Instagram 'Reels': Facebook introduces new feature to make TikTok-like videos

By Andrew Griffin

 

A visitor stands in front of the Instagram stand during day two of Dubai Lynx 2019 at Madinat Jumeirah on March 12, 2019 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Getty Images/Francois Nel/Getty Images)

 

Instagram has officially launched Reels, which bears a remarkable similarity to TikTok.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176506-instagram-reels-facebook-introduces-new-feature-to-make-tiktok-like-videos/

 

From an earth stage to a willow Globe: theatre goes al fresco in the UK

By Chris Wiegand

 

Willow Globe theatre, near Llandrindod Wells in mid-Wales, has put on outdoor shows since 2006. Photograph: Tchad Blake

 

If you want to watch live theatre in the UK, you currently have two options: go online or into the great outdoors.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176508-from-an-earth-stage-to-a-willow-globe-theatre-goes-al-fresco-in-the-uk/

 

Cameron Diaz found 'peace' by quitting acting

 

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Cameron Diaz has said she found "peace" in her "soul" after walking away from her Hollywood career two years ago.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176510-cameron-diaz-found-peace-by-quitting-acting/

 

Phone of key ‘Boss’ case witness destroyed, say police

By The Nation

 

 

Police say the phone of a key witness in the hit-and-run case involving Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya was stolen and destroyed after the witness died in a Chiang Mai traffic incident last week.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176515-phone-of-key-‘boss’-case-witness-destroyed-say-police/

 

Phuket people petition for debt relief for COVID-affected businesses

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew meets the crowd outside Provincial Hall this afternoon (Aug 6). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET:-- About 100 people gathered at Phuket Provincial Hall this afternoon (aug 6) to file a petition calling for debt relief for businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176518-phuket-people-petition-for-debt-relief-for-covid-affected-businesses/

 

Man killed by coconut tree

By The Phuket News

 

Rescue workers recover the body of Eakkapong Lonsiew, 37, originally from Sakon Nakhon, from the roadside grove. Photo: Sakoo OrBorTor rescue

 

PHUKET:-- A 37-year-old man died of severe head injuries yesterday (Aug 5) after a coconut tree he was hired to help cut down fell on him.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176520-man-killed-by-coconut-tree/

 

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