Street slaying, thieving mate, birthday bust, taxi capers
He was preparing a donation of drinking water for Covid victims when the men turned up. The video shows him lighting it for Mr Thong, who is seated and appears to be handcuffed. As Happy Birthday plays in the background, he gives Mr Thong a lengthy lecture on the perils of drugs. He then offers him the cake, so Mr Thong can make a wish and blow it out. Pol Lt Chananon said Mr Thong turned to drugs to help raise his family after losing his job.
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August 07, 2021 23:15 UTC
Tokyo finally reaches the finishing line
Tokyo finally reaches the finishing lineIt is no secret that the build-up to the Tokyo Olympics was not exactly plain sailing, primarily due to the Covid pandemic. We were constantly greeted by smiling locals practising their English with "hello", "good morning", "you're welcome", and "thank you", and most pleasant it was too. Hotel staff were particularly polite and simply going to the coffee shop for breakfast you would exchange a dozen greetings of "good morning". In fact they were still saying "good morning" in the afternoon, evening and night. Every foreigner who walked past was greeted with a chirpy "good morning".
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August 07, 2021 21:45 UTC
The rise of aCommerce
Mr Paul says the firm sees new retail formats and channels today that will become mainstream in the near future. The rise of e-commerce in Thailand will help create jobs and economic activities, helping to future-proof the country's economy, he said. The retail experience is pivoting to multiple seamless options, such as pick-up in-store and home delivery, said Mr Paul. To better serve customers, aCommerce engineered a cloud-based e-commerce IQ platform, integrating with multiple channels, operating services and different fulfilment providers. According to Mr Paul, in the future aCommerce may look into acquiring some of its smaller competitors if such a purchase fits with the company's strategic plan.
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August 06, 2021 23:26 UTC
CIMBT: Contraction likely this year
CIMBT: Contraction likely this yearA currency exchange booth on Khaosan Road. Given the prolonged outbreak and rising daily infections, the bank slashed Thailand's GDP forecast for this year from 1.3% previously to 0.7%. CIMBT expects the baht to continue depreciating against the greenback next week, mainly because of higher new daily infections, Mr Amonthep said. Two of six MPC members voted to cut the policy rate on Wednesday, signalling the rate could be cut later in the year. Two members voted to cut the policy rate by a quarter-point.
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August 06, 2021 21:33 UTC
Your horoscope for Aug 6-12
Your spot-on horoscope for work, money, couples & singles from the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Your Mother's Day celebration budget may be trimmed as a result. (♥) Couples know when to give each other space and alone time. You make use of promotions to keep your Mother's Day celebration under budget. Mothers, your partner and child(ren) have a big surprise for you on Mother's Day.
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August 06, 2021 04:06 UTC
Models for medallists and more
Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Tokyo 2020 38mm for women. Inspired by the gold medal, the Swiss watchmaker has used yellow gold for the case of the 38mm and 41mm Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Tokyo 2020 models. "To really be prepared for an Olympic Games, you have to put in the work. Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Tokyo 2020 41mm in a yellow gold case while the balance bridge and oscillating weight are in Sedna gold. Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm in a yellow gold case while the bridge and oscillating weight are in Sedna gold.
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August 05, 2021 23:15 UTC
Semis loss 'acceptable' -- Sudaporn
Winner Kellie Harrington of Ireland (left) and Thai Sudaporn Seesondee gesture after their lightweight semi-final bout at the Tokyo Games on Thursday. Indeed, there is no reason for her to have any regrets as an Olympic bronze medal is probably as glittering as gold. At the moment, she will get 8.72 million baht in reward from the government and private sector. She will receive 4.8 million baht in bonus from the National Sports Development for winning an Olympic bronze medal. Asked if she would try to seek revenge for the two losses to Harrington, Sudaporn said: "If my body allows me, we may fight again in Paris [at the 2024 Olympics].
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August 05, 2021 23:03 UTC
Small step to save the sea
Nevertheless, the real concern is that this order will not do too much to protect our coral reefs. The ban covers only 24 marine national parks in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. Only sunscreen products that contain the chemical compounds Oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3, BP-3), Octinoxate (Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate), 4-Methylbenzylid Camphor (4MBC) and Butylparaben are prohibited. The ban on sunscreen is a small step that will send a message to consumers and tourists. Yet, the state and developers must move to save coral reefs too.
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August 05, 2021 22:50 UTC
35k foreigners sign for jabs
35k foreigners sign for jabsMore than 35,000 foreign residents have registered for Covid-19 vaccines, according to the Foreign Ministry. Spokesman Tanee Sangrat said that as of Tuesday, a total of 35,455 expatriates across the country had registered with expatvac.consular.go.th for vaccination services. The registration site for Covid-19 vaccinations was launched on Sunday morning for foreign residents in all provinces across the country who have not yet received a dose. The applicants will be informed of the date and place for the first dose of vaccination when their slots are ready. The students must submit documents including a student visa and proof of enrolment in an educational institute abroad.
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August 05, 2021 22:41 UTC
Island-hopping scheme ready for takeoff soon
Island-hopping scheme ready for takeoff soonThe 7+7 sandbox island extension scheme looks set to launch this month, with registration for certificates of entry (COEs) for inoculated tourists due to be ready on Aug 15. The initiative is an attempt to boost the international tourist market taking part in the Phuket sandbox and Samui Plus schemes. In addition to Krabi, other destinations under the 7+7 island-hopping scheme include Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao in Surat Thani, and Khao Lak, Koh Yao Noi and Koh Yao Yai in Phangnga. The scheme was previously scheduled to launch on Aug 1, but it was postponed due to a surge in local cases on Phuket and Koh Samui. She said tourists who want to join the 7+7 island-hopping scheme have to apply for the new type of COE, which will be launched from Aug 15, as they have to book hotels in advance.
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August 05, 2021 20:26 UTC
Pandemic pivot
Two bags full of sushi and sashimi platters, a rice bowl and a salad arrived at my house from Maguro restaurant on Rama III Road. Launched in 2015, the brand aims to offer to sushi connoisseurs easily accessible cuisine with top quality produce yet affordable prices. Its menu, which lists more than 150 items of sashimi, sushi, salad, appetisers and hot dishes, is available online at bit.ly/3hJc5HC. The unagi and foie gras rice bowl. Thickly sliced hamachi, salmon, maguro tuna, fresh botan ebi, flash-torched engawa, foie gras and ikura roe are served on a bed of wasabi-garnished Japanese rice.
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August 05, 2021 20:26 UTC
TEST YOURSELF: Couch surfing
TEST YOURSELF: Couch surfingPhoto courtesy of NetflixSatisfy your wanderlust with these showsTest Yourself is where you can improve your reading skills. While travel is mostly impossible at the moment, the itch to visit new places grows every day. Here are a few TV shows (and an app) that can take you around the world! The carefree Jack and the uptight, and at times out-of-touch, Michael make for a great comedy pairing. For those who love visiting new countries and trying their food, this is definitely a show you want to check out.
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August 05, 2021 04:52 UTC
BMA opens care centre for children with virus
BMA opens care centre for children with virusThe Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has opened a care centre for children with Covid-19 who must be temporarily separated from their families. In other cases, the parents are not infected but their children who contracted the virus must be away from home to receive treatment. Families whose children require treatment for Covid-19 can contact the Erawan Centre hotline at 1669 extension 2. The circle already operates a field hospital, which was opened on July 3, offering 178 intensive care unit (ICU) beds. The Army Club centre has the capacity to test 1,000 people a day who can register via the QueQ application.
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August 05, 2021 01:35 UTC
Pushing the limits
The first virtual theatre festival that I participated in was "Isra-Drama: International Exposure Of Israeli Theatre 2020". This past June, I participated in yet another festival I've never been to in-person: Germany's Impulse Theatre Festival. Photo: Pier CarthewBody Of Knowledge (At Home)Samara HerschThe definition of performance and the limits of personal boundaries were definitely tested during this show. These teenagers were not only performers and our guides, but they also sought our advice, opinions and perspectives. These calls were about learning to be an audience to one another, which is part of every performance.
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August 05, 2021 00:11 UTC
Govt starts Pfizer roll-out
A shipment of 1.5 million doses of Pfizer mRNA vaccines donated by the United States arrives at Suvarnabhumi airport on Friday morning. Opas Karnkawinpong, director-general of the Department of Disease Control (DDC), said the DDC has begun distributing the vaccine doses donated by the United States. The surrounding provinces comprise Nonthaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, and Pathum Thani. A total of 1,503,450 Pfizer doses donated by the US arrived at Suvarnabhumi airport last Friday. The previous one-day high for Covid-19 cases was 18,912 last Saturday, when the country also matched its earlier record high of fatalities at 178.
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August 04, 2021 23:15 UTC