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Thailand Golf - What Expats and International Visitors Really Think

 

 

 

With all the recent discussions on whether Thai caddies should be compulsory, well over 2/3rds of golfers polled in Thaivisa’s Golf in Thailand Survey just published, actually agreed that Caddies do enhance their round of golf.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184032-thailand-golf-what-expats-and-international-visitors-really-think/

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DSI to investigate Sripanwa land claims

By The Phuket News

 

Representing the anti-corruption group, Weera Somkhwamkit this morning (Sept 25) filed the request to DSI Chief Pol Lt Col Korawat Panprapakorn. Photo: DSI

 

PHUKET: The Secretary General of the People’s Network Against Corruption has filed a request to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to investigate the land ownership of the Sripanwa resort located on Phuket’s Cape Panwa and to reinvestigate cases related to former Phuket Land Office chief Tawatchai Anukul.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184487-dsi-to-investigate-sripanwa-land-claims/

 

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SET continues slide as Thailand edges toward political turmoil

By The Nation

 

 

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index continued its week-long slide on Friday, closing at 1,244.94, down 2.52 points or 0.20 per cent. Total transactions amounted to Bt45.62 billion with an index high of 1,256.40 and a low of 1,241.66.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184488-set-continues-slide-as-thailand-edges-toward-political-turmoil/

 

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Japan PM tells U.N. Tokyo is determined to host Olympics next year

By Kiyoshi Takenaka

 

FILE PHOTO: Yoshihide Suga speaks during a news conference following his confirmation as Prime Minister of Japan in Tokyo, Japan September 16, 2020. Carl Court/Pool via REUTERS

 

(Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga told the United Nations General Assembly on Friday Japan is determined to host the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 after the games were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184489-japan-pm-tells-un-tokyo-is-determined-to-host-olympics-next-year/

 

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Trump to nominate conservative judge Amy Coney Barrett to succeed Ginsburg, sources say

By Steve Holland and Lawrence Hurley

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Judge Amy Coney Barrett, a law professor at Notre Dame University, poses in an undated photograph obtained from Notre Dame University September 19, 2020. Matt Cashore/Notre Dame University/Handout via REUTERS

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump plans on Saturday to name conservative federal appeals court judge Amy Coney Barrett to fill the vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court created by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, two sources said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184490-trump-to-nominate-conservative-judge-amy-coney-barrett-to-succeed-ginsburg-sources-say/

 

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UK pledges £340 million for WHO, calls for end to 'ugly rifts'

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, September 22, 2020. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will pledge on Saturday a 30% increase in funding for the World Health Organization while urging reforms to the global health body and calling for a revival of cross-border cooperation to end "ugly rifts".

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184491-uk-pledges-£340-million-for-who-calls-for-end-to-ugly-rifts/

 

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Tears, push-ups mark historic goodbye for Ginsburg at U.S. Capitol

By Patricia Zengerle

 

The casket of the late Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is carried following ceremonies honoring Ginsburg at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., September 25, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/Pool

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a champion of gender equality, made history again on Friday as the first woman and first Jewish person to lie in state in the U.S. Capitol, in a ceremony marked by soaring music, tears and even push-ups.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184492-tears-push-ups-mark-historic-goodbye-for-ginsburg-at-us-capitol/

 

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Military plane carrying air force cadets crashes in Ukraine, killing 22

By Natalia Zinets

 

Rescuers inspect wreckages of the Ukrainian military Antonov An-26 plane after crashing outside of Chuhuiv town, Ukraine, September 25, 2020. REUTERS/Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy

 

KYIV (Reuters) - A military transport plane carrying air force cadets crashed and burst into flames near a highway in northeastern Ukraine on Friday evening, killing at least 22 people on board, officials said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184493-military-plane-carrying-air-force-cadets-crashes-in-ukraine-killing-22/

 

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Anti-fake news centre detects sharp rise in Covid-19 misinformation

By The Nation

 

 

An alarming rise in fake news during the Covid-19 outbreak has left authorities scrambling to tackle the problem.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184495-anti-fake-news-centre-detects-sharp-rise-in-covid-19-misinformation/

 

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Thailand gearing up for sustainable energy future, minister tells Smart Cities expo

By THE NATION

 

Supattanapong Punmeechaow

 

Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow has highlighted long-term policies to promote sustainable Thai energy under the “BCG” – bio, circular, and green economy – concept.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184496-thailand-gearing-up-for-sustainable-energy-future-minister-tells-smart-cities-expo/

 

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BOT plans credit-term limit as SMEs hit by big firms’ delaying tactics

By The Nation

 

Experts brief the press about plans to introduce a mandatory credit term with financial penalties. From left, Thita Phakanont, Sauwanee Thairungroj, Chitkasem Pornprapunt.

 

The central bank plans to punish large firms who delay paying their debts to small companies.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184497-bot-plans-credit-term-limit-as-smes-hit-by-big-firms’-delaying-tactics/

 

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WHART gets green light to raise capital for EEC project

By The Nation

 

 

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has permitted WHA Premium Growth Real Estate Investment Trust (WHART) to raise capital for a sixth time for its Bt3.23-billion built-to-suit project.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184498-whart-gets-green-light-to-raise-capital-for-eec-project/

 

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Global COVID-19 death toll could hit 2 million before vaccine in wide use - WHO

 

 

FILE PHOTO: A logo is pictured on the headquarters of the World Health Orgnaization (WHO) ahead of a meeting of the Emergency Committee on the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Geneva, Switzerland, January 30, 2020. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

 

GENEVA/ZURICH (Reuters) - The global death toll from COVID-19 could double to 2 million before a successful vaccine is widely used and could be even higher without concerted action to curb the pandemic, an official at the World Health Organization said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184505-global-covid-19-death-toll-could-hit-2-million-before-vaccine-in-wide-use-who/

 

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Rains expected to ease across the country

By THE NATION

 

 

The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Saturday that the monsoon trough lies across the North and the upper Northeast while the weakening southwest monsoon prevails across the Andaman Sea and the South, resulting in less rain all over the country.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184508-rains-expected-to-ease-across-the-country/

 

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Thailand Road Carnage: At least seven dead in early morning Korat tour bus smash - driver "fell asleep"

 

 

Image: Daily News

 

Around 4.30 am today Pho Klang police in Nakhon Ratchasima received reports of a tour bus having smashed into a truck trailer at an intersection on the Korat to Kabinburi Route 304.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184510-thailand-road-carnage-at-least-seven-dead-in-early-morning-korat-tour-bus-smash-driver-fell-asleep/

 

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Quarantine could come down to TEN days but not seven, says top doc

 

 

Image: Daily News

 

A leading adviser to the Thai health ministry has suggested that Thailand could work towards cutting the coronavirus quarantine time to ten days but no less.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184511-quarantine-could-come-down-to-ten-days-but-not-seven-says-top-doc/

 

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Covid-19 effect: Thai economy takes 7.8% hit for 2020 - recovery two years away

 

Image: Manager 

 

The monetary policy committee of the Bank of Thailand estimates that the Thai economy will contract 7.8% this year due to the disastrous effect of the coronavirus pandemic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184512-covid-19-effect-thai-economy-takes-78-hit-for-2020-recovery-two-years-away/

 

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Pattaya: Tragic scene as Dutch pensioner's wife arrives at drowning

 

 

"A heartbroken wife" - Image: Sanook

 

Police and Sawang Boriboon rescue services were called to the beach near Walking Street at 7 pm last night after a body was seen floating in the sea.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184513-pattaya-tragic-scene-as-dutch-pensioners-wife-arrives-at-drowning/

 

 

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Pheu Thai faces inner turmoil as Sudarat and five key members resign from their posts

By THE NATION

 

 

In a surprise development, Sudarat Keyuraphan has quit as chief strategist of Pheu Thai Party.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184515-pheu-thai-faces-inner-turmoil-as-sudarat-and-five-key-members-resign-from-their-posts/

 

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Ex School director backs his Pajero through a wall at Chaiyaphum hospital

 

 

Image: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that staff in the emergency room at Chaiyaphum Ram Hospital in muang district of the north eastern Thai city were shocked when they heard a loud noise outside.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184516-ex-school-director-backs-his-pajero-through-a-wall-at-chaiyaphum-hospital/

 

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A memorable event! A thousand female hopefuls vie for 15 positions as border rangers

 

 

Image: Daily News

 

Thai media Daily News said it was a historical event when around 1000 Thai women turned up at a military base in Pattani in Thailand's troubled far south.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184518-a-memorable-event-a-thousand-female-hopefuls-vie-for-15-positions-as-border-rangers/

 

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Koh Samet: Missing dog rescue after being found swimming in the middle of the sea!

 

 

Image: Daily News

 

Rescue personnel were called yesterday after reports from a ferry that a black dog was swimming 500 meters offshore between Koh Samet and Ban Phe on the mainland.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184519-koh-samet-missing-dog-rescue-after-being-found-swimming-in-the-middle-of-the-sea/

 

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Female prisoner escapes from Phuket hospital

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Siri Phodam, 58, escaped from her convoy officer yesterday morning (Sept 26). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Police and prison guards are searching for a female prisoner who escaped from Vachira Phuket Hospital during her doctor appointment yesterday morning (Sept 26).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184521-female-prisoner-escapes-from-phuket-hospital/

 

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Police trying to identify man whose decomposed body was retrieved from sea

By THE NATION

 

 

A decomposed body was found floating in the sea off Chonburi province on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184522-police-trying-to-identify-man-whose-decomposed-body-was-retrieved-from-sea/

 

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Moyes to manage West Ham from home, says assistant

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal v West Ham United - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - September 19, 2020. West Ham United manager David Moyes. Pool via REUTERS/Ian Walton /File Photo

 

(Reuters) - West Ham United assistant coach Alan Irvine has confirmed boss David Moyes will still be in charge for Sunday's Premier League game against Wolverhampton Wanderers, but from home as he is still self-isolating.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184526-moyes-to-manage-west-ham-from-home-says-assistant/

 

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Man City's injured Jesus ruled out of Brazil qualifiers

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester City - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain - September 21, 2020 Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring their third goal Pool via REUTERS/Marc Atkins

 

(Reuters) - Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus will be sidelined for next month's World Cup qualifiers after being injured in Manchester City's Premier League match at Wolverhampton Wanderers, the Brazilian football federation (CBF) said Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184528-man-citys-injured-jesus-ruled-out-of-brazil-qualifiers/

 

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Three more Covid-19 cases found in state quarantine

By THE NATION

 

 

There were three Covid-19 cases in state quarantine over a 24-hour period, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184531-three-more-covid-19-cases-found-in-state-quarantine/

 

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PM urges UN members to keep faith in multilateral system and shun anti-globalisation efforts

By The Nation

 

Prayut Chan-o-cha

 

Adherence to the multilateral system and unity among member countries are important to overcome the Covid-19 crisis, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Friday while addressing the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly via video conference.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184534-pm-urges-un-members-to-keep-faith-in-multilateral-system-and-shun-anti-globalisation-efforts/

 

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Top Bollywood actresses questioned in drug probe

 

 

71st Cannes Film Festival - Screening of the film "Ash Is Purest White" (Jiang hu er nv) in competition - Red Carpet Arrivals - Cannes, France, May 11, 2018. Deepika Padukone poses. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau/Files

 

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Three popular Bollywood actresses were questioned on Saturday in a drug probe that has sent shockwaves through India's film industry, already hurt by COVID-19 lockdowns.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184582-top-bollywood-actresses-questioned-in-drug-probe/

 

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Van Morrison takes fans back to magic time in coronavirus-shrouded London

By Angus MacSwan

 

FILE PHOTO: Northern Irish musician Van Morrison performs in Sondika, near Bilbao, northern Spain, June 2, 2017. REUTERS/Vincent West

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Veteran singer Van Morrison blew away the coronavirus blues in London on Friday night with a performance of stirring and soulful music that transported fans back to happier times - and kept the spirit of live music alive.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184583-van-morrison-takes-fans-back-to-magic-time-in-coronavirus-shrouded-london/