Debutant Jazz puts on a show at Masters
Debutant Jazz puts on a show at MastersThailand's Jazz Janewattananond plays a shot in the first round of the Masters. afp Rob CarrAugusta: Jazz Janewattananond had a solid debut at the Masters, shooting a three-under-par 69 in the first round to stay four strokes off the lead on Thursday. His tied 14th result at the 2019 PGA Championship remains his career best major finish to date. Paul Casey also took full advantage of a three-hour storm delay, matching the lowest major round of his career with a seven-under 65 to seize the lead. Casey is chasing his first major title at age 43 but had his best major finish, a runner-up spot, in August at the PGA Championship.
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November 13, 2020 23:48 UTC
Come clean on Mor Chit
Come clean on Mor ChitLast week, a group of residents in Soi Vibhavadi 5 staged a protest against the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration for a land appropriation bid that will swallow their houses and property near the Skytrain depot, formerly the Mor Chit bus terminal, in order to accommodate an elevated road construction project. Previously, there were reports that Mor Chit bus terminal would be moved back to its old plot. Besides, confusion reigns after the Transport Ministry said it has no plans to relocate the Mor Chit bus terminal. The company has had big plans for developing the current Mor Chit Bus Terminal, because the present location has ample space for public inter-provincial buses without causing traffic congestion or pollution within local communities. In July, the Transport Company announced it plans to build an 800-metre skywalk which will provide a connection between Mor Chit terminal and the Bang Sue Grand Station.
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November 13, 2020 22:52 UTC
A more unequal society than ever before
A more unequal society than ever beforeLocal small business operators and retailers in Kanchanaburi are protesting against a giant retail chain that will deal a heavy blow to their trade. (Bangkok Post photo)In 1982 a major Swiss bank listed Thailand as the most unequal in the world, ahead of Russia and India. In fact, for the past several years, Thailand has been rated by various institutions as one of the most unequal countries. CP Retail Development belongs to the massive conglomerate CP Group, the operator of the omnipresent 7-Eleven convenience store chain. We now have a modern trade behemoth that is capable of bending retail trade to its will.
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November 13, 2020 22:52 UTC
WHO: 'Entire world' must benefit from vaccine
A researcher works in a laboratory at the vaccine unit of the French drugmaker Sanofi's Pasteur plant in Marcy-l'Etoile, France. (Reuters Photo)The head of the World Health Organization hailed the rapid progress towards a Covid-19 vaccine but insisted Friday that every country had to reap the benefits. “Never in history has vaccine research progressed so quickly. We must apply the same urgency and innovation to ensuring that all countries benefit from this scientific achievement,” said Tedros. The UN health agency’s director-general thanked Thailand and Italy for offering to provide materials and pioneer the new approach, and Switzerland for offering a laboratory.
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November 13, 2020 13:18 UTC
'Yorkshire Ripper' dies at 74
Peter Sutcliffe, one of Britain's worst serial killers, had Covid but refused treatmentLONDON: One of Britain’s most notorious serial killers, “Yorkshire Ripper” Peter Sutcliffe, died on Friday aged 74, the government said. The hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper was one of Britain’s biggest-ever manhunts but police failings to catch him led to an overhaul of how criminal investigations are conducted. “It’s the victims that served the life sentence and then the victims’ families that really serve the true life sentence. Marcella Claxton, who survived an attack by Sutcliffe 44 years ago, told Sky News she still felt the effects. Richard McCann, whose mother Wilma was Sutcliffe’s first victim in October 1975, told Sky News he had “ruined so many lives”.
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November 13, 2020 12:00 UTC
Abhisit calls for 'clear signal' from Prayut on charter change
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha smiles as he attends a ceremony to inaugurate the new-look Khao San Road on Oct 30. (Photo by Pornprom Satrabhaya)Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Friday called for a clear signal from Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha over charter amendments before the issue comes to the floor of Parliament next week. The former Democrat Party leader said attempts to amend the constitution still needed a clear supporting signal from Gen Prayut to move it through Parliament. “Frankly speaking, the charter amendment issue will go through Parliament if the prime minister gives it a push,” Mr Abhisit said after meeting with Parliament President Chuan Leekpai. A clear stance by the prime minister on charter change will help ease political tensions, he added.
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November 13, 2020 11:48 UTC
Eating disorders: Eat to live, not live to eat
Many medical experts have categorised eating disorders as a range of psychological conditions that cause unhealthy eating habits. For some, eating disorders can cause serious health consequences and may even result in death if proper steps are not taken. Eating disorder statistics worldwideAccording to singlecare.com, some leading indicators include the following:Global eating disorder prevalence increased from 3.4% to 7.8% between 2000 and 2018. Japan has the highest prevalence of eating disorders in Asia, followed by Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and South Korea. Common types of eating disorders include the following:Bulimia nervosa: Symptoms include purging, taking laxatives, exercising, or fasting to avoid weight gain after excessive eating.
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November 13, 2020 09:33 UTC
Friday: 9 more arrivals have Covid | Bangkok Post: learning
(Photo: Pornprom Satrabhaya)Nine new coronavirus infections were reported on Friday, quarantined arrivals from seven countries, raising the total number of cases to 3,861. There were three cases from Switzerland - a 76-year-old Swiss man and his Thai wife, 52, and a 74-year-old Swiss man. From Kuwait, a 43-year-old Kuwaiti arrived on Nov 7 and his infection was detected on Nov 10. The eighth and ninth cases arrived from France and the UK, and had both earlier been detected with the coronavirus disease and treated. A retired 66-year-old British man who arrived from the UK on Nov 6 had been previously diagnosed infected on Oct 16 and treated.
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November 13, 2020 07:18 UTC
Cops bend to royalist mob
The angry protest prompted Mr Thanathorn to cancel the meeting. Protest leaders, however, insisted they did not plan to attack Mr Thanathorn, had they met him. The Wednesday commotion caused Mr Thanathorn to cancel his plan to visit Surat Thani yesterday for fear of similar confrontations. Worse, the Progressive Movement has complained that the chaos in Nakhon Si Thammarat was not the first time that group members had been intimidated. As of press time yesterday, Nakhon Si Thammarat police were not certain whether the yellow-shirt mob would be prosecuted.
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November 12, 2020 23:26 UTC
South Korean soldier causes Covid scare | Bangkok Post: learning
A Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTAF) spokesman said the South Korean tested negative for the virus and showed no symptoms before departing Thailand. However, he tested positive for the coronavirus after arriving at Incheon Airport on Nov 8. A South Korean soldier has tested positive for Covid-19 after returning home from Thailand. Soldiers shake hands at the end of a Cobra Gold exercise in Thailand in March 2020Click "play" to listen to South Korean soldier causes Covid scare and "Download" to keep this file for educational purpose. - ตรวจพบว่าไม่ติดเชื้อtest positive : to show in a medical test that a particular virus, bacteria, disease or drug is present in the body - ตรวจพบว่าติดเชื้อ
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November 12, 2020 23:26 UTC
Giant free-trade deal close
Journalists at Government House record the 23rd Asean-China Summit attended by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha via teleconference on Thursday. The RCEP signing is expected in a virtual session on Sunday, the last day of the 37th Asean Summit and related meetings chaired by Vietnam. Malaysia's Trade Minister Azmin Ali told reporters the deal would be signed on Sunday, calling it the culmination of "eight years of negotiating with blood, sweat and tears". Still, many countries participating in the trade deal are also wary of becoming too economically dependent on China. Meanwhile, several sticking points remained among RCEP nations just days before the signing.
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November 12, 2020 23:15 UTC
S.African song 'Jerusalema' is global lockdown hit
S.African song 'Jerusalema' is global lockdown hitMaster KG , the South African DJ behind the global pop hit "Jerusalema", performs at the Sand Festival on the beaches of Lake Malawi on November 1. "The feedback was crazy," says 24-year-old South African artist Master KG, who co-wrote and performs the disco-house track with Nomcebo Zikode. Lucius Banda, organiser of the annual Sand Music Festival on the shore of Lake Malawi, says "Jerusalema" became a "Covid anthem" -- a source of joy at grim times. - Live performance -Master KG, whose real name is Kgaogelo Moagi, told AFP that he was continuing with life as normal despite the song's huge success. "But he didn't even know that the song was on number one in Germany," Loopro said, adding that the last time an African song had topped the charts in his country was three decades ago.
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November 12, 2020 08:37 UTC
TEST YOURSELF: Kicked out | Bangkok Post: learning
"When I asked my son about the purpose of the young protesters, he couldn't answer. Reportedly, there is an increasing number of cases of students being kicked out of the house by their parents over their political views. "I am a university student who got kicked out of my house by my parents due to our different views in politics. COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWNAside from the Mirror Foundation, Childline Thailand Foundation's hotline 1387 is also ready to help young protesters. "Our campaign says that we are available to help young people anytime.
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November 12, 2020 08:26 UTC
Thai Airways posts huge loss | Bangkok Post: learning
Thai Airways International planes sit idle at Suvarnabhumi airport. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)Thai Airways International has posted a huge loss for the third quarter after the coronavirus pandemic shut down global tourism. Mr Chansin said the Covid-19 pandemic was still having a major impact on business, limiting air travel worldwide and keeping foreign tourists away. Tourism is a key driver of the Thai economy, accounting for around 20% of gross domestic product. Thailand had 6.7 million foreign visitors in the first nine months of the year, down about 77% from almost 30 million last year, according to figures from the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
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November 12, 2020 06:22 UTC
Angry royalist mob forces Thanathorn to cancel meeting | Bangkok Post: learning
Mr Thanathorn was supposed to meet a group of students on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, dozens of yellow-shirted people converged amid tight security to protest against Mr Thanathorn near a hotel where he was to meet the group's election candidates. Mr Thanathorn is accused of being a key supporter of anti-government protesters who have demanded the prime minister's resignation, a charter rewrite and monarchy reforms. Police were deployed to maintain order at the site and keep the crowd from entering the compound of a hotel where Mr Thanathorn had booked to stay. The crowd dispersed when they were sure Mr Thanathorn had left.
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November 12, 2020 02:37 UTC