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SET edges up on hopes of foreign fund inflows

By The Nation

 

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The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index closed at 1,437.78 on Friday, up 4.22 points or 0.29 per cent. Total transactions amounted to Bt77 billion with an index high of 1,444.53 and a low of 1,429.43.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194269-set-edges-up-on-hopes-of-foreign-fund-inflows/

 

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Killing of suspected Iranian nuclear mastermind risks confrontation as Trump exits

By Parisa Hafezi

 

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A view shows the site of the attack that killed Prominent Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, outside Tehran, Iran, November 27, 2020. WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

 

DUBAI (Reuters) - An Iranian scientist long suspected by the West of masterminding a secret nuclear bomb programme was killed in an ambush near Tehran on Friday that could provoke confrontation between Iran and its foes in the last weeks of Donald Trump's presidency.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194270-killing-of-suspected-iranian-nuclear-mastermind-risks-confrontation-as-trump-exits/

 

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Late goals give Newcastle victory at Palace

 

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Crystal Palace v Newcastle United - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - November 27, 2020 Newcastle United's Callum Wilson shoots at goal Pool via REUTERS/Clive Rose

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Late goals by Callum Wilson and Joelinton earned Newcastle United a 2-0 win at Crystal Palace on Friday as they got back to winning ways after consecutive Premier League defeats.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194271-late-goals-give-newcastle-victory-at-palace/

 

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Casey 'willing to learn' after surprise entry to Saudi International

By Manasi Pathak

 

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FILE PHOTO: Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club - Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - November 15, 2020 England's Paul Casey on the 3rd tee during the final round REUTERS/Brian Snyder

 

(Reuters) - England's Paul Casey said his desire to be open-minded and Saudi Arabia's commitment to using sport as a medium for change made him enter the 2021 Saudi International after he skipped the last edition due to concerns over the country's human rights record.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194272-casey-willing-to-learn-after-surprise-entry-to-saudi-international/

 

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Committee formed to push common ticket system for public transport

By The Nation

 

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A ticketing policy board with 17 members will be set up to supervise a common ticketing system aimed at increasing convenience for commuters and save time on public transportation.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194276-committee-formed-to-push-common-ticket-system-for-public-transport/

 

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Greater digitisation of oil and gas industry opens the door to more attacks, warns cybersecurity expert

By Sirivish Toomgum
The Nation

 

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Aasef Iqbal, Sr. Specialist - OT Cybersecurity, Fortinet

 

More surfaces are becoming susceptible to digital attack as businesses are relying more on connected digital infrastructure to boost their operation efficiency, said Aasef Iqbal, senior specialist - OT Cybersecurity at Fortinet.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194277-greater-digitisation-of-oil-and-gas-industry-opens-the-door-to-more-attacks-warns-cybersecurity-expert/

 

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PTT president says fuel price passed lowest point as global economy recovers

By The Nation

 

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Attapon Rerkpiboon, chief executive officer and president of PTT Plc (PTT), told the Annual Petroleum Outlook Forum on Thursday that demand for fuel and energy had passed their lowest point and were increasing in line with the economic recovery.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194279-ptt-president-says-fuel-price-passed-lowest-point-as-global-economy-recovers/

 

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Khon Kaen student group rallies cry for rejection of school uniforms

By THE NATION

 

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A student group in Khon Kaen province, called KKC Pakee Students, issued a statement on Thursday night urging students across the country to wear casual clothes to school on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194280-khon-kaen-student-group-rallies-cry-for-rejection-of-school-uniforms/

 

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King’s School brings top UK academic standards to Bangkok

By The Nation

 

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Professor Sakorn Suksriwong

 

King's College International School Bangkok is now welcoming applications from students for pre-nursery to Year 10 in the academic year 2021. It will open Year 11-13 in subsequent academic years. The school opened its doors to students in August 2020 with a student-centred and value-led curriculum for both boys and girls.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194281-king’s-school-brings-top-uk-academic-standards-to-bangkok/

 

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European Tour and PGA TOUR announce landmark Strategic Alliance

 

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Chief Executive of the European Tour Keith Pelley

 

Historic move brings golf’s two leading global Tours together in partnership.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194282-european-tour-and-pga-tour-announce-landmark-strategic-alliance/

 

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MG hopes to electrify Thai market with its new MG EP station wagon

By THE NATION

 

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Automaker MG launched its new electric vehicle, the MG EP station wagon, on Thursday with the aim of penetrating Thailand’s family market.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194283-mg-hopes-to-electrify-thai-market-with-its-new-mg-ep-station-wagon/

 

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Lockdown-weary Americans begin holiday season under pandemic pressures

By Gabriella Borter and Susan Heavey

 

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People visit at the Shops at Hudson Yards during early opening for the Black Friday sales in Manhattan, New York, U.S., November 27, 2020. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pandemic-weary Americans entered the holiday season on Friday under strong pressure from political leaders and health officials to stay home, avoid gatherings and curtail Christmas shopping as they wait for promised COVID-19 vaccines.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194285-lockdown-weary-americans-begin-holiday-season-under-pandemic-pressures/

 

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Upper Thailand gets cooler, isolated heavy rain in the South

By THE NATION

 

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Morning temperature is forecast to fall by 1-3 degrees Celsius due to the rather strong high-pressure system from China covering upper Thailand and the South China Sea, the Thailand Meteorological Department said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194291-upper-thailand-gets-cooler-isolated-heavy-rain-in-the-south/

 

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Mickelson and Barkley cruise to victory in The Match

 

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FILE PHOTO: Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club - Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - November 10, 2020 Phil Mickelson of the U.S. on the 11th tee during a practice round REUTERS/Mike Segar

 

(Reuters) - Phil Mickelson and Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley cruised to victory over three-times NBA champion Stephen Curry and retired Super Bowl-winning quarterback Peyton Manning in the third iteration of "The Match" on Friday in Arizona.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194293-mickelson-and-barkley-cruise-to-victory-in-the-match/

 

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Plans to open Thailand further to tourism - 40,000 foreign returnees have arrived since July

 

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A foreign ministry spokesman has announced figures for the number of Thais and foreigners who have returned to Thailand since the pandemic broke out.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194296-plans-to-open-thailand-further-to-tourism-40000-foreign-returnees-have-arrived-since-july/

 

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Monday is last chance to see penumbra lunar eclipse in Thailand

 

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Image: Daily News

 

Thailand's National Astronomical Research Institute (NARIT) announced in a Facebook post that observers in the kingdom will have the last chance to witness a phenomenon known as a penumbra lunar eclipse on Monday afternoon and evening.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194297-monday-is-last-chance-to-see-penumbra-lunar-eclipse-in-thailand/

 

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GSB offers debt consolidation programme to its customers

By THE NATION

 

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The Government Savings Bank (GSB) on Saturday opened a debt consolidation programme for individual customers. Registration is open until December 31.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194300-gsb-offers-debt-consolidation-programme-to-its-customers/

 

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Video: Pattaya goes up with a bang! "Beautiful" fireworks festival attracts big crowds

 

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Sophon Cable TV reported that the Light is Life Pattaya Fireworks Festival that kicked off in the resort last night attracted big crowds to the beach.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194303-video-pattaya-goes-up-with-a-bang-beautiful-fireworks-festival-attracts-big-crowds/

 

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Peeping Tom nabbed at Nonthaburi gas station

 

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A 48 year old Thai man has admitted he is a pervert and will appear in court facing jail after he was seized in a citizens' arrest at a gas station in Bang Bua Thong, Nonthaburi.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194304-peeping-tom-nabbed-at-nonthaburi-gas-station/

 

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Three foreign yachts dock in Phuket

By The Phuket News

 

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Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Three foreign yachts entered Phuket waters and anchored about 6km from Ao Por Pier on the island’s east coast yesterday (Nov 27) before public health teams administered the necessary COVID-19 testing and quarantine proceedures on the crew.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194306-three-foreign-yachts-dock-in-phuket/

 

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Youths from the south arrested in online banking scam

 

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A deputy at Thailand's computer crime police and a representative of SCB announced the arrest of four Thai youths from the south of Thailand aged 17-19 in an internet banking fraud.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194310-youths-from-the-south-arrested-in-online-banking-scam/

 

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Transfer of Iranian prisoners involved in Bangkok bombing back home part of international treaty, JM

 

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A representative of the Thai justice ministry spoke to the press after reports in the foreign media that three Iranians had been transferred back to their homeland.

 

Full story:  https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1194317-transfer-of-iranian-prisoners-involved-in-bangkok-bombing-back-home-part-of-international-treaty-jm/

 

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