THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 6 Sep 2020

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The week that was in Thailand news: Justice: A commodity sorely lacking in Thailand

 

 

Whenever Rooster rides past the astonishing new building that now houses the Thai Ministry of Justice on Chaeng Wattana road in the northern outskirts of Bangkok, I am always most impressed. Unfortunately, the positive feeling is fleeting.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181161-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-justice-a-commodity-sorely-lacking-in-thailand/

 

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New scheme aims to raise the standard of Phuket taxi services

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The taxi drivers who have signed up to the new scheme. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: A new scheme aimed to improve taxi efficiency standards and service across the island was launched yesterday (Sept 4).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181163-new-scheme-aims-to-raise-the-standard-of-phuket-taxi-services/

 

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Deputy Interior Minister visits Surin Beach development project

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Deputy Interior Minister Songsak Thongsri and officials inspect the development area at Surin beach. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Deputy Interior Minister Songsak Thongsri paid a visit to Surin beach yesterday (Sept 4) to monitor the progress of Phase 1 of the Landscape Improvement Project.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181164-deputy-interior-minister-visits-surin-beach-development-project/

 

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30 Laotian illegal migrants caught on bus heading to Bangkok

By THE NATION

 

 

The Navy’s Mekong Riverine Unit in Ubon Ratchathani province caught 30 illegal immigrants from Laos while they were searching a bus running from Ban Pak Saeng district to Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181165-30-laotian-illegal-migrants-caught-on-bus-heading-to-bangkok/

 

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Five Thais and a Chinese caught trying to enter from Myanmar

By THE NATION

 

 

Six people were caught crossing the river from Myanmar to enter Thailand at Ban Huay Muang village in Tak province around 1am on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181166-five-thais-and-a-chinese-caught-trying-to-enter-from-myanmar/

 

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Mobile unit used for tests at condo after man tested positive for Covid-19

By The Nation

 

 

The Urban Institute for Disease Prevention and Control took a biosafety mobile unit to conduct Covid-19 tests on people living in a Baan Suan Thon Phuttha Bucha condominium building in Bangkok's Thungkhru district on Saturday, after a man tested positive earlier in the week. It was the first domestic case in Thailand in over a 100 days.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181167-mobile-unit-used-for-tests-at-condo-after-man-tested-positive-for-covid-19/

 

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Surge in gold export makes up for overall slump in demand for gems and jewellery

By The Nation

 

Sumed Prasongpongchai, deputy director of the Gem and Jewellery Institute of Thailand (Public Organisation)

 

Thai export of gems and jewellery in the first seven months of this year rose 33.73 per cent compared to last year, bouyed by the demand for gold, Sumed Prasongpongchai, deputy director of the Gem and Jewellery Institute of Thailand (Public Organisation), said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181168-surge-in-gold-export-makes-up-for-overall-slump-in-demand-for-gems-and-jewellery/

 

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Running Event of New Normal Held in Korat

 

 

Nakhon Ratchasima, Sept 5 – The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) and authorities in the northeastern province organized the “Happy Night Moonshine Run Loifaa” running event in a ‘new normal’ style to stimulate local economy while ensuring public safety.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181169-running-event-of-new-normal-held-in-korat/

 

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'No signs of life' in Beirut rubble after three-day search for blast survivors

 

 

Volunteers and a member of the Chilean rescue team dig through the rubble of buildings which collapsed due to the explosion at the port area, after signs of life were detected, in Gemmayze, Beirut, Lebanon September 5, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

 

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Rescue workers digging through the rubble of a Beirut building for the third day on Saturday said there was no longer hope of finding someone alive more than a month after a massive port explosion shattered Lebanon's capital.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181170-no-signs-of-life-in-beirut-rubble-after-three-day-search-for-blast-survivors/

 

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British newspaper distribution hit by Extinction Rebellion blockade

By James Davey

 

Extinction Rebellion climate activists are seen dancing as they take part in an action outside of Buckingham Palace in London, Britain September 5, 2020. REUTERS/Toby Melville

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Distribution of several British newspapers was disrupted on Saturday after climate change activists blockaded printworks used by Rupert Murdoch's News UK, publisher of The Times and The Sun, drawing condemnation from Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181171-british-newspaper-distribution-hit-by-extinction-rebellion-blockade/

 

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Some contenders exposed, others implode on Tour's first mountain test

By Julien Pretot

 

Cycling - Tour de France - Stage 8 - Cazeres-sur-Garonne to Loudenvielle - France - September 5, 2020. AG2r La Mondiale rider Nans Peters of France wins the stage. Pool via REUTERS/Stuart Franklin

 

LOUDENVIELLE, France (Reuters) - Some contenders were exposed while others imploded in the first mountain test of the Tour de France as Briton Adam Yates hung on to the overall leader's yellow jersey on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181173-some-contenders-exposed-others-implode-on-tours-first-mountain-test/

 

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England scrape win in Iceland after late penalty drama

 

 

Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - League A - Group 2 - Iceland v England - Laugardalsvollur, Reykjavik, Iceland - September 5, 2020 England's Raheem Sterling in action with Iceland's Hjortur Hermannsson REUTERS/John Sibley

 

REYKJAVIK (Reuters) - England's Raheem Sterling converted a 90th minute penalty to snatch a 1-0 win away to Iceland in their opening Nations League match on Saturday after the home side themselves missed a spot kick in stoppage time that would have salvaged a draw.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181175-england-scrape-win-in-iceland-after-late-penalty-drama/

 

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Johnson leads by one stroke at halfway point in Atlanta

 

 

Sep 5, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Dustin Johnson hits from the fairway on the 5th hole during the second round of the Tour Championship golf tournament at East Lake Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports

 

(Reuters) - Dustin Johnson struggled off the tee but birdied his last hole to card a second round even par 70 and cling to a one-stroke lead at 13-under par halfway through the season-ending Tour Championship in Atlanta on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181177-johnson-leads-by-one-stroke-at-halfway-point-in-atlanta/

 

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Chill Begins at 9 Degrees Celsius on Doi Inthanon

 

 

Chiang Mai, Sept 5 – Chill started in the northern province as the temperature on the country’s highest mountain Doi Inthanon dropped to 9 degrees Celsius this morning and tourists gathered to feel the cold weather and admire sunrise.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181178-chill-begins-at-9-degrees-celsius-on-doi-inthanon/

 

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Rubber Price Makes 3-year High

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 5 (TNA) – The rubber price exceeds 60 baht per kilogram for the first time in three years as the government attributes it to global demand and local supply-demand management.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181179-rubber-price-makes-3-year-high/

 

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DJ may have been infected at his work places by an asymptomatic case

 

 

This general view taken from the viewing platform of the Baiyoke Sky Hotel in Bangkok late April 29, 2020, shows illuminated intersecting highways, empty of vehicles after the start of a 22:00-04:00 curfew imposed in the Thai capital. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

The unidentified DJ, who became Thailand’s first locally transmitted COVID-19 case in more than 100 days, may have been infected at his work places by someone returning from abroad, or by an asymptomatic carrier, according to Dr. Kiatipoom Wongrachit, Director-General of the Mental Health Department.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181180-dj-may-have-been-infected-at-his-work-places-by-an-asymptomatic-case/

 

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Pheu Thai party’s U-turns to support reducing powers of senators

 

 

Thailand’s opposition Pheu Thai party now supports the proposal of the Kao Klai party to amend Section 272 of the Constitution, to strip the Senate of powers to elect the Prime Minister.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181181-pheu-thai-party’s-u-turns-to-support-reducing-powers-of-senators/

 

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Former PCD chief and two officials to pay 10.5 billion baht in infamous Klong Dan case

 

 

Thailand’s Central Administrative Court has ordered former Director-General of the Pollution Control Department, Pakit Kiravanich, and two former senior officials of the same department, to pay the department about 10.5 billion baht in compensation for damage caused to the state over the controversial Klong Dan water treatment project in Samut Prakan province.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181182-former-pcd-chief-and-two-officials-to-pay-105-billion-baht-in-infamous-klong-dan-case/

 

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October registration set for new gov’t 3,000 baht subsidy campaign

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK(NNT)-A new subsidy campaign has been launched by the government, allowing registered persons to receive a subsidy granting half the price of any of their purchases at participating stores with a cap of 3,000 baht per person throughout the campaign. Registration is set to open in October, for all Thai nationals.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181183-october-registration-set-for-new-gov’t-3000-baht-subsidy-campaign/

 

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Source of new domestic COVID-19 infection being sought

Praphorn Praphornkul

 

 

BANGKOK(NNT)-The Ministry of Public Health is urgently seeking the source of a COVID-19 infection detected at a prison, while also searching for signs of any further spread of the virus.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181184-source-of-new-domestic-covid-19-infection-being-sought/

 

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Don’t leave it to the last minute! Thai Immigration reminds foreigners ahead of amnesty deadline

 

 

The Immigration Bureau has issued a reminder to foreigners in Thailand ahead of the end of the visa amnesty period.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181185-don’t-leave-it-to-the-last-minute-thai-immigration-reminds-foreigners-ahead-of-amnesty-deadline/

 

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'Bad' students make a strong case for reforms with huge rally at ministry

By The Nation

 

 

"Bad student", a group of high school students and student organisations from 50 educational institutions nationwide, has gathered outside the Ministry of Education on Saturday (September 5) to press its demands for reforms.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181187-bad-students-make-a-strong-case-for-reforms-with-huge-rally-at-ministry/

 

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Education minister unfazed by students' protests, ready to hear their suggestions

By The Nation

 

Nataphol Teepsuwan (right)

 

The planned protest by "Bad students" at the Ministry of Education at 3pm on Saturday is not really a debate because the ministry has the same views as the children about reforming education, Education Minister Nataphol Teepsuwan said on Saturday (September 5).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181190-education-minister-unfazed-by-students-protests-ready-to-hear-their-suggestions/

 

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Ousted Mali president Keita leaves country as transition talks begin

By Tiemoko Diallo

 

FILE PHOTO: Colonel-Major Ismael Wague, one of the junta leaders of the National Committee for the Salvation of the People (CNSP), which overthrew Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, attends a mass rally to celebrate the coup, at the Independence Square in Bamako, Mali August 21, 2020. REUTERS/Moussa Kalapo

 

BAMAKO (Reuters) - Ousted Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita left the country on Saturday for medical treatment in Abu Dhabi, an adviser said, as talks about a transition back to civilian rule following last month's military coup got off to a chaotic start.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181191-ousted-mali-president-keita-leaves-country-as-transition-talks-begin/

 

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Rival groups square off at Kentucky Derby as summer of protests grinds on

 

 

Far-right activists and self-described militia members and Black Lives Matter activists scuffle on the day of the Kentucky Derby horse race in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. September 5, 2020. REUTERS/Bryan Woolston

 

(Reuters) - Armed supporters of the police and anti-racism protesters squared off near the famed Kentucky Derby horse race on Saturday, as dueling demonstrations over racial justice and policing continued to grind on across U.S. cities.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181192-rival-groups-square-off-at-kentucky-derby-as-summer-of-protests-grinds-on/

 

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After COVID delay, World of Warcraft comes to life in a Czech forest

 

 

People dressed as characters from the computer game "World of Warcraft" attend a festival near the town of Kamyk nad Vltavou, Czech Republic, September 5, 2020. REUTERS/David W Cerny

 

KAMYK NAD VLTAVOU, Czech Republic (Reuters) - Czech World of Warcraft fans donned costumes on Saturday to bring the massively popular online game to life, pushing ahead with a scaled-back festival after the coronavirus pandemic postponed the annual event earlier this year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181194-after-covid-delay-world-of-warcraft-comes-to-life-in-a-czech-forest/

 

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