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Plea to find missing Brit last seen in Phuket

By The Phuket News

 

Peter Murray’s last known location was The Metropole Hotel in Phuket Town on July 27. Photo: Courtesy of Shannon Murray

 

PHUKET:-- A niece in England has made a plea to find her missing uncle, Peter Murray, 60, who was last reported to be in Phuket.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176707-plea-to-find-missing-brit-last-seen-in-phuket/

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Thai e-commerce goes global as CP’s Ascend acquires Chinese auction site

By The Nation

 

 

Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group) has announced its subsidiary Ascend Commerce is paying Bt558 million to acquire Chilindo, a foreign e-commerce business headquartered in Hong Kong

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176732-thai-e-commerce-goes-global-as-cp’s-ascend-acquires-chinese-auction-site/

 

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SET dips again due to lack of new upbeat factors

By The Nation

 

 

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index fell for a second day today (August 7) closing at 1,324.40, down 8.82 points or 0.66 per cent. Total transactions stood at Bt44.367 billion with an index high of 1,333.21 and a low of 1,321.16.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176734-set-dips-again-due-to-lack-of-new-upbeat-factors/

 

 

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U.S. imposes sanctions on Hong Kong's Lam, other officials over crackdown

By David Brunnstrom and Daphne Psaledakis

 

FILE PHOTO: Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam, wearing a face mask following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, attends a news conference in Hong Kong, China July 31, 2020. REUTERS/Lam Yik

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam, the territory's current and former police chiefs and eight other top officials for what Washington says is their role in curtailing political freedoms in the territory.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176735-us-imposes-sanctions-on-hong-kongs-lam-other-officials-over-crackdown/

 

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Trump to try going it alone on coronavirus aid after talks with Congress break down

By Richard Cowan

 

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) depart together after a news conference about their coronavirus relief negotiations with the Trump administration on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S. August 7, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - White House officials trying to broker a deal on new coronavirus legislation will advise President Donald Trump to act on his own to deliver relief to Americans suffering from the pandemic, after talks with top Democrats in Congress broke down on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176736-trump-to-try-going-it-alone-on-coronavirus-aid-after-talks-with-congress-break-down/

 

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City eliminate Real from Champions League after Varane nightmare

By Simon Evans

 

Soccer Football - Champions League - Round of 16 Second Leg - Manchester City v Real Madrid - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - August 7, 2020 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne in action with Real Madrid's Lucas Vazquez, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pool via REUTERS/Oli Scarff

 

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester City marched into the Champions League quarter-finals by beating visitors Real Madrid 2-1 for a 4-2 aggregate triumph on Friday, with scorers Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus taking advantage of two dreadful errors by Raphael Varane.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176737-city-eliminate-real-from-champions-league-after-varane-nightmare/

 

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Thai govt must protect right to peaceful protest, says global watchdog

By The Nation

 

 

Thai authorities are using the police force to suppress peaceful demonstrators in “what appears to be a new crackdown on freedom of expression”, said Amnesty International today (August 7).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176738-thai-govt-must-protect-right-to-peaceful-protest-says-global-watchdog/

 

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THAI commits to U-Tapao MRO project with Navy

By THE NATION

 

 

Thai Airways International (THAI) has reassured the Royal Thai Navy that it remains committed to their joint maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) project at U-Tapao Airport despite changes to the airline’s circumstances.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176739-thai-commits-to-u-tapao-mro-project-with-navy/

 

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Job scene changes in post-Covid era

By The Nation

 

 

The Government Public Relations Department on Friday (August 7) revealed the top 10 skills needed the most in the labour market during the post-Covid era based on data collected from three employment websites, namely JobsDM, JobBKK, and JobThai.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176741-job-scene-changes-in-post-covid-era/

 

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Hordes cash in as gold price rockets past Bt30,000

By The Nation

 

 

Photos of people flocking to sell their gold at shops in Bangkok's Yaowarat went viral on social media on Friday after the price of the precious metal skyrocketed past Bt30,000 per baht weight.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176742-hordes-cash-in-as-gold-price-rockets-past-bt30000/

 

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Consumers remain sunk in worry over Covid-19, politics

By The Nation

 

Pro-democracy activists launch a petition for 50,000 signatures needed for a motion to rewrite the Constitution at Thammasat University on Friday (August 7). Meanwhile consumers are worried about emerging political instability and the persisting impact of Covid-19.

 

Consumer confidence rose for a third consecutive month in July, but the index remains at a record low.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176743-consumers-remain-sunk-in-worry-over-covid-19-politics/

 

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Kiatnakin Bank shifts loan strategy as virus takes business toll

By The Nation

 

 

Kiatnakin Bank (KKP) is cutting the number of unsecured loans it grants so as to reduce risks from the economic slowdown amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176745-kiatnakin-bank-shifts-loan-strategy-as-virus-takes-business-toll/

 

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Air India repatriation flight crash-lands, at least 17 killed

By Favas Jalla

 

Rescue workers look for survivors after a passenger plane crashed when it overshot the runway at the Calicut International Airport in Karipur, in the southern state of Kerala, India, August 7, 2020. REUTERS/Stringer

 

KOZHIKODE, India (Reuters) - At least 17 people were killed and more than 100 injured when an Air India Express passenger plane repatriating Indians stranded by the COVID-19 pandemic overshot the runway in heavy rain near the southern city of Kozhikode on Friday, officials said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176746-air-india-repatriation-flight-crash-lands-at-least-17-killed/

 

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U.S. counterspy chief warns Russia, China, Iran trying to meddle in 2020 election

By Mark Hosenball

 

FILE PHOTO: Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center William Evanina speaks during the Reuters Cybersecurity Summit in Washington, U.S., October 31, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top U.S. counterintelligence official on Friday warned that Russia, China and Iran will all try to interfere in the 2020 presidential election, with Russia already trying to undercut presumptive Democratic candidate Joe Biden.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176747-us-counterspy-chief-warns-russia-china-iran-trying-to-meddle-in-2020-election/

 

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Police officer who gave conflicting accounts of Ferrari speed claims he miscalculated

 

 

The police forensic expert who gave conflicting statements about the speed of the Ferrari, driven by Red Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya and which was involved in the controversial hit-and-run case, has claimed that he was confused by the speed calculations and has reverted to his original statement.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176754-police-officer-who-gave-conflicting-accounts-of-ferrari-speed-claims-he-miscalculated/

 

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CCSA panel to allow sport spectators and entry of Chinese fruit traders

 

 

Photo by Tom Fisk from Pexels
 

The CCSA’s panel considering the easing of lockdown restrictions has agreed to allow spectators to attend sports events and to allow Chinese traders to enter Thailand to buy Thai fruit for export.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176755-ccsa-panel-to-allow-sport-spectators-and-entry-of-chinese-fruit-traders/

 

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Elderly drivers with driving licenses for life to undergo fit to drive tests

 

 

Thailand’s Land Transport Department is considering a recall programme requiring holders of driving licenses for life, aged over 70, to visit the department, or its branch offices, for a test of their physical fitness to drive.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176756-elderly-drivers-with-driving-licenses-for-life-to-undergo-fit-to-drive-tests/

 

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Thundershowers forecast for most regions

By THE NATION

 

 

The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Saturday (August 8) that a monsoon trough lies across the North and the Northeast and there is a low-pressure cell over the South China Sea. Meanwhile the moderate southwest monsoon across the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand is strengthening.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176757-thundershowers-forecast-for-most-regions/

 

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Campaign Launched to Offer Pork at Lower Prices

 

 

BANGKOK, August 7 (TNA) – As retail pork prices surge to 10-year high, the Commerce Ministry launches a campaign to offer pork at lower prices to consumers. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176759-campaign-launched-to-offer-pork-at-lower-prices/

 

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Two Still Missing from Samui Ferry Sinking

 

 

SURAT THANI, August 7 (TNA) – Two people are still missing after Racha 4 ferry capsized off Koh Samui Island on Saturday, killing five people as teams of divers continue search operation in the rough sea.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176761-two-still-missing-from-samui-ferry-sinking/

 

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Tipping point: Banks recalling loans pose long-term threat to Phuket’s tourism recovery

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

Chains lock the doors to a restaurant in Kata. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

Bhuritt Maswongssa, who serves as the Southern Thailand representative on the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT), has called for government intervention on banks now calling in business loan repayments, warning that lack of action will send many hotels and other tourism-related businesses into bankruptcy and cause damage that will take the tourism industry years to recover from.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176763-tipping-point-banks-recalling-loans-pose-long-term-threat-to-phuket’s-tourism-recovery/

 

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Lucky escape! Pick-up gets entangled in wires - radio mast snaps piercing hatchback

 

 

Image: 77kaoded

 

The driver of a pick-up with a large cabinet attachment on the back told the media that he had trouble finding a parking space when visiting the revenue department in Bang Sao Thong, Samut Prakan yesterday afternoon.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176767-lucky-escape-pick-up-gets-entangled-in-wires-radio-mast-snaps-piercing-hatchback/

 

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Thai FA needs to borrow money for first time in 104 years to stay afloat

 

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

Former commissioner general of the Royal Thai Police Gen Somyot Poompanmoung revealed that the Football Association of Thailand was having to borrow money to stay afloat.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176769-thai-fa-needs-to-borrow-money-for-first-time-in-104-years-to-stay-afloat/

 

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Ladyboy community suffering all over Thailand - appeals to government for help

 

 

Image: Daily News

 

A ladyboy performer has told the Thai press that their community is suffering greatly due to the coronavirus pandemic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176770-ladyboy-community-suffering-all-over-thailand-appeals-to-government-for-help/

 

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UK concerned by rise in small boats crossing from France, immigration official says

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Border Force crews of British Coastal Patrol vessels position their craft in Ramsgate harbour, Britain, January 4, 2019. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File photo

 

(Reuters) - The United Kingdom is concerned by an "unacceptable" rise in the number of small boats crossing the English Channel from France and would act to return "illegal" migrants, immigration compliance minister Chris Philp said in an opinion piece for The Telegraph newspaper https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2020/08/07/intend-return-many-illegal-migrants-have-arrived-possible.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176773-uk-concerned-by-rise-in-small-boats-crossing-from-france-immigration-official-says/

 

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Fleetwood finds groove to storm into contention

 

Aug 7, 2020; San Francisco, California, USA; Tommy Fleetwood lines up a putt on the 12th hole during the second round of the 2020 PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

 

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Tommy Fleetwood delayed restarting his season after the COVID-19 outbreak for logistical purposes and the lack of competitive rounds as a result have done no harm as the Englishman soared up the PGA Championship leaderboard on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176776-fleetwood-finds-groove-to-storm-into-contention/

 

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Pattaya: Rebranded "24 hour Walking Street" opens its arms to Thais - and one way traffic!

 

 

Image: Manager. Caption "Thais are welcome".

 

Pattaya's famed Walking Street is completely rebranding itself after the devastation of the coronavirus pandemic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176778-pattaya-rebranded-24-hour-walking-street-opens-its-arms-to-thais-and-one-way-traffic/ 

 

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Video: "Impressive" way to go and get a puncture repaired

 

 

Image: 77khaoded

 

A video showed engineering students in Ang Thong in central Thailand carrying a motorcycle with a flat tire on the back of another bike through the downtown area.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176783-video-impressive-way-to-go-and-get-a-puncture-repaired/

 

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Video: Chiang Mai traffic cop run down - driver was late and looking at his watch

 

 

Image: One31

 

A video from the Wat Ket intersection in Chiang Mai showed the moment a traffic policeman was knocked over by a man driving a black car. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176787-video-chiang-mai-traffic-cop-run-down-driver-was-late-and-looking-at-his-watch/

 

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Where to Guv?! London cabs coming to Bangkok - And the flag fall is only 60 baht!

 

 

Image: Positioning

 

Bangkok is welcoming a new player in the taxi market.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176789-where-to-guv-london-cabs-coming-to-bangkok-and-the-flag-fall-is-only-60-baht/