Новости за 08.12.2020

PHNOM PENH: The sister of a missing pro-democracy activist presented evidence to a Cambodian court on Tuesday that she said showed her brother was in the capital Phnom Penh at the time of his alleged abduction by unknown gunmen.

The cabinet on Tuesday resolved to offer long-stay special tourist visas (STV) to visitors from every country instead of only those with low risks of the novel coronavirus.

More than 6,000 people have been caught on charges of illegal entry since May, said the Immigration Bureau.

Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has reacted cautiously to Free Youth’s launch of a new movement, which uses what looks like the hammer and sickle associated with Communism as its symbol.

Thai senators have hit back at a group their US counterparts who called on Thailand last week to uphold democracy and human rights in the wake of the government's handling of recent mass protests.

The House's committee on law and justice will summon a public prosecutor in for questioning to find out why the department did not indict Sakulthorn Juangroongruangkit, a younger brother of politician Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, who played a role in a case in which two people were jailed for taking bribes.

Gulf Energy Development (Gulf) chief executive Sarath Ratanavadi has been rated the richest Thai shareholder for the second year running with stock valued at 115 billion baht, 5.7 billion baht less than last year.

CHIANG RAI: Eight new Covid-19 infections were found in this northern border province on Tuesday, all coming from Myanmar's Tachilek town opposite Mae Sai district, governor Prachon Pratsakul said.

SHANGHAI: A women's university football match in China descended into farce and was eventually called off after players were told that they were not allowed to have dyed hair, state media reported on Tuesday.

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, co-founder of the Progressive Movement group, and young protest leaders on Tuesday acknowledged fresh charges arising from anti-government demonstrations.

RATCHABURI: A 15-year-old boy stabbed and fatally wounded his father with a knife after being told off for playing too much with his smartphone on Monday evening, police said.

Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has voiced support for business owners planning to sue people infected with Covid-19 who re-entered the country illegally, saying they were "selfish and irresponsible" and needed to be taught a lesson.

Four medical personnel infected at quarantine facilities in Bangkok are among 19 new Covid-19 cases reported on Tuesday, raising the total to 4,126.

Four medical personnel infected at quarantine facilities in Bangkok are among 19 new Covid-19 cases reported on Tuesday, raising the total to 4,126.

Pro-democracy activists Patsaravalee "Mind" Tanakitvibulpon, Korakot "Por'' Saengyenphan and seven others reported to Thung Mahamek police on Tuesday to hear lese majeste charges arising from the Oct 26 rally outside German embassy.

SYDNEY: Australia locked in plans on Tuesday to make Facebook Inc and Google pay its media outlets for news content, a world-first move aimed at protecting independent journalism that has drawn strong opposition from the internet giants.

NEW DELHI: Farmers who have been blockading New Delhi on Tuesday launched a one-day, nationwide general strike to push their demands for the government of India to repeal reform laws opening up trade in agricultural produce.

RATCHABURI: A 15-year-old boy stabbed and fatally wounded his father with a knife after being rebuked for playing too much with his smartphone on Monday evening, police said.

PATTANI: A police officer was shot dead by a man riding pillon on a motorcycle in Khok Pho district on Monday night, police said.

Thai fuel consumption in the first 10 months of this year contracted 13% due to the economic recession, according to the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).

Chungha, one of K-pop’s biggest solo stars, has contracted Covid-19.

A woman from Sing Buri probably caught Covid from two Thai women returning from Tachilek while they were waiting for a flight at Chiang Rai airport.

Bangkok ranked the seventh most affordable office market to fit out in Asia-Pacific at US$713 or 21,390 baht per square metre, 170% less expensive than Tokyo, the most expensive, according to property consultant JLL Thailand.

AirAsia Group is focusing on expanding its base in Southeast Asia and is in discussions about starting three new airlines in the region, chief executive officer Tony Fernandes said in an interview on Bloomberg Television.

The Tourism and Sports and Public Health ministries are ready to launch the first medical marijuana tour in Southeast Asia next year as they finalised a draft programme for plantations across Thailand.