rooster59 Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 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/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 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/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 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/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 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/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 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/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rooster59 Posted September 26, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 26, 2020 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/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rooster59 Posted September 26, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 26, 2020 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/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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