webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Inferno erupts in Samut Prakan By The Nation Samut Prakan residents witnessed a blazing inferno when a gas pipe allegedly exploded in an industrial estate in Bang Bo district on Thursday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188596-inferno-erupts-in-samut-prakan/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 UPDATE: Explosion at Thai PTT gas line kills three, injures 28 BANGKOK (Reuters) - Three people were killed and 28 injured on Thursday in an explosion on a Thai PTT PCL gas transmission line at Samut Prakan, southeast of Bangkok, the company said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188596-inferno-erupts-in-samut-prakan/?do=findComment&comment=15936504 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 CCSA approves more quarantine packages for foreign tourists By The Nation The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has okayed two quarantine packages for tourists – wellness quarantine that will be held at a medical spa and wellness resort and a long-term care package for the elderly. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188590-ccsa-approves-more-quarantine-packages-for-foreign-tourists/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Profits at top banks fall more than 50% in 3rd quarter By The Nation Profits of nine banks fell by an average 55 per cent in the third quarter this year due to their high reserves to cope with the economic impact of Covid-19. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188630-profits-at-top-banks-fall-more-than-50-in-3rd-quarter/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 UPDATE: Three confirmed killed in Samut Prakan gas blast By THE NATION At least three people were killed when an explosion from a PTT gas pipe ripped through Bang Bo district in Samut Prakan on Thursday afternoon. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188596-inferno-erupts-in-samut-prakan/?do=findComment&comment=15937454 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Muang Thong Thani monorail plan heads to Cabinet By THE NATION The Transport Ministry will next month seek Cabinet approval to extend the MRT Pink Line monorail with a two-station link to Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi province. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188668-muang-thong-thani-monorail-plan-heads-to-cabinet/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Overflowing Korat dam floods 500 households By The Nation Water overflowing from Nakhon Ratchasima’s Lam Ta Khong Dam has flooded villages downstream to a level of 50-60 centimetres. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188669-overflowing-korat-dam-floods-500-households/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Finance Ministry okays plan to develop Benjakitti Forest Park By The Nation The Finance Ministry has given the green light to the Treasury Department and the Royal Thai Army to start developing Bangkok’s Benjakitti Forest Park from next month. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188670-finance-ministry-okays-plan-to-develop-benjakitti-forest-park/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Govt’s first priority is economic recovery, not charter change, says energy minister By The Nation In a discussion on Thursday about the ongoing anti-government protests, Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow said this was not the right time for rallies, because the Thai economy has only just started pulling out of the downturn brought on by the Covid-19 outbreak. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188671-govt’s-first-priority-is-economic-recovery-not-charter-change-says-energy-minister/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Expat in Koh Samui Prison on drug charges, nearly $3,000 raised to get her out By Caitlin Ashworth PHOTO: Facebook: Ashley Oosthuizen A 21 year old South African woman is locked in Thai prison after she allegedly signed for a package containing 250 grams of MDMA, an ingredient in ecstasy, according to a GoFundMe account. People say she’s innocent and have raised $2,966 USD to get her out. She’s apparently facing drug charges that carry life imprisonment. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188672-expat-in-koh-samui-prison-on-drug-charges-nearly-3000-raised-to-get-her-out/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Arsenal hit back to beat Rapid and spare Leno's blushes Soccer Football - Europa League - Group B - SK Rapid Wien v Arsenal - Allianz Stadion, Vienna, Austria - October 22, 2020 Arsenal's Thomas Partey in action with SK Rapid Wien's Dejan Ljubicic REUTERS/Lisi Niesner VIENNA (Reuters) - Arsenal scored twice in four minutes to win 2-1 at Rapid Vienna in the Europa League on Thursday and spare goalkeeper Bernd Leno's blushes after his blunder handed the Austrians a shock lead. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188674-arsenal-hit-back-to-beat-rapid-and-spare-lenos-blushes/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Alkmaar stun Napoli despite missing 13 players due to COVID-19 By Philip O'Connor Soccer Football - Europa League - Group F - Napoli v AZ Alkmaar - Stadio San Paolo, Naples, Italy - October 22, 2020 AZ Alkmaar's Yukinari Sugawara in action with Napoli’s Lorenzo Insigne and Mario Rui REUTERS/Ciro De Luca (Reuters) - AZ Alkmaar overcame the loss of 13 players with positive COVID-19 tests to secure a shock 1-0 win at Napoli as the Europa League group stage got underway on Thursday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188676-alkmaar-stun-napoli-despite-missing-13-players-due-to-covid-19/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Burnley's Dyche vows to set up awkward test for Spurs FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - West Bromwich Albion v Burnley - The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, Britain - October 19, 2020 Burnley manager Sean Dyche Pool via REUTERS/Tim Keeton (Reuters) - Burnley will be pragmatic and hard to beat when they host Tottenham Hotspur on Monday, said manager Sean Dyche, whose side are looking for their first Premier League win of the season. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188677-burnleys-dyche-vows-to-set-up-awkward-test-for-spurs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 With time running out, Trump to go on offensive at debate in bid to catch Biden By Trevor Hunnicutt and Jeff Mason FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden participate in their first 2020 presidential campaign debate in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S., September 29, 2020. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo NASHVILLE (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to come out swinging in Thursday's final presidential debate with Democratic rival Joe Biden to try to close a gap in opinion polls before an election 12 days away. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188678-with-time-running-out-trump-to-go-on-offensive-at-debate-in-bid-to-catch-biden/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 UPDATE: Covid triggers jump in Thai household debt By The Nation The Covid-19 crisis has driven up household debt as job losses and falling income weaken the ability to make payments, new Bank of Thailand (BOT) governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said on Thursday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188619-thai-household-debt-levels-to-rise-even-further-central-bank-governor/?do=findComment&comment=15937531 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Trump rejoices as Senate panel approves Barrett while Democrats boycott By Richard Cowan U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) speaks with Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) at a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting on the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to be an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., October 22, 2020. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/Pool WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Republican-led U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved President Donald Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to a lifetime Supreme Court seat despite a Democratic boycott, clearing the way for a final Senate confirmation vote planned for Monday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188682-trump-rejoices-as-senate-panel-approves-barrett-while-democrats-boycott/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Exclusive: 'Dumb mistake' exposed Iranian hand behind fake Proud Boys U.S. election emails, sources say By Christopher Bing and Jack Stubbs FILE PHOTO: A staff member removes the Iranian flag from the stage after a group picture during the Iran nuclear talks in Vienna, Austria July 2015. REUTERS/Carlos Barria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Government analysts and private sector investigators were able to rapidly attribute to Iranian hackers a wave of thousands of threatening emails aimed at U.S. voters because of mistakes made in a video attached to some of the messages, according to four people familiar with the matter. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188681-exclusive-dumb-mistake-exposed-iranian-hand-behind-fake-proud-boys-us-election-emails-sources-say/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Germany readies for coronavirus vaccine before end of year - Bild FILE PHOTO: A small bottle labeled with a "Vaccine COVID-19" sticker and a medical syringe in this illustration taken April 10, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany is making preparations to start vaccinations against the coronavirus before the end of the year, Bild daily reported on Friday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188680-germany-readies-for-coronavirus-vaccine-before-end-of-year-bild/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 23, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2020 Limping student protest leader charges royalist group with assault By The Nation Members of Ramkhamhaeng Network for Democracy led by Thitima Butdee, 19, visited Bangkok’s Hua Mark police station on Thursday to file an assault complaint against a group of royalists. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188684-limping-student-protest-leader-charges-royalist-group-with-assault/ 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 23, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2020 Tourism minister tells the Chinese: Come to Thailand, STV is not group tours Picture: Daily News Thailand's minister for tourism and sports has responded to what he called "confusion" after the Chinese ministry for tourism and culture extended their ban on tour groups travelling abroad and added a block on inbound tourism to China. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188696-tourism-minister-tells-the-chinese-come-to-thailand-stv-is-not-group-tours/ 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 People participation key to better public services By The Nation Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) senior research fellow Dr Kannika Thampanishvong/Photo credit:TDRI Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188697-people-participation-key-to-better-public-services/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 23, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2020 Golf Quarantine! Thai authorities hit on a new idea to promote tourism File photo for reference only Thailand's authorities have hit on a new idea to inspire tourists who are prepared to go through the quarantine arrangements. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188702-golf-quarantine-thai-authorities-hit-on-a-new-idea-to-promote-tourism/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 Dramatic video: Car backs up as gas explosion rips through Bang Bo! video screenshot Dramatic dash cam footage published by Thai Rath showed the moment of the huge gas pipe explosion in Bang Bo, Samut Prakan that killed three and injured 52 causing huge damage to houses and vehicles in the area. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188704-dramatic-video-car-backs-up-as-gas-explosion-rips-through-bang-bo/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 SuperPark Thailand activity center at Icon Siam shuts permanently - members want their money back Closed for good Picture: Daily News Icon Siam announced that "SuperPark Thailand" - an activity center in their landmark Bangkok shopping mall - had closed permanently. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188705-superpark-thailand-activity-center-at-icon-siam-shuts-permanently-members-want-their-money-back/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 PTT promises full compensation to Samut Prakarn gas explosion victims By THE NATION PTT Plc will compensate 100 per cent of damage suffered by victims of a gas pipe explosion in Bang Bo district of Samut Prakarn province on Thursday afternoon, the company said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188706-ptt-promises-full-compensation-to-samut-prakarn-gas-explosion-victims/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 "Drastic" losses to Thai tourism with 1.57 TRILLION baht hit, admits tourism minister Picture: Thai Rath Thailand's tourism minister said that the country's tourism sector had taken a 1.57 trillion baht hit from January to September compared to the same period last year. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188710-drastic-losses-to-thai-tourism-with-157-trillion-baht-hit-admits-tourism-minister/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 Fisheries department plans big hike in giant freshwater prawns output By THE NATION The Department of Fisheries aims to increase the output of giant freshwater prawns to 40,000 tonnes per year by 2022, from the current production capacity of 31,000 tonnes per year, said Meesak Phakdikhong, the department's director-general. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188715-fisheries-department-plans-big-hike-in-giant-freshwater-prawns-output/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 Pattaya: International conference calls with TAT - Chinese want to come back, Indians and Russians can't Thai media 77kaoded reported on a meeting to discuss tourism in Pattaya that was held under the chairmanship of Pattaya Business and Tourism chief Ekkasit Ngamphichet at the Green Park Resort hotel in north Pattaya. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188717-pattaya-international-conference-calls-with-tat-chinese-want-to-come-back-indians-and-russians-cant/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 Skeletal remains of man found floating by fishermen 20 miles off Sattahip Picture: Sanook Fishermen off the coast of Sattahip on the eastern seaboard of Thailand contacted the police and rescue services after finding a headless corpse in the water 20 nautical miles offshore. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188719-skeletal-remains-of-man-found-floating-by-fishermen-20-miles-off-sattahip/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 Munoz soars with eagles to lead by one Sebastian Munoz Sebastian Munoz eclipsed the stars with two eagles as he grabbed a one-shot lead with a superb 8-under 64 in the first round of the ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP @ SHERWOOD on Thursday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1188721-munoz-soars-with-eagles-to-lead-by-one/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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