THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 27 Sep 2020

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American expat charged with defamation after leaving multiple negative reviews online

 

 

Koh Chang, file photo

 

An American expat is being sued by a resort in Koh Chang after leaving negative reviews online.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184595-american-expat-charged-with-defamation-after-leaving-multiple-negative-reviews-online/

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Strengthening dollar pulls gold price down

By The Nation

 

 

The price of gold dropped by Bt100 per baht weight in morning trade on Saturday (September 26), the Gold Traders Association reported.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184613-strengthening-dollar-pulls-gold-price-down/

 

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Negative factors likely to influence baht, SET next week

By The Nation

 

 

Various domestic and international negative factors would pressure the baht and stock market next week, experts said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184614-negative-factors-likely-to-influence-baht-set-next-week/

 

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Teen who allegedly duped online sellers arrested

By THE NATION

 

 

Thailand's Action Taskforce for Information Technology Crime Suppression (TACTICS) on Friday arrested a 19-year-old male for alleged cyber-fraud, for tricking several people to transfer their money to him.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184617-teen-who-allegedly-duped-online-sellers-arrested/

 

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Pheu Thai leader Sompong steps down as executive resignations rock party

By The Nation

 

Pheu Thai chief Sompong Amornwiwat

 

Pheu Thai chief Sompong Amornwiwat on Saturday resigned as leader of the main opposition party.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184618-pheu-thai-leader-sompong-steps-down-as-executive-resignations-rock-party/

 

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CCSA to consider guidelines on Sept 28 for Special Tourist Visa scheme

By The Nation

 

 

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is expected to consider guidelines for reopening the country to foreign tourists under the Special Tourist Visa (STV) scheme on September 28, the government's deputy spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184620-ccsa-to-consider-guidelines-on-sept-28-for-special-tourist-visa-scheme/

 

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Visitors rush to Nakhon Sawan mountain after legendary monkey king 'sighted'

By The Nation

 

 

Hundreds of visitors have flocked to the Khao Nor mountain in Nakhon Sawan province to catch a glimpse of the giant "monkey king", after news that he had been spotted was reported on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184623-visitors-rush-to-nakhon-sawan-mountain-after-legendary-monkey-king-sighted/

 

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School sacks teacher caught assaulting kindergartners, offers legal help to parents in prosecuting her

By THE NATION

 

 

A school in Nonthaburi province on Friday apologised to the parents of kindergarten students who were subjected to physical abuse by a teacher.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184626-school-sacks-teacher-caught-assaulting-kindergartners-offers-legal-help-to-parents-in-prosecuting-her/

 

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Commerce Ministry destroys counterfeit goods to boost trade confidence

Praphorn Praphornkul

 

 

BANGKOK(NNT)-In the interest of tourist safety once the COVID-19 situation moderates, the Ministry of Commerce is cracking down on counterfeit pharmaceuticals in tourist destinations, while also stepping up efforts against intellectual property (IP) infringements, after already destroying some 700,000 fake goods valued at more than 350 million baht, as a sign of intent to trade partners.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184627-commerce-ministry-destroys-counterfeit-goods-to-boost-trade-confidence/

 

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OCPB helping customers receive refunds on canceled flights

Praphorn Praphornkul

 

 

BANGKOK(NNT)-In response to flight cancellations due to the COVID-19 situation, many customers have received refunds from airlines, thanks to the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB), as the agency is following up on related legal issues.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184628-ocpb-helping-customers-receive-refunds-on-canceled-flights/

 

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Energy Minister expects full economic recovery in 2 years

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK(NNT)-Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister for economic affairs and Minister of Energy has revealed an outlook for Thailand’s economy to fully recover from the COVID-19 crisis in 2 years, with the debt-to-GDP ratio maintained below 60 percent.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184629-energy-minister-expects-full-economic-recovery-in-2-years/

 

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Thailand Supports UN in Facing Challenges

 

 

BANGKOK, Sept 26 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha confirmed Thailand’s support for the United Nations in coping with challenges and achieving sustainable development and promised assistance for the development of COVID-19 vaccines.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184631-thailand-supports-un-in-facing-challenges/

 

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Sudarat quits as Pheu Thai Party’s strategic chief

 

 

Photo by YE AUNG THU / AFP
 

Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan has resigned as the chief of strategy for Thailand’s opposition Pheu Thai Party, and Anudit Nakhontap, the party’s secretary-general, is expected to follow suit.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184633-sudarat-quits-as-pheu-thai-party’s-strategic-chief/

 

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Protesters scuffle with police at London anti-lockdown demo

 

 

Thousands of protesters gathered in Trafalgar Square in central London on Saturday (September 26) to protest against the British government's recently toughened COVID-19 restrictions.

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Protesters at a central London anti-lockdown rally scuffled with police officers on Saturday who were trying to break up the demonstration because of a lack of social distancing.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184634-protesters-scuffle-with-police-at-london-anti-lockdown-demo/

 

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Paris knife attack suspect says he was targeting Charlie Hebdo - police source

By Matthias Blamont

 

A French police stands near the Opera Bastille where a suspect in a stabbing attack near the former offices of the magazine Charlie Hebdo has been arrested in Paris, France September 25, 2020. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

 

PARIS (Reuters) - A man arrested in Paris after two people were wounded with a meat cleaver says he was targeting weekly satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in the attack, a police source said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184635-paris-knife-attack-suspect-says-he-was-targeting-charlie-hebdo-police-source/

 

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Penalty awards help Everton and United, Chelsea fight back

By Simon Evans

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Crystal Palace v Everton - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - September 26, 2020 Everton's Richarlison celebrates scoring their second goal Pool via REUTERS/Bradley Collyer

 

(Reuters) - Early leaders Everton maintained their perfect start to the season with a 2-1 win at Crystal Palace, while a penalty in the 10th minute of stoppage time gave Manchester United a 3-2 win at Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184636-penalty-awards-help-everton-and-united-chelsea-fight-back/

 

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Motor racing: Hamilton on pole in Russia with sights on Schumacher record

By Alan Baldwin

 

Formula One F1 - Russian Grand Prix - Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia - September 26, 2020 Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton during practice Bryn Lennon/Pool via REUTERS

 

(Reuters) - Formula One championship leader Lewis Hamilton roared back from qualifying drama at the Russian Grand Prix on Saturday to put his Mercedes on pole position for what could be a record-equalling 91st victory.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184637-motor-racing-hamilton-on-pole-in-russia-with-sights-on-schumacher-record/

 

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Golf: Long rides red hot putter to Puntacana lead

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Sep 17, 2020; Mamaroneck, New York, USA; Adam Long hits his tee shot on the 2nd hole during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Winged Foot Golf Club - West. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

 

(Reuters) - Adam Long moved into position to give himself a belated birthday present on Saturday, grabbing a two-shot lead heading into the final round of the Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship in the Dominican Republic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184638-golf-long-rides-red-hot-putter-to-puntacana-lead/

 

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Malaysia's ruling coalition wins first electoral test in boost for PM Muhyiddin

By Joseph Sipalan

 

FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: Malaysia's Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin gestures after his cabinet announcement in Putrajaya, Malaysia March 9, 2020. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng/File Photo

 

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's ruling coalition won a key state election on Saturday, in a vote that was widely seen as a referendum on his seven-month-old administration.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184639-malaysias-ruling-coalition-wins-first-electoral-test-in-boost-for-pm-muhyiddin/

 

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Indonesia reports 4,494 new coronavirus infections, 90 deaths: health ministry

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Workers wearing protective suits bury a coffin at the burial area provided by the government for victims of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Pondok Ranggon cemetery complex, as the outbreak continues in Jakarta, Indonesia, September 24, 2020. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan

 

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia reported 4,494 new coronavirus infections on Saturday, taking the total number of cases to 271,339, official data from the health ministry showed on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184642-indonesia-reports-4494-new-coronavirus-infections-90-deaths-health-ministry/

 

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Philippines surpasses 300,000 confirmed coronavirus cases

 

 

FILE PHOTO: A healthcare worker takes blood sample from a passenger at a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) drive-thru testing center in Manila, Philippines, July 15, 2020. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo

 

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines' health ministry on Saturday reported 2,747 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections and 88 additional fatalities, bringing the total in the country to 301,256 cases and 5,284 deaths.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184643-philippines-surpasses-300000-confirmed-coronavirus-cases/

 

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Pacquiao, mixed martial arts star McGregor to fight in 2021

 

 

FILE PHOTO: MMA Mixed Martial Arts - UFC 246 - Welterweight - Conor McGregor v Donald Cerrone - T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States - January 18, 2020 Conor McGregor before his fight against Donald Cerrone REUTERS/Mike Blake

 

MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine boxing champion Manny Pacquiao will face former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor in the ring next year, and part of proceeds from the fight will go to coronavirus victims in his country, his office said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184647-pacquiao-mixed-martial-arts-star-mcgregor-to-fight-in-2021/

 

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The week that was in Thailand news: Welcome back to Amazing Thailand; but beware of turbulence ahead!

 

 

It used to be so simple to be a tourist to Thailand in the old days. If you were lucky enough to come from the preferred countries, all you did was buy an air ticket, turn up and head for your budget hotel in one of the tourist ghettos of Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184650-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-welcome-back-to-amazing-thailand-but-beware-of-turbulence-ahead/

 

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Phuket: More than 40,000 out of work and it'll only get worse if foreign tourists don't come back

 

 

Image: Manager

 

Evidence presented to a visiting government commission in Phuket showed that nearly 43,000 people had lost their jobs between March and July during the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184570-phuket-more-than-40000-out-of-work-and-itll-only-get-worse-if-foreign-tourists-dont-come-back/

 

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Thai PM urges UN to ensure all countries have access to COVID-19 vaccines

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha has urged the United Nations to play a leading role in ensuring that all countries get equal access to COVID-19 vaccines, if and when they become available.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184653-thai-pm-urges-un-to-ensure-all-countries-have-access-to-covid-19-vaccines/

 

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Phuket promotes domestic tourism to help economic recovery

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

PHUKET(NNT)-Businesses in Phuket that used to rely on foreign tourists are now trying to attract domestic tourists for their survival due to the COVID-19 implications affecting international travel. Local agencies, such as Karon subdistrict, have launched stimulation campaigns to help local economies and attract more domestic tourists to the area.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184655-phuket-promotes-domestic-tourism-to-help-economic-recovery/

 

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EGAT launches electric motorbike taxis, boats

supawadee wangsri

 

 

BANGKOK(NNT)-The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has launched prototype electric motorbike taxis and boats to support electric vehicle use in public transportation, aiming to reduce air pollution and particulate matter of 2.5 microns or less (PM2.5).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184656-egat-launches-electric-motorbike-taxis-boats/

 

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Madrid at 'serious risk' without tougher COVID-19 rules, health minister warns

 

FILE PHOTO: Spain's Health Minister Salvador Illa visits the Monastery of Santa Maria de Poblet, north of Tarragona, Spain, July 20, 2020. REUTERS/Albert Gea/File Photo

 

MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's health minister urged authorities in Madrid on Saturday to tighten restrictions in the coronavirus hotspot, warning that the capital's residents and surrounding regions were at "serious risk" without tougher curbs.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184659-madrid-at-serious-risk-without-tougher-covid-19-rules-health-minister-warns/

 

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Monsoon extends sway over most parts of Thailand

By The Nation

 

Credit: Meteorological Department

 

More showers are forecast for most of the country with isolated heavy rain in the Northeast, the East and the South, the Thailand Meteorological Department said on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184661-monsoon-extends-sway-over-most-parts-of-thailand/

 

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