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Mass brawl on the BTS is "old news" say police in Bangkok

 

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Thai caption: Old clip

 

Pathumwan police told INN that a clip posted on Facebook that showed a mass brawl between students and the police happened a long time ago. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124249-mass-brawl-on-the-bts-is-old-news-say-police-in-bangkok/

 

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Upper Thailand warned of plunge in temperature, heavy downpours

By The Nation

 

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Residents of the North and Northeast were warned by the Meteorological Department to brace themselves for a sharp drop in temperature and heavy downpours from today (Thursday) to Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124253-upper-thailand-warned-of-plunge-in-temperature-heavy-downpours/

 

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20,000 flood victims in Northeast remain trapped

By The Nation

 

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Over 20,000 people in four northeastern provinces continue to wait for evacuation from floods caused by tropical storms and the monsoon that have so far killed 34 people.

 

Full story:  https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124256-20000-flood-victims-in-isaan-remain-trapped/

 

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Canada's Trudeau apologies for dressing up in brown face, election chances could suffer

By Steve Scherer and David Ljunggren

 

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Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologizes for wearing brownface makeup in 2001, to reporters on the Liberal party leaderÕs election campaign jet in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in a still image from video September 18, 2019. CBC via REUTERS.

 

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologised on Wednesday for wearing brown face make-up in 2001 after an embarrassing picture emerged less than five weeks before an election in which he faces a tough fight.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124264-canadas-trudeau-apologies-for-dressing-up-in-brown-face-election-chances-could-suffer/

 

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CentralPlaza WestGate issues statement after ceiling tiles fall

By The Nation

 

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CentralPlaza WestGate shopping mall announced that it would remain open on Thursday despite suffering a deluge of rainwater, which occurred when two large ceiling files crashed to the floor. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124208-video-shopper-in-lucky-escape-as-ceiling collapses-during-storm-at-bangkok-shopping-center/?do=findComment&comment=14585566

 

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Poll – Most commuters dissatisfied with passenger vans and taxis

 

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Most commuters have complained about the poor service provided by passenger vans, citing rudeness, reckless driving and the poor condition of the vehicles. People who use taxis said they have had bad experiences with cabbies refusing to pick up fares.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124291-poll-–-most-commuters-dissatisfied-with-passenger-vans-and-taxis/

 

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Water outage to hit Kathu, Koh Kaew

By The Phuket News

 

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A double-whammy water outage coming tomorrow (Sept 20). Images: PWA

 

PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut-off in parts of Kathu and Koh Kaew tomorrow (Sept 20) while workers install new mains pipes.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124292-water-outage-to-hit-kathu-koh-kaew/

 

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Private sector organizes seminar on Turning Crises into Opportunities to Strengthen Thai Economy: Do or Die

 

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BANGKOK, 19 September 2019 (NNT) - In an era when there are economic challenges including an international trade war and the advent of new technology, if business operators don’t know how to benefit from it all, they won’t be able to adjust themselves to it properly.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124294-private-sector-organizes-seminar-on-turning-crises-into-opportunities-to-strengthen-thai-economy-do-or-die/

 

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Chicken exports to China increases 700% amid swine fever outbreak

 

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BANGKOK, 19 September 2019 (NNT) - The soaring pork price,s due to the swine fever outbreak in China, have led to an over 700% increase in Thailand’s chicken exports between January and July this year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124296-chicken-exports-to-china-increases-700-amid-swine-fever-outbreak/

 

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Finance Ministry - Donations through government to provide more channels to help flood victims

 

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BANGKOK, 19 September 2019 (NNT) - The Ministry of Finance announced that the government’s fundraising efforts will create more channels for people interested in helping flood victims, adding that the government’s flood relief funds are in line with the law.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124297-finance-ministry-donations-through-government-to-provide-more-channels-to-help-flood-victims/

 

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Domestic travel spending allowance campaign now has 55,000 new participating shops

 

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BANGKOK, 19 September 2019 (NNT) - For the government’s Chim Shop Chai domestic travel and spending promotional campaign, under which allowances will be given to eligible people to spend at participating shops, the Ministry of Finance has confirmed the preparedness of the registration process and the addition of 55,000 new shops, allowing the general public to spend this allowance and receive cashback at 135,000 shops, which is more than originally anticipated.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124298-domestic-travel-spending-allowance-campaign-now-has-55000-new-participating-shops/

 

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Concerns raised again over Phuket wild monkey populations

 

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PHUKET: Concerns about the rising number of infant monkeys at a popular monkey site in Rassada will be addressed following an inspection visit by Pongchart Chouehorm, Director of the Natural and Wildlife Education Centre at Khao Phra Thaew Non-Hunting Area in Thalang.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124300-concerns-raised-again-over-phuket-wild-monkey-populations/

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Thailand unfair in penalties for fisheries violations: Mongkol

By The Nation

 

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Mongkol Sukcharoenkhana, the president of the Fisheries of Thailand Association, on Thursday, told Thansettakij online news that Thailand has penalised his industry with heavier fines for fisheries violations than other nearby countries have imposed on their fisheries sector after receiving a “yellow card” from the European Commission.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124313-thailand-unfair-in-penalties-for-fisheries-violations-mongkol/

 

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Problems seen in Bt140-bn school milk programme

By The Nation

 

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Wasan Chinlong, president of the Pasteurised Milk Association, believes the government was too hasty and not transparent enough in approving its Bt140-billion school milk programme and problems are now becoming evident.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124314-problems-seen-in-bt140-bn-school-milk-programme/

 

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Thailand, China affirm strong ties

 

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BANGKOK, 19 September 2019 (NNT) - Thailand and China have affirmed their strong relationship in all regards and their desire to continue exchanges following a meeting between the Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, and the Chinese Communist Party’s Minister of the International Department, Song Tao.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124317-thailand-china-affirm-strong-ties/

 

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Navy helps restore infrastructure on storm-wrecked Koh Chang island

By The Nation

 

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The Royal Thai Navy Disaster Relief Centre (RTNDRC) Section 1 is now restoring infrastructure after rescuing tourists on Koh Chang after the island was declared an emergency zone due to severe flooding.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124319-navy-helps-restore-infrastructure-on-storm-wrecked-koh-chang-island/

 

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Worst haze crisis in Songkhla for 3 years

 

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SONGKHLA, 19 September 2019 (NNT) - The forest fire haze from Indonesia has covered Songkhla. The PM 2.5 value was measured at 230 micrograms per cubic meter, which is a threat to health. People are strongly advised to refrain from outdoor activities and wear the N95 masks when they are outdoors.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124320-worst-haze-crisis-in-songkhla-for-3-years/

 

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Developers shift to detached houses of Bt5-7 million: Plus survey

By THE NATION

 

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Developers are shifting towards real demand to serve the local need for detached houses, and the market for houses priced at Bt10 million and above is growing, according to research by Plus Property Co Ltd.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124322-developers-shift-to-detached-houses-of-bt5-7-million-plus-survey/

 

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Concerns raised again over Phuket wild monkey populations

 

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Concerns have been raised over the number of wild Phuket monkeys at one monkey-feeding site in Rassada. Photo: Nature and Wildlife Education Centre, Khao Phra Thaew

 

PHUKET:-- Concerns about the rising number of infant monkeys at a popular monkey site in Rassada will be addressed following an inspection visit by Pongchart Chouehorm, Director of the Natural and Wildlife Education Centre at Khao Phra Thaew Non-Hunting Area in Thalang.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124323-concerns-raised-again-over-phuket-wild-monkey-populations/

 

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UK's Labour starts to reverse Blair's changes to nationalization policy

 

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LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s opposition Labour Party has started a process that could reverse former leader Tony Blair’s move away from a commitment for common ownership of the means of production, distribution and exchange, The Times reported.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124324-uks-labour-starts-to-reverse-blairs-changes-to-nationalization-policy/

 

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EU Council will be too late to negotiate Brexit deal: French source

 

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PARIS/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Time to agree a Brexit deal is running out and it will be too late for European leaders to iron out a deal at a European Council meeting in Brussels in mid-October, a French diplomatic source said on Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124328-eu-council-will-be-too-late-to-negotiate-brexit-deal-french-source/

 

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Smog levels in Hat Yai well beyond safety levels, Krabi remains safe

By THE NATION

 

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Photo taken on September 18 at Route A43 running between Pattani and Hat Yai

 

Hat Yai district in Songkhla is among the worst hit by the smog smothering many areas.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124329-smog-levels-in-hat-yai-well-beyond-safety-levels-krabi-remains-safe/

 

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Somkid urges focus on ease of doing business to woo foreign investment

By The Nation

 

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Somkid (Left) and Uttama

 

Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has urged all concerned parties to promote ease of doing business in Thailand in order to attract foreign investment.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124331-somkid-urges-focus-on-ease-of-doing-business-to-woo-foreign-investment/

 

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Ralph Lauren just launched a Rachel Green collection to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Friends

 

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If anyone was feeling remotely emotional about Friends celebrating its 25th anniversary on Sunday (where has that time gone?!), Ralph Lauren just gave fans a huge reason to celebrate.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124332-ralph-lauren-just-launched-a-rachel-green-collection-to-celebrate-the-25th-anniversary-of-friends/

 

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Airbnb offers chance to stay at real Downton Abbey

 

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Airbnb: fans must show their devotion to the show

 

Airbnb has created a Downton Abbey experience where fans can stay at Highclere Castle, the country estate featured in the Downton Abbey TV show and upcoming film.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124333-airbnb-offers-chance-to-stay-at-real-downton-abbey/

 

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Instagram clamps down on diet and cosmetic surgery posts

 

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Campaigners have voiced concerns over the impact dietary advertising on social media has on young people / PA MEDIA

 

Instagram has announced stricter measures on posts related to weight loss products and cosmetic surgery.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124334-instagram-clamps-down-on-diet-and-cosmetic-surgery-posts/

 

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Despondent American husband saved just in time, after slashing own wrist

By THE NATION

 

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An elderly American man was found just in time on Thursday (September 19) as he sat at a table in a pool of blood after slashing his wrist to protest against his This wife’s absence.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124343-despondent-american-husband-saved-just-in-time-after-slashing-own-wrist/

 

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