webfact 78,973 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Thailand falls in global English Proficiency Index for fourth consecutive year ThaiPBS file photo for reference only Thailand’s English proficiency ranking amongst non English speakers has fallen for the fourth consecutive year. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193847-thailand-falls-in-global-english-proficiency-index-for-fourth-consecutive-year/ 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
webfact 78,973 Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Cannabis Removed from Drug List BANGKOK (TNA) – The Narcotics Control Board decided to remove cannabis plants from the list of narcotics, catagory 5 to allow wider use for medicinal purposes. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193892-cannabis-removed-from-drug-list/ 2 Link to post Share on other sites
webfact 78,973 Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Soccer world mourns as Argentina great Maradona dies By Nicolás Misculin and Cassandra Garrison FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Superliga - Boca Juniors v Gimnasia y Esgrima - Alberto J. Armando Stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina - March 7, 2020 Gimnasia y Esgrima coach Diego Maradona before the match REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian/File Photo BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Diego Maradona, widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time before drug and alcohol addiction marred his career, died on Wednesday at his home in Argentina after suffering a heart attack, his lawyer said. He was 60. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193929-soccer-world-mourns-as-argentina-great-maradona-dies/ 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post webfact 78,973 Posted November 25, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2020 Thai protesters target king's wealth in latest Bangkok rally By Syndication Washington Post, Bloomberg · Randy Thanthong-Knight · WORLD, ASIA-PACIFIC Thousands of pro-democracy protesters in Thailand gathered Wednesday outside the main office of the nation's most valuable lender, in which King Maha Vajiralongkorn is the biggest shareholder, as they push for more transparency and accountability from the monarchy. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193932-thai-protesters-target-kings-wealth-in-latest-bangkok-rally/ 5 Link to post Share on other sites
webfact 78,973 Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Krungsri Research raises 2020 growth forecast by almost 4 percentage points By The Nation Krungsri Research’s chief economist Somprawin Manprasert Exports are driving the gradual recovery of Thailand’s economy, says Krungsri Research, but it warns that foreign tourists will not return in the large numbers of previous years. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193933-krungsri-research-raises-2020-growth-forecast-by-almost-4-percentage-points/ 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post webfact 78,973 Posted November 25, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2020 Prayut urges US businesses to boost EEC investment By The Nation (Photo credit: Government House) Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday invited the US private sector to invest more in Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193935-prayut-urges-us-businesses-to-boost-eec-investment/ 4 Link to post Share on other sites
webfact 78,973 Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Finance minister orders shake up in Customs Dept after receiving complaints By The Nation Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith After visiting the Customs Department on Wednesday, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said he has instructed officials to use technology to reduce the time spent on inspection so goods can be released quickly as well as to ensure transparency. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193936-finance-minister-orders-shake-up-in-customs-dept-after-receiving-complaints/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites
webfact 78,973 Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 EA battery plant to turbo-boost Thai EV industry from January By The Nation Energy Absolute Plc (EA) expects Thailand’s electric vehicle (EV) industry to grow quickly once its battery plant starts production in the first quarter of next year. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193937-ea-battery-plant-to-turbo-boost-thai-ev-industry-from-january/ Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post webfact 78,973 Posted November 25, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2020 Virologist says it will be difficult for 40m Thais to get COVID-19 vaccine in 2021 Thailand’s leading virologist Dr. Yong Pooworavan has admitted that it will be a challenge to get 60% of the Thai population, about 40 million people, vaccinated against COVID-19 next year because at least 80 million doses would be required. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193938-virologist-says-it-will-be-difficult-for-40m-thais-to-get-covid-19-vaccine-in-2021/ 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post webfact 78,973 Posted November 25, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2020 Thai PM says no martial law will be imposed despite ongoing protests Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha made clear today that he will not impose martial law in Bangkok, in the wake of the frequent mass protests and the threat, by the Khana Ratsadon group, to hold protests for five days in a row. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193939-thai-pm-says-no-martial-law-will-be-imposed-despite-ongoing-protests/ 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites
webfact 78,973 Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Foden strike sends City into Champions League knockouts Soccer Football - Champions League - Group C - Olympiacos v Manchester City - Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus, Greece - November 25, 2020 Manchester City's Phil Foden in action with Olympiacos' Ousseynou Ba REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis ATHENS (Reuters) - Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden finished off a brilliant team move as his side saw off Olympiakos Piraeus 1-0 away from home on Wednesday to book their place in the Champions League's last 16. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193940-foden-strike-sends-city-into-champions-league-knockouts/ Link to post Share on other sites
webfact 78,973 Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 England's players' union chief to stand down by season's end FILE PHOTO: Football - The FA England Awards - St Georges Park, Burton - 3/2/13 PFA Chairman Gordon Taylor during the awards Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Andrew Boyers Livepic/File Photo (Reuters) - Gordon Taylor, chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) which represents players in England and Wales, will step down by the end of the season after nearly 40 years in charge, British media reported on Wednesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193941-englands-players-union-chief-to-stand-down-by-seasons-end/ Link to post Share on other sites
webfact 78,973 Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 What is it really like to stay in an Alternative State Quarantine in Thailand? By Kristin Mariano TD Editor Everyone travelling to Thailand has to undergo mandatory quarantine in Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) and travellers must book the hotel for isolation prior to their travel. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193942-what-is-it-really-like-to-stay-in-an-alternative-state-quarantine-in-thailand/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post webfact 78,973 Posted November 25, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2020 Trump pardons former adviser Flynn, who pleaded guilty in Russia probe FILE PHOTO: Former national security adviser Michael Flynn exits a vehicle as he arrives for his sentencing hearing at U.S. District Court in Washington, U.S., December 18, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday pardoned his former national security adviser Michael Flynn who had pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI during the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193943-trump-pardons-former-adviser flynn-who-pleaded-guilty-in-russia-probe/ 3 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites
webfact 78,973 Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 From the musician's own vault comes documentary 'Zappa' By Rollo Ross FILE PHOTO: Rock musician Frank Zappa shown at Washington D.C.'s Warner Theater in 1988 LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - When Alex Winter became the first filmmaker to get access to a vault of Frank Zappa's private videos, he could not decide initially whether it was a blessing or a curse. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1193945-from-the-musicians-own-vault-comes-documentary-zappa/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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