THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 11 Nov 2020

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DSI warns Thais about foreigners ripping them off via online friendship/dating sites

 

Picture: INN

 

The Department of Special Investigations has warned the Thai people to watch out for foreign criminals ripping them off on online dating and friendship sites. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191635-dsi-warns-thais-about-foreigners-ripping-them-off-via-online-friendshipdating-sites/

 

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Steel industry protected by anti-dumping duty for another 5 years

By THE NATION

 

 

A trade panel headed by Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit on Tuesday approved maintaining the anti-dumping duty on imported cold-rolled steel.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191636-steel-industry-protected-by-anti-dumping-duty-for-another-5-years/

 

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Where are the police? Netizens demand action as 1,000 bikers seal off Phetchabun road for racing

 

Phetchabun (racing) Circuit"

Picture: Sanook

 

Furious netizens demanded explanations after many clips of a big biker meet-up at the weekend in the north east of Thailand hit the internet.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191638-where-are-the-police-netizens-demand-action-as-1000-bikers-seal-off-phetchabun road-for-racing/

 

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Nearly 80% of Americans say Biden won White House, ignoring Trump's refusal to concede: Reuters/Ipsos poll

By Chris Kahn

 

FILE PHOTO: Combination picture of Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Joe Biden and U.S. President Donald Trump speaking about the early results of the 2020 U.S. presidential election, U.S. November 4, 2020. Pictures taken November 4. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/Carlos Barria

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nearly 80% of Americans, including more than half of Republicans, recognize President-elect Joe Biden as the winner of the Nov. 3 election after most media organizations called the race for the Democrat based on his leads in critical battleground states, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191642-nearly-80-of-americans-say-biden-won-white-house-ignoring-trumps-refusal-to-concede-reutersipsos-poll/

 

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Dental nurse stabbed boyfriend to death "because she didn't want to lose him"

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A dental nurse is suspected of stabbing her boyfriend to death after he left her. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191652-dental-nurse-stabbed-boyfriend-to-death-because-she-didnt-want-to-lose-him/

 

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Pattaya: High power electricity pole wavering in the wind - nothing doing!

 

Picture: Sophon Cable TV

 

Sophon reported that a high power electricity pole was snapped on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191651-pattaya-high-power-electricity-pole-wavering-in-the-wind-nothing-doing/

 

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Sean Connery's 007 pistol from 'Dr.No' stars at Hollywood auction

 

A semi-automatic Walther PP gun used by the late actor Sean Connery in the 1962 film "Dr. No" is seen in an undated photo before an auction in Beverly Hills, California, U.S. Courtesy of Julien's Auction/Handout via Reuters

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The handgun used by the late Sean Connery in the first James Bond film is the star attraction in a Hollywood auction next month.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191654-sean-connerys-007-pistol-from-drno-stars-at-hollywood-auction/

 

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PM: Assault against foreigner in Pattaya has hurt Thailand’s good image

By The Nation

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday said the good image of Thailand would be hurt after a Ratsadon demonstrator head-butted a Russian man in Pattaya during an anti-government protest in the tourist beach city.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191625-prayut-attack-on-foreigner-damaged-thailands-image/?do=findComment&comment=15991756

 

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Single Entry Tourist Visa to Thailand now requires foreigners to show funds of 500k THB

 

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Foreigners who wish to apply for a Single Entry Tourist Visa (SETV) to Thailand are now required to provide 6 months worth of bank statements showing a bank balance of at least 500,000 THB.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191656-single-entry-tourist-visa-to-thailand-now-requires-foreigners-to-show-funds-of-500k-thb/

 

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Small business owner reveals despair at economic situation in Pattaya

 

Picture: Kapook

 

Kapook highlighted the dire state of the economy for business people in Pattaya when they reported on a post from one woman.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191661-small-business-owner-reveals-despair-at-economic-situation-in-pattaya/

 

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"Gateway to Koh Samui!" Pier now repaired at a cost of 75 million baht

 

 

The pier at the main port on Koh Samui has now been repaired at a cost of 75 million baht.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191660-gateway-to-koh-samui-pier-now-repaired-at-a-cost-of-75-million-baht/

 

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Pattaya: Man claims attack by two "mat vendors" with a brick - quick arrests made

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

A 20 year old man called Kittichai told police that he was sitting on the beach near the Pattaya Police Station with his sister when they were accosted by two men who were mat rental vendors. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191658-pattaya-man-claims-attack-by-two-mat-vendors-with-a-brick-quick-arrests-made/

 

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Thailand Road Carnage: SEVENTY EIGHT dead at the scene on Monday

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Thailand's appalling road carnage continued on Monday with a staggering 78 people killed at the scene of road accidents.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191665-thailand-road-carnage-seventy-eight-dead-at-the-scene-on-monday/

 

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Three new returnees test positive for Covid-19

By The Nation

 

 

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) reported three new cases in state quarantine facility over a 24-hour period on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191667-three-new-returnees-test-positive-for-covid-19/

 

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Slap on the head costs woman her life

By The Nation

 

 

A motorbike taxi rider surrendered to police on Tuesday for reportedly stabbing her workmate out of anger, which she said had been building for two years. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191675-slap-on-the-head-costs-woman-her-life/

 

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Migrant workers to be allowed to stay another two years

By The Nation

 

 

Migrant workers who have completed a four-year contract will be allowed to stay in Thailand for another two years to help solve the problem of labour shortage due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191677-migrant-workers-to-be-allowed-to-stay-another-two-years/

 

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Thailand’s first ‘e-ferry’ arrives in Phuket

By The Phuket News

 

The e-ferry was presented at Phuket’s Ao Por Pier amid much fanfare yesterday (Nov 10). Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: The first electric-powered ferry to be brought into service in Thailand was presented in Phuket yesterday (Nov 10), at Ao Por Pier on the island’s east coast, where the new ‘e-ferries’ will provide services to 10 islands in Phang Nga Bay, including ‘James Bond island’ and Phi Phi Island.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191682-thailand’s-first-‘e-ferry’-arrives-in-phuket/

 

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Airbnb: Thailand Geared up for Digital Nomads and Work-Cations

Five reasons why Thailand is a preferred destination for living and working anywhere

 

 

Bangkok, Thailand, 11 November 2020 - As travel sees a comeback across Thailand in the new normal, Airbnb sees an emerging trend to extended work-cations around Thailand as people look to combine work, travel and living. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191696-airbnb-thailand-geared-up-for-digital-nomads-and-work-cations/

 

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Phuket COVID case blanked amid mass focus on Krabi patient

By The Phuket News

 

Phuket Public Health Office (PPHO) Chief Dr Thanit Sermkaew at a meeting earlier this month. Photo: PPHO / file

 

PHUKET: Health officials’ aspirations of using the ‘Phuket Model’ of preventing and handling COVID-19 infections in other provinces has taken a heady blow this week after an intensive ‘track and trace’ campaign successfully hunted down some 290 people suspected of infection after close contact with one COVID-positive man who travelled through Phuket, while a 38-year-old Dutchman confirmed as infected in Phuket just days after entering the country remains entirely unexplained.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191698-phuket-covid-case-blanked-amid-mass-focus-on-krabi-patient/

 

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THAI now selling products via Facebook

By The Nation

 

 

Thai Airways International (THAI) is selling more than 400 products via its TG Warehouse Sale Facebook store in order to generate extra revenue for the company, the firm said on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191699-thai-now-selling-products-via-facebook/

 

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One killed, but four narrowly escape crash in Si Sa Ket

By The Nation

 

 

A pick-up truck crashed into a truck carrying a load of refrigerators in Si Sa Ket province on Tuesday, killing one and injuring four. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191700-one-killed-but-four-narrowly-escape-crash-in-si-sa-ket/

 

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More coverage for cancer patients from next year, vows Anutin

By THE NATION

 

 

From January 1, cancer patients can receive treatment at all equipped hospitals, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191701-more-coverage-for-cancer-patients-from-next-year-vows-anutin/

 

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Honda launches ‘clean energy’ motorbike taxi service on Sukhumvit

By The Nation

 

 

AP Honda, the Thai subsidiary of Japanese automaker Honda Motor, has launched “Green Win by Honda” project, in which 50 Honda PCX electric motorbikes will be used to provide taxi services to Bangkokians.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191702-honda-launches-‘clean-energy’-motorbike-taxi-service-on-sukhumvit/

 

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Korean soldier tests positive on return from Thailand

By The Nation

 

 

Health authorities say a South Korean soldier who spent almost a month in Thailand tested positive for Covid-19 on his return to his homeland on Sunday (November 8).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191704-korean-soldier-tests-positive-for-covid-19-on-return-from-thailand/

 

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Thailand ready for 37th ASEAN Summit

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister said today that Thailand is ready to join the 37th ASEAN Summit this week, expecting the success of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) negotiations at this event.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191708-thailand-ready-for-37th-asean-summit/

 

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Meteor shower visible from Thailand tomorrow night from 7pm

 

Photo from freepik.com

 

Stargazers across the country will have a chance to watch spectacular fireballs streaking across the sky tomorrow night (Thursday), from around 7pm, according to the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191709-meteor-shower-visible-from-thailand-thursday-night-from-7pm/

 

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Thai economy should contract less than expected in 2020 - finance minister

 

FILE PHOTO: Thailand Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith speaks during an interview with Reuters in Bangkok, Thailand, June 25, 2018. REUTERS/Panu Wongcha-um

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's economy is expected to contract less than previously expected this year due to a recovery in consumption, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191724-thai-economy-should-contract-less-than-expected-in-2020-finance-minister/

 

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Tourists Throng Doi Inthanon to Enjoy Cold Weather

 

 

CHIANG MAI, Nov 11 (TNA) – Tourists reached the peak of Doi Inthanon mountain to witness the stunning sunrise in this winter as the lowest temperature there was at 7 degrees Celsius.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191725-tourists-throng-doi-inthanon-to-enjoy-cold-weather/

 

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Philippine authorities evacuate thousands as Typhoon Vamco approaches

 

A woman and a child carry belongings as they evacuate from a coastal community ahead of Typhoon Vamco, in Sucat, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, Philippines, November 11, 2020. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

 

MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine authorities have ordered thousands of residents in eastern coastal communities to evacuate ahead of the landfall of Typhoon Vamco on Wednesday, only weeks after the country was battered by the strongest cyclone so far this year.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191726-philippine-authorities-evacuate-thousands-as-typhoon-vamco-approaches/

 

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Hong Kong, Singapore to allow travel to each other without quarantines from November 22

By Farah Master and Chen Lin

 

Essential workers wearing face masks walk past the skyline of the central business district outside a regional screening center amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Singapore June 9, 2020. REUTERS/Edgar Su

 

HONG KONG/ SINGAPORE (Reuters) - A travel bubble between Hong Kong and Singapore will begin on Nov. 22, the two cities announced on Wednesday, as they moved to re-establish overseas travel links and lift the hurdle of quarantine for visiting foreigners.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191727-hong-kong-singapore-to-allow-travel-to-each-other-without-quarantines-from-november-22/