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Using golf courses for alternative quarantine will not benefit ministers, says PM

By The Nation

 

 

At a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha dismissed speculation that using golf courses as alternative state quarantine sites for foreigners would be a conflict of interest as some courses are owned by ministers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191560-using-golf-courses-for-alternative-quarantine-will-not-benefit-ministers-says-pm/

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Police say female teacher denies kicking boy, 5, in face

By The Phuket News

 

The boy’s grandmother speaks with social workers while Pongsathorn Chanponto, Director of Wichit Songkram School sites beside her last Friday (Nov 6). Screenshot: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET:-- A female kindergarten teacher at Wichit Songkram School has had a holding charge filed against her by police for causing bodily harm to a 5-year-old boy in her class, but has denied kicking the boy in the face.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191561-police-say-female-teacher-denies-kicking-boy-5-in-face/

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Quarantine Period Remains at 14 Days

 

 

BANGKOK (TNA) – Thailand’s mandatory quarantine period remains at 14 days, affirmed Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191515-quarantine-period-remains-at-14-days/

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Thailand confirms coronavirus case linked to infected Hungarian minister

By Panarat Thepgumpanat

 

FILE PHOTO: Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto (L) wearing protective face mask, arrives for a meeting with his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Binh Minh in Hanoi, Vietnam October 16, 2020. REUTERS/Kham

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand said on Tuesday a Hungarian diplomat had become infected with the coronavirus after being in contact with his foreign minister whose tour to the region was suspended last week after he tested positive for the virus.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191571-hungarian-envoy-caught-covid-during-infected-foreign-minister’s-bangkok-visit/?do=findComment&comment=15990808

 

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Thammanat's wife handed job in PM’s Secretariat

By The Nation

 

 

The wife of Deputy Agriculture Minister Thammanat Prompao has been handed a job in the Secretariat of the Prime Minister in a move that has triggered accusations of nepotism.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191600-thammanats-wife-handed-job-in-pm’s-secretariat/

 

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Lifespan of taxis extended to 12 years

By The Nation

 

 

The Cabinet has approved extending the legal lifespan of taxis from nine to 12 years.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191601-lifespan-of-taxis-extended-to-12-years/

 

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Palm oil price surging as virus retreats

By The Nation

 

 

The prices of oil-palm fruit and palm oil are rising as the Covid-19 outbreak eases, the Office of Agricultural Economics (OAE) said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191602-palm-oil-price-surging-as-virus-retreats/

 

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‘Let’s Go Halves’ shopping subsidy could be extended

By The Nation

 

Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow

 

The Centre for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) will meet next week to decide whether to extend the “Khon La Khrueng” (Let's Go Halves) subsidised-shopping scheme, said Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191603-‘let’s-go-halves’-shopping-subsidy-could-be-extended/

 

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EEC adjusting investment in line with Biden’s 'green' strategy

By Prapasri Osatanond
The Nation

 

Kanit Sangsubhan, secretary-general of the EEC Office

 

The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office has announced it will adjust its five-year investment plan to adapt to the changing global situation.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191604-eec-adjusting-investment-in-line-with-biden’s-green-strategy/

 

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Krungsri increases minimum salary requirement for personal loans

By The Nation

 

 

Krungsri Consumer, a provider of credit cards and personal loans, has adjusted the salary criteria for borrowers from Bt10,000 per month to Bt12,000. This is because Krungsri is becoming more prudent in lending amid the trend of declining household income.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191605-krungsri-increases-minimum-salary-requirement-for-personal-loans/

 

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National Strategic Committee approves draft master plan, draft national reform plan

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Strategic Committee meeting has approved a draft master plan, under the concept of ’getting up quickly from a fall’. The aim is to work towards clear, balanced and sustainable development of the country.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191606-national-strategic-committee-approves-draft-master-plan-draft-national-reform-plan/

 

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Commerce Minister Jurin: Biden’s victory to help global economy

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - With Joe Biden soon to become the new United States President, many analysts say that the US trade policy will in future focus more on trade negotiations. The Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister, Jurin Laksanawisit, says the policy of the Biden administration is likely to have a positive impact on the world economy and create more trade and investment opportunities for Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191607-thai-commerce-minister-jurin-biden’s-victory-to-help-global-economy/

 

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Johnson at top of his game heading into Masters

Source: Reuters

 

Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club - Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - November 10, 2020 Dustin Johnson of the U.S. plays out of a bunker on the 10th hole during a practice round REUTERS/Mike Segar

 

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Reuters) - Dustin Johnson on Tuesday said he was playing some of the best golf of his career ahead of this week's Masters, an update that should send shivers down the spines of his competition.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191608-johnson-at-top-of-his-game-heading-into-masters/

 

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Thomas tries to pick up Augusta secrets from tight-lipped Woods

 

FILE PHOTO: Oct 25, 2020; Thousand Oaks, California, USA; Justin Thomas tees off on the second hole during the Final round of the Zozo Championship golf tournament at Sherwood Country Club. /Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

 

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Reuters) - Justin Thomas knows his way around a golf course but that did not stop him from trying to learn some of the nuances of Augusta National from reigning Masters champion Tiger Woods and former winner Fred Couples during a practice session this week.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191609-thomas-tries-to-pick-up-augusta-secrets-from-tight-lipped-woods/

 

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FA chairman Clarke quits after 'coloured footballers' remark

By Martyn Herman

 

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - International Friendly - England vs Germany - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - November 10, 2017 FA chairman Greg Clarke before the match Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Greg Clarke has resigned as English Football Association chairman hours after referring to "coloured footballers" during questions from members of parliament on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191611-fa-chairman-clarke-quits-after-coloured-footballers-remark/

 

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Premier League to scrap pay-per-view scheme, says Masters

 

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Arsenal - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - September 28, 2020. A match-ball is seen on the pitch before the match Pool via REUTERS/Laurence Griffiths

 

LONDON (Reuters) - The Premier League will scrap its controversial pay-per-view scheme imminently, chief executive Richard Masters confirmed on Tuesday to a government committee.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191613-premier-league-to-scrap-pay-per-view-scheme-says-masters/

 

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Leicester, Southampton and Villa hint at shake-up at the top

By Martyn Herman

 

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Leicester City v Wolverhampton Wanderers - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - November 8, 2020 Leicester City's Jamie Vardy and teammates form a wall to defend a free kick taken by Wolverhampton Wanderers' Ruben Neves Pool via REUTERS/Michael Regan

 

LONDON, (Reuters) - Eight rounds into a Premier League season is usually a sufficient period for the big guns to start gathering near the top of the table and for the surprise early pace-setters to be on their inevitable slide.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191614-leicester-southampton-and-villa-hint-at-shake-up-at-the-top/

 

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U.S. Supreme Court justices appear unlikely to throw out Obamacare

By Lawrence Hurley and Andrew Chung

 

A general view of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, U.S. November 10, 2020. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday signaled they are unlikely to strike down the Obamacare healthcare law in a legal challenge brought by Texas and 17 other Republican-governed states and joined by President Donald Trump's administration.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191615-us-supreme-court-justices-appear-unlikely-to-throw-out-obamacare/

 

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McConnell says he does not expect interrupted presidential transition

 

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks after the Senate Republican GOP leadership election on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S. November 10, 2020. REUTERS/Erin Scott

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who has not acknowledged Joe Biden as president-elect, said on Tuesday he does not expect an interrupted transition from the administration of Republican President Donald Trump, who is challenging Biden's election victory in the courts.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191616-mcconnell-says-he-does-not-expect-interrupted-presidential-transition/

 

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'Nothing's going to stop' transition of power in U.S., Biden says

By Simon Lewis

 

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden listens as Vice President-elect Kamala Harris speaks about protecting the Affordable Care Act (ACA) as she speaks to reporters about their "plan to expand affordable health care" during an appearance in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., November 10, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

 

WILMINGTON, Del. (Reuters) - President-elect Joe Biden said on Tuesday that nothing would stop the transfer of power in the U.S. government, even as President Donald Trump says without evidence the election was marred by fraud and some of his Republican allies back probes.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191617-nothings-going-to-stop-transition-of-power-in-us-biden-says/

 

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Biden stresses importance of Northern Irish peace deal in first call to PM Johnson

By Alistair Smout and Elizabeth Piper

 

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves Downing Street to attend a cabinet meeting at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in London, Britain November 10, 2020. REUTERS/Toby Melville

 

LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Joe Biden stressed the importance of protecting Northern Ireland's peace deal in the Brexit process when he called UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday, hinting at potential tensions over Britain's EU exit even as the pair emphasised common ground in other areas.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191618-biden stresses-importance-of-northern-irish-peace-deal-in-first-call-to-pm-johnson/

 

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Europe charges Amazon with using dominance and data to squeeze rivals

By Foo Yun Chee

 

Jeff Bezos, president and CEO of Amazon and owner of The Washington Post, speaks at the Economic Club of Washington DC's "Milestone Celebration Dinner" in Washington, U.S., September 13, 2018. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

 

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union charged Amazon <AMZN.O> with damaging retail competition, alleging on Tuesday that the U.S. company uses its size, power and data to gain an unfair advantage over smaller merchants that sell on its online platform.

 

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Elephant ‘Celebration Cakes’ Create  Lasting Memories For Special Occasions

Cakes help sustain local farmers and struggling families in Thailand

 

 

CHIANG MAI- Elephants in Northern Thailand are enjoying a new trend in treats – custom-made celebration cakes adorned with messages that acknowledge special milestones such as birthdays and anniversaries, making them a thoughtful gift for people looking to make a much-appreciated contribution to their welfare – and also support the local farmers who are undergoing an epic struggle to survive.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191620-elephant-‘celebration-cakes’-create  lasting-memories-for-special-occasions/

 

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Being in contention not winning is Mickelson's Masters goal

 

Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club - Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - November 10, 2020 Phil Mickelson of the U.S. on the 14th tee during a practice round REUTERS/Mike Segar

 

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Reuters) - Phil Mickelson no longer comes to Augusta thinking about winning the Masters and would be happy just to be in contention for another Green Jacket, the three-times champion said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191622-being-in-contention-not-winning-is-mickelsons-masters-goal/

 

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No Green Jacket guarantee acknowledges McIlroy

By Andrew Both

 

Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club - Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - November 10, 2020 Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy during a practice round REUTERS/Brian Snyder

 

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Reuters) - If Rory McIlroy is fairly confident of one day winning the Masters and completing the career grand slam, he has also been around the block often enough to know that nothing is guaranteed in golf or much else for that matter.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191623-no-green-jacket-guarantee-acknowledges-mcilroy/

 

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Prayut: Attack on foreigner damaged Thailand's image 

 

Picture: Saim Rath

 

Thailand's prime minister Prayut Chan-ocha has roundly condemned the attack on the Russian man at a protest in Jomtien, Pattaya on Sunday. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191625-prayut-attack-on-foreigner-damaged-thailands-image/

 

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Well known Thai YouTuber talks of "deserted Samui" - begs Thais to visit

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A well known female Thai YouTuber went on her Facebook channel to talk about her first visit to Koh Samui.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191626-well-known-thai-youtuber-talks-of-deserted-samui-begs-thais-to-visit/

 

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Police hunt for woman who abandoned newborn infant on Udon Thani road

By THE NATION

 

 

Police are searching for a woman who abandoned her newborn female baby on Mumon-Nakwang Road in Udon Thani’s Mumon subdistrict.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191627-police-hunt-for-woman-who-abandoned-newborn-infant-on-udon-thani-road/

 

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Water, baking soda ‘cannot prevent, cure cold or flu’

By THE NATION

 

 

The Digital Economy and Society Ministry has warned people not to believe or share news or Internet posts which claim that drinking water mixed with baking soda can help prevent or cure a common cold and flu.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191629-water-baking-soda-‘cannot-prevent-cure-cold-or-flu’/

 

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Out-of-business Krabi tour operator found dead next to stove in suspected suicide

By THE NATION

 

 

Khao Phanom police in Krabi province were alerted on Tuesday to a suspected suicide at a house in the district.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191631-out-of-business-krabi-tour-operator-found-dead-next-to-stove-in-suspected-suicide/