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PM urges protesters to hold off rallies until Covid-19 crisis has ended

By The Nation

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha called on anti-government groups to consider putting off plans to hold rallies at least until the Covid-19 outbreak is over.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183067-pm-urges-protesters-to-hold-off-rallies-until-covid-19-crisis-has-ended/

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Tropical storm gathers speed, set to strike during weekend

By The Nation

 

 

 

The Thai Meteorological Department reported on Thursday (September 17) that tropical storm Noul, with sustained winds of 80 kilometres per hour, was expected intensify and make landfall between the cities of Hue and Da Nang in central Vietnam.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183001-tropical-storm-gathers-speed-set-to-strike-during-weekend/

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Evacuation plans prepared as storm Noul targets Thailand

By The Nation

 

Nipon Bunyamanee

 

Evacuation plans are being drawn up for thousands of residents in the path of tropical storm Noul, which is due to hit the Northeast as early as Friday and then cover Thailand this weekend.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183005-evacuation-plans-prepared-as-storm-noul-targets-thailand/

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Ministry suspects price manipulation behind yo-yoing rubber

By The Nation

 

 

The Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry has ordered the Rubber Authority of Thailand to investigate suspicious changes in the rubber sheet price after a drop of 13 per cent in the last two weeks.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183099-ministry-suspects-price-manipulation-behind-yo-yoing-rubber/

 

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'COVID first': Thai PM warns protesters against raising virus risks

By Panarat Thepgumpanat

 

FILE PHOTO: Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, wearing a face mask, attends a family photo session with new cabinet ministers at the Government House in Bangkok, Thailand August 13, 2020. REUTERS/Jorge Silva/File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's military-backed prime minister warned protesters on Thursday against heightening COVID-19 risks as they planned large anti-government demonstrations for the weekend.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183067-pm-urges-protesters-to-hold-off-rallies-until-covid-19-crisis-has-ended/?do=findComment&comment=15826601

 

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SRT launches Tak-Nakhon Sawan project for East-West Economic Corridor railway

By The Nation

 

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The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has hired consultants to produce a study for the Bt96.7 billion rail project to link Tak’s Mae Sot and Nakhon Sawan, with a deadline of next year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183100-srt-launches-tak-nakhon-sawan-project-for-east-west-economic-corridor-railway/

 

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Feeding the hungry ghosts in Songkhla

By THE NATION

 

 

Crowds of worshippers are gathering at Wat Wang Yai Temple in Songkhla province, where “hungry ghosts” are said to be roaming in search of peace this month.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183101-feeding-the-hungry-ghosts-in-songkhla/

 

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Experts weigh impact of Bt51bn stimulus on Thai stocks

By THE NATION

 

 

Experts say the government’s latest stimulus injection of Bt51 billion will affect the stock market – but only slightly.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183102-experts-weigh-impact-of-bt51bn-stimulus-on-thai-stocks/

 

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People along rivers in 24 provinces warned to brace for flooding as Noul approaches

 

 

Riverside residents in 24 northern and northeastern provinces of Thailand have been warned to brace for flash floods or runoffs as tropical storm Noul, currently a Category 3 storm likely to become Category 5 or a typhoon, is forecast to shower the regions with rainfall of between 150-200mm from tomorrow until Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183104-people-along-rivers-in-24-provinces-warned-to-brace-for-flooding-as-noul-approaches/

 

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Doctors report Nong Mint died of heart failure

By The Phuket News

 

Pornpiphat ‘Mint’ Iaddam collapsed at Phuket Rajabhat University and was pronounced dead soon after. Photo: Courtesy of Graisorn Booksaphang / Facebook

 

PHUKET: Doctors at Vachira Phuket Hospital have taken nearly a month to conclude that Pornpiphat “Mint” Iaddam, a 20-year-old first-year student at Phuket Rajabhat University who last month collapsed on campus and died after cheerleading practice, died of heart failure.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183105-doctors-report-nong-mint-died-of-heart-failure/

 

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Coronavirus: Singapore and Thailand added to England's 'quarantine-free' list

 

Credit: PA Media

 

People arriving from Singapore and Thailand in England and Scotland will not need to quarantine from Saturday morning, the government has said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183106-coronavirus-thailand-added-to-englands-quarantine-free-list/

 

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Bayern players lead shortlists for season-ending Champions League awards

 

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Champions League - Final - Bayern Munich v Paris St Germain - Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal - August 23, 2020 Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski reacts, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Lluis Gene/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Newly-crowned European champions Bayern Munich dominate the shortlist for UEFA's 2019-20 Champions League positional awards, with seven players making the cut following their title triumph in Lisbon.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183108-bayern-players-lead-shortlists-for-season-ending-champions-league-awards/

 

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Ex-Barcelona coach Setien suing club over contract

 

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Champions League - FC Barcelona Training - Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal - August 13, 2020 FC Barcelona coach Quique Setien before training Manu Fernandez/Pool via REUTERS

 

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Former Barcelona coach Quique Setien and three of his assistants announced on Thursday they are suing the club for failing to fulfil the terms of their contracts after being sacked last month.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183110-ex-barcelona-coach-setien-suing-club-over-contract/

 

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Saint Etienne go top after win at Marseille

 

Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Olympique de Marseille v AS Saint-Etienne - Orange Velodrome, Marseille, France - September 17, 2020 Olympique de Marseille's Florian Thauvin in action with Saint Etienne's Yvann Macon REUTERS/Eric Gaillard

 

(Reuters) - Saint Etienne went top of Ligue 1 with an impressive 2-0 win at Olympique de Marseille on Thursday making it three wins out of three for Claude Puel's side

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183111-saint-etienne-go-top-after-win-at-marseille/

 

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Thomas grabs early U.S. Open lead, Woods eight back

 

Sep 17, 2020; Mamaroneck, New York, USA; Justin Thomas hits a tee shot on the 6th hole during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Winged Foot Golf Club - West. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

 

MAMARONECK, N.Y. (Reuters) - World number three Justin Thomas fired his lowest first-round score in a major to grab the early U.S. Open clubhouse lead on Thursday while Tiger Woods was well back after poor finish.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183112-thomas-grabs-early-us-open-lead-woods-eight-back/