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Four foreigners among 11 new Covid-19 cases in quarantine centres

By The Nation

 

 

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Sunday reported 11 new cases in quarantine facilities over a 24-hour period.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194482-four-foreigners-among-11-new-covid-19-cases-in-quarantine-centres/

 

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Run for health campaign proves fatal for two men

By The Nation

 

 

Two runners fainted and died on Sunday during a campaign to encourage children to exercise in Rayong province.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194485-run-for-health-campaign-proves-fatal-for-two-men/

 

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Ministry to repossess agricultural lands of farmers who died without heirs

By THE NATION

 

 

The Agricultural Land Reform Office (ALRO) is planning to repossess lands that had been provided to farmers who later died without any heirs, to continue using those lands for agriculture.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194486-ministry-to-repossess-agricultural-lands-of-farmers-who-died-without-heirs/

 

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Dhara Dhevi Hotel ceases operations in Chiang Mai

By The Nation

 

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The Dhara Dhevi Hotel Chiang Mai is shutting up shop due to the impact of Covid-19, which has dealt a blow to tourism. The hotel had announced its temporary closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic in May and October.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194487-dhara-dhevi-hotel-ceases-operations-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Grab says it is coordinating with government agencies after domestic Covid-19 case

By THE NATION

 

 

Grab Thailand has said that it is fully cooperating with state agencies after a woman in Chiang Mai, who had used its taxi service, tested positive for Covid-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194488-grab-says-it-is-coordinating-with-government-agencies-after-domestic-covid-19-case/

 

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Senior disease control official dies while taking part in run

By The Nation

 

 

The deputy director-general of the Department of Disease Control, Dr Asadang Ruayajin, collapsed while taking part in a mini-half marathon run and died, the Singburi Provincial Health Office said on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194489-senior-disease-control-official-dies-while-taking-part-in-run/

 

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Protesters march to military base, oppose transfer of two regiments to Palace control

By The Nation

 

Anti-establishment protesters march to the 11th Infantry Regiment base in Bangkok on Sunday. Photo Credit: Wanchai Kraisornkhajit

 

Anti-establishment demonstrators on Sunday marched from BTS Wat Phra Sri Mahathat station to the 11th Infantry Regiment base, demanding the return of the military unit to the Defence Ministry.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194491-protesters-march-to-military-base-oppose-transfer-of-two-regiments-to-palace-control/

 

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Visual feast of flowers for Bangkokians

By The Nation

 

 

Bangkok's Mahakan Fort has been converted into a flower garden, covering an area of 4 rai (0.64 hectare) and 300 square metres.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194492-visual-feast-of-flowers-for-bangkokians/

 

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Public engage in spirited debate on Crown Property

By The Nation

 

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A local TV station's debate on the Crown Property and its connection with the monarchy has stirred a spirited public debate.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194493-public-engage-in-spirited-debate-on-crown-property/

 

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Deep political divide taking a toll on even familial bonds

By Wichit Chaitrong

The Nation

 

Two girls, who claim to have been thrown out of their homes for joining the anti-government demonstrations, ask for donations at the Lat Phrao protest site in Bangkok on Friday.

 

Two girls have been thrown out of their homes by parents opposed to their participating in anti-government protests.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194494-deep-political-divide-taking-a-toll-on-even-familial-bonds/

 

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Guidelines issued for people who had contact with Chiang Mai Covid-19 patient

By The Nation

 

 

Everyone who had been in contact with a Covid-19 positive woman in Chiang Mai has been advised to self-quarantine for 14 days.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194496-guidelines-issued-for-people-who-had-contact-with-chiang-mai-covid-19-patient/

 

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Number of firms seeking BoI benefits for improving production processes jumps 23% this year

By The Nation

 

 

The number of companies seeking tax incentives offered by the Board of Investment (BoI) for improving their production efficiency rose 23 per cent to 138 applications in the first nine months of this year, BoI deputy secretary-general Narit Therdsteerasukdi said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194497-number-of-firms-seeking-boi-benefits-for-improving-production-processes-jumps-23-this-year/

 

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Number of mobile food entrepreneurs doubles in 10 months

By The Nation

 

 

The number of new mobile food operators, including stalls and food trucks, doubled during the first 10 months of this year, according to the Department of Business Development.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194498-number-of-mobile-food-entrepreneurs-doubles-in-10-months/

 

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Govt mulling property fund to raise loan money for tourism operators

By The Nation

 

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The Finance Ministry and state agencies are discussing the possibility of setting up a property fund to support loans for tourism and airline operators to combat the impact of Covid-19, said a Government House source.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194499-govt-mulling-property-fund-to-raise-loan-money-for-tourism-operators/

 

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Fatality after Heroines Monument bicycle crash

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Police confirmed today (Nov 29) that a 67-year-old man who was involved in a crash at the Heroines Monument in Thalang earlier today has been pronounced dead.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194500-fatality-after-heroines-monument-bicycle-crash/

 

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Ban on sales and promotion of alcohol online starts December 7
By The Thaiger

 

 

From December 7 you’ll no longer, officially, be able to purchase alcohol online in Thailand, according to a posting in the Royal Gazette back in September, the Thai government will prohibit the sales and promotion of alcoholic drinks on every online platform from December 7.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194501-ban-on-sales-and-promotion-of-alcohol-online-starts-december-7/

 

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Ron Howard to direct cave rescue feature film ‘Thirteen Lives’ in Australia

By The Thaiger

 

PHOTO: The entrance to the real Tham Luang cave near the Myanmar border in far north Thailand

 

The Australian Government is putting up A$13 million to Imagine Entertainment and film giant MGM to shoot a live-action feature film called Thirteen Lives, based on the Chiang Rai Tham Luang cave rescue story. The film will be shot in Queensland, Australia in the hinterland areas behind the Gold Coast.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194503-ron-howard-to-direct-cave-rescue-feature-film-‘thirteen-lives’-in-australia/

 

 

 

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State and private sector unite to restore Thai economy in 18 months

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The 38th Seminar of the Nation’s Chambers of Commerce has come up with ways for both the public and private sectors to adapt to New Normal conditions, and has produced a white paper suggesting ways the state can restore the economy.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194504-state-and-private-sector-unite-to-restore-thai-economy-in-18-months/

 

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Wolves hang on for 2-1 victory at Arsenal

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - November 29, 2020 Wolverhampton Wanderers players celebrate after the match Pool via REUTERS/John Walton

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal slumped to a fourth defeat in six Premier League games as Wolverhampton Wanderers shrugged off a worrying early injury to Raul Jimenez to claim a 2-1 win at The Emirates on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194507-wolves-hang-on-for-2-1-victory-at-arsenal/

 

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Spurs return to summit with hard-fought draw at Chelsea

By William Schomberg

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - November 29, 2020 Chelsea manager Frank Lampard shakes hands with Hugo Lloris after the match Pool via REUTERS/Matthew Childs

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur went back to the top of the Premier League on Sunday when they held Chelsea to a 0-0 draw that left honours even between visiting manager Jose Mourinho and his one-time midfield lieutenant Frank Lampard, now in charge of the Blues.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194508-spurs-return-to-summit-with-hard-fought-draw-at-chelsea/

 

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Two-goal Cavani inspires United comeback win at Southampton

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Southampton v Manchester United - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - November 29, 2020 Manchester United's Edinson Cavani heads at goal Pool via REUTERS/Mike Hewitt

 

SOUTHAMPTON (Reuters) - Substitute Edinson Cavani produced a second-half masterclass, scoring twice and creating another goal as Manchester United hit back from a two-goal deficit to beat Southampton 3-2 in a Premier League cracker on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194509-two-goal-cavani-inspires-united-comeback-win-at-southampton/

 

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President-elect Joe Biden twists ankle after slipping while playing with dog

By Simon Lewis

 

A Secret Service agent waits for President-elect Joe Biden to enter the Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists clinic after twisting his ankle while playing with his dog Major, in Newark, Delaware, U.S., November 29, 2020. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

 

NEWARK, Delaware (Reuters) - President-elect Joe Biden twisted his ankle after slipping while playing with his dog, his office said on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194510-president-elect-joe-biden-twists-ankle-after-slipping-while-playing-with-dog/

 

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Trump questions whether Supreme Court would hear election challenge as options dwindle

By Linda So and Raphael Satter

 

U.S. President Donald Trump waves as he walks on the South Lawn of the White House upon his return to Washington from Camp David, U.S., November 29, 2020. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Sunday questioned whether the Supreme Court would ever hear a case airing his unproven allegations of widespread election fraud as senior U.S. Republicans said a transition to a Joe Biden presidency looked inevitable.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194511-trump-questions-whether-supreme-court-would-hear-election-challenge-as-options-dwindle/

 

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Iran to give a 'calculated' response to nuclear scientist killing, says official

 

A protester holds a picture of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, Iran's top nuclear scientist, during a demonstration against his killing in Tehran, Iran, November 28, 2020. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

 

DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran will give a "calculated and decisive" response to the killing of its top nuclear scientist, said a top adviser to Iran's supreme leader, while a hardline newspaper suggested Tehran's revenge should include striking the Israeli city of Haifa.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194512-iran-to-give-a-calculated-response-to-nuclear-scientist-killing-says-official/

 

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Jordan's King Abdullah and Palestinian leader Abbas meet, hope Biden revives peace process

By Suleiman Al-Khalidi

 

FILE PHOTO: Jordan's King Abdullah II speaks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during the group photo with Arab leaders, ahead of the 30th Arab Summit in Tunis, Tunisia March 31, 2019. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi/Pool/File Photo

 

AMMAN (Reuters) - Jordan's King Abdullah on Sunday met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and both leaders set high hopes that U.S. President-elect Joe Biden will revive peace talks over a two-state solution to the decades-old Arab-Israeli conflict, officials said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194513-jordans-king-abdullah-and-palestinian-leader-abbas-meet-hope-biden-revives-peace-process/

 

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Darth Vader actor David Prowse dies aged 85

 

FILE PHOTO: Actor David Prowse, who portrayed Darth Vader, signs autographs during the opening day of "Star Wars Celebration IV" in Los Angeles May 24, 2007. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - David Prowse, the English actor who played Darth Vader in the original Star Wars films, has died aged 85, his management company said on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194514-darth-vader-actor-david prowse dies-aged-85/

 

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Monolith mystery deepens as Utah desert object vanishes

By Rich McKay

 

A metal monolith is seen in Red Rock Desert, Utah, U.S., November 25, 2020, in this still image obtained from a social media video. @davidsurber_ via REUTERS

 

(Reuters) - No word as to whether Star Trek's Scotty "beamed it up," but the mysterious, shiny monolith that was spotted in a remote southeastern Utah desert two weeks ago is gone.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194515-monolith-mystery-deepens-as-utah-desert-object-vanishes/

 

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Tigray forces claim to have shot down Ethiopian plane, taken town

 

FILE PHOTO: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed speaks during a media conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, October 29, 2018. Michel Euler/Pool via REUTERS

 

ADDIS ABABA/NAIROBI (Reuters) - Rebellious forces from Ethiopia's northern region of Tigray said they had shot down a military plane and retaken a town from federal forces on Sunday, as war dragged on a day after the government announced its military offensive was over.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194516-tigray-forces-claim-to-have-shot-down-ethiopian-plane-taken-town/

 

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Biden to nominate Tanden, Rouse and others to economic team, WSJ reports

By Jonnelle Marte and Heather Timmons

 

FILE PHOTO: Center for American Progress Action Fund president Neera Tanden speaks on the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. July 27, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate Center for American Progress Chief Executive Neera Tanden as director of the Office of Management and Budget and economist Cecilia Rouse as chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, the Wall Street Journal reported https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-to-name-rouse-tanden-to-economic-team-11606684256?mod=latest_headlines on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194518-biden-to-nominate-tanden-rouse-and-others-to-economic-team-wsj-reports/

 

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Heavy rains raise risk of flash floods in the South

By THE NATION

 

 

The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Monday that a rather strong high-pressure system covers upper Thailand and the South China Sea, causing cool to cold weather and strong winds.Temperature is expected to fall by 1-3 degrees Celsius.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194520-heavy-rains-raise-risk-of-flash-floods-in-the-south/