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Kenyan taken to hospital after fall at Sri Racha shopping mall

 

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A 26 year old Kenyan national was taken to hospital with leg and hip injuries after falling five meters from a metal railing outside a shopping mall in Sri Racha, Chonburi.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124018-kenyan-taken-to-hospital-after-fall-at-sri-racha-shopping-mall/

 

 

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Wary of conflict with Iran, Trump takes go-slow approach to attack on Saudi oil

By Steve Holland and Roberta Rampton

 

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U.S. President Donald Trump listens during a meeting with Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S., September 16, 2019. REUTERS/Al Drago

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Known for acting on impulse, President Donald Trump has adopted an uncharacteristically go-slow approach over whether to hold Iran responsible for attacks on Saudi oil facilities, showing little enthusiasm for confrontation as he seeks re-election next year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124021-wary-of-conflict-with-iran-trump-takes-go-slow-approach-to-attack-on-saudi-oil/

 

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Activists push U.S. Congress to pass Hong Kong bill

By Patricia Zengerle

 

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Joshua Wong, secretary-general of Hong Kong's pro-democracy Demosisto party and leader of the "Umbrella Movement," testifies at a Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., September 17, 2019. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hong Kong democracy activists urged members of the U.S. Congress on Tuesday to pass legislation to combat human rights abuses in the city, rejecting any suggestion that such a move would be inappropriate U.S. involvement in another country's affairs.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124023-activists-push-us-congress-to-pass-hong-kong-bill/

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U.S. unveils plans to extend scrutiny of foreign investment

By Alexandra Alper

 

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government outlined more detail on Tuesday on its plans to beef up foreign investment oversight, including a proposal to permit the blocking of some foreign purchases of real estate within 100 miles (160 kilometres) of military bases.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124029-us-unveils-plans-to-extend-scrutiny-of-foreign-investment/

 

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Prayut ‘grateful’ for donations during his charity TV appearance

By The Nation

 

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The Prime Minister is grateful for all donations made on Tuesday while he staffed the phone for a government TV programme, said Government Spokesman Narumon Pinyosinwat on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124033-prayut-‘grateful’-for-donations-during-his-charity-tv-appearance/

 

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Top 5 reasons why Aussies choose medical tourism in Thailand

By The Thaiger

 

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“With more than 15,000 Aussies travelling to Thailand each year for medical tourism, the country is a burgeoning market for cosmetic procedures. There are numerous Thai doctors who already have more than a 90% Australian client base. The landscape is certainly changing when it comes to price, surgical quality, convenience and post-recuperation.”

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124042-top-5-reasons-why-aussies-choose-medical-tourism-in-thailand/

 

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Fine revenues surge as sidewalk riding ban strictly enforced 

By The Nation

 

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Bangkok city hall says it will continue to closely monitor motorcyclists driving on the sidewalks, after it took in Bt4 million in fines in August and the first half of September.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124045-fine-revenues-surge-as-sidewalk-riding-ban-strictly-enforced/

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BMA upbeat about preparations to cope with heavy rains

By The Nation

 

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The Department of the Drainage and Sewerage of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has expressed confidence that it has taken all necessary measures to prevent flooding in the capital in the event of heavy downpours, including reporting on the flood situation in real time.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124047-bma-upbeat-about-preparations-to-cope-with-heavy-rains/

 

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China to tackle climate change with 'nature-based solutions'

 

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A power station of the State Development & Investment Corporation (SDIC) is reflected in a lake in Tangshan, Hebei province, China, August 22, 2018. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/Files

 

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China said it will try to persuade other countries to support "nature-based solutions" to tackle the root causes of climate change, the country said in a position paper published ahead of a United Nations summit in New York.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124050-china-to-tackle-climate-change-with-nature-based-solutions/

 

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Prachin Buri hospital hosts cannabis growing class for the public

By The Nation

 

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Chaophraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital on Tuesday (September 17) organised a training course, “Medical Cannabis Organic Farming for Agriculturists and General Public”, at its Prachin Buri campus in Bang Decha sub-district.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124054-prachin-buri-hospital-hosts-cannabis-growing-class-for-the-public/

 

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Govt reaches Bt349 bn fiscal deficit for 11 months

By The Nation

 

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The government has accumulated a Bt348.97 billion fiscal balance deficit for the first 11 months of the fiscal year 2019 (October 2018 to August 2019), the Fiscal Policy Office and Ministry of Finance report.

 

Source: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124069-govt-reaches-bt349-bn-fiscal-deficit-for-11-months/

 

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Prachin Buri roadside flower seller gives yesterday’s earnings to Thai flood victims

 

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By The Thaiger

 

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A roadside flower seller in Prachin Buri, just to the north east of Bangkok, is giving all his earnings from yesterday to help flood victims in Thailand’s north east provinces. INN News reports that he was wearing a sign… “All earnings from today will be given to flood victims”.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124079-prachin-buri-roadside-flower-seller-gives-yesterday’s-earnings-to-thai-flood-victims/

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Energy Minister: Saudi oil refinery attack affects world oil prices

 

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BANGKOK, 18 September 2019 (NNT) - The Minister of Energy admitted on Tuesday, that the Saudi oil refinery attack has affected world oil prices. It is expected that Thai oil prices will increase by 1-2 baht if the problem can’t be resolved within two days.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124081-thai-energy-minister-saudi-oil-refinery-attack-affects-world-oil-prices/

 

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Pheu Thai and Future Forward secretaries-general demand Prime Minister’s resignation

 

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Opposition MPs kicked off their debate against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha with calls, from Pheu Thai secretary-general Anudit Nakhontap and Future Forward secretary-general Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, for the resignation of the Prime Minister for his failure to recite the full oath of allegiance, as required by the Constitution.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124085-pheu-thai-and-future-forward-secretaries-general-demand-prime-minister’s-resignation/

 

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Heavy rains forecast for central, eastern and southern regions

By The Nation

 

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Continuous rains have been forecast for the lower Central, the East and the upper South as a monsoon trough extends across to form a low-pressure cell over Cambodia, according to the Thailand Meteorological Department on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124103-heavy-rains-forecast-for-central-eastern-and-southern-regions/

 

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Court finds Prayut qualified for premier’s job

By The Nation

 

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The Constitutional Court on Wednesday (September 18) issued a ruling in relation to Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha’s qualifications, saying he was not a state official during March 24 elections as per Article 98 (15) and that his term as prime minister will not be terminated according to Article 170 paragraph 1.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124105-court-finds-prayut-qualified-for-premier’s-job/

 

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Indonesian haze rolls into Yala, Songkhla

By Somchai Samart
The Nation

 

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Haze from dozens of forest fires on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island boosted harmful PM2.5 dust particles in the air in Songkhla and Yala provinces to twice the hazardous level on Wednesday afternoon.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124106-indonesian-haze-rolls-into-yala-songkhla/

 

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Four stations opening soon on Skytrain Blue Line

By The Nation

 

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The Skytrain Blue Line goes into unofficial operation on September 29 and will initially be free of charge, taking passengers to and from Petchkasem, Phasi Charoen, Bang Khae and Lak Song.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124108-four-stations-opening-soon-on-skytrain-blue-line/

 

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Folding bike passengers get some rides free on Car Free Day

By The Nation

 

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Bangkok Car Free Day 2019 on September 22 aims to encourage people to use the public transportation system in order to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124110-folding-bike-passengers-get-some-rides-free-on-car-free-day/

 

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New Mazda3 offers multiple choices in design, power

By Kingsley Wijayasinha

 

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Mazda is hoping its new Mazda3 compact car will win over purchasers with its alluring design and outstanding driving dynamics. The new model is available in sedan and five-door fastback variants, each in three trim levels.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124112-new-mazda3-offers-multiple-choices-in-design-power/

 

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EU warns Britain heading for a no-deal Brexit

By Robin Emmott, Gabriela Baczynska

 

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European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker addresses the plenary of the European Parliament on Britain's withdrawal from the European Union during a debate on Brexit at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, September 18, 2019. REUTERS/Vincent Kessler

 

STRASBOURG/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union warned on Wednesday that Britain was headed for a damaging no-deal Brexit, with London’s ideas for solving the contentious issue of the Irish border still unlikely to unlock a deal just six weeks before Britain is due to leave.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124114-eu-warns-britain-heading-for-a-no-deal-brexit/

 

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Britain to investigate $5 billion U.S. takeover of defense firm Cobham

By Kate Holton

 

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LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will investigate the national security impact of the purchase of defense company Cobham by U.S. private equity firm Advent International, potentially delaying or even blocking the $5 billion deal.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124115-britain-to-investigate-5-billion-us-takeover-of-defense-firm-cobham/

 

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Saudi Arabia promises concrete proof Iran behind oil attack

By Stephen Kalin, Parisa Hafezi

 

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JEDDAH/DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia said it would produce evidence on Wednesday linking regional rival Tehran to an unprecedented attack on its oil industry that Washington believes originated from Iran in a dangerous escalation of Middle East frictions.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124116-saudi-arabia-promises-concrete-proof-iran-behind-oil-attack/

 

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Rawai sea gypsies retract complaint over EIA, win access to Balai shrine

 

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The formal request to retract the complaint filed on Aug 26 was submitted yesterday (Sept 17). Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET:-- The Rawai sea gypsy community have formally retracted their official complaint filed over how an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) survey was conducted for a hotel project carried out by Baron World Trade Co Ltd, and confirmed that they will retain access to the sea gypsies’ sacred Balai shrine.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124118-rawai-sea-gypsies-retract-complaint-over-eia-win-access-to-balai-shrine/

 

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Life sentence for murderer of young couple at Buddha Mountain

By Teerawat Thongma,
Dethawee Thiwarangkul
The Nation

 

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The Pattaya Provincial Court on Wednesday sentenced to death former Phuket bar owner Panya “Sia Auan Bangla” Yingdang for the double murder of a one-time teen beauty queen and her partner, but commuted the penalty to life imprisonment because he had confessed.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124119-life-sentence-for-murderer-of-young-couple-at-buddha-mountain/

 

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Phuket water-supply pipeline from Phang Nga approved by Cabinet

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

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PHUKET:-- The B3.5 billion proposal to have a water-supply pipeline from Phang Nga dedicated to serving Phuket has been approved by Cabinet.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124120-phuket-water-supply-pipeline-from-phang-nga-approved-by-cabinet/

 

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Thailand culls 200 pigs amid heightened fears over African swine fever

By Panarat Thepgumpanat, Patpicha Tanakasempipat

 

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BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand has culled more than 200 pigs this week, authorities said on Tuesday, in the first such action amid heightened fears of a potential outbreak of African swine fever.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124122-thailand-culls-200-pigs-amid-heightened-fears-over-african-swine-fever/

 

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