THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 26 Oct 2020

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Thailand Road carnage: Merit makers seriously injured, one man dead in horror smash

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A scene of utter devastation greeted Tha Luang police and rescue personnel after two pick-ups collided at a crossroads in Lopburi, central Thailand, on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189100-thailand-road-carnage-merit-makers-seriously-injured-one-man-dead-in-horror-smash/

 

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McDonald gifted with first LPGA title

 

 

Ariya finishes with her best position of the season.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189102-mcdonald-gifted-with-first-lpga-title/

 

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Property sector calls on government to change visa regulations to stimulate economy

 

Going after foreigners to stimulate the property market

Image: Thansettakij

 

Thansettakij became the latest media to publish calls from the property sector to stimulate the economy by offering deals on visas and Elite Card holders for those foreigners investing in real estate. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189104-property-sector-calls-on-government-to-change-visa-regulations-to-stimulate-economy/

 

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Long weekend tourism boost: 30,000 visited Koh Chang and nearby islands 

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

Thai media Manager reported that up to 30,000 Thai tourists visited Koh Chang, Koh Kut and Koh Mak off Trat province in Thailand's east during the three day holiday weekend that has just passed.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189106-long-weekend-tourism-boost-30000-visited-koh-chang-and-nearby-islands/

 

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Tourism industry insider optimistic on the upcoming high season

 

 

Thai media Channel 7 quoted the former chief of the Thai hoteliers' association as saying that this year's high season would be at least 20% down on last year. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189107-tourism-industry-insider-optimistic-on-the-upcoming-high-season/

 

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'Rebirth': Chileans vote by millions to tear up Pinochet's constitution

By Aislinn Laing and Fabian Cambero

 

Supporters of the "I Approve" option react after hearing the results of the referendum on a new Chilean constitution in Valparaiso, Chile, October 25, 2020. REUTERS/Rodrigo Garrido

 

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chileans poured into the country's main squares on Sunday night after voters gave a ringing endorsement to a plan to tear up the country's Pinochet-era constitution in favour of a new charter drafted by citizens.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189108-rebirth chileans-vote-by-millions-to-tear-up-pinochets-constitution/

 

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Missing COVID-19 extra duty payments for Patong Police just a money transfer ‘error’
By The Phuket News

 

Gen Wisnu Prasatthong-Osoth from Office of the Inspector General from Bangkok explained the missing funds at Provincial Police Region 8 headquarters in Phuket. PHOTO: PR Dept

 

The financial officer involved in internally transferring the funds to the Patong Police had transferred the money into the account of his own accountant instead, Gen Wisnu Prasatthong-Osoth explained at Provincial Police Region 8 headquarters, at the northern end of Phuket, last Thursday (Oct 22).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189109-missing-covid-19-extra-duty-payments-for-patong-police-just-a-money-transfer-‘error’/

 

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Vehicle movement in Chatuchak affected by cable blaze

By THE NATION

 

 

Traffic in the Chatuchak area of Bangkok was obstructed after cables caught fire and fell in front of a condominium on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189112-vehicle-movement-in-chatuchak-affected-by-cable-blaze/

 

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Prayut reaches Parliament for extraordinary session on political crisis

By The Nation

 

Photos by Korbphuk Phromrekha

 

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has arrived at Parliament on Monday to attend the extraordinary session aimed at resolving political tensions. He asked the media to wait for the result.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189061-parliament-to-open-extraordinary-session-26-27-oct/?do=findComment&comment=15945731

 

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"Saudel' expected to bring rains and strong winds to Northeast

By THE NATION

 

 

Many northeastern provinces would see rainfall and strong winds due to the influence of the category-3 typhoon “Saudel”, which is expected to weaken, the Thailand Meteorological Department said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189118-saudel-expected-to-bring-rains-and-strong-winds-to-northeast/

 

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Over 2,000 people affected as floods inundate district in Nakhon Ratchasima

By The Nation

 

 

Nearly 500 houses in the residential areas of Non Sung district in Nakhon Ratchasima province are still affected by inundation, as the district continues to get flooded.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189121-over-2000-people-affected-as-floods-inundate-district-in-nakhon-ratchasima/

 

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Seven returnees test positive in quarantine facilities

By The Nation

 

 

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

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189123-seven-returnees-test-positive-in-quarantine-facilities/

 

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Tighter security at borders as 2,000 foreigners with expired Myanmar visas expected to hop across

By The Nation

 

Mae Sot district

 

Security at Thailand-Myanmar border checkpoints has been tightened as it is believed that more than 2,000 foreigners in Myanmar whose visa has expired may flee to Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189124-tighter-security-at-borders-as-2000-foreigners-with-expired-myanmar-visas-expected-to-hop-across/

 

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Phuket Vegetarian Festival draws to a close

By The Phuket News

 

Thousands of devotees took to the streets of Phuket Town, en route to Saphan Hin, for the final night ceremonies of this year’s Phuket Vegetarian Festival. Photo: Ta Nuttapon

 

PHUKET: Thousands of devotees turned out for the final night of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival last night (Oct 25), with all the major shrines taking part in the festival converging on Saphan Hin for the traditional final ceremonies, the presentation of offerings and the burning of written prayers and blessings for the gods.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189126-phuket-vegetarian-festival-draws-to-a-close/

 

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Northern provinces launch anti-crime operations ahead of Loy Krathong

 

   

CHIANG MAI (NNT) - Authorities in many northern provinces are stepping up their crackdown on criminal activities, ahead of the annual Loy Krathong festival, while keeping a close watch on the use of fireworks and firecrackers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189139-northern-provinces-launch-anti-crime-operations-ahead-of-loy-krathong/

 

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Bangkok temporarily closed to large trucks during day from Dec 1

By The Nation

 

 

In a move to control PM2.5 levels in the capital during the dry, cool season, the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA) has decided to stop six-wheelers from entering the city from December 1 onwards.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189150-bangkok-temporarily-closed-to-large-trucks-during-day-from-dec-1/

 

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Thai Siam Commercial Bank launches food delivery app amid competition

 

FILE PHOTO: A man walk into the Siam Commercial Bank branch in central Bangkok, Thailand, January 23, 2017. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand’s Siam Commercial Bank Pcl (SCB) <SCB.BK> on Monday launched a food delivery platform, Robinhood, amid growing competition in the sector in Southeast Asia's second-largest economy.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189153-thai-siam-commercial-bank-launches-food-delivery-app-amid-competition/

 

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Marine Dept puzzles over sinking of cargo ship in Gulf of Thailand

By The Nation

 

 

The Marine Department has set up a panel to investigate the sinking of a cargo ship and 58 containers of rubberwood in the Gulf of Thailand on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189158-marine-dept-puzzles-over-sinking-of-cargo-ship-in-gulf-of-thailand/

 

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Vietnam ready to evacuate 1.3 million people as typhoon approaches

By Khanh Vu and Neil Jerome Morales

 

Heavy rain in a forested area, wind blowing trees in Mindoro Oriental, Philippines October 26, 2020 in this still image obtained from video. Erik De Castro via REUTERS

 

HANOI/MANILA (Reuters) - Vietnam is preparing to evacuate nearly 1.3 million people as it braces for the impact of typhoon Molave, which lashed the Philippines overnight causing flooding, landslides and leaving at least a dozen fishermen missing on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189160-vietnam-ready-to-evacuate-13-million-people-as-typhoon-approaches/

 

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Rising stink from floodwaters triggers health fears

By The Nation

 

 

The Pollution Control Department has been tasked with monitoring floodwater around the country after complaints of foul-smelling odour from stagnant runoff.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189162-rising-stink-from-floodwaters-triggers-health-fears/

 

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Thailand braces for Molave later this week

By The Nation

 

 

Typhoon Molave is set to enter Thailand on Thursday before it weakens heads toward Myanmar, Chawalit Chantararat from Team Consulting Engineering and Management said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189163-thailand-braces-for-molave-later-this-week/

 

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Public Health Minister confirms effectiveness of anti-COVID-19 measures on Samui

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - After a foreign tourist tested positive for COVID-19 on Samui Island, Surat Thani province, the Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, has assured the public that the government’s public health measures are effective and people can visit the island as usual.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189174-public-health-minister-confirms-effectiveness-of-anti-covid-19-measures-on-samui/

 

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Debt repayment, interest reduction measures to be extended to mid-2021

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bank of Thailand has extended its debt repayment and interest reduction measures until June next year, to help debtors and alleviate their financial burden.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189176-debt-repayment-interest-reduction-measures-to-be-extended-to-mid-2021/

 

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Thailand sets new criteria to woo train, EV manufacturers

By The Nation

 

Industry Minister Suriya Juanroongruangkit speaks at a seminar on EEC investment held by Krungthep Thurakij newspaper on Monday. (Nation Photo by Supakit Khumkun)

 

The Industry and Transport ministries are working to draw up conditions and criteria to woo train and electric vehicle manufacturers to base themselves in Thailand, Industry Minister Suriya Juanroongruangkit said on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189181-thailand-sets-new-criteria-to-woo-train-ev-manufacturers/

 

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Vietnam ready to evacuate 1.3 million people as typhoon approaches

By Khanh Vu and Neil Jerome Morales

 

Heavy rain in a forested area, wind blowing trees in Mindoro Oriental, Philippines October 26, 2020 in this still image obtained from video. Erik De Castro via REUTERS

 

HANOI/MANILA (Reuters) - Vietnam is preparing to evacuate nearly 1.3 million people as it braces for the impact of typhoon Molave, which lashed the Philippines overnight causing flooding, landslides and leaving at least a dozen fishermen missing on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189182-vietnam-ready-to-evacuate-13-million-people-as-typhoon-approaches/

 

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Oxford COVID-19 vaccine prompts immune response among adults old and young, AstraZeneca says

By Guy Faulconbridge, Kate Kelland and Kate Holton

 

FILE PHOTO: A test tube labeled with the vaccine is seen in front of AstraZeneca logo in this illustration taken, September 9, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - The COVID-19 vaccine being developed by the University of Oxford produces a similar immune response in both older and younger adults, and adverse responses were lower among the elderly, British drug maker AstraZeneca Plc said on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189183-oxford-covid-19-vaccine-prompts-immune-response-among-adults-old-and-young-astrazeneca-says/

 

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Packed bars and mask-less catwalks: With Covid curbs fading, China set for consumption rebound

By Stella Qiu and Ryan Woo

 

People dine at a restaurant in Beijing, China October 25, 2020. Picture taken October 25, 2020. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

 

BEIJING (Reuters) - Over the weekend, crowds packed a former industrial warehouse in Beijing as the China Fashion Week got underway, with models strutting mask-less on a square runway and guests oblivious to social distancing norms.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189184-packed-bars-and-mask-less-catwalks-with-covid-curbs-fading-china-set-for-consumption-rebound/

 

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'It'll be carnage': British companies dread a Brexit border breakdown

By Kate Holton

 

FILE PHOTO: Freight trucks move through the terminal at the Port of Dover, Britain October 11, 2019. REUTERS/Simon Dawson/File Photo

 

SEVINGTON, England (Reuters) - Deal or no deal, British companies will have to confront a wall of bureaucracy that threatens chaos at the border if they want to sell into the world's biggest trading bloc when life after Brexit begins on January 1.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189185-itll-be-carnage-british-companies-dread-a-brexit-border-breakdown/

 

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Europe prepares for more pain ahead as COVID surges

By James Mackenzie

 

Schoolgirl of Freiherr-vom-Stein secondary school in the North Rhine-Westphalian city wears a winter outfit against the cold as school resumes with open windows and protective masks against the spread of COVID-19 following the autumn holidays in Bonn, Germany, October 26, 2020. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay

 

MILAN (Reuters) - European leaders warned of difficult months ahead as the resurgent COVID-19 pandemic forced authorities to impose new restrictions to try to curb the spread of the disease.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189187-europe-prepares-for-more-pain-ahead-as-covid-surges/

 

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Severe Flooding Continues in Nakhon Ratchasima

 

 

NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Oct 26 (TNA) – Flooding in this northeastern province remained severe as the Mun River was overflowing and flooding hundreds of houses in many sub-districts of Non Sung district.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189188-severe-flooding-continues-in-nakhon-ratchasima/