THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 31 Jan 2021

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Chiang Mai: Ganja omelette and crispy fried marijuana leaves top menu at Maejo Uni

 

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

Maejo University in Chiang Mai became the latest organisation jumping on the ganja bandwagon after some restrictions on the plant were eased.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1203985-chiang-mai-ganja-omelette-and-crispy-fried-marijuana-leaves-top-menu-at-maejo-uni/

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Three arrested in Chiang Mai but key suspect who shot policeman on the run

By THE NATION

 

 

Chiang Mai police have arrested three suspects linked to a man who shot and injured a police officer in Mae Rim district.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1204040-three-arrested-in-chiang-mai-but-key-suspect-who-shot-policeman-on-the-run/

 

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Pro-democracy group's guard, who claimed to have been abducted, arrested

By THE NATION

 

 

Samut Prakarn police on Friday arrested Mongkol Santimetakul, 23, a guard of the pro-democracy movement, who had claimed he was abducted by mysterious men on the night of January 16 from his residence in Samut Prakarn.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1204041-pro-democracy-groups-guard-who-claimed-to-have-been-abducted-arrested/

 

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Bangkok's Sathorn district seeks probe into DJ's birthday party

By THE NATION

 

 

Sathorn district in Bangkok filed a complaint with Thungmahamek police on Friday, demanding that officers find out the truth about DJ Mattoom’s birthday party.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1204042-bangkoks-sathorn-district-seeks-probe-into-djs-birthday-party/

 

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Police raid finds hundreds of slot machines in Surin warehouse

By THE NATION

 

 

Police on Friday confiscated 314 slot machines hidden in a warehouse in Surin province.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1204043-police-raid-finds-hundreds-of-slot-machines-in-surin-warehouse/

 

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Forestland encroachment charges against TV show host Kiat, wife dropped

By THE NATION

 

 

Police have dropped charges of forestland encroachment against well-known TV show host Kiat Kitchareon and his wife. Charges are now being pressed only against the seller of the land.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1204046-forestland-encroachment-charges-against-tv-show-host-kiat-wife-dropped/

 

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7 million sign up in two days for government's new cash handout scheme

By THE NATION

 

 

Seven million people had registered for the RaoChana (We win) cash handout campaign as of noon on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1204047-7-million-sign-up-in-two-days-for-governments-new-cash-handout-scheme/

 

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PM wants CCSA to look into vaccine management plan

By The Nation

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the Covid-19 pandemic vaccine management plan be submitted to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration next week, said government deputy spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1204048-pm-wants-ccsa-to-look-into-vaccine-management-plan/

 

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Dechapol-Sapsiree eye hat-trick of titles while Pornpawee bows out

By THE NATION

 

Sapsiree Taerattanachai and Dechapol Puavaranukroh

 

The Thai mixed doubles badminton duo of Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai are on the threshold of a hat-trick of titles.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1204051-dechapol-sapsiree-eye-hat-trick-of-titles-while-pornpawee-bows-out/

 

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Police appeal for information over woman’s body found

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Police are hoping people that might recognise items that the woman was wearing so that the woman can be identified. Photo: Karon Police

 

PHUKET: Karon Police have made a public appeal for any information people may have about the body of a woman found dumped beside the road between Patong and Karon yesterday afternoon (Jan 29).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1204052-police-appeal-for-information-over-woman’s-body-found/

 

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Police hunt men for gang assault in Koh Kaew over borrowed motorbike

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Photo: Phuket City Police

 

PHUKET: Police are hunting for a group of men who kicked open the door to a room and assaulted three men at an apartment building in Koh Kaew last night (Jan 29) over what at this stage is believed to have been dispute over a borrowed motorbike not returned.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1204053-police-hunt-men-for-gang-assault-in-koh-kaew-over-borrowed-motorbike/

 

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Here’s a guide to which businesses can open in your province on Monday

Suwit Rattiwan

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - According to Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin, the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) approved new criteria and color coding for provinces as the situation has improved in some areas.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1204054-here’s-a-guide-to-which-businesses-can-open-in-your-province-on-monday/

 

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Poor air quality in Bangkok and 11 other provinces

 

 

Air quality in Bangkok and 11 other provinces is has deteriorated on Saturday, with excessive amounts of PM2.5 dust in the atmosphere, particularly in 26 areas of Bangkok and its peripherals, according to the Pollution Control Department.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1204056-poor-air-quality-in-bangkok-and-11-other-provinces/

 

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Thundershowers and strong winds forecast for the South

By The Nation

 

 

Cool weather with light morning fog is forecast for upper Thailand as the moderate high-pressure system over the Northeast, the Central, including Bangkok and its vicinity, and the East is weakening.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1204057-thundershowers-and-strong-winds-forecast-for-the-south/

 

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Man killed by wild elephant near Hua Hin

 

 

Image: Manager

 

A man was killed after being trampled to death by an elephant at a temple in Hua Hin on  Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1204060-man-killed-by-wild-elephant-near-hua-hin/

 

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UK says it expects no vaccine interruption from EU; Brussels admits Irish 'blunder'

By John Chalmers and Andrew MacAskill

 

FILE PHOTO: A 'No Hard Border' poster is seen below a road sign on the Irish side of the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland near Bridgend, Ireland October 16, 2019. Picture taken October 16, 2019. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo

 

BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) - EU officials confessed on Saturday to a "blunder" in invoking Northern Ireland Brexit emergency powers during a showdown with Britain over vaccines, and London said it expected its supply of COVID-19 shots would not be interrupted.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1204061-uk-says-it-expects-no-vaccine-interruption-from-eu-brussels-admits-irish-blunder/

 

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Putin's former judo partner claims he owns palace linked to Russian leader

By Gleb Stolyarov

 

Russian businessman Arkady Rotenberg reacts before a ceremony to award constructors of the Crimean Bridge over the Kerch Strait in Sevastopol, Crimea March 18, 2020. Alexander Nemenov/Pool via REUTERS/Files

 

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian businessman Arkady Rotenberg said on Saturday he owns a huge palace in southern Russia which jailed Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny has linked to President Vladimir Putin.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1204062-putins-former-judo-partner-claims-he-owns-palace-linked-to-russian-leader/

 

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UK set to formally apply for trans-Pacific trade bloc membership

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson reacts after signing the Brexit trade deal with the EU at number 10 Downing Street in London, Britain December 30, 2020. Leon Neal/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will next week formally apply to join a trans-Pacific trading bloc of 11 countries, with negotiations set to start later this year, the government said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1204063-uk-set-to-formally-apply-for-trans-pacific-trade-bloc-membership/

 

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India cuts Internet near Delhi as hundreds of farmers begin hunger strike

By Mayank Bhardwaj and Alasdair Pal

 

Farmers listen to a speaker during a protest against the farm laws at Singhu border near New Delhi, India, January 30, 2021. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

 

SINGHU, India (Reuters) - India blocked mobile internet services in several areas around New Delhi on Saturday as protesting farmers began a one-day hunger strike after a week of clashes with authorities that left one dead and hundreds injured.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1204067-india-cuts-internet-near-delhi-as-hundreds-of-farmers-begin-hunger-strike/

 

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Man City move clear at the top as United held at Arsenal

By Simon Evans

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Sheffield United - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - January 30, 2021 Manchester City's Phil Foden in action with Sheffield United's George Baldock Pool via REUTERS/Laurence Griffiths

 

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester City beat bottom club Sheffield United 1-0 to move three points clear of Manchester United who were held to a goalless draw at Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1204070-man-city-move-clear-at-the-top-as-united-held-at-arsenal/

 

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Man Utd's Rashford calls racial abuse against him 'humanity at its worst'

 

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Sheffield United - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - January 27, 2021 Manchester United's Marcus Rashford Pool via REUTERS/Tim Keeton

 

(Reuters) - Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford said the racial abuse he received online after Saturday's 0-0 draw at Arsenal was "humanity and social media at its worst".

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1204072-man-utds-rashford-calls-racial-abuse-against-him-humanity-at-its-worst/

 

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Golf: Casey storms into Dubai Desert Classic lead heading into final round

 

FILE PHOTO: Jan 22, 2021; La Quinta, California, USA; Paul Casey putts on the second green during the second round of The American Express golf tournament at PGA West Peter Dye Stadium Course. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

 

(Reuters) - England's Paul Casey carded an eight-under-par 64 in the third round of the Dubai Desert Classic on Saturday and tied the lowest round of the week to go 15-under overall and take a one-shot lead heading into the final round.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1204073-golf-casey-storms-into-dubai-desert-classic-lead-heading-into-final-round/

 

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Samut Prakan records 20 more COVID-19 cases on Saturday

 

 

Twenty people, including 18 employees of a factory in the Bang Bor-Bang Phli industrial zone in Samut Prakan, were been found to be infected with COVID-19 on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1204074-samut-prakan-records-20-more-covid-19-cases-on-saturday/

 

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More COVID-19 infections expected among migrant workers in Samut Sakhon

 

 

More COVID-19 infections among Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand’s coastal province of Samut Sakhon are expected to be found in the coming days, as the number of new cases being revealed through pro-active screening each day is not reducing, according to CCSA assistant spokesperson Dr. Panprapha Yongtrakul, speaking at a media briefing on the COVID-19 situation on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1204076-more-covid-19-infections-expected-among-migrant-workers-in-samut-sakhon/

 

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Large field hospital opened in Samut Sakhon

Praphorn Praphornkul

 

 

SAMUT SAKHON (NNT) - Samut Sakhon has added its eighth and largest field hospital yet, a 1,000-bed facility located at Wattana Factory.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1204077-large-field-hospital-opened-in-samut-sakhon/

 

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Phu Kradueng National Park Will Reopen on February 1

Subhabhong Rarueysong

 

 

LOEI (NNT) - Phu Kradueng National Park in Loei province will reopen on February 1 after being closed to visitors since January 5 to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1204078-phu-kradueng-national-park-will-reopen-on-february-1/

 

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China urges Thailand to adopt WHO guidelines to ensure durians free of COVID-19

supawadee wangsri

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - China is encouraging Thailand to adopt World Health Organization (WHO) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) guidelines, to establish confidence in exported durians and maintain a market worth 50 billion baht.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1204079-china-urges-thailand-to-adopt-who-guidelines-to-ensure-durians-free-of-covid-19/

 

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BoT acknowledges economic impact of COVID-19

Praphorn Praphornkul

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has acknowledged that while some economic recovery was seen during December 2020, the impact of the new wave of COVID-19 infection will likely be seen at the end of this month with the effects to encompass tourism and exports, while US economic stimulus could also have repercussions.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1204080-bot-acknowledges-economic-impact-of-covid-19/

 

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829 new cases, most from intensive testing in Samut Sakhon

By The Nation

 

 

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Sunday reported 829 new cases, including seven overseas travellers in quarantine.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1204085-829-new-cases-most-from-intensive-testing-in-samut-sakhon/

 

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The week that was in Thailand news: Sex and Thailand - a winning combination!

 

 

One of the most commented upon stories of an entertaining week on Thaivisa was one from the head of TAT, Yutthsak Suphasorn.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1204081-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-sex-and-thailand-a-winning-combination/