Pattaya: Gold shop owners ripped off for 9 million baht by fake gold gang: One Laotian arrested

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A married couple who own a gold shop in the Pattaya area went to the Nong Prue police after they discovered they had fallen victim to a gang passing off silverware coated in real gold.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178265-pattaya-gold-shop-owners-ripped-off-for-9-million-baht-by-fake-gold-gang-one-laotian-arrested/

 

Pattaya: Mystery attack on car parked on Beach Road Jomtien

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A woman out with her family having a bite to eat at Jomtien beach on Saturday night returned to her car to discover that it had been attacked with a mystery substance. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178260-pattaya-mystery-attack-on-car-parked-on-beach-road-jomtien/

 

Koh Samui: Two remaining victims of Raja ferry sinking located 

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

The last two victims of the sinking of the Raja 4 ferry earlier this month have been located in the stricken ferry.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178258-koh-samui-two-remaining-victims-of-raja-ferry-sinking-located/

 

Govt creates over 90,000 jobs to deal with unemployment caused by pandemic

By THE NATION

 

 

The Department of Employment has created over 90,000 jobs to boost the economy in the aftermath of the Covid-19 outbreak.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178277-govt-creates-over-90000-jobs-to-deal-with-unemployment-caused-by-pandemic/

 

China's Lufax ties up with Thai bank for local online wealth management

 

FILE PHOTO: A sign of wealth management platform Lufax is seen during an expo in Beijing, China December 11, 2015. REUTERS/Stringer

 

BEIJING (Reuters) - Lufax, one of China's largest online wealth management platforms backed by Ping An Insurance Group, said its unit has formed an alliance with Kasikornbank <KBANK.BK> to set up an online wealth management platform in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178278-chinas-lufax-ties-up-with-thai-bank-for-local-online-wealth-management/

 

Fire breaks out in closed hotel’s storage room

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

A short circuit is believed to have started the fire. Photo: Karon Police

 

PHUKET: No people were injured in a fire that broke out in a closed hotel on Kata Rd in Karon last night (Aug 17).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178279-fire-breaks-out-in-closed-hotel’s-storage-room/

 

Koh Samui hotels to be proposed for alternate state quarantine

By THE NATION

 

 

Some hotels in Koh Samui will be proposed this week to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to be considered for alternative state quarantine (ASQ) in order to help the local economy.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178282-koh-samui-hotels-to-be-proposed-for-alternate-state-quarantine/

 

Govt must inject another Bt1tn to revive economy, says top banker

By The Nation

 

Banyong Pongpanich, Kiatnakin Phatra Bank's executive committee chairman.

 

One of Thailand’s top bankers has urged the government to inject another Bt1 trillion to revive the subdued economy as the existing Bt1.9-trillion stimulus package is not enough to combat the severe Covid-19 fallout.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178285-govt-must-inject-another-bt1tn-to-revive-economy-says-top-banker/

 

Six youngsters charged with murder after 15 year old boy shot in the neck

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Violence erupted between rival gangs after a concert in Bang Bua Thong north west of Bangkok. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178276-six-youngsters-charged-with-murder-after-15-year-old-boy-shot-in-the-neck/

 

MEA urges people to beware of electric shocks in monsoon

By THE NATION

 

 

The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) has advised people to beware of electric shocks during the rainy season, while warning that stealing electricity is both illegal and unsafe.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178290-mea-urges-people-to-beware-of-electric-shocks-in-monsoon/

 

Three returnees test positive in state quarantine, visiting US soldiers test negative

By The Nation

 

 

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) reported three new cases in state quarantine on Tuesday (August 18), the 85th day without a domestic case in Thailand since May.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178293-three-returnees-test-positive-in-state-quarantine-visiting-us-soldiers-test-negative/

 

Pigs run amok, bring traffic to a standstill on Chiang Mai road

By The Nation

 

 

Two pigs cut loose from their drift being transported in a pickup and ran helter-skelter on Tuesday (August 18), resulting in traffic chaos at an intersection near Chiang Mai Government Centre.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178302-pigs-run-amok-bring-traffic-to-a-standstill-on-chiang-mai-road/

 

Merc driver escapes death after fast and furious tussle with truck

By THE NATION

 

 

A driver narrowly escaped a fiery death this morning when his Mercedes-Benz collided with a six-wheel truck on a road in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178303-merc-driver-escapes-death-after-fast-and-furious-tussle-with-truck/

 

Thammasat students union posts photo of 'official' searching dormitory

By THE NATION

 

 

Thammasat University Student Union (TUSU) posted on Tuesday (August 18) on its Facebook page the picture of man, suspected to be an official, found searching for something in a dormitory located near the university’s Rangsit campus in Pathum Thani province.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178305-thammasat-students-union-posts-photo-of-official-searching-dormitory/

 

Unicef reminds Thailand of young people’s right to safety, freedom of expression

By The Nation

 

 

Concerned about the potential harm young people may be facing amid the ongoing protests in Thailand, Unicef is calling on all parties to uphold protesters’ right to freedom of expression and protect them from all forms of violence and intimidation.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178306-unicef-reminds-thailand-of-young-people’s-right-to-safety-freedom-of-expression/

 

Army apologizes for wrongly calling deceased cadet to report for conscription

 

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The Royal Thai Army has offered an apology to the family of a deceased cadet for mistakenly notifying him to report for conscription.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178307-army-apologizes-for-wrongly-calling-deceased-cadet-to-report-for-conscription/

 

Border trade expected to fall short of Bt1.1-trillion target

By THE NATION

 

 

The total value of border trade between Thailand and its neighbours until June this year stood at Bt627.48 billion, or 9.18 per cent less than the same period last year, the Department of Foreign Trade said. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178309-border-trade-expected-to-fall-short-of-bt11-trillion-target/

 

Energy Ministry plans a future with electric vehicles

By The Nation

 

 

The Energy Ministry plans to have up to 1.2 million electric vehicles plying the roads by 2030 and is laying the foundation for infrastructure and battery development.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178313-energy-ministry-plans-a-future-with-electric-vehicles/

 

COVID-19 pummels Thai exports, tourism

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has reported that the Thai economy contracted 12.2 percent in the second quarter of 2020 and is expected to see a 7.5 percent contraction for the entire year, as exports and tourism have been adversely affected by COVID-19 social restrictions, imposed worldwide. If the situation improves, there will be clear signs of economic recovery after the second half of 2021.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178316-covid-19-pummels-thai-exports-tourism/

 

Interior Ministry: Local elections before year’s end

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - With the Election Commission (EC) having confirmed its readiness to organize local elections, while urging the government to hold them quickly, the Ministry of the Interior announced today that the new constituencies will be clearly defined after this October.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178318-interior-ministry-local-elections-before-year’s-end/

 

New job opportunity for the physically challenged

By The Nation

 

 

The Department of Airports is offering people with physical challenges a chance to become civil servants by offering jobs in logistics and accountancy departments.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178342-new-job-opportunity-for-the-physically-challenged/

 

Horrifying scene as owner ‘forgets’ dog is tied to car

By The Nation

 

 

Animal rights group Watchdog Thailand (WDT) has received a horrifying video from a Si Sa Ket resident who managed to record footage of a dog being dragged behind a moving car.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178344-horrifying-scene-as-owner-‘forgets’-dog-is-tied-to-car/

 

Study links COVID-19 to rise in childhood type 1 diabetes

By Kate Kelland

 

People wearing face masks walk near Qianmen Street on a rainy day, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Beijing, China August 18, 2020. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Cases of type 1 diabetes among children in a small UK study almost doubled during the peak of Britain’s COVID-19 epidemic, suggesting a possible link between the two diseases that needs more investigation, scientists said on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178345-study-links-covid-19-to-rise-in-childhood-type-1-diabetes/

 

Pandemic now driven by 20s, 30s, 40s group, many asymptomatic - WHO

By Karen Lema and Neil Jerome Morales

 

FILE PHOTO: A logo is pictured on the headquarters of the World Health Orgnaization (WHO) in Geneva, Switzerland, June 25, 2020. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

 

MANILA (Reuters) - The World Health Organization said on Tuesday it was concerned that the novel coronavirus spread was being driven by people in their 20s, 30s and 40s, many of which were unaware they were infected, posing a danger to vulnerable groups.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178346-pandemic-now-driven-by-20s-30s-40s-group-many-asymptomatic-who/

 

New Zealand's Ardern hits back at Trump over coronavirus 'surge'

By Praveen Menon

 

FILE PHOTO: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks during a joint press conference held with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison at Admiralty House in Sydney, Australia, February 28, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott/File Photo

 

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern hit back on Tuesday against U.S. President Donald Trump for saying her country is experiencing a "big surge" in COVID-19, calling the remarks "patently wrong".

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178348-new-zealands-ardern-hits-back-at-trump-over-coronavirus-surge/

 

'Impossible' that Beirut port blast was caused by Hezbollah arms, says president

 

FILE PHOTO: A general view shows the damaged port area in the aftermath of a massive explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, August 17, 2020. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

 

ROME (Reuters) - Lebanese President Michel Aoun dismissed as “impossible” the chance that a vast explosion in Beirut’s port this month was caused by a blast from a deposit of Hezbollah arms, but said that all possibilities would be investigated.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178349-impossible-that-beirut-port-blast-was-caused-by-hezbollah-arms-says-president/

 

Over 3,000 websites, social-media pages under ministry’s eagle eye

By The Nation

 

Buddhipongse Punnakanta, Digital Economy and Society Minister

 

As many as 3,083 social-media pages and websites that are potentially in violation of the law were reported via the DESMonitor Facebook page, Digital Economy and Society Minister Buddhipongse Punnakanta said on Tuesday (August 18).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178350-over-3000-websites-social-media-pages-under-ministry’s-eagle-eye/

 

Six books with memorable twists

By Will Gore

 

 

I recently wrote a piece for Spectator Life listing some of the most momentous twists in cinema.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178353-six-books-with-memorable-twists/

 

Barack Obama has revealed his 2020 summer playlist

By Greta Brereton

 

Barack Obama. Credit: Hannes Magerstaedt/Getty Images

 

Barack Obama has shared his 2020 summer playlist, featuring songs from Beyoncé, Frank Ocean, Princess Nokia, Moses Sumney and many more.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178354-barack-obama-has-revealed-his-2020-summer-playlist/

 

South Park fans floored by blink-and-you’ll-miss-it James Bond Easter Egg in film

By Mel Evans

 

South Park fans have spotted a brilliant Easter Egg (Picture: Warner Bros)

 

South Park film Bigger Longer & Uncut might have been released over 20 years ago, but that’s not stopped fans from losing it over an Easter egg this week.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178355-south-park-fans-floored-by-blink-and-you’ll-miss-it-james-bond-easter-egg-in-film/