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Thai central bank reiterates banks are strong, able to handle virus impact

 

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

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai banks remain strong with high capital buffers and can handle the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak, a deputy central bank governor said on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179110-thai-central-bank-reiterates-banks-are-strong-able-to-handle-virus-impact/

 

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Five asymptomatic cases found in state quarantine

By The Nation

 

 

Five new cases of Covid-19 were reported over a 24-hour period, the government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179112-five-asymptomatic-cases-found-in-state-quarantine/

 

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Rayong to propose development projects for province to mobile Cabinet

By The Nation

 

 

Authorities in Rayong province will propose a number of projects covering all areas of development when Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha holds a mobile Cabinet meeting on August 24-25.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179113-rayong-to-propose-development-projects-for-province-to-mobile-cabinet/

 

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RMUIT campus in Sakon Nakhon delivers 18,000 cannabis pellets

By The Nation

 

 

Rajamangala University of Technology Isan (RMUTI) has delivered 18,000 cannabis pellets to organisations approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) so that patients could access more treatment.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179114-rmuit-campus-in-sakon-nakhon-delivers-18000-cannabis-pellets/

 

 

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Netizens fume after officials 'meet' parents over kindergartener's 3-finger salute

By The Nation

 

 

A video of some officials allegedly visiting the parents of the kindergartner who raised the anti-government three-finger salute has generated criticism from Thai netizens.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179115-netizens-fume-after-officials-meet-parents-over-kindergarteners-3-finger-salute/

 

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Students raise their voices against intimidation of protesters

By The Nation

 

 

Students from four major universities in Bangkok gathered on Sunday (August 23) to campaign against the intimidation of anti-government political activists by the authorities.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179116-students-raise-their-voices-against-intimidation-of-protesters/

 

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SRT's Khlong San market land to be offered for commercial development

By THE NATION

 

 

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is planning to offer its land at Khlong San market up for long-term commercial use under rental contract next year to generate additional income, said Somyut Reun-Ngam, SRT deputy director for train operations.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179117-srts-khlong-san-market-land-to-be-offered-for-commercial-development/

 

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Mae Hong Son struggles with inundation after heavy rains

 

 

The overflowing Yom River inundated agricultural farms in Mae Hong Son, as heavy rains lashed the province. Residential areas in Pang Mu subdistrict were inundated.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179118-mae-hong-son-struggles-with-inundation-after-heavy-rains/

 

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Vote to buy 2 more submarines sparks public uproar

By The Nation

 

 

Coalition MPs sparked a public outcry on Friday by voting to purchase two more submarines as the economy sinks under the impact of Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179119-vote-to-buy-2-more-submarines-sparks-public-uproar/

 

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Visitors urged to avoid waterfalls in Doi Inthanon

By The Nation

 

 

Doi Inthanon National Park in Chiang Mai province has warned visitors to stay away from waterfalls after flash floods caused by heavy rains intensified currents.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179120-visitors-urged-to-avoid-waterfalls-in-doi-inthanon/

 

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Thai Navy to explain its submarine procurement project on Monday

 

 

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) will explain its planned procurement of two Chinese-made submarines to the media on Monday. The project was endorsed by a panel of the House budget scrutiny Committee last week.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179119-vote-to-buy-2-more-submarines-sparks-public-uproar/?do=findComment&comment=15741901

 

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60 student leaders to join a forum on future roadmap of Thailand

 

 

Pro-democracy students raise a three-fingers, symbol of resistance salute during a protest rally in front of Education Ministry in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. Student protesters have stepped up pressure on the government with three core demands: holding new elections, amending the constitution and ending the intimidation of critics of the government.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179121-60-student-leaders-to-join-a-forum-on-future-roadmap-of-thailand/

 

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Phuket is ready to open for ‘travel bubbles’, says poll

By The Phuket News

 

A woman approaches a desk for assistance as staff continue their heavy cleaning regimen at Phuket International Airport. Photo: AoT Phuket

 

PHUKET: More than 80% of respondents to an online poll have voted that Phuket is ready to open to ‘travel bubble’ tourists, with more than 60% voting that reopening to tourism must come sooner or later despite concerns of COVID-19 being brought into the country.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179122-phuket-is-ready-to-open-for-‘travel-bubbles’-says-poll/

 

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Thailand Seeks Safe Way of Reopening Borders to Boost Economy

By Randy Thanthong-Knight and Suttinee Yuvejwattana

 

Photographer: Andre Malerba/Bloomberg

 

-- Foreign visitors make up two-thirds of nation’s tourism income

-- Tourists may need to wear GPS wristbands, face quarantine

 

Thailand is cautiously looking at plans to reopen its borders as it struggles to survive an extended period without international visitors

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179123-thailand-seeks-safe-way-of-reopening-borders-to-boost-economy/

 

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Germany's Popov claims maiden major at women's British Open

 

FILE PHOTO: Aug 6, 2020; Sylvania, OH, USA; Sophia Popov from Germany tees off on the 3rd hole during the first round of the Marathon LPGA Classic golf tournament at Highlands Meadows Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

 

(Reuters) - Unheralded German Sophia Popov struck a three-under-par final round of 68 to claim her maiden major title at the women's British Open on Sunday, finishing two strokes clear of Thailand's Jasmine Suwannapura at Royal Troon.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179124-germanys-popov-claims-maiden-major-at-womens-british-open/

 

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Langasque captures first European Tour title in Wales

 

FILE PHOTO: European Tour - Dubai Desert Classic - Emirates Golf Club, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - January 26, 2020 France's Romain Langasque in action during the final round REUTERS/Satish Kumar Subramani

 

(Reuters) - France's Romain Langasque overturned a five-shot deficit to claim his maiden European Tour title at the Wales Open on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179125-langasque-captures-first-european-tour-title-in-wales/

 

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Bayern beat PSG to win Champions League

 

Soccer Football - Champions League - Final - Bayern Munich v Paris St Germain - Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal - August 23, 2020 Bayern Munich players celebrate after winning the Champions League, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Lluis Gene/Pool via REUTERS

 

LISBON (Reuters) - Bayern Munich won the Champions League for a sixth time by beating Paris St Germain 1-0 in Sunday's final thanks to a goal from former PSG youth academy graduate Kingsley Coman.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179126-bayern-beat-psg-to-win-champions-league/

 

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Pogba set for Man Utd contract talks, says agent Raiola

 

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Europa League Semi Final - Sevilla v Manchester United - RheinEnergieSTADION, Cologne, Germany - August 16, 2020 Manchester United's Paul Pogba during the warm up before the match, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Martin Meissner/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will soon begin talks with the club over a new contract and will not be leaving in the current transfer window, his agent Mino Raiola has said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179127-pogba-set-for-man-utd-contract-talks-says-agent-raiola/

 

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Bologna coach Mihajlovic tests positive for COVID-19

 

Soccer Football - Serie A - Atalanta v Bologna - Stadio Atleti Azzurri, Bergamo, Italy - July 21, 2020 Bologna coach Sinisa Mihajlovic reacts during the match, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) REUTERS/Alberto Lingria

 

(Reuters) - Bologna coach Sinisa Mihajlovic has tested positive for COVID-19 and will remain in isolation for the next two weeks, the Serie A club said on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179128-bologna-coach-mihajlovic-tests-positive-for-covid-19/

 

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Trump's sister says, in secret recordings, he has 'no principles' and is cruel

By Ted Hesson

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's sister Maryanne Trump Barry arrives ahead of the inauguration with Trump aboard a U.S. Air Force jet at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S. January 19, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's sister, a retired federal judge, called him a liar with "no principles" in audio recordings made public this weekend, the latest attack on the president's character in the run-up to the Nov. 3 election.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179129-trumps-sister-says-in-secret-recordings-he-has-no-principles-and-is-cruel/

 

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Top U.S. security official says he cannot send law enforcement to polling sites

By Ted Hesson

 

FILE PHOTO: Acting U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf testifies during a hearing before Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee at Dirksen Senate Office Building August 6, 2020 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Alex Wong/Pool via REUTERS

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's top homeland security official said on Sunday that his department does not have the authority to send law enforcement to polling sites during the November election despite Trump's suggestion that federal officers could be deployed to guard against election fraud.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179130-top-us-security-official-says-he-cannot-send-law-enforcement-to-polling-sites/

 

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Trump administration moves to advance coronavirus treatment, possible vaccine - reports

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak at the 2020 Council for National Policy meeting in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., August 21, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner

 

(Reuters) - The Trump administration plans emergency approval of a new coronavirus therapeutic treatment and is considering fast-tracking a vaccine developed in Britain, according to media reports on Sunday, the day before the start of the Republican National Convention.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179131-trump-administration-moves-to-advance-coronavirus-treatment-possible-vaccine-reports/

 

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Firefighters, military planes, troops arrive in California to fight massive blazes

By Dan Whitcomb

 

Fire retardant is dropped on a lightning complex fire in Berryessa Estates, along Wagon Wheel road, in California, U.S., August 21, 2020 in this still image obtained from a social media video. Newport Beach Fire Department/via REUTERS

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Crews from across the U.S. West, military planes and National Guard troops poured into California on Sunday to join the fight against two dozen major wildfires burning across the state, as officials warned of more dry lightning storms approaching.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179132-firefighters-military-planes-troops-arrive-in-california-to-fight-massive-blazes/

 

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Kremlin critic Navalny will survive 'poison attack' - Bizilj

 

FILE PHOTO: Police officers guard the surroundings of the Charite Mitte Hospital Complex, where Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is receiving medical treatment, in Berlin, Germany August 22, 2020. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

 

MOSCOW/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, who fell gravely ill on Thursday after what his allies believe was a poisoning, will survive, the founder of the activist group that sent the air ambulance to fly him to Germany, told a newspaper.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179138-kremlin-critic-navalny-will-survive-poison-attack-bizilj/

 

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At least 13 killed in Peru nightclub crush as police raid clandestine party

By Marco Aquino

 

People react outside a clinic where injured people were taken after police raided a nightclub for hosting a party in violation of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions, in Lima, Peru, August 23, 2020. REUTERS/Angel Taipe

 

LIMA (Reuters) - At least 13 people were crushed to death or asphyxiated as partygoers tried to flee a Lima nightclub after it was raided by police for hosting a party in violation of coronavirus restrictions.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179139-at-least-13-killed-in-peru-nightclub-crush-as-police-raid-clandestine-party/

 

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UK government health advisers say missing school is greater risk to kids than COVID

 

FILE PHOTO: A child sits in a classroom at Watlington Primary School during the last day of school, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Watlington , Britain, July 17, 2020. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - The chief medical officers of the United Kingdom have said children should return to school after the summer holidays, warning that missing out on their education posed much bigger risks to them than catching COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179140-uk-government-health-advisers-say-missing-school-is-greater-risk-to-kids-than-covid/

 

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US man's house in Phetchabun under investigation in land encroachment inquiry

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Officers from the Internal Security Operations Command visited a house allegedly built on state land in the scenic area of Khao Khor in Phetchabun province in north east Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179152-us-mans-house-in-phetchabun-under-investigation-in-land-encroachment-inquiry/

 

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Trump hails FDA's authorization of plasma treatment for coronavirus, after slamming agency

By Nandita Bose and Aram Roston

 

U.S. President Donald Trump gestures towards media members, who raise their hands to ask questions, during a news conference about the latest coronavirus disease (COVID-19) developments, in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, U.S. August 23, 2020. REUTERS/Erin Scott

 

(Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Sunday hailed FDA authorization of a coronavirus treatment that uses blood plasma from recovered patients, a day after accusing the agency of impeding the rollout of vaccines and therapeutics for political reasons.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179156-trump-hails-fdas-authorization-of-plasma-treatment-for-coronavirus-after-slamming-agency/

 

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"Jealous" Thai man arrested for murder of woman in Mahasarakham

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Police arrested a 52 year old man in Bangkok following the murder of a 28 year old woman at a house in Phaeng sub-district of Mahasarakham.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179155-jealous-thai-man-arrested-for-murder-of-woman-in-mahasarakham/

 

 

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North eastern man "stung to death by a thousand hornets" 

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Police called to a klong in a village in the Non Thon sub district of Muang district, Khon Kaen found the badly decomposing body of a man face up in a small amount of water. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179158-north-eastern-man-stung-to-death-by-a-thousand-hornets/