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Thailand approves $6.9 billion borrowing plan for revenue shortfall from COVID-19

 

FILE PHOTO: Cargo ships are pictured near the port in Bangkok, Thailand, March 25, 2016. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday approved a 214 billion baht ($6.87 billion) borrowing plan for a revenue shortfall in the current fiscal year to September, due to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, a government official said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178385-thailand approves-69-billion-borrowing-plan-for-revenue-shortfall-from-covid-19/

 

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GPO launches level 3 PPE suits for next phase of virus battle

By The Nation

 

 

The first batch of Thai-made level 3 PPE suits are ready to be shipped to hospitals nationwide for the next phase in the battle against Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178367-gpo-launches-level-3-ppe-suits-for-next-phase-of-virus-battle/

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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/

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Youth suffer most from loss of employment opportunities in Covid-19 fallout

By The Nation

 

 

The number of unemployed youth in Thailand will double this year, while 220 million young workers in Asia will be vulnerable to labour market disruption caused by Covid-19, the Asian Development Bank said. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178388-youth-suffer-most-from-loss-of-employment-opportunities-in-covid-19-fallout/

 

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Virus wipes 25% off auto dealers’ revenue

By THE NATION

 

 

The Covid-19 crisis has hit the automobile market hard, wiping around 25 per cent off dealers’ revenue, according to Krungthai Bank’s Compass research centre.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178389-virus-wipes-25-off-auto-dealers’-revenue/

 

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‘Rogue’ Facebook broker sued by SEC

By The Nation

 

 

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a criminal complaint against Artit Suntawanic for allegedly operating a securities and derivatives business without a licence.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178390-‘rogue’-facebook-broker-sued-by-sec/

 

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SBPAC Facilitating Thai Laborers Return to Work in Malaysia

 

   

YALA (NNT) - Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre or SBPAC is seeking ways to support over 30,000 Thai laborers who previously returned from Malaysia due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178393-sbpac-facilitating-thai-laborers-return-to-work-in-malaysia/

 

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Soi Dog Foundation is looking for flight volunteers

By The Thaiger

 

 

One of Thailand’s favourite charities, the Soi Dog Foundation, has put out the call for any foreign nationals from European and North American destinations who are heading to those destinations soon to come forward as potential flight volunteers to help adopted pets arrive at new overseas homes.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178395-soi-dog-foundation-is-looking-for-flight-volunteers/

 

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House Speaker urges Parliament to solve crises

 

   

BANGKOK(NNT) - The House Speaker has urged parliament to serve as a pillar of the nation, reminding MPs to uphold their duties and democratic values, while encouraging related persons to use parliament as a platform to help solve national crises.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178397-house-speaker-urges-parliament-to-solve-crises/

 

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Thailand’s success in containing the coronavirus may not help its economy much

Yen Nee Lee

 

-- Thailand’s economy could be one of Asia’s worst performing this year after the pandemic caused a slump in tourist arrivals, said economists.

-- Adding to concerns are intensifying anti-government protests that some analysts said could distract authorities from their priority of keeping the economy going.

-- Thailand on Monday reported its economy shrinking by 12.2% on-year in the second quarter — its deepest economic contraction since the Asian financial crisis in 1998.

 

FILE PHOTO: Reuters

 

Thailand’s relative success in containing the coronavirus may do little to chart a smooth recovery for its economy

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178398-thailand’s-success-in-containing-the-coronavirus-may-not-help-its-economy-much/

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Thomas earns top spot in Wyndham Rewards Top 10, Im finishes fifth

 

Sungjae Im (Photo credit to Getty Images)

 

Thomas’ Wyndham Rewards win showcases consistent season-long performance entering FedExCup Playoffs

 

The 2019-20 PGA TOUR Regular Season concluded last weekend at the Wyndham Championship with Justin Thomas claiming the No. 1 position in the Wyndham Rewards Top 10 and Korea’s Sungjae Im emerging as the highest ranked Asian in fifth position.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178399-thomas-earns-top-spot-in-wyndham-rewards-top-10-im-finishes-fifth/

 

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Golf: Rahm unsure about defending European Tour titles amid COVID-19

 

FILE PHOTO: Reuters

 

(Reuters) - Spaniard Jon Rahm enjoyed plenty of success on the European Tour last year but the world number one said on Tuesday he may not defend any of his titles because of the COVID-19 outbreak.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178400-golf-rahm-unsure-about-defending-european-tour-titles-amid-covid-19/

 

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Di Maria leads PSG past Leipzig to first ever Champions League final

By Simon Evans

 

Soccer Football - Champions League - Semi Final - RB Leipzig v Paris St Germain - Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal - August 18, 2020 Paris St Germain's Marquinhos scores their first goal, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) David Ramos/Pool via REUTERS

 

LISBON (Reuters) - Paris St Germain reached their first ever Champions League final with a 3-0 win over RB Leipzig on Tuesday, inspired by Argentine Angel Di Maria.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178401-di-maria-leads-psg-past-leipzig-to-first-ever-champions-league-final/

 

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Statistics will count for nothing when we face Bayern - Lyon coach

 

Soccer Football - Champions League - Olympique Lyonnais Training - Estadio do Restelo, Lisbon, Portugal - August 18, 2020 Olympique Lyonnais coach Rudi Garcia during training Franck Fife/Pool via REUTERS

 

(Reuters) - Statistics will count for nothing when underdogs Olympique Lyonnais take on free-scoring Bayern Munich in their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday, coach Rudi Garcia has warned.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178402-statistics-will-count-for-nothing-when-we-face-bayern-lyon-coach/

 

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Koeman will be Barca's next coach, Messi to stay - president

 

Soccer Football - Ronald Koeman arrives at Barcelona Airport - Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Barcelona, Spain - August 18, 2020 Dutch coach Ronald Koeman arrives at the airport wearing a mask REUTERS/Albert Gea

 

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Ronald Koeman is set to become Barcelona's next coach and the Dutchman will construct his team around Lionel Messi, president Josep Maria Bartomeu said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178403-koeman-will-be-barcas-next-coach-messi-to-stay-president/

 

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Trump's postmaster general pauses service cuts after mail-in ballots outcry

By David Shepardson

 

The logo on a United States Postal Service (USPS) mailbox is pictured in Pasadena, California, U.S., August 17, 2020. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy on Tuesday suspended all mail service changes until after the November election, bowing to an outcry by Democrats that the moves appeared to be an attempt to boost President Donald Trump's re-election chances.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178404-trumps-postmaster-general-pauses service cuts-after-mail-in-ballots-outcry/

 

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Mutinying soldiers detain Mali president and PM, worsening crisis

By Tiemoko Diallo

 

Opposition supporters react to the news of a possible mutiny of soldiers in the military base in Kati, outside the capital Bamako, at Independence Square in Bamako, Mali August 18, 2020. The sign reads: 'Down with France and its governor." REUTERS/Rey Byhre

 

BAMAKO (Reuters) - Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and top government officials were detained on Tuesday by mutinying soldiers in the capital Bamako, plunging a country already facing a jihadist insurgency and mass protests deeper into crisis.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178406-mutinying-soldiers-detain mali president-and-pm-worsening-crisis/

 

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Trump says he will posthumously pardon U.S. women's rights activist Susan B. Anthony

By Katanga Johnson

 

U.S. President Donald Trump signs a proclamation marking the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution during a ceremony in the Blue Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., August 18, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he will posthumously pardon American social reformer and women's rights activist Susan B. Anthony who was fined in 1872 for voting illegally.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178408-trump-says-he-will-posthumously-pardon-us-womens-rights-activist susan b anthony/

 

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Britain to introduce legally binding environmental targets

 

FILE PHOTO: A couple walk a dog in Richmond Park, in west London, Britain, November 6, 2017. REUTERS/Toby Melville

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain said it would bring in legally binding targets on air quality, waste reduction, biodiversity and cleaner water as part of efforts to combat climate change, improve the environment and rebuild the economy.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178409-britain-to-introduce-legally-binding-environmental-targets/

 

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Body of woman with multiple wounds retrieved from Mae Ping River

By THE NATION

 

 

Meuang Chiang Mai Station police and rescue staff found the body of a woman in Mae Ping River near Nawarat Bridge yesterday (August 18).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178414-body-of-woman-with-multiple-wounds-retrieved-from-mae-ping-river/

 

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Big bike riders will now need separate licence

By THE NATION

 

 

The Cabinet yesterday (August 18) approved ministerial regulations on the issuing and renewal of drivers’ licences as proposed by the Transport Ministry, agreeing that “big bike” riders will need a separate licence from those of smaller, less powerful motorcycles, with applicants needing to pass special training and a test before being given a licence, deputy government spokesperson Traisulee Traisoranakul said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178418-big-bike-riders-will-now-need-separate-licence/

 

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ThaiBev founder Charoen takes Bt100bn hit from virus crisis

By The Nation

 

 

The market capitalisation of listed companies controlled by property magnate and ThaiBev founder Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi has slumped over Bt100 billion this year, while their first-half profit plummeted by 47 per cent to Bt2.9 billion, experts said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178419-thaibev-founder-charoen-takes-bt100bn-hit-from-virus-crisis/

 

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Cha-Am: Shooting at holiday beach - two in hospital after disagreement over deck chairs/speedboats

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

Police rushed to the north end of Cha-Am beach yesterday evening after 191 received reports of gunfire and casualties at 6.17 pm. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178417-cha-am-shooting-at-holiday beach-two-in-hospital-after-disagreement over-deck-chairsspeedboats/

 

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Multi-ministry drive to open up Thailand to foreign tourism by October 1st, tourism minister

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thailand's tourism minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn has revealed that five ministries will be working together with the aim of opening up Thailand to foreign tourism again from the start of the fourth quarter - October 1st. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178413-multi-ministry-drive-to-open-up-thailand-to-foreign-tourism-by-october-1st-tourism-minister/

 

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Driver escapes fiery gas tanker after tire blowout in Chaiyaphum

 

Picture:  Daily News

 

There were long tailbacks last night on the Chaiyaphum bypass (Route 201) as firefighters fought a blazing tanker containing 37,000 liters of fuel. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178422-driver-escapes-fiery-gas-tanker-after-tire-blowout-in-chaiyaphum/

 

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Democrats nominate Joe Biden for president, vowing he will end Trump 'chaos'

By Joseph Ax

 

Democratic U.S. presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden and his vice presidential running mate Senator Kamala Harris appear on a video feed at the start of the second day of the virtual 2020 Democratic National Convention at its hosting site in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. August 18, 2020. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/Pool

 

(Reuters) - Former U.S. presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter argued on Tuesday that Joe Biden has the experience and integrity to restore a pandemic-devastated America, as Democrats formally nominated Biden for president at their national convention.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178425-democrats-nominate-joe-biden-for-president-vowing-he-will-end-trump-chaos/

 

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MRTA checking out ‘free-flow’ tech to eliminate tollbooth gate barriers

By THE NATION

 

 

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) is studying the implementation of multi-lane free-flow (MLFF) technology that will help eliminate the need for gate barriers at tollbooths and facilitate traffic to flow faster without having to slow down or stop to pay toll fees, MRTA governor Surachet Laophulsuk said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178427-mrta-checking-out-‘free-flow’-tech-to-eliminate-tollbooth-gate-barriers/

 

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Rayong: Elephant tramples aged rubber plantation owner to death

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A wild elephant from the Khao Chamao national park in Rayong trampled a 79 year old rubber plantation owner to death in Wan Jan district.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178423-rayong-elephant-tramples-aged-rubber-plantation-owner-to-death/

 

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Another suspect in Nonthaburi amulet murder case arrested after 13 years on the run

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A man suspected of involvement in the brutal murder of the mother and elder brother of a senior public prosecutor in 2007 has been arrested. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178431-another-suspect-in-nonthaburi-amulet-murder-case-arrested-after-13-years-on-the-run/

 

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Mother, boyfriend admit to severely beating 4-year-old son

By THE NATION

 

 

A mother and her boyfriend admitted to police that they physically assaulted her 4-year-old son mainly because he “wet his bed”.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1178438-mother-boyfriend-admit-to-severely-beating-4-year-old-son/