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Nine injured as truck carrying migrant workers overturns downhill

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

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PHUKET: Construction workers riding in the back of a truck while being transported home to their workers’ camp and their driver were injured after the truck swerved off the coastal road near Ao Yon yesterday evening (Sept 1) and overturned as it rolled down a steep roadside slope.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180576-nine-injured-as-truck-carrying-migrant-workers-overturns-downhill/

 

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With no foreign tourists, Chiang Mai massage shops resort to offering free massages

 

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Picture: Thai Rath

 

A chain of massage shops in Chiang Mai is offering a special promotion to attract Thai customers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180577-with-no-foreign-tourists-chiang-mai-massage-shops-resort-to-offering-free-massages/

 

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Offices to close for four-day Songkran substitution holiday long weekend

By The Phuket News

 

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On the two public holidays this Friday (Sept 4) and next Monday (Sept 7), most government offices on the island will be closed, Image: The Phuket News

 

PHUKET: The two Songkran ‘substitution day’ public holidays will be observed this Friday (Sept 4) and next Monday (Sept 7), bringing a four-day public holiday this weekend for all government offices and many workers across the country.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180580-offices-to-close-for-four-day-songkran-substitution-holiday-long-weekend/

 

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Thailand inks deal with Japan to promote investment, trade

By THE NATION

 

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The Department of Industrial Promotion has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Japanese government and private sector to promote joint investment and trade between Thai and Japanese companies in Shimane and Osaka, deputy director-general Phassakorn Chairat said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180581-thailand-inks-deal-with-japan-to-promote-investment-trade/

 

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Predee: I quit because of sclerosis, not conflict with deputy

By The Nation

 

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Predee Daochai

 

Now former finance minister Predee Daochai, in an exclusive interview, told Bangkokbiznews, under The Nation group, that his decision to resign was based on his health.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180584-predee-i-quit-because-of-sclerosis-not-conflict-with-deputy/

 

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THAI operating 18 flights to fly out foreigners or Thais wanting to go abroad

By The Nation

 

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Thai Airways (THAI) is operating 18 special flights to seven international destinations this month with limited seats for foreigners stranded in Thailand or Thais who need to travel abroad.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180589-thai-operating-18-flights-to-fly-out-foreigners-or-thais-wanting-to-go-abroad/

 

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American family, four returnees test positive in state quarantine

By The Nation

 

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The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration reported eight cases in state quarantine over a 24-hour period today (September 2), the 100th day without any domestic case in Thailand since May.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180591-american-family-four-returnees-test-positive-in-state-quarantine/

 

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Tak steps up border security with Myanmar over Covid fears

By THE NATION

 

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Tak has implemented more serious measures to deal with workers who illegally cross the border between Thailand and Myanmar, the province’s public relations office said on its Facebook fan page today (September 2).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180593-tak-steps-up-border-security-with-myanmar-over-covid-fears/

 

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Predee’s departure will not affect economy, insists PM

By THE NATION

 

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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha told the press on Wednesday (September 2) that Finance Minister Predee Daochai’s resignation will not affect the economy.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180608-predee’s-departure-will-not-affect-economy-insists-pm/

 

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Illegal migrants with high fever found to be free of Covid-19

By THE NATION

 

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Kanchanaburi authorities confirmed on Wednesday (September 2) that two of the three illegal Myanmar migrants detained in the province recently do not have Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180609-kanchanaburi-illegal-migrants-with-high-fever-found-to-be-free-of-covid-19/

 

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Study finds most Thais prefer digital payments

By The Nation

 

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Visa, a world leader in digital payments, said on Wednesday (September 2) that nearly nine in 10 Thai consumers are interested in transacting through digital platforms.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180610-study-finds-most-thais-prefer-digital-payments/

 

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Thailand plans new cash handouts, job measures worth $2.2 billion for economy

 

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BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand plans new cash handouts and job measures worth about 68.5 billion baht ($2.2 billion) to support an economy battered by the coronavirus pandemic, a government official said on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180613-thailand plans-new-cash-handouts-job-measures-worth-22-billion-for-economy/

 

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Conflict over new chief of Excise Department prompts Finance Minister’s resignation

 

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Thailand’s Finance Minister Pridi Daochai did not resign because of health problems, as he claimed in his letter of resignation, but because of a conflict with his deputy, Santi Prompat, over the person chosen to head the Excise Department.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180617-conflict-over-new-chief-of-excise-department-prompts-finance-minister’s-resignation/

 

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Santi Prompat ready to be Thailand’s new Finance Minister

 

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Deputy Finance Minister Santi Prompat

 

Thailand’s Deputy Finance Minister, Santi Prompat, is confident that he has the expertise and experience to be the next Minister of Finance, if Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha wants him to take the post, vacated by the sudden resignation of Pridi Daochai.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180619-santi-prompat-ready-to-be-thailand’s-new-finance-minister/

 

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CESA gives green light to new economic stimulus measures

By The Nation

 

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The government’s Centre for Economic Situation Administration (Cesa) resolved to approve new economic stimulus measures in a meeting chaired by the prime minister and attended by Danucha Pichayanan, deputy secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Council.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180621-cesa-gives-green-light-to-new-economic-stimulus-measures/

 

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100 Days without Local COVID Infection in Thailand

 

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NONTHABURI, Sept 2 (TNA) – Deputy Prime Minister/Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul launched a convention fair to stimulate the economy as the country has been free of local infection of the coronavirus disease 2019 for 100 days.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180649-100-days-without-local-covid-infection-in-thailand/

 

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Cloth Mask Producers Urged to Seek Certication

 

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BANGKOK, Sept 2 (TNA) – Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) sets up standard for cloth face masks, urging local producers to seek certification for their products.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180652-cloth-mask-producers-urged-to-seek-certication/

 

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Philippines reports 2,218 new COVID-19 cases, lowest rise in 5 weeks

 

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MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippine health ministry on Wednesday recorded 2,218 new coronavirus infections, the country's lowest daily case increase in five weeks, and 27 additional deaths.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180654-philippines-reports-2218-new-covid-19-cases-lowest-rise-in-5-weeks/

 

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Malaysia to bar long-term pass holders from India, Indonesia, Philippines

 

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KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia on Tuesday said it would bar entry of long-term immigration pass holders from India, Indonesia and the Philippines from Sept. 7, in a bid to curtail imported coronavirus cases amid a spate of new clusters in the country.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180655-malaysia-to-bar-long-term-pass-holders-from-india-indonesia-philippines/

 

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Facebook says Russian influence campaign targeted left-wing voters in U.S., UK

By Jack Stubbs

 

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LONDON (Reuters) - A Russian influence operation posed as an independent news outlet to target left-wing voters in the United States and Britain, including by recruiting freelance journalists to write about domestic politics, Facebook said on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180658-facebook-says-russian-influence-campaign-targeted-left-wing-voters-in-us-uk/

 

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Scientists see downsides to top COVID-19 vaccines from Russia, China

By Allison Martell and Julie Steenhuysen

 

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TORONTO/CHICAGO (Reuters) - High-profile COVID-19 vaccines developed in Russia and China share a potential shortcoming: They are based on a common cold virus that many people have been exposed to, potentially limiting their effectiveness, some experts say.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180659-scientists-see-downsides-to-top-covid-19-vaccines-from-russia-china/

 

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UK minister surprised by Scottish independence referendum move

 

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LONDON (Reuters) - A British minister said she was surprised by plans for another Scottish independence referendum given the budget deficit in the country and the economic challenges facing the whole of the United Kingdom after the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180660-uk-minister-surprised-by-scottish-independence-referendum-move/

 

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Google, Apple roll out built-in COVID-19 exposure notifications to phones

By Stephen Nellis and Paresh Dave

 

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(Reuters) - Alphabet Inc's Google and Apple Inc. on Tuesday announced a new system that will enable public health authorities to use smartphones to assist in contact tracing without having to build an app.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180663-google-apple-roll-out-built-in-covid-19-exposure-notifications-to-phones/

 

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Lemon farmer kills family, turns gun on himself

By The Nation

 

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Police said a lemon farmer in Kamphaeng Phet province murdered his family and then killed himself on Wednesday after sending a farewell message to his relatives explaining he was facing a financial crisis.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180678-lemon-farmer-kills-family-turns-gun-on-himself/

 

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Sira quits House anti-corruption panel over ‘interference’ from chairman

By The Nation

 

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A simmering feud in the House committee on anti-corruption finally boiled over today when Palang Pracharath Party MP Sira Jenjaka quit after falling out with the panel’s chairman, Pol Gen Sereepisuth Temeeyaves, leader of the Seri Ruam Thai Party.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1180679-sira-quits-house-anti-corruption-panel-over-‘interference’-from-chairman/

 

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