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Govt Ready to Push Ahead with Phuket Model: Anutin

 

 

BANGKOK (TNA) – The government supports the Phuket model to welcome back foreign tourists, said Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul but he cannot say if it can be implemented by October as originally scheduled.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181564-govt-ready-to-push-ahead-with-phuket-model-anutin/

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Thai exports to fall 10% this year, import slump a worry - shippers

 

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's exports could fall by 10% this year due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and a persistently strong baht, a Thai shipping association said on Tuesday, warning that a slump in imports was also a worry.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181577-thai-exports-to-fall-10-this-year-import-slump-a-worry-shippers/

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Security Tightened along Border as Covid Cases Surge in Myanmar

 

 

BANGKOK (TNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Gen. Prawit Wongsuwon ordered tightened security along Thai –Myanmar border in the wake of a rise in Covid-19 cases in Thailand’s neighbouring country.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181559-security-tightened-along-border-as-covid-cases-surge-in-myanmar/

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Thailand approves job measures, PM calls for economic revamp

 

FILE PHOTO: Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha attends a family photo session with new cabinet ministers at the Government House in Bangkok, Thailand August 13, 2020. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand approved plans to create a quarter of a million jobs and will look to restructure its economy to be less reliant on global demand, its prime minister said on Tuesday, the latest measures to mitigate the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181602-thailand approves-job-measures-pm-calls-for-economic-revamp/

 

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Phuket hotels ‘need immediate help to survive upcoming high season’

By The Nation

 

Anthony Lark, President of the Phuket Hotels Association that represents 78 hotels in Phuket

 

Phuket’s hotel industry is reaching breaking point and the government needs to step in and offer serious economic support to help it survive the upcoming high season, industry leaders said.

 

Source: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181444-phuket-hotels-fighting-for-their-lives-as-domestic-tourism-fails-to-support-the-island/?do=findComment&comment=15795690

 

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Phuket Airport practises dealing with tourists in new normal

By THE NATION

 

 

Phuket Airport held a dress rehearsal on Tuesday (September 8 ) on dealing with international tourists as per the government’s “Phuket Model” programme.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181604-phuket-airport-practises-dealing-with-tourists-in-new-normal/

 

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Thailand’s Deputy Finance Minister’s educational credentials questioned

 

Deputy Finance Minister Santi Prompat

 

The educational credentials of Deputy Finance Minister Santi Prompat have re-emerged as an issue of public interest after he implied that he is qualified to become the new Finance Minister, replacing Mr. Pridi Daochai who resigned over a week ago.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181605-thailand’s-deputy-finance-minister’s-educational-credentials-questioned/

 

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Sixteen Democrat MPs second opposition Kao Klai Party’s motion to trim power of Thailand’s senators

 

Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the Kao Klai Party and Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand (FCCT) ©Future Forward Facebook

 

A motion, seconded by 99 opposition and government MPs, was today submitted to House Speaker Chuan Leekpai to seek amendment of Section 272 of Thailand’s Constitution, with the aim of excluding senators from the election of the Prime Minister.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181606-sixteen-democrat-mps-second-opposition-kao-klai-party’s-motion-to-trim-power-of-thailand’s-senators/

 

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Pheu Thai Party to propose broader amendments to Thailand’s Constitution

 

 

The opposition Pheu Thai Party has decided to propose four motions, seeking broader amendments of the Constitution, including Section 272, to exclude senators from process of electing the Prime Minister, and Section 270, to revoke the powers of the Senate regarding national reforms.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181607-pheu-thai-party-to-propose-broader-amendments-to-thailand’s-constitution/

 

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Police have plan to contain September 19th student protest at TU

 

Anti-government protesters hold up three-finger salutes at a rally by the Democracy Monument in Bangkok on August 16, 2020.

 

Bangkok police are making preparations to cope with a student-led protest, scheduled to take place at Thammasat University’s Tha Prachan campus on Saturday September 19th, to ensure peace and order.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181608-police-have-plan-to-contain-september-19th-student-protest-at-tu/

 

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Thailand tourism collapse poses existential crisis for airlines

By Alfred Chua

 

Source: Greg Waldron

A departure lounge at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport in September 2018

 

The departure gates at Bangkok’s Don Mueang international airport are usually packed with travellers scrambling to catch their flights — to cities in China, Southeast Asia, and within Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181610-thailand-tourism-collapse-poses-existential-crisis-for-airlines/

 

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Ronaldo scores 100th goal for Portugal

By Philip O'Connor

 

Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - League A - Group 3 - Sweden v Portugal - Friends Arena, Stockholm, Sweden September 8, 2020 Sweden's Gustav Svensson tries to stop Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo. TT News Agency/Claudio Bresciani via REUTERS

 

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 100th goal for Portugal in their Nations League clash away to Sweden on Tuesday, joining Iran's Ali Daei as the only male players to score 100 goals or more in international soccer.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181611-ronaldo-scores-100th-goal-for-portugal/

 

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All September matches to be broadcast live in UK, says Premier League

 

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Manchester United - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - June 30, 2020 General view of the match ball, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Andy Rain/Pool via REUTERS

 

LONDON (Reuters) - All 28 Premier League matches scheduled to be played in September will be broadcast live in the United Kingdom, the league announced on Tuesday after a shareholders meeting.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181612-all-september-matches-to-be-broadcast-live-in-uk-says-premier-league/

 

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Batshuayi double helps Belgium to 5-1 win over Iceland

 

Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - League A - Group 2 - Belgium v Iceland - King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels, Belgium - September 8, 2020 Belgium's Michy Batshuayi in action REUTERS/Francois Lenoir

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181613-batshuayi-double-helps-belgium-to-5-1-win-over-iceland/

 

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Golf: Hull withdraws from ANA Inspiration after positive COVID-19 test

 

FILE PHOTO: Golf - Solheim Cup - Gleneagles, Scotland, Britain - September 14, 2019 Team Europe's Charley Hull during the foursomes REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

 

(Reuters) - Charley Hull has withdrawn from this week's ANA Inspiration, the year's second women's major, after testing positive for COVID-19, the world number 28 said in a statement on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181614-golf-hull-withdraws-from-ana-inspiration-after-positive-covid-19-test/

 

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Thomas named PGA of America's player of the year

 

FILE PHOTO: Mar 12, 2020; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA; Justin Thomas tees off on the 11th hole during the first round of the 2020 edition of The Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass - Stadium Course. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports

 

(Reuters) - Justin Thomas added a further accolade to a stellar campaign when he was named the PGA of America Player of the Year on Tuesday, while Webb Simpson won the Vardon Trophy for lowest scoring average.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181615-thomas-named-pga-of-americas-player-of-the-year/

 

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England to set tough new socialising rules after virus spike

By William James

 

FILE PHOTO: People drink outside a pub at the Covent Garden shopping and dining district, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in London, Britain, August 2, 2020. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Tough new lockdown restrictions on social gatherings across the whole of England are to be announced on Wednesday as Prime Minister Boris Johnson tries to control a spike in COVID-19 infections.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181617-england-to-set-tough-new-socialising-rules-after-virus-spike/

 

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Belarusian protest leader ripped up passport to avoid expulsion, allies say

By Pavel Polityuk

 

Politician and representative of the Coordination Council for members of the Belarusian opposition Maria Kolesnikova attends a news conference in Minsk, Belarus August 18, 2020. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

 

KYIV (Reuters) - Belarusian authorities drove prominent opposition leader Maria Kolesnikova to the border with Ukraine on Tuesday, a day after she was snatched from the street in Minsk, but she tore up her passport so they could not force her to cross, two of her allies said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181619-belarusian-protest-leader-ripped-up-passport-to-avoid-expulsion-allies-say/

 

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U.S., European COVID vaccine developers pledge to uphold testing rigour

By Ludwig Burger, Patricia Weiss and Caroline Copley

 

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

 

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Nine leading U.S. and European vaccine developers pledged on Tuesday to uphold the scientific standards their experimental immunisations will be held against in the global race to contain the coronavirus pandemic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181620-us-european-covid-vaccine-developers-pledge-to-uphold-testing-rigour/

 

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Amazon's Bezos tops Forbes richest list, pandemic knocks Trump lower

By Sheila Dang and Catherine Koppel

 

FILE PHOTO: A combination photo shows Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos (L) in New York and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, DC, U.S. on December 14, 2016 and on December 20, 2017 respectively. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton (L) Jonathan Ernst (R)/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Amazon Chief Executive Jeff Bezos topped Forbes' list of richest Americans for the third year in a row, while U.S. President Donald Trump's ranking dropped as the coronavirus pandemic slammed his office buildings, hotels and resorts, the magazine said Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181621-amazons-bezos-tops-forbes-richest-list-pandemic-knocks-trump-lower/

 

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Tsunami-evacuation drill in Kamala today

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

Officials met yesterday to finalise co-ordination details for the tsunami-evacuation drill being held in Kamala today (Sept 9). Photo: Wutthinan Nutkamheang'

 

PHUKET: The tsunami-warning sirens in Kamala will sound the alarm at 10am this morning, instead of 9am as previously organised, as the tsunami-evacuation drill in the Phuket west-coast town gets underway today (Sept 9).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181623-tsunami-evacuation-drill-in-kamala-today/

 

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Sale of alcoholic beverages to be banned via electronic channels

By THE NATION

 

 

Alcohol sales via electronic channels will be prohibited, the Royal Gazette announced on its website yesterday (September 8 ).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181627-sale-of-alcoholic-beverages-to-be-banned-via-electronic channels/

 

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Pattaya: Armed robbery in luxury house - Chinese tourists give evidence

 

Picture: Siam Chon News

 

Two men described as Chinese tourists have given further evidence to the Nong Prue police after an armed robbery by a group of men at a luxury house in the Siam Royal View estate in Soi Khao Talo at 9.30 pm Monday night. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181628-pattaya-armed-robbery-in-luxury-house-chinese-tourists-give-evidence/

 

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Foreign tourists travel from France to Phuket: It was a trial run and all above board, says governor

 

 

Phuket's governor and the director of the island's airport met the press yesterday after it was revealed that four French people entered the province.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181632-foreign-tourists-travel-from-france-to-phuket-it-was-a-trial-run-and-all-above-board-says-governor/

 

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Pattaya pushes ahead with 2.9 billion baht "mega project" development of Bali Hai

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

A public meeting in Pattaya chaired by deputy mayor Ronnakit Ekasingh was attended by 300 participants from the government and private sector. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181636-pattaya-pushes-ahead-with-29-billion-baht-mega-project-development-of-bali-hai/

 

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Suvarnabhumi - Hua Hin - Pattaya bus service resumes operation

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that the public relations department of Suvarnabhumi Airport had announced the resumption of air conditioned bus services from the airport to Pattaya and Hua Hin. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181637-suvarnabhumi-hua-hin-pattaya-bus-service-resumes-operation/

 

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Covid forces half a million to quit national pension fund

By The Nation

 

 

Membership of the National Savings Fund (NSF) has dropped by 500,000 to 2.4 million during the Covid-19 crisis, as people have been unable to maintain their annual contributions, said its secretary-general Jaruluk Ruangsuwan.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181640-covid-forces-half-a-million-to-quit-national-pension-fund/

 

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Yikes! Crocodile filmed swimming in Nonthaburi public park

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that joggers out for an evening run at the weekend were shocked to see what looked like a crocodile in the lake at a public park in Nonthaburi. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181643-yikes-crocodile-filmed-swimming-in-nonthaburi-public-park/

 

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British-Iranian aid worker Zaghari-Ratcliffe faces new charge - state TV

 

FILE PHOTO: Iranian-British aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is seen in an undated photograph handed out by her family. Ratcliffe Family Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

 

DUBAI (Reuters) - British-Iranian aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was summoned by an Iranian Revolutionary Court on Tuesday and informed about a new charge, state television reported.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181644-british-iranian-aid-worker-zaghari-ratcliffe-faces-new-charge-state-tv/

 

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Video: Shoppers run in panic as motorcycle taxi riders start shooting outside store

 

Picture: Daily Newws

 

A brief video showed the moment when alarmed shoppers at a new store in Samut Prakan ran for their lives on hearing shots outside.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1181645-video-shoppers-run-in-panic-as-motorcycle-taxi-riders-start-shooting-outside-store/