THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 21 Oct 2020

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Pattaya: New development plan condemned for having too much "red area" and not enough "green"

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

A meeting heard that Pattaya's business community is calling for a rethink after a new plan for the redevelopment of the resort showed far too much red area.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188402-pattaya-new-development-plan-condemned-for-having-too-much-red-area-and-not-enough-green/

 

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Nine found positive in quarantine

By The Nation

 

 

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration on Wednesday reported nine new cases in state quarantine in 24 hours.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188405-nine-found-positive-in-quarantine/

 

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Pattaya to host "Bikini Night Run" on October 31st

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

Normally staid media Manager went overboard as it published a preview of this year's "Central Festival Pattaya Beach Bikini Beach Race 2020: Bikini Night Run" set for the evening of October 31st. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188407-pattaya-to-host-bikini-night-run-on-october-31st/

 

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Island collapse dumps 30,000 tonnes of rock onto Phi Phi national park reef

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

The section of the island that splintered off and collapsed broke into two pieces, plainly visible above water. Photo: DNP

 

PHUKET: National park officers will seal off the area at one end of Koh Mae Urai, located between Phi Phi Island and the Krabi mainland, for safety after a large chunk of the island splintered off and collapsed into the sea, onto a coral reef.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188409-island-collapse-dumps-30000-tonnes-of-rock-onto-phi-phi-national-park-reef/

 

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Strong winds break huge rock formation in Krabi’s Koh Talu island

By The Nation

 

 

Tourists are being warned to stay away from a rock in Krabi’s Koh Talu island that was split in half by strong waves.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188409-island-collapse-dumps-30000-tonnes-of-rock-onto-phi-phi-national-park-reef/?do=findComment&comment=15933064

 

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Pala-U Waterfall to remain closed for now

By The Nation

 

Photo credit: National News Bureau of Thailand

 

The Pala-U Waterfall in Prachuap Khiri Khan’s Hua Hin District will remain closed until further notice because of high, fast-flowing water and slippery rocks.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188423-pala-u-waterfall-to-remain-closed-for-now/

 

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Plastered passenger decides her cabbie ‘deserves to die’

By The Nation

 

 

A drunk woman tried to strangle a taxi driver with her bag’s strap, which led to a scuffle and landed them both in a canal in Nonthaburi.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188381-drug-crazed-thai-woman-tries-to-strangle-taxi-driver-bit-his-ear-they-end-up-in-the-klong/?do=findComment&comment=15933105

 

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When the world shatters…

By The Nation

 

Photo Credit to สังคมโรงงาน

 

Workers at a factory in Samut Prakan suddenly learned they were jobless halfway into their shift on Tuesday, and a photograph of them embracing each other for comfort went viral on the net.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188426-when-the-world-shatters…/

 

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Quarantine for tourists could be reduced to 10 days – or even none: Anutin

By The Nation

 

 

The Public Health Ministry aims to reduce quarantine for tourists to 10 days.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188428-quarantine-for-tourists-could-be-reduced-to-10-days-–-or-even-none-anutin/

 

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Finance Minister Arkhom gives economic update

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Finance Minister, Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, says Thailand’s economic outlook has been upgraded to a 7.1 percent contraction, from a 7.7 percent decline, thanks to the government’s measures to support the business sector. As the soft loan scheme ends on October 22, the government will continue implementing measures to boost liquidity, and the issue will be clear early next week.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188432-finance-minister-arkhom-gives-economic-update/

 

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Culture Ministry Invites Thais to Dress Traditionally for Loy Krathong

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Culture and partner organizations will hold an event on the 31st of October, to celebrate the Loy Krathong Festival and is inviting Thai people to wear Thai traditional clothes to represent the beauty of Thai culture.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188433-culture-ministry-invites-thais-to-dress-traditionally-for-loy-krathong/

 

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Stargazers delight as Orionid meteor shower hits peak

By The Phuket News

 

During the peak period it may be possible to see 20 shooting stars per hour. Photo: AFP

 

PHUKET:-- Stargazing fanatics in Phuket will be able to witness the wonder of the Orionid meteor shower at its peak later this evening (Oct 21).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188446-stargazers-delight-as-orionid-meteor-shower-hits-peak/

 

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Cathay Pacific to slash workforce, end Cathay Dragon brand due to pandemic

By Jamie Freed

 

Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon logos are seen near a counter at Hong Kong International Airport, China October 20, 2020. REUTERS/Lam Yik

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd <0293.HK> said on Wednesday it would slash 5,900 jobs and end its regional Cathay Dragon brand, joining peers in cutting costs as it grapples with a plunge in demand due to the coronavirus pandemic.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188447-cathay-pacific-to-slash-workforce-end-cathay-dragon-brand-due-to-pandemic/

 

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UK scientific advisor says coronavirus unlikely to be eradicated

 

Small toy figures are placed on a chalkboard near "Social distancing - COVID-19" words printed on paper in this illustration taken May 27, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

 

LONDON (Reuters) - The coronavirus will be around for "evermore" as it is unlikely it will be eradicated, a British scientist on the government's advisory committee for the pandemic said on Wednesday, although a vaccine would help improve the situation.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188448-uk-scientific-advisor-says-coronavirus-unlikely-to-be-eradicated/

 

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EU tells Britain to make up its mind as Brexit deal 'within reach'

By Gabriela Baczynska and Marine Strauss

 

European Council President Charles Michel reports on last week's European summit during a plenary session at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium October 21, 2020. Olivier Hoslet/Pool via REUTERS

 

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union told Britain on Wednesday to make up its mind on Brexit, putting the onus back on London to unlock trade talks as the bloc's chief negotiator said an agreement was still within reach with 10 weeks to go.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188451-eu-tells-britain-to-make-up-its-mind-as-brexit-deal-within-reach/

 

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Britain says London mayor 'bankrupted' the capital, demands cost cuts

 

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick appears on BBC TV's The Andrew Marr Show in London, Britain October 11, 2020. Jeff Overs/BBC/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain is looking to force the body responsible for running London to sell off land and cut running costs as part of a fractious financial COVID-19 bailout designed to keep the capital’s transport system running.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188453-britain-says-london-mayor-bankrupted-the-capital-demands-cost-cuts/

 

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Another turtle nest found north of Phuket

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Photo: National Park

 

PHUKET:-- Officers at Khao Lampi - Hat Thai Mueang National Park have reported finding another nest of leatherback turtle eggs on Bang Khao Beach in Moo 7, Khok Kloi this morning (Oct 21).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188454-another-turtle-nest-found-north-of-phuket/

 

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Reese Witherspoon REUNITES with the Legally Blonde cast for 20th anniversary

By KELLIE CHUDZINSKI

 

20 years later: Also taking part in the online meetup were Luke Wilson, Holland Taylor, Selma Blair, Ali Larter, Alanna Ubach, Jessica Cauffiel and Matthew Davis 

 

Reese Witherspoon has reunited with the cast of Legally Blonde to celebrate the iconic 2001's film 20th anniversary.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188462-reese-witherspoon-reunites-with-the-legally-blonde-cast-for-20th-anniversary/

 

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Fast and Furious 11 will be the last movie in the series

By Jordan Gerblick

 

(Image credit: Universal)

 

Despite Fast and Furious 9 not releasing until next year, it's been confirmed that the series will end after two more installments.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188463-fast-and-furious-11-will-be-the-last-movie-in-the-series/

 

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Chris Pratt's wife and Marvel co-stars defend him after he gets trolled in Twitter poll

BY DAN SEDDON

 

JEFF KRAVITZ / GETTY IMAGES

 

A mean Twitter poll featuring Chris Pratt has been condemned by his wife Katherine Schwarzenegger and fellow MCU stars.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188464-chris-pratts-wife-and-marvel-co-stars-defend-him-after-he-gets-trolled-in-twitter-poll/

 

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3.8% of dishes at vegetarian festival test positive for meat

By The Nation

 

 

The meat-free dishes served up at Thailand’s annual vegetarian festival may not always be as healthy – or vegetarian – as they seem, new findings suggest.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188475-38-of-dishes-at-vegetarian-festival-test-positive-for-meat/

 

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