THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 4 Nov 2020

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Four foreigners among 7 found positive in quarantine

By The Nation

 

 

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration on Wednesday reported seven new cases in quarantine over a 24-hour period.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1190549-four-foreigners-among-7-found-positive-in-quarantine/

 

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Living the life as an expat in Thailand

By Thai PBS

 

 

For expats in Thailand, paradise can be full of pitfalls  

 

Life in Thailand is a daily adventure for most expats, an obstacle course of delicious but fiery cuisine, locals’ laidback mai pen rai (never mind) attitude, and a language that can easily have you saying something very rude, very unintentionally. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1190552-living-the-life-as-an-expat-in-thailand/

 

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Thai Cabinet approves the formation of a National Committee on Geoparks

By Thai PBS

 

 

The Cabinet has approved the setting up of the National Committee on Geoparks, as proposed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1190553-thai-cabinet-approves-the-formation-of-a-national-committee-on-geoparks/

 

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U.S. election betting odds tighten but still favour Trump over Biden

By Divya Chowdhury

 

FILE PHOTO: A combination picture shows U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden speaking during the first 2020 presidential campaign debate, held on the campus of the Cleveland Clinic at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S., September 29, 2020. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Betting market odds on the U.S. presidential election have begun to tighten once again after flipping in favour of Republican President Donald Trump over Democratic candidate Joe Biden, according to data from three aggregators.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1190556-us-election-betting-odds-tighten-but-still-favour-trump-over-biden/

 

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Former pop idol Pookie’s life sentence for drug trafficking, money laundering halved to 38 years

By THE NATION

 

 

Former pop star “Pookie” was slapped with 38 year jail sentence over drug trafficking and money laundering.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1190573-former-pop-idol-pookie’s-life-sentence-for-drug-trafficking-money-laundering-halved-to-38-years/

 

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European minister’s official visit cut short as he tests positive for Covid-19

By THE NATION

 

 

A European minister, who arrived in Thailand on an official two-day visit on Tuesday, tested positive for Covid-19 and will return to his country in a private plane.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1190574-european-minister’s-official-visit-cut-short-as-he-tests-positive-for-covid-19/

 

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Father miraculously survives after ‘alcoholic’ son allegedly damages his skull with hoe

By THE NATION

 

 

An “alcoholic” man, who attempted suicide before, severely wounded his father by allegedly hitting the back of the man’s head with a hoe in Nang Rong district, Buriram.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1190575-buriram-father-miraculously-survives-after-‘alcoholic’-son-allegedly-damages-his-skull-with-hoe/

 

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Rubber, latex prices fall suddenly in blow to farmers, factories

By THE NATION

 

 

The prices of latex and rubber products have plummeted following the announcement of a lockdown in Europe to prevent Covid-19 from spreading, Thai Latex Association president Chaiphot Reungwarunwattana said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1190578-rubber-latex-prices-fall-suddenly-in-blow-to-farmers-factories/

 

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Father-in-law bludgeoned to death in feud over family property

By The Nation

 

 

A fight over family property ended with the son-in-law murdering his wife’s father with a shovel on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1190581-father-in-law-bludgeoned-to-death-in-feud-over-family-property/

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Six-year-old’s dangerous game prompts doctor to warn parents

By THE NATION

 

 

A medical expert is warning parents to keep a close eye on their children after a six-year-old got violently ill when a Bt5 coin got stuck in his throat.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1190582-six-year-old’s-dangerous-game-prompts-doctor-to-warn-parents/

 

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People warned not to let their guard down with Covid

By The Nation

 

Dr Suwannachai Wattanayingcharoenchai

 

The Department of Health on Wednesday called on the public to strictly adhere to Covid-19 preventive measures after a recent poll indicated that only 49 per cent of people wear a face mask at entertainment venues or while using public transport.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1190583-people-warned-not-to-let-their-guard-down-with-covid/

 

 

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Trump falsely claims victory with votes uncounted, rival Biden confident

By Trevor Hunnicutt and Jeff Mason

 

A voter fills out his ballot on election day in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, U.S. November 3, 2020. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

 

WILMINGTON, Del./WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump falsely claimed victory over Democratic rival Joe Biden on Wednesday with millions of votes still uncounted in a White House race that will not be decided until a handful of states complete vote-counting over the next hours or days.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1190605-trump-falsely-claims-victory-with-votes-uncounted-rival-biden-confident/

 

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Twitter, Facebook push back on Trump's election posts

By David Shepardson and Elizabeth Culliford

 

FILE PHOTO: Electronic cables are silhouetted next to the logo of Twitter in this September 23, 2014 illustration photo in Sarajevo. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Facebook Inc and Twitter Inc faced tests of the rules they announced to handle premature claims of victory in the U.S. election as they flagged some of President Donald Trump's comments on the vote, which remained too close to call.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1190606-twitter-facebook-push-back-on-trumps-election-posts/

 

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Environment Board approves urgent plan to tackle PM2.5

By The Nation

 

 

The National Environment Board on Wednesday approved an urgent plan to tackle PM2.5 air pollution, which is once again rising to hazardous levels in Bangkok and other large cities.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1190608-environment-board-approves-urgent-plan-to-tackle-pm25/

 

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Ministry discounts 13,000 household items to cut cost of living

By The Nation

 

 

The Commerce Ministry has reduced the prices of more than 13,000 household goods under the seventh round of monthly discounts to help cut the cost of living for people during the Covid-19 crisis.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1190611-ministry-discounts-13000-household-items-to-cut-cost-of-living/

 

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Thai Cabinet approves the formation of a National Committee on Geoparks

 

 

The Cabinet has approved the setting up of the National Committee on Geoparks, as proposed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1190613-thai-cabinet-approves-the-formation-of-a-national-committee-on-geoparks/

 

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BOT addressing household debt with new debt-solving measures

 

 

CHIANG MAI (NNT) - The financial economic situation in the northern provinces of Thailand improved in the third quarter of 2020. However, the Bank of Thailand (BOT) remains concerned about the country’s household debt, and has launched the ’debt resolution expressway’ measure to help debtors.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1190614-bot-addressing-household-debt-with-new-debt-solving-measures/

 

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DMH launches Depression Watch Forum

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Depression is a mental health issue which has been gaining more attention in Thai society. For Mental Health Week this year, the Department of Mental Health has launched a monitoring forum for depression, raising awareness of the illness which requires cooperation from all sides to help patients.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1190615-dmh-launches-depression-watch-forum/

 

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Japanese health officials find 164 dogs crammed into tiny house

 

Dozens of dogs, the animal rights group say mostly malnourished and infected by parasites, are crammed inside a tiny house in Izumo, wetsern Japan October 19, 2020, in this handout image provided by an animal rights group Doubutukikin and obtained by Reuters on November 4, 2020. Doubutukikin/Handout via REUTERS

 

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese health officials have found 164 emaciated dogs crammed into a tiny house in one of the country's worst cases of animal hoarding, an animal rights activist said on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1190616-japanese-health-officials-find-164-dogs-crammed-into-tiny-house/

 

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Chinese carmaking giant starts manufacturing in Rayong

 

 

RAYONG (NNT) - Great Wall Motors (GWM), one of the top-3 biggest vehicle builders in China, has started operating its manufacturing line at facilities in Rayong province which they previously took over from US company GM.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1190617-chinese-carmaking-giant-starts-manufacturing-in-rayong/

 

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Bangkok to renovate Bang Khen canal

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Canals in Bangkok were noticeably cleaner on Loi Krathong day last weekend, thanks to Bangkok City Hall’s efforts to clean up and renovate the canal network in the capital. City Hall now aims to dredge and renovate areas along Bang Khen canal, helping improve the scenery and the livelihood of local residents.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1190618-bangkok-to-renovate-bang-khen-canal/

 

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All I want for Christmas is... 33,000 songs

 

JEFF KRAVITZ

 

An investment company has bought a share of the rights to Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1190619-all-i-want-for-christmas-is-33000-songs/

 

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No Time To Die's Lashana Lynch insists her character will be 'authentic' to experiences faced by black people

By RIANNE ADDO

 

'I searched for moments where they'd be glad to see their life represented': Lashana Lynch has insisted her character in No Time To Die will be 'authentic' to realities faced by black people

 

No Time To Die star Lashana Lynch has insisted her character in the upcoming film will be 'authentic' to experiences faced by black people.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1190621-no-time-to-dies-lashana-lynch-insists-her-character-will-be-authentic-to-experiences-faced-by-black-people/

 

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Enola Holmes producers respond to lawsuit against Millie Bobby Brown's Netflix movie

BY SUSANNAH ALEXANDER

 

ALEX BAILEY / NETFLIX

 

Enola Holmes' producers have responded to the lawsuit that has been filed against the Millie Bobby Brown-starring Netflix movie.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1190622-enola-holmes-producers-respond-to-lawsuit-against-millie-bobby-browns-netflix-movie/

 

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Explainer: What might happen if U.S. election result is disputed?

By Joseph Ax

 

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the White House in Washington, U.S., October 7, 2020. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Despite incomplete results from several battleground states that could determine the outcome of the U.S. presidential race, President Donald Trump proclaimed victory over Democratic challenger Joe Biden on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1190627-explainer-what-might-happen-if-us-election-result-is-disputed/

 

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