webfact Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Quarantine for tourists could be reduced to 10 days – or even none: Anutin By The Nation The Public Health Ministry aims to reduce quarantine for tourists to 10 days. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188428-quarantine-for-tourists-could-be-reduced-to-10-days-–-or-even-none-anutin/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 Finance Minister Arkhom gives economic update BANGKOK (NNT) - The Finance Minister, Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, says Thailand’s economic outlook has been upgraded to a 7.1 percent contraction, from a 7.7 percent decline, thanks to the government’s measures to support the business sector. As the soft loan scheme ends on October 22, the government will continue implementing measures to boost liquidity, and the issue will be clear early next week. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188432-finance-minister-arkhom-gives-economic-update/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 21, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 3.8% of dishes at vegetarian festival test positive for meat By The Nation File photo The meat-free dishes served up at Thailand’s annual vegetarian festival may not always be as healthy – or vegetarian – as they seem, new findings suggest. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188475-38-of-dishes-at-vegetarian-festival-test-positive-for-meat/ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 PM asks all sides to ‘step back from brink’ amid tense stand-off in Bangkok By The Nation Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday pleaded for all parties to take a step back amid escalating political conflict. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188493-pm-asks-all-sides-to-‘step-back-from-brink’-amid-tense-stand-off-in-bangkok/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 Law deans urge court to revoke ‘severe’ state of emergency By Wichit Chaitrong The Nation Pro-democracy protesters in Bangkok continue to protest against the government on Wednesday. Photo by Tanachai Pramarnpanich #NationPhoto Law faculty deans from Thammasat, Chulalongkorn, Prince of Songkla, and Chiang Mai universities have sent an open letter to the presidents of Parliament and the Supreme Court urging the court to overrule the state of emergency imposed by the government on October 15. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188494-law-deans-urge-court-to-revoke-‘severe’-state-of-emergency/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 21, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 Vacationers on cruise ships will be allowed to disembark in Thailand, CCSA says By The Nation Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Wednesday resolved to allow foreigners to disembark luxury cruise liners that drop anchor in Thailand, the centre’s spokesman Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188495-vacationers-on-cruise-ships-will-be-allowed-to-disembark-in-thailand-ccsa-says/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 MRTA approves Phuket tram project study By The Nation File photo The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) board on Wednesday approved the findings of a study on Phase 1 development of a tram system in Phuket, said MRTA governor Pakapong Sirikantramas. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188496-mrta-approves-phuket-tram-project-study/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 Singha Estate reaches out to 100 agencies for sale of condo units to foreigners By THE NATION Singha Estate plans to work with over 100 agencies to sell condos to foreigners, aiming to achieve sales of 70 per cent of units by year-end. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188497-singha-estate-reaches-out-to-100-agencies-for-sale-of-condo-units-to-foreigners/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 Raynolds Lake Oconee hosts first LPGA event Following a week off after the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, the LPGA Tour returns to action with the LPGA Drive On Championship – Reynolds Lake Oconee, the first time the Tour makes its way to Greensboro, Ga. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188499-raynolds-lake-oconee-hosts-first-lpga-event/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 IMF readjusts Thailand’s GDP forecast from -7.7% to -7.1% Women walk past a row of bank automatic teller machines in a commercial building in Bangkok on September 1, 2020. (Photo by Romeo GACAD / AFP) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has adjusted Thailand’s GDP growth forecast, from -7.7% to -7.1% for 2020. This is an indication that the Thai economy is recovering after the Government eased lockdown restrictions, according to Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188500-imf-readjusts-thailand’s-gdp-forecast-from-77-to-71/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 21, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 Court rejects DES Ministry's bid to tighten leash on media By The Nation The criminal court rejected the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry's push to block media on Wednesday, saying it had not provided clear explanations on how the law was allegedly violated. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188501-court-rejects-des-ministrys-bid-to-tighten-leash-on-media/ 2 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 21, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 Deputy PM Don says foreign countries understand political situation in Thailand BANGKOK (NNT) - Officials from Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government and the Royal Thai Police explained the political situation in Thailand to foreign diplomats and representatives of international organizations yesterday (Oct 20). The officials said a severe state of emergency was declared in Bangkok to deal with the confrontation between demonstrators and security officers and to control the COVID-19 situation. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188502-deputy-pm-don-says-foreign-countries-understand-political-situation-in-thailand/ 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 Real Madrid left shellshocked by depleted Shakhtar Soccer Football - Champions League - Group B - Real Madrid v Shakhtar Donetsk - Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano, Madrid, Spain - October 21, 2020 Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois reacts after conceding their third goal scored by Shakhtar Donetsk's Manor Solomon REUTERS/Juan Medina MADRID (Reuters) - Shakhtar Donetsk pulled off a shock 3-2 win away to 13-times winners Real Madrid in their Champions League Group B opener on Wednesday, despite the Ukrainian side missing 10 players due to injuries and COVID-19. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188505-real-madrid-left-shellshocked-by-depleted-shakhtar/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 Manchester City come back for 3-1 win over Porto By Simon Evans Soccer Football - Champions League - Group C - Manchester City v FC Porto - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - October 21, 2020 Manchester City's Sergio Aguero scores their first goal from the penalty spot Pool via REUTERS/Phil Noble MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester City came from behind to make a winning start in Champions League Group C on Wednesday with a 3-1 victory over Porto at the Etihad Stadium. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188508-manchester-city-come-back-for-3-1-win-over-porto/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 Coman dazzles in Bayern's 4-0 demolition of Atletico Soccer Football - Champions League - Group A - Bayern Munich v Atletico Madrid - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - October 21, 2020 Bayern Munich's Corentin Tolisso celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates REUTERS/Andreas Gebert MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - Winger Kingsley Coman scored twice and set up another goal as holders Bayern Munich crushed Atletico Madrid 4-0 in the Champions League Group A opener on Wednesday to stretch their winning run in the competition to 12 games. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188509-coman-dazzles-in-bayerns-4-0-demolition-of-atletico/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 21, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 Pope says same-sex couples should be covered by civil union laws By Philip Pullella Pope Francis greets people as he leaves after the weekly general audience, at the Vatican, October 21, 2020. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane ROME (Reuters) - Pope Francis has said that same-sex couples should be protected by civil union laws in some of the clearest language he has used on the rights of gay people since his election seven years ago. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188510-pope says-same-sex-couples-should-be-covered-by-civil-union-laws/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Soi Dog pursue successful case of pet abandonment against Phuket expat A Phuket Ex pat got more than he bargained for when he took the decision to abandon his pet dog ‘Jonney Cash’ in a heavy storm on the road outside Soi Dog Foundation’s shelter. After dumping the dog on September 19 and driving off, little did he know that his actions were clearly caught on CCTV. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188511-soi-dog-pursue-successful-case-of-pet-abandonment-against-phuket-expat/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 22, 2020 Obama rips Trump's record in 2020 campaign trail debut By Trevor Hunnicutt and James Oliphant Former U.S. President Barack Obama campaigns on behalf of Democratic presidential nominee and his former Vice President Joe Biden in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., October 21, 2020. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Former President Barack Obama returned to the campaign trail on Wednesday, launching a blistering attack on Donald Trump with less than two weeks to go before the Republican president's Election Day face-off with Democratic nominee Joe Biden. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188512-obama-rips-trumps-record-in-2020-campaign-trail-debut/ 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 China and U.S. economies diverge over coronavirus response By Andrea Shalal and Gabriel Crossley FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the start of their summit at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. April 6, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and China dealt with the spread of the devastating coronavirus pandemic in vastly different ways, and that split is reshaping the global battle between the world's two leading economies. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188513-china-and-us-economies-diverge-over-coronavirus-response/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 U.S. on brink of rampant coronavirus spread, Europe hospitals strained By Maria Caspani and Bart H. Meijer Aerial view of people in their vehicles entering and exiting a drive-thru testing site in the parking lot of Miller Park as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continues in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., October 21, 2020. Photo taken with a drone. REUTERS/Bing Guan NEW YORK/AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Nearly two-thirds of U.S. states were in a danger zone of coronavirus spread and six, including election battleground Wisconsin, reported a record one-day increase in COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday while the pandemic's resurgence in Europe strained hospitals. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188514-us-on-brink-of-rampant-coronavirus-spread-europe-hospitals-strained/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 BANYAN THAILAND launches "WE LOVE HUA HIN" campaign Andrew J Wood HUA HIN, THAILAND: Banyan Thailand, coordinates tourism and leisure partners in the local community to launch "We Love Hua Hin" - a collaborative destination marketing initiative aimed at increasing its domestic market from Bangkok and throughout Thailand for leisure breaks in Thailand's historic resort. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188515-banyan-thailand-launches-we-love-hua-hin campaign/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Ratsadon to PM: Resign or we will intensify protest By THE NATION Metropolitan Police Bureau chief Pol Lt-General Pakkapong Pongpetra accepted a letter from representatives of the Ratsadon protester group at 9.25pm on Wednesday that urged Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to resign. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188516-ratsadon-to-pm-resign-or-we-will-intensify-protest/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 22, 2020 Speech by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha “Let’s de-escalate and let the democratic system work” Speech by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha “Let’s de-escalate and let the democratic system work” 21 October 2020 Fellow citizens, brothers, sisters. I am talking to you today at a moment in time that I hope people will look back at and say, this was the time when all Thais made the right decision and sacrificed their personal desires for the greater good of their country. Full speech: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188518-speech-by-prime-minister-prayut-chan-o-cha-“let’s-de-escalate-and-let-the-democratic-system-work”/ 1 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Opening to tourists: Three hundred more Chinese this month - Europeans must wait until November Picture: Thai Rath Thailand's tourism minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn told Thai Rath that 300 foreign tourists would be arriving in Thailand before the end of October on the STV (special tourist visa). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188519-opening-to-tourists-three-hundred-more-chinese-this-month-europeans-must-wait-until-november/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Bangkok housing glut: Nearly a trillion baht of empty properties - govt urged to extend stimulus measures Picture: Daily News Daily News quoted a banking and real estate analyst as saying that the value of empty properties in Bangkok and surrounding provinces would soon approach a staggering ONE TRILLION baht. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188523-bangkok-housing-glut-nearly-a-trillion-baht-of-empty-properties-govt-urged-to-extend-stimulus-measures/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 German ex-boxer held for allegedly growing marijuana at rented Chiang Mai house By THE NATION The Region 5 Provincial Police Bureau raided a rented house on Chiang Mai-Hod Road in Suthep subdistrict, Chiang Mai’s Muang district, on Wednesday after police intelligence reported that a foreigner had been allegedly growing marijuana there for sale online. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188526-german-ex-boxer-held-for-allegedly-growing-marijuana-at-rented-chiang-mai-house/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Pattaya: Gold snatch theft outside school Picture: Naew Na Nong Prue police were called after a Thai man reported that a snatch thief on a motorcycle had grabbed his gold necklace outside Wat Bunsamphan school in Moo 10 around 7 pm last night. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188527-pattaya-gold-snatch-theft-outside-school/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 UPDATE: Krabi island: Pictures emerge of potential collapse before it happened Picture: Sanook Sanook reported that staff from the hat Nopparat Thara - Moo Koh Phi Phi national park in Krabi in the south of Thailand released pictures of cracks in Koh Talu taken before the island collapsed earlier in the week. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188409-island-collapse-dumps-30000-tonnes-of-rock-onto-phi-phi-national-park-reef/?do=findComment&comment=15935008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Tourism in Hua Hin/Cha-Am a small success story in challenging times - flight arrivals up to 70% Picture: Manager Online Amid the continuing doom and gloom of the collapse of the Thai tourism industry, officials in Hua Hin and Cha-Am put a positive spin on a rise in recent visitors to the area. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188533-tourism-in-hua-hincha-am-a-small-success-story-in-challenging-times-flight-arrivals-up-to-70/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 12 million people in Britain will struggle to pay bills, watchdog says A salesperson waits for a customer at Lewisham Market amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in London, Britain October 13, 2020. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/Files LONDON (Reuters) - Some 12 million people in Britain are likely to struggle with bills and loan repayments as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak economic havoc, a Financial Conduct Authority survey tracking consumer financial resilience showed on Thursday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188534-12-million-people-in-britain-will-struggle-to-pay-bills-watchdog-says/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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