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Body found among mangroves

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

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The body Bunchom Kuji, 35, from Laem Kaen in Thai Mueang, was found floating near mangroves off the northern end of Phuket yesterday (Oct 11). Photo: Kusoldharm Foundation

 

PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a Phang Nga man whose body was found floating near mangroves near Baan Tha Chatchai, at the northern tip of the island, yesterday morning (Oct 11).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187016-phuket-body-found-among-mangroves/

 

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Golf: Kim keeps Inbee at bay to claim maiden major title

 

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Oct 11, 2020; Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, USA; Sei Young Kim holds the trophy after winning the 2020 KPMG Women's PGA Championship golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

 

(Reuters) - With a string of near-misses at the majors and Olympic champion Park In-bee breathing down her neck, it was a relieved Kim Sei-young who tapped in the winning putt to claim the KPMG Women's PGA Championship on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187027-golf-kim-keeps-inbee-at-bay-to-claim-maiden-major-title/

 

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Survey on people's travel and spending points to an uphill road for tourism recovery

By THE NATION

 

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About one-fourth of respondents in a government survey in September travelled upcountry during weekends and holidays and the majority of travellers spent less than Bt5,000 on the trip.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187028-survey-on-peoples-travel-and-spending-points-to-an-uphill-road-for-tourism-recovery/

 

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Liverpool City Region to go into lockdown after talks with government

 

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People stand in a queue to get tested for COVID-19 at a walk-through centre amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Liverpool Britain, October 6, 2020. REUTERS/Phil Noble

 

(Reuters) - Liverpool City Region will go into the strictest "third tier" of new anti-coronavirus restrictions to be announced imminently by Britain, its leaders said late on Sunday after talks with the British government.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187030-liverpool-city-region-to-go-into-lockdown-after-talks-with-government/

 

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Luxury home flooded in NE - owners had fled Bangkok now this!

 

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Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported on a shared post on the fan page of "Tew Tew Chew Chew" (ติ๋วติ้ว ชิว ชิว) that featured pictures of a 15 million baht luxury home under flood waters in Khao Yai, Nakhon Ratchasima. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187037-luxury-home-flooded-in-ne-owners-had-fled-bangkok-now-this/

 

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Four Myanmar nationals arrested while trying to sneak into Tak via Moei River

By The Nation

 

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Four Myanmar nationals who had sneaked into Tak province on the border were arrested, while three Burmese drivers who came to collect goods in the province tested negative for Covid-19, authorities in Tak said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187038-four-myanmar-nationals-arrested-while-trying-to-sneak-into-tak-via-moei-river/

 

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Patong Hill landslide as rains soak Phuket

By The Phuket News

 

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Emergency services are on standby after heavy rains soaked Phuket, causing a small landslide across the road on Patong Hill. Photo: Patong Police

 

PHUKET: Police are urging motorists to exercise caution while driving over Patong Hill this morning (Oct 12) after heavy rains overnight caused a landslip covering the eastbound lane on the hill.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187041-patong-hill-landslide-as-rains-soak-phuket/

 

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Border security in 10 provinces to be heightened as 3 Myanmar nationals test positive

By The Nation

 

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Security at border checkpoints in 10 provinces will become tighter after three Myanmar nationals travelling into Thailand via Tak’s Mae Sot district tested positive for Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187063-border-security-in-10-provinces-to-be-heightened-as-3-myanmar-nationals-test-positive/

 

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PM urges quick relief for people affected by 'Linfa'

By The Nation

 

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Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha

 

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged authorities related to weather and disaster relief nationwide to deal with the impact of downgraded tropical storm "Linfa", which is expected to affect people in many areas, Government Spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187066-pm-prayut-urges-quick-relief-for-people-affected-by-linfa/

 

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Thailand approves tax breaks to spur consumption

 

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FILE PHOTO: People buy alcohol in a supermarket, after government lifted a ban on alcohol sale, that has been in place since April 10, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Bangkok, Thailand, May 3, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's cabinet on Monday approved tax incentives to boost domestic consumption in a bid to revive an economy struggling from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the prime minister said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187064-thai-commerce-ministry-defends-its-latest-economic-stimulus-package/?do=findComment&comment=15906666

 

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Transport Minister orders signals and barriers installed at all railway crossings

 

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Thailand’s Transport Minister, Saksayam Chidchob, has ordered the State Railway of Thailand and the Department of Rail Transport to install signal systems and barriers at all railway crossings throughout the country, to prevent a repeat of the train-bus collision in Chachoengsao province on Saturday, which resulted in multiple fatalities and over 30 injured.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187077-thai-transport-minister-orders-signals-and-barriers-installed-at-all-railway-crossings/

 

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Government offers personal income tax relief in last quarter to boost spending

By The Nation

 

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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, second right, seen during the announcement of Monday's Cabinet decisions.

 

The Cabinet on Monday gave the green light to a new stimulus package granting personal income tax deduction of up to Bt30,000 per person to help boost people's spending on goods and services, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187064-thai-commerce-ministry-defends-its-latest-economic-stimulus-package/?do=findComment&comment=15906822

 

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BMA refuses to provide toilets in ‘desperate trick’ to stop Oct 14 protest

By The Nation

 

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The authorities are allegedly trying to stop the October 14 protest by refusing to provide mobile toilets, though protesters remain unfazed and are building their own privies.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187096-bma-refuses-to-provide-toilets-in-‘desperate-trick’-to-stop-oct-14-protest/

 

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Tourism, people's purchasing power to be 'key areas of focus' for new finance minister

By The Nation

 

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New Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith

 

New Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said that his economic policy would focus on boosting people's purchasing power, assisting the tourism sector and accelerating state budget disbursement.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187103-tourism-peoples-purchasing-power-to-be-key-areas-of-focus-for-new-finance-minister/

 

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Asia-Pacific countries begin to ease pandemic-related travel bans, but hurdles remain

By Jamie Freed

 

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People arrive at Beijing Railway Station after an eight-day National Day holiday following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Beijing, China, October 9, 2020 REUTERS/Thomas Peter

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asia-Pacific countries including Singapore, Australia and Japan are gradually easing some international travel restrictions as coronavirus cases slow, in hopes of helping to revive their economies.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187106-asia-pacific-countries-begin-to-ease-pandemic-related-travel-bans-but-hurdles-remain/

 

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