Month: September 2020
Runaway truck triggers pileup in Chiang Mai
A CEMENT MIXER TRUCK with faulty brakes zoomed down a Chiang Mai road this morning (Sept. 7) and rear-ended a row vehicles parked at the red light setting off chain-reaction crashes but fortunately there were no injuries, Khaosod newspaper reported. The nerve-wracking multiple-vehicle collision occurred at Rin Kham intersection in Chang Phueak subdistrict of Chiang …
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Korean man returning home from Thailand infected with Covid-19
WHILE one Thai man returning from India was found to be infected with Covid-19 over the past 24 hours till morning (Sept. 7) and he has been placed in state quarantine, South Korea too has found that one of their nationals returning from Thailand has tested positive for this disease, Thai Rath newspaper reported. The …
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Video clip of illegal aliens crossing into Thailand sparks fear online
ALTHOUGH governors of provinces bordering Myanmar have been told to step up control of natural crossings to prevent Myanmar job-seekers from slipping through, with the neighbouring country now hit by a second wave of Covid-19 outbreak, many of them continue trying to illegally get across, Sanook.com reported today (Sept. 6, 2020). The well-known Mor Lab …
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Coalition parties warned to stop battling for key seat
JUST DAYS after the shock resignation of Predee Daochai as finance minister coalition parties have been told to stop battling for this key seat as it is within the authority of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to choose someone competent to replace him, Khaosod newspaper reported today (Sept. 6, 2020). In issuing this warning Mr. Sira …
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Young man dies in car crash on slippery road
AN EARLY MORNING accident on a rain-drenched slippery road led to a young man who was driving fast from Nonthaburi to Pathum Thani province dying in the wreck of his sedan, Thai Rath newspaper reported today (Sept. 6, 2020). Pol. Maj. Prasit Kongnayot, an investigator at Chaiyapruek station, Pak Kret district, Nonthaburi province, rushed to …
Uzbek tourist plunges to death at waterfall
A YOUNG UZBEK man who travelled from Phuket to Ranong province together with six Russian friends died today (Sept. 5) after falling off the second level of the Ngao waterfall, Khaosod newspaper reported. Mr. Chalit Sinrojthanakorn, head of Namtok Ngao National Park where the waterfall is located, said the five male and two female tourists …
Key road shut after fierce downpour topples power poles
TORRENTIAL RAIN this afternoon (Sept. 5) led to several power poles being knocked down causing live wires to dangle over Si Ayutthaya road from Wat Benchamabophit intersection to the Royal Plaza where Equestrian Statue of King Rama V is located and this road is now closed till tomorrow while repairs are made, Thai Rath newspaper …
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Hunt for cabbie who punctured tyres on five vehicles
A TAXI driver flattened the tyres on five vehicle parked at Nonthaburi province’s Baan Muang district municipality yesterday leaving the owners completely perplexed as to why he did so, Sanook.com reported today (Sept. 5, 2020). The five victims of this vandalism, which was shared on line by the New Content page, are Mr. Chakrit, 34, …
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Pineapple farmers suffer as drought hits harvest
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THIS YEAR’S TOTAL volume of fresh pineapple is forecast to drop due to drought but a rebound is expected next year, according to Tawee Maskhao, deputy director general of the Department of Agricultural Extension. Some 1.39 million tons of fresh pineapple is expected throughout this year, marking a 17% drop from …
Students gather to wash away ‘sins of the police’
A GROUP of students from Srinakharinwirot University gathered in front of the Royal Thai Police headquarters today (Sept. 4) to clean the sidewalk there and wash away alleged sins of the police, Sanook.com reported. The students, who represent the Group of Change, said the sign at the police headquarters had been tarnished by People’s Democratic …
Rush to test condo residents after first Covid-19 case in hundred days
OFFICIALS at Thung Khru district quickly sprang to action today (Sept. 4) by going to the cluster of six condominium buildings where the inmate who has been found to be infected with Covid-19 lived before being jailed and lots of residents are eager to get themselves tested, Thai Rath newspaper reported. Mr. Thanachit Chutikarn, director …
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Young woman kills elderly beautician over bad hair cut
PHITSANOLOK police have arrested a young woman on the charges of killing an elderly beautician by slashing her throat after a fierce row over what she perceived to be a bad haircut yesterday, Sanook.com reported today (Sept, 4, 2020) . Pol. Col Phakphum Prapsiphum, head of Mueang Phitsanulok police station, went to the house cum …
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First domestic Covid-19 case after 100 days
A LOCALLY TRANSMITTED case of Covid-19 has been found in Bangkok after the country passed 100 days without any domestic transmission with the patient being a male inmate who was undergoing the first step of the detention process when the infection was discovered, Sanook.com reported this evening (Sept. 3, 2020). Speaking at an urgent press …
Siam Piwat goes green by launching Ecotopia
ADAPTING to the reality of new normal triggered the Covid-19 pandemic is Siam Piwat Company which has just launched Ecotopia on the third floor of Siam Discovery – The Exploratorium and claims it is the first and the biggest eco-lifestyle destination in Asia. This new addition followed the realization that coronavirus has heightened awareness …
BMA gears up for weeks of heavy rain, floods
BANGKOK Metropolitan Administration today (Sept. 3) alerted its key departments to be well-prepared for heavy rain and likely flooding in the capital city from this month till the middle of October as a monsoon trough is covering lower central, eastern and lower northeastern regions during this period, Siam Rath newspaper reported. Mrs. Silpasuay Raweesaengsoon, BMA’s …
Huge amount of drugs seized in pre-holiday clampdown
IN A STRONG CRACKDOWN on drug trafficking prior to the long-weekend starting tomorrow narcotics police seized 9,830,000 tablets of methamphetamine (Speed), 66 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine (Ice), 2,050 kilogrammes of marijuana and 3 kilogrammes of raw opium, TV Channel 7 reported today (Sept. 3, 2020). Twenty drug suspects were arrested in the eight cases in …
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India bans 118 Chinese apps in new backlash over border dispute
By Channel NewsAsia New Delhi: India today (Sept. 2) banned 118 Chinese apps as it stepped up economic hostilities over an increasingly bitter border showdown between the giant neighbours. The Information Technology Ministry said the apps – including services provided by China Internet giant Tencent – promoted activities “prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, …
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PM’s twin daughters take action over defamation
PRIME MINISTER and Defence Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s twin daughters, Tanya and Nittha, sent a lawyer to report for prosecution of individuals and groups that have spread false information and defamed them at Nang Loeng police station this afternoon (Sept.2) , Khaosod newspaper reported. Mr. Apiwat Khantong, an assistant to the defense minister, was met by …
PM confirms Predee quit due to bad health, urges public to not worry
PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha today (Sept. 2) confirmed that Mr. Predee Daochai, former finance minister, had resigned because he had suffered a stoke and was having a relapse and was recommended by the doctors to rest, Sanook.com reported. Gen. Prayut underscored that the government can still function because a system is in place to maintain …
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Commentary: Stick in the mud
By Out-crowd THE THAI NAVY looks obstinately resistant to change and disruptive technology not only in general terms of current world affairs but in specific terms of modern-day defense initiatives when it comes to the planned procurement of conventional weapon systems such as submarines. Despite the event in which Prime Minister/Defense Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has …
52 former franchisees sue McDonald’s for racial discrimination
By CNBC MORE than 50 former McDonald’s franchisees are suing the fast-food giant for racial discrimination, alleging it denied them the same opportunities as White operators and pushed them out of the system. The 52 Black plaintiffs claim that McDonald’s violated federal anti-discrimination law and breached their contracts. They operated over 200 restaurants and exited …
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Wisanu: Minister said to have resigned has been sick
DEPUTY Prime Minister Wisanu Krua-ngam revealed this afternoon (Sept. 1) that Finance Minister Predee Daochai, who is said to have submitted his resignation today just 26 days after assuming office, has been sick, Khaosod newspaper reported. Wisanu said he thought Predee had taken leave because he was sick but then anyone can get sick and …
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