THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 15 Nov 2020

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Ambassadors arrive for Phuket test trip

By The Phuket News

 

The ambassadors from 15 countries and their spouses arrived in Phuket today (Nov 14). Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: Diplomats and spouses from 15 countries arrived in Phuket today (Nov 14) to begin a three-day visit that is hoped to build confidence among tourists to holiday on the island.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192177-ambassadors-arrive-for-phuket-test-trip/

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Pickup driver killed after vehicle smashes into trailer truck

By THE NATION

 

 

One person was killed when a pickup truck crashed into a trailer truck early on Saturday in Nakhon Ratchasima province.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192198-pickup-driver-killed-after-vehicle-smashes-into-trailer-truck/

 

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11 Thais detained in Mae Sot for entering country illegally from Myanmar

By THE NATION

 

 

Eleven Thai nationals face prosecution after they were allegedly found illegally entering the country from Myanmar by border officials in Tak province on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192199-11-thais-detained-in-mae-sot-for-entering-country-illegally-from-myanmar/

 

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41 per cent of Thais barely make ends meet: poll

By THE NATION

 

 

More than 41 per cent of Thais have no savings and are living pay cheque to pay cheque, a new poll shows.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192201-41-per-cent-of-thais-barely-make-ends-meet-poll/

 

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PM satisfied with public response to co-payment scheme

Cr.Prayut Chan-o-cha

 

 

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is satisfied with overwhelming public response to the government’s 50:50 co-payment scheme and has instructed the Finance Ministry to roll out a similar package as a New Year’s gift to the Thai people, said Government Spokesman Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri today (Saturday).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192202-pm-satisfied-with-public-response-to-co-payment-scheme/

 

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WHO hails Thailand’s success in fighting Covid-19

 

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Geneva — World Health Organisation Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has singled out Thailand as “an excellent example” in fighting the coronavirus which has been ravaging the world since early this year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192203-who-hails-thailand’s-success-in-fighting-covid-19/

 

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Retirement visa holders largest group of foreigners to enter Thailand in October

 

 

Retirement visa holders accounted for the largest group of foreigners to enter Thailand in October, recently released figures have revealed.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192204-retirement-visa-holders-largest-group-of-foreigners-to-enter-thailand-in-october/

 

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As legal blitz flounders, Trump protesters back false election claims

By Jonathan Landay

 

Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump participate in a "Stop the Steal" protest after the 2020 U.S. presidential election was called for Democratic candidate Joe Biden, in Lansing, Michigan, U.S. November 14, 2020. REUTERS/Emily Elconin

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of President Donald Trump's supporters marched through downtown Washington on Saturday to back his unsubstantiated claims of election fraud as he pushes ahead with long-shot legal challenges to overturn President-elect Joe Biden's victory.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192205-as-legal-blitz-flounders-trump-protesters-back-false-election-claims/

 

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Fire kills 10 at Romanian COVID-19 hospital

 

 

Firefighter ladders lean on the walls of the hospital in Piatra Neamt, where a fire killed 10 at a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) intensive care unit, in Piatra Neamt, Romania, November 14 2020. Picture taken November 14, 2020. Inquam Photos/tvmneamt.ro/Flavius Corfu via REUTERS

 

BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Ten people died on Saturday in a fire at a Romanian hospital treating coronavirus patients, the country's agency for emergency situations (ISU) said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192206-fire-kills-10-at-romanian-covid-19-hospital/

 

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Austria orders three-week lockdown to rein in surging coronavirus cases

 

 

People with protective masks walk down a shopping street during the second lockdown as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continues in Vienna, Austria, November 13, 2020. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

 

VIENNA (Reuters) - Austria on Saturday ordered a three-week lockdown in a last-ditch effort to bring surging coronavirus cases under control and relieve the stress on the health service in time for retailers to reopen in the run-up to Christmas.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192207-austria-orders-three-week-lockdown-to-rein-in-surging-coronavirus-cases/

 

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Philippines' Duterte absolves police chief over lockdown birthday party

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gestures during his fourth State of the Nation Address at the Philippine Congress in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines July 22, 2019. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo

 

MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday cleared his newly appointed police chief of any violation of rules when he celebrated his birthday in May during one of the world's strictest coronavirus lockdowns.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192208-philippines-duterte-absolves-police-chief-over-lockdown-birthday-party/

 

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Johnson charges to four-shot lead after Masters third round

By Andrew Both

 

Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club - Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - November 14, 2020 Bryson DeChambeau of the U.S. and Spain's Jon Rahm after finishing the 18th of the second round REUTERS/Mike Segar

 

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Reuters) - Dustin Johnson had one arm in the Green Jacket after charging to a four-shot lead with a near-perfect seven-under-par 65 in the third round at the Masters on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192209-johnson-charges-to-four-shot-lead-after-masters-third-round/

 

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Man in firing line no problem for Langer

By Andrew Both

 

Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club - Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - November 14, 2020 Germany's Bernhard Langer during the third round REUTERS/Mike Segar

 

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Reuters) - Bernhard Langer has seen just about everything during his 37 years playing the Masters but Saturday provided a first for someone who has been featuring here since before most of this year's competitors were even born.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192210-man-in-firing-line-no-problem-for-langer/

 

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Germany beat Ukraine 3-1 with Werner double to top group

 

 

Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - League A - Group 4 - Germany v Ukraine - Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany - November 14, 2020 Germany's Timo Werner celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS/Annegret Hilse

 

LEIPZIG, Germany (Reuters) - Germany striker Timo Werner scored in each half to help steer his side from behind to a 3-1 home win over Ukraine in the Nations League on Saturday as they topped the group with one round of games left to play.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192211-germany-beat-ukraine-3-1-with-werner-double-to-top-group/

 

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France eclipse holders Portugal to reach Nations League final four

 

 

Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - League A - Group 3 - Portugal v France - Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal - November 14, 2020 France's N'Golo Kante celebrates scoring their first goal with with teammates REUTERS/Rafael Marchante

 

LISBON (Reuters) - France handed defending Nations League champions Portugal a rare defeat on Saturday, winning 1-0 in Lisbon with N'Golo Kante's second-half strike to reach the competition's final four at the expense of the holders.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192212-france-eclipse-holders-portugal-to-reach-nations-league-final-four/

 

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Spain grab draw with Switzerland after record-man Ramos misses two penalties

 

 

Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - League A - Group 4 - Switzerland v Spain - St. Jakob-Park, Basel, Switzerland - November 14, 2020 Spain's Gerard Moreno celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann

 

BASEL, Switzerland (Reuters) - Spain captain Sergio Ramos missed two penalties but team mate Gerard Moreno came off the bench to grab a late equaliser and snatch a 1-1 draw away to Switzerland in the Nations League on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192213-spain-grab-draw-with-switzerland-after-record-man-ramos-misses-two-penalties/

 

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17 protesters face charges over alleged violation of law during Nov 8 rally

By THE NATION

 

 

Some participants in a political rally last Sunday face prosecution in two cases -- violation of the public assembly act and the Act on maintenance of cleanliness and orderliness -- police said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192214-17-protesters-face-charges-over-alleged-violation-of-law-during-nov-8-rally/

 

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'Mob Fest' calls for new charter to solve problems faced by Thais

By The Nation

 

Nation photo: Supakit Khumkun

 

A huge crowd of pro-democracy protesters joined the “Mob Fest” at Democracy Monument in Bangkok on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192216-mob-fest-calls-for-new-charter-to-solve-problems-faced-by-thais/

 

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Water cannon trucks parked near site of 'Mob Fest' event in Bangkok today

By THE NATION

 

 

The “Mob Fest” event attended by numerous pro-democracy supporters was poised to kick off at 2pm near Democracy Monument in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192217-water-cannon-trucks-parked-near-site-of-mob-fest-event-in-bangkok-today/

 

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Protesters wrap Democracy Monument with cloth banner

 

 

Anti-government protesters on Saturday rallied at the Democracy Monument which they later wrapped with a huge cloth banner carrying messages denouncing the Prayut government.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192218-protesters-wrap-democracy-monument-with-cloth-banner/

 

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Their Majesties officially open MRT Blue Line

 

 

Their Majesties the King and Queen on Saturday afternoon officially opened the new MRT Blue Line extension at Sanam Chai station.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192220-their-majesties-officially-open-mrt-blue-line/

 

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Australia hopes Asia-Pacific trade deal will improve ties with China - report

By Lidia Kelly

 

FILE PHOTO: Australia's Minister of Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham gestures as he speaks during a signing ceremony with Indonesia's Trade Minister in Jakarta, Indonesia, March 4, 2019. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan/File Photo

 

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia hopes that an ambitious trade deal to be signed on Sunday between 15 Asia-Pacific economies will help improve the country's strained relations with China, Australia's Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192222-australia-hopes-asia-pacific-trade-deal-will-improve-ties-with-china-report/

 

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PM stresses ASEAN-U.S. strategic partnership

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - During the current virtual ASEAN Summit, the Prime Minister has emphasized the strategic relationship between the United States and ASEAN, urging both ASEAN and the U.S. to continue developing concrete cooperation for a sustainable future.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192224-pm-stresses-asean-us-strategic-partnership/

 

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Mass media discuss roles in conflict

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Parliament’s Committee on Political Development has hosted a seminar on the roles of mass media in a time of conflict, where members of the media have reflected on their role in guiding the society towards tolerance.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192226-mass-media-discuss-roles-in-conflict/

 

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Parliament to vote on charter amendment 17-18 Nov

Praphorn Praphornkul

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Speaker of the House of Representatives has explained that a colored card system will be used to differentiate between MP amd Senator votes in the amendment of seven constitutional articles in an effort to speed up the process, which requires 84 senatorial votes in favor to pass.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192227-parliament-to-vote-on-charter-amendment-17-18-nov/

 

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Parliament addresses road accidents in seminar

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Parliament has joined hands with the World Health Organization to hold a seminar focusing on a reduction in the number of road accidents, injuries, and deaths, along with an exhibition to raise road safety awareness.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192228-parliament-addresses-road-accidents-in-seminar/

 

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Air pollution revamped with stricter measures

Praphorn Praphornkul

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Pollution Control Department (PCD) is to monitor for exhaust spewing automobiles more strictly, as it ramps up efforts against PM2.5 pollution.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192229-air-pollution-revamped-with-stricter-measures/

 

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The week that was in Thailand news: Keeping a watching brief on the political situation

 

 

The subject of whether foreigners should get involved in politics or protests in Thailand was to the fore this week after a 52-year-old Russian man was headbutted by an irate Thai leading a “Ratsadorn Pattaya” protest in Jomtien, Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192230-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-keeping-a-watching-brief-on-the-political-situation/

 

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