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Thai AirAsia to focus on boosting non-air-ticket income

By THE NATION

 

 

Thai AirAsia aims to push non-air-ticket income to a quarter of its total earnings, Tassapon Bijleveld, executive chairman of Asia Aviation Plc (AAV) and Thai AirAsia Co Ltd (TAA), said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177135-thai-airasia-to-focus-on-boosting-non-air-ticket-income/

 

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Missing Brit found safe

By The Phuket News

 

Peter Murray is safe and in good health, but being detained at Phuket Prison while waiting for driving charges against him to be heard in court. Photo: Supplied

 

PHUKET:-- British national Peter Murrray, 60, reported as missing by his family in the UK, is safe and on the island, but being detained at Phuket Provincial Prison while driving charges against him are being heard in court.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177089-missing-brit-found-safe/

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Snakes in, school’s out! Slithering reptiles cause chaos in class

By The Nation

 

 

A school class in Kamphaeng Phet province had to be abandoned today after students discovered four snakes had slithered into the room without anyone noticing.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177092-snakes-in-school’s-out-slithering-reptiles-cause-chaos-in-class/

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Tram-buses to link King Mongkut's Institute of Technology with airport railway

By The Nation

 

 

Skytrain operator BTS Group Holdings will conduct a feasibility study with King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang on an electric tram-bus service to link its main campus with the transport network. Also signing the memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the study today was Bangkok Smartcard System.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177138-tram-buses-to-link-king-mongkuts-institute-of-technology-with-airport-railway/

 

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Cooking ‘chicken-in-a-pit’ a recipe for 2 years in jail, warns animal rights group

By THE NATION

 

 

Animal rights group Watchdog Thailand (WDT) warned today it will prosecute anyone caught preparing “kai loom” or chicken in a pit, after the dish went viral online.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177139-cooking-‘chicken-in-a-pit’-a-recipe-for-2-years-in-jail-warns-animal-rights-group/

 

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Transcript of the conversation seeking ฿5m kickback from Ground Water Resources Department

 

 

Thai PBS has obtained a transcript, purporting to be of a phone conversation between Mr. Sakda Wichiensilp, Director-General of Thailand’s Ground Water Resources Department, and an unidentified MP. The MP allegedly demanded five million baht in kickbacks from Mr. Sakda, in exchange for approval, by a panel of the House Budget Scrutiny Committee, of the department’s 1.2 billion baht budget for artesian water projects in the Northeast.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177141-transcript-of-the-conversation-seeking-฿5m-kickback-from-ground-water-resources-department/

 

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PM urges care for Thai embassy staff member with COVID-19

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister has expressed his concern for a Thai official overseas who has tested positive to COVID-19, urging related agencies to provide assistance.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177142-pm-urges-care-for-thai-embassy-staff-member-with-covid-19/

 

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Department of Land Transport Will Not Revoke Permanent Driving Licenses

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Last week, there were reports and rumors that the department of land transport will revoke permanent driving licenses and the license holders will have to undergo the test again.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177143-department-of-land-transport-will-not-revoke-permanent-driving-licenses/

 

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Electricity outage to hit Wichit residential area on Aug 21

By The Phuket News

 

The area to be affected on Friday Aug 21. Photo: PEA

 

PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Wichit on Friday Aug 21 as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177144-electricity-outage-to-hit-wichit-residential-area-on-aug-21/

 

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Lebanese government quits amid fury over Beirut blast

By Michael Georgy and Ellen Francis

 

Lebanon's Prime Minister Hassan Diab submits his resignation to Lebanon's President Michel Aoun at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon August 10, 2020. REUTERS/Aziz Taher

 

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon's prime minister announced his government's resignation on Monday, saying a huge explosion that tore through Beirut and caused public outrage was the result of endemic corruption.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177145-lebanese-government-quits-amid-fury-over-beirut-blast/

 

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Gas explosion destroys Baltimore homes, one dead and children trapped

By Daniel Trotta

 

Rescue workers stand on the debris of a destroyed building after an explosion in a residential area of Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. August 10, 2020. REUTERS/Rosem Morton

 

(Reuters) - A gas explosion ripped through a Baltimore neighborhood on Monday, killing at least one person, injuring four and trapping children as the blast destroyed at least three homes, firefighters said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177146-gas-explosion-destroys-baltimore-homes-one-dead-and-children-trapped/

 

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Liverpool sign Greece defender Tsimikas from Olympiakos

 

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Europa League - Round of 32 Second Leg - Arsenal v Olympiacos - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - February 27, 2020 Olympiacos' Kostas Tsimikas in action with Arsenal's Hector Bellerin REUTERS/David Klein/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Liverpool have made their first signing of the transfer window by bringing in Greece defender Kostas Tsimikas from Olympiakos Piraeus on a long-term deal, the Premier League champions announced on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177147-liverpool-sign-greece-defender-tsimikas-from-olympiakos/

 

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Lukaku leads Inter to Europa League semi-finals

 

Soccer Football - Europa League Quarter Final - Inter Milan v Bayer Leverkusen - Merkur Spiel-Arena, Dusseldorf, Germany - August 10, 2020 Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring their second goal, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pool via Reuters/Martin Meissner

 

DUSSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - Inter Milan's Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku scored and tormented the Bayer Leverkusen defence as he led his side into the Europa League semi-finals with a 2-1 win on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177148-lukaku-leads-inter-to-europa-league-semi-finals/

 

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Leeds sign Harrison on loan from Man City, Gelhardt from Wigan

 

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Championship - Middlesbrough v Leeds United - Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, Britain - February 26, 2020 Leeds United's Jack Harrison in action with Middlesbrough's Ryan Shotton Action Images/Molly Darlington

 

(Reuters) - Leeds United have re-signed winger Jack Harrison on a season-long loan deal from Manchester City and striker Joe Gelhardt on a four-year contract from Wigan Athletic, the newly-promoted Premier League club announced on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177150-leeds-sign-harrison-on-loan-from-man-city-gelhardt-from-wigan/

 

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Presidents Cup returning to Royal Montreal in 2024

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump presents the trophy to the U.S. team captain Steve Stricker at the conclusion of the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S., October 1, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - The Presidents Cup will return to Royal Montreal Golf Club in 2024, the PGA Tour said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177151-presidents-cup-returning-to-royal-montreal-in-2024/

 

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Morikawa faces major expectations after PGA Championship win

By Frank Pingue

 

Aug 9, 2020; San Francisco, California, USA; Collin Morikawa poses with the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the 2020 PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

 

(Reuters) - Collin Morikawa displayed nerves of steel in the final round of the PGA Championship on Sunday where the young American fended off a slew of big names to grab his first major and ensure he will no longer fly under the radar.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177152-morikawa-faces-major-expectations-after-pga-championship-win/

 

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Fernandes penalty sends Man United into Europa League semis

 

Soccer Football - Europa League Quarter Final - Manchester United v FC Copenhagen - RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne, Germany - August 10, 2020 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes scores their first goal from the penalty spot, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pool via Reuters/Sascha Steinbach

 

COLOGNE, Germany (Reuters) - Manchester United reached the Europa League semi-finals as midfielder Bruno Fernandes scored a 95th-minute penalty to secure a 1-0 win over FC Copenhagen after extra time on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177153-fernandes-penalty-sends-man-united-into-europa-league-semis/

 

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Trump escorted from briefing after shooting outside White House

 

U.S. President Donald Trump leaves a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., August 10, 2020. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump was abruptly escorted from the White House briefing room on Monday shortly after a shooting outside the fence surrounding the complex.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177155-trump escorted-from-briefing-after-shooting-outside-white-house/

 

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Bloody clashes in Belarus as West condemns crackdown after election

By Andrei Makhovsky

 

Belarusian law enforcement officers attempt to detain men during a rally of opposition supporters following the presidential election in Minsk, Belarus August 10, 2020. The opposition rejected official election results handing President Alexander Lukashenko a landslide re-election victory. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

 

MINSK (Reuters) - At least one person died as Belarusian police clashed with protesters on Monday after the opposition accused President Alexander Lukashenko of rigging his re-election victory amid a chorus of criticism from Western leaders.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177156-bloody-clashes-in-belarus-as-west-condemns-crackdown-after-election/

 

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Mass looting breaks out in Chicago; shots fired, 100 arrested

 

A woman takes a picture of the looted Dior Gold Coast shop in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. August 10, 2020. REUTERS/Kamil Krzaczynski

 

(Reuters) - Chicago police exchanged gunfire with looters and arrested more than 100 people after crowds swarmed Chicago's luxury commercial district early Monday, looting stores, smashing windows and clashing with officers for hours, police said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177157-mass-looting-breaks-out-in-chicago-shots-fired-100-arrested/

 

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Tourism and Sports Ministry proposes opening islands to tourists

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Tourism and Sports will propose the opening of five islands to foreign tourists, emphasizing confidence in safety measures for both tourists and communities.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177158-tourism-and-sports-ministry-proposes-opening-islands-to-foreign-tourists/

 

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Krabi: Jailbreak thwarted! Police guard hit over head with shackles

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A police guard was hit over the head with prisoners' shackles as four men in a murder case escaped from Krabi central court in the south of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177161-krabi-jailbreak-thwarted-police-guard-hit-over-head-with-shackles/

 

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Three thousand foreign teachers waiting to return to Thailand - 165 Filipinos arrived at weekend

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that 3,000 foreign teachers from many countries have submitted requests to come to Thailand to teach at private schools.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177166-three-thousand-foreign-teachers-waiting-to-return-to-thailand-165-filipinos-arrived-at-weekend/

 

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Singapore's recession worse than first thought as virus slams Asia's exporters

By John Geddie and Aradhana Aravindan

 

FILE PHOTO: A view of Singapore skyline, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Singapore July 14, 2020. REUTERS/Edgar Su

 

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's recession was deeper than first estimated in the second quarter as the coronavirus pandemic dealt a major blow to Asia's trade-reliant economies.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177169-singapores-recession-worse-than-first-thought-as-virus-slams-asias-exporters/

 

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Grab bike protest! 1,000+ riders have 5 demands - company ask for two weeks to respond

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that more than 1,000 Grab Bike riders protested outside Grab Thailand's head office on New Phetchaburi Road in Bangkok yesterday. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177170-grab-bike-protest-1000-riders-have-5-demands-company-ask-for-two-weeks to-respond/

 

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Bangkok toddler - one and a half - drowns in fish pond while his mother slept

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Tragedy struck at a housing estate in Bang Bua Thong north west of Bangkok when a one and a half year old boy drowned in a fancy carp fish pond beside a house. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177172-bangkok-toddler-one-and-a-half-drowns-in-fish-pond-while-his-mother-slept/

 

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Video: Lone robber with long gun in cloth steals a million in gold from Big C Nakhon Sawan

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A lone gunman carrying a long gun shrouded in cloth entered the Big C branch in Tha Tako, Nakhon Sawan yesterday and stole 38 baht worth of gold from the Yaowarat Bangkok gold shop. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177176-video-lone-robber-with-long-gun-in-cloth-steals-a-million-in-gold-from-big-c-nakhon-sawan/

 

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Naked foreign woman filmed at sacred shrine causes stir in Chiang Mai

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Locals are furious with a foreign woman who took off her clothes and climbed stark naked on a balcony at a sacred shrine in Chiang Mai.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177185-naked-foreign-woman-filmed-at-sacred-shrine-causes-stir-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Trump says he is inclined to host G7 meeting after the Nov. 3 election

 

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., August 10, 2020. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he is interested in hosting a Group of Seven summit in a "calmer atmosphere" after the November presidential election, and that he has not decided whether to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177189-trump-says-he-is-inclined-to-host-g7-meeting-after-the-nov-3-election/

 

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Family of six have a brilliant neighbor to thank for helping them escape house fire

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Thai media Sanook praised a wonderful next door neighbor for helping save a family of six people from a house fire in Hua Ro sub-district of Phitsanulok in northern Thailand late last night. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177193-family-of-six-have-a-brilliant-neighbor-to-thank-for-helping-them-escape-house-fire/