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SET rises despite political unrest, FTSE rebalancing

By The Nation

 

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The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index closed at 1,288.39 on Friday, up 3.99 points or 0.31 per cent. Total transactions amounted to Bt49.97 billion with an index high of 1,293.29 and a low of 1,280.43.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183302-set-rises-despite-political-unrest-ftse-rebalancing/

 

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Kragh Andersen takes second Tour stage win with late solo attack

By Julien Pretot

 

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Cycling - Tour de France - Stage 19 - Bourg-en-Bresse to Champagnole - France - September 18, 2020. Team Sunweb rider Soren Kragh Andersen of Denmark wins the stage. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/Pool

 

CHAMPAGNOLE, France (Reuters) - Denmark's Soren Kragh Andersen claimed his second audacious solo stage win of the Tour de France on Friday with a perfectly timed attack late in the 19th stage, an undulating 166.5-km ride from Bourg en Bresse to Champagnole.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183304-kragh-andersen-takes-second-tour-stage-win-with-late-solo-attack/

 

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DeChambeau grabs clubhouse lead as Winged Foot bares teeth

 

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Sep 18, 2020; Mamaroneck, New York, USA; Thomas Pieters plays his shot from the third tee during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Winged Foot Golf Club - West. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Sports

 

MAMARONECK, N.Y. (Reuters) - Bryson DeChambeau ground his way around a much tougher Winged Foot course and enjoyed a closing eagle to grab the second-round U.S. Open clubhouse lead on Friday as windier conditions humbled many of the game's top golfers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183305-dechambeau-grabs-clubhouse-lead-as-winged-foot-bares-teeth/

 

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Direction of Thai stock market relies on direction Saturday rally takes, say experts

By The Nation

 

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Experts are advising investors to monitor the political rally on Saturday (September 19), because the direction Thailand’s stock index takes will depend very much on the severity of the situation

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183306-direction-of-thai-stock-market-relies-on-direction-saturday-rally-takes-say-experts/

 

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EEC plans 6 centres of excellence to boost workforce skills
By The Nation
 
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EEC Office secretary-general Kanit Sangsubhan

 

Six centres of excellence will be launched in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to equip students with knowledge of advanced technologies for the 10 industries targeted by the corridor, said EEC Office secretary-general Kanit Sangsubhan.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183307-eec-plans-6-centres-of-excellence-to-boost-workforce-skills/

 

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New REITs allow property owners to set buy-back price

By THE NATION

 

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A new category of real estate investment trusts (REIT) will be set up as a measure to help property businesses affected by the Covid-19 crisis.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183309-new-reits-allow-property-owners-to-set-buy-back-price/

 

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Gundam robots invade Siam Paragon next week

By The Nation

 

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Fans of Japan’s fictional multiverse can feast their eyes on its latest creations at the “Bandai Spirits Hobby Exhibition 2020” from next Wednesday at Siam Paragon mall.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183310-gundam-robots-invade-siam-paragon-next-week/

 

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Rare Mediterranean storm batters western Greece, Ionian islands

 

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A Greek flag flatters in a beach near the town of Kyllini, as rare storm, known as a Medicane (Mediterranean hurricane), hit western Greece, September 18, 2020. REUTERS/Costas Baltas

 

ATHENS (Reuters) - A rare storm, known as a Medicane (Mediterranean hurricane), pounded western Greece on Friday, flooding streets, uprooting trees and causing power cuts in the Ionian islands of Kefalonia, Zakynthos and Ithaca, and in areas of the western Peloponnese.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183312-rare-mediterranean-storm-batters-western-greece-ionian-islands/

 

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U.S. reverses COVID-19 testing guidance again: exposed without symptoms need tests

By Carl O'Donnell and Manas Mishra

 

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FILE PHOTO: A general view of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, September 30, 2014. REUTERS/Tami Chappell

 

(Reuters) - The Trump administration reversed guidance Friday on COVID-19 testing for a second time, urging those exposed to people with the virus to get tested even if they are not displaying symptoms.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183313-us-reverses-covid-19-testing-guidance-again-exposed-without-symptoms-need-tests/

 

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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg dies at age 87 from pancreatic cancer

By Lawrence Hurley and Andrew Chung

 

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FILE PHOTO: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg speaks during a reception where she was presented with an honorary doctoral degree at the University of Buffalo School of Law in Buffalo, New York, U.S., August 26, 2019. REUTERS/Lindsay DeDario

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a stalwart liberal on the U.S. Supreme Court since 1993, died on Friday at age 87, the court said, giving President Donald Trump a chance to expand its conservative majority with a third appointment at a time of deep divisions in America with a presidential election looming.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183314-us-supreme-court-justice-ginsburg-dies-at-age-87-from-pancreatic-cancer/

 

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Heavy Rain Hits Northeastern Thailand as Storm Noul Moves in

 

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BANGKOK, September 18 (TNA) – Tropical Storm Noul has caused heavy rainfalls in Thailand’s northeast as the Category 3 tropical storm made landfall in Vietnam’s Hue city early on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183316-heavy-rain-hits-northeastern-thailand-as-storm-noul-moves-in/

 

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BoT Is Developing Digital Currency

 

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BANGKOK, Sept 18 (TNA) — The governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) has emphasized that the central bank is seriously developing a digital currency and a system for the exchange of transaction data to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and businesses easily access financial services.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183318-bot-is-developing-digital-currency/

 

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NHSO transferring patients from 63 fraudulent hospitals

Praphorn Praphornkul

 

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BANGKOK(NNT) - The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has recently revoked health security contracts with 63 hospitals and clinics found to have committed invoice fraud. The office today announced persons registered to receive health security benefits at these hospitals will be transferred to other hospitals without losing their entitlements.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183321-nhso-transferring-patients-from-63-fraudulent-hospitals/

 

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Gen Prawit orders troops to help storm hit villagers

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

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BANGKOK(NNT) - Several agencies are now preparing to cope with the impact and disruption of tropical storm Noul. The Department of Health has ordered all health clinics across the country to prepare their staff and equipment to provide assistance in case of flooding, while DPM Gen Prawit has ordered military personnel at all areas to be on standby for village emergencies.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183328-gen-prawit-orders-troops-to-help-storm-hit-villagers/

 

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Still Hungry: Thousands in Phuket remain in need of food donations as government efforts stall

 

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People queue for food at the ‘Duen Sip’ Buddhist festival held in Baan Don, Thalang, last week. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: While the government maintains its focus on efforts to restart any form of tourism to Phuket, thousands of people across the island remain in need of food donations to get by – with no support from any government agencies.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183330-still-hungry-thousands-in-phuket-remain-in-need-of-food-donations-as-government-efforts-stall/

 

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Heavy rain forecast for many parts of Thailand, storm 'Noul' downgraded

By THE NATION

 

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The category 3 tropical storm “Noul”, which made landfall in Mukdahan province on Friday afternoon, has been downgraded to a tropical depression in Khon Kaen province, the Thailand Meteorological Department said at 4am on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183331-heavy-rain-forecast-for-many-parts-of-thailand-storm-noul-downgraded/

 

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PM pledges to focus on economy as MPs put seal of approval on budget bill

By THE NATION

 

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The fiscal 2021 budget bill sailed through the House of Representatives on Friday (September 18) night after three days of debate.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183332-pm-pledges-to-focus-on-economy-as-mps-put-seal-of-approval-on-budget-bill/

 

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Singapore police probe firm owned by Newcastle United bidders

By John Geddie

 

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FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Aston Villa - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - June 24, 2020 General view of the Newcastle United emblem before the match as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) REUTERS/Lee Smith

 

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore police are looking into a complaint from Ernst & Young that a firm owned by bidders for soccer club Newcastle United allegedly used the auditor's unauthorised signatures on financial statements.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183333-singapore-police-probe-firm-owned-by-newcastle-united-bidders/

 

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Reed grabs U.S. Open halfway lead, Tiger misses cut

 

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Sep 18, 2020; Mamaroneck, New York, USA; Patrick Reed plays his shot from the sixth tee during the second 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) - Former Masters champion Patrick Reed put his sterling short game on display to grab the U.S. Open halfway lead on Friday while Tiger Woods finished well outside the cut in windy conditions that humbled many of the game's top golfers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183335-reed-grabs-us-open-halfway-lead-tiger-misses-cut/

 

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U.N. steps up monitoring of reported abuses in Belarus, raising stakes

By Stephanie Nebehay and Emma Farge

 

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FILE PHOTO: Law enforcement officers block a road for opposition supporters during a rally against police brutality following protests to reject the presidential election results in Minsk, Belarus September 13, 2020. Tut.By via REUTERS

 

GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations agreed on Friday to step up monitoring of reported rights abuses during Belarus's crackdown on protests, angering Minsk and its ally Moscow and raising the diplomatic stakes in the crisis.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183336-un-steps-up-monitoring-of-reported-abuses-in-belarus-raising-stakes/

 

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Madrid region orders partial lockdown in poorer areas hit by COVID-19

By Silvio Castellanos and Clara-Laeila Laudette

 

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MADRID (Reuters) - The regional government of the Spanish capital Madrid ordered a lockdown from Monday in some of the poorer areas of the city and its outskirts that are home to about 850,000 people, after a surge in coronavirus infections there.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183341-madrid-region-orders-partial-lockdown-in-poorer-areas-hit-by-covid-19/

 

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Electricity outage to affect Koh Kaew

By The Phuket News

 

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The areas in Koh Kaew to be affected by the power outage on Tuesday (Sept 22). Image: PEA

 

PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Koh Kaew next Tuesday (Sept 22) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183342-electricity-outage-to-affect-koh-kaew/

 

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Free SkyTrain ride for cyclists on Bangkok Car Free Day

By THE NATION

 

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Bangkok commuters can ride SkyTrain of the Bangkok Mass Transit System Pcl free on Bangkok Car Free Day on September 22 if they carry a bicycle along.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183344-free-skytrain-ride-for-cyclists-on-bangkok-car-free-day/

 

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Ministry arranges medical centre, ambulances at political rally site

By THE NATION

 

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The Ministry of Public Health will set up an emergency medical centre as well as ambulances before Thammasat University, Tha Phra Chan campus in Bangkok, where a political rally is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183345-ministry-arranges-medical-centre-ambulances-at-political-rally-site/

 

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PWO board 'in the dark' about Bt112-billion surgical gloves deal

By THE NATION

 

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Wichai Phochanakit

 

Department of Internal Trade chief Wichai Phochanakit, as a member of Public Warehouse Organisation (PWO) board, has said that the board had no knowledge of a contract to buy surgical gloves at a total cost of Bt112.5 billion signed by Pol Colonel Roongroj Phuthiyawat.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1183346-pwo-board-in-the-dark-about-bt112-billion-surgical-gloves-deal/

 

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