The Great Expat Explore Hotel Stay Prize Draw Giveaway

 

Early this year Thaivisa.com launched Expat Explore designed to help domestic travel in Thailand through Expat travel. Thaivisa went to the industry and negotiated hard to get the best possible travel rates for its Expat members in exchange for free advertising.

 

 

The market responded and Expats not surprisingly redeemed these wonderful offers and started to travel more throughout Thailand, a win-win in every sense.

 

To celebrate this and further push Expat Explore Thaivisa have again teamed up with hoteliers throughout Thailand to offer 10 lucky winners free hotel accommodation ranging from 1 to 2 nights. We also have over 10 other runner prizes of vouchers for hotel stay at 40% - 50% off.

 

More information: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1184027-the-great-expat-explore-hotel-stay-prize-draw-giveaway/

Thailand delays hosting of first foreign tourists since April

By Chayut Setboonsarng

 

FILE PHOTO: Chinese tourists wear masks as they arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport during a welcome ceremony of Chinese Lunar New Year travellers in Bangkok, Thailand January 22, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun/File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand is pushing back plans to receive its first batch of foreign tourists due to administrative issues, a senior official said on Thursday, adding to uncertainty about when it will welcome back visitors vital to its economy.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186568-thailand-delays-hosting-of-first-foreign-tourists-since-april/

Video: Three injured in attack "by restaurant bouncers"

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook said that Bang Khen police were called to a restaurant in Saphan Mai in northern Bangkok after violence erupted.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186528-video-three-injured-in-attack-by-restaurant-bouncers/

No mask, no entry: Video of automatic face scanner at Thai store goes viral

 

video screenshot

 

A video showing automatic doors installed at a shop in Thailand that only open if the person approaching is wearing a face mask has gone viral.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186534-no-mask-no-entry-video-of-automatic-face-scanner-at-thai-store-goes-viral/

New evidence points to 'magnate's role' in PWO's huge rubber gloves deal with private firm

By The Nation

 

 

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has reportedly been given evidence linking a “magnate” behind the alleged corruption in a Bt112-billion deal for purchase of surgical gloves between the Public Warehouse Organisation (PWO) and a private company.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186612-new-evidence-points-to-magnates-role-in-pwos-huge-rubber-gloves-deal-with-private-firm/

 

Only short-term gains seen from year-end shopping stimulus

By THE NATION

 

 

The government's proposed "Shop Dee Mee Kuen" (Shop and Payback) scheme will boost the national economy only in the short term, according to the Kasikorn Research Centre.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186613-only-short-term-gains-seen-from-year-end-shopping-stimulus/

 

Stimulus packages may result in lower contraction in year’s last quarter

By The Nation

 

Thanavat Phonvichai, president of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC)

 

The government’s many stimulus packages should reduce the previously estimated economic contraction in the fourth quarter, said Thanavat Phonvichai, president of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186614-stimulus-packages-may-result-in-lower-contraction-in-year’s-last-quarter/

 

Asean still attractive for European businesses, survey shows

By The Nation

 

Chris Humphrey, executive director of the council

 

The EU-Asean Business Council on Thursday released its sixth Business Sentiment Survey, which showed that most European businesses based in the region see Asean as offering the best economic opportunities and most expect to expand in the next five years.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186615-asean-still-attractive-for-european-businesses-survey-shows/

 

Barca question 'doubtful' signatures in campaign to oust president

 

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FC Barcelona unveil new signing Pedri - Auditorium 1899, Barcelona, Spain - August 20, 2020 FC Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu during the unveiling REUTERS/Albert Gea

 

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona have asked the civil guard to investigate alleged falsified signatures in the campaign to hold a vote of no confidence to oust club president Josep Maria Bartomeu, local media reported on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186617-barca-question-doubtful-signatures-in-campaign-to-oust-president/

 

Clubs ready to innovate to ensure fan safety, says Palace chairman

 

FILE PHOTO - Premier League - Crystal Palace v Manchester City - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - October 19, 2019 Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish before the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

 

(Reuters) - Premier League clubs will spare no expense to ensure the safe return of fans to stadiums amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186618-clubs-ready-to-innovate-to-ensure-fan-safety-says-palace-chairman/

 

Isak, Johansson score as Sweden beat Russia in Moscow friendly

 

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Russia v Sweden - VEB Arena, Moscow, Russia - October 8, 2020. Russia’s Alexander Sobolev celebrates scoring their first goal with Ilya Kutepov. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov

 

MOSCOW (Reuters) - A headed goal by Alexander Isak and a first international strike by Mattias Johansson earned Sweden a comfortable 2-1 win over Russia in a friendly on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186619-isak-johansson-score-as-sweden-beat-russia-in-moscow-friendly/

 

Golf: England's Hatton shares lead at Wentworth

 

Golf - European Tour - BMW PGA Championship - Wentworth Golf Club, Virginia Water, Britain - October 8, 2020 England's Tyrrell Hatton in action during the first round Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

 

(Reuters) - England's Tyrrell Hatton, South Africa's Justin Harding and Spain's Adri Arnaus carded first rounds of six-under-par 66 to share the lead in the BMW PGA Championship on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186620-golf-englands-hatton-shares-lead-at-wentworth/

 

Plot to kidnap Michigan governor thwarted; 13 arrested, officials say

By Nathan Layne and Gabriella Borter

 

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer speaks during a news conference after thirteen people, including seven men associated with the Wolverine Watchmen militia group, were arrested for alleged plots to take Whitmer hostage and attack the state capitol building, in Lansing, Michigan, U.S., October 8, 2020. Michigan Governor's office/Handout via REUTERS

 

(Reuters) - Thirteen people, including seven men associated with the Wolverine Watchmen militia group, have been arrested for alleged plots to take the Michigan governor hostage and attack the state capitol building, prosecutors said on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186621-plot-to-kidnap-michigan-governor-thwarted-13-arrested-officials-say/

 

Red Bull Boss: Red notice not a warrant, problems persist say RTP

 

 

An assistant police commissioner in Thailand has expressed worries  about the so called "Red Notice" issued by Interpol for fugitive Red Bull heir Boss Yoodidhya.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186531-red-bull-boss-red-notice-not-a-warrant-problems-persist-say-rtp/

 

Koepka to return for CJ Cup next week

 

Aug 14, 2020; Greensboro, North Carolina, USA; Brooks Koepka hits out of the sand on the fifteenth hole during the second round of the Wyndham Championship golf tournament at Sedgefield Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

 

(Reuters) - Brooks Koepka will make his return from a two-month injury layoff at the PGA Tour's CJ Cup next week.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186622-koepka-to-return-for-cj-cup-next-week/

 

Weed stocks surge as Kamala Harris vows to decriminalize pot in debate

By Shariq Khan

 

FILE PHOTO: A fully budded marijuana plant ready for trimming is seen at the Botanacare marijuana store ahead of their grand opening on New Year's day in Northglenn, Colorado December 31, 2013. REUTERS/Rick Wilking

 

(Reuters) - U.S.-listed shares of major cannabis producers surged on Thursday after Democratic vice president nominee Kamala Harris said marijuana would be decriminalized at a federal level in the United States under a Biden administration.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186625-weed-stocks-surge-as-kamala-harris-vows-to-decriminalize-pot-in-debate/

 

Nearly 58 million watch VP debate, big jump from 2016

By Lisa Richwine

 

Democratic vice presidential nominee Senator Kamala Harris, her husband Doug Emhoff, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and his wife second lady Karen Pence are seen on stage at the end the 2020 vice presidential campaign debate held on the campus of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S., October 7, 2020. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Mike Pence's debate with Democratic challenger Kamala Harris attracted 57.9 million television viewers, a sizeable increase from a similar pre-election debate in 2016, according to Nielsen data released on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186624-nearly-58-million-watch-vp-debate-big-jump-from-2016/

 

Trump says he doesn't think he's contagious, ready to campaign

By Jeff Mason and Steve Holland

 

U.S. President Donald Trump makes an announcement about his treatment for coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Washington, U.S., in this still image taken from video, October 7, 2020. The White House/Handout via REUTERS

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump, confined to the White House where he is being treated for COVID-19, said on Thursday he does not believe he is contagious and is feeling good enough to resume campaign rallies as he tries to boost his flagging reelection bid.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186623-trump-says-he-doesnt-think-hes-contagious-ready-to-campaign/

 

Govt urged to set up corporate bond guarantee fund to rescue tourism industry

By The Nation

 

 

Thailand needs to set up a corporate bond guarantee fund in order to rescue tourism-related industries that have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, Tada Phutthitada, president of the Thai Bond Market Association (Thai BMA), said on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186637-govt-urged-to-set-up-corporate-bond-guarantee-fund-to-rescue-tourism-industry/

 

American expat avoids jail for negative review - reaches settlement with Koh Chang hotel

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The defamation case against an American man who posted damaging reviews about a hotel in Koh Chang has been settled after he admitted lying and apologized. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186647-american-expat-avoids-jail-for-negative-review-reaches-settlement-with-koh-chang-hotel/

 

Nineteen illegal Chinese arrested at two houses in Chiang Mai - orders from the top

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Mystery surrounds what 19 Chinese men and women were doing in Thailand after immigration officers and health officials arrested them at two rented houses in Fa Ham sub-district of Muang, Chiang Mai. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186649-nineteen-illegal-chinese-arrested-at-two-houses-in-chiang-mai-orders-from-the-top/

 

Lost in translation! Former education secretary's huge billboard message gets Pattaya laughs!

 

Picture: PPTV

 

A huge billboard in Pattaya became the subject of much online merriment after Thai netizens noticed an absurd translation from Thai language.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186651-lost-in-translation-former-education-secretarys-huge-billboard-message-gets-pattaya-laughs/

 

Thai berry-pickers in Europe earned Bt800 million in three months

By THE NATION

 

Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin

 

Thai labourers who had been working as berry-pickers in Sweden and Finland in the past three months have earned almost Bt800 million, Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin said on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186654-thai-berry-pickers-in-europe-earned-bt800-million-in-three-months/

 

Thailand Road Carnage: Horrific pictures after Volvo driver's death

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Horrific pictures accompanied a Daily News story of a road traffic accident on Song Prapha Road outbound in Bangkok last night.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186657-thailand-road-carnage-horrific-pictures-after-volvo-drivers-death/

 

Spidergirl! Gun suspect climbs 3 meters up in the cells and won't come down!

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that a 37 year old Thai woman facing gun charges was so stressed out that she climbed up three meters in the hall of the cells at Sutthisan police station in Bangkok and wouldn't come down.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186661-spidergirl-gun-suspect-climbs 3-meters-up-in-the-cells-and-wont-come-down/

 

Australia records second day without COVID-19 death for first time in three months

By Colin Packham

 

FILE PHOTO: A runner exercises along the waterfront near the city centre as the state of New South Wales continues to report relatively low numbers for new daily cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Sydney, Australia, September 7, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia reported its second straight day without any COVID-19 deaths on Friday, the longest stretch without any fatalities from the virus in three months.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186662-australia-records-second-day-without-covid-19-death-for-first-time-in-three-months/

 

Famous Thai boxer dies after complications from centipede bite

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Tearful relatives of a famous Thai boxer came to a hospital to receive his body and take him back to his hometown in Roi-Et in the north east of Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186663-famous-thai-boxer-dies-after-complications-from-centipede-bite/

 

 

 

Phetchabun ice factory shut for 15 days to probe ammonia gas leak incident

By THE NATION

 

 

An ice factory in Khao Kho district of Phetchabun province has been ordered to shut down for 15 days to inspect the cause of an ammonia gas leak incident on Wednesday, as well as to assess the environmental and health impact on the nearby community.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186664-phetchabun-ice-factory-shut-for-15-days-to-probe-ammonia-gas-leak-incident/

 

Ex-Songkhla Zoo official faces arrest for allegedly stealing rhinoceros horn

By THE NATION

 

 

The Songkhla Provincial Court on Thursday (October 8 ) issued an arrest warrant for Kosin Rattanawiboon, a former official of Songkhla Zoo, for allegedly stealing a rhinoceros horn from the Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai campus, back in 2013.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186665-ex-songkhla-zoo-official-faces-arrest-for-allegedly-stealing-rhinoceros-horn/

 

A million+ Ya Ba and 400 kilos of heroin seized: Thai drugs cops announce latest arrests

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Thailand's drug suppression police announced the latest arrests of 13 suspects and the seizure of Ya Ba, Heroin and assets worth well in excess of 100 million baht in four separate cases.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186667-a-million-ya-ba-and-400-kilos-of-heroin-seized-thai-drugs-cops-announce-latest-arrests/