Month: July 2020
Military ordered to boost border security to keep illegal aliens out
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER/DEFENSE Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha today (July 31) ordered tighter security measures in Thailand’s border areas to effectively keep out illegal border-crossing aliens. During a meeting of military commanders at the Defense Ministry headquarters, Prayut called for the reinforcement of the security measures in Thai territory along the border, especially natural …
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Trump rows back on delaying election but not on mail-in ballots
By USA Today Washington – US President Donald Trump on Thursday appeared to row back on the idea of delaying the 2020 election, even as he continued to raise doubts about efforts to expand mail-in voting in some states to respond to the coronavirus. “Do I want to see a date change? No,” Trump said …
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12 nabbed for posting fake news on Covid-19
THE ANTI-FAKE News Centre has rounded up 12 suspects on the charges of posting fake news and misinformation about quack treatments for Covid-19, INN News this afternoon (July 31, 2020). Pol. Maj. Gen. Phanthana Nucharod, head of this centre at the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, said the 12 suspects were arrested under Computer …
Prayut halts talk of Prawit overseeing police force
UPON being questioned twice by reporters about news spreading that Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan would now be either helping oversee or fully taking charge of the Royal Thai Police Force, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha clearly said there are no changes, Naewna newspaper reported this afternoon (July 31, 2020). Gen. Prayut was first asked whether …
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Red Bull heir police panel to quiz dentists about cocaine use
A POLICE scrutiny committee investigating the withdrawal of the charges against Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya in the hit-and-run case that led to a policeman’s death on September 3, 2012 will be questioning dentists about the usage of cocaine in dental treatment on August 3, INN News reported late this morning (July 31, 2020). Pol. Gen. Satawat …
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Thais stranded in Uzbekistan plea for help getting home
By Thai Newsroom Reporters ONE HUNDRED AND ONE Thai workers currently stranded in Uzbekistan have desperately urged Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to send a special flight from Bangkok to Tashkent to bring them back home sooner than scheduled. Saravut Seethong, a native of Udorn Thani, called his wife in the northeastern province, to help him …
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Domino’s New Zealand drops ‘free pizza for Karen’ offer after backlash
By BBC DOMINO’S Pizza has dropped a promotion offering free pizza to women named Karen after it was met with a backlash. In recent years, the name “Karen” has been used as an insult to describe white middle-aged women who are perceived to be obnoxious or racist. The pizza franchise’s New Zealand arm initially said …
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Star witness in Red Bull heir case dies in road accident
THE KEY witness in the hit-and-run incident involving Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya that led to a policeman’s death in Bangkok on September 3, 2012 also died in a motorcycle crash in Chiang Mai during the wee hours of this morning, Naewna newspaper reported this afternoon (July 30, 2020). Pol. Col. Ronnachai Rodloy, head of Phuping Rajanivej …
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Prayut worried as opposing youth groups get ready to rally today
PRIME Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said late this morning (July 30) that he is concerned about various rallies taking place today and has ordered police to use the law appropriately, Naewna newspaper and INN News reported. Earlier Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan said that he has ordered officials to make sure the two groups of youths …
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Teen tourists use kidnapped dog to pay restaurant bill
AFTER two days of heartache the owner of a Siberian Husky dog named Kluay Cherm that had been kidnapped by a group of Bangkok teenagers while driving back from a holiday at Khao Koh in Petchabun province and given to a restaurateur to settle a food bill was happily reunited with her beloved pet, Sanook.com …
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Russia to approve Covid-19 vaccine soon despite not completing trials
By Matthew Chance, CNN Moscow (CNN) – Russia intends to be the first in the world to approve a coronavirus vaccine, in less than two weeks — despite concerns about its safety, effectiveness and over whether the country has cut essential corners in development, CNN has learned. Russian officials told CNN they are working toward …
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Drug runner hunted after shooting undercover policeman
Nakhon Ratchasima – Police are hunting for a drug trafficker who shot and critically injured an undercover police officer who had set a trap and met him to buy a quantity of methamphetamine (Speed) at noon today (July 29), Sanook.com reported Pol. Sub. Lt. Song Duaykrathok, who was hit by two shots, one in the …
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Concert organizers to be hit with charges for flouting Covid-19 rules
ALARMED at reports that Thailand’s tik tok star Rachnok ‘Janey’ Suwannaket held two concerts over the long weekend with no social distancing in place nor the majority of the people wearing face masks Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ordered that the fact be checked while police are moving to file charges against the organizers, Naewna newspaper …
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Prayut sets up panel while Prawit denies knowing Red Bull heir
PRIME Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha this morning (July 29) appointed a committee to investigate the facts and the legal issues surrounding the order to withdraw criminal charges against Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya in a hit-and-run incident that led to a policeman’s death in Bangkok on September 3, 2012, INN News reported. Under Prime Minister’s order number 225/2563 …
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Singapore spy case reawakens fears of China’s moves
By Reuters, published by Today Online Singapore: The case of a Singaporean caught spying for China in the United States has reawakened fears over China recruiting intelligence assets on an island state which has won trust among Western governments while keeping on good terms with Beijing. Jun Wei Yeo, a 39-year-old academic who also goes …
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Young man miraculously survives truck smash
EMERGING with only minor injuries was a young man who was asleep in his parked pickup truck in Phisanulok province early this morning (July 28) when a 22-wheel trailer truck rear-ended and crushed his vehicle against the bridge railing, Sanook.com reported. Police and rescuers rushed to the foot of Khodkod bridge on Highway 117, the …
Students stage another demonstration in Phayao
AROUND 300 students and some members of the public staged a rally in northern Phayao province at 5 p.m. last evening to voice their demands, chiefly dissolution of the Parliament, stop intimidation of the people and the amendment of the Constitution, Naewna newspaper and Sanook.com reported this morning (July 28, 2020). The gathering took place …
Thai workers warned not to torch camp in Uzbekistan
THE Royal Thai Embassy in Moscow yesterday (July 27) sternly warned Thai workers in Uzbekistan not to set fire to their camp as a pressure tactic to be quickly flown home, Sanook.com reported this morning. In a note posted at its Facebook page the embassy said it was aware that some Thai people and workers …
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Gold eyes US$2,000 mark in speedy record-breaking run
By Reuters, published by Channel NewsAsia London/Bengaluru: Gold’s record rally is moving tantalisingly close to the psychologically key US$2,000 level, powered by investors seeking cover from Covid-19’s global economic toll, as reflected in dollar weakness, faltering stocks and US-China trade tensions. Spot gold prices have surged 53% in the last 14 months, blowing past 2011’s …
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Chiang Mai police warn people not to attend new rally
AS CHIANG MAI student leaders moved ahead with organizing another rally on Wednesday July 29, this northern city’s police issued a warning that doing so clearly violates the emergency decree, Sanook.com reported this afternoon (July 27, 2020). Chiang Mai City police also filed charges of joining together to organize activities meant to instigate unrest in …
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Coronavirus blows lead to Phuket resort shutting down
ANOTHER BUSINESS ENTITY knocked down by the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak is U Zenmaya Phuket Resort which has announced on its Facebook page that it is shutting down on July 31, 2020, Sanook.com reported this afternoon. In a Thai-language message posted at this page, the resort said, “thank you all our fans and …
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Report reckless truck, bus drivers and get 50% of the fine
IN A MOVE TO improve road safety the Land Department today (July 27) announced that those who report trucks and public buses being driven in a reckless and scary manner without due consideration for public safety will be given 50% of the fine, INN News reported. In reporting the wrongdoers to the department the informers …
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