Surging investor interest sends bitcoin to peak past $23,000

By Sinead Cruise and Tom Wilson

 

FILE PHOTO: A representation of virtual currency Bitcoin is seen in front of a stock graph in this illustration taken November 19, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Bitcoin rose to a record high on Thursday, just a day after passing the $20,000 milestone for the first time, amid surging interest from larger investors.

 

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PM calls for strict health measures during NY celebrations

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister has pressed border control agencies to step up efforts during the New Year period to safeguard against a second wave of COVID-19 infection, asking for cooperation from the public and business operators as well.

 

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Thai rice wins World’s Best Rice Award 2020

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Hom Mali, or Thai Jasmine fragrant rice, was named the best rice in the world at the 12th World Rice Conference 2020, held in the United States on 1-3 December.

 

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HBO Max Streams to PS5 from Today

by Sammy Barker

 

 

It was one of the streaming services missing from our All PS5 Apps list at launch, but now HBO Max has been added to the PlayStation 5’s roster of on-demand video services.

 

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Former F1 ace Sir Jackie Stewart 'helped Spielberg get permission for Indiana Jones filming'

 

Spielberg was at Sir Jackie's event with the film's stars, Harrison Ford and Sean Connery

 

Sir Jackie Stewart has revealed how he helped Steven Spielberg get permission to film an Indiana Jones movie at a famous location.

 

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Jumanji child star Bradley Pierce reveals how Robin Williams defended him and Kisten Dunst on set

By Jacob Stolworthy

 

Bonnie Hunt, Bradley Pierce, Kirsten Dunst and Robin Williams in ‘Jumanji’ (Rex Features)

 

Jumanji child star Bradley Pierce has revealed how Robin Williams stepped in to defend him from over-demanding producers.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197288-jumanji-child-star-bradley-pierce-reveals-how-robin-williams-defended-him-and-kisten-dunst-on-set/

 

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