Thailand's football league season in balance
Players and officials pose with the Thai League 1 trophy ahead of the 2020 season in February. The 2020 domestic league season is hanging in the balance as the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has asked clubs whether they want to play the remainder of the campaign. Somyot said playing the remaining games of the season could mean teams receive less subsidy from the FAT. "Due to the Covid-19 pandemic ... Thai football and involved parties have been affected," Pol Gen Somyot said in the letter. "This has affected the income of the Football Association of Thailand and clubs to the extent that some clubs face difficulties to continue their teams."
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July 14, 2020 22:52 UTC
Fisherman alarm just 'fake news'
Fisherman alarm just 'fake news'Phuket officials yesterday insisted that a fisherman who suddenly turned up at a local hospital was a Thai man, not Indonesian, as widely reported. Dr Thanit Sermkaew, director of the Phuket Provincial Health Office, said the story that had gone viral online about an Indonesian fisherman who sneaked into Phuket was "fake news". "This fisherman is not from an Indonesian fishing crew and above all, he is not infected with Covid-19." Dr Thanit insisted the fisherman was a Thai national named Kamol Chaitonchueak, who had been staying in Phuket ever since the pandemic struck early this year. Dr Thanit insisted the Phuket province had strict anti-Covid measures in place.
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July 14, 2020 22:52 UTC
Chronicling the past
To mark its 10th anniversary, the gallery has reunited six veteran artists for the "Conflicted Visions Again" exhibition to illustrate Thailand's political and social landscape over the past six years. So, I wanted to explore their viewpoints of politics and society over the past six years. "Apart from photography, I have also produced a book about Thai politics which spans a decade. I questioned if these images ought to be stored as archives of Thai politics," Miti said. Children are like a blank canvas and their future is the outcome of the past and present.
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July 14, 2020 22:52 UTC
Interior Ministry hints at local polls
At least one type of local election is expected some time before the end of this year, according to Deputy Interior Minister Niphon Bunyamanee. "There must be at least one type of local election this year," he said, when asked before he attended yesterday's cabinet meeting. The ministry will have to first discuss with the Election Commission (EC) about the organisation of new local elections and then the EC will decide again when local elections will actually be held, he said. He said all sides concerned may now begin preparing for new local elections. There are four types of local election -- provincial administration organisations (PAOs); tambon administration organisations (TAOs); municipalities of three levels; and special administrative areas -- the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and Pattaya City.
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July 14, 2020 22:52 UTC
Prayut lures Chinese back
Prayut lures Chinese backPrime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, right, has a phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping at Government House to mark the 45th anniversary of the establishment of Thai-Chinese diplomatic relations. The government spokesperson team said the call was made during a phone conversation with President Xi Jinping on Tuesday. Gen Prayut also asked China to consider importing more farm products from Thailand, a request the Chinese president reportedly promised to implement through existing trade cooperation mechanisms. Thailand is still interested in learning from China's experience, including how it is tackling poverty, Gen Prayut reportedly said. During the call with Mr Xi, Gen Prayut also shared Thailand's experience in handling the outbreak with the Chinese leader and praised him for managing the outbreak in China.
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July 14, 2020 22:52 UTC
Underpass scheme faces additional 3-year delay
Underpass scheme faces additional 3-year delayNAKHON RATCHASIMA: A long-delayed project to build an underpass in the city centre could go ahead within the next three years provided it passes an environmental impact assessment (EIA), according to the provincial office. The underpass was designed in 2007 to alleviate traffic congestion where Highway 2 (Mittraphap Road) and Highway 224 intersect in tambon Nai Muang of Muang district. On Tuesday, about 250 people attended a meeting to review methods of assessing the environmental impact. The meeting was attended by representatives from the provincial office, the Department of Highways, the environmental office, the consultancy firm, the provincial chamber of commerce and local residents. At the time of the project's design, the underpass was estimated to cost 300 million baht.
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July 14, 2020 22:52 UTC
Plan in motion to rescue SMEs from ruin
Plan in motion to rescue SMEs from ruinSome small and medium enterprises (SMEs) affected by Covid-19's economic impact could soon qualify for government assistance after the Legal Execution Department began adjusting its criteria to allow businesses to enter rehabilitation. Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin said yesterday many SMEs are suffering from a liquidity crunch from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, prompting foreclosures. He said the cabinet was asked to allow the department to adjust the criteria SMEs must meet to seek government assistance to cushion the impact. However, Mr Somsak said SMEs at least two million baht in debt would qualify for rehabilitation. In practice, the SMEs would come up with a rehabilitation plan to be approved by creditors.
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July 14, 2020 22:52 UTC
Plug virus loopholes, orders PM
He ordered the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to review the easing of Covid-19 restrictions to plug loopholes in disease control measures. Besides diplomats and their families, flights from foreign countries, including military aircraft, will have to follow these measures, Gen Prayut said. As a result, 1,889 local people who went to the same malls as the Egyptian who tested positive now face home quarantine. It's a lack of discipline, showing disregard for the rules and the common good," Gen Prayut said. Gen Prayut said the visitors who left the quarantine facility breached regulations.
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July 14, 2020 22:41 UTC
World population in 2100 could be 2 billion below UN projections
Sub-Saharan Africa, meanwhile, will triple in size to some3 billion people, with Nigeria alone expanding to almost 800 million in 2100, second only to India's 1.1 billion. At the other end of the spectrum, 2.37 billion people -- more than a quarter of the global population -- will be over 65 years old by then. In Nigeria, by contrast, the active labour force will expand from 86 million today to more than 450 million in 2100. Until now, the United Nations -- which forecasts 8.5, 9.7 and 10.9 billion people in 2030, 2050 and 2100, respectively -- has virtually had a monopoly in projecting global population. "Continued global population growth through the century is no longer the most likely trajectory for the world's population."
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July 14, 2020 22:30 UTC
Prayut apologises, vows to step up measures
Prayut apologises, vows to step up measuresPrime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha apologises for lax measures to let an Egyptian soldier who tested positive for Covid-19 go around in Rayong. (File photo)Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has apologised to the people for lax Covid-91 measures which failed to effectively put dozens of foreign visitors in quarantine. Gen Prayut made the remark after some of the 31 Egyptian soldiers in Rayong province had gone shopping downtown and one of them was a confirmed case. Flights from foreign countries, including military aircraft, will have to follow these measures, he said. She added she would like to see strict measures applied to all foreigners and not just Thais.
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July 14, 2020 13:30 UTC
‘Nobody Will Be Left Behind’ project by MSDHS supports underprivileged and disabled and restores burned houses
One day prior to the visit, MSDHS Minister conveyed the message that His Majesty the King wishes Thai people happiness without difficulties. “As MSDHS Minister, I have to take care of people and find plausible solutions,” added the MSDHS minister. However, through relentless practice, he now has daily life skills that enabled him to succeed in the National Handicapped Handicap Competition and International Handicap Competition Electronic Circuit Assembly. He has received many prestigious awards, including gold medals at the 5th and 7th National Handicap Handicraft Competition and bronze medals at the 7th and 9th International Handicap Competition. In this regard, MSDHS has designated him as “Disabled Person Role Model in Ratchaburi Province 2020”.
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July 14, 2020 12:45 UTC
AP ahead in full swing, showing backlog at over 56,100 million
They will be mixed products to meet a demand for residences in the form of single detached home, duplex home and townhome at a price of Bht 1.5 million – Bht 9 million. For Bangkok, the company plans to launch 21 new projects, of which 8 are single detached home projects worth Bht 7,970 million and 13 are townhome projects worth Bht 13,330 million. In total, it will launch 26 new projects worth Bht 26,000 million in the second half of the year. This year, AP Thailand has launched 40 new projects worth 41,500 million, of which 18 are single detached home projects worth Bht 20,470 million and 17 are townhome projects worth Bht 16,330 million and 5 are upcountry projects worth Bht 4,700 million. It began delivering in the first half of the year of Life Ladprao worth Bht 8,000 million and Aspire Sukhumvit – Onnut worth Bht 1,600 million.
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July 14, 2020 12:11 UTC
Government apologises for Rayong Covid case | Bangkok Post: learning
Dr Taweesilp Visanuyothin, spokesman of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, speaks to reporters at Government House in Bangkok. Dr Taweesilp referred to the 31 Egyptian military visitors who stopped over in the eastern province of Rayong on their way to China. The spokesman said the delegation arrived on military flights at U-Tapao airport in Rayong on July 8. On July 9 they left U-Tapao airport for Chengdu City, China. He said such visitors were normally quarantined at Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport hotel.
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July 14, 2020 07:52 UTC
One.Six Development Llaunches “Story of THE STRAND”
One.Six Development Llaunches “Story of THE STRAND”One.Six Development Llaunches “Story of THE STRAND” about inspiration and design of new ultra-luxury mixed-use condo in thonglorTHE STRAND THONGLOR is an ultra-luxury condo with a “Minimal Luxury” concept by Thonglor BTS Station. The project was developed by One.Six Development and Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited (MQDC). One.Six Development has launched a video named “Story of THE STRAND” to keep people closely updated on “THE STRAND THONGLOR” and share fascinating insights on the project. THE STRAND THONGLOR is a mixed-use ultra-luxury condo under the concept ‘Essentially More’, developed by One.Six Development, a new-generation developer. To stay updated on THE STRAND THONGLOR project, follow us at Facebook and Instagram @onesixdevelopment or Call 1265
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July 14, 2020 06:56 UTC
MEA inspects electricity security at Bang Sue Canal drainage tunnel
MEA inspects electricity security at Bang Sue Canal drainage tunnelMr. Samreang Cheawchukool, Assistant Governor of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), along with the Department of Drainage & Sewerage, Bangkok, visited the Bang Sue Canal drainage tunnel to inspect the electricity system, install security equipment for the pumping station, and prepare and rehearse plans for effective drainage at Kiakkai Pumping Station, Pracharat 1 Road, Dusit, on July 9, 2020. The assistant governor said that MEA, as a state-owned power distribution unit under the Ministry of Interior, recognises the importance of quality electricity distribution, including good handling of emergencies and disruptions, in Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan areas. For the power distribution system of the pumping stations, the MEA mobilised staff to inspect the system before the rainy season at ten important locations including pumping stations, drainage tunnels, and tunnels, out of all 492 service areas, to ensure full efficiency and safety during the rainy season. If people see damaged electrical cables or electrical equipment, they are asked to notify MEA officials via: all district offices, MEA Call Center at 1130, MEA social media platforms, or MEA Smart Life application on iOS and Android smartphones 24-hour downloadable at http://onelink.to/measmartlife. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/497340003626475/posts/3717144478312662/Website: https://www.mea.or.th/content/detail/87/5422Twitter: https://twitter.com/mea_news/status/1281778386193412096?s=21Gnews: https://gnews.apps.go.th/news?news=64449Line OA: https://timeline.line.me/post/_dQn9zGwXj83CxqzRN98kNgtqOGsCdIGLMSbrTR8/1159443429901061807
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July 14, 2020 06:33 UTC