Farmers struggle to sell rice salvaged from flooded farms

By The Nation

 

 

A farmer in Nakhon Ratchasima province is desperately attempting to sell rice that has mostly been damaged by the flood.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196726-farmers-struggle-to-sell-rice-salvaged-from-flooded-farms/

 

Thai economy may grow less than 4.5% next year - fin ministry

 

FILE PHOTO: Cars pass a Skytrain (Bangkok Mass Transit System) construction site in Bangkok, Thailand May 13, 2018. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's economy could grow less than a forecast of 4.5% next year after holding up better than expected in the third quarter, a finance ministry official said on Monday, adding government stimulus measures should ensure a strong recovery.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196727-thai-economy-may-grow-less-than-45-next-year-fin-ministry/

 

2021 countdowns can be held under Covid-prevention guidelines: Anutin

By The Nation

 

Anutin Charnvirakul

 

In this era of Covid-19, New Year countdowns can only be held under the government’s laws and regulations, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196729-2021-countdowns-can-be-held-under-covid-prevention-guidelines-anutin/

 

Former Liverpool, France coach Gerard Houllier dies at 73

 

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Women's Champions League - Semi Final Second Leg - Chelsea v Olympique Lyonnais - Kingsmeadow, London, Britain - April 28, 2019 Gerard Houllier Action Images via Reuters/Tony O'Brien

 

PARIS (Reuters) -Former France manager Gerard Houllier, who rebuilt Liverpool from Premier League underachievers into a cup treble winning side in 2001, has died aged 73, his former club said on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196749-former-liverpool-france-coach-gerard-houllier-dies-at-73/

 

Residents of Bangkok advised to avoid out-door activities as air quality worsens

 

 

People living in Bangkok have been advised to suspend out-door activities, to go outdoors only if necessary and to wear face masks all the time while they are outdoors, as the amount of PM2.5 in 58 areas in Bangkok and surrounding provinces has exceeded the 50-micron safety level, reaching as high as 70-90 microns in at least ten areas.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196750-residents-of-bangkok-advised-to-avoid-out-door-activities-as-air-quality-worsens/

 

3-month extension of state of emergency in three restive southern provinces

 

 

The state of emergency in the three southern border provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat is to be extended for another three months, from December 20th, for security reasons.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196751-3-month-extension-of-state-of-emergency-in-three-restive-southern-provinces/

 

TOT staff turn firefighters to put out blaze

By The Nation

 

 

TOT employees in Phitsanulok were in the right place at the right time to help extinguish flames that were engulfing an apartment.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196752-tot-staff-turn-firefighters-to-put-out-blaze/

 

Toon Bodyslam in hospital with neck injury

By The Nation

 

Artiwara "Toon" Kongmalai

 

Fans of the rock band Bodyslam were shocked to hear its popular lead singer Artiwara "Toon" Kongmalai was receiving treatment in hospital for a neck problem on Sunday evening.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196755-toon-bodyslam-in-hospital-with-neck-injury/

 

Thai start-up making ‘good progress’ on Covid vaccine

By The Nation

 

 

A Thai pharmaceutical start-up will today sign a deal to produce experimental doses of its Covid-19 vaccine for use in human trials.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196761-thai-start-up-making-‘good-progress’-on-covid-vaccine/

 

Thick PM2.5 to Continue until Dec 17

 

 

BANGKOK, Dec 14 (TNA) – Heavy air pollution from fine dust will continue until Dec 17 due to stagnant air, according to the permanent secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office. 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196762-thick-pm25-to-continue-until-dec-17/

 

Chana Industrial Estate Postponed

 

 

BANGKOK, Dec 14 (TNA) – The government postpones the Chana Industrial Estate project pending a study. 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196764-chana-industrial-estate-postponed/

 

Health Ministry issues winter health recommendations

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health has issued a recommendation for villagers and visitors to the north and northeastern regions, concerning what to do during the winter season, in addition to COVID-19 measures which are still active.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196765-health-ministry-issues-winter-health-recommendations/

 

Khon Kaen reinforces COVID-19 precautions after finding a lapse in awareness

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Khon Kaen has intensified screening points against COVID-19 after finding many residents are no longer wearing face masks while in public.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196766-khon-kaen-reinforces-covid-19-precautions-after-finding-a-lapse-in-awareness/

 

Chiang Rai launches operation to safeguard against cross-border COVID-19 infections

 

 

CHIANG RAI (NNT) - Chiang Rai provincial officials have launched the “Save Chiang Rai”, or S.C.R. operation in an effort to stem illegal entry from abroad and safeguard the province and Thailand from COVID-19.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196767-chiang-rai-launches-operation-to-safeguard-against-cross-border-covid-19-infections/

 

Thai protesters to pause for now and return next year

By Patpicha Tanakasempipat and Panarat Thepgumpanat

 

FILE PHOTO: People attend a pro-democracy rally demanding reforms on the monarchy and to resign government in Bangkok,Thailand December 10, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai protesters will take a break and return stronger next year, one protest leader said on Monday after months of demonstrations to remove the government and to demand reforms to curb the monarchy's powers.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196769-thai-protesters-to-pause-for-now-and-return-next-year/

 

Alphabet's YouTube, Gmail, Google Drive services hit by outage

 

FILE PHOTO: A 3D-printed YouTube icon is seen in front of a displayed YouTube logo in this illustration taken October 25, 2017. REUTERS / Dado Ruvic / Ilustration

 

BANGALORE (Reuters) -A blackout affected Alphabet's services including YouTube, Gmail and Google Drive on Monday, affecting thousands of users around the world.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196771-alphabets-youtube-gmail-google-drive-services-hit-by-outage/

 

Local elections bring Phuket alcohol ban

By The Phuket News

 

Phuket Election Commission (PEC) Director-General Passakon Siripakayapon urged people to cast their votes this Sunday (Dec 20). Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: The sale of alcohol will be banned in Phuket from 6pm Saturday night through to 6pm Sunday night (Dec 19-20) as the island heads to the polls for its first local election since the coup of May 2014.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196772-local-elections-bring-phuket-alcohol-ban/

 

Netflix announces Rowan Atkinson comedy among seven new UK series

By Louis Chilton

 

 

Netflix has announced seven new scripted series as part of an effort to invest in UK-based productions.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196775-netflix-announces-rowan-atkinson-comedy-among-seven-new-uk-series/

 

Cher at 74: 'There are 20-year-old girls who can’t do what I do’

by Simon Hattenstone

 

 

The Goddess of Pop is in town. And what an entrance she makes.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196776-cher-at-74-there-are-20-year-old-girls-who-can’t-do-what-i-do’/

 

Sia accuses Shia LaBeouf of ‘emotional hurt’ as she supports FKA Twigs over sexual battery claims

By Alicia Adejobi

 

Sia has accused Shia LaBeouf of ’emotional’ abuse (Picture: Getty)

 

Musician Sia has accused Shia LaBeouf of ‘emotional hurt’ while expressing her support for FKA twigs who is suing the Transformers actor.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1196777-sia-accuses-shia-labeouf-of-‘emotional-hurt’-as-she-supports-fka-twigs-over-sexual-battery-claims/

 

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