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Bangkok's air quality 16th worst among world cities

By The Nation

 

 

The Air Visual application reported on Sunday that Bangkok’s air pollution level according to the US Air Quality Index (AQI) standard stood at 108, with the level of particulate matter less than 2.5 micrograms in diameter (PM2.5) at 38mcg per cubic metre (µg/m3), placing it at 16th on the list of cities with the worst air in the world.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189047-bangkoks-air-quality-16th-worst-among-world-cities/

 

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Three Chinese arrested with Bt8m on border while fleeing Myanmar due to Covid-19

By The Nation

 

 

Three Chinese citizens allegedly trying to sneak into Thailand from Myanmar were nabbed on the border in Tak province.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189050-three-chinese-arrested-with-bt8m-on-border-while-fleeing-myanmar-due-to-covid-19/

 

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Four found positive in quarantine facilities and one at the airport

By The Nation

 

 

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) reported five new Covid-19 cases over a 24-hour period on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189051-four-found-positive-in-quarantine-facilities-and-one-at-the-airport/

 

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PM wants Gold Card holders to be able to get treatment anywhere

By The Nation

 

 

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the Ministry of Public Health to make arrangements so that people can receive treatment at any medical facility under the new Bt30 healthcare scheme (Gold Card) Anucha Burapachaisri, spokesman for the Office of Prime Minister, said on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189053-pm-wants-gold-card-holders-to-be-able-to-get-treatment-anywhere/

 

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Protesters gather at Ratchaprasong intersection, royalists hold portraits of Thai kings

By The Nation

 

Photos by Korbphuk Phromrekha

 

Pro-democracy protesters of the Ratsadon (The People) gathered at the Ratchaprasong intersection on Sunday, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189054-protesters-gather-at-ratchaprasong-intersection-royalists-hold-portraits-of-thai-kings/

 

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BOT extends debt clinic scheme until June next year 

By The Nation

 

 

The central bank has just evaluated its debt clinic scheme, which offered a rate cut and debt moratorium from April to September, and the committee in charge of the project was satisfied with the outcome, Thanyanit Niyomkarn, Bank of Thailand (BOT) assistant governor, said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189055-bot-extends-debt-clinic-scheme-until-june-next-year/

 

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Government to draw up list of Covid-19 low-risk countries to consider easing restrictions

By The Nation

 

File photo; REUTERS

 

The Public Health Ministry will make a list of low-risk countries for the Covid-19 pandemic, which will be submitted to the Interior Ministry to draw up criteria for further easing restrictions on entry of foreigners into the country.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189056-thai-govt-to-draw-up-list-of-covid-19-low-risk-countries-to-consider-easing-restrictions/

 

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Deputy PM outlines govt strategies to revive Thai economy in wake of Covid-19 outbreak

By Nakarin Srilert
The Nation

 

Deputy PM Supattanapong Punmeechaow outlines strategies of reviving the flagging economy.

 

Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow, who is also energy minister, has outlined strategies to boost national revenue next year in a bid to reinvigorate the economy in the fallout of Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189057-deputy-pm-outlines-govt-strategies-to-revive-thai-economy-in-wake-of-covid-19-outbreak/

 

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BMA develops Ong Ang canal as new cultural attraction in Bangkok

By The Nation

 

 

Bangkok Governor Pol General Aswin Kwanmuang is inviting people to visit the Ong Ang canal during the Loy Krathong festival from October 29 to 31.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189058-bma-develops-ong-ang-canal-as-new-cultural-attraction-in-bangkok/

 

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Five Thai freighter crewmen missing in the sea off Taiwan

 

 

Two Thai crew members of a freighter were injured and five others are missing after their vessel capsized in rough seas off Gao Song town in Taiwan on Friday night.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189059-five-thai-freighter-crewmen-missing-in-the-sea-off-taiwan/

 

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Polls show most Thais worried about pro-democracy protests leading to violence

By The Nation

 

Photo by Tanachai Pramarnpanich

 

A majority of Thais were worried about the pro-democracy protests against the government erupting in violence, a recent survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll, found.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189060-polls-show-most-thais-worried-about-pro-democracy-protests-leading-to-violence/

 

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Parliament to open extraordinary session 26-27 Oct

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The parliament has set the date for an extraordinary session debate for 26th and 27th October, as formally requested by the Cabinet, where Cabinet members, coalition MPs, opposition MPs and Senators will discuss the current political crisis.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189061-parliament-to-open-extraordinary-session-26-27-oct/

 

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Health Minister flies to Samui delivering antiviral drug

 

   

SAMUI (NNT) - Following the confirmation of a French national being tested positive for COVID-19 in Samui Island, even after clearing 14-days in quarantine, the Minister of Public Health has flown to the island to deliver Favipiravir antiviral drugs to local hospitals.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189062-health-minister-flies-to-samui-delivering-antiviral-drug/

 

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PM orders MOPH to ensure COVID-19 vaccine availability

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - At the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) meeting, the Prime Minister today urged the Ministry of Public Health to ensure Thailand has an effective COVID-19 vaccine available at a time similar to other countries taking a multiple approach.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189063-pm-prayut-orders-moph-to-ensure-covid-19-vaccine-availability/

 

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Late Murphy goal gives Newcastle share of points at Wolves

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Newcastle United - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain - October 25, 2020 Newcastle United's Karl Darlow makes a save Pool via REUTERS/Stu Forster

 

(Reuters) - Newcastle United's Jacob Murphy struck a clever free kick in the 89th minute to snatch a 1-1 draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers in a hard-fought Premier League encounter on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189065-late-murphy-goal-gives-newcastle-share-of-points-at-wolves/

 

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Saints end Everton's unbeaten run with 2-0 win

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Southampton v Everton - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - October 25, 2020 Southampton's Jannik Vestergaard in action with Everton's Abdoulaye Doucoure Pool via REUTERS/Andy Rain

 

SOUTHAMPTON, England (Reuters) - Southampton beat Premier League leaders Everton 2-0 at St Mary's Stadium on Sunday with goals from James Ward-Prowse and Che Adams as Carlo Ancelotti's side became the final club to lose a game this season.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189066-saints-end-evertons-unbeaten-run-with-2-0-win/

 

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Vardy header gives Leicester first win at Arsenal in 47 years

By Hugh Lawson

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal v Leicester City - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - October 25, 2020 Arsenal's Gabriel Pool via REUTERS/Catherine Ivill

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Leicester City won at Arsenal for the first time in 47 years on Sunday, with substitute Jamie Vardy's late close-range header enough to secure victory in the Premier League at The Emirates.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189067-vardy-header-gives-leicester-first-win-at-arsenal-in-47-years/

 

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Biden blasts Trump as U.S. COVID-19 cases mount and Pence staff endures outbreak

By Andrea Shalal and Ernest Scheyder

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, stands with his wife, Karen, after casting his ballot for the upcoming election at a polling station in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. October 23, 2020. REUTERS/Bryan Woolston

 

MANCHESTER, N.H./WILMINGTON, Del. (Reuters) - Vice President Mike Pence forged ahead with campaigning on Sunday despite a COVID-19 outbreak among his aides and President Donald Trump claimed progress as the United States set records for daily infections, prompting Democratic challenger Joe Biden to accuse Trump of surrendering to the pandemic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189068-biden-blasts-trump-as-us-covid-19-cases-mount-and-pence-staff-endures-outbreak/

 

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Four in ten supporters of Biden, Trump would not accept election defeat

By Chris Kahn

 

FILE PHOTO: Voters line up to cast ballots outside Madison Square Garden which is used as a polling station, on the first day of early voting in Manhattan, New York, U.S. October 24, 2020. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - More than four in ten supporters of both President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, said they would not accept the result of the November election if their preferred candidate loses, Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189069-four-in-ten-supporters-of-biden-trump-would-not-accept-election-defeat/

 

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Spain announces new state of emergency as COVID infections soar

By Belén Carreño and Jessica Jones

 

FILE PHOTO: A closed restaurant is pictured during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Barcelona, Spain, October 14, 2020. REUTERS/ Albert Gea

 

MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced a new state of emergency on Sunday in an effort to curb soaring coronavirus infections, imposing local nighttime curfews and banning travel between regions in some cases.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189070-spain announces-new-state-of-emergency-as-covid-infections-soar/

 

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UK special forces board tanker and detain suspected stowaways: reports

By Henry Nicholls

 

Nave Andromeda is seen in Portishead, Britain in this undated picture obtained from social media. Huw Gibby/via REUTERS

 

SOUTHAMPTON, England (Reuters) - British special forces stormed a Greek-operated oil tanker in the English channel on Sunday to wrestle control of the vessel from seven stowaways who had threatened the crew in a suspected hijacking.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189071-uk-special-forces-board-tanker-and-detain-suspected-stowaways-reports/

 

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'People must brace for new-normal lifestyle for at least two years before Covid-19 is contained'

By The Nation

 

Dr Yong Poovorawan, a specialist in virology at Chulalongkorn University.

 

The Covid-19 pandemic may take about two years to slow down, after a large number of people become infected and become immune to the disease and around 60 per cent of world population receive a vaccine, a medical expert said on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189072-people-must-brace-for-new-normal-lifestyle-for-at-least-two-years-before-covid-19-is-contained/

 

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Belarus opposition prepares mass strikes after Lukashenko ignores deadline to quit

 

People attend an opposition rally to reject the Belarusian presidential election results in Minsk, Belarus October 25, 2020. BelaPAN via REUTERS

 

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko defied an ultimatum to surrender power by midnight on Sunday, challenging his opponents to make good on their threat to paralyse the country with a national strike.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189075-belarus-opposition-prepares-mass-strikes-after-lukashenko-ignores-deadline-to-quit/

 

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Barrett's U.S. Supreme Court confirmation edges closer after Sunday vote

By Lawrence Hurley

 

FILE PHOTO: Judge Amy Coney Barrett responds to a question from Democratic vice presidential candidate Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) during the third day of her Senate confirmation hearing to the Supreme Court on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, U.S., October 14, 2020. Michael Reynolds/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate on Sunday moved closer toward a final confirmation vote on President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, on Monday, just over a week before Election Day.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189074-barretts-us-supreme-court-confirmation-edges-closer-after-sunday-vote/

 

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Canada's Atlantic region closed out world to beat COVID-19, and the economy has done OK

By Julie Gordon

 

A red kayak is pictured on a dock in Blue Rocks, Nova Scotia, Canada, August 11, 2019. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri

 

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Chef Emily Wells was unsure what to expect as she opened the doors of her seasonal restaurant in rural Prince Edward Island the same day Canada's four Atlantic provinces bubbled together, allowing travel between them while keeping their borders restricted to everyone else.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189073-canadas-atlantic-region-closed-out-world-to-beat-covid-19-and-the-economy-has-done-ok/

 

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Infected French woman: Virus found on gym equipment at her quarantine hotel

 

Picture: Sanook

 

The Covid-19 fan page on Facebook announced that traces of the virus had been found on gym equipment in a fitness room at the hotel in Samut Prakan where a French visitor was staying. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189084-infected-french-woman-virus-found-on-gym-equipment-at-her-quarantine-hotel/

 

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Shots fired in south Thailand drugs sting - former border cop taken into custody

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Shots were fired as Thailand's drugs suppression police conducted a sting at a hotel room in the southern Thai town of Satun on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189089-shots-fired-in-south-thailand-drugs-sting-former-border-cop-taken-into-custody/

 

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Video: "Dangerous Aunty" rides again! - tricky old woman swindler cons cashiers out of 500 baht

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A video published by Thai Rath showed an old lady ripping off cashiers in a change scam.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189093-video-dangerous-aunty-rides-again-tricky-old-woman-swindler-cons-cashiers-out-of-500-baht/

 

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Pick-up covered in pictures: Distraught father just wants to see his son

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported that a Chinese businessman in Chiang Mai parked his pick-up outside his wife's family's home in Mae Rim after she left him and took his four year old son. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189097-pick-up-covered-in-pictures-distraught-father-just-wants-to-see-his-son/

 

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Singapore temporarily halts use of two flu vaccines after South Korea deaths

 

A view of Singapore skyline, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Singapore July 14, 2020. REUTERS/Edgar Su

 

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore has temporarily halted the use of two influenza vaccines as a precaution after some people who received them in South Korea died, becoming among the first countries to publicly announce a halt of the vaccines' usage.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189098-singapore-temporarily-halts-use-of-two-flu-vaccines-after-south-korea-deaths/