Over Bt50 billion sought for battle against Covid-19

By The Nation

 

 

Medical personnel and the availability of medical equipment and facilities are key to fighting Covid-19, and the Loan Review Committee is considering a request of Bt51.9 billion for the job.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1175629-over-bt50-billion-sought-for-battle-against-covid-19/

No charges over attempt to steal state land at Bang Tao Beach

By The Phuket News

 

No charges will be pressed as the owner has already started removing the fence, Cherng Talay OrBorTor Chief MaAnn Samran said today (July 31). Photo: Cherng Talay OrBorTor

 

PHUKET: No charges will be pressed against the owner of the 300-metre-long fence that was erected along Bang Tao Beach earlier this week despite the fence being built on state land, MaAnn Samran, Chief of the Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor) has confirmed.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1175666-no-charges-over-attempt-to-steal-state-land-at-bang-tao-beach/

 

SET up despite weak US economic data

By The Nation

 

 

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index closed at 1,328.53 today (July 31), up 12.79 points or 0.97 per cent. Total transactions amounted to Bt61.281 billion with an index high of 1,328.64 and a low of 1,303.25.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1175667-set-up-despite-weak-us-economic-data/

 

Digitalisation of Thai SMEs offers Bt1-trillion boost to GDP: study

By The Nation

 

 

Digitalisation of small and medium businesses (SMBs) in Thailand could add between US$35 billion and $41 billion (Bt1.01 trillion-Bt1.28 trillion) to the country’s GDP by 2024 and contribute to economic recovery post Covid-19, according to the 2020 Asia Pacific SMB Digital Maturity Study.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1175668-digitalisation-of-thai-smes-offers-bt1-trillion-boost-to-gdp-study/

 

After 'warning light', British PM halts COVID lockdown unwind

By Alistair Smout and Paul Sandle

 

A woman wearing a protective mask walks down the street, as the city and surrounding area faces local restrictions in an effort to avoid a local lockdown being forced upon the area, amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, in Manchester, Britain, July 31, 2020. REUTERS/Molly Darlington

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday postponed a planned easing of the coronavirus lockdown in England after a rise in infections amplified fears of a second deadly surge in COVID-19 cases.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1175669-after-warning-light-british-pm-halts-covid-lockdown-unwind/

 

Kang takes early lead in Ohio as LPGA returns

 

 

Jul 31, 2020; Toledo, Ohio, USA; Danielle Kang of the United States hits a tee shot on the 18th hold during the first round of the LPGA Drive Championship golf tournament at Inverness Club. Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

 

(Reuters) - A flawless, six-under-par round propelled Danielle Kang to an early lead at the LPGA's inaugural Drive On Championship in Toledo, Ohio, with South Africa's Lee-Anne Pace one stroke behind.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1175670-kang-takes-early-lead-in-ohio-as-lpga-returns/

 

Todd grabs four-shot clubhouse lead over Koepka in Memphis

 

 

Jul 31, 2020; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Brendon Todd plays his fairway shot on the first hole during the second round of the WGC - FedEx St. Jude Invitational golf tournament at TPC Southwind. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

 

(Reuters) - Brendon Todd used a red-hot putter to grab a four-shot clubhouse lead over defending champion Brooks Koepka and South Korean An Byeong-hun in the second round at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational in Memphis on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1175671-todd-grabs-four-shot-clubhouse-lead-over-koepka-in-memphis/

 

Florida teen masterminded Twitter hack that hit Biden, Musk accounts among others

By Raphael Satter, Katie Paul and Elizabeth Culliford

 

FILE PHOTO: The Twitter logo and binary cyber codes are seen in this illustration taken November 26, 2019. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic

 

(Reuters) - A 17-year-old Florida boy masterminded the hacking of celebrity accounts on Twitter Inc <TWTR.N>, including those of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk, officials said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1175673-florida-teen-masterminded-twitter-hack-that-hit-biden-musk-accounts-among-others/

 

Amnesty International urges police chief to stop criminalising peaceful protesters

By The Nation

 

 

Rights group Amnesty International has called on national police chief Chaktip Chaijinda to halt the detention and criminalisation of anti-government demonstrators in Thailand “solely for exercising their human rights by participating in peaceful protests”.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1175674-amnesty-international-urges-police-chief-to-stop-criminalising-peaceful-protesters/

 

Thai economy improved in June: Central bank

By The Nation

 

 

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) reports that the economy improved in June due to gradual relaxation of lockdown measures that aided resumption of economic activities. As a result, goods exports (excluding gold), private consumption and private investment indicators, and manufacturing production contracted at a lower rate than in May, said the BOT’s latest report on Economic and Monetary Conditions.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1175676-thai-economy-improved-in-june-central-bank/

 

Panel grills ‘Boss’ case investigators, ex-senator asks Parliament to probe NLA

By The Nation

 

 

The head of a police panel set up to probe the case against Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya today asked police involved to reveal any flaws or problems in the investigation. Pol Lt-General Sattawat Hiranburana also said that the death of a key witness in the case would not affect his work.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1175677-panel-grills-‘boss’-case-investigators-ex-senator-asks-parliament-to-probe-nla/

 

James Murdoch resigns from News Corp board over editorial differences

By Munsif Vengattil

 

FILE PHOTO: James Murdoch, the son of media mogul Rupert Murdoch, and his wife Kathryn Hufschmid arrive at St Bride's church for a service to celebrate the wedding between Rupert Murdoch and former supermodel Jerry Hall which took place on Friday, in London, Britain March 5, 2016. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - James Murdoch resigned from the board of News Corp <NWSA.O> on Friday, citing disagreements over editorial content at the company founded by his father, conservative media mogul Rupert Murdoch.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1175681-james-murdoch-resigns-from-news-corp-board-over-editorial-differences/

 

Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's death sentence overturned by appeals court

By Nate Raymond

 

FILE PHOTO: Boston Marathon bombing witness Carlos Arredondo carries a "Boston Strong" banner after blessing the runners during services at Old South Church on the 5th anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., April 15, 2018. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

 

BOSTON (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Friday overturned Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's death sentence for helping carry out the 2013 attack, which killed three people and wounded more than 260 others.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1175682-boston-marathon-bomber-dzhokhar-tsarnaevs-death-sentence-overturned-by-appeals-court/

 

Thailand’s 2020 MotoGP race scrapped over virus fears

By THE NATION

 

 

Organisers have cancelled this year’s MotoGP race in Thailand due to Covid-19 concerns, but plan to resume hosting the event in 2021.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1175684-thailand’s-2020-motogp-race-scrapped-over-virus-fears/

 

Cambodian farmers sue Thai sugar giant in ‘watershed case’

By The Nation

 

 

A Bangkok court’s decision to accept a lawsuit from Cambodian families who are suing Thai sugar giant Mitr Phol after being evicted from their homes in 2008-09 was hailed today as a turning point for human rights and corporate accountability in the region.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1175685-cambodian-farmers-sue-thai-sugar-giant-in-‘watershed-case’/

 

Dentists sniff at cops’ cocaine story in ‘Boss’ case

By The Nation

 

 

No cocaine has been used in Thai dentistry for 100 years, a public health chief said today, scotching the reason police gave for not charging Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya with a drug offence in his 2012 hit-and-run case.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1175686-dentists-sniff-at-cops’-cocaine-story-in-‘boss’-case/

 

Falling economy has bottomed out, says BOT

By The Nation

 

Don Nakornthab, a BOT senior director

 

The falling economy has bottomed out, but unemployment remains a serious concern, said the Bank of Thailand (BOT) today.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1175687-falling-economy-has-bottomed-out-says-bot/

 

Bank stocks slide at concern over bad debt, weak performance

By The Nation

 

 

Bank stocks have dropped an average 6.2 per cent over the past week as the virus crisis grips Thailand’s financial sector, experts reported today.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1175688-bank-stocks-slide-at-concern-over-bad-debt-weak-performance/

 

Heavy rain forecast for most of Thailand

By THE NATION

 

 

The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Saturday (August 1) that a strong southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea and Thailand while the tropical depression over the South China Sea will be moving through Hai Nan, China.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1175692-heavy-rain-forecast-for-most-of-thailand/

 

Chamber of Commerce Optimistic over New Economic Ministers

 

 

BANGKOK, July 31 (TNA) – The chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce expresses his satisfaction over the list of the new economic ministers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1175694-chamber-of-commerce-optimistic-over-new-economic-ministers/

 

Annual Military Draft: More Thai Men Volunteer to Be Conscripted

 

 

BANGKOK, July 31 (TNA) – More eligible Thai men have volunteered to join the military on conscription day due to the COVID-19 fallout.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1175697-annual-military-draft-more-thai-men-volunteer-to-be-conscripted/

 

Liverpool Fans Join ‘Tuk-Tuk’ Parade to Celebrate Premier League Trophy

 

 

BANGKOK, July 31 (TNA) – Liverpool F.C. fans on Friday joined a ‘tuk-tuk’ parade in Bangkok to celebrate the club’s first Premier League title.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1175700-liverpool-fans-join-‘tuk-tuk’-parade-to-celebrate-premier-league-trophy/

 

Nok Air Submits Rehab Plan to Bankruptcy Court

 

 

BANGKOK, July 31 (TNA) – Budget carrier Nok Air on Thursday submitted a business rehabilitation plan to the Bankruptcy Court for debt restructuring, hoping to its businesses to revive before the pandemic ends.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1175703-nok-air-submits-rehab-plan-to-bankruptcy-court/

 

Caddie Injured by Expat’s Golf Ball: Should Golfers Take Out Insurance Cover?

 

Injured caddie Pairin Kantawongs. Photo: supplied

 

 

Many of you will have read recently about a Thai caddie who was injured by an Expat golfer.

 

It poses the question should golfers take out insurance cover?

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1175701-caddie-injured-by-expat’s-golf-ball-should-golfers-take-out-insurance-cover/

 

Get out now! 300 caddies told to leave as golf concession in Chiang Mai ends

 

Image: Daily News

 

The chief executive of Star Dome Golf Club in the Doi Suthep area of Chiang Mai and 300 caddies gathered to protest the decision of Wing 41 of the Air Force to end their concession.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1175706-get-out-now-300-caddies-told-to-leave-as-golf-concession-in-chiang-mai-ends/

 

Court of social media condemns women standing in the road taking holiday snaps

 

 

Image: Daily News

 

Daily News reported a strong reaction by netizens to a Facebook post that showed two women taking seaside pictures.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1175708-court-of-social-media-condemns-women-standing-in-the-road-taking-holiday-snaps/

 

Thailand where the customer is always wrong?  "Needle in pork" experience stuns diners

 

 

Image: Sanook

 

Sanook reported that a Facebook user had recounted their experience at a "Moo Katha" or cook-it-yourself pork restaurant.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1175709-thailand-where-the-customer-is-always-wrong-needle-in-pork-experience-stuns-diners/

 

 

Family want 19 million baht damages from Nok Air after death of employee

 

 

Image: Sanook

 

The family of a 27 year old man have filed a complaint with the civil court for 19 million baht damages after he was killed while working for Nok Air.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1175713-family-want-19-million-baht-damages-from-nok-air-after-death-of-employee/
 

 

Thailand road carnage: Eight thousand and counting - Couple killed on way to work in Nonthaburi

 

 

Images: 77kaoded

 

Chaiyapreuk police and Pak Kret rescue services were called after an accident in which an Isuzu pick-up collided with a barrier then traversed a fence at 6.30 am yesterday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1175716-thailand-road-carnage-eight-thousand-and-counting-couple-killed-on-way-to-work-in-nonthaburi/

 

Woman targeted by prowler at Pattaya condo

 

 

A 22 year old Thai woman returning to her condo in the early hours of the morning after a birthday party for a friend had an alarming experience with a man who tried to get into her room.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1175720-woman-targeted-by-prowler-at-pattaya-condo/