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Phuket eyed for return of foreign tourists

By The Nation

 

Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn

 

Government ministries are studying guidelines to open areas of Thailand to foreign tourists, a source at Government House said on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179799-phuket-eyed-for-return-of-foreign-tourists/

 

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Thailand eyes more foreign patients as hospitals urge easier access

By Chayut Setboonsarng

 

FILE PHOTO: A general view of Bangkok Hospital in Bangkok May 19, 2014. REUTERS/ Chaiwat Subprasom/File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand is to ease its novel coronavirus procedures to allow more patients from abroad to get treatment from next month, a top health official said on Thursday, after appeals from hospitals eager to treat their overseas patients.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179773-thailand-eyes-more-foreign-patients-as-hospitals-urge-easier-access/

 

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Thailand’s monster flood visible from space

By The Nation

 

 

An Italian satellite orbiting high over Thailand has captured dramatic images of floods spreading over Sukhothai and Phitsanulok provinces.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179749-thailand’s-monster-flood-visible-from-space/

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Huge tax breaks to push switch from old cars to new and EV

Bt The Nation

 

Industry Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit

 

The government will offer tax incentives for individuals and companies to exchange their old cars for new cars or electric vehicles, Industry Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit told the “New Generation of Automotives” seminar hosted by Krungthep Turakij newspaper on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179802-huge-tax-breaks-to-push-switch-from-old-cars-to-new-and-evhuge-tax-breaks-to-push-switch-from-old-cars-to-new-and-ev/

 

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Thailand’s new rice strategy aims to halve production costs, boost yields

By The Nation

 

 

Thailand aims to halve the cost of rice production and boost yield by almost a quarter under an ambitious five-year national rice strategy unveiled today.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179804-thailand’s-new-rice-strategy-aims-to-halve-production-costs-boost-yields/

 

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Thai fisheries alliance declares progress on sustainability

By The Nation

 

 

An alliance between the Thai fishery industry and the government has reported progress in its efforts to clean up Thailand’s fishing sector.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179806-thai-fisheries-alliance-declares-progress-on-sustainability/

 

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Supreme Court judges uphold sentence for Bhumjaithai MP Mrs. Nathee

 

 

The general assembly of Supreme Court judges today (Thursday) upheld the one-month suspended jail term, imposed on Bhumjaithai party-list MP, Mrs. Nathee Ratchakitprakarn, for making a false declaration of her assets and liabilities. In July last year, the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Office found her guilty of giving false statements about her assets and liabilities, as charged by the National Anti-Corruption Commission. The court sentenced her to one-month in prison, but suspended the term for one year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179808-supreme-court-judges-uphold-sentence-for-bhumjaithai-mp-mrs-nathee/

 

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Arsenal confident Aubameyang will extend contract, says Arteta

 

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FA Cup Final - Arsenal v Chelsea - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - August 1, 2020 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrate with the trophy after winning the FA Cup, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pool via REUTERS/Catherine Ivill

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal are confident striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will sign a new contract which would tie him to the club for a "long time", manager Mikel Arteta said on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179810-arsenal-confident-aubameyang-will-extend-contract-says-arteta/

 

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Chelsea sign defender Sarr on five-year contract

 

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Lille v OGC Nice - Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille, France - February 1, 2019 Lille's Nicolas Pepe in action with Nice's Malang Sarr REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea have signed defender Malang Sarr on a five-year deal after his contract with Nice expired, with the 21-year-old to be loaned out next term, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179811-chelsea-sign-defender-sarr-on-five-year-contract/

 

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Premier League record appearance holder Barry retires

 

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Championship - Barnsley v West Bromwich Albion - Oakwell, Barnsley, Britain - December 26, 2019 West Bromwich Albion's Gareth Barry applauds fans after the match Action Images/John Clifton

 

(Reuters) - Premier League record appearance holder Gareth Barry has ended his playing career aged 39, British media reported on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179812-premier-league-record-appearance-holder-barry-retires/

 

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Putin says Russia has set up force to aid Belarus leader if needed

By Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber and Andrei Makhovsky

 

FILE PHOTO: 2019 European Games - Closing Ceremony - Dinamo Stadium, Minsk, Belarus - June 30, 2019. President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko speak in the stands during the closing ceremony REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko//File Photo

 

MOSCOW/MINSK (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday the Kremlin had set up a police force to support Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko at his request, although it would not be deployed unless unrest there spun out of control.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179814-putin-says-russia-has-set-up-force-to-aid-belarus-leader-if-needed/

 

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Pelosi, White House call on COVID-19 aid ends without a breakthrough

By David Morgan and Susan Heavey

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks about stalled congressional talks with the Trump administration on the latest coronavirus relief during her weekly news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., August 13, 2020. REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A telephone call on coronavirus economic relief between U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and an adviser to President Donald Trump ended on Thursday with no breakthrough, and Pelosi said talks would not resume until the Trump administration agreed to $2.2 trillion in aid.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179815-pelosi-white-house-call-on-covid-19-aid-ends-without-a-breakthrough/

 

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COVID-19 cases spike in U.S. Midwest as deaths reach over 180,000

By Lisa Shumaker and Maria Caspani

 

Diane Randall stands in silence while holding American flags at sunrise to memorialize victims of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, near the Washington Monument in Washington, U.S., August 27, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner

 

(Reuters) - Several U.S. Midwest states reported record one-day increases in the number of new coronavirus cases on Thursday as nationwide deaths from the virus topped 180,000 and officials braced for the possibility of another surge with school openings.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179816-covid-19-cases-spike-in-us-midwest-as-deaths-reach-over-180000/

 

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Trump plans attack on Biden as U.S. faces coronavirus crisis and protests

By Jeff Mason

 

U.S. President Donald Trump talks to staff and guests in the crowd as he checks out the stage where later in the night he will deliver his acceptance speech as the 2020 Republican presidential nominee during the final event of the 2020 Republican National Convention on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, U.S., August 27, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump prepared to attack Democratic rival Joe Biden on the Republican National Convention's final night on Thursday, as the United States struggles to address the coronavirus pandemic and a wave of anti-racism protests.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179817-trump plans-attack-on-biden-as-us-faces-coronavirus-crisis-and-protests/

 

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CCSA: First group of foreigners allowed back are long stay and permanent residents

 

"First two groups entering Thailand"

The head of a Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration panel has revealed the first two groups of foreigners that will be allowed back into the country.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179822-ccsa-first-group-of-foreigners-allowed-back-are-long-stay-and-permanent-residents/

 

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Allowing tourists back: Covid panel chief expresses concern but admits the economy needs them

 

Picture: TNA MCOT

 

The head of the panel charged with easing the Covid-19 restrictions has said that the question of allowing tourists back into Thailand was one that concerned him greatly. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179824-allowing-tourists-back-covid-panel-chief-expresses-concern-but-admits-the-economy-needs-them/

 

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TAT highlights travel promotions for expats in Thailand

Joins with leading travel associations, golf courses, airlines, spas, and restaurants, as well as an online payment platform to offer deals for expatriate residents in Thailand.

 

 

Bangkok, 27 August, 2020 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organising the ‘Expat Travel Deal 2020’ to offer domestic tourism promotions for expatriate residents to encourage them to travel more domestically, and enjoy Thailand’s many attractions.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179826-tat-highlights-travel-promotions-for-expats-in-thailand/

 

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Man, 65, suspected to have committed suicide by jumping into Chao Phraya

By THE NATION

 

 

An elderly man reportedly jumped to his death from Krung Thep Bridge into Chao Phraya River.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179831-man-65-suspected-to-have-committed-suicide-by-jumping-into-chao-phraya/

 

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You are now required to register your dog and cat in Pattaya from September 2, 2020

 

City hall vet clinic

 

The Chonburi Governor has approved the Pattaya City ordinances have decided on a new animal dogs and cats act on September 2, 2019. The Pattaya city is now using the new act according to Section 78 (2) of the Pattaya City Administration Act, B.E. 2562. People living in Pattaya have 365 days to comply with new rules and that means you need to register before September 2, 2020. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179834-you-are-now-required-to-register-your-dog-and-cat-in-pattaya-from-september-2-2020/

 

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Opening up Thailand to tourists a "potential catastrophe", wait six months urges Chula doctor

 

Picture: ThaiPBS

 

A leading doctor in Thailand has urged the Thai authorities to put the brakes on opening up the country to tourism.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179838-opening-up-thailand-to-tourists-a-potential-catastrophe-wait-six-months-urges-chula-doctor/

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Fire breaks out after taxi and BMW collide by Anti-Corruption Museum

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported that a taxi and a BMW were involved in a collision on Phitsanulok Road in Bangkok yesterday that resulted in a fire in the engine compartment of the taxi.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179842-fire-breaks-out-after-taxi-and-bmw-collide-by-anti-corruption-museum/

 

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I've seen the grim reality of Thailand without tourists – and it isn't pretty

Chris Schalkx

The Telegraph

 

File Photo//Reuters

 

“Welcome, you’re our first guest this morning,” a waiter at Chiang Mai’s Woo Cafe sheepishly tells me. It’s 10.20, and I’m here for the first breakfast of my first post-lockdown holiday away from my home in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179844-ive-seen-the-grim-reality-of-thailand-without-tourists-–-and-it-isnt-pretty/

 

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How to fight the rising dengue threat after heavy rains

By THE NATION

 

 

People must beware of dengue fever, after rains in several regions of Thailand have spawned huge numbers of mosquitoes, Department of Disease Control (DDC) director-general Dr Suwanchai Wattanayingcharoenchai has warned.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179848-how-to-fight-the-rising-dengue-threat-after-heavy-rains/

 

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Thailand's entire tourism industry will collapse if foreign tourists are not allowed back, industry leader

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported some of the most dire warnings yet about the state of Thailand's tourism industry.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179850-thailands-entire-tourism-industry-will-collapse-if-foreign-tourists-are-not-allowed-back-industry-leader/

 

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Trump assails rival Biden, accepting Republican nomination for second White House term

By Jeff Mason and Joseph Ax

 

U.S. President Donald Trump claps hands near of U.S. first lady Melania Trump before delivering his acceptance speech as the 2020 Republican presidential nominee during the final event of the Republican National Convention on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, U.S., August 27, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump, accepting the Republican nomination for a second term, said on Thursday that he alone stands as a bulwark against the forces of socialism, anarchy and extremism that his Democratic rival Joe Biden would champion if elected in November.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179853-trump assails-rival-biden-accepting-republican-nomination-for-second-white-house-term/

 

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National Guard deployed to Wisconsin city as racism protests continue

By Brendan McDermid and Stephen Maturen

 

A view shows the damage at Car Source, a used car lot on Sheridan Road, after protests following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S., August 27, 2020. REUTERS/Stephen Maturen

 

KENOSHA, Wis. (Reuters) - About 150 National Guard troops deployed to Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Thursday, part of a massive effort to ensure a second night of calm after demonstrations over the police shooting of a Black man that led to the deaths of two people earlier this week.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179858-national-guard-deployed-to-wisconsin-city-as-racism-protests-continue/

 

 

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Pattaya: Plans for a port on Jomtien beach among EEC proposals

 

Picture: Sophon Cable TV

 

Pattaya's mayor Sontaya Khunpluem revealed to Sophon Cable TV that he will receive a budget of 80 million baht for the 2021 fiscal year to work on development plans for three major areas in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179861-pattaya-plans-for-a-port-on-jomtien-beach-among-eec-proposals/

 

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Police make quick arrest after knife attack at Bangkok 7-Eleven

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A man wielding a knife entered a 7-Eleven branch in Soi 62 in the Phrakhanong area of the capital last night.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179863-police-make-quick-arrest-after-knife-attack-at-bangkok-7-eleven/

 

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Matsuyama grabs first-round lead on tough day at Olympia Fields

 

Aug 27, 2020; Olympia Fields, Illinois, USA; Hideki Matsuyama reacts after making a long birdie putt on the 9th hole to take the lead at 3 under par during the first round of the BMW Championship golf tournament at Olympia Fields Country Club - North. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

 

(Reuters) - Japan's Hideki Matsuyama drilled a 67-foot birdie putt on his last hole to grab a one stroke lead at the BMW Championship on Thursday, a day when only three players managed to break par.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179866-matsuyama-grabs-first-round-lead-on-tough-day-at-olympia-fields/

 

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Bangkok: Report abandoned vehicles and get half the fine - there are hundreds in the capital

 

Source: Sanook

 

The Bangkok governor Gen Aswin Kwanmuang has ordered a crackdown on abandoned cars left on the capital's streets and in public places. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1179868-bangkok-report-abandoned-vehicles-and-get-half-the-fine-there-are-hundreds-in-the-capital/