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Sattahip: Dog tied up and left by the side of the road

 

Daily News

 

Daily News reported that a cruel person had left a 2-3 year old dog by the side of the road in Sattahip in eastern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184172-sattahip-dog-tied-up-and-left-by-the-side-of-the-road/

 

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Supreme Court dismisses Thai firm’s copyright claim over “Ultraman”

 

 

Thailand’s Supreme Court’s Division for Intellectual Property Rights and International Trade has rejected an appeal by a Thai production house, claiming copyright over movies about Japan’s superhero Ultraman.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184173-supreme-court-dismisses-thai-firm’s-copyright-claim-over-“ultraman”/

 

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Video: Schoolgirl mown down on zebra crossing - driver claims she ran out

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A Thai driver told police that he blamed a schoolgirl for running out in front of him

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184174-video-schoolgirl-mown-down-on-zebra-crossing-driver-claims-she-ran-out/

 

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70% of all Phuket tourism businesses remain closed: Governor

By The Phuket News

 

Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew speaking at event in Srisoonthorn yesterday (Sept 23). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has revealed the nearly 70% all tourism businesses across Phuket remain closed due to the economic impact of COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184177-70-of-all-phuket-tourism-businesses-remain-closed-governor/

 

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New ad-hoc centre to track unemployment, help both employers and workers over legal rights

By The Nation

 

 

The Department of Labour Protection and Welfare has launched a new ad-hoc centre to track job losses, hoping to serve as an intermediary to help employers and workers gain access to legal rights.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184185-new-ad-hoc-centre-to-track-unemployment-help-both-employers-and-workers-over-legal-rights/

 

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Top 10 things that have changed in Thailand during the Covid-era

 

 

Things have changed. In some cases they’ve changed a lot and may never be the same again. Many people are suffering as a result of the impacts of lockdowns and the border closures. Entire industries, like aviation and entertainment, have been profoundly affected. Some people are being forced to re-invent their lives as a result. Fears over Covid-19 are causing people to change their habits and re-evaluate their lives. Here are some of the main things we believe have changed since January this year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184187-top-10-things-that-have-changed-in-thailand-during-the-covid-era/

 

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Two returnees from US found positive in state quarantine

By The Nation

 

 

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

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184190-two-returnees-from-us-found-positive-in-state-quarantine/

 

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TAT turning to the "super wealthy" to boost domestic tourism

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that a memorandum of understanding signed between the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade yesterday was designed to convince the super wealthy to holiday in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184176-tat-turning-to-the-super-wealthy-to-boost-domestic-tourism/

 

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Pattaya: Woman claims extortion from men claiming to be police

 

Picture: Ruk Siam

 

A 20 year old woman from Sisaket went to Pattaya police to file a complaint claiming she was extorted out of money by several men claiming to be policemen.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184189-pattaya-woman-claims-extortion-from-men-claiming-to-be-police/

 

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Pattaya: Desperate dad comes to find his daughter on Koh Larn

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

Thai media 77kaoded spoke to a desperate man who they found sleeping rough in the area of Beach Road, Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184196-pattaya-desperate-dad-comes-to-find-his-daughter-on-koh-larn/

 

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Pattaya: Long holiday weekends greeted with a big smile by Chonburi tourism rep

 

Picture: Sophon Cable TV

 

Sophon Cable TV spoke to the chief of Chonburi Attractions Club who they said greeted news of extra long weekends in November and December with a big smile.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184199-pattaya-long-holiday-weekends-greeted-with-a-big-smile-by-chonburi-tourism-rep/

 

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Thai energy policy comes in come criticism by Green Peace

By The Nation

 

 

Thailand’s energy policy has failed to develop solar and wind energy, making Vietnam a hub for foreign investment, employment and production, with these helping reduce the impact on that country’s economy from the Covid-19 crisis, Greenpeace Southeast Asia said in its Southeast Asia Power Sector Scorecard report.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184201-thai-energy-policy-comes-in-come-criticism-by-green-peace/

 

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Police, water cannons stand ready to deal with protesters outside Parliament

By The Nation

 

 

A team of police officers and two water cannon trucks have been made ready to control protesters who will march to Parliament at 4pm on Thursday (September 24).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184205-police-water-cannons-stand-ready-to-deal-with-protesters-outside-parliament/

 

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Floods engulf several Bangkok districts after rain pummels capital

By The Nation

 

 

Several Bangkok districts were swamped by flood water after heavy rains hammered 60 per cent of the capital on Wednesday (September 23).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184208-floods-engulf-several-bangkok-districts-after-rain-pummels-capital/

 

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Energy Ministry’s push for electric vehicles confirmed at Egat’s ‘E Trans E’ event

By The Nation

 

 

At the opening ceremony of “E Trans E” (Electric Transportation of Egat) on Tuesday (September 22), Kulit Sombatsiri, permanent secretary for the Energy Ministry, said the ministry has been pushing for a wider use of electric vehicles in a bid to reduce pollution.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184216-energy-ministry’s-push-for-electric-vehicles-confirmed-at-egat’s-‘e-trans-e’-event/

 

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Sri Panwa Hotel not encroaching on state land, say authorities

By The Nation

 

 

The Phuket Land Office clarified on Thursday (September 24) that the 56 rai the luxury hotel Sri Panwa stands on is not owned by the state.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184218-sri-panwa-hotel-not-encroaching-on-state-land-say-authorities/

 

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Phuket officials ready for Vegetarian Festival

By The Phuket News

 

Street processions will be held, but ‘Mah Song’ spirit mediums are to travel in vehicles and crowd control will be enforced. Photo: PR Dept / file

 

PHUKET: Officials have been assigned to organise traffic police and medical teams to prepare for the upcoming Phuket Vegetarian Festival, to be held Oct 17-25.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184221-phuket-officials-ready-for-vegetarian-festival/

 

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Hopefuls flaunt their style in Miss Universe swimsuit competition

By The Nation

 

Photos by Tanachai Pramarnpanich

 

Beauties vying for the Miss Universe Thailand 2020 crown were seen strutting down the catwalk in swimsuits at InterContinental Hua Hin Hotel on Thursday (September 24).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184223-hua-hin-hopefuls-flaunt-their-style-in-miss-universe-swimsuit-competition/

 

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Myanmar’s ‘maximum containment’ COVID plan pushed to brink as virus surges

By Shoon Naing

 

A woman passes a package to a man behind a makeshift barricade, blocking off a street to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Yangon, Myanmar, September 12, 2020. REUTERS/Shwe Paw Mya Tin/Files

 

YANGON (Reuters) - Myanmar has quarantined tens of thousands of people to prevent a coronavirus outbreak from overwhelming its fragile healthcare system but public health experts and doctors say the strategy is on the brink of collapse as infections surge.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184225-myanmar’s-‘maximum-containment’-covid-plan-pushed-to-brink-as-virus-surges/

 

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Surin woman beats father to death in alcohol-fuelled rage

By The Nation

 

 

Police say an alcoholic woman in Surin beat her 77-year-old father to death for intervening in a fight between her and her husband.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184226-surin-woman-beats-father-to-death-in-alcohol-fuelled-rage/

 

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State of emergency set to be extended through October

By The Nation

 

 

A Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) panel on Thursday said the government should extend the emergency decree for another month. The decision will be discussed by the CCSA next Tuesday before being considered by the Cabinet on Wednesday (September 30).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184237-state-of-emergency-set-to-be-extended-through-october/

 

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PM Visits Chiang Rai to Follow up Haze Problem

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 24 (TNA) – Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha is visiting Chiang Rai province to chair a meeting for prevention and solution of the wildfire and haze problem.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184238-pm-visits-chiang-rai-to-follow-up-haze-problem/

 

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Asian business confidence rebounds sharply, pandemic casts shadow - Thomson Reuters/INSEAD survey

By Nikhil Nainan

 

FILE PHOTO: A worker wearing a face shield and a protective face mask checks the vegetables at a Food Hall Supermarket amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Jakarta, Indonesia July 2, 2020. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana/File Photo

 

BENGALURU, India (Reuters) - Business sentiment among Asian firms rebounded in the third quarter as easing coronavirus restrictions lifted sales but lingering uncertainty over the pandemic thwarted a return to business-as-usual, a Thomson Reuters/INSEAD survey showed.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184239-asian-business-confidence-rebounds-sharply-pandemic-casts-shadow-thomson-reutersinsead-survey/

 

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Singapore to trial business traveller pass as virus curbs ease

 

FILE PHOTO: A woman poses as she shows the recline of a business class seat during a tour of SilkAir's new aircraft, the Boeing 737 Max 8 at Changi Airport in Singapore October 4, 2017. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo

 

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore will pilot a new travel pass for senior executives in the city-state who need to travel regularly for business, authorities said Wednesday, as they further eased some coronavirus-related restrictions.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184240-singapore-to-trial-business-traveller-pass-as-virus-curbs-ease/

 

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Indonesia gives free Bali staycations to test tourism readiness

 

FILE PHOTO: Travellers are seen at the Eka Karya Bali Botanical Garden amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Tabanan, Bali Province, Indonesia August 23, 2020. Picture taken August 23, 2020. Antara Foto/Fikri Yusuf/via REUTERS

 

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia is offering free tours and staycations to 4,440 residents of its resort island of Bali, in a seven-week tourism dry-run to promote the international holiday hotspot and test its coronavirus health protocols.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184242-indonesia-gives-free-bali-staycations-to-test-tourism-readiness/

 

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Airline passengers want to see barriers to boost confidence - industry executives

By Jamie Freed

 

FILE PHOTO: Employees of Wingo Airlines wearing face shields and protective masks are seen inside an airplane at the El Dorado International Airport, amidst the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Bogota, Colombia August 31, 2020. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Airline passengers want visible plastic barriers in the cabin to reinstill confidence in flying during the pandemic, saying they do not all trust industry assurances about high air quality onboard, aviation industry executives said on Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184244-airline-passengers-want-to-see-barriers-to-boost-confidence-industry-executives/

 

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Fax, mail or DHL? Overseas U.S. voters fret ahead of November 3 election

By Luke Baker, Matthew Tostevin and Cassandra Garrison

 

FILE PHOTO: Democratic party volunteers lay out badges at an event in Rome aimed at encouraging U.S. citizens living abroad to vote in the forthcoming presidential election. Picture taken Sept. 15, 2020. REUTERS/Crispian Balmer/File Photo

 

LONDON/BANGKOK/BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - By fax, courier or mail, U.S. voters abroad are going to new lengths to ensure their ballots are counted, with the bitterest election in memory taking place amid a global pandemic, postal disruptions and the incumbent railing against mail-in votes.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184245-fax-mail-or-dhl-overseas-us-voters-fret-ahead-of-november-3-election/

 

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McCann suspect may face more jail time after EU court ruling

By Foo Yun Chee

 

FILE PHOTO: A general view shows the entrance to the "Justizvollzugsanstalt Kiel" prison in Kiel, Germany, June 4, 2020. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer/File Photo

 

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A German man whom investigators suspect of murdering British toddler Madeleine McCann and currently jailed for drug dealing may face more prison time after Europe's top court retroactively cleared his extradition to Germany for a rape charge.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184247-mccann-suspect-may-face-more-jail-time-after-eu-court-ruling/

 

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Thailand to Send Medical Aid to Myanmar amid Covid-19

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 24 (TNA) – Thailand will send RT-PCR test kits and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Myanmar for support the fight against Covid-19.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184248-thailand-to-send-medical-aid-to-myanmar-amid-covid-19/

 

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Dogs used to detect coronavirus in pilot project at Helsinki airport

By Anne Kauranen

 

Coronavirus sniffing dogs named Miika and Titta are introduced at the Evidensia veterinary clinic in Vantaa, Finland September 2, 2020. The dogs are trained to detect SARS-CoV-2 from arriving passengers at the Helsinki-Vantaa international airport. Lehtikuva/Antti Aimo-Koivisto via REUTERS

 

HELSINKI (Reuters) - Dogs trained to detect the novel coronavirus began sniffing passenger samples at Finland's Helsinki-Vantaa airport this week, authorities said, in a pilot project running alongside more usual testing at the airport.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184249-dogs-used-to-detect-coronavirus-in-pilot-project-at-helsinki-airport/