THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 20 Feb 2021

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Over 10 million confirmed for Rao Chana

 

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - More than 10.5 million people have confirmed their participation in the Rao Chana program via the Pao Tang application, after Krungthai Bank had to suspend and reopen the system due to high traffic.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206762-over-10-million-confirmed-for-rao-chana/

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UAE says Dubai princess being cared for at home as UN expresses concern

 

 

The U.N. has called on the UAE to present proof of life that one of the ruler of Dubai's daughters is still alive. A video published earlier this week apparently shows Sheikha Latifa saying she's being held prisoner. Adam Reed reports.

 

ZURICH/DUBAI (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates said on Friday that Sheikha Latifa, one of the ruler of Dubai's daughters, was being cared for at home as the U.N. human rights watchdog asked the UAE for proof that she is alive amid growing international concern about her fate.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206795-uae-says-dubai-princess-being-cared-for-at-home-as-un-expresses-concern/

 

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Gunfire erupts in Mogadishu as Somali government forces seal off streets

By Abdi Sheikh

 

Somali people gather on the street during fighting between Somali government forces and opposition troops over delayed elections in Mogadishu, Somalia February 19, 2021. REUTERS/Feisal Omar

 

MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Gunfire and rockets exploded on Friday in Mogadishu as Somali government forces clashed with opposition supporters angered by delayed elections, fighting that could split the military along clan lines and strengthen the al Qaida-linked insurgency.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206796-gunfire-erupts-in-mogadishu-as-somali-government-forces-seal-off-streets/

 

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UK government broke the law by failing to disclose PPE contracts, court rules

By Andrew MacAskill

 

FILE PHOTO: Jolyon Maugham is seen outside the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, in London, Britain September 18, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - The British government broke the law by failing to publish details of billions of pounds of spending on personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic, a London court ruled on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206797-uk-government-broke-the-law-by-failing-to-disclose-ppe-contracts-court-rules/

 

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Dozens of whales die on Indonesian beach, rescuers save three

 

 

Locals interact with a whale, one of dozens which got stranded at a beach in Bangkalan, near Surabaya, East Java province, Indonesia, February 19, 2021 in this photo taken by Antara Foto. Antara Foto/Zabur Karuru/ via REUTERS

 

BANGKALAN, Indonesia (Reuters) - Forty-six whales stranded on a beach on the Indonesian island of Madura have died, while rescuers managed to push three back out to sea, the provincial governor said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206798-dozens-of-whales-die-on-indonesian-beach-rescuers-save-three/

 

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Meslier own goal gives Wolves win over Leeds

 

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Leeds United - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain - February 19, 2021 Leeds United's Illan Meslier during the warm up before the match Pool via REUTERS/Nick Potts

 

WOLVERHAMPTON, England (Reuters) - A freakish own goal by goalkeeper Illan Meslier gave Wolverhampton Wanderers a 1-0 home win over Leeds United in the Premier League on Friday and enabled them to leapfrog their opponents in the standings.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206799-meslier-own-goal-gives-wolves-win-over-leeds/

 

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Texas water shortages persist; 'fragile' power grid returns to life

By Callaghan O'Hare

 

FILE PHOTO: Volunteers hand out meals at a Salvation Army facility after winter weather caused electricity blackouts in Plano, Texas, U.S. February 18, 2021. REUTERS/Shelby Tauber

 

HOUSTON (Reuters) - In the latest fallout from a crippling winter storm, more than 14 million Texans on Friday had to endure disrupted water service, leaving many longing for a hot shower just as the state's power grid jerked back to life after five days of blackouts.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206800-texas-water-shortages-persist-fragile-power-grid-returns-to-life/

 

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Uber drivers entitled to worker rights, top UK court rules in blow to business model

By Costas Pitas

 

FILE PHOTO: The Logo of taxi company Uber is seen on the roof of a private hire taxi in Liverpool, Britain, April 15, 2019. REUTERS/Phil Noble

 

LONDON (Reuters) - A group of Uber drivers are entitled to worker rights such as the minimum wage, Britain's Supreme Court ruled on Friday in a blow to the ride-hailing service that has ramifications for millions of others in the gig economy.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206801-uber-drivers-entitled-to-worker-rights-top-uk-court-rules-in-blow-to-business-model/

 

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'Something we've never seen' - Mars rover beams back selfie from moment before landing

By Steve Gorman

 

NASA's Perseverance rover descends to touch down on Mars in a still image from a video camera aboard the descent stage taken February 18, 2021. NASA/JPL-Caltech/Handout via REUTERS

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - NASA scientists on Friday presented striking early images from the picture-perfect landing of the Mars rover Perseverance, including a selfie of the six-wheeled vehicle dangling just above the surface of the Red Planet moments before touchdown.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206802-something-weve-never-seen-mars-rover-beams-back-selfie-from-moment-before-landing/

 

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Betong airport to open in April

Paphamon Arayasukawat

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - After several delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Betong airport in Yala province will finally open for commercial flights, when certification is completed in April. The airport is expected to serve regional airports within the southern region.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206805-betong-airport-to-open-in-april/

 

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Well known DJ Matoom given suspended jail term and fine

 

 

Well known Thai disc jockey Techin Ploypetch, alias DJ Matoom, was sentenced to one month in prison and fined 10,000 baht today (Friday), with the prison term suspended for one year, after he was found guilty by Bangkok South District Court of violating the Emergency Decree.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206806-well-known-dj-matoom-given-suspended-jail-term-and-fine/

 

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Thai government to buy dried cannabis flowers from community enterprises

 

 

 

The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) is to buy grade-A dried cannabis flowers from community enterprises at 45,000 THB per kilogram.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206807-thai-government-to-buy-dried-cannabis-flowers-from-community-enterprises/

 

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Ratsadon protesters peaceful as they denounce the Thai government

 

 

Followers of the anti-establishment Ratsadon group gathered in front of parliament Friday evening, but the crowd appeared to be outnumbered by police.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206808-ratsadon-protesters-peaceful-as-they-denounce-the-thai-government/

 

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Workers on Walking Street offered COVID-19 tests

 

 

Image: Manager

 

People working at Walking Street in Pattaya have been offered free COVID-19 tests, health officials announced earlier this week.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206809-workers-on-walking-street-offered-covid-19-tests/

 

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French musicians with no work permit/illegal party busted at Koh Samui "Hippie Festival"

 

 

Bo Phut police and military officers descended on a restaurant on Lamai Beach that had organized an illegal drinks and music party.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206811-french-musicians-with-no-work-permitillegal-party-busted-at-koh-samui-hippie-festival/

 

 

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Dual marriage drama - Cop could face disciplinary action for bringing the force into disrepute

 

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

A police spokesman has commented on the case on everyone's lips in Thailand after a cop in a police uniform was at the center of a widely shared marriage drama.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206812-dual-marriage-drama-cop-could-face-disciplinary-action-for-bringing-the-force-into-disrepute/

 

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Phuket to get its own version of Monopoly - have your say on what should be included

 

 

A version of the iconic board game Monopoly is to be released about Phuket.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206818-phuket-to-get-its-own-version-of-monopoly-have-your-say-on-what-should-be-included/

 

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Cop told wife - "I'm off to work" - he ends up going to marry his mistress!

 

 

Image: Daily News

 

A wife at the center of a drama gripping Thailand told a TV show that her husband - a cop with the Muang Chainat police - said he was just going to work.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206822-cop-told-wife-im-off-to-work-he-ends-up-going-to-marry-his-mistress/

 

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New car ferry service connecting Chonburi with Prachuap to operate 180km south of Hua Hin

 

 

Image: JustFerries. Photo of the MV The Blue Dolphin ferry when it operated in Hokkaido, Japan.

 

More details have been released regarding the proposed new ferry service that is expected to link Sattahip, Prachuap Khiri Khan and Songkhla.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206824-new-car-ferry-service-connecting-chonburi-with-prachuap-to-operate-180km-south-of-hua-hin/

 

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Thaivisa Facebook page blocked to readers in Australia

 

 

Image: Reuters

 

Thaivisa readers in Australia have been blocked from accessing the Thaivisa Facebook page, after being inadvertently caught up in the spat between the social network and the Australian government.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206828-thaivisa-facebook-page-blocked-to-readers-in-australia/

 

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Google fires second AI ethics leader as dispute over research, diversity grows

By Paresh Dave and Jeffrey Dastin

 

FILE PHOTO: The Google sign is shown on one of the company's office buildings in Irvine, California, U.S., October 20, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Alphabet Inc's Google fired staff scientist Margaret Mitchell on Friday, they both said, a move that fanned company divisions on academic freedom and diversity that were on display since its December dismissal of AI ethics researcher Timnit Gebru.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206835-google-fires-second-ai-ethics-leader-as-dispute-over-research-diversity-grows/

 

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Phuket Navy clean up drive to boost fishing industry

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command conducted a mass cleaning campaign on the pier and boats at the Phuket Fishing Pier at Koh Sirey, Rassada on Thursday (Feb 18) with the aim of helping boost confidence among the local fishing community.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206837-phuket-navy-clean-up-drive-to-boost-fishing-industry/

 

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Dual marriage drama: "Can't stop the blessing" says abbot who praises mum after she whacks groom

 

Image: Daily News

 

Daily News hotfooted it to the temple of Wat Tha Chai in Muang Chainat to get the view of an abbot at the center of a marriage drama gripping Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206841-dual-marriage-drama-cant-stop-the-blessing-says-abbot-who-praises-mum-after-she-whacks-groom/

 

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Charges filed against 934 businesses involved in massive We Travel Together fraud estimated at 1.7 BILLION baht

 

Image: Daily News

 

It was supposed to be a chance for hotels and restaurants to get some much needed funds after the first wave of the pandemic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206845-charges-filed-against-934-businesses-involved-in-massive-we-travel-together-fraud-estimated-at-17-billion-baht/

 

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Double Phuket suicide tragedy

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Police attend the house where the Thai national was found. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Local police have confirmed two separate cases of suicide during the last couple of days were that of a Thai man and a Kyrgyz national.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206850-double-phuket-suicide-tragedy/

 

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Thailand reports 82 new COVID-19 infections

 

 

 

Thailand reported 82 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, with most discovered during testing of migrant workers at quarantine facilities and hospitals in Samut Sakhon.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206851-thailand-reports-82-new-covid-19-infections/

 

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Goodbye Kimye: Kim Kardashian files to divorce Kanye West

By Jill Serjeant

 

FILE PHOTO: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West attend the Vanity Fair Oscar party in Beverly Hills during the 92nd Academy Awards, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 9, 2020. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok/File Photo

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Reality star and businesswoman Kim Kardashian on Friday filed for divorce from rapper Kanye West after almost seven years of marriage and months of rumors that their relationship had broken down.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206884-goodbye-kimye-kim-kardashian-files-to-divorce-kanye-west/

 

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Osaka shines to claim second Australian Open crown

By Ian Ransom

 

Tennis - Australian Open - Women's Singles Final - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, February 20, 2021 Japan's Naomi Osaka kisses the trophy as she celebrates after winning her final match against Jennifer Brady of the U.S. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

 

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Naomi Osaka gave Jennifer Brady a lesson in Grand Slam tennis as she cruised to a 6-4 6-3 win to secure her second Australian Open title on Saturday and cement her standing as the new queen of the women's game.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206886-osaka-shines-to-claim-second-australian-open-crown/

 

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Russian court rejects Kremlin critic Navalny's appeal against jail term

By Polina Nikolskaya and Andrew Osborn

 

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny attends a hearing to consider an appeal against an earlier court decision to change his suspended sentence to a real prison term, in Moscow, Russia February 20, 2021. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

 

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny lost his appeal on Saturday against what he said was a politically-motivated decision to jail him for nearly three years, but had his prison term slightly shortened.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206889-russian-court-rejects-kremlin-critic-navalnys-appeal-against-jail-term/

 

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Philippines reports 239 new coronavirus deaths, second-highest daily casualty figure

 

Health and local government workers participate in a simulation for COVID-19 vaccination in preparation for its arrival, at an elementary school turned vaccination command center in Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines, February 16, 2021. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

 

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines' health ministry on Saturday reported 239 new coronavirus deaths, the second-highest daily increase in casualties since the pandemic started, and 2,240 infections.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1206892-philippines-reports-239-new-coronavirus-deaths-second-highest-daily-casualty-figure/