webfact Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Thailand Road carnage: Merit makers seriously injured, one man dead in horror smash Picture: Thai Rath A scene of utter devastation greeted Tha Luang police and rescue personnel after two pick-ups collided at a crossroads in Lopburi, central Thailand, on Sunday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189100-thailand-road-carnage-merit-makers-seriously-injured-one-man-dead-in-horror-smash/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 McDonald gifted with first LPGA title Ariya finishes with her best position of the season. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189102-mcdonald-gifted-with-first-lpga-title/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 26, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2020 Property sector calls on government to change visa regulations to stimulate economy Going after foreigners to stimulate the property market Image: Thansettakij Thansettakij became the latest media to publish calls from the property sector to stimulate the economy by offering deals on visas and Elite Card holders for those foreigners investing in real estate. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189104-property-sector-calls-on-government-to-change-visa-regulations-to-stimulate-economy/ 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Long weekend tourism boost: 30,000 visited Koh Chang and nearby islands Picture: Manager Online Thai media Manager reported that up to 30,000 Thai tourists visited Koh Chang, Koh Kut and Koh Mak off Trat province in Thailand's east during the three day holiday weekend that has just passed. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189106-long-weekend-tourism-boost-30000-visited-koh-chang-and-nearby-islands/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 26, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2020 Tourism industry insider optimistic on the upcoming high season Thai media Channel 7 quoted the former chief of the Thai hoteliers' association as saying that this year's high season would be at least 20% down on last year. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189107-tourism-industry-insider-optimistic-on-the-upcoming-high-season/ 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 'Rebirth': Chileans vote by millions to tear up Pinochet's constitution By Aislinn Laing and Fabian Cambero Supporters of the "I Approve" option react after hearing the results of the referendum on a new Chilean constitution in Valparaiso, Chile, October 25, 2020. REUTERS/Rodrigo Garrido SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chileans poured into the country's main squares on Sunday night after voters gave a ringing endorsement to a plan to tear up the country's Pinochet-era constitution in favour of a new charter drafted by citizens. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189108-rebirth chileans-vote-by-millions-to-tear-up-pinochets-constitution/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted October 26, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2020 Missing COVID-19 extra duty payments for Patong Police just a money transfer ‘error’ By The Phuket News Gen Wisnu Prasatthong-Osoth from Office of the Inspector General from Bangkok explained the missing funds at Provincial Police Region 8 headquarters in Phuket. PHOTO: PR Dept The financial officer involved in internally transferring the funds to the Patong Police had transferred the money into the account of his own accountant instead, Gen Wisnu Prasatthong-Osoth explained at Provincial Police Region 8 headquarters, at the northern end of Phuket, last Thursday (Oct 22). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189109-missing-covid-19-extra-duty-payments-for-patong-police-just-a-money-transfer-‘error’/ 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Vehicle movement in Chatuchak affected by cable blaze By THE NATION Traffic in the Chatuchak area of Bangkok was obstructed after cables caught fire and fell in front of a condominium on Monday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189112-vehicle-movement-in-chatuchak-affected-by-cable-blaze/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 UPDATE: Prayut reaches Parliament for extraordinary session on political crisis By The Nation Photos by Korbphuk Phromrekha Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has arrived at Parliament on Monday to attend the extraordinary session aimed at resolving political tensions. He asked the media to wait for the result. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189061-parliament-to-open-extraordinary-session-26-27-oct/?do=findComment&comment=15945731 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 "Saudel' expected to bring rains and strong winds to Northeast By THE NATION Many northeastern provinces would see rainfall and strong winds due to the influence of the category-3 typhoon “Saudel”, which is expected to weaken, the Thailand Meteorological Department said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189118-saudel-expected-to-bring-rains-and-strong-winds-to-northeast/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Over 2,000 people affected as floods inundate district in Nakhon Ratchasima By The Nation Nearly 500 houses in the residential areas of Non Sung district in Nakhon Ratchasima province are still affected by inundation, as the district continues to get flooded. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189121-over-2000-people-affected-as-floods-inundate-district-in-nakhon-ratchasima/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Seven returnees test positive in quarantine facilities By The Nation The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Monday reported seven new cases over a 24-hour period. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189123-seven-returnees-test-positive-in-quarantine-facilities/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Tighter security at borders as 2,000 foreigners with expired Myanmar visas expected to hop across By The Nation Mae Sot district Security at Thailand-Myanmar border checkpoints has been tightened as it is believed that more than 2,000 foreigners in Myanmar whose visa has expired may flee to Thailand. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189124-tighter-security-at-borders-as-2000-foreigners-with-expired-myanmar-visas-expected-to-hop-across/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Phuket Vegetarian Festival draws to a close By The Phuket News Thousands of devotees took to the streets of Phuket Town, en route to Saphan Hin, for the final night ceremonies of this year’s Phuket Vegetarian Festival. Photo: Ta Nuttapon PHUKET: Thousands of devotees turned out for the final night of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival last night (Oct 25), with all the major shrines taking part in the festival converging on Saphan Hin for the traditional final ceremonies, the presentation of offerings and the burning of written prayers and blessings for the gods. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189126-phuket-vegetarian-festival-draws-to-a-close/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Northern provinces launch anti-crime operations ahead of Loy Krathong CHIANG MAI (NNT) - Authorities in many northern provinces are stepping up their crackdown on criminal activities, ahead of the annual Loy Krathong festival, while keeping a close watch on the use of fireworks and firecrackers. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189139-northern-provinces-launch-anti-crime-operations-ahead-of-loy-krathong/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Bangkok temporarily closed to large trucks during day from Dec 1 By The Nation In a move to control PM2.5 levels in the capital during the dry, cool season, the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA) has decided to stop six-wheelers from entering the city from December 1 onwards. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189150-bangkok-temporarily-closed-to-large-trucks-during-day-from-dec-1/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Thai Siam Commercial Bank launches food delivery app amid competition FILE PHOTO: A man walk into the Siam Commercial Bank branch in central Bangkok, Thailand, January 23, 2017. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand’s Siam Commercial Bank Pcl (SCB) <SCB.BK> on Monday launched a food delivery platform, Robinhood, amid growing competition in the sector in Southeast Asia's second-largest economy. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189153-thai-siam-commercial-bank-launches-food-delivery-app-amid-competition/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Marine Dept puzzles over sinking of cargo ship in Gulf of Thailand By The Nation The Marine Department has set up a panel to investigate the sinking of a cargo ship and 58 containers of rubberwood in the Gulf of Thailand on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189158-marine-dept-puzzles-over-sinking-of-cargo-ship-in-gulf-of-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Vietnam ready to evacuate 1.3 million people as typhoon approaches By Khanh Vu and Neil Jerome Morales Heavy rain in a forested area, wind blowing trees in Mindoro Oriental, Philippines October 26, 2020 in this still image obtained from video. Erik De Castro via REUTERS HANOI/MANILA (Reuters) - Vietnam is preparing to evacuate nearly 1.3 million people as it braces for the impact of typhoon Molave, which lashed the Philippines overnight causing flooding, landslides and leaving at least a dozen fishermen missing on Monday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189160-vietnam-ready-to-evacuate-13-million-people-as-typhoon-approaches/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Rising stink from floodwaters triggers health fears By The Nation The Pollution Control Department has been tasked with monitoring floodwater around the country after complaints of foul-smelling odour from stagnant runoff. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189162-rising-stink-from-floodwaters-triggers-health-fears/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Thailand braces for Molave later this week By The Nation Typhoon Molave is set to enter Thailand on Thursday before it weakens heads toward Myanmar, Chawalit Chantararat from Team Consulting Engineering and Management said on Monday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189163-thailand-braces-for-molave-later-this-week/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Public Health Minister confirms effectiveness of anti-COVID-19 measures on Samui BANGKOK (NNT) - After a foreign tourist tested positive for COVID-19 on Samui Island, Surat Thani province, the Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, has assured the public that the government’s public health measures are effective and people can visit the island as usual. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189174-public-health-minister-confirms-effectiveness-of-anti-covid-19-measures-on-samui/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Debt repayment, interest reduction measures to be extended to mid-2021 BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bank of Thailand has extended its debt repayment and interest reduction measures until June next year, to help debtors and alleviate their financial burden. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189176-debt-repayment-interest-reduction-measures-to-be-extended-to-mid-2021/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Thailand sets new criteria to woo train, EV manufacturers By The Nation Industry Minister Suriya Juanroongruangkit speaks at a seminar on EEC investment held by Krungthep Thurakij newspaper on Monday. (Nation Photo by Supakit Khumkun) The Industry and Transport ministries are working to draw up conditions and criteria to woo train and electric vehicle manufacturers to base themselves in Thailand, Industry Minister Suriya Juanroongruangkit said on Monday. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189181-thailand-sets-new-criteria-to-woo-train-ev-manufacturers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Vietnam ready to evacuate 1.3 million people as typhoon approaches By Khanh Vu and Neil Jerome Morales Heavy rain in a forested area, wind blowing trees in Mindoro Oriental, Philippines October 26, 2020 in this still image obtained from video. Erik De Castro via REUTERS HANOI/MANILA (Reuters) - Vietnam is preparing to evacuate nearly 1.3 million people as it braces for the impact of typhoon Molave, which lashed the Philippines overnight causing flooding, landslides and leaving at least a dozen fishermen missing on Monday. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189182-vietnam-ready-to-evacuate-13-million-people-as-typhoon-approaches/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Oxford COVID-19 vaccine prompts immune response among adults old and young, AstraZeneca says By Guy Faulconbridge, Kate Kelland and Kate Holton FILE PHOTO: A test tube labeled with the vaccine is seen in front of AstraZeneca logo in this illustration taken, September 9, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) - The COVID-19 vaccine being developed by the University of Oxford produces a similar immune response in both older and younger adults, and adverse responses were lower among the elderly, British drug maker AstraZeneca Plc said on Monday. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189183-oxford-covid-19-vaccine-prompts-immune-response-among-adults-old-and-young-astrazeneca-says/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Packed bars and mask-less catwalks: With Covid curbs fading, China set for consumption rebound By Stella Qiu and Ryan Woo People dine at a restaurant in Beijing, China October 25, 2020. Picture taken October 25, 2020. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang BEIJING (Reuters) - Over the weekend, crowds packed a former industrial warehouse in Beijing as the China Fashion Week got underway, with models strutting mask-less on a square runway and guests oblivious to social distancing norms. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189184-packed-bars-and-mask-less-catwalks-with-covid-curbs-fading-china-set-for-consumption-rebound/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post snoop1130 Posted October 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2020 'It'll be carnage': British companies dread a Brexit border breakdown By Kate Holton FILE PHOTO: Freight trucks move through the terminal at the Port of Dover, Britain October 11, 2019. REUTERS/Simon Dawson/File Photo SEVINGTON, England (Reuters) - Deal or no deal, British companies will have to confront a wall of bureaucracy that threatens chaos at the border if they want to sell into the world's biggest trading bloc when life after Brexit begins on January 1. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189185-itll-be-carnage-british-companies-dread-a-brexit-border-breakdown/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Europe prepares for more pain ahead as COVID surges By James Mackenzie Schoolgirl of Freiherr-vom-Stein secondary school in the North Rhine-Westphalian city wears a winter outfit against the cold as school resumes with open windows and protective masks against the spread of COVID-19 following the autumn holidays in Bonn, Germany, October 26, 2020. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay MILAN (Reuters) - European leaders warned of difficult months ahead as the resurgent COVID-19 pandemic forced authorities to impose new restrictions to try to curb the spread of the disease. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189187-europe-prepares-for-more-pain-ahead-as-covid-surges/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Severe Flooding Continues in Nakhon Ratchasima NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Oct 26 (TNA) – Flooding in this northeastern province remained severe as the Mun River was overflowing and flooding hundreds of houses in many sub-districts of Non Sung district. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1189188-severe-flooding-continues-in-nakhon-ratchasima/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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