Indian Woman Strips in Defence Against Theft Claim

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Red shirt leaders Weng, Pichet, Veera taste freedom

By The Nation

 

Weng Tojirakarn

 

Three Democracy Against Dictatorship, or red-shirt, leaders Weng Tojirakarn, Pichet Sukchindathong and Veerakarn Musikapong were released from the Thai Department of Corrections Hospital at 2pm yesterday (September 15) due to old age and on health grounds.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182774-red-shirt-leaders-weng-pichet-veera-taste-freedom/

 

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Immigration arrest 11 Chinese for illegal entry after they are dumped at a gas station

 

Picture: New Na

 

Naew Na reported that a gas station owner in Wang Thong district of Phitsanulok contacted the police after 11 Chinese men were dumped there.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182775-immigration-arrest-11-chinese-for-illegal-entry-after-they-are-dumped-at-a-gas-station/

 

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Environment Minister orders litter in national park returned to the litterbugs

 

 

Thailand’s Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varavuth Silpa-archa has come up with a way to deal with littering at Khao Yai national park, by sending the trash back to those who left it.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182778-environment-minister-orders-litter-in-national-park-returned-to-the-litterbugs/

 

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Metropolitan Police ready 2,000 officers to keep order at September 19 rally

By THE NATION

 

 

The Metropolitan Police Bureau will draft at least 2,000 police officers to maintain law and order as well as facilitate traffic flow at Saturday’s (September 19) rally led by the United Front of Thammasat and Demonstration group at Thammasat University’s Tha Prachan campus in Bangkok, deputy commissioner Pol Maj-General Somprasong Yenthuam said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182781-metropolitan-police-ready-2000-officers-to-keep-order-at-september-19-rally/

 

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Pattaya: Police soon have bank robbers in custody and the loot - but it's cartoon money!

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Pattaya's finest sprung into action after two burly men arrived at the Government Housing Bank in North Pattaya and ordered the customers on the ground and a female staffer to hand over the cash at gunpoint. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182786-pattaya-police-soon-have-bank-robbers-in-custody-and-the-loot-but-its-cartoon-money/

 

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Two foreigners, 8 returnees found positive in state quarantine

By The Nation

 

 

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration today (September 16) reported ten cases in state quarantine over a 24-hour period.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182787-two-foreigners-8-returnees-found-positive-in-state-quarantine/

 

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Thai-US cooperation in HIV, COVID-19 vaccine development

 

   

BANGKOK(NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, and the Ambassador of the United States of America (USA) to the Kingdom of Thailand, Michael George DeSombre, have agreed to strengthen cooperation between the two nations in COVID-19 vaccine development in Thailand. The Public Health Minister says the Thai government is ready to support vaccine development by any institution, so that Thai people will have access to a vaccine, once one is developed.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182790-thai-us-cooperation-in-hiv-covid-19-vaccine-development/

 

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Mobile Immigration service available on Koh Samui

 

 

Surat Thani Immigration will be holding a mobile service on Koh Samui for foreigners who need to extend their visas.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182791-mobile-immigration-service-available-on-koh-samui/

 

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Hua Hin: "AI" capabilities in city's 53 million baht integrated CCTV system

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported that local officials led by Hua Hin mayor Nopporn Wutthikun accompanied by police chiefs inspected the resort's brand new CCTV system. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182796-hua-hin-ai-capabilities-in-citys-53-million-baht-integrated-cctv-system/

 

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DDC chief dismisses claim of Myanmar boy getting Covid-19 infection in Thailand

By THE NATION

 

Suwannachai Wattanayingcharoenhai

 

In relation to the case of a Myanmar toddler reportedly picking up a Covid-19 infection in Thailand, Department of Disease Control (DDC) director general Dr Suwannachai Wattanayingcharoenhai said on Wednesday (September 16) that it was quite impossible when all facts are taken into account.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182798-ddc-chief-dismisses-claim-of-myanmar-boy-getting-covid-19-infection-in-thailand/

 

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Over 6,000 people get dengue fever in 4 provinces

By THE NATION

 

 

More than 6,000 people have been hit by dengue fever, four of whom have died, in four northeastern provinces in eight months.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182801-over-6000-people-get-dengue-fever-in-4-provinces/

 

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Six students hurt after van driver fails to repair faulty brakes, hits 3 cars

By The Nation

 

 

An Anuban Wat Nang Nai School van with faulty brakes crashed into three cars, leaving six students injured in Ang Thong province yesterday (September 15).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182818-six-students-hurt-after-van-driver-fails-to-repair-faulty-brakes-hits-3-cars/

 

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Woman held for turning row over van seat into physical battle

By The Nation

 

 

The woman who attacked a fellow passenger for occupying a seat ahead of her was arrested on Wednesday (September 16) over charges of physical assault and insulting another person.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182819-woman-held-for-turning-row-over-van-seat-into-physical-battle/

 

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Officials armed with tranquiliser guns in hunt for wandering bears

By THE NATION

 

 

Officials confirmed on Wednesday (September 16) that the two bears who have been terrorising Khon Kaen residents have yet to be captured and that one of them broke a cage set up to trap them.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182821-officials-armed-with-tranquiliser-guns-in-hunt-for-wandering-bears/

 

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Chuan blames MPs for delaying 2021 budget

By THE NATION

 

 

House Speaker Chuan Leekpai said on Wednesday (September 16) that the national budget for fiscal 2021 will miss its October 1 deadline because the House of Representatives wants more time to review all the documents. He said the delay cannot be blamed on the Budget Bureau.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182822-chuan-blames-mps-for-delaying-2021-budget/

 

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Baffling case: Wang Nam Khiao police probe incident of charred corpse inside burnt truck

By The Nation

 

 

Nakhon Ratchasima’s Wang Nam Khiao police are investigating a case of a burnt six-wheel truck with a corpse inside, focusing on personal or business conflicts or even a mugging.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182823-baffling-case-wang-nam-khiao-police-probe-incident-of-charred-corpse-inside-burnt-truck/

 

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PM Prayut: Government has no problem with holding constitutional referendum

 

   

BANGKOK(NNT) - Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, says the government doesn’t mind if it has to hold a constitutional referendum, while urging all sides to ensure the safety of people taking part in anti-government rallies.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182829-pm-prayut-government-has-no-problem-with-holding-constitutional-referendum/

 

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Body of retired police officer, 79, found pinned under tree in Patong

By The Phuket News

 

The body of Mr Seri, 79, was found pinned under a tree on a steep hillside. Photo: Patong Police

 

PHUKET: The body of a 79-year-old retired police officer was found pinned under a fallen tree in the jungle just north of the intersection of Phra Baramee Rd and Rath-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd in Patong yesterday afternoon (Sept 15).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182832-body-of-retired-police-officer-79-found-pinned-under-tree-in-patong/

 

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No memorial service for victims of One-Two-Go flight crash in Phuket

By The Phuket News

 

Rescue workers stand next to the wreckage of Thai budget carrier One-Two-Go plane in September 2007. Photo: AFP

 

PHUKET: As has become tradition for officials and staff at Phuket International Airport, there will be no official memorial service in Phuket today to remember the 90 people who died in the crash of One-Two-Go flight on this day 13 years ago.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182833-no-memorial-service-for-victims-of-one-two-go-flight-crash-in-phuket/

 

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Ride to school becomes a nightmare for students

By The Nation

 

 

A pick-up truck packed with more than 20 students from Ubon Ratchathani’s Khemmarat Technical College flipped over on Wednesday (September 16) after it swerved to avoid a dog.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182837-ubon-ratchathani-ride-to-school-becomes-a-nightmare-for-students/

 

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TAT Welcomes Extended Holiday Plan

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 16 (TNA) — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) welcomes the government’s plan to announce extended holidays to stimulate tourism late this year as nearly 10 billion baht changed hands during the previous four-day holiday in lieu of the Songkran festival.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182861-tat-welcomes-extended-holiday-plan/

 

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Thailand Braces for Tropical Storm “Noul”

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 16 (TNA) – Agriculture Minister Chalermchai Sri-on ordered the Royal Irrigation Department to brace for the tropical storm “Noul”, which will move into northeastern Thailand this weekend.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182863-thailand-braces-for-tropical-storm-“noul”/

 

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PM Discusses Economic Solutions

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 16 (TNA) — Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha discussed economic solutions with economists and found useful proposals.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182867-pm-discusses-economic-solutions/

 

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More Money for Poor People

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 16 (TNA) –The government’s Center for Economic Situation Administration resolved to increase financial aid for holders of government welfare cards by 500 baht per month for three months until December and also start its cash handout project.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182868-more-money-for-poor-people/

 

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Madonna to direct film of her own life story

By Mark Savage

 

The film will chart Madonna's rise to fame "in a man's world" / GETTY IMAGES

 

Pop icon Madonna has announced she will direct a film about her own life and career.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182872-madonna-to-direct-film-of-her-own-life-story/

 

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The 'fighting Islamophobia' books for young adults

By Manish Pandey and Levi Jouavel

 

Some of the books analysed in the research / ANNA PERERA, MUHAMMAD KHAN, ALAN GIBBONS

 

A girl being groomed to become a suicide bomber might not sound like the most child-friendly novel.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182873-the-fighting-islamophobia-books-for-young-adults/

 

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Hour-Long Pandemic Special Episode Of South Park Is Coming This Month

By STEWART PERRIE

 

 

South Park has iconically covered all the major events that have happened in the world over the past few seasons.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182874-hour-long-pandemic-special-episode-of-south-park-is-coming-this-month/

 

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Immigration Bureau gets ready for tourists making most of new long-stay visa

By The Nation

 

 

The Immigration Bureau has started making preparations for an influx of foreign tourists now that the government has started offering long-stay visas to stimulate the economy.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182877-immigration-bureau-gets-ready-for-tourists-making-most-of-new-long-stay-visa/

 

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Thailand plans $1.6 billion of cash handouts to boost consumption

 

FILE PHOTO: A boy and his father, who are affected by the government's measures against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), receive free food at a food pantry installed by people who want to donate at a community in Bangkok, Thailand, May 11, 2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand plans cash handouts worth 51 billion baht ($1.64 billion) to boost domestic consumption and support an economy struggling from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, a government official said on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182878-thailand-plans-16-billion-of-cash-handouts-to-boost-consumption/

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Apple rolls out virtual fitness service, subscription bundle, catering to pandemic work-from-home

By Stephen Nellis

 

Apple's Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams unveils Apple Watch Series 6 during a special event at the company's headquarters of Apple Park in a still image from video released in Cupertino, California, U.S. September 15, 2020. Apple Inc/Handout via REUTERS

 

(Reuters) - Apple Inc rolled out a new virtual fitness service and a bundle of all its subscriptions, Apple One, focusing a holiday-season product launch on services that are the backbone of Apple's growth strategy and that cater to customers working at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1182879-apple-rolls-out-virtual-fitness-service-subscription-bundle-catering-to-pandemic-work-from-home/