Thais opt for domestic tourism in the next 12 months: Agoda survey

By THE NATION

 

 

A survey conduced recently by tourism platform Agoda showed that Thai people tended to travel within their country, and the top province to visit was Chiang Mai.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178137-thais-opt-for-domestic-tourism-in-the-next-12-months-agoda-survey/

 

Thai court extends Thai Airways bankruptcy hearings until Aug 25

 

FILE PHOTO: Empty lines are seen at Thai Airways counters in Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand April 30, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's bankruptcy court said on Monday it had scheduled two more days of hearings to consider Thai Airways International Pcl's <THAI.BK> request for restructuring.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178176-thai-court-extends-thai-airways-bankruptcy-hearings-until-aug-25/

 

Health minister seeking Bt600m for vaccine production

By The Nation

 

 

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will ask the Cabinet to approve a plan to collaborate on production of Covid-19 vaccines.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178173-health-minister-seeking-bt600m-for-vaccine-production/

Thai commercial bank bad loans seen steady later this year - central bank

 

FILE PHOTO: Thailand's central bank is seen at the Bank of Thailand in Bangkok, Thailand April 26, 2016. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Bad loans at commercial banks in Thailand rose slightly in the second quarter and should steady later the year due to measures to help debtors hit by the coronavirus pandemic, the central bank said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178219-thai-commercial-bank-bad-loans-seen-steady-later-this-year-central-bank/

 

Bangkok condo probed after infected Malaysian’s visit

By The Nation

 

 

The Public Health Ministry has launched an investigation after a visitor to Thailand tested positive for Covid-19 on his return to Malaysia. The Malaysian government is yet to confirm where or when he contracted the virus.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178220-bangkok-condo-probed-after-infected-malaysian’s-visit/

 

Covid-19 takes huge bite out of restaurant giants

By THE NATION

 

 

Covid-19’s devastating impact on the restaurant business has been revealed in four leading chains’ turnover figures for the first half of 2020.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178221-covid-19-takes-huge-bite-out-of-restaurant-giants/

 

Govt eyes sustainable economic stimulus measures

By The Nation

 

Supattanapong Punmeechaow

 

The government is planning to launch stimulus measures especially for people and businesses who are in trouble due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178222-govt-eyes-sustainable-economic-stimulus-measures/

 

UPDATE:

 

Tracing underway after Malaysian found with COVID-19 on return from Thailand

 

 

Thai health investigators have been looking for an unknown number of people who were in close contact with a Malaysian man, who tested positive for COVID-19 after his return to his home country on August 5th.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178220-bangkok-condo-probed-after-infected-malaysian’s-visit/?do=findComment&comment=15724161

 

Thai PM’s security increased after a car chase on the expressway

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha / ©asiatimes.com

 

Security for Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has been stepped up after an incident on Monday morning when his motorcade, travelling from his home to Government House, was chased by a private car, the driver of which occasionally sounded its horn, in an apparent show of discontent.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178223-thai-pm’s-security-increased-after-a-car-chase-on-the-expressway/

 

Ministries of Public Health and Defense, Prepare for New Wave of COVID-19

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - In order to prepare for a possible second wave of the viral epidemic, the Ministry of Defense together with the Ministry of Public Health hosted a training session to prepare for such a situation.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178224-ministries-of-public-health-and-defense-prepare-for-new-wave-of-covid-19/

 

Martinez dazzles as Inter demolish Shakhtar to reach Europa League final

 

Soccer Football - Europa League - Semi Final - Inter Milan v Shakhtar Donetsk - Merkur Spiel-Arena, Dusseldorf, Germany - August 17, 2020 Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring their first goal, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Sascha Steinbach/Pool via REUTERS

 

DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - Lautaro Martinez played chief tormentor as Inter Milan claimed an emphatic 5-0 victory against Shakhtar Donetsk to reach the Europa League final and come closer to a first title in nine years on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178225-martinez-dazzles-as-inter-demolish-shakhtar-to-reach-europa-league-final/

 

Barcelona sack coach Setien following Bayern drubbing, call elections

 

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Champions League - Round of 16 First Leg - Napoli v FC Barcelona - Stadio San Paolo, Naples, Italy - February 25, 2020 Barcelona coach Quique Setien before the match REUTERS/Ciro De Luca

 

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona have sacked coach Quique Setien and brought presidential elections forward to March 2021, the club said on Monday, three days after the Spanish side were hammered 8-2 by Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178226-barcelona-sack-coach-setien-following-bayern-drubbing-call-elections/

 

Man City to honour Silva with statue at Etihad Stadium

 

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Norwich City - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - July 26, 2020 Manchester City's David Silva is replaced in his last match with Manchester City, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pool via REUTERS/Dave Thompson

 

(Reuters) - Spanish midfielder David Silva will be honoured with a statue outside the Etihad Stadium in recognition of his 10 trophy-laden seasons at Manchester City, the Premier League club said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178227-man-city-to-honour-silva-with-statue-at-etihad-stadium/

 

New global temperature record set in California's Death Valley

By Jonathan Allen and Kanishka Singh

 

An employee of Death Valley National Park poses next to an interpretive display showing the newly record breaking temperature in Death Valley National Park, U.S., August 16, 2020 in this picture obtained from social media. Picture taken August 16, 2020. CAROLINE ROHE/via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES.

 

(Reuters) - The hottest air temperature recorded anywhere on the planet in at least a century, and possibly ever, was reached in Death Valley in California's Mojave Desert on Sunday afternoon where it soared to 130 Fahrenheit (54.4 Celsius).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178228-new-global-temperature-record-set-in-californias-death-valley/

 

Ex-Trump official says U.S. 'less secure' due to president's actions, endorses Biden

By Moira Warburton

 

FILE PHOTO: Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden gestures as he speaks at a campaign event, on his first joint appearance with Vice presidential candidate Senator Kamala Harris after being named his running mate, at Alexis Dupont High School in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., August 12, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A former high-ranking Trump administration official said on Monday the United States is "less secure" under the Republican president as he endorsed Democratic challenger Joe Biden for November's election.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178229-ex-trump-official-says-us-less-secure-due-to-presidents-actions-endorses-biden/

Bitcoin hits highest in 13 months as 2020 rally gathers steam

 

FILE PHOTO: Representations of virtual currency Bitcoin are seen in this picture illustration taken taken March 13, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Bitcoin jumped to its highest in over a year on Monday, adding to a 2020 rally that has seen it more than treble in price since March.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178230-bitcoin-hits-highest-in-13-months-as-2020-rally-gathers-steam/

 

Drawing criticism, Trump says he will accept Republican nomination 'live from the White House'

 

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to deliver a campaign speech at Mankato Regional Airport in Mankato, Minnesota, U.S., August 17, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner

 

OSHKOSH, Wis. (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he would accept the Republican nomination for a second term during a live speech at the White House next week, confirming plans that have drawn criticism from Democrats and even some fellow Republicans.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178231-drawing-criticism-trump-says-he-will-accept-republican-nomination-live-from-the-white-house/

 

Former rival Sanders, Republican Kasich to back Biden at Democratic convention debut

By John Whitesides

 

Democratic U.S. presidential candidates former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders do an elbow bump in place of a handshake as they greet other before the start of the 11th Democratic candidates debate of the 2020 U.S. presidential campaign, held in CNN's Washington studios without an audience because of the global coronavirus pandemic, in Washington, U.S. March 15, 2020. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's former top rival and a Republican critic of President Donald Trump will share a virtual stage in a show of unity on Monday, the first night of a four-day Democratic National Convention.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178232-former-rival-sanders-republican-kasich-to-back-biden-at-democratic-convention-debut/

 

Trump-appointed Postal Service chief to testify amid fears about U.S. election

By David Shepardson and Katanga Johnson

 

U.S. postal workers load their trucks as they begin their day during the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Carlsbad, California, U.S., August 17, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's appointed postmaster general on Monday agreed to testify before Congress next week on cuts in service that lawmakers fear could hamper the Postal Service's ability to handle a flood of mail-in ballots in November's election.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178233-trump-appointed-postal-service-chief-to-testify-amid-fears-about-us-election/

 

PM to officially open Bangkok to Map Ta Phut motorway next Monday

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Thailand's premier Prayuth Chan-Ocha will officially open the Bangkok to Map Ta Phut motorway on August 24th.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178237-pm-to-officially-open-bangkok-to-map-ta-phut-motorway-next-monday/

 

GPO to sell 3.5 million single-use face masks at its pharmacies

By THE NATION

 

 

The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) will sell 3.5 million sanitary face masks to the public after getting the green light from the Ministry of Commerce.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178247-gpo-to-sell-35-million-single-use-face-masks-at-its-pharmacies/

 

Phuket police cleared in gambling den probe

By The Phuket News

 

No police were involved in carrying out the raids, which netted more than 80 gamblers. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: The top five ranking police officers of the Phuket City Police and the Thalang Police have been cleared of any suspicion of intentionally allowing illegal gambling dens to operate in the jurisdictions following raids carried out by provincial officials late June.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178248-phuket-police-cleared-in-gambling-den-probe/

 

Pattaya: Swede racks up 100,000 baht in hospital bills after chasing snatch thief who stole 60K necklace

 

Picture: Pattaya Update News

 

A Swedish/Thai couple regret chasing a motorcycle snatch thief who grabbed a 60,000 necklace as they rode their motorbike in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178242-pattaya-swede-racks-up-100000-baht-in-hospital-bills-after-chasing-snatch-thief-who-stole-60k-necklace/

 

Khao San Road: 240 stalls will be allowed to operate starting next month

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan authority has given the green light for traders to begin selling in Khao San Road from the beginning of September. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178244-khao-san-road-240-stalls-will-be-allowed-to-operate-starting-next-month/

 

Bangkok: Steel flies off pick-up damaging two cars in front

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported on a Facebook post from FM91 Trafficpro after an incident in the Rama 3 area of Bangkok near Soi 23 inbound, on Monday at 11.10 am. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178249-bangkok-steel-flies-off-pick-up-damaging-two-cars-in-front/

 

UK government U-turns on England school exam grades after uproar

By William James and William Schomberg

 

Students wearing protective masks react outside the Department for Education as they hear the news of government U-turn on exam grades, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in London, Britain August 17, 2020. REUTERS/John Sibley

 

LONDON (Reuters) - The British government bowed to public pressure over its school exam grading system, ditching an algorithm that downgraded the results awarded to students in England after their tests were cancelled due to COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178256-uk-government-u-turns-on-england-school-exam-grades-after-uproar/

 

Hunt on in Chaiyaphum forest for ex-convict suspected of raping girl, 10

By THE NATION

 

 

Police in Chaiyaphum province on Monday (August 17) launched a hunt for a man suspected of raping a 10-year-old girl.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178261-hunt-on-in-chaiyaphum-forest-for-ex-convict-suspected-of-raping-girl-10/

 

Five Filipinos say they were ripped off by Thai woman colleague in 500K cheap gold scam

 

 

Five Filipino men went to the North Samrong police in Samut Prakan yesterday to say they had been ripped off by a Thai woman colleague. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178269-five-filipinos-say-they-were-ripped-off-by-thai-woman-colleague-in-500k-cheap-gold-scam/

 

Dental patient plans appeal to health ministry after drill bit remains embedded in gums for years

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported on the case of a 34 year old woman from Mukhdahan who had dental treatment in the south of Thailand in 2015. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178252-dental-patient-plans-appeal-to-health-ministry-after-drill-bit-remains-embedded-in-gums-for-years/

 

Michelle Obama launches scathing attack on Trump's leadership, says Biden will end the chaos

By John Whitesides

 

Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks in a frame grab from the live video feed of the all virtual 2020 Democratic National Convention as participants from across the country are hosted over video links to the originally planned site of the convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. August 17, 2020. 2020 Democratic National Convention/POOL via REUTERS

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former first lady Michelle Obama launched a scathing attack on President Donald Trump on the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, calling him the "wrong president" for the country and urging Americans to elect Joe Biden in November to end the chaos created by Trump's presidency.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178273-michelle-obama-launches-scathing-attack-on-trumps-leadership-says-biden-will-end-the-chaos/