demanding the resignation of Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in front of Royal Thai Army headquarters, in Bangkok, Thailand, July 20, 2020. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Protesters rallied at the headquarters of Thailand's army on Monday, accusing it of wasting taxpayers' money on procurements and renewing demands for Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha's resignation, the latest show of public opposition to his rule.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173822-thai-protesters-take-aim-at-army-after-anti-government-rallies/

 

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Hunger strike launched at Govt House by pro-democracy group

By THE NATION

 

 

Activists from the New Life Network (NLN) began a hunger strike in front of Government House on Monday to protest General Prayut Chan-o-cha’s extended stay in power.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173825-hunger-strike-launched-at-govt-house-by-pro-democracy-group/

 

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New standards for feed crop, cat breeding push up certification fees

By The Nation

 

 

The Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry has increased inspection and certification fees for 16 Good Agriculture Practices (GAP) products and 16 organic livestock products.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173826-new-standards-for-feed-crop-cat-breeding-push-up-certification-fees/

 

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Anti-govt protest spreads to Chiang Mai

By The Nation

 

 

Ant-government protesters gathered at Tha Phae Gate in Chiang Mai on Sunday (July 19) following a similar rally at Democracy Monument in Bangkok on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173827-anti-govt-protest-spreads-to-chiang-mai/

 

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Unidentified man falls to his death in Buri Ram

By THE NATION

 

 

The body of an unidentified man was found just outside a warehouse in Buri Ram’s Muang district on Monday (July 20).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173828-unidentified-man-falls-to-his-death-in-buri-ram/

 

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Police exploring legal action against Democracy Monument protest leaders

 

 

Thai police are collecting evidence as a basis for possible legal action against the organizers and leaders of the anti-government protest at the Democracy Monument on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173829-police-exploring-legal-action-against-democracy-monument-protest-leaders/

 

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Central bank governor says Thai economy does not need bailout from IMF

 

 

The Thai economy is strong enough and the country does not need to seek a financial bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), although its GDP this year may be the lowest in the region, Bank of Thailand Governor Veerathai Santipraphob said at a seminar on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173830-central-bank-governor-says-thai-economy-does-not-need-bailout-from-imf/

 

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Thailand to interview candidates for central bank chief on Tuesday

 

FILE PHOTO: Thailand's central bank is seen at the Bank of Thailand in Bangkok, Thailand April 26, 2016. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Interviews of candidates for Thailand's next central bank governor will take place on Tuesday as originally planned, the head of the selection committee said, going back on an earlier decision to delay the process.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173831-thailand to-interview-candidates-for-central-bank-chief-on-tuesday/

 

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Education Ministry opens sexual assault victims protection center

 

   

BANGKOK(NNT) - With news of sexual assaults on campus by teachers becoming more common, the Ministry of Education has launched a center for sexual assault victims protection to proactively suppress sexual assaults in educational institutions, decisively and swiftly.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173832-education-ministry-opens-sexual-assault-victims-protection-center/

 

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Wave of coronavirus study results raise hope for vaccines

By Julie Steenhuysen

 

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

 

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Early data from trials of three potential coronavirus vaccines released on Monday, including a closely-watched candidate from Oxford University, increased confidence that a vaccine can train the immune system to recognize and fight COVID-19 without serious side effects.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173833-wave-of-coronavirus-study-results-raise-hope-for-vaccines/

 

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Wolves back up to sixth as Palace slump continues

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Crystal Palace - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain - July 20, 2020 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Daniel Podence celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pool via REUTERS/Catherine Ivill

 

WOLVERHAMPTON (Reuters) - Wolverhampton Wanderers reclaimed sixth place in the Premier League as they beat a woefully out-of-form Crystal Palace 2-0 at Molineux on Monday thanks to goals by Daniel Podence and Jonny.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173834-wolves-back-up-to-sixth-as-palace-slump-continues/

 

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Sheffield United's European hopes fade in loss to Everton

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Sheffield United v Everton - Bramall Lane, Sheffield, Britain - July 20, 2020 Everton's Tom Davies and Theo Walcott celebrate their first goal scored by Richarlison as Sheffield United's Dean Henderson, Chris Basham and Oliver McBurnie look dejected, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pool via REUTERS/Rui Vieira

 

(Reuters) - Sheffield United's Europa League qualification hopes took a hammer blow after a second-half goal from Richarlison guided visitors Everton to a 1-0 win in their Premier League clash on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173835-sheffield-uniteds-european-hopes-fade-in-loss-to-everton/

 

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Brighton ensure top flight survival with Newcastle draw

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Newcastle United - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - July 20, 2020 Brighton & Hove Albion's Solly March with manager Graham Potter after the match, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pool via REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge

 

BRIGHTON, England (Reuters) - Brighton and Hove Albion made sure of avoiding relegation from the Premier League after a 0-0 home draw with Newcastle United on Monday sent them clear of the drop zone with one game remaining.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173837-brighton-ensure-top-flight-survival-with-newcastle-draw/

 

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EU leaders take 'last steps' for recovery deal after days of squabbling

By Jan Strupczewski and Robin Emmott

 

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, France's President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel look into documents during the first face-to-face EU summit since the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Brussels, Belgium July 20, 2020. John Thys/Pool via REUTERS

 

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union leaders appeared to be nearing agreement on a massive stimulus plan for their coronavirus-blighted economies on Monday after the chairman of their fractious four-day summit presented a new proposal to bridge gaps between them.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173838-eu-leaders-take-last-steps-for-recovery-deal-after-days-of-squabbling/

 

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Trump to send federal forces to more 'Democrat' cities

By Steve Holland and Lisa Lambert

 

Federal law enforcement officials fire tear gas and other non lethal methods at demonstrators during a protest against racial inequality in Portland, Oregon, U.S., July 19, 2020. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Monday said he would send law enforcement to more U.S. cities, as a federal crackdown on anti-racism protests in Oregon with unmarked cars and unidentified forces angered people across the country.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173846-trump to-send-federal-forces-to-more-democrat-cities/

 

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Anti-feminist lawyer, sole suspect in killing of judge's son, dead

By Nathan Layne

 

A law enforcement official is seen outside the home of federal judge Esther Salas, where her son was shot and killed and her defense attorney husband was critically injured, in North Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S. July 20, 2020. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

 

(Reuters) - A self-described anti-feminist lawyer who investigators say killed a federal judge's son in New Jersey and wounded her husband was found dead on Monday after a manhunt, the FBI said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173847-anti-feminist-lawyer-sole-suspect-in-killing-of-judges-son-dead/

 

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Labour minister confirms resignation

By THE NATION

 

MR Chatumongol Sonakul

 

Labour Minister MR Chatumongol Sonakul confirmed with Nation TV reporters via telephone on Monday evening (July 20) that he has resigned after his team earlier submitted a resignation letter to Government House.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173848-labour-minister-confirms-resignation/

 

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Deadly hospital brawl:  CCTV shows scenes of mayhem in Samut Prakan

 

Picture: Daily News

 

CCTV caught scenes of mayhem during fights in Samut Prakan hospitals.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173851-deadly-hospital-brawl-cctv-shows-scenes-of-mayhem-in-samut-prakan/

 

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11 youths nabbed for assaulting a hospital doctor

 

 

Police in Samut Prakan province have arrested 11 youths who assaulted medical personnel at a hospital, allegedly for failing to save the life of their injured friend, and then went on a rampage in another hospital in search of their rivals.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173851-deadly-hospital-brawl-cctv-shows-scenes-of-mayhem-in-samut-prakan/?do=findComment&comment=15636461

 

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Thailand Elite Card holders to be granted entry to Thailand as applications from Hong Kong surge 

 

Photo by Akira Kodaka and Reuters

 

Holders of the Thailand Elite Card will be among the next group of foreigners to be allowed entry into the country, the government has announced.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173854-thailand-elite-card-holders-to-be-granted-entry-to-thailand-as-applications-from-hong-kong-surge/

 

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Recovering Thailand doesn't need IMF bailout: Veerathai

By The Nation

 

Bank of Thailand governor Veerathai Santiprabhob delivers his speech at the central bank’s July 20 symposium on how local businesses can survive in post-Covid-19.

 

Thailand has no need to ask for help from the International Monetary Fund despite Covid-19 causing a sharp economic contraction, capital outflows and deterioration in the labour market, says the central bank’s chief.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173830-central-bank-governor-says-thai-economy-does-not-need-bailout-from-imf/?do=findComment&comment=15636731

 

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Bank shares take hit as Q2 results revealed

By The Nation

 

 

The value of bank shares dropped today as financial institutions began releasing second-quarter results that were worse than expected.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173859-bank-shares-take-hit-as-q2-results-revealed/

 

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Southeast Asia budget airline boom turns sour for planemakers, lessors

By Jamie Freed and Anshuman Daga

 

FILE PHOTO: AirAsia planes are seen parked at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2, during the movement control order due to the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Sepang, Malaysia April 14, 2020. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng/File Photo GLOBAL BUSINESS WEEK AHEAD

 

SYDNEY/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Southeast Asian low-cost carriers, a key growth engine for planemakers and leasing companies for a decade before the pandemic, are faltering financially as demand plunges, raising questions over whether they can replace and double their fleets.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173861-southeast-asia-budget-airline-boom-turns-sour-for-planemakers-lessors/

 

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U.S. President Trump's re-election campaign spends $50.3 million in June

By Jason Lange, James Oliphant and Grant Smith

 

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks about legislation for additional coronavirus aid in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S., July 20, 2020. REUTERS/Leah Millis

 

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's re-election campaign ramped up spending in June as the presidential race intensified, outlaying more than $50 million - about twice what Trump spent the month before.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173862-us-president-trumps-re-election-campaign-spends-503-million-in-june/

 

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Thailand mulls teaching convicts English and sending them to work abroad

 

 

Thailand's prison problem: Teach convicts English and send them off to work abroad!

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173871-thailand-mulls-teaching-convicts-english-and-sending-them-to-work-abroad/

 

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TAT launches new campaign to woo tourists to world class Thailand

 

Picture: Manager

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand has proudly announced how they are going to save the country from tourism ruin.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173874-tat-launches-new-campaign-to-woo-tourists-to-world-class-thailand/

 

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Aunty who can't drive changes her tune: Now she blames her grandson!

 

 

A Thai woman driver who claimed a man went into the back of her vehicle went to the Udom Suk, Bangkok, police to file a report. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173877-aunty-who-cant-drive-changes-her-tune-now-she-blames-her-grandson/

 

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Video: Two Thai trash collectors have a miracle escape after crash in Chonburi

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Police in the Samet district of Chonburi were called after a pick-up smashed into the back of a local municipality dust cart. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1173880-video-two-thai-trash-collectors-have-a-miracle-escape-after-crash-in-chonburi/