THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 22 Nov 2020

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Family claim Thai woman, 21, died after breast enhancement surgery - clinic denies it

 

Image: Sanook

 

A mother and her family have gone to the police and health authorities after a main breadwinner of the family died after she went to a clinic in Nonthaburi for breast enhancement surgery.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193279-family-claim-thai-woman-21-died-after-breast-enhancement-surgery-clinic-denies-it/ 

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Fog in Pattaya not related to PM2.5 air pollution

By The Nation

 

 

The thick fog covering the eastern coast of Thailand is a natural phenomenon, the Centre for Air Pollution Mitigation said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193298-fog-in-pattaya-not-related-to-pm25-air-pollution/

 

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Ex-policeman shot in Chumphon

By THE NATION

 

 

A former policeman, 46, has been hospitalised with injuries after being shot on Friday in Chumphon province.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193299-ex-policeman-shot-in-chumphon/

 

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Long weekend expected to bring heavy traffic to Chiang Mai

By THE NATION

 

 

Chiang Mai is bracing for heavy traffic during the long weekend as tourists flock to attractions in the province.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193300-long-weekend-expected-to-bring-heavy-traffic-to-chiang-mai/

 

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Jaray set to defend title for 10th year as Laguna Phuket Triathlon rolls out

By THE NATION

 

Jaray Jearanai

 

The 27th Laguna Phuket Triathlon (LPT) will kick off on Sunday, with a unique race distance of 1,800-kilometre swim, 50km bike and 12km run.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193301-jaray-set-to-defend-title-for-10th-year-as-laguna-phuket-triathlon-rolls-out/

 

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Refugee in Tak province tests positive for Covid-19

By The Nation

 

 

A male refugee at the Umpiem refugee camp in the Phop Phra district of Tak province has reportedly tested positive for Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193302-refugee-in-tak-province-tests-positive-for-covid-19/

 

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Thai school students protest against 'dinosaurs'

By Matthew Tostevin and Petra Mahira

 

Pro-democracy protesters demanding the resignation of Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and reforms on the monarchy throw balls, painted as dinosaur eggs, in the air as they attend a rally in Bangkok, Thailand November 21, 2020. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - With a parade of people dressed in dinosaur costumes to represent Thailand's establishment, high school students led a protest by thousands of people in Bangkok on Saturday with calls to bring down the government and reform the monarchy.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193304-thai-school-students-protest-against-dinosaurs/

 

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Trump and allies launch new efforts to overturn Biden victory in key states

By Simon Lewis and Jonathan Landay

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump pauses as he speaks about the "Operation Warp Speed" program, the joint Defense Department and HHS initiative that has struck deals with several drugmakers in an effort to help speed up the search for effective treatments for the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, during an event in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, U.S., November 13, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Battered by setbacks in a desperate bid to overturn the U.S. presidential election, President Donald Trump repeated unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud on Saturday and his allies tried to block official recognition of Democrat Joe Biden's victories in Michigan and Pennsylvania.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193305-trump-and-allies-launch-new-efforts-to-overturn-biden-victory-in-key-states/

 

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England will end COVID lockdown with stricter tiered system

By Kate Holton

 

FILE PHOTO: A man wearing a protective face mask walks over Waterloo Bridge during sunset, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in London, Britain, November 5, 2020. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

 

LONDON (Reuters) - England will end a national COVID-19 lockdown on Dec. 2 and move into tougher tiered regional restrictions than before, with more areas facing severe constraints to prevent the virus from reigniting, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193306-england-will-end-covid-lockdown-with-stricter-tiered-system/

 

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UK's Sunak says he hopes for a Brexit deal but not at any price

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Euro and pound banknotes are seen in front of BREXIT letters in this picture illustration taken April 28, 2017. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo/File Photo/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British finance minister Rishi Sunak has said there is genuine progress in Brexit talks with the European Union, but that it would be better to walk away from a bad trade deal than tie Britain's hands in the future.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193307-uks-sunak-says-he-hopes-for-a-brexit-deal-but-not-at-any-price/

 

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HK democracy activist urges US firm to stop selling tear gas to Thai police

By The Nation

 

Joshua Wong

 

Hong Kong youth activist Joshua Wong has sent an email on Friday to NonLethal Technologies, a tear gas manufacturer in the US, calling for suspension of the sale of tear gas canisters to Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193308-hk-democracy-activist-urges-us-firm-to-stop-selling-tear-gas-to-thai-police/

 

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Solution fired at protesters contained 4 types of tear gas: analysis

By THE NATION

 

 

A sample of the solution police fired at pro-democracy protesters on Tuesday has tested positive for four different chemicals which burn the eyes and skin.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193309-solution-fired-at-protesters-contained-4-types-of-tear-gas-analysis/

 

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PM thanks people for helping clean graffiti-painted walls of police HQ

By The Nation

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has thanked government officials and citizens who helped clean paint stains and graffiti on the walls of the Royal Thai Police headquarters on Friday, Government Spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193311-pm-thanks-people-for-helping-clean-graffiti-painted-walls-of-police-hq/

 

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Political tensions, US data hold key to baht's direction next week

By THE NATION

 

 

Kasikornbank predicted the baht would move between 30 to 30.40 per US dollar next week, with several factors requiring monitoring by investors.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193312-political-tensions-us-data-hold-key-to-bahts-direction-next-week/

 

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SET likely to be influenced by export data, political situation next week

By The Nation

 

 

Kasikorn Securities has advised investors to follow Thailand's export data in October, the Covid-19 outbreak and the political situation in Thailand and US as factors that would affect the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index next week.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193313-set-likely-to-be-influenced-by-export-data-political-situation-next-week/

 

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Egat to invite bids for LNG imports in first quarter of next year

By The Nation

 

 

The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is expected to invite bids for procurement and import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the first quarter of next year, the deputy governor for fuel, Ranee Kositvanich, said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193314-egat-to-invite-bids-for-lng-imports-in-first-quarter-of-next-year/

 

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Spurs go top, Chelsea keep pace, United move above City

 

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - November 21, 2020 Tottenham Hotspur's Giovani Lo Celso, Hugo Lloris and teammates celebrate after the match Pool via REUTERS/Neil Hall

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur moved top of the Premier League after an impressive 2-0 victory over Manchester City while Chelsea beat Newcastle United and Manchester United secured their first home win of the campaign on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193315-spurs-go-top-chelsea-keep-pace-united-move-above-city/

 

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Streb stays ahead at blustery RSM Classic

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Aug 1, 2020; Truckee, CA, USA; Robert Streb hits the 6th hole tee during the third round of the Barracuda Championship golf tournament at Old Greenwood. Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports

 

(Reuters) - American Robert Streb extended his lead at the RSM Classic on Saturday with another bogey-free performance, carding a three-under par 67 in the third round.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193316-streb-stays-ahead-at-blustery-rsm-classic/

 

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General Electric, Vietnamese firm ink power plant MOU - GE, U.S. official

 

 

FILE PHOTO: The General Electric Co. logo is seen on the company's corporate headquarters building in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. July 23, 2019. Picture taken July 23, 2019. REUTERS/Alwyn Scott

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - General Electric Co. and a Vietnamese company on Saturday signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a liquified natural gas power plant, according to GE and a senior Trump administration official.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193317-general-electric-vietnamese-firm-ink-power-plant-mou-ge-us-official/

 

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UK's Prince Harry welcomes Princess Diana interview inquiry

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, leave after attending the Endeavour Fund Awards in London, Britain March 5, 2020. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/File Photo/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Prince Harry has joined his brother William in welcoming a new investigation into how the BBC secured a famous and controversial 1995 interview with their mother Princess Diana, with a source describing it as a "drive for truth".

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193319-uks-prince-harry-welcomes-princess-diana-interview-inquiry/

 

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Video of rare toadfish in Krabi piques interest of netizens

By The Nation

 

 

A video clip of a freshwater toadfish found in Krabi province went viral among netizens on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193320-video-of-rare-toadfish-in-krabi-piques-interest-of-netizens/

 

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Miss Thailand contenders pruned to 30

By The Nation

 

Photos by Tanachai Pramarnpanich

 

The final 30 contestants vying for the Miss Thailand 2020 crown were named at CentralWorld department store on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193321-miss-thailand-contenders-pruned-to-30/

 

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TAT expects not more than 10,000 tourists coming this year

By The Phuket News

 

TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn. Photo: PRD

 

PHUKET: Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn has announced that his agency believes the number of tourists coming to Thailand will not exceed the 10,000 mark by year’s end.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193325-tat-expects-not-more-than-10000-tourists-coming-this-year/

 

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Coming to Thailand? Check your insurance and ASQ fine print.

By The Thaiger

 

 

A concerned reader sent us this information, based on his experiences in the ASQ when he arrived in Thailand. We publish them with good faith but would urge everyone to check their insurance situation, whether they’re currently in ASQ or might be in the near future, to check your individual circumstances. The comments made about the ‘system’ are those of the writer…

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193326-coming-to-thailand-check-your-insurance-and-asq-fine-print/

 

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The Thai tourism new normal, learning to live with the pandemic

by Julian Spindler

 

 

Thailand’s world-class tourism industry, one of the twin drivers of our economy, is in a deep, coronavirus-induced coma, close to death.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193327-the-thai-tourism-new-normal-learning-to-live-with-the-pandemic/

 

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The week that was in Thailand news: Wring the rooster’s neck – not mine!

 

 

This week your columnist exchanged the order, quiet and tranquility of Bangkok for the hubbub of an upcountry village. It was my annual sojourn in the far north east of Thailand, delayed from cancelled Songkran after the pandemic hit Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193322-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-wring-the-rooster’s-neck-–-not-mine/

 

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