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Widespread COVID-19 vaccinations not expected until mid-2021, WHO says

By Stephanie Nebehay and Emma Farge

 

FILE PHOTO: Small bottles labeled with a "Vaccine COVID-19" sticker and a medical syringe are seen in this illustration taken taken April 10, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo

 

GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Health Organization does not expect widespread vaccinations against COVID-19 until the middle of next year, a spokeswoman said on Friday, stressing the importance of rigorous checks on their effectiveness and safety.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181022-widespread-covid-19-vaccinations-not-expected-until-mid-2021-who-says/

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High production costs force rice mills to beg for government aid

By The Nation

 

 

Rice mills are seeking government aid as drought has delayed rice harvests in the Central region, causing an oversupply, which will force mills to purchase more rice than they are prepared for.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181041-high-production-costs-force-rice-mills-to-beg-for-government-aid/

 

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Polo set to return to Thailand next year

By THE NATION

 

Thailand Polo Association (TPA) president Kanoksakdi Bhinsaeng (middle) in a photo session

 

Newly elected Thailand Polo Association (TPA) president Kanoksakdi Bhinsaeng is hoping to invite international players back to the country next year after all tournaments this year were cancelled due to African Horse Sickness (AHS) and Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181042-polo-set-to-return-to-thailand-next-year/

 

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Tour springs into life as Pogacar loses time and Van Aert secures double

By Julien Pretot

 

Cycling - Tour de France - Stage 7 - Millau to Lavaur - France - September 4, 2020. Team Jumbo-Visma rider Wout Van Aert of Belgium wins the stage. Pool via REUTERS/Christophe Petit Tesson

 

LAVAUR, France (Reuters) - The Tour de France burst into life when a fast start and crosswinds blew the peloton apart in the seventh stage, leaving dark horse Tadej Pogacar with a lot catching-up to do ahead of the Pyrenees on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181043-tour-springs-into-life-as-pogacar-loses-time-and-van-aert-secures-double/

 

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Messi reluctantly staying at Barcelona after all

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Champions League - Quarter Final - FC Barcelona v Bayern Munich - Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal - August 14, 2020 Barcelona's Lionel Messi in action, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) REUTERS/Rafael Marchante/Pool

 

BARCELONA, Spain (Reuters) - Lionel Messi ended speculation about his future at Barcelona by announcing on Friday that he would reluctantly stay for another season rather than tackle his career-long club in court.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181044-messi-reluctantly-staying-at-barcelona-after-all/

 

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Commuters trickle back to 'ghost-town' London, data suggests

 

 

FILE PHOTO: A woman wearing a face mask crosses a bridge in front of One Canada Square in Canary Wharf, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), London, Britain, May 18, 2020. REUTERS/Simon Dawson//File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - More people are returning to work in London, data showed on Friday, an encouraging sign for Prime Minister Boris Johnson who has urged Britons to start commuting again to help the economy recover from its coronavirus crash.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181045-commuters-trickle-back-to-ghost-town-london-data-suggests/

 

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Rescuers search Beirut rubble for second day after pulse detected

By Alaa Kanaan and Tom Perry

 

Rescue team search through rubble of buildings damaged due to the massive explosion at Beirut's port area, in Gemmayze, Lebanon September 4, 2020. REUTERS/Aziz Taher

 

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Rescue workers dug through the rubble of a Beirut building for a second day on Friday hoping to find someone alive more than a month after huge port explosion shattered Lebanon's capital.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181046-rescuers-search-beirut-rubble-for-second-day-after-pulse-detected/

 

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Jacob Blake pleads not guilty to charges prior to Kenosha shooting

 

 

Jacob Blake (bottom right), the Black man who was shot seven times by police in Kenosha, appears virtually in a court proceeding related to charges filed prior to the shooting incident which sparked anti-racism protests across the nation, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S., September 4, 2020 in this framegrab from court TV. Kenosha District Court/Handout via REUTERS

 

(Reuters) - Jacob Blake, the 29-year-old Black man whose shooting by a white police officer in Kenosha, Wisconsin, reignited nationwide protests over racism and police brutality, pleaded not guilty on Friday to criminal charges filed prior to the shooting.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181048-jacob-blake-pleads-not-guilty-to-charges-prior-to-kenosha-shooting/

 

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Russia's COVID-19 vaccine showed antibody response in initial trials

By Polina Ivanova and Andrew Osborn

 

FILE PHOTO: A woman holds a small bottle labeled with a "Vaccine COVID-19" sticker and a medical syringe in this illustration taken April 10, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

 

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's "Sputnik-V" COVID-19 vaccine produced an antibody response in all participants in early-stage trials, according to results published on Friday by The Lancet medical journal that were hailed by Moscow as an answer to its critics.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181049-russias-covid-19-vaccine-showed-antibody-response-in-initial-trials/

 

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Golf: Johnson, Rahm share lead after first round in Atlanta

 

 

Sep 4, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Dustin Johnson watches his tee shot on the 3rd hole during the first round of the Tour Championship golf tournament at East Lake Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports

 

(Reuters) - The world's leading two players Dustin Johnson and Jon Rahm were tied atop the leaderboard at 13-under par after the first round of the season-ending Tour Championship in Atlanta on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181050-golf-johnson-rahm-share-lead-after-first-round-in-atlanta/

 

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Belarus opposition leader calls for U.N. monitoring mission

By Jonathan Landay and David Brunnstrom

 

Opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya takes part in the 75th annual U.N. General Assembly high-level online debate in Vilnius, Lithuania September 4, 2020. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya called on the United Nations on Friday to condemn the crackdown by President Alexander Lukashenko on protesters who charge he rigged his re-election victory last month.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181051-belarus-opposition-leader-calls-for-un-monitoring-mission/

 

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TAT targets Chinese expats in Thailand to boost domestic tourism

By TTG Asia

 

TAT teams with Alipay, Fliggy to offer Chinese expats in Thailand exclusive deals as part of domestic tourism push

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in partnership with Alipay and Fliggy, has launched a campaign to encourage Chinese expats living in Thailand to travel domestically, as it banks on domestic tourism to jumpstart the industry’s recovery amid the pandemic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181053-tat-targets-chinese-expats-in-thailand-to-boost-domestic-tourism/

 

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Ex-Marine 'could die alone in Thailand' after massive stroke as borders stay shut

By Kelly-Ann Mills

 

Colin Coppard is stuck in Thailand as he fights for his life (Image: Provided by family)

 

EXCLUSIVE: Colin Coppard has had a section of his skull removed in a desperate bid to save his life. Now his family are calling on the Government to ask Thailand to open the border to allow him home.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181054-ex-marine-could-die-alone-in-thailand-after-massive-stroke-as-borders-stay-shut/

 

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SANDTASTIC BEASTS Thailand theme park uses white sand to imitate ice in dazzling display of art

Kyle Farrell

 

This Thailand theme park uses white sand to imitate ice in a dazzling display of artCredit: AFP or licensors

 

A THEME park outside of Pattaya, Thailand uses white sand to imitate ice in a dazzling display of art.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181057-sandtastic-beasts-thailand-theme-park-uses-white-sand-to-imitate-ice-in-dazzling-display-of-art/

 

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PM Has Yet to Find New Finance Minister

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 4 (TNA) — Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has not chosen anyone to be the new finance minister despite some nominations from the coalition-core Palang Pracharath Party and other sources.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181058-pm-has-yet-to-find-new-finance-minister/

 

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Govt: Bt3,000 Handout Will Not Help Conglomerates

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 4 (TNA) –The government’s plan to hand out 3,000 baht to 15 million people was aimed to stimulate the economy and help general people and small vendors, not conglomerates, according to a spokesperson.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181059-govt-bt3000-handout-will-not-help-conglomerates/

 

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Phuket slowly recovering with the arrivals of Thai tourists

 

 

After the lockdown, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw Thailand’s world famous and normally bustling resort island of Phuket transformed into a ghost town, with almost all hotels closed and shops shuttered and no foreign tourists, signs of life began to return today with a flicker of light at the end of the tunnel as its economy slowly picks up, thanks to the arrival of local tourists.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181062-phuket-slowly-recovering-with-the-arrivals-of-thai-tourists/

 

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Isolated heavy rains forecast for Central, South

By THE NATION

 

 

The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Saturday (September 5) that a weak monsoon trough lies across the upper Central and the upper Northeast regions, while the southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181064-isolated-heavy-rains-forecast-for-central-south/

 

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Laguna Phuket holds health fair for guests

 

 

Laguna Phuket resort complex joined hands with Bangkok Hospital Phuket to host a health fair.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181070-laguna-phuket-holds-health-fair-for-guests/

 

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Trains to skip three stops in Pathum Thani for Red Line work

By THE NATION

 

 

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) on Friday (September 4) announced the cancellation of three stops in Pathum Thani province to facilitate the construction and operation of the Red Line Mass Transit System project (Bang Sue-Rangsit section).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181071-trains-to-skip-three-stops-in-pathum-thani-for-red-line-work/

 

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Indonesian, Singaporean men arrested for allegedly selling guns, explosives

By THE NATION

 

 

Two foreigners were arrested in Bangkok on Friday for allegedly possessing guns and ammunition with the intent to sell.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181073-indonesian-singaporean-men-arrested-for-allegedly-selling-guns-explosives/

 

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New father McIlroy says playing with more freedom is paying off

 

 

Sep 4, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy putts on the 9th green during the first round of the Tour Championship golf tournament at East Lake Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports

 

(Reuters) - Rory McIlroy said playing without expectations following the birth of his first child had helped him rediscover some of his best form as he shot a six-under 64 in the opening round of the season-ending Tour Championship in Atlanta on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181077-new-father-mcilroy-says-playing-with-more-freedom-is-paying-off/

 

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Thammasat issues guidelines for holding protests

By The Nation

 

 

Thammasat University on Friday announced guidelines for holding political activities inside the university campus.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181080-thammasat-issues-guidelines-for-holding-protests/

 

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Thai exporters urged to tap US market amid shortages of medical products

By THE NATION

 

 

Thai manufacturers have been urged to tap the opportunity for export of medical products reported by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) as at risk of short supply.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181083-thai-exporters-urged-to-tap-us-market-amid-shortages-of-medical-products/

 

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PM impressed with proposals by business honchos to boost economy

By The Nation

 

Prayut Chan-o-cha

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said in a Facebook post on Friday (September 4) that he was pleased with the response from the business sector on lifting the country's economy.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181085-pm-impressed-with-proposals-by-business-honchos-to-boost-economy/

 

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Gold price falls from strong US nonfarm payrolls

By The Nation

 

 

The price of gold dropped by Bt100 per baht weight in morning trade on Saturday (September 5), the Gold Traders Association reported.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181087-gold-price-falls-from-strong-us-nonfarm-payrolls/

 

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Workers injured as under-construction tunnel collapses

By The Nation

 

Photo Credit: Hot Line News Pak Chong

 

Twelve workers were injured when a tunnel collapsed at Bandai Ma village in Nakhon Ratchasima province on Friday night (September 4).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181090-workers-injured-as-under-construction-tunnel-collapses/

 

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Seven new Covid-19 cases in state quarantine

By The Nation

 

 

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration reported seven new cases over a 24-hour period on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181091-seven-new-covid-19-cases-in-state-quarantine/

 

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Lockdown protesters defy police as Australia coronavirus cases ease

By Sonali Paul

 

FILE PHOTO: A staff member is seen inside the Epping Gardens Aged Care Facility amid the second wave of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Melbourne, Australia, August 17, 2020. REUTERS/Sandra Sanders

 

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Protesters against a COVID-19 lockdown defied police in Australia's hotspot on Saturday, prompting 15 arrests, even as the state of Victoria continued its gradual improvement in stemming new cases due to the nearly five weeks of restrictions.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181145-lockdown-protesters-defy-police-as-australia-coronavirus-cases-ease/

 

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North Korea blames officials' inaction for typhoon casualties

By Hyonhee Shin

 

A North Korean flag fluttering on top of a 160-metre tower in North Korea's propaganda village of Gijungdong is seen through a pair of binoculars installed at the village hall of Tae Sung freedom village near the Military Demarcation Line (MDL), inside the demilitarised zone separating the two Koreas, in Paju, South Korea, April 24, 2018. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/Files

 

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea's ruling party is calling for the punishment of officials whose failure to follow orders resulted in "dozens of casualties" during typhoons that lashed the Korean peninsula this week, a state newspaper reported on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181146-north-korea-blames-officials-inaction-for-typhoon-casualties/