THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 30 Aug 2020

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Phuket heavy rain warning until next Friday

By The Phuket News

 

TMD experts forecast more rains to come. Picture: TMD

 

PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) is forecasting scattered thundershowers and heavy rains to continue across Phuket and other Andaman coast provinces through the next Friday (Sept 4).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180031-phuket-heavy-rain-warning-until-next-friday/

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Apirat opens professionally run Army-owned hotel as part of reforms

By The Nation

 

General Apirat Kongsompong (left)

 

Army chief General Apirat Kongsompong presided over a ceremony to open Seapine Recreation Centre in Prachuap Khiri Khan province after appointing a professional management team to run the hotel on Friday (August 28).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180096-apirat-opens-professionally-run-army-owned-hotel-as-part-of-reforms/

 

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Expert rings alarm bells over Covid-19 spreading in neighbouring countries

By The Nation

 

Dr Yong Poovorawan, an expert virologist at Chulalongkorn University

 

The Covid-19 pandemic is spreading closer to Thailand, Dr Yong Poovorawan, an expert virologist at Chulalongkorn University, said on Saturday (August 29).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180097-expert-rings-alarm-bells-over-covid-19-spreading-in-neighbouring-countries/

 

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Businesses urged to delay hiring immigrant labour to avoid Covid-19 danger

By The Nation

 

 

The Ministry of Public Health has asked entrepreneurs to delay hiring immigrant workers from areas where Covid-19 is spreading until the situation improves.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180098-businesses-urged-to-delay-hiring-immigrant-labour-to-avoid-covid-19-danger/

 

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Foundation seeks volunteers to remove huge amount of mud in flood-hit Nan

By The Nation

 

Photo credit: The Mirror Foundation Facebook page

 

The Mirror Foundation is looking for volunteers to help remove huge quantities of mud from flood-hit areas of Wiang Sa district of Nan province.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180099-foundation-seeks-volunteers-to-remove-huge-amount-of-mud-in-flood-hit-nan/

 

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SET's eyes on political situation, economic stimulus measures

By The Nation

 

 

Investors have been advised to keep an eye on the government, as the domestic political situation and their move to launch economic stimulus measures could affect the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index next week.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180100-sets-eyes-on-political-situation-economic-stimulus-measures/

 

 

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CP All Laos strikes franchise deal for 7-Eleven stores

By THE NATION

 

 

CP All Laos Co Ltd, which is 99.99 per cent held by Albuera International Limited, CP All Plc's 100 per cent owned subsidiary, has entered into a master franchise agreement with 7-Eleven, Inc to establish and operate 7-Eleven convenience stores in Laos for 30 years.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180101-cp-all-laos-strikes-franchise-deal-for-7-eleven-stores/

 

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Pilot launch of new 'Phuket Model' to let tourists in likely next month

By The Nation

 

Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn

 

A new model to reopen Phuket to foreign tourists was expected to be piloted in the middle of next month, Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180102-pilot-launch-of-new-phuket-model-to-let-tourists-in-likely-next-month/

 

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Berlin police arrest 300, disband protest against coronavirus curbs

 

 

A protester lights a flare in front of the Reichstag Building during a rally against the government's restrictions following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Berlin, Germany, August 29, 2020. REUTERS/Christian Mang

 

BERLIN (Reuters) - Berlin police broke up a mass protest against coronavirus curbs on Saturday and arrested 300 in the German capital after demonstrators failed to keep their distance and wear masks as instructed.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180103-berlin-police-arrest-300-disband-protest-against-coronavirus-curbs/

 

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Thousands protest in Mauritius over dead dolphins, demand resignations

By Giulia Paravicini

 

FILE PHOTO: A general view shows the bulk carrier ship MV Wakashio, that ran aground on a reef, at Riviere des Creoles, Mauritius, in this handout image obtained by Reuters on August 10, 2020. French Army command/Handout via REUTERS

 

(Reuters) - Thousands of protesters demonstrated in the Mauritius capital Port Louis on Saturday to demand an investigation into an oil spill from a Japanese ship and the mysterious death of at least 40 dolphins that have been found near the site of the spill.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180104-thousands-protest-in-mauritius-over-dead-dolphins-demand-resignations/

 

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UAE scraps Israel boycott in new step towards normal ties - state news agency

By Maher Chmaytelli

 

FILE PHOTO: The municipality building is lit in the United Arab Emirates national flag following the announcement of a deal to normalise relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, in Tel Aviv, Israel August 13, 2020. REUTERS/Ammar Awad/File Photo

 

DUBAI (Reuters) - The president of the United Arab Emirates scrapped an economic boycott against Israel, allowing trade and financial agreements between the countries in another key step towards normal ties, the UAE's state news agency reported on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180105-uae-scraps-israel-boycott-in-new-step-towards-normal-ties-state-news-agency/

 

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'Three little pigs': Musk's Neuralink puts computer chips in animal brains

By Tina Bellon

 

FILE PHOTO: Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk is seen on a screen during a video message at the opening ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, China July 9, 2020. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's neuroscience startup Neuralink on Friday unveiled a pig named Gertrude that has had a coin-sized computer chip in its brain for two months, showing off an early step toward the goal of curing human diseases with the same type of implant.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180106-three-little-pigs-musks-neuralink-puts-computer-chips-in-animal-brains/

 

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Kristoff wins stage one as Pinot crashes on postponed Tour stage one

By Julien Pretot

 

Cycling - Tour de France - Stage 1 - Nice Moyen Pays to Nice - France - August 29, 2020. UAE Team Emirates rider Alexander Kristoff of Norway celebrates after winning the stage ahead of Trek-Segafredo rider Mads Pedersen of Denmark. Pool via REUTERS/Stuart Franklin

 

NICE, France (Reuters) - Alexander Kristoff won the opening stage of the Tour de France while Thibaut Pinot, who is hoping to end the home nation's 35-year wait for a local champion, was one of several riders to take a tumble during a rain-hit ride on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180107-kristoff-wins-stage-one-as-pinot-crashes-on-postponed-tour-stage-one/

 

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Arsenal beat Liverpool on penalties to lift FA Community Shield

 

 

Soccer Football - FA Community Shield - Arsenal v Liverpool - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - August 29, 2020 Arsenal players celebrate with the trophy after winning the FA Community Shield, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pool via REUTERS/Justin Tallis

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal beat Liverpool 5-4 on penalties on Saturday to lift the FA Community Shield, the curtain-raiser for the English domestic season, after the two sides played out a 1-1 draw on a chilly afternoon at Wembley.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180108-arsenal-beat-liverpool-on-penalties-to-lift-fa-community-shield/

 

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Emotional Hamilton storms to inspired Belgian pole

By Abhishek Takle

 

Formula One F1 - Belgian Grand Prix - Spa-Francorchamps, Spa, Belgium - August 29, 2020 Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton during the press conference after qualifying in pole position FIA/Handout via REUTERS

 

(Reuters) - Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton roared to an emotional Belgian Grand Prix pole position on Saturday after being moved to produce a dominant display in qualifying at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180109-emotional-hamilton-storms-to-inspired-belgian-pole/

 

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Myanmar reports biggest daily rise in coronavirus infections

By Shoon Naing

 

A man wearing a protective face mask rides a bicycle amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Sittwe, Rakhine State, Myanmar August 27, 2020. REUTERS/Stringer

 

YANGON (Reuters) - Myanmar reported 77 new coronavirus infections on Saturday, the Southeast Asian nation's biggest daily rise, amid a recent resurgence of the virus after weeks without confirmed domestic transmission.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180110-myanmar-reports-biggest-daily-rise-in-coronavirus-infections/

 

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Belarus revokes accreditations of journalists covering protests for foreign media

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Law enforcement officers detaining a journalist who was on assignment are photographed by a Reuters photographer shortly before his detention, in central Minsk, Belarus August 27, 2020. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

 

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Belarus has revoked the accreditations of some journalists working for foreign media and covering anti-government protests that erupted after a disputed presidential election, news organisations and a journalist association said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180111-belarus-revokes-accreditations-of-journalists-covering-protests-for-foreign-media/

 

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Italy sends help to Banksy's overloaded migrant rescue boat

By Gavin Jones

 

The Louise Michel, a migrants search and rescue ship operating in the Mediterranean sea and financed by British street artist Banksy, is seen at sea, August 22, 2020. Picture taken August 22, 2020. Chris Grodotzki/Louise Michel/Handout via REUTERS

 

ROME (Reuters) - The Italian coastguard sent help on Saturday to a rescue boat funded by British street artist Banksy after the vessel issued urgent calls for assistance, saying it was stranded in the Mediterranean and overloaded with migrants.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180112-italy-sends-help-to-banksys-overloaded-migrant-rescue-boat/

 

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Quick Help for Flood Victims

 

 

BANGKOK, Aug 29 (TNA) – Officials were speeding up assistance for flood victims as flooding remained in two provinces, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180113-quick-help-for-flood-victims/

 

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Explanation of land and building tax

supawadee wangsri

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Finance and the Department of Local Administration have provided an explanation of the law on land and building taxation, which has caused many issues recently as it came into effect this year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180114-explanation-of-land-and-building-tax/

 

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Volunteers clean drainage pipes along BTS Green Line

supawadee wangsri

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Chatuchak District Office has organized a volunteer activity to clean drainage pipes along the BTS Green Line on outbound Phaholyothin Road.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180116-volunteers-clean-drainage-pipes-along-bts-green-line/

 

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Chanthaburi businesses ask gov’t to make tourism campaign easier to join

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

CHANTHABURI (NNT) - Tourism and related businesses in Chanthaburi have responded positively to the extension of the government’s Travel Together tourism subsidy campaign, as domestic travellers have regained their confidence to travel. They have however asked the government to streamline the signing up process for businesses, making it easier for them to join.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180117-chanthaburi-businesses-ask-gov’t-to-make-tourism-campaign-easier-to-join/

 

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Interior Minister helps promote Chiang Mai tourism

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

CHIANG MAI (NNT) - The Minister of the Interior has pledged to hold tourism promotion events to help tourism businesses in Chiang Mai province, as requested by a local tourism official.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180118-interior-minister-helps-promote-chiang-mai-tourism/

 

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"Knot", the only white rhino at Songkhla Zoo

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SONGKHLA (NNT) - Everyone is invited to enjoy the cuteness of a white rhino, which is tame and likes to be close to people, at Songkhla zoo.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180120-knot-the-only-white-rhino-at-songkhla-zoo/

 

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Phuket Model to be trialed nationwide

Praphorn Praphornkul

 

 

PHUKET (NNT) - Thailand Longstay Company is coordinating with some 200 potential tourists, who are set to be the first to travel to Phuket province, under measures against COVID-19, with the Ministry of Tourism and Sports viewing the group as a test of the so-called Phuket Model.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180102-pilot-launch-of-new-phuket-model-to-let-tourists-in-likely-next-month/#replyForm

 

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OTP: Better Public Transport to help solve Traffic Issues

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning has stressed that its goal is to extend public transport coverage as part of the 20-year National Strategy to eliminate long-standing traffic issues, while highlighting the use of applications and platforms for public transport services at a journalists’ seminar.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180121-otp-better-public-transport-to-help-solve-traffic-issues/

 

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Farmers call for reconsideration of chemical ban

Praphorn Praphornkul

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Farmers from the Agricultural Safety Association and the Federation of Safe Agriculture met with the Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister, Chalermchai Sri-on, to discuss revocation of paraquat and chlorpyrifos ban from August 29, as no alternatives have been provided.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180122-farmers-call-for-reconsideration-of-chemical-ban/

 

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The week that was in Thailand news: You’ve been framed! Nah – it’s just living in Thailand!

 

 

There are days when Rooster has barely wiped the weary sleep from his eyes, not yet slurped that first cup of reviving coffee, hardly focused on the day ahead when I take those initial glances at the Thai news. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180123-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-you’ve-been-framed-nah-–-it’s-just-living-in-thailand/

 

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Distracted McIlroy ready to walk out as awaits birth of first child

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Aug 28, 2020; Olympia Fields, Illinois, USA; Rory McIlroy walks the 6th hole during the second round of the BMW Championship golf tournament at Olympia Fields Country Club - North. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

 

(Reuters) - Defending FedEx Cup winner Rory McIlroy acknowledged being distracted over the last few weeks but says it is because he is ready to walk out on the season-ending Championships to attend the birth of his first child.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180124-distracted-mcilroy-ready-to-walk-out-as-awaits-birth-of-first-child/

 

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Red Cross Youth help raise COVID-19 public awareness

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Members of the Thai Red Cross Youth movement have joined residents of Bangkok’s Phaya Thai district in a volunteer activity to help clean up local communities while promoting knowledge of personal preventative measures against COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180125-red-cross-youth-help-raise-covid-19-public-awareness/