Movie Preview: The War With Grandpa | Bangkok Post: learning
Photo courtesy of M PicturesThere can only be one winnerThe War with Grandpa kicks off when a widowed grandfather Ed (Robert De Niro) moves into a house of his daughter Sally Decker (Uma Thurman). His 11-year-old grandson Peter (Oakes Fegley) is the only one in the house who doesn’t welcome him because Peter was forced to give up his bedroom to Ed. After moving to an uncomfortable room for days, Peter decides to do whatever it takes to get his bedroom back and creates a series of pranks to drive his grandpa away. However, Grandpa Ed doesn’t give up the comfy bedroom easy and decides to fight back. Find out who wins in cinemas now.
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October 09, 2020 04:41 UTC
TEST YOURSELF: Hooked on gambling | Bangkok Post: learning
Tik Kanitsarin -- a well-known TV personality and participant of Big Brother in 2006 -- started online gambling, a habit that left her with huge debts. Moreover, the Thailand Youth Institute also revealed that due to the coronavirus pandemic, the number of online gambling websites has increased from 240 in January to over 580 in June. Additionally, in casinos, there is table limit for placing bets but no such limits exist in online gambling, according to Thanakorn Komkris of the Stop Gambling Foundation (SGF). A study revealed that this strategy is quite effective as 15% of people who see such advertisements end up on gambling websites," said Thanakorn. The number of online gambling websites more than doubled in June.
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October 09, 2020 04:30 UTC
PAO polls, charter vote 'can be held simultaneously'
PAO polls, charter vote 'can be held simultaneously'Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam on Thursday said it is possible to hold provincial administrative organisation (PAO) elections and a national referendum on charter amendments at the same time to save money. On Tuesday, the cabinet approved the PAO elections nationwide to be held within 60 days, or in December, as proposed by the EC. Mr Wissanu said that when the charter amendment process is complete, another referendum will be needed for voters to decide whether to accept a charter amendment bill before it is submitted for royal endorsement. He said that holding a referendum and PAO elections at the same time may be another option to consider. Meanwhile, Sukit Attopakorn, adviser to the House speaker, said that officials have verified the names of 101,827 people who signed in support of a charter amendment bill proposed by civil group Internet Law Reform Dialogue (iLaw).
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October 08, 2020 23:26 UTC
No more coups, please
No more coups, pleaseThe new army chief Gen Narongphan Jitkaewtae raised hopes when he said during his first press conference that the chances of a coup are zero. However, confidence in Thailand's democracy -- which has progressed only sporadically during the past eight decades, mainly because of military coups -- plunged immediately, however, after Gen Narongphan set a condition to his vow. Indeed, Gen Narongphan could have done the country a great service had he unconditionally vowed there would be no more coups. That is why it's important for the new army chief to draw a tight line and make a clear, unmistakable statement that the army will stay away from politics and there will be no more military coups in Thailand. In the same interview, the new army chief made several points that could cheer up democracy lovers.
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October 08, 2020 23:03 UTC
B15m resort owned by retired major general being demolished | Bangkok Post: learning
Niphon Chamnonsirisak, director of the Protected Areas Regional 3, on Thursday led a team of Khao Laem National Park officials to Phatsapada Resort. The Phatsapada Resort encroachment case drew the attention of the ministry, and the public. An in-depth investigation by park officials found that a woman with the retired military rank of major general was involved in the illegal encroachment, Mr Niphon said. KANCHANABURI: The 15-million baht Phatsapada Resort, which encroaches on Khao Laem National Park, is being demolished. A backhoe demolishes huts at Phatsapada Resort in Thong Pha Phum district of Kanchanaburi on Thursday.
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October 08, 2020 10:18 UTC
Thursday: 7 more infected arrivals | Bangkok Post: learning
One case is from India, a Thai woman, 25, who returned on Sept 25 on the same flight as seven previously confirmed cases. Her infection was confirmed by the second test on day 11, when she had a cough. A Thai woman, 34, who arrived from the Netherlands on Oct 1 was confirmed infected on day 4. There is one new case from the UAE, a Thai woman aged 23. She arrived on Sept 25 on the same flight as three previously confirmed cases and her infection was confirmed by the second test on day 11.
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October 08, 2020 06:11 UTC
Nai Lert shows private collection
(Photo by Varuth Hirunyatheb)Nai Lert Park Heritage Home has opened the Nai Lert family's private collection for public visits. "The Story of Wood" will tell the story of Nai Lert Park Heritage Home through architecture and collection of antiques including woodcraft, house conservation and home architecture. It was designed by Phraya Bhakdinorasresth (Lert Sresthaputra) to be the permanent residence for him and his family. The project by Chiang Mai Airport Parking Services Company cost 450 million baht. Passengers who purchase the Economy Plus Class tickets will receive priority check-in, 5kg extra baggage allowance, Bangkok Airport lounge access in Suvarnabhumi airport and Business Class meals.
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October 08, 2020 04:07 UTC
Health Ministry wants to cut quarantine period | Bangkok Post: learning
Experts explain various scenarios associated with the spread of Covid-19 at a Public Health Ministry briefing on Wednesday. Photo by Pornprom SatrabhayaThe Public Health Ministry has proposed that the quarantine period for tourists be reduced from 14 to 10 days and will soon ask the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to alter the requirement accordingly. This worst-case scenario is considered unlikely if people continue to cooperate by wearing masks, practising social distancing and washing their hands frequently, said the ministry. Director-general of the Department of Medical Services Somsak Akksilp said about 2,000 beds were available across the country for Covid-19 patients. The anti-viral medication has shown signs of reducing symptoms in Covid-19 patients.
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October 08, 2020 02:26 UTC
Experts urge schools to follow '7 habits' | Bangkok Post: learning
Education experts have urged Thai schools to adopt "The Leader in Me" curriculum to improve children's leadership skills and emotional quotients. The Leader in Me is a philosophy developed by Stephen R Covey, author of the best-selling book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. It aims to teach students life skills and states that leadership, responsibility, accountability, problem solving, adaptability, and social-emotional skills are just as important as maths and reading. Under this educational model, students as young as kindergarteners will learn Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Happy Kids, a spin-off from 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. "Educators should empower students to lead their own learning, not control and direct student learning.
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October 08, 2020 00:22 UTC
Fishermen in Pattani seek help from EU
A group of commercial trawler operators from Pattani has asked for European Union (EU) assistance in relieving impacts caused by the government's policies to control Illegal Unreported and Unregulated Fishing (IUU). "The EU seemed surprised by the information that we gave it and told us to write a report on the impacts of the government's IUU regulations. The EU in 2015 issued Thailand with a yellow card due to its poor performance in stopping IUU fishing, covering the use of illegal fishing gear and illegal workers onboard fishing vessels. The group also asked the government to buy 220 commercial trawlers from owners who want to sell up. Fishermen are facing financial crises from the IUU regulation impacts and are in urgent need of help.
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October 07, 2020 22:52 UTC
Between floods and dust, we never get a break
Between floods and dust, we never get a breakLast week, when Bangkok commuters were stuck in the usual nightmare of paralysed traffic, Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang was already warning us to get prepared for the impending annual PM2.5 pollution. I remember how cartoons in a local newspaper teased Admiral Thiam Makaranon, then Bangkok governor, about the floods during the rainy season in the early 1980s. About 14 billion baht was allocated to build water tunnels and another 791 million baht to dredge waterways across the city. Some 6.16 billion baht will go to the Department of Drainage and Sewerage for flood-mitigation projects. This fiscal year, the Department of Public Works has been awarded 7.8 billion baht.
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October 07, 2020 22:52 UTC
Pay heed to fears of SEC
Pay heed to fears of SECIn proceeding with the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC) that includes an industrial complex in a lush marine area in Songkhla's Chana district, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government has failed to heed concerns of locals over permanent damage to their livelihoods and the environment. At the end of September, the government announced its endorsement of the SEC which fuelled residents' anger. One major problem that occurs since the SEC scheme was put forward: a divide between communities. Of course, industrial development could boost GDP and wealth for certain sectors, especially big business. The government should not wait until the Songkhla locals arrive in Bangkok where a political rally is just around the corner, or things may become too complicated to handle.
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October 07, 2020 22:52 UTC
NACC to re-examine 'Boss' case
NACC to re-examine 'Boss' caseVorayuth: Wanted by InterpolThe National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) plans to re-investigate the police mishandling of the 2012 hit-and-run case involving Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya after receiving a copy of an independent committee's report. The public prosecutors' decision to drop criminal charges against Mr Vorayuth was blamed mainly on a botched police investigation and the report submitted to them by officers. The NACC now aims to re-examine everything that happened from the time the original investigation was launched until the public prosecutors' decision to drop all charges, said Mr Niwatchai. Interpol's red notice issued on Oct 1 for Mr Vorayuth isn't actually an arrest warrant, said Pol Maj Gen Charuwat. Pol Maj Gen Charuwat said the Vicha-led committee's findings so far largely tallied with those of the police's own investigation.
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October 07, 2020 22:41 UTC
Govt to offer tax incentives to boost consumption
Govt to offer tax incentives to boost consumptionPeople shop for books qualified for tax rebates in 2018. The tax incentive scheme for shoppers will return this month. (Post Today photo)The government will offer tax incentives to boost domestic consumption and revive an economy stumbling from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, an official said on Wednesday. Danucha Pichayanan, spokesman for the Center for Economic Situation Administration, said the government will give a tax deduction of up to 30,000 baht on purchases of goods and services from Oct 23 to Dec 31. Books and items under the One-Tambon-One-Product project are included -- but alcohol, cigarettes, lottery tickets, petrol, accommodation and air tickets are excluded from the scheme.
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October 07, 2020 11:26 UTC
Joint panel keeps GDP forecast, but upgrades export outlook
Joint panel keeps GDP forecast, but upgrades export outlookKalin Sarasin, chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking. Thailand's economy is still expected to contract by 7-9% this year, although exports could shrink less than previously projected, because the coronavirus pandemic remains a risk, the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) said on Wednesday. The committee said it stood by its projection of an economc contraction of 7-9% and inflation to fall 1-1.5% this year. However, exports were expected to drop 8-10%, rather than the 10-12% forecast earlier, after recent improved shipments. Southeast Asia's second-largest economy posted its deepest fall in over two decades in the second quarter as the outbreak hammered the key tourism and export sectors, which accounted for about 60% of GDP last year.
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October 07, 2020 07:41 UTC