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Red Line, new Grand Station to launch in March with free rides

By The Nation

 

 

The Bangkok Red Line from Bang Sue to Rangsit (North) and Bang Sue to Taling Chan (West) will open in March next year with free rides for a three-month trial period, said Transport Minister Saksayam Chibchob on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192536-bangkok-red-line-new-grand-station-to-launch-in-march-with-free-rides/

 

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PM okays guidelines for community-based power plants

By The Nation

 

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha

 

Guidelines for community-based power plants were approved by a meeting of the National Energy Policy Committee (NEPC) chaired by Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192518-pm-okays-guidelines-for-community-based-power-plants/

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Thailand’s two tsunami-warning buoys re-deployed from Phuket

By The Phuket News

 

The tsunami-warning buoys will be re-installed during the 14-day round-trip by the team of DDPM experts. Photo: DDPM

 

PHUKET:-- The MV SEAFDEC departed Phuket today on a 14-day round-trip to repair and reinstall Thailand’s two tsunami-warning buoys located west of Phuket.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192424-thailand’s-two-tsunami-warning-buoys-re-deployed-from-phuket/

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Stringent checks at Thai-Malaysian border to curb Covid

By The Nation

 

Photos by Charoon Thongnual

 

Tight controls have been put in place at the Sadao border checkpoint in Songkhla province to curb the spread of Covid-19, especially since Malaysia has been recording up to 1,000 new cases daily.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192519-stringent-checks-at-thai-malaysian-border-to-curb-covid/

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Finance minister puts baht’s rise down to currency speculation

By THE NATION

 

 

The baht has been strengthening since last week despite the ongoing political conflict, the finance minister said, adding that speculation may be key to this.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192539-finance-minister-puts-baht’s-rise-down-to-currency-speculation/

 

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Thailand pushing for more trade pacts after inking RCEP

By The Nation

 

Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai (Photo credit: The Government House)

 

Thailand will push to enter more free trade agreements after the country and other 14 nations signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) last week, said Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192540-thailand-pushing-for-more-trade-pacts-after-inking-rcep/

 

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Increased PM2.5 forecast in southwest Bangkok on Thursday and Friday

 

 

People living in the southwestern part of Bangkok, as well as Samut Prakan and Nonthaburi provinces, are advised to brace for increasing PM2.5 in the atmosphere on Thursday and Friday, due to the onset of a cold front from China, which will result to poor air circulation, according to Mr. Atthapol Charoenchansa, director-general of the Pollution Control Department.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192541-increased-pm25-forecast-in-southwest-bangkok-on-thursday-and-friday/

 

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State of emergency extended 45 days until January 15th

 

Commuters with facemasks to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus walk to a train station at rush hour in Bangkok.

 

Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has decided to extend the state of emergency for another 45 days, from December 1st until January 15th, in order to cover the New Year festival, when many people will return to their home towns or travel during the long vacation.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192542-state-of-emergency-extended-45-days-until-january-15th/

 

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Man United defender Telles cleared for Brazil game v Uruguay

 

FILE PHOTO: Champions League - Group H - Paris St Germain v Manchester United - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - October 20, 2020 Manchester United's Alex Telles during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

 

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil defender Alex Telles will be travelling to Uruguay for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier after testing negative for COVID-19, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192543-man-united-defender-telles-cleared-for-brazil-game-v-uruguay/

 

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Giroud needs to sort Chelsea situation, says France coach Deschamps

 

Soccer Football - International Friendly - France v Finland - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - November 11, 2020 France's Olivier Giroud reacts REUTERS/Stringer

 

PARIS (Reuters) - France coach Didier Deschamps has urged Olivier Giroud to sort out his situation at Chelsea to ensure he does not compromise his future with the national team.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192544-giroud-needs-to-sort-chelsea-situation-says-france-coach-deschamps/

 

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England losing their way with Southgate's return of caution

By Simon Evans

 

Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - League A - Group 2 - Belgium v England - Den Dreef, Leuven, Belgium - November 15, 2020 Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne and Thomas Meunier celebrate their second goal scored by Dries Mertens REUTERS/Johanna Geron

 

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - The World Cup finals in Russia feel a lot longer than two years ago, especially for an England team, beaten 2-0 by Belgium on Sunday, that have lost their way.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192545-england-losing-their-way-with-southgates-return-of-caution/

 

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Trump poised to settle for partial Afghan withdrawal, despite Pentagon shakeup - sources

By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali

 

FILE PHOTO: A U.S. Marine(C) talks with Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers during a training in Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 5, 2017.REUTERS/Omar Sobhani/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's new Pentagon team has not yet signalled an imminent withdrawal of all U.S. troops from Afghanistan, raising expectations among U.S. officials and allies that Trump might settle for a partial reduction before leaving office.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192546-trump-poised-to-settle-for-partial-afghan-withdrawal-despite-pentagon-shakeup-sources/

 

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'More people may die,' Biden says, if Trump blocks cooperation on virus planning

By Trevor Hunnicutt and Doina Chiacu

 

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden speaks about the U.S. economy as Vice President-elect Kamala Harris stands by following their briefing with economic advisers in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., November 16, 2020. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

 

WILMINGTON, Del./WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Joe Biden said on Monday "more people may die" if outgoing President Donald Trump continues to block efforts to plan for a U.S. transition of power as the coronavirus pandemic worsens, and added that he would not hesitate to get vaccinated.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192547-more-people-may-die-biden-says-if-trump-blocks-cooperation-on-virus-planning/

 

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Johnson not ready to rest on laurels after winning Masters

By Andrew Both

 

Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club - Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - November 15, 2020 Dustin Johnson of the U.S. celebrates with his green jacket after winning The Masters REUTERS/Brian Snyder

 

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Reuters) - Dustin Johnson exudes an air of cool nonchalance on the course but that calm exterior hides a burning desire to compile a major record that does justice to his rich talents.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192550-johnson-not-ready-to-rest-on-laurels-after-winning-masters/

 

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U.S. judge reluctant to give woman on death row more time to seek clemency

By Sarah N. Lynch

 

FILE PHOTO: Lisa Montgomery, a federal prison inmate scheduled for execution on December 8, 2020, poses at the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Fort Worth in an undated photograph. Courtesy of Attorneys for Lisa Montgomery/Handout via REUTERS./File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A federal judge signaled reluctance on Monday to grant Lisa Montgomery, the only woman on federal death row, extra time to petition for clemency after her attorneys fell ill with COVID-19 before they could complete her application.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192552-us-judge-reluctant-to-give-woman-on-death-row-more-time-to-seek-clemency/

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UK PM Johnson says he is well and will govern by Zoom after COVID-19 contact

By Guy Faulconbridge and Kate Holton

 

FILE PHOTO: 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/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was perfectly well after coming into contact with someone with COVID-19 and will drive the government forward via Zoom while he self-isolates for two weeks in Downing Street.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192554-uk-pm johnson says-he-is-well-and-will-govern-by-zoom-after-covid-19-contact/

 

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U.S. logs one million new COVID-19 cases last week, deaths up 12%

 

FILE PHOTO: Dr. Saulo Castellano looks at nasal swab samples at a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site inside the Alliant Energy Center complex, as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continues in Madison, Wisconsin, U.S., October 31, 2020. REUTERS/Bing Guan/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - The United States recorded more than 1 million new COVID-19 cases last week as new infections rose in every state except for Hawaii, according to a Reuters analysis of state and county reports.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192555-us-logs-one-million-new-covid-19-cases-last-week-deaths-up-12/

 

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Why Thailand’s Smart Electronics Sector Still Remains a Magnet for Investors

 

 

From his headquarters on the appropriately named Hi-Tech Industrial Estate north of Bangkok, U.S. electronics company executive Ronald Rocha marvels at the success of his firm’s investment in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192560-why-thailand’s-smart-electronics-sector-still-remains-a-magnet-for-investors/

 

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Taylor Swift says her master tapes sold off for second time

 

FILE PHOTO: 77th Golden Globe Awards - Arrivals - Beverly Hills, California, U.S., January 5, 2020 - Taylor Swift. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Taylor Swift said on Monday that her master recordings had been sold off to a private equity company, denying her the chance to buy back the tapes herself and resume control over the rights to her first six albums.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192565-taylor-swift-says-her-master-tapes-sold-off-for-second-time/

 

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Toll fee exempted on motorway routes 7, 9 during long weekends in November, December

By THE NATION

 

 

The Royal Gazette website on Monday (November 16) published a Transport Ministry regulation that exempts toll fee for motorway routes 7 and 9 during long weekends in November and December to facilitate increased use by motorists.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192566-toll-fee-exempted-on-motorway-routes-7-9-during-long-weekends-in-november-december/

 

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A guide to the 7 charter motions before Parliament this week

By The Nation

 

 

Parliament will begin voting on seven charter-change motions on Tuesday as Thailand reaches a crossroads in its escalating political crisis.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192570-a-guide-to-the-7-charter-motions-before-parliament-this-week/

 

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Merchants warned against unfair practices to benefit from shopping subsidy scheme

By THE NATION

 

 

The Commerce Ministry has warned merchants participating in the government's shopping subsidy scheme to clearly display product/service prices and refrain from price hikes, or they could face jail or be fined under the law.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192572-merchants-warned-against-unfair-practices-to-benefit-from-shopping-subsidy-scheme/

 

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Government liberalises sale and possession of category II narcotics

By THE NATION

 

 

A new Public Health Ministry regulation allows the sale and possession of category II narcotics under the Narcotic Act BE 2522 (1979).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192576-government-liberalises-sale-and-possession-of-category-ii-narcotics/

 

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Trump lawyers withdraw on eve of key hearing in Pennsylvania election case

By Jan Wolfe and David Thomas

 

FILE PHOTO: Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump rally as a supporter of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden celebrates outside the State Capitol building after news media declared Biden to be the winner of the 2020 U.S. presidential election, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S., November 7, 2020. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Three more lawyers representing President Donald Trump's campaign have asked to withdraw from his lawsuit challenging the U.S. election results in Pennsylvania, shaking up his legal team on the eve of a major court hearing.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192577-trump-lawyers-withdraw-on-eve-of-key-hearing-in-pennsylvania-election-case/

 

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Prayut indifferent to protesters’ plan to throng Parliament during charter rewrite debate

By The Nation

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has remained aloof to anti-establishment protesters’ plan to gather outside Parliament on Tuesday to follow the proceedings as lawmakers vote on charter amendments.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192579-prayut-indifferent-to-protesters’-plan-to-throng-parliament-during-charter-rewrite-debate/

 

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Thai October domestic car sales fall 1.4% year-on-year - industry federation

 

FILE PHOTO: A general view during the media day of the 41st Bangkok International Motor Show after the Thai government eased measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Bangkok, Thailand July 14, 2020. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Domestic car sales in Thailand shrank for a 17th straight month in October, down 1.4% from a year earlier to 74,114 vehicles, after a 4.1% fall in the previous month, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192585-thai-october-domestic-car-sales-fall-14-year-on-year-industry-federation/

 

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Darasamut Underpass to close this Sunday

By The Phuket News

 

Image: Phuket Highways Office

 

PHUKET: The Darasamut Underpass will be closed to traffic from 9am to 3:30pm this Sunday (Nov 22) while the Phuket Highways Office carries out its regular inspections and maintenance to the electrical control, water pump and light systems in the tunnel.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192588-darasamut-underpass-to-close-this-sunday/

 

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Analyst says Thailand’s new EV investment incentive is promising

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - A UK automotive industry news website has published an article highlighting Thailand as a promising destination for investment in Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing facilities, thanks to the country’s new EV investment incentives covering broad categories of electric and hybrid cars.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192589-analyst-says-thailand’s-new-ev-investment-incentive-is-promising/

 

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MOPH Warns Diabetes Patients Prone to Covid-19

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health has warned people with diabetes that they are prone to contracting COVID-19, as diabetes weakens the respiratory system.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192590-moph-warns-diabetes-patients-prone-to-covid-19/

 

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Pheu Thai: Thai economy not yet past lowest point; government urged to help SMEs

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The co-payment scheme, which is one of the government’s economic stimulus projects, has been well-received, but members of the opposition Pheu Thai Party say that it does not address the country’s economic problems. They are urging the government to better look after small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), many of which have low liquidity and have shut down their businesses.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192592-pheu-thai-thai-economy-not-yet-past-lowest-point-government-urged-to-help-smes/