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Phuket health officials break silence on Dutch COVID case

By The Phuket News

 

Details of the Dutchman’s infection were announced today through a live broadcast. Screenshot: PR Dept

 

PHUKET:-- Phuket health officials today (Wednesday) publicly recognised the 38-year-old Dutch national confirmed as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket, saying that the man arrived on the island after being infected in his home country.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191738-phuket-health-officials-break-silence-on-dutch-covid-case/

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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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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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Thai auto industry must adapt quickly to EV production, govt warns

By THE NATION

 

 

The Energy Ministry has warned that businesses in Thailand’s automotive industry must adapt quickly to the growing trend for electric vehicles (EVs).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191761-thai-auto-industry-must-adapt-quickly-to-ev-production-govt-warns/

 

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Senators ‘fear protests’, want charter-change vote during daytime 

By The Nation

 

Parliament President Chuan Leekpai

 

Parliament will convene on November 17-18 for a special session to debate seven charter-amendment drafts, said Parliament President Chuan Leekpai.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191762-senators-‘fear-protests’-want-charter-change-vote-during-daytime/

 

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Thanathorn ‘unharmed’ by royalist mob in Nakhon Si Thammarat

By The Nation

 

 

Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit said yellow-shirt protesters who mobbed a car in Nakhon Si Thammarat on Wednesday were acting in the mistaken belief that he was inside. Posting on Facebook, Thanathorn expressed concern for the victims, who he said were ordinary people unrelated to him.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191763-thanathorn-‘unharmed’-by-royalist-mob-in-nakhon-si-thammarat/

 

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Finance Ministry asks BOT to manage baht to help exports

By The Nation

 

Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith

 

Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has asked the Bank of Thailand to manage the baht in a way that favours exporters and economic recovery.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191764-finance-ministry-asks-bot-to-manage-baht-to-help-exports/

 

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Thai economy passed lowest point, to contract less than expected: officials

By Chayut Setboonsarng and Satawasin Staporncharnchai

 

FILE PHOTO: A view of the Port of Bangkok, Thailand, March 25, 2016. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's economy has passed its lowest point and is expected to contract less than previously expected this year due to a recovery in consumption, senior officials said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191766-thai-economy-passed-lowest-point-to-contract-less-than-expected-officials/

 

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Sangha Council bans monks from joining protests

By The Nation

 

 

The Sangha Supreme Council has issued an urgent edict banning monks and novices from joining political rallies.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191767-sangha-council-bans-monks-from-joining-protests/

 

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South Korean soldier found with COVID-19 after return from Thailand

 

Dr. Walairat Chaifoo, director of the Epidemiology Division of the Diseases Control Department.

 

A South Korean military officer, who participated in the planning of the Cobra Gold military exercise in Thailand’s eastern province of Rayong, was found to be infected with COVID-19 upon his return to South Korea, Dr. Walairat Chaifoo, director of the Epidemiology Division of the Diseases Control Department, told the media today (Wednesday).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191704-korean-soldier-tests-positive-for-covid-19-on-return-from-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=15994019

 

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Bangkok Airways Launches Discounts to Boost Tourism

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Besides the tourism promotion policy launched by the government, members of the private sector like The Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Bangkok Airways also provided discounts as part of the economic stimulus.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191768-bangkok-airways-launches-discounts-to-boost-tourism/

 

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Yachts contacting Immigration Bureau to allow passengers to visit Thailand

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Since November 1st, 2020, the government has eased travel restrictions by allowing cruise ships and yachts to enter Thailand. The Immigration Bureau reports that around 10 yacht operators have contacted Thai authorities to allow their passengers to disembark. However, they have to undergo strict screening similar to airport procedures.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191769-yachts-contacting-immigration-bureau-to-allow-passengers-to-visit-thailand/

 

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Hopes rise, as Thailand continues developing vaccine against COVID-19

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Hopes have been raised by the United States pharmaceutical company Pfizer’s announcement this week that its vaccine was 90 percent effective in preventing COVID-19 among trial volunteers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191770-hopes-rise-as-thailand-continues-developing-vaccine-against-covid-19/

 

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National parks report financial loss from COVID-19

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - National parks are among places affected by an absence of tourists due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation has reported some 900 million baht in loss in revenue at national parks nationwide from October 2019 to September 2020.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191772-national-parks-report-financial-loss-from-covid-19/

 

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Chilean team score late penalty - a month after it was awarded

 

FILE PHOTO: Copa Libertadores - Universidad Catolica v Internacional - Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo, Santiago, Chile - October 22, 2020 Universidad Catolica's Fernando Zampedri celebrates scoring their second goal Pool via REUTERS/Alberto Valdes/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Chilean league leaders Universidad Catolica converted a penalty on Wednesday -- nearly one month after it was awarded.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191773-chilean-team-score-late-penalty-a-month-after-it-was-awarded/

 

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Scotland making Euro 2020 would fulfill dream, says Robertson

By Zoran Milosavljevic

 

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Euro 2020 Qualification Play off - Scotland v Israel - Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain - October 8, 2020 Scotland's Andy Robertson REUTERS/Russell Cheyne/File Photo

 

BELGRADE (Reuters) - Reaching Euro 2020 with Scotland would be a childhood dream come true, captain Andy Robertson said ahead of Thursday's playoff final against Serbia.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191774-scotland-making-euro-2020-would-fulfill-dream-says-robertson/

 

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FA chairman Clarke had no choice but to quit - Southgate

By Martyn Herman

 

FILE PHOTO: UEFA Nations League - League A - Group 2 - England v Denmark - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - October 14, 2020 Manager Gareth Southgate talks to the media after the match Pool via REUTERS/Nick Potts/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - England manager Gareth Southgate expressed some sympathy for former Football Association chairman Greg Clarke but said he had no option but to leave after a series of inappropriate comments during a parliamentary committee meeting on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191776-fa-chairman-clarke-had-no-choice-but-to-quit-southgate/

 

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Trump files new election challenge, Georgia announces recount

By Jonathan Stempel and Jeff Mason

 

U.S. President Donald Trump turns after placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider as he attends a Veterans Day observance in the rain at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., November 11, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

 

(Reuters) - President Donald Trump's campaign on Wednesday took another step in its legal strategy to upend his U.S. election loss by filing a lawsuit in Michigan while Georgia announced a recount and President-elect Joe Biden focused on laying the foundation of his incoming administration.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191777-trump-files-new-election-challenge-georgia-announces-recount/

 

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Facebook extends ban on U.S. political ads for another month

By Elizabeth Culliford and Katie Paul

 

FILE PHOTO: 3D printed ballot boxes are seen in front of a displayed Facebook logo in this illustration taken November 4, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - As election misinformation raged online, Facebook Inc <FB.O> said on Wednesday its post-election ban on political ads would likely last another month, raising concerns from campaigns and groups eager to reach voters for key Georgia Senate races in January.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191778-facebook-extends-ban-on-us-political-ads-for-another-month/

 

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Donations under $8K to Trump ‘election defense’ instead go to president, RNC

By Jarrett Renshaw and Joseph Tanfani

 

FILE PHOTO: Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump protest outside the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, U.S. November 10, 2020. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - As President Donald Trump seeks to discredit last week's election with baseless claims of voter fraud, his team has bombarded his supporters with requests for money to help pay for legal challenges to the results: “The Left will try to STEAL this election!” reads one text.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191781-donations-under-8k-to trump ‘election-defense’-instead-go-to-president-rnc/

 

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Saudi king urges world to take 'decisive stance' against Saudi's regional foe Iran

 

FILE PHOTO: Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz attends a virtual cabinet meeting in Neom, Saudi Arabia August 18, 2020. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

 

RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz urged the world on Thursday to take "a decisive stance" to address efforts by Iran to develop nuclear and ballistic missile programs, in an annual address to the top government advisory body.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191779-saudi-king-urges-world-to-take-decisive-stance-against-saudis-regional-foe-iran/

 

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'Countdown to catastrophe' in Yemen as U.N. warns of famine - again

By Michelle Nichols

 

FILE PHOTO: A woman holds her malnourished daughter at a malnutrition treatment ward of al-Sabeen hospital in Sanaa, Yemen October 27, 2020. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah/File Photo

 

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Millions of men, women and children in war-torn Yemen are facing famine - again, top United Nations officials warned on Wednesday as they appealed for more money to prevent it - again.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191780-countdown-to-catastrophe-in-yemen-as-un-warns-of-famine-again/

 

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Tonino Lamborghini to open Phuket hotel

By The Nation

 

 

Italian brand Tonino Lamborghini has unveiled plans for its first hotel on Phuket, in a collaboration with property developer Utopia Corporation.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191785-tonino-lamborghini-to-open-phuket-hotel/

 

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Chonburi: Two shot dead after neighbor goes berserk because of barking dog

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A neighbor told police he was driven mad by a barking dog and when his neighbor was rude to him he opened fire killing two other people.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191789-chonburi-two-shot-dead-after-neighbor-goes-berserk-because-of-barking dog/

 

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Cooperative Supermarket campaign to be extended to 2021 after successful year

By THE NATION

 

 

The Cooperative Promotion Department has vowed to continue its Cooperative Supermarket campaign in 2021, with this year seeing 94 agricultural cooperatives in 42 provinces joining the campaign and increasing their revenue by more than Bt86 billion.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191790-cooperative-supermarket-campaign-to-be-extended-to-2021-after-successful-year/

 

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Ao Por confirmed as location to receive overseas yachts

By The Phuket News

 

An image showing the allocated mooring area for the yachts. Photo: Phuket Marine Department

 

PHUKET: The Phuket Marine Department yesterday (Nov 11) revealed the area where overseas yachts carrying tourists will be permitted to moor and serve on-board quarantine measures.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191794-ao-por-confirmed-as-location-to-receive-overseas-yachts/

 

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Thai ladyboy pretended to be stranded Taiwanese tourist to rip off Japanese men

 

Picture: INN

 

Thailand's immigration bureau chief Lt-Gen Sompong Chingduang announced the arrest of a Thai ladyboy who had a ten year history of ripping off Japanese businessmen and tourists in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191796-thai-ladyboy pretended-to-be-stranded-taiwanese-tourist-to-rip-off-japanese-men/

 

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Taiwanese duo on overstay arrested for bank fraud in Nonthaburi and Chiang Mai

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Thailand's immigration police announced the arrest of two Taiwanese men who had been sending fraudulent banking links to con people out of money. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191797-taiwanese-duo-on-overstay-arrested-for-bank-fraud-in-nonthaburi-and-chiang-mai/

 

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TripAdvisor slaps warning on Thailand's 'Sea View Resort & Spa' review page
By The Thaiger

 

 

Be careful if you want to trash a Thai hotel in the land of fragile egos who use the handy tools of eager lawyers and draconian libel laws.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191801-tripadvisor-slaps-warning-on-thailands-sea-view-resort-spa-review-page/

 

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Murder or accident? Police keep open mind after unidentified man found in sand truck

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Police are keeping an open mind after an unidentified man was found in a load of sand that was being delivered from Surat Thani to Chumphon on Tuesday evening. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1191805-murder-or-accident-police-keep-open-mind-after-unidentified-man-found-in-sand-truck/