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Phuket airport noise pollution payouts reach B1.1bn

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

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The news was announced yesterday (Oct 8 ) at an event to mark 32 years of AoT operating Phuket International Airport. Photo: Eakkapop Thogntub

 

PHUKET: Airports of Thailand (AoT) has paid out more than B1.1 billion as compensation for noise pollution to people living near Phuket International Airport. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186669-phuket-airport-noise-pollution-payouts-reach-b11bn/

 

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Study shows Fah Talai Jone may kill Covid-19, but can offer no protection

By The Nation

 

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Dr Amporn Benjaponpitak, the deputy director-general of the Department of Health.

 

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration on Friday released research results showing that Fah Talai Jone (Andrographis Paniculata) may help fight Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186700-study-shows-fah-talai-jone-may-kill-covid-19-but-can-offer-no-protection/

 

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DDC watching closely after saliva test of some travellers from Thailand Covid-19 positive at Japanese airport

By The Nation

 

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Opas Karnkawinpong, acting director-general of the DDC

 

A few travellers from Thailand are testing positive on arrival at Japanese airports, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186703-ddc-watching-closely-after-saliva-test-of-some-travellers-from-thailand-covid-19-positive-at-japanese-airport/

 

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Khao Yai closed this weekend to clear storm damage

By The Nation

 

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Photo credit: Khao Yai National Park official Facebook

 

Khao Yai National Park was temporarily closed on Friday after trees felled by storms blocked roads there. Rangers say it will take at least two days to clear access to the park.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186723-khao-yai-closed-this-weekend-to-clear-storm-damage/

 

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AirAsia looks to slash fleet with fewer leased planes, orders

By Liz Lee

 

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AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes speaks during an interview in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 8, 2020. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng

 

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia's AirAsia Group Bhd <AIRA.KL> is looking to slash dozens of planes from its fleet by returning aircraft to lessors, Group Chief Executive Tony Fernandes said on Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186726-airasia-looks-to-slash-fleet-with-fewer-leased-planes-orders/

 

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Apple to extend some free subscription to video-streaming service through February

 

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FILE PHOTO: The Apple Inc. logo is seen hanging at the entrance to the Apple store on 5th Avenue in Manhattan, New York, U.S., October 16, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Segar

 

(Reuters) - Apple Inc said on Thursday that it would extend free Apple TV+ subscriptions, which were set to end within the next three months, through February.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186727-apple-to-extend-some-free-subscription-to-video-streaming-service-through-february/

 

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Limited Effects of New Shopping Incentive

 

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BANGKOK, Oct 9 (TNA) — The government’s newly introduced measure to deduct tax worth up to 30,000 baht for purchases of products and service in the fourth quarter of this year can boost retail but will have limited effects on employment and small and medium enterprises, according Kasikorn Research Center.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186729-limited-effects-of-new-shopping-incentive/

 

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'Food is the best vaccine against chaos'; U.N. food agency WFP wins Peace Nobel

By Nerijus Adomaitis and Stephanie Nebehay

 

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FILE PHOTO: Workers carry the aid provided by the World Food Programme (WFP) for distribution in Pissila, Burkina Faso January 24, 2020. Picture taken January 24, 2020. REUTERS/Anne Mimault/File Photo

 

OSLO/GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations food agency, the World Food Programme (WFP), won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for its efforts to combat hunger and improve conditions for peace in areas affected by conflict.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186732-food-is-the-best-vaccine-against-chaos-un-food-agency-wfp-wins-peace-nobel/

 

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Meet the Americans 'standing by' for possible election violence

By Andrew Hay and Katie Paul

 

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A demonstrator carries a placard during a protest against police violence and racial inequality in Portland, Oregon, U.S., September 26, 2020. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Some Americans worried about possible violence after the U.S. presidential election are forming community watch groups, others are working on conflict de-escalation and still others are purchasing guns, according to two dozen voters, online groups and data surveyed by Reuters.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186733-meet-the-americans-standing-by-for-possible-election-violence/

 

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George Michael’s estate loans John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ piano to Strawberry Field exhibition

By Sam Moore

 

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John Lennon's sister, Julia, with the piano at Strawberry Field (Picture: Press)

 

The estate of the late George Michael have loaned John Lennon‘s ‘Imagine’ piano to the Strawberry Field exhibition in Liverpool so it can go on public display.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186737-george-michael’s-estate-loans-john-lennon’s-‘imagine’-piano-to-strawberry-field-exhibition/

 

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Heavy rains set in for the weekend

By The Phuket News

 

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A storm front passes over Patong Beach earlier today (Oct 9). Photo: Patong Surf Life Saving

 

PHUKET:-- The heavy rains that soaked Phuket today are set to continue over the weekend, the Southern Meteorological Center, West Coast, based near Phuket International Airport, has warned.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1186745-heavy-rains-set-in-for-the-weekend/

 

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