Pickup hits motorbike, both go up in flames
Pickup hits motorbike, both go up in flamesThe pickup and motorcycle burn fiercely after the crash on Lopburi Rames road in Songkhla's Bang Klam district on Monday. (Photo: Assawin Pakkawan)SONGKHLA: Three people, including a little boy, were injured when the motorcycle they were travelling on was hit from behind by a pickup and the two vehicles were engulfed in flames, in Bang Klam district on Monday night. The accident occurred about 7.20pm on the out-bound side of Lopburi Rames road in front of a furniture shop in Moo 7 village of tambon Tha Chang, Bang Klam district, police said. The motorcycle became stuck underneath the pickup and was dragged along the road surface for about 100 metres. The pickup driver, Apichart Kanngan, was detained for questioning and possible legal action.
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July 07, 2020 03:00 UTC
Trump, black NASCAR driver in war of words over noose protest
Trump, black NASCAR driver in war of words over noose protestNASCAR's only African American full time driver Bubba Wallace (left) successfully campaigned for a ban on flying the Confederate flag at races. The noose discovery was made shortly after Wallace had successfully campaigned for a ban on flying the controversial Confederate flag at NASCAR, a popular sport with conservative Americans. Trump also claimed in his tweet that the ban and the noose controversy had "caused lowest ratings EVER!" NASCAR president Steve Phelps noted after the inquiry had finished that "the noose was real" and "our initial reaction was to protect our driver." The demonstrations have seen attacks on symbols of the country's slave-holding history such as the Confederate flag and statues of Confederate generals.
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July 07, 2020 02:48 UTC
US says foreign students whose classes move online cannot stay
US says foreign students whose classes move online cannot stayGeorgetown University, in the US capital, has many foreign students who could be affected by the new government rules. WASHINGTON: The United States said Monday it would not allow foreign students to remain in the country if all of their classes are moved online in the fall because of the coronavirus crisis. Universities with a hybrid system of in-person and online classes will have to show that foreign students are taking as many in-person classes as possible, to maintain their status. "Foreign students are being threatened with a choice: risk your life going to class-in person or get deported," he said. The largest number of international students came from China, followed by India, South Korea, Saudi Arabia and Canada.
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July 07, 2020 02:03 UTC
'Race against time' in Japan floods, 50 feared dead
'Race against time' in Japan floods, 50 feared deadRescue workers are battling against time to reach stranded people. YATSUSHIRO, Japan: Emergency services in western Japan were "racing against time" on Tuesday to rescue people stranded by devastating floods and landslides, with at least 50 feared dead and more torrential rain forecast. An official in the hardest-hit region of Kumamoto told AFP that 49 were now confirmed dead with one other feared dead. "We are racing against time," Yutaro Hamasaki, a Kumamoto official, told AFP early Tuesday morning. "I have 20 years of rafting experience, but I never dreamed" of rowing the boat through the city, the veteran paddler told AFP.
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July 07, 2020 02:03 UTC
Art world, politicians salute talent of Morricone
Art world, politicians salute talent of MorriconeEnnio Morricone, the iconic composer, died aged 91ROME - Big names from Hollywood, music and politics lined up on Monday to praise the talent and the legacy of Italian maestro Ennio Morricone, after the iconic composer died aged 91, with Antonio Banderas saluting "a big master of cinema." - Edgar Wright, British screenwriter and producer -"He could make an average movie into a must see, a good movie into art, and a great movie into legend." - Goldfrapp -"Sad to hear about the passing of Ennio Morricone today. - Yo-Yo Ma -"I'll never forget the way Ennio Morricone described music as 'energy, space, and time.' - Jean-Michel Jarre, French musician -"Ennio Morricone was a source of constant inspiration, like a member of my family... he was omnipresent in my life."
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July 07, 2020 02:03 UTC
Tension mounts in Premier League relegation battle
Tension mounts in Premier League relegation battleDeclan Rice is key to West Ham's survival bidLONDON - Tension is mounting at the bottom of the Premier League as the fight to avoid relegation heads towards a dramatic conclusion. Bournemouth and Aston Villa, who currently fill the remaining two places in the relegation zone, are locked in a four-team battle for survival with fellow strugglers Watford and West Ham. The second bottom Cherries, one point from safety, face Tottenham, Leicester and Manchester City in their next three games. West Ham have now lost 24 points from winning positions in the Premier League this season, more than any other side. But with games against Norwich, Watford and Aston Villa to come, their forward Michail Antonio is confident of beating the drop.
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July 07, 2020 01:18 UTC
Through thick & thin
"The first rule is Thin & Thick. "This theory suggests you apply a thick layer of make-up to parts with thick skin, and a thin layer to parts with thin skin, in order to make the face appear small and three dimensional." "Since the skin is quite thick, you should apply more product to this part," she explained. Eyes and lips also have thin and thick parts that call for varying product amounts and application methods. The hydrating cream has been reworked in two new formulas: Essential Mool Cream Brightening, and Essential Mool Cream Light.
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July 07, 2020 00:22 UTC
Why Thailand’s dire economic outlook is worst in Asia
Why Thailand’s dire economic outlook is worst in AsiaImmigration officers stand in front of an empty arrivals hall at Suvarnabhumi airport amid the spread of the coronavirus disease on Friday. Yet its economic outlook is the darkest in Asia. The government is banking on increased domestic travel to save the tourism sector, with the coronavirus pandemic still keeping foreigners home. Efforts to kindle domestic tourism won’t offset the tremendous losses to this critical industry, which last year made up about one-fifth of Thailand’s economy. The central bank has showed concern about the baht’s strength, which hampers exports and will complicate the economic recovery.
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July 07, 2020 00:11 UTC
Brazil's Bolsonaro takes virus test after showing symptoms
Brazil's Bolsonaro takes virus test after showing symptomsBrazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, a coronavirus skeptic, has been tested for the virus after showing symptomsBRASíLIA - Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, who has long minimized the risks posed by the coronavirus, said Monday he had been tested after showing symptoms including a fever. Bolsonaro told CNN Brazil that he underwent an X-ray of his lungs at a military hospital as a precaution, and that the virus test results would come on Tuesday. On Monday, the far-right leader made more changes to weaken a law requiring that face masks be worn in public places in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Now he has also vetoed articles requiring masks be worn in prisons and another obliging businesses to provide information on how to wear masks properly. Some states have already made the wearing of masks mandatory, but this was the first such law on a national level.
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July 07, 2020 00:00 UTC
Firms advised to shun lay-offs, think long-term
Firms advised to shun lay-offs, think long-termCompanies should avoid lay-offs for the sake of short-term profit as they could be stuck with huge pension liabilities for their laid-off workers, while having to rehire more staff to deal with an expected economic rebound in the second half of the year, says human resources consultancy Mercer Thailand. He said if Thailand does not experience a second wave of the pandemic, demand and other economic variables will continue to improve and give firms leeway to retain employees. "Thailand is still a very labour intensive country and companies can see benefits from holding on to their workers to meet future demand increases." Pension liabilities are another factor that make lay-offs a less ideal option in the third quarter and fourth quarter, said Kasin Sutuntivorakoon, wealth business leader of Mercer Thailand. "We believe lay-offs could be a double jeopardy for companies," Mr Kasin said.
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July 06, 2020 23:48 UTC
Investment-grade firms avoid BSF
Investment-grade firms avoid BSFNone of the companies with investment-grade credit ratings sought financial assistance from the central bank's Corporate Bond Stabilisation Fund (BSF), reflecting they are still able to access funding sources, says the head of the Public Debt Management Office. Lack of participation in the BSF bodes well, as it indicates that funding sources are still accessible, said Patricia Mongkhonvanit, who is also a member of the BSF committee. One company applied for BSF funding in early April, but eventually sought another source of funding, she said. The BSF is a 400-billion-baht bridge financing facility to help investment-grade corporate bond issuers that are unable to fully roll over bonds maturing during 2020-21. To make the BSF the last resort for corporate bond issuers, the fund charges higher rate than banks and its conditions are quite tough.
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July 06, 2020 23:48 UTC
Shake Djibouti
Djibouti, officially known as the Republic of Djibouti, is one of continental Africa's smallest countries. Djibouti, it turns out, is another example that was relatively unknown until last month, when Ostinato Records put out the first international release of The Dancing Devils Of Djibouti by Groupe RTD. Executive producer of the Djibouti project, Vik Sohonie, told World beat that the new album is a "contemporary, studio recorded companion to Sweet As Broken Dates". This is a historic album, the first international release from Djibouti, and the music on it confirms the many cultural influences that make Djibouti unique -- Arabic, East African, Indian Ocean, Indian, international genres like reggae and so on. We are left with the enticing prospect of a future compilation from the Djibouti music archives; let's hope the authorities are willing to join the party.
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July 06, 2020 23:48 UTC
Solar leader SPCG cuts 2020 growth estimate
Solar leader SPCG cuts 2020 growth estimateSPCG's Solar Power Korat 1 in Nakhon Ratchasima will see adder tariffs expire this year. So far SPCG has invested in 36 solar farms in Thailand with a total capacity of 260MW. SET-listed SPCG, the largest solar farm operator by capacity, is slashing its 2020 revenue estimate, expecting growth of only 3.3% because of the pandemic. Earlier this year, before the outbreak spread worldwide, the company estimated 25% growth to 6.7 billion baht, fuelled by its new businesses. The company remains firm on its plan to expand solar power capacity to 3,000MW by 2037.
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July 06, 2020 23:48 UTC
Ascent readies chopper rides
Ascent readies chopper ridesAscent Asia co-founders Lionel Sinai-Sinelnikoff and Darren T'ng. Ascent Asia announced it will soon launch its helicopter ride-hailing service in Thailand with flights in Bangkok, Chon Buri, Rayong, Hua Hin and Pattaya, with flights starting at 8,000 baht per seat. Ascent Asia, based in Singapore, is on a trial run in Thailand, after having already been operating for over a year in the operations in the Philippines with flights in Manila and surrounding cities. "Being able to sell rides based on a ride share system allows you to purchase very affordably," said Darren T'ng, co-founder and chief commercial officer of Ascent. "Urban air mobility has been a growing trend in the last few years especially with Ascent in Asia.
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July 06, 2020 23:48 UTC
Surge in NYC shootings fuels police reform debate
Surge in NYC shootings fuels police reform debateProtesters and police in Brooklyn on 17 June 2020NEW YORK - New York reeled from a spate of holiday weekend shootings Monday, with police fueling controversy by partially attributing them to reforms undertaken following the death in custody of George Floyd. The Big Apple was rocked by 45 shootings -- which resulted in 11 deaths -- over the long July 4th weekend, up from just 16 shootings for the same period in 2019. Monahan also denounced a new law that bars New York police officers from keeping a suspect on the ground by pressing on his chest. In a tweet Monday, he accused the Democratic mayors of New York and Chicago of protecting criminals. New York was once one of America's most violent cities but crime has been steadily decreasing since the 1990s.
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July 06, 2020 23:48 UTC