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Police asking courier, logistics operators to install X-ray machines to tackle wily criminals

By THE NATION

 

 

Police are asking courier and logistics operators to install X-ray machines to screen packages for drugs, firearms and other illegal objects that criminals and drug dealers send via private services.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193794-thai-police-asking-courier-logistics-operators-to-install-x-ray-machines-to-tackle-wily-criminals/

 

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Two of 21 commissioners to form reconciliation panel will represent protesting groups

By THE NATION

 

 

A meeting between the House speaker, the chief government whip and the chief opposition whip on Tuesday agreed that 21 commissioners would form a reconciliation panel, two of whom would represent pro-democracy protester groups, House Speaker Chuan Leekpai said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193795-two-of-21-commissioners-to-form-reconciliation-panel-will-represent-protesting-groups/

 

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Police arrest suspect for robbing elderly Phuket Town man

By The Phuket News

 

Lookkai Nupeng, 37, was arrested near Phuket Bus Terminal 1 in Phuket Town yesterday evening (Nov 24). Photo: Worapong Yuramhan

 

PHUKET: Police have arrested a 37-year-old man wanted for robbing an elderly man in Phuket Town last Saturday (Nov 1).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193699-hunt-on-for-suspect-who-robbed-elderly-phuket-town-man/?do=findComment&comment=16029082

 

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VIDEO: Water monitor hides under a stretcher in Krabi

 

Video screenshot

 

A video posted by the rescue service of Krabi Phithak Peach's in the south of Thailand was widely viewed online.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193801-video-water-monitor-hides-under-a-stretcher-in-krabi/

 

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Tourists can have confidence in us, say Pattaya police

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Pattaya's police said that tourists can have confidence in their ability to maintain law and order and provide safety.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193802-tourists-can-have-confidence-in-us-say-pattaya-police/

 

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Thailand praised for Covid response - quick tourism recovery expected

 

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John Brown of online booking platform Agoda predicted that Asia would show the way in tourism recovery after the pandemic, reported Thai media RYT 9.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193803-thailand-praised-for-covid-response-quick-tourism-recovery-expected/

 

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Baht up amid weakened dollar, lower gold price

By THE NATION

 

 

The baht opened at 30.38 to the US dollar on Wednesday, weakening from 30.34 at close on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193805-baht-up-amid-weakened-dollar-lower-gold-price/

 

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Four new Covid-19 cases in quarantine

By THE NATION

 

 

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

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193806-four-new-covid-19-cases-in-quarantine/

 

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12 pro-democracy protest leaders ‘get police summons’

By THE NATION

 

From left: Mike, Rung and Penguin

 

Police have issued summons to 12 pro-democracy protest leaders over charges relating to Section 112, according to a news source at the Royal Thai Police headquarters on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193810-12-pro-democracy-protest-leaders-‘get-police-summons’/

 

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PCD explains proactive plan curbing PM 2.5 air pollution

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The period of the final and first month of each year has become the usual time for a PM 2.5 airborne dust accumulation, generating much criticism of the government’s response to this disaster. However, the Pollution Control Department has explained the government is on a continuous and proactive approach to address this issue.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193812-pcd-explains-proactive-plan-curbing-pm-25-air-pollution/

 

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MOJ Launches Project To Avoid Repeat Crime

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Problems sometimes continue, when juveniles who have committed crimes and have spent time in a detention center are released back into society. The Department of Juvenile Observation and Protection has witnessed many of them commit further crimes and repeat the cycle. So the department has launched a program specially designed to prevent that happening.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193814-moj-launches-project-to-avoid-repeat-crime/

 

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Tourism leaders sign MOU on "Visit Hua Hin" project

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

Tourism business associations across Prachuap Khiri Khan and Phetchaburi have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote tourism via a Line Official Account .

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193817-tourism-leaders-sign-mou-on-visit-hua-hin-project/

 

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Amata reports plummeting sales, urges govt to reduce quarantine period to 10 days

By THE NATION

 

 

Amata Corporation Plc, operator of several industrial estates, has estimated that the company would sell only 10-15 new factories this year, while sales before the Covid-19 crisis were 30-50 factories per year, with the highest recorded sales being 102 factories.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193818-amata-reports-plummeting-sales-urges-thai-govt-to-reduce-quarantine-period-to-10-days/

 

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Pattaya: Thai man claims drug shakedown at hands of bogus police

 

Picture: Pattaya Update News

 

A 56 year old Thai man went to the media with a police report after he said he was subjected to a drugs shakedown at the hands of 6 or 7 men who went to his room in the middle of the night.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193820-pattaya-thai-man-claims-drug-shakedown-at-hands-of-bogus-police/

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Pattaya: Mobile food vendors caused traffic problems as "hundreds" descended on Jomtien 

 

Picture: Sophon Cable TV

 

Sophon Cable TV reported that hundreds of mobile food vendors - the sort with sidecars on motorcycles - descended on Jomtien beach road during the long holiday weekend that has just passed. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193823-pattaya-mobile-food-vendors-caused-traffic-problems-as-hundreds-descended-on-jomtien/

 

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Hua Hin: Resort readies itself to receive tourists for International Jazz Festival

 

Picture: Talk News Online

 

Jirawat Phramanee of the Hua Hin municipality along with police and representatives of Hubster Hua Hin, the organizers of the 16th Hua Hin International Jazz Festival, were inspecting arrangements yesterday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193825-hua-hin-resort-readies-itself-to-receive-tourists-for-international-jazz-festival/

 

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Thailand falls in global English Proficiency Index for fourth consecutive year

 

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Thailand’s English proficiency ranking amongst non English speakers has fallen for the fourth consecutive year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193847-thailand-falls-in-global-english-proficiency-index-for-fourth-consecutive-year/

 

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Thailand to sign vaccine procurement deal with AstraZeneca on Friday

By The Nation

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will oversee the signing of a reservation and procurement deal for Covid-19 vaccine between Thailand and AstraZeneca, a British–Swedish pharmaceutical company, on Friday, said deputy government's spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193850-thailand-to-sign-vaccine-procurement-deal-with-astrazeneca-on-friday/

 

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Ministry allows use of some parts of hemp, cannabis plants, but recreational use still banned

By THE NATION

 

 

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalised the regulation draft that will remove cannabis and hemp from Thailand’s list of narcotics, permanent secretary of the Public Health Ministry, Dr Kiattiphum Wongrajit said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193852-ministry-allows-use-of-some-parts-of-hemp-cannabis-plants-but-recreational-use-still-banned/

 

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Lecherous old man held for raping minor in Phitsanulok

By THE NATION

 

 

A 70-year-old man was arrested in Phitsanulok’s Bang Rakam district on Tuesday for allegedly raping a 17-year-old mentally disabled relative.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193853-lecherous-old-man-held-for-raping-minor-in-phitsanulok/

 

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White-knuckle drivers brave smoggy northern road

By THE NATION

 

 

The road ahead disappeared under a thick smog for drivers in Uttaradit’s Muang district on Wednesday, as farmers in the northern province burned stubble in their fields.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193855-white-knuckle-drivers-brave-smoggy-northern-road/

 

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Protesters gather at SCB headquarters, armed with ‘duck’ currency

By THE NATION

 

 

Pro-democracy protests began gathering at Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) headquarters on Ratchadapisek Road as scheduled at 3pm on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193861-protesters-gather-at-scb-headquarters-armed-with-‘duck’-currency/

 

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Mark Ruffalo to play Ryan Reynold's father in new Netflix movie

 

 

Mark Ruffalo and Ryan Reynolds are all set to enthrall fans in a new film as the two megastars have graced their talents to streaming giant's upcoming adventure.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193871-mark-ruffalo-to-play-ryan-reynolds-father-in-new-netflix-movie/

 

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Director apologizes for unmuted critique of actor's apartment during audition

 

The actor Lukas Gage in his apartment. Photograph: Twitter | Lukas Gage

 

A director who forgot to mute his microphone during a Zoom audition as he criticised an actor’s apartment has apologised and claimed he was just sympathising with the plight of arts workers in the coronavirus pandemic.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193872-director-apologizes-for-unmuted-critique-of-actors-apartment-during-audition/

 

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From Beyoncé to the Oscars: Mary Twala, Africa's queen of cinema

By Nadia Neophytou

 

Striking impression ... Mary Twala in Beyoncé’s visual album Black Is King. Photograph: YouTube

 

Mary Twala died just a few weeks before Beyoncé’s Black Is King came out.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193873-from-beyoncé-to-the-oscars-mary-twala-africas-queen-of-cinema/

 

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Phuket ranks 5th cheapest in Asia for international school prices

By The Phuket News

 

Phuket ranked fifth cheapest in Asia for international school fees (click image to enlarge). Source: www.international-schools-database.com

 

PHUKET:-- New research of international school prices worldwide has ranked Phuket as the fifth cheapest location in Asia, though due to high-end schools in China, Asia has been ranked as the most expensive region in the world for international school fees for a full year.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193884-phuket-ranks-5th-cheapest-in-asia-for-international-school-prices/

 

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Overnight water supply outages to affect parts of Chalong, Rawai, Rassada

By The Phuket News

 

The PWA notice issued earlier today (Nov 25). Image: PWA

 

PHUKET:-- The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut-off in two areas from tomorrow night (Nov 26) to Saturday night (Nov 28) while tests are carried out to determine leaks in the supply mains.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193885-overnight-water-supply-outages-to-affect-parts-of-chalong-rawai-rassada/

 

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‘New Normal’ doubles cost of Phuket election

By The Phuket News

 

An electronic billboard promotes the upcoming PPAO election, on Dec 20. Photo: PPAO

 

PHUKET:-- The cost of holding the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) election on Dec 20 will be double what is normally required due to the COVID-19 ‘New Normal’ social-distancing requirements.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193886-‘new-normal’-doubles-cost-of-phuket-election/

 

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Plasma extracted from Covid-19 patients can effectively fight new infections

By The Nation

 

 

Thai Red Cross has converted more plasma taken from Covid-19 patients into more than 600 bottles of serum for the treatment of new patients.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193887-plasma-extracted-from-covid-19-patients-can-effectively-fight-new-infections/

 

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Singapore nearly virus free after local cases and clusters cease

By Aradhana Aravindan and John Geddie

 

FILE PHOTO: A ship docks at Keppel terminal in Singapore November 17, 2020. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo

 

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Having once had the highest COVID-19 rate in Southeast Asia, Singapore has all but eradicated the virus after reporting 14 days without any new local cases on Tuesday, and saying it had snuffed out the last cluster of infection at a worker dormitory.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193889-singapore-nearly-virus-free-after-local-cases-and-clusters-cease/