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Phuket officials help mediate restructuring of B1bn in debt relief push

 

 

More than 1,000 people were invited to the event, altogether involving a total of more than B1 billion in outstanding loans. Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: Phuket officials yesterday (Aug 13) hosted a mass mediation session between debtors and banks and other financial institutions in the hope of preventing legal action being taken against local business owners and other people in Phuket left without any form of income due to the COVID-19 economic crisis.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177893-phuket-officials-help-mediate-restructuring-of-b1bn-in-debt-relief-push/

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TAT expects big jump in tourism earnings in September

By THE NATION

 

 

Tourism revenue in September will grow by 20 per cent compared to the same month last year, after the government approved September 4 and 7 as compensation holidays for Songkran Festival, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177912-tat-expects-big-jump-in-tourism-earnings-in-september/

 

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BAAC sets aside Bt70 bn to promote smart farming, sufficiency economy

By THE NATION

 

 

The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) has launched two new loan programmes with a total budget of around Bt70 billion to promote good farming practices.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177913-baac-sets-aside-bt70-bn-to-promote-smart-farming-sufficiency-economy/

 

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Opec urges Thailand to hike exports and prevent global food shortage

By THE NATION

 

 

The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) has urged Thailand, the world's 11th biggest global food manufacturer and one of the countries to successfully contain the Covid-19 outbreak, to increase export of food to prevent global shortage, Poj Aramwatthananont, vice chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177914-opec-urges-thailand-to-hike-exports-and-prevent-global-food-shortage/

 

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Investors advised to buy stocks expected to perform better in second half

By The Nation

 

 

Experts believe the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index's resistance line is between 1,300 and 1,350, and are advising investors to buy stocks whose second-half performance will improve.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177915-investors-advised-to-buy-stocks-expected-to-perform-better-in-second-half/

 

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'PM keeping a close watch on brewing political tensions, will open forum for youth to air views'

By The Nation

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is closely monitoring the political movements in the country, whether in the House of Representatives or demonstrations, and he believes that all parties should refrain from provocative acts that could lead to violence, said Deputy Government Spokeswoman Traisulee Soranakul on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177916-pm-keeping-a-close-watch-on-brewing-political-tensions-will-open-forum-for-youth-to-air-views/

 

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Prom grabs the lead in pursuit of Pattaya Open record

By THE NATION

 

Prom Meesawat

 

Three-time champion Prom Meesawat produced an unblemished third-round performance to grab a two-stroke lead heading into the final round of the Bt3-million Singha Pattaya Open at the Burapha Golf and Resort on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177917-prom-grabs-the-lead-in-pursuit-of-pattaya-open-record/

 

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Battling protests, Lukashenko says Putin agreed to help security of Belarus

By Andrei Makhovsky and Polina Devitt

 

People gather to pay tribute to protester Alexander Taraykovskiy, who was killed during recent rallies against the presidential election results, at the site of his death in Minsk, Belarus August 15, 2020. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

 

MINSK/MOSCOW (Reuters) - Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said he had secured a pledge from Russia to provide comprehensive assistance if needed to ensure the security of his country in a phone call with President Vladimir Putin on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177919-battling-protests-lukashenko-says-putin-agreed-to-help-security-of-belarus/

 

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Lyon upset Man City to set up semi with Bayern

By Simon Evans

 

Soccer Football - Champions League Quarter Final - Manchester City v Olympique Lyonnais - Jose Alvalade Stadium, Lisbon, Portugal - August 15, 2020 Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte in action with Olympique Lyonnais' Memphis Depay, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Franck Fife/Pool via REUTERS

 

LISBON (Reuters) - Olympique Lyonnais stunned pre-tournament favourites Manchester City with a 3-1 victory on Saturday to move into the semi-finals of the Champions League where they will face Bayern Munich.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177920-lyon-upset-man-city-to-set-up-semi-with-bayern/

 

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India's Dhoni quits international cricket, to play IPL

 

 

Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup Semi Final - India v New Zealand - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - July 10, 2019 India's MS Dhoni in action Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

 

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni quit international cricket on Saturday, drawing curtains on an illustrious, trophy-laden career with a cryptic Instagram message.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177921-indias-dhoni-quits-international-cricket-to-play-ipl/

 

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Golf: Kim Si-woo sinks hole in one to take sole lead in North Carolina

 

 

Aug 15, 2020; Greensboro, North Carolina, USA; Si Woo Kim hits his tee shot on the eighteenth hole during the third round of the Wyndham Championship golf tournament at Sedgefield Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

 

(Reuters) - South Korea's Kim Si-woo claimed sole ownership of the lead at the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Saturday, with a hole in one on three highlighting a superb eight-under-par, third-round performance.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177922-golf-kim-si-woo-sinks-hole-in-one-to-take-sole-lead-in-north-carolina/

 

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Japanese ship involved in Mauritius oil spill breaks apart

By Omar Mohammed

 

FILE PHOTO: A section of the bulk carrier ship MV Wakashio, belonging to a Japanese company but Panamanian-flagged, ran aground on a reef, is pictured at the Riviere des Creoles, August 13, 2020. REUTERS/Reuben Pillay

 

(Reuters) - A Japanese bulk carrier that ran aground on a reef in Mauritius last month threatening a marine ecological disaster around the Indian Ocean island has broken apart, authorities said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177924-japanese-ship-involved-in-mauritius-oil-spill-breaks-apart/

 

 

 

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32 Pheu Thai MPs vow to stand by student protesters

By THE NATION

 

 

Several Pheu Thai Party lawmakers pledged to support pro-democracy student protesters and have offered to provide bail in case they are arrested.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177925-32-pheu-thai-mps-vow-to-stand-by-student-protesters/

 

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Court grants bail to student activist Parit

By The Nation

 

 

The Criminal Court on Saturday granted bail to student activist Parit Chiwarak on the condition that he must not repeat the alleged offences.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177926-court-grants-bail-to-student-activist-parit/

 

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How the tide shifted in Red Bull heir case

 

 

FILE – In this April 5, 2017, file photo, Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya, whose grandfather co-founded energy drink company Red Bull, walks to get in a car as he leaves a house in London. Thailand’s prime minister responded Wednesday, July 29, 2020, to growing public furor by ordering a probe into the dropping of criminal charges against the Thai heir to the Red Bull energy drink fortune accused of killing a policeman in a hit-and-run accident eight years ago. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

The tide appears to have turned against Red Bull heir Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya, who just a month ago looked set to walk free from all legal responsibility for a fatal 2012 hit-and-run incident.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177927-how-the-tide-shifted-in-red-bull-heir-case/

 

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The week that was in Thailand news: Thailand: Where life and tomatoes don’t come cheap

 

 

A story from the south of Thailand this week about a hired gunman shooting a woman for 2,500 baht sent this columnist into a reverie of reminiscence about an extraordinary Thai man I met many years ago.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177928-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-thailand-where-life-and-tomatoes-don’t-come-cheap/

 

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Hit-and-run case: New focus on police forensic expert

 

 

Pol Lt Col Thanasait Taengchan testifies before the House committee on law, justice and human rights. He holds the key to some crucial answers of the case.

The spotlight in the much-publicized hit-and-run incident involving an heir to the Red Bull business empire is now back on a police forensic expert whose account was crucial in leading to the public prosecutor’s decision to drop the case.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177929-hit-and-run-case-new-focus-on-police-forensic-expert/

 

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DTN: Thai floral exports worldwide down 31%

Panod Srisinsuphya

 

 

CHAING MAI(NNT)-The Department of Trade Negotiations has revealed that during the first half of the year, Thai floral exports to its worldwide market dropped by 31%, however demand grew within part of the ASEAN region, thanks to plant trait development.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177931-dtn-thai-floral-exports-worldwide-down-31/

 

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Support for development of 5G

Praphorn Praphornkul

 

 

BANGKOK(NNT)-The first meeting of the national 5G committee saw agreement to support fifth generation (5G) wireless communications technology for the benefit of all.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177933-support-for-development-of-5g/

 

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End of visa amnesty may spell uncertainty for some expats in Thailand

 

 

Image: Phuket News, file photo

 

Last month the Thai government confirmed it would extend the visa amnesty for foreigners in Thailand from 31 July to 26 September.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177935-end-of-visa-amnesty-may-spell-uncertainty-for-some-expats-in-thailand/

 

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Afghan women's rights advocate, negotiator injured in attack

By Abdul Qadir Sediqi and Orooj Hakimi

 

FILE PHOTO: Fawzia Koofi speaks during an interview in Kabul April 12, 2012. REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail

 

KABUL (Reuters) - A prominent women's rights advocate and member of the Afghan team tasked with negotiating with the Taliban sustained minor injuries in an attack in Kabul by unknown gunmen, officials said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177936-afghan-womens-rights-advocate-negotiator-injured-in-attack/

 

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Public Health and Foreign Affairs ministries working together to aid Thais abroad

Praphorn Praphornkul

 

 

BANGKOK(NNT)-The Ministry of Public Health has joined hands with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to provide care and guidance to Thai nationals stranded abroad due to the COVID-19 situation.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177938-public-health-and-foreign-affairs-ministries-working-together-to-aid-thais-abroad/

 

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American teacher in Thailand: 'An attitude of unity' with masks helps schools return amid COVID-19

Bennett Haeberle

 

 

Thailand was one of the first countries outside China to record a coronavirus infection.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177939-american-teacher-in-thailand-an-attitude-of-unity-with-masks-helps-schools-return-amid-covid-19/

 

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Husband punches shark to save wife in Australian shark attack

 

 

Image: Reuters file photo

 

(Reuters) - A man jumped onto a great white shark and punched it to save his wife when it attacked her on Saturday at a beach in Port Macquarie in the Australian state of New South Wales, media and officials said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177942-husband-punches-shark-to-save-wife-in-australian-shark-attack/

 

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Miel Gibson: Chilean honey vendor in sticky situation with Braveheart star

By Natalia A. Ramos Miranda

 

Image: Reuters file photo

 

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A pun on the Spanish word for "honey" and the name of one of the world's most famous actors has landed a small scale Chilean vendor in a sticky situation.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177943-miel-gibson-chilean-honey-vendor-in-sticky-situation-with-braveheart-star/

 

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Isolated heavy rains continue in North, Northeast

By The Nation

 

 

The heavy rainy spell in upper Thailand is slowly easing but isolated heavy rains continue on the eastside of the North and upper Northeast, the Thailand Meteorological Department forecast on Sunday (August 16).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177945-isolated-heavy-rains-continue-in-north-northeast/

 

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth pays tribute on 75th anniversary of Japan's WW2 defeat

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Queen Elizabeth attends a ceremony to mark her official birthday at Windsor Castle in Windsor, Britain, June 13, 2020. REUTERS/Toby Melville/Pool/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Queen Elizabeth paid tribute to the sacrifice of soldiers on the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, which marks victory over Japan and the end of World War Two, as she recalled the anguish of the war and joy of its conclusion.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1177946-britains-queen-elizabeth-pays-tribute-on-75th-anniversary-of-japans-ww2-defeat/

 

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