Month: October 2020
Trump tests positive for the coronavirus
By New York Times Washington — US President Trump said early this morning (Oct. 2) that he and the first lady have tested positive for the coronavirus, throwing the nation’s leadership into uncertainty and escalating the crisis posed by a pandemic that has already killed more than 207,000 Americans and devastated the economy. “Tonight, @FLOTUS …
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ATM card finder tripped up by online fraudster
A GOOD Samaritan who upon finding an ATM card tried to search for the owner by posting pictures of it online immediately gave an opportunity to a cyber swindler who used the unmasked number and security code to spend 20,000 baht on an online shopping spree, Thai Rath newspaper reported today (Oct. 2, 2020). Mr. …
Political analysts warn of US election violence in November
By Elliot Smith, CNBC WITH US President Donald Trump refusing to commit to a peaceful transition of power in the event that he loses the election and clashes already unfolding in some states, political analysts are uniquely fearful as November approaches. Asked last week to commit to conceding should the Nov. 3 election go in …
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Sex for grades scandal shakes education system
ANOTHER scandal is rocking the Thai education system after the sister of a final year high school student revealed text messages from a teacher negotiating sex for grades with her brother, Sanook.com and Channel 3 television news reported today (Oct. 1, 2020). In the chat between the male teacher of a famous private school in …
Lamborghini-motorcycle crash stirs online mirth
A CRASH between a Lamborghini super sports car and a humble motorcycle that led to the motorcyclist injuring his leg in Bangkok yesterday attracted a lot of online attention with netizens laughing at the high cost of repairing the posh vehicle, Sanook.com reported today (Oct. 1, 2020). A photo of the accident at the entrance …
Thammasat: Reports of students infected with Covid-19 fake news
THAMMASAT University today (Oct. 1) categorically denied any of its students have been infected by Covid-19 as claimed by widely circulated news reports with the administrators branding them as fake news, Siam Rath newspaper reported. The false reports are based on a fake document dated September 22, 2020 which the university administration debunked and stated …
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