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Tourism industry asks government to reconsider travel bubble

 

 

The former president of Thailand Hotels Association, Supawan Thanomkietipumi, is proposing the government reconsider the “Travel Bubble” as a way to help revive tourism.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191363-tourism-industry-asks-government-to-reconsider-travel-bubble/

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No long stay-tourists infected yet: Health Ministry

By The Nation

 

 

So far, no long-stay tourists have been found infected with Covid-19, though health authorities have urged Thais to keep their guard up after a symptomless man tested positive in Krabi last week.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191368-no-long-stay-tourists-infected-yet-health-ministry/

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Thais encouraged to travel to help stimulate economy

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - With more public holidays coming up in November and December, the government is encouraging people to travel to different parts of the country and use the government’s spending stimulus measures.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191349-thais-encouraged-to-travel-to-help-stimulate-economy/

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Coup chance ‘less than zero’, says Army chief as tension mounts

By The Nation

 

Army chief General Narongpan Jitkaewthae

 

Army chief General Narongpan Jitkaewthae has dismissed rumours of a coup, as political tension rises amid escalating protests.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191384-coup-chance-‘less-than-zero’-says-army-chief-as-tension-mounts/

 

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Cabinet to rule on whether KTB still a state enterprise

By The Nation

 

Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith

 

Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith will ask the Cabinet to confirm whether Krungthai Bank (KTB) is still a state enterprise.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191386-cabinet-to-rule-on-whether-ktb-still-a-state-enterprise/

 

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Thailand gets ready for trade with US in Biden era

By The Nation

 

 

The Commerce Ministry is getting ready to deal with the United States in the terms of trade under president-elect Joe Biden.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191388-thailand-gets-ready-for-trade-with-us-in-biden-era/

 

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PTT targets 16,000MW by 2030 – half from renewables

By The Nation

 

 

PTT Group is targeting electricity generating capacity of 16,000 megawatts by 2030 – 8,000MW from fossil-based sources and 8,000MW from renewables, said PTT's president and chief executive officer Auttapol Rerkpiboon.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191390-ptt-targets-16000mw-by-2030-–-half-from-renewables/

 

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Family demands probe into conscript’s death

By The Nation

 

 

The family of a conscript found hanged last week at a military base in Roi Et province has demanded an investigation into his death, insisting he had no motive to commit suicide.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191391-family-demands-probe-into-conscript’s-death/

 

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Electricity outages to affect parts of Kamala, Karon

By The Phuket News

 

The area in Kamala to be affected by the power outage on Wednesday (Nov 11). Image: PEA

 

PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Karon on Wednesday (Nov 11) and Kamala on Thursday (Nov 12) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191394-electricity-outages-to-affect-parts-of-kamala-karon/

 

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Export of pig, chickens hits a high this year thanks to Thailand’s food safety practices

By THE NATION

 

 

Thailand’s export of pigs and chickens in the first 10 months of this year was far higher compared to the same period last year, the Department of Livestock Development said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191396-export-of-pig-chickens-hits-a-high-this-year-thanks-to-thailand’s-food-safety-practices/

 

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Pogba cannot be happy with situation at Manchester United, says Deschamps

 

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - October 4, 2020 Manchester United's Paul Pogba looks dejected Pool via REUTERS/Carl Recine /File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Paul Pogba "cannot be happy" with the situation he finds himself in at Manchester United, France head coach Didier Deschamps said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191397-pogba-cannot-be-happy-with-situation-at-manchester-united-says-deschamps/

 

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Trump fires defense secretary in post-election reckoning after public policy clashes

By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper speaks during a joint news conference with Britain's Secretary of State of Defence Ben Wallace after their meeting at Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., March 5, 2020. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he had "terminated" Defense Secretary Mark Esper, appearing to use his final months in office after his election defeat to settle scores within his administration.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191402-trump-fires-defense-secretary-esper-in-post-election-reckoning-after-public-policy-clashes/

 

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Virgin Hyperloop hosts first human ride on new transport system

By Eric M. Johnson

 

Virgin Hyperloop executives Josh Giegel, its Chief Technology Officer, and Sara Luchian, Director of Passenger Experience are seen inside a Virgin Hyperloop pod during testing at their DevLoop test site in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 8, 2020. VIRGIN HYPERLOOP/via REUTERS

 

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Richard Branson's Virgin Hyperloop has completed the world's first passenger ride on a super high-speed levitating pod system, the company said on Sunday, a key safety test for technology it hopes will transform human and cargo transportation.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191406-virgin-hyperloop-hosts-first-human-ride-on-new-transport-system/

 

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EU 'regrettably' hits U.S. with tariffs, seeks better Biden ties

By Philip Blenkinsop and Michael Nienaber

 

European Commission Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis addresses a media conference after a meeting of EU trade ministers, in videoconference format, at the European Council building in Brussels, Belgium, November 9, 2020. Francisco Seco/Pool via REUTERS

 

BRUSSELS/BERLIN (Reuters) - The European Union will impose tariffs on up to $4 billion of U.S. imports in retaliation for U.S. subsidies for Boeing, but said on Monday it was hopeful of an improvement in trade ties under U.S. President-elect Joe Biden.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191403-eu-regrettably-hits-us-with-tariffs-seeks-better-biden-ties/

 

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U.S. criticised for police brutality, racism at U.N. rights review

By Stephanie Nebehay

 

FILE PHOTO: A person holds a "Black Lives Matter" sign as a heavy cloud of tear gas and smoke rises after being deployed by Seattle police as protesters rally against police brutality and the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. June 1, 2020. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson//File Photo

 

GENEVA (Reuters) - Major powers, including allies, criticised the United States for its human rights record on Monday during a U.N. review, citing the use of the death penalty, police violence against African Americans and the separation of migrant children from their families.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191404-us-criticised-for-police-brutality-racism-at-un-rights-review/

 

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Video: Thai driver has a pretty amazing excuse for fleeing scene of an accident

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A motorcyclist thought he was helping out after he chased a car for ten kilometers after a hit and run incident.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191416-video-thai-driver-has-a-pretty-amazing-excuse-for-fleeing-scene-of-an-accident/

 

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Thailand on track to open largest rail station in Southeast Asia

By Jonathan Fairfield

 

Picture: Thailand PRD

 

Thailand is on schedule to open the largest rail station in Southeast Asia next year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191418-thailand-on-track-to-open-largest-rail-station-in-southeast-asia/

 

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Parents to seek 120 million baht damages against Sarasas school in child abuse case

 

Source: Daily News

 

The lawyer acting for aggrieved parents in the cases of abuse against children at Sarasas Witaed Ratchapruek school in Nonthaburi will be taking them to meet the Attorney General this morning.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191420-parents-to-seek-120-million-baht-damages-against-sarasas-school-in-child-abuse-case/

 

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Phuket’s tourism high-season hopes shattered in policy flip-flop

By Bill Barnett

 

 

“The time has come that Thailand must gain confidence from international benchmarks.”

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191423-phuket’s-tourism-high-season-hopes-shattered-in-policy-flip-flop/

 

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No more cash payments for fines at police checkpoints - warnings for first time speeders

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

The head of Thailand's central investigation unit said that from now on there will be no handing over of money for fines at checkpoints throughout the country.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191428-no-more-cash-payments-for-fines-at-police-checkpoints-warnings-for-first-time-speeders/

 

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Teen suffocates to death using adhesive tape in suspected suicide case

By THE NATION

 

 

In a suspected case of suicide, a 15-year-old boy was found dead with adhesive tape wrapped around his face in Nonthaburi province.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191434-teen-suffocates-to-death-using-adhesive-tape-in-suspected-suicide-case/

 

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Thammasat alumni group slams protesters for attempting to reach Palace

By THE NATION

 

 

The Thammasat Pitaktham group, which consists of Thammasat University alumni, on Monday condemned the attempts of pro-democracy protesters to enter the Palace Office on Sunday. The group also condemned the Thammasat University Students Union (TUSU) for supporting the "illegal actions" of the protesters.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191438-thammasat-alumni-group-slams-protesters-for-attempting-to-reach-palace/

 

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Autumn Masters a unique showcase of Augusta National

By Andrew Both

 

FILE PHOTO: Golf - Masters - Augusta National Golf Club - Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 14, 2019 - Tiger Woods of the U.S. wears the green jacket as he celebrates after winning the 2019 Masters. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

 

(Reuters) - If the Masters is a tradition unlike any other, a unique autumn showcase of golf's most eagerly anticipated annual gathering will likely linger in the memory long after the Green Jacket donned by Tiger Woods last year is draped over the winner.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191439-autumn-masters-a-unique-showcase-of-augusta-national/

 

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Former winner Garcia out of Masters after positive COVID-19 test

Source: Reuters

 

FILE PHOTO: Nov 5, 2020; Houston, Texas, USA; Sergio Garcia before teeing off the third hole during the first round of the Houston Open golf tournament at Memorial Park Golf Course. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

 

(Reuters) - Former champion Sergio Garcia pulled out of this week's Masters tournament on Monday after testing positive for COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191440-former-winner-garcia-out-of-masters-after-positive-covid-19-test/

 

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Chiang Mai: Health authorities tracing all contacts of Indian man with Covid who visited the north

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

A representative of the Chiang Mai health authorities has explained the movements of the Indian man who tested positive for Covid.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191442-chiang-mai-health-authorities-tracing-all-contacts-of-indian-man-with-covid-who-visited-the-north/

 

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Views and concerns of OTCC members who opposed CP takeover of Tesco to be made public

By THE NATION

 

Sakon Waranyuwattana (File Photo)

 

Representatives from Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group on Monday picked up the documents issued by the Office of Trade Competition Commission (OTCC) regarding its resolution by a majority vote allowing CP to acquire Tesco’s Thailand business from Ek-Chai Distribution System, OTCC chairman Sakon Waranyuwattana said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191445-views-and-concerns-of-otcc-members-who-opposed-cp-takeover-of-tesco-to-be-made-public/

 

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Biden camp considers legal action over agency's delay in recognizing transition

By Simon Lewis and Tim Reid

 

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden carries folders as he departs following briefings with members of his "Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board" in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., November 9, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

 

WILMINGTON, Del. (Reuters) - President-elect Joe Biden's transition team is considering legal action over a federal agency's delay in recognizing the Democrat's victory over President Donald Trump in last week's election, a Biden official said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191448-biden-camp-considers-legal-action-over-agencys-delay-in-recognizing-transition/

 

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Q4: Thais want to travel but are easily put off by Covid, protests and the state of the economy

 

Picture: The Bangkok Insight

 

The research arm of Kasikorn Thai reported that more than three quarters of Thais have made plans to travel in the fourth quarter. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191449-q4-thais-want-to-travel-but-are-easily-put-off-by-covid-protests-and-the-state-of-the-economy/

 

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Pattaya: Tourist police chief says we're here to help

 

Picture: Pattaya Update News

 

Pattaya's tourist police chief has told the Thai media that he and his men are ready, willing and able to help foreign tourists stranded in Thailand and members of the public just as they always have been. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191450-pattaya-tourist-police-chief-says-were-here-to-help/

 

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Foreign tourism: Could be 2022 before Thailand sees improvement, business media

 

Image: Bangkok Biz News

 

Thailand's business media reported that it would be the end of next year or into 2022 before the country would see any appreciable return to making money from foreign tourists. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191444-foreign-tourism-could-be-2022-before-thailand-sees-improvement-business-media/