Mae Sot border tightened after virus surge in Myanmar | Bangkok Post: learning
(Reuters photo)Thai security authorities in Tak are on alert along the border with Myanmar after the neighbouring country reported more than 200 new coronavirus cases. Authorities said all border passes in Mae Sot district and roads to Muang districts will be strictly screened. Mae Sot is the main gateway to Yangon, with the Moei River separating the two countries. The long border in Tak makes it ideal for Myanmar people to cross the river and illegally enter Thailand in search of jobs. Myanmar has reported more than 200 cases of the coronavirus since early last week after a month with no local transmission.
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August 27, 2020 18:58 UTC
dtac boosts sales through its latest personalised lucky number campaign with astrologer Ajarn Chang
dtac boosts sales through its latest personalised lucky number campaign with astrologer Ajarn Changdtac today revealed impressive sales growth thanks to the relaunch one month ago of its popular “personalised lucky number” campaign. Ajarn Chang’s 3 Theories of Lucky Numbersdtac this year worked with Ajarn Chang on an algorithm that considered each of Ajarn Chang’s three lucky number theories. There are, according to Ajarn Chang, two types of lucky numbers: those considered generally lucky, and those which are only lucky for particular individuals, or personalised lucky numbers. dtac’s number health check platform lets users know their personalised lucky – and not so lucky – numbers on a rating scale from D to A+. Ajarn Chang said: “The personalised lucky number program helps you access a genuinely lucky number according to my methodology.
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August 27, 2020 06:11 UTC
Khon extravaganza in Ayutthaya
A khon performance. Ayutthaya is organising a cultural extravaganza for lovers of khon, the majestic masked performance that incorporates various forms of Thai arts. Dubbed the "Ayutthaya Khon Festival", the event will take place on Sept 4-6 on the vast lawn of Chandrakasem National Museum, located in the northeastern corner of the city's Koh Muang area. Every evening of the weekend, there will be a grand khon performance which everybody can enjoy free of charge. Chandrakasem National Museum.
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August 27, 2020 03:45 UTC
Students submit manifesto | Bangkok Post: learning
(Photo by Wichan Charoenkiatpakul)Student leaders from the Free Youth Group on Wednesday submitted their 10-point manifesto on reforming the monarchy to a House committee for consideration. Mr Padipat said the committee had invited four students' groups to a meeting yesterday and listened to their opinions on political issues. The groups included the United Front of Thammasat and Demonstration, the Free Youth group and a pro-monarchy group of vocational students. Meanwhile, two leaders of the Free Youth group -- identified as Ford Thatthep and James Panumas -- were arrested and taken to Samranrat station yesterday on seven charges including sedition. Police have issued arrest warrants for 15 leaders of an anti-government protest on July 18 at the Democracy Monument.
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August 27, 2020 02:46 UTC
The Summer of 'WAP': Cardi B's bawdy bop stokes tensions
The Summer of 'WAP': Cardi B's bawdy bop stokes tensionsUS rapper Cardi B, shown here performing at the 2019 Grammys, has drawn praise and criticism for her unabashed celebration of female sexualityNEW YORK - An unadulterated celebration of female desire brimming with graphic sexual metaphors, Cardi B's summer bop "WAP" featuring Megan Thee Stallion has topped the charts -- and left the American right hot and bothered over the indecency. It's the lyrical delivery that pops: Bronx-born Cardi B and Houston native Megan Thee Stallion relish in spitting out each juicy line. But the backlash hasn't cramped "WAP"'s style: "They keep talking and the numbers keep going up," the 27-year-old Cardi B said recently. Their criticism doesn't surprise Sherri Williams, a mass media scholar at Washington's American University, who has written about Cardi B's brand of feminism. The image didn't seem intended as a criticism -- Cardi B said it embodied the "vibes" of her song.
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August 27, 2020 01:30 UTC
Not quite a staycation
In the evening, the owner of the place or his/her representatives will come to collect the minimal camping fee. Like campsites in national parks, these privately-run places offer basic facilities such as electricity, common bathrooms and toilets and washbasins. The camping fees (electricity included) are 120 baht per night for adults and 60 baht for youngsters 130cm-150cm tall. The camping fee, inclusive of electricity, Wi-Fi and a simple breakfast is 100 baht per head. The camping fee is 120 baht per night per head.
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August 27, 2020 01:19 UTC
AIS opens e-sports studio
AIS opens e-sports studioWinners of competitions hosted by AIS such as Thailand Campus Championship 2020 will be able to practice e-sports at the AIS e-sports studio. Advanced Info Services (AIS), Thailand's largest mobile operator, has launched the AIS e-sports studio to support Thais training to compete at competitions around Southeast Asia. Winners of competitions hosted by AIS will be able to practice e-sports at the studio. Competitions hosted by AIS include the AIS e-sports Thailand Campus Championship 2020, a university challenge that uses the digital infrastructure of AIS 5G and AIS Fibre, with a maximum speed of 1,000/1,000 megabits per second. The company plans to organise two more e-sports tournaments this year beginning with AIS e-sports Thailand Campus Championship 2020 Season 2, and the AIS e-sports Thailand Open Championship for players of all levels.
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August 27, 2020 00:56 UTC
'Mr Prima' held yet again
'Mr Prima' held yet againA Belgian man has been arrested for illegal entry after having worked here for four years in the entertainment business. The man, identified only as "Mr Prima", 49, was nabbed in a rental apartment in Wang Thonglang district of Bangkok. Immigration Bureau (IB) commissioner Sompong Chingduang said yesterday that Mr Prima, who speaks Thai fluently, was arrested in Thailand 20 years ago, then deported, for allegedly forging official documents. He attempted to re-enter the country in 2014 but was turned away at Suvarnabhumni Airport because he had been blacklisted. Meanwhile, the IB announced that a Myanmar man named Sao, 39, had been detained for allegedly possessing 118kg of powdered kratom in Samut Sakhon.
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August 27, 2020 00:33 UTC
Online hate fuels divide
Online hate fuels divideThe past few weeks have seen the country plunge into a deep divide, with people on opposite sides of the political spectrum exploiting social media and digital platforms to exchange hate speech. Attempts have been made to project those demanding reforms as "enemies of the state" with confrontations escalating. The pro-democracy groups have been portrayed as "crossing the line" and heavy-handed measures, the use of sedition laws and intensified anger have ensued. As hatred on digital platforms became rampant, the government has seemingly turned a blind eye as it has prepared no mechanism or legal measures to tackle these online confrontations. There has been no attempt by the state to regulate hate speech from the opposing sides that ignite political tensions.
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August 27, 2020 00:33 UTC
Mongkol off to Trat, vows to help team
Mongkol off to Trat, vows to help teamTrat striker Mongkol Tossakrai. Trat chairman Wichien Supcharoen said: "It is a good deal for our team because Mongkol is an experienced player. Mongkol vowed to help lift the standard of the team. I am ready to play and will do my best to help the team meet their target," he said. Mongkol has played for several clubs including Chiang Rai United, SCG Muang Thong United and Police Tero.
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August 26, 2020 23:59 UTC
DES: Facebook won't take legal action
DES: Facebook won't take legal actionMinister of Digital Economy and Society Buddhipongse Punnakanta speaking at a press conference on Wednesday about illicit content of Facebook. (Photo by Varuth Hirunyatheb)Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DES) Buddhipongse Punnakanta on Wednesday said he does not believe Facebook will take legal action against the government and the DES Ministry in relation to past legal requests since the platform has cooperated well with previous requests. Mr Buddhipongse was speaking at a press conference at the DES Ministry to counter Facebook's legal threat to sue the government for blocking access to accounts deemed defamatory to the monarchy. The minister referred to the Royalist Marketplace page on Facebook operated by Pavin Chachavalpongpun that contains sensitive posts about the monarchy. "As Facebook has blocked access to illicit content, this means the company understands and respects Thai laws," Mr Buddhipongse said.
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August 26, 2020 23:37 UTC
Facebook 'won't take legal action': DES
Facebook 'won't take legal action': DESMinister of Digital Economy and Society Buddhipongse Punnakanta speaking at a press conference on Wednesday about illicit content of Facebook. (Photo by Varuth Hirunyatheb)Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DES) Buddhipongse Punnakanta yesterday said he does not believe Facebook will take legal action against the government and the DES Ministry in relation to past legal requests since the platform has cooperated well with previous requests. Mr Buddhipongse was speaking at a press conference at the DES Ministry to counter Facebook's legal threat to sue the government for blocking access to accounts deemed defamatory to the monarchy. The minister referred to the Royalist Marketplace page on Facebook operated by Pavin Chachavalpongpun that contains sensitive posts about the monarchy. "As Facebook has blocked access to illicit content, this means the company understands and respects Thai laws," Mr Buddhipongse said.
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August 26, 2020 23:37 UTC
Kerry Express prepares IPO for up to 300m shares
Kerry Express prepares IPO for up to 300m sharesA distribution centre at parcel delivery service Kerry Express in Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan faces a considerable spike in volume. Based on Kerry Express Thailand’s IPO prospectus, the company will offer no more than 300 million ordinary shares, equivalent to 17.24% of total issued and paid-up ordinary shares. The company has yet to settle on the period for distributing IPO shares and the IPO price. Shares of major shareholders in Kerry Express Thailand will be diluted after the distribution of IPO shares. SET-listed VGI Plc’s 23% shares in Kerry Express Thailand will also be diluted to 19% after the IPO share distribution.
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August 26, 2020 11:49 UTC
Panel finds 'injustice' in Red Bull scion's hit-and-run case
Panel finds 'injustice' in Red Bull scion's hit-and-run caseVicha Mahakhun, centre, receives a petition from Dr Taejing Siripanich, secretary-general of the Don't Drive Drunk Foundation, who called for a drink driving charge to be pressd against Red Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya, at the Council of State in Bangkok on Wednesday. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)The chairman of the prime minister's committee reviewing the aborted hit-and-run case of Red Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya said his panel saw "injustice" and the "shadow of corruption" in past handling of the prosecution. For the past 7-8 years the case was about to reach the court, but in the end that did not happen," Mr Vicha said. Mr Vicha said his committee would look into whether there was any abuse of power in the way public prosecutors handled the case. Mr Vorayuth, 35, also known as Boss, drove the Ferrari that hit and killed Pol Snr Sgt Maj Wichian Klanprasert, 47, in the early morning of Sept 3, 2012.
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August 26, 2020 09:22 UTC
Wednesday: 1 new Covid returnee case | Bangkok Post: learning
(Photo: Chanat Katanyu)The government on Wednesday reported detecting one new case of Covid-19, a returnee from India, raising the total to 3,403. The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration said the Thai businessman, aged 38, arrived on Aug 8 on the same flight as 21 earlier confirmed cases. The death toll has remained at 58 since June 2. The death toll was up by 6,261 to 823,266. Thailand ranked 140th by number of confirmed cases.
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August 26, 2020 05:03 UTC