UPDATE:

 

Thai central bank has intervened over rapid baht rise - governor

 

FILE PHOTO: A Thai Baht note with the images of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej is seen during the coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Bangkok, Thailand, May 4, 2019. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's central bank has intervened in the baht <THB=TH> because the currency has appreciated too fast and impacted exporters, the country's central bank governor said on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192906-baht-under-pressure-from-bot-measures/?do=findComment&comment=16013301

 

BEC World scotches rumour Juangroongruangkit family will take over business

By The Nation

 

 

BEC World Plc’s chief executive officer has said a rumour that the Juangroongruangkit family plans to take over the business is not true.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192910-bec-world-scotches-rumour-juangroongruangkit-family-will-take-over-business/

 

Hua Hin International Jazz Festival 2020 returns in December

Features diverse performances by over 50 up-and-coming jazz musicians and award-winning artists

TAT Newsroom

 

 

Bangkok, 19 November, 2020  –  The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in cooperation with Hua Hin Municipality and Centara Grand Beach Resort and Villas Hua Hin, is delighted to announce that the highly-anticipated Hua Hin International Jazz Festival 2020 will be held next month.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192913-hua-hin-international-jazz-festival-2020-returns-in-december/

 

Surat Thani dog owner refuses to pay full hospital bills after 2 bitten

By THE NATION

 

 

A Surat Thani dog owner whose pet bit two persons in the span of two days refused to pay their whole hospital bills, leading to one victim’s father lodging a police complaint.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192914-surat-thani-dog-owner-refuses-to-pay-full-hospital-bills-after-2-bitten/

 

Teen novice monk arrested after stealing scooter

By The Nation

 

 

A 15-year-old Buddhist novice monk in Lampang province was arrested after stealing a scooter on Wednesday so he could “ride to his home in the Northeast”.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192916-teen-novice-monk-arrested-after-stealing-scooter/

 

Eight new cases in quarantine

By THE NATION

 

 

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration on Thursday reported eight new cases in quarantine over a 24-hour period.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192918-eight-new-covid-19-cases-in-quarantine/

 

 

Business owners share COVID crisis survival ideas at ‘Restart Phuket 2020’

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The seminar hoped to share ides on how businesses in Phuket can survive the current economic crisis. Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: More than 120 business operators in Phuket joined an seminar yesterday (Nov 18) held in the hope that they may share how they have so far managed to cope with the impact of the COVID economic crisis and its devastating effect on Phuket’s tourism-dependent economy.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192921-business-owners-share-covid-crisis-survival-ideas-at-‘restart-phuket-2020’/

 

Five hurt after pickup driver falls asleep, slams into car

By The Nation

 

 

Five people in a public transport vehicle were injured after the driver of a pickup fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into the car on old San Kampaeng Road in Chiang Mai province on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192923-five-hurt-after-pickup-driver-falls-asleep-slams-into-car/

 

Thai PM says all laws to be used against protesters

 

FILE PHOTO: Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha speaks on Thai Television pool in Bangkok, Thailand, October 21, 2020. Thailand Government House/Handout via REUTERS

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Thursday that all laws would be used against protesters who have demanded his removal, a new constitution and reforms to the monarchy of King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192929-thai-pm-says-all-laws-to-be-used-against-protesters/

 

Three arrested for making fake international face mask deals on Facebook

By The Nation

 

 

Police have nabbed three members of an international gang of crooks wanted for fraudulent face mask deals after a complaint was filed by an Italian victim.

 

Source: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192940-three-arrested-for-making-fake-international-face-mask-deals-on-facebook/

 

Royalists admits he took gun to Tuesday rally, denies using it

By THE NATION

 

 

A royalist confessed he brought a weapon to the rally site at Kiak Kai intersection on Tuesday, but denied using it when monarchists and pro-democracy protesters began clashing.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192942-royalists-admits-he-took-gun-to-tuesday-rally-denies-using-it/

 

Red-shirt leader accuses govt of saving its own skin, not monarch’s

By The Nation

 

Jatuporn Prompan

 

Jatuporn Prompan, chairman of the red-shirt United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship, slammed lawmakers for saving their own skins and not actually doing anything to protect the monarchy.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192944-red-shirt-leader-accuses-govt-of-saving-its-own-skin-not-monarch’s/

 

Mekong River fluctuations may affect next year’s dry season

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai authorities have predicted the water level in the Mekong River to be around its average level in next year’s dry season. The water management agency is now keeping an eye on fluctuations of water levels that may affect villagers and farmers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192946-mekong-river-fluctuations-may-affect-next-year’s-dry-season/

 

More Phuket hotels approved as quarantine venues

By The Phuket News

 

The Novotel Avista Resort & Spa was inspected and approved by the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office to operate as an ALQ. The resort must now wait for approval from Bangkok. Photo: PPHO

 

PHUKET: The total number of hotels in Phuket approved to serve as Alternative Local Quarantine (ALQ) venues has risen to 18, with nearly 2,000 rooms now available to receive guests observing the mandatory 14-day quarantine.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192950-more-phuket-hotels-approved-as-quarantine-venues/

 

People with different opinions must be allowed to speak freely: PEN International

By The Nation

 

 

Thai Centre – PEN International issued a statement on Wednesday calling on all parties involved in the political conflict to respect freedom of expression.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192951-people-with-different-opinions-must-be-allowed-to-speak-freely-pen-international/

 

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PM unleashes ‘full force of law’ on escalating protests

By The Nation

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday warned that security agencies will use “all relevant laws” against escalating anti-establishment protests.

 

Source: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192929-thai-pm-says-all-laws-to-be-used-against-protesters/?do=findComment&comment=16014053

 

UPDATE:

 

Thai central bank intervenes to rein in currency powered by vaccine hopes

By Kitiphong Thaichareon

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Optimism that a coronavirus vaccine will revive Thailand's devastated tourist industry has driven up the baht <THB=TH> currency so fast that the central bank has been forced to intervene, its governor said on Thursday.

 

Graphic: Thai baht vs U.S. dollar -

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192906-baht-under-pressure-from-bot-measures/?do=findComment&comment=16013301

 

Watch the dramatic trailer for Francis Ford Coppola’s new ‘Godfather III’ cut

By Will Richards

 

'The Godfather III' (1990). Credit: Alamy Stock Photo.

 

The first trailer for Francis Ford Coppola’s upcoming restored version of The Godfather III has been released – watch it below.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192964-watch-the-dramatic-trailer-for-francis-ford-coppola’s-new-‘godfather-iii’-cut/

 

Title for ‘Scream’ reboot confirmed as filming concludes on 2022 film

By Will Richards

 

Kevin Williamson on set for 'Scream' (2022). Credit: Paramount Pictures.

 

The title for Kevin Williamson’s Scream reboot has been confirmed as the film concludes production.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192966-title-for-‘scream’-reboot-confirmed-as-filming-concludes-on-2022-film/

 

Angelina Jolie makes a magical transformation into the Queen of Hearts for new fairytale movie Come Away

By JOANNA CRAWLEY

 

Regal: Angelina Jolie is back on the back screen, as newly released images show the Hollywood star transformed into the Queen of Hearts for new movie Come Away

 

Angelina Jolie is back on the back screen, as newly released images show the Hollywood star transformed into the Queen of Hearts.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192967-angelina-jolie-makes-a-magical-transformation-into-the-queen-of-hearts-for-new-fairytale-movie-come-away/

 

Protesting the Thai way: with pork barbecue

By Juarawee Kittisilpa

 

Protesters make hotpot in front of police headquarters during a rally in Bangkok, Thailand November 18, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - In the midst of thousands of Thai anti-government protesters, one man made his own statement - with barbecued pork.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192973-protesting-the-thai-way-with-pork-barbecue/

 

People jump on chance to register for Let’s Go Halves shopping subsidy scheme

By The Nation

 

 

As many as 730,000 Thais joined the third round of privileges offered under the “Khon La Khrueng” (Let's Go Halves) subsidised shopping scheme in just over an hour after it was launched at 6am on Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192975-people-jump-on-chance-to-register-for-let’s-go-halves-shopping-subsidy-scheme/

 

Lockdowns in Europe avoidable, school closures not effective - WHO Europe

 

Hans Kluge, World Health Organization regional director for Europe, attends a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Moscow, Russia September 23, 2020. Sputnik/Alexander Astafyev/Pool via REUTERS/Files

 

GENEVA (Reuters) - Fresh lockdowns in Europe are avoidable, including through near-universal mask-wearing, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) Europe office said on Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192976-lockdowns-in-europe-avoidable-school-closures-not-effective-who-europe/

 

Post-Brexit UK announces largest military investment since Cold War

By Andrew MacAskill

 

A man waves a British flag on Brexit day in London, Britain, January 31, 2020. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls/Files

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain pledged to end the "era of retreat" by announcing the biggest military investment since the end of the Cold War, despite the coronavirus crisis pummelling the economy, as it seeks to define its post-Brexit role on the world stage.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192977-post-brexit-uk-announces-largest-military-investment-since-cold-war/

 

Tourists return to holiday destinations this long weekend

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The special 4-day weekend has started, with natural tourism attractions across the country filling up with visitors coming to enjoy fresh air and cool breezes.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192978-tourists-return-to-holiday-destinations-this-long-weekend/

 

Health Minister eyes Thailand’s medical tourism post COVID-19

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Minister of Public Health is optimistic Thailand will be the first choice of medical tourists after the COVID-19 pandemic ends, thanks to the country’s robust public health system and hospitality.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192979-health-minister-eyes-thailand’s-medical-tourism-post-covid-19/

 

Phuket’s saleng taxis ready for tourists

 

 

PHUKET (NNT) - Villagers in Phuket are now ready to drive tourists around in their modified motorcycles as part of a community-based tourism package, including a stop at Mai Khao Beach where tourists can closely observe aircraft landing.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1192981-phuket’s-saleng-taxis-ready-for-tourists/

 

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