THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 13 Sep 2020

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Special Tourist Visa: Thais hesitant and cautious about letting foreigners in

 

 

Image: Thai PBS

 

A report by Thai PBS suggested that Thai people were hesitant about letting foreigners back into the country and were urging caution to prevent further coronavirus infections coming in from abroad.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182228-special-tourist-visa-thais-hesitant-and-cautious-about-letting-foreigners-in/

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Buriram United's Uzbek footballer tests positive for Covid-19

By THE NATION

 

 

A footballer from Uzbekistan, who plays in the Thai league, has tested positive for Covid-19 after finishing his mandatory quarantine on August 27.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182241-buriram-uniteds-uzbek-footballer-tests-positive-for-covid-19/

 

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Man who allegedly preyed on drunk people charged with robbery

By THE NATION

 

 

A man was arrested on Friday (September 11) for allegedly robbing drunk people when they were asleep.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182242-man-who-allegedly-preyed-on-drunk-people-charged-with-robbery/

 

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BOT announces 18 public holidays for 2021

By The Nation

 

 

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has announced 18 public holidays in 2021 for financial instiutions.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182243-bot-announces-18-public-holidays-for-2021/

 

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'Govt has adequate funds' to meet commitments to elders, disabled, and state employees' salaries

By The Nation

 

Finance ministry's spokesperson, Lavaron Sangsnit

 

The Finance Ministry has assured that there are sufficient funds in the state coffers to pay living allowance to elders and disabled people as well as the monthly salaries of state officials.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182244-govt-has-adequate-funds-to-meet-commitments-to-elders-disabled-and-state-employees-salaries/

 

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Malaysia shuts border checkpoint with Thailand to control Covid-19

By THE NATION

 

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The Malaysian government has ordered the closure of the Bukit Kayu Hitam border checkpoint, which connects on the Thai side with the Sadao border checkpoint in Songkhla province, from now until September 25 to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182245-malaysia-shuts-border-checkpoint-with-thailand-to-control-covid-19/

 

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THAI flies home 431 Thais from Hong Kong and Taipei

By The Nation

 

 

Thai Airways International (THAI), in cooperation with the Foreign Ministry, brought back 431 Thai nationals stranded in Hong Kong and Taipei.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182246-thai-flies-home-431-thais-from-hong-kong-and-taipei/

 

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Gold price sees big drop amid improving US economic data

By The Nation

 

 

The price of gold dropped by Bt150 per baht weight in morning trade on Saturday (September 12), the Gold Traders Association reported.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182247-gold-price-sees-big-drop-amid-improving-us-economic-data/

 

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Political rallies could drag SET down, say analysts

By The Nation

 

 

Investors in stocks should follow political developments both at home and abroad, as it could pressure the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index next week, market analysts said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182248-political-rallies-could-drag-set-down-say-analysts/

 

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More rain forecast for Phuket

By The Phuket News

 

Rain over Phuket Town this afternoon (Sept 12). Photo: Kiattikul Chumanee

 

PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) is forecasting scattered thundershowers and isolated heavy rains to continue across Phuket and other Andaman coast provinces through to next Thursday (Sept 17).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182249-more-rain-forecast-for-phuket/

 

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Electricity outage to hit areas along bypass road

By The Phuket News

 

Areas along the western side of the bypass road will be affected by the power outage on Wednesday (Sept 16). Image: PEA

 

PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off along a part of the bypass road next Wednesday (Sept 16) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182250-electricity-outage-to-hit-areas-along-bypass-road/

 

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AstraZeneca resumes UK trials of COVID-19 vaccine halted by patient illness

By Michael Holden

 

A test tube labelled with the Vaccine is seen in front of AstraZeneca logo in this illustration taken, September 9, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

 

LONDON (Reuters) - AstraZeneca has resumed British clinical trials of its COVID-19 vaccine, one of the most advanced in development, after getting the green light from safety watchdogs, the company said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182251-astrazeneca-resumes-uk-trials-of-covid-19-vaccine-halted-by-patient-illness/

 

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French 'yellow vests' tussle with police as Paris protests resume

By Gonzalo Fuentes and Ardee Napolitano

 

French CRS riot police officers walk past a burning car during a demonstration of the yellow vests movement in Paris, France September 12, 2020. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

 

PARIS (Reuters) - French police fired tear gas and arrested more than 250 people in Paris on Saturday as they tussled with "yellow vest" protesters seeking to revive an anti-government movement curbed by a coronavirus lockdown this year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182252-french-yellow-vests-tussle-with-police-as-paris-protests-resume/

 

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Weather aids fight against massive wildfires, Trump to visit California

By Deborah Bloom and Adrees Latif

 

Vehicles lie damaged in the aftermath of the Obenchain Fire in Eagle Point, Oregon, U.S., September 11, 2020. REUTERS/Adrees Latif

 

PORTLAND, Ore. (Reuters) - Firefighters took advantage of a welcome break in hot, dry weather on Saturday to make gains against massive wildfires burning across three western states as U.S. President Donald Trump said he would travel to California to see the devastation first-hand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182253-weather-aids-fight-against-massive-wildfires-trump-to-visit-california/

 

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Liverpool and Arsenal off to flying starts in new Premier season

By Simon Evans

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Leeds United - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - September 12, 2020 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah scores their first goal from the penalty spot. Pool via REUTERS/Paul Ellis

 

LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - Liverpool and Arsenal got off to winning starts with victories over promoted sides on the opening day of the new Premier League season on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182254-liverpool-and-arsenal-off-to-flying-starts-in-new-premier-season/

 

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Osaka wins U.S. Open to confirm status as new star

By Amy Tennery

 

Sep 12, 2020; Flushing Meadows, New York, USA; Naomi Osaka of Japan returns the ball against Victoria Azarenka of Belarus in the women's singles final match on day 13 of the 2020 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Naomi Osaka ended Victoria Azarenka's dream run to claim her second U.S. Open title in three years with a 1-6 6-3 6-3 comeback win on Saturday which cemented her status as the sport's leading light both on and off the court.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182255-osaka-wins-us-open-to-confirm-status-as-new-star/

 

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Kragh Andersen wins stage 14 of the Tour de France

By Julien Pretot

 

Cycling - Tour de France - Stage 14 - Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon - France - September 12, 2020. Team Sunweb rider Soren Kragh Andersen of Denmark crosses the finish line Pool via REUTERS/Anne-Christine Poujoulat

 

LYON, France (Reuters) - Denmark's Soren Kragh Andersen timed his effort to perfection to win the 14th stage of the Tour de France, a 194.5-km ride from Clermont-Ferrand on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182256-kragh-andersen-wins-stage-14-of-the-tour-de-france/

 

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Police fire teargas as migrants demand to leave Greek island after fire

By Lefteris Papadimas

 

Refugees and migrants from the destroyed camp of Moria flee tear gas fired by riot police during clashes, on the island of Lesbos, Greece, September 12, 2020. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

 

LESBOS, Greece (Reuters) - Angry migrants left homeless by a blaze at Europe's largest refugee centre demanded to leave the Greek island of Lesbos on Saturday as authorities opened up new tent shelters and European leaders faced growing calls to take in more of the displaced.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182257-police-fire-teargas-as-migrants-demand-to-leave-greek-island-after-fire/

 

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Afghan peace talks open with calls for ceasefire, women's rights

 

 

A general view shows talks between the Afghan government and Taliban insurgents in Doha, Qatar September 12, 2020. Picture taken with a fish-eye lens. REUTERS/Ibraheem al Omari

 

DOHA (Reuters) - Afghan government representatives and Taliban insurgents gathered on Saturday for historic peace talks aimed at ending two decades of war that has killed tens of thousands of combatants and civilians.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182258-afghan-peace-talks-open-with-calls-for-ceasefire-womens-rights/

 

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Deputy PM Wissanu discusses supervision of law enforcement

Praphorn Praphornkul

 

 

BANGKOK(NNT)-In the current political climate, demonstrators are voicing opposition to law enforcement and seeking openness to listen to their pleas, while the difference in political views and opinions between the younger and older generations has become a talking point nation wide. The Deputy Prime Minister, Prof. Dr. Wissanu Krea-ngam, delivered a speech on law enforcement techniques of supervisors at an event to mark the 114th anniversary of the Judge Advocate General’s Department, saying all supervisors must listen to all sides.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182259-deputy-pm-wissanu-discusses-supervision-of-law-enforcement/

 

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Expert Confirms COVID-19 Incubation Period

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 12 (TNA) – A veteran virologist confirmed that the incubation period of the coronavirus disease 2019 in most cases is within 14 days after exposure.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182260-expert-confirms-covid-19-incubation-period/

 

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Don’t risk an overstay: Foreigners in Thailand urged to renew ‘visas’ BEFORE 26 Sept

 

 

The Immigration Bureau has announced that all kinds of long and short term visas can be extended at immigration offices nationwide from now until the 26 September.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182262-don’t-risk-an-overstay-foreigners-in-thailand-urged-to-renew-‘visas’-before-26-sept/

 

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Tourism chief appeals for patience, but admits things will “never be the same”

By The Thaiger

 

 

“The primary source markets would be Northeast Asia and the ASEAN countries, with a customer target of people in good health and high-purchasing power.”

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182263-tourism-chief-appeals-for-patience-but-admits-things-will-“never-be-the-same”/

 

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The week that was in Thailand news: Ten faced Thotsakan! A metaphor for the complexity of Thailand

 

 

Everyone who lives in Thailand – or who wants to gain a deeper understanding of why Thais think or behave the way they do – needs to know about Thotsakan and the story he inhabits.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182264-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-ten-faced-thotsakan-a-metaphor-for-the-complexity-of-thailand/

 

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Henderson, Korda lead with one round to go at ANA Inspiration

 

 

Brooke Henderson (Credit to LPGA)

 

The leaderboard at the ANA Inspiration is absolutely packed with power names and inspiring stories heading into Sunday’s final round.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182265-henderson-korda-lead-with-one-round-to-go-at-ana-inspiration/

 

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Risk of flash floods as heavy rains forecast for most of Thailand

By The Nation

 

Credit: Meteorological Department

 

Thundershowers are forecast for most of the country with isolated heavy rains in some areas.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182266-risk-of-flash-floods-as-heavy-rains-forecast-for-most-of-thailand/

 

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Russians vote in local elections targeted by Kremlin critic Navalny

By Tom Balmforth

 

FILE PHOTO: Russia's President Vladimir Putin, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and Chief of the Russian Land Forces Oleg Salyukov leave after the Victory Day Parade in Red Square in Moscow, Russia June 24, 2020. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

 

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russians vote on Sunday in dozens of local elections that will be scrutinised for signs of discontent with the ruling United Russia party following the suspected poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182268-russians-vote-in-local-elections-targeted-by-kremlin-critic-navalny/

 

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