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Releasing protest leaders the first step to deal with spiralling crisis

By Opinion: The Nation Editorial

 

An ambulance makes its way through a huge crowd of demonstrators gathered at Victory Monument on Sunday. Kobpak Phromlekha#NationPhoto

 

The confrontation between government and pro-democracy protesters over the past few months has been aggravating.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187993-releasing-protest-leaders-the-first-step-to-deal-with-spiralling-crisis/

 

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A defiant, wandering protest

By The Nation

 

 

A timeline of events in the pro-democracy protests on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187995-a-defiant-wandering-protest/

 

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'We are all leaders today': Arrests don't stop Thai protests

By Juarawee Kittisilpa, Patpicha Tanakasempipat and Chayut Setboonsarng

 

A group of Thai activists link arms to protect a demonstration and to guide protesters at Asok intersection in Bangkok, Thailand October 18, 2020. REUTERS/Chayut Setboonsarng

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - "They think arresting the leaders will stop us. It's no use. We are all leaders today," 24-year-old Pla said as she addressed thousands of protesters at Bangkok's Victory Monument on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187996-we-are-all-leaders-today-arrests-dont-stop-thai-protests/

 

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Yingluck reminds Prayut of her predicament six years ago

By The Nation

 

 

In a veiled dig at Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, former premier Yingluck Shinawatra has jogged the general's memory to a time six years ago when her government was besieged by protests.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187998-yingluck-reminds-prayut-of-her-predicament-six-years-ago/

 

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Chuan to explore possibility of extraordinary parliamentary session to discuss current crisis 

By The Nation

 

House speaker Chuan Leekpai

 

Speaker of the lower house of Parliament, Chuan Leekpai, plans to discuss on Monday with government and opposition MPs the possibility of holding an extraordinary session of Parliament to discuss the current political crisis.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187999-chuan-to-explore-possibility-of-extraordinary-parliamentary-session-to-discuss-current-crisis/

 

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Crocodile captured in Udon Thani while trying to enter chicken coop

By The Nation

 

 

A crocodile's hopes of a hearty meal were dashed when it was spotted trying to sneak into a chicken coop in Udon Thani province on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188000-crocodile-captured-in-udon-thani-while-trying-to-enter-chicken-coop/

 

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Four Myanmar nationals among seven new Covid-19 cases

By The Nation

 

 

There were seven new Covid-19 cases over a 24-hour period, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration reported on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188001-four-myanmar-nationals-among-seven-new-covid-19-cases/

 

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State Railway to launch land-management subsidiary next year

By The Nation

 

 

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) plans to launch an asset-management subsidiary next year in line with a Cabinet resolution last month, SRT governor Nirut Maneephan said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188002-state-railway-to-launch-land-management-subsidiary-next-year/

 

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Eleven provinces still battling flood problems

By The Nation

 

 

More than 25,000 households in 25 provinces are affected by flash floods, landslides and windstorms, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188003-eleven-thai-provinces-still-battling-flood-problems/

 

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Over 50 houses submerged after reservoir levee fails in Nakhon Ratchasima

 

 

More than 50 houses, in a small village in Pak Thong Chai district of Thailand’s northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima, are partially under water today after a wall of water cascaded downstream when a reservoir retaining wall collapsed.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188004-over-50-houses-submerged-after-reservoir-levee-fails-in-nakhon-ratchasima/

 

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Transport of goods between Myanmar and Tak province temporarily halted

 

 

The Governor of Thailand’s northwestern province of Tak has ordered a temporary halt to all movement of goods across the border with Myanmar, from today until October 25th, in order to stem the possible spread of COVID-19 from Myanmar.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188005-transport-of-goods-between-myanmar-and-tak-province-temporarily-halted/

 

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Tourism and Sports Ministry expects 400 foreign visitors in early November

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Minister of Tourism and Sports expects that there will be approximately 400 foreign visitors in early November and expressed his belief that the Bangkok protest situation will not affect their confidence.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188006-thai-tourism-and-sports-ministry-expects-400-foreign-visitors-in-early-november/

 

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Yala upgrades farms to produce export quality durian

 

   

YALA (NNT) - Yala and the Pid Thong Lang Phra Foundation have encouraged durian farmers to turn to intensive farming to produce high quality durian for export next season.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188007-yala-upgrades-farms-to-produce-export-quality-durian/

 

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Man falls into water, drowns while fishing at Sarasin Bridge

By The Phuket News

 

Mr Niphat’sbody was found on October 17. Photo courtesy of Wanlop Boonchan

 

PHUKET: Phuket rescue workers retrieved the body of a Thai man who fell into the water and drowned while fishing from Sarasin Bridge. The body was found and retrieved this morning (Oct 17).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188008-man-falls-into-water-drowns-while-fishing-at-sarasin-bridge/

 

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Thailand Seeks Travel Bubble Pact With China to Spur Tourism

By Natnicha Chuwiruch

 

Photographer: Andre Malerba/Bloomberg

 

++ Two-way quarantine-free travel may start as early as January

++ Chinese holidaymakers spent $17 billion in Thailand last year

 

Thailand is in talks with China to establish a quarantine-free travel corridor by January to rescue its ailing tourism industry

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188009-thailand-seeks-travel-bubble-pact-with-china-to-spur-tourism/

 

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Liverpool's Van Dijk to undergo knee surgery

 

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton v Liverpool - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - October 17, 2020 Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk collides with Everton's Jordan Pickford Pool via REUTERS/Peter Byrne 

 

(Reuters) - Liverpool have been a dealt a huge blow with news that centre back Virgil van Dijk needs surgery on damaged knee ligaments sustained in Saturday's Merseyside derby draw against Everton.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188010-liverpools-van-dijk-to-undergo-knee-surgery/

 

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Villa maintain perfect start as Barkley sinks Leicester

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Leicester City v Aston Villa - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - October 18, 2020 Leicester City's Kasper Schmeichel in action Pool via REUTERS/Jon Super

 

LEICESTER, England (Reuters) - A superb stoppage-time goal from Ross Barkley gave Aston Villa a 1-0 victory at Leicester City in a scrappy contest on Sunday that stretched the visitors' perfect Premier League start to four wins.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188011-villa-maintain-perfect-start-as-barkley-sinks-leicester/

 

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Premier League talking points

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Leicester City v Aston Villa - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - October 18, 2020 General view inside the stadium before the match Pool via REUTERS/Rui Vieira

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Talking points from the Premier League weekend:

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188013-premier-league-talking-points/

 

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Italy unveils new COVID-19 restrictions as daily infections climb

By Elvira Pollina and James Mackenzie

 

FILE PHOTO: Empty tables are seen outside a restaurant in Rome as the country tightens regulations in an effort to control rising COVID-19 infections, Rome, Italy, October 14, 2020. REUTERS/Remo Casilli

 

MILAN (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte gave mayors the power to shut public squares from 9 p.m. to halt gatherings as he unveiled a further package of measures on Sunday to try to halt a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188014-italy-unveils-new-covid-19-restrictions-as-daily-infections-climb/

 

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Twitter raps Trump COVID-19 adviser as U.S. cases rise

By Doina Chiacu

 

FILE PHOTO: Personnel administer coronavirus disease (COVID-19) tests in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., as cases spread in the Midwest, October 2, 2020. REUTERS/Alex Wroblewski/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Twitter on Sunday removed a "misleading" tweet downplaying the efficacy of masks posted by a top coronavirus adviser to President Donald Trump, while U.S. cases surged before the Nov. 3 election.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188015-twitter-raps-trump-covid-19-adviser-as-us-cases-rise/

 

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PM Tatar wins North Cyprus presidential vote, says people want own state

By Ali Kucukgocmen

 

FILE PHOTO: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan meets with Ersin Tatar, prime minister of the breakaway state of Northern Cyprus, in Ankara, Turkey October 6, 2020. Presidential Press Office/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

 

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Ersin Tatar, prime minister of the breakaway state of North Cyprus, won a presidential election runoff on Sunday with almost 52% of votes, in a result which could further strain ties with the Cypriot government.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188016-pm-tatar-wins-north-cyprus-presidential-vote-says-people-want-own-state/

 

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Biden attacks Trump in N. Carolina over COVID-19; president to campaign in Nevada

By Jeff Mason and Michael Martina

 

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally at Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport in Janesville, Wisconsin U.S., October 17, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

 

LAS VEGAS/DURHAM, N.C. (Reuters) - President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden were courting early voters on Sunday in the competitive states of Nevada and North Carolina, as the final presidential debate looms later this week.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188018-biden-attacks-trump-in-n-carolina-over-covid-19-president-to-campaign-in-nevada/

 

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"The Stranded": Highlighting the plight of expats unable to return to Thailand; #3 Charity workers/Volunteers/ Positive contributors to Thailand

 

File photo: REUTERS

 

Today Thaivisa continues our series of articles about people who are desperate to get back to their lives, loved ones and beneficial activities in Thailand but who are stranded abroad. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188026-the-stranded-highlighting-the-plight-of-expats-unable-to-return-to-thailand-3-charity-workers-and-volunteers/

 

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Islamic State tells supporters to target westerners, oil pipelines in Saudi Arabia

 

File photo: REUTERS

 

CAIRO (Reuters) - An Islamic State spokesman called on the militant group's supporters to target westerners, oil pipelines and economic infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188022-islamic-state-tells-supporters-to-target-westerners-oil-pipelines-in-saudi-arabia/

 

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U.S. military defends air strikes as Taliban warns of 'consequences'

 

FILE PHOTO: A man carries an injured child at a hospital after a truck bomb blast, in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, October 3, 2020. REUTERS/Parwiz/File Photo

 

KABUL (Reuters) - The U.S. military on Sunday defended its air strikes against Taliban fighters last week as the insurgent group accused Washington of violating their signed agreement and warned of consequences if such actions continued.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188023-us-military-defends-air-strikes-as-taliban-warns-of-consequences/

 

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Israel, Bahrain formalise ties at ceremony attended by U.S. officials

By Dan Williams

 

Israeli National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat, U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, and U.S. Middle East envoy Avi Berkowitz, deliver statements before boarding Israeli flag carrier El Al plane to Bahrain, at Ben Gurion International Airport in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel October 18, 2020. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/Pool

 

MANAMA (Reuters) - Bahrain and Israel signed a joint communique to formalise nascent ties during a visit by an Israeli and U.S. delegation to Manama on Sunday to broaden cooperation that Washington has promoted as an anti-Iran bulwark and potential economic bonanza.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188021-israel-bahrain-formalise-ties-at-ceremony-attended-by-us-officials/

 

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TAT goes all out to promote "responsible tourism" in wake of arrest of foreign pair

 

Picture: Channel 3

 

Thai media reported that a senior Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) leader was in Koh Samui at the weekend promoting "responsible tourism" looking after the natural environment as a means of stimulating the tourist economy there and on nearby  Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188027-tat-goes-all-out-to-promote-responsible-tourism-in-wake-of-arrest-of-foreign-pair/

 

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Pattaya: Protests against government yet another nail in the coffin of tourism, says operator

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

Thai media Manager reported from Pattaya that the ongoing democracy protests against the Thai government threatened to be a further nail in the coffin for tourism in the eastern seaboard resort. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188033-pattaya-protests-against-government-yet-another-nail-in-the-coffin-of-tourism-says-operator/

 

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Tourism facing further suffering as fears of escalation in protests mount, industry leader

 

Daily News

 

The chief of the Tourism Council of Thailand has said that the ongoing democracy protests against the government threaten to deal a further hammer blow to the country's tourism industry.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188035-tourism facing-further-suffering-as-fears-of-escalation-in-protests-mount-industry-leader/

 

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Defiant protesters gather peacefully at several places, vow more rallies

By THE NATION

 

 

Traffic around the Victory Monument returned to normal at 8.30pm on Sunday after the protesters dispersed.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188037-defiant-protesters-gather-peacefully-at-several-places-vow-more-rallies/