rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 The week that was in Thailand news: Howzat! Rooster hits out at YouTwitFace....and scores 200 not out! I don't mind newbies to Thailand offering their opinions. As a former educator I'd be a hyper-hypocrite if I didn't listen to and respect their views. Sometimes, despite their innocence and lack of experience, they are more correct than us "old hands" who may wear our skepticism like an unnecessary overcoat at times, missing the obvious as we grind our respective axes. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145114-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-howzat-rooster-hits-out-at-youtwitfaceand-scores-200-not-out/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Coronavirus in Thailand: How to protect yourself An outbreak of coronavirus that started in Wuhan, central China, has at the time of posting, killed 41 and infected more than 1,300 people globally. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145163-coronavirus-in-thailand-how-to-protect-yourself/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Bangkok Bank expects 4 per cent growth in SME loans By THE NATION Veerasak (File Photo) Bangkok Bank Pcl (BBL) expects 3-4 per cent growth in loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Veerasak Sutanthavibul, the bank’s senior executive, said. Veerasak attributed it to the Bt600 billion holdover portfolio from 2019. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145165-bangkok-bank-expects-4-per-cent-growth-in-sme-loans/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Drought expected to seriously affect some sectors in stock market By The Nation Stock analysts estimate that the ongoing drought situation in the country will depress share prices in retail, construction materials, and power plant sectors, while water manufacturers’ shares, such as East Water Group (EASTW) and TTW, may not benefit from the increasing water demand due to rise in the cost of water diversion. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145166-drought-expected-to-seriously-affect-some-sectors-in-stock-market/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 AOT revenue 'not impacted' by cancellation of flights from Wuhan By THE NATION The Wuhan coronavirus would not impact the revenue of Airports of Thailand (AOT), the company president said, adding charter flights would make up for the loss of flights from Wuhan. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145167-aot-revenue-not-impacted-by-cancellation-of-flights-from-wuhan/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Coronavirus epdiemic seen impacting Thai economy By THE NATION The coronavirus epidemic in China and other Asian countries will be a key factor in affecting the Chinese economy and also Thailand this week and maybe the next, experts said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145168-coronavirus-epdiemic-seen-impacting-thai-economy/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Fund tasked with restructuring farmers' debt By The Nation Deputy Prime Minister Jurin Laksanawisit has ordered the Office of the Farmers Rehabilitation and Development Fund to study debt restructuring of 46,000 farmers with a debt of Bt15 billion, deputy spokeswoman Ratchada Thanadirek said after a meeting of the Farmers Rehabilitation and Development Fund Committee on Friday (January 24). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145169-fund-tasked-with-restructuring-farmers-debt/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Integrity Pact 'successful' in curbing corruption By THE NATION The Comptroller-General's Department has said the Integrity Pact initiative has helped the government save over Bt73 billion of budget since 2015. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145170-integrity-pact-successful-in-curbing-corruption/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 No foolproof way to detect coronavirus infected people By THE NATION Thai people have been warned to be on high alert for the Wuhan coronavirus as there was no perfect screening procedure to detect infected people as of now, Prof Teerawat Hemachuta, the head of Health Science Centre of Emerging Diseases at Chulalongkorn Hospital, said on Friday (January 24). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145172-no-foolproof-way-to-detect-coronavirus-infected-people/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Govt steps up measures to tackle coronavirus situation By THE NATION The Ministry of Tourism and Sports will hold a meeting with tour and hotel operators on January 27 on guidelines to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus in Thailand, Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisulee Traisaranakul said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145173-govt-steps-up-measures-to-tackle-coronavirus-situation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Anutin calls meeting of three ministries to work out measures on tackling coronavirus By THE NATION Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul has called a meeting of officials from the Public Health, Transport, and Tourism and Sports ministries on Sunday (January 26) to work out an action plan to deal with the Wuhan coronavirus. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145174-anutin-calls-meeting-of-three-ministries-to-work-out-measures-on-tackling-coronavirus/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Govt plan to build more sugar factories poses threat to environment, says expert By The Nation An academic has warned that the government’s plan to build more sugar factories and biomass power plants may worsen air quality by releasing more particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in diameter (PM 2.5). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145175-govt-plan-to-build-more-sugar-factories-poses-threat-to-environment-says-expert/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Teen Kunlavut’s exit ends Thai hopes in Thailand Masters By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam THE NATION Kunlavut Vitidsarn (Photo by Wanchai Kraisornkhajit) The last local hope in the Princess Sirivannavari Thailand Masters came to a disappointing end as Thai teen Kunlavut Vitidsarn perished in the semi-finals at Hua Mark Indoor Stadium on Saturday (January 25). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145176-teen-kunlavut’s-exit-ends-thai-hopes-in-thailand-masters/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Pavit goes on birdie blitz to take slim lead By THE NATION Nakhon Ratchasima - Pavit Tangkamolprasert became the third golfer to top the Boonchu Ruangkit Championship leaderboard after the Thai posted a third round eight-under-par 63 for a two-shot advantage on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145179-pavit-goes-on-birdie-blitz-to-take-slim-lead/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Thai airport says still limiting virus scans as 7th patient reported By Jiraporn Kuhakan and Panarat Thepgumpanat A banner on coronavirus is pictured at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi international airport in Thailand, January 25, 2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's busiest airport said on Saturday it was awaiting more information from Chinese authorities before deciding whether to expand screening of passengers arriving from China to try to detect the new coronavirus. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145181-thai-airport-says-still-limiting-virus-scans-as-7th-patient-reported/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Justice Minister says he is at loss for a next step if budget bill is nullified by court File photo ©isranews.org Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin said today that he was totally at loss about what to do if the budget bill for the 2020 fiscal year is declared null and void by the Constitutional Court. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145183-justice-minister-says-he-is-at-loss-for-a-next-step-if-budget-bill-is-nullified-by-court/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rooster59 Posted January 26, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 26, 2020 Global assessment team praises Thailand’s alcohol consumption control Praphorn Praphornkul BANGKOK(NNT) - The National Alcohol Policy Committee and an international alcohol control assessment team have lauded Thailand’s alcohol control measures and many outstanding achievements, while commenting that the country is a role model for the region. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145184-global-assessment-team-praises-thailand’s-alcohol-consumption-control/ 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment opens Living Library Praphorn Praphornkul BANGKOK(NNT) - The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment and Thailand Knowledge Park (TK Park), have joined hands to establish the Living Library with a knowledge zone on natural resources and the environment. The library is open now at TK Park, Bangkok. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145186-ministry-of-natural-resources-and-the-environment-opens-living-library/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rooster59 Posted January 26, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 26, 2020 Thai officials accidentally auction off car loaded with amphetamine Thai authorities seized 516 million meth tablets in 2018 Thailand's anti-drugs authority has apologised after it accidentally auctioned off a car hiding tens of thousands of amphetamine tablets. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145187-thai-officials-accidentally-auction-off-car-loaded-with-amphetamine/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Xi says China faces 'grave situation' as virus death toll hits 42 By Tony Munroe and Roxanne Liu Police officers stand guard in front of the closed gate of Lama Temple where a notice saying that the temple is closed for the safety concern following the outbreak of a new coronavirus is seen, in Beijing, China January 25, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins BEIJING (Reuters) - President Xi Jinping said China was facing a "grave situation" as the death toll from the coronavirus outbreak jumped to 42, overshadowing Lunar New Year celebrations that began on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145189-xi-says-china-faces-grave-situation-as-virus-death-toll-hits-42/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Defence at Senate trial says ousting Trump would be 'massive interference' in election By David Morgan and Richard Cowan The U.S. Capitol is seen at night, on the fourth day of the Senate impeachment trial of U.S. President Donald Trump, in Washington, U.S., January 24, 2020. REUTERS/Erin Scott WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lawyers for U.S. President Donald Trump told his Senate impeachment trial on Saturday that Democrats' efforts to remove the president from office would set a "very, very dangerous" precedent in an election year. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145191-defence-at-senate-trial-says-ousting-trump-would-be-massive-interference-in-election/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Iraqi security forces raid protest camps after Sadr supporters withdraw By Maher Nazih and Thaier Al-Sudani Demonstratos are seen amongst smoke rising from burning tents as Iraqi security forces raid at Tahrir Square during ongoing anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq January 25, 2020. REUTERS/Thaier al-Sudani BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi security forces fired bullets and tear gas on Saturday in raids on protest camps in Baghdad and southern cities, killing four people and wounding dozens more, police and medical sources said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145192-iraqi-security-forces-raid-protest-camps-after-sadr-supporters-withdraw/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Saints hold Spurs with late leveller, Bilic downs West Ham By Neil Robinson Soccer Football - FA Cup Fourth Round - Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - January 25, 2020 Southampton's Danny Ings shoots at goal Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley (Reuters) - In a week when the future of FA Cup replays was called into question, Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton will have to play again in the fourth round after a day of few goals and four draws. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145194-saints-hold-spurs-with-late-leveller-bilic-downs-west-ham/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 U.S. Treasury chief Mnuchin says optimistic about U.S.-UK trade deal Elizabeth Howcroft, William Schomberg U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin speaks at Chatham House in London, Britain, January 25, 2020. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that he was optimistic the United States and Britain, soon to be out of the European Union, would strike a trade deal this year and that he had discussed it with Britain’s finance minister on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145197-us-treasury-chief-mnuchin-says-optimistic-about-us-uk-trade-deal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Boeing's 777X jetliner successfully completes maiden flight By Tim Hepher A Boeing 777X airplane takes off during its first test flight from the company's plant in Everett, Washington, U.S. January 25, 2020. REUTERS/Terray Sylvester SEATTLE (Reuters) - Boeing Co successfully staged the first flight of the world's largest twin-engined jetliner on Saturday in a respite from the crisis over its smallest model, the grounded 737 MAX. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145200-boeings-777x-jetliner-successfully-completes-maiden-flight/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Philippines lowers volcano danger level FILE PHOTO: Damaged trees are seen on Taal Volcano Island in Batangas, Philippines, January 20, 2020. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine volcanologists on Sunday lowered the alert status of a volcano near the Philippine capital to 3 from 4 to indicate a "decreased tendency towards hazardous explosive eruption". Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145201-philippines-lowers-volcano-danger-level/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 to continue: Thailand Live Monday 27 Jan 2020 https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145258-thailand-live-monday-27-jan-2020/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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