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New REITs allow property owners to set buy-back price

NationalSep 19. 2020

By THE NATION

A new category of real estate investment trusts (REIT) will be set up as a measure to help property businesses affected by the Covid-19 crisis.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said the new REITs will come with a buy-back obligation under which properties are sold back to their owners at a specified period and value.

For example, if a hotel’s unit value is Bt100 during normal times, during the Covid-19 crisis, the owner can sell them to the REIT at Bt50 in order to boost financial liquidity.

The owner can specify that he/she will buy the hotel back in five years at Bt70, whether the value then is higher or lower than Bt70.

Under the other category, so-called “REIT with first right”, owners are given first option to buy back their properties but no price is fixed in advance. If the owners are not interested in repurchasing, the properties can be offered to other investors.

The SEC said that REIT investment units will be sold to general investors, with conditions and details similar to debentures.

Official conditions on the new REITs should be effective by the fourth quarter of this year, it added.

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Gundam robots invade Siam Paragon next week

NationalSep 19. 2020

By The Nation

Fans of Japan’s fictional multiverse can feast their eyes on its latest creations at the “Bandai Spirits Hobby Exhibition 2020” from next Wednesday at Siam Paragon mall.

MG 1/100 Justice Gundam (Clear Colour)

The exhibition is being held to mark the 40th anniversary of “Gunpla” – the Gundam plastic models which have gained a huge following worldwide, including in Thailand.

HG 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam Clear Colour Ver

It features a giant 3×3 metres model of an RX-78-2 Gundam manned robot, 40 modified Haropla Mobile Haro, and the Gunpla 40th Anniversary zone, which describe the evolution of Gunpla from past to present.

RG 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam Mechanical Clear Ver

The exhibition also includes a Model Kit Caravan for beginners to build Gunpla, with donated proceeds going to Phramongkutklao Hospital’s Children’s Foundation.

A highlight is the Gunpla 40th Builders Contest, where participants will vie for the title of Thailand’s greatest Gunpla builder.

Haropla Black Tri-Haro (Clear Colour)

Gunpla products will be offered at special prices, while limited items such as the RG 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam Mechanical Clear Ver, MG 1/100 Justice Gundam (Clear Colour), and Haropla Black Tri-Haro (Clear Colour) will be sold exclusively at the showcase.

The exhibition will be held at Siam Paragon’s first-floor Fashion Hall from September 23 to October 4.

Visit Bandai Hobby Thailand Facebook page or contact (02) 610 8000 for more information.

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‘Boss’ to be charged with deadly reckless driving, drug use

NationalSep 18. 2020Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya 

By The Nation

The Attorney-General’s Office announced on Friday it will bring two charges against Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya – reckless driving causing death and drug use.

Its second investigatory panel made the decision after probing details of the aborted hit-and-run case against Vorayuth and examining fresh evidence.

It said the new evidence was sufficient to bring the reckless driving charge, while previous evidence and new findings supported the drugs charge.

The Attorney-General’s Office set up the first panel on July 26 to reinvestigate the hit-and run case after a deputy attorney-general dropped the final charge of reckless driving. The first panel considered evidence that Vorayuth had taken cocaine around the time of the 2012 accident.

However, it also considered new evidence and witnesses that backed the defence case that Vorayuth was not driving recklessly at the time of the accident. This prompted the launch of the second panel on August 4 to look into the possible drug-taking and other new evidence.

The second panel directed police to conduct additional investigation, the findings of which were submitted to the panel on August 31 and September 9.

Vorayuth, scion of one of Thailand’s wealthiest families, was driving his Ferrari in the early hours of September 3, 2012 when it hit and killed Thong Lor traffic policemen Pol Snr Sgt-Major Wichian Klanprasert.

Vorayuth initially faced five charges but all either expired or were dropped. In June, the public prosecutor decided not to press the last charge of reckless driving causing death even though it did not expire until 2027. The move sparked public uproar and allegations that the legal system favoured the rich.

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Super Poll finds over 80% support protesters’ demands

NationalSep 18. 2020

By THE NATION

Nearly 83 per cent of respondents to a recent Super Poll survey support pro-democracy protesters’ key demands – to end state intimidation of critics, dissolve Parliament, and amend the Constitution.

The poll surveyed the opinions of 2,145 professionals and workers across the country from September 10 to 17, said Asst Prof Noppadon Kannika, director of Super Poll Research Centre. 

It found that 82.9 per cent agreed with the protests and their core demands, while 17.1 per cent were opposed. The poll was taken as anti-government demonstrators gathered for a mass protest in Bangkok this weekend.

More than nine out of 10 (94.1 per cent) believed the current political conflict would lead to more severe conflict and damage, as seen in previous years.

Asked to consider winners and losers in the present conflict, 71.9 per cent said the loser would be Thailand itself, via a worsening economic crisis.

Only 17 per cent supported the return of street protests, with 80 per cent opposed.

The poll showed that 92.7 per cent wanted a peaceful democracy in which political conflict was resolved in Parliament and did not spill into the street.

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Medical experts see Covid-19 risk for Thailand from foreigners

NationalSep 18. 2020Dr Yong Poovorawan, an expert virologist at Chulalongkorn University 

By The Nation

The risk of Covid-19 spreading has increased, especially due to labourers coming into Thailand from other countries, Dr Yong Poovorawan, an expert virologist at Chulalongkorn University, said on Thursday.

He said that the total cases in Myanmar had passed Thailand to more than 4,000, with Yangon city being the epicentre of the outbreak. 

“Covid-19 could enter Thailand when someone comes into the country. Both countries have a long border and many natural channels. We need to control  migration to prevent the outbreak,” said Dr Yong.

Chulalongkorn University professor of medicine Dr Thira Woratanarat also warned about the sharp jump in global infections.

“It took 43 days from 10 million cases to 20 million cases [June 27 to August 9],  then took 38 days to 30 million [August 9 to September 16]. Yesterday [Thursday],  new Covid-19 cases had increased dramatically by 325,840 with 5,708 deaths,” Dr Thira said.

He added that the virus stiuation in Europe was getting worse: Spain and France have more than 10,000 new cases, while UK, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, as well as Iran Bangladesh, Philippines, Indonesia and Canada have got more than a thousand per day.

“Recently, Myanmar reported 222 new cases, totalling 4,043 cases with more than 60 deaths. The 14-day quarantine measure is great, but as more people return from abroad, the chance of asymptomatic patients are there. I would like to asked all quarantined people to avoid going out too much. Another 14-day home quarantine is highly recommended.”

Allowing foreginers entry is risky for Thailand and it might be better to follow the sufficiency economy philosophy to lower dependence on foreigners until the virus situation can be contained globally,” said Dr Thira

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Northerners prepare flood defences as Noul blows in

NationalSep 18. 2020

By THE NATION

Residents across the Northeast and North of Thailand rushed to secure their houses and prepare flood defences on Friday as tropical storm Noul arrived in the Northeast.

Locals in one subdistrict of Phichit scrambled to repair their boats after hearing forecasts that heavy rain and strong winds would lash their houses this weekend.

Rang Nok is in a low-lying area and usually the first place to be flooded in Phichit province. Local resident Sa-nguan Boonyaem spoke for many when she said she was concerned about the storm and the flood that would almost inevitably follow.

The storm entered Mukdahan province in the early afternoon on Friday after making landfall over Da Nang in central Vietnam overnight.

It will move west to Kalasin, Khon Kaen and Chaiyaphum provinces before losing intensity after hitting Phitsanulok, said the Meteorological Department.

At the same time, the southwest monsoon will intensify and lash Thailand with more rain, the department added.

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Wat Chantharam’s fish sanctuary dying from lack of fresh water

NationalSep 18. 2020

By The Nation

The fish bank in Uthai Thani’s Wat Chantharam, also known as Wat Thasung, is suffering a crisis as the quality of water has dropped drastically killing hundreds of fish.

A reporter said the water has turned black, is bubbling and stinks.

The temple’s abbot said the level of Sakae Krang River had dropped and was not feeding the bank with fresh water.

The temple has been providing sanctuary to thousands of fish, especially Pangasius, which is sensitive to the quality of water and will certainly die if the problem is not addressed immediately, the abbot said.

The temple has contacted related agencies to test the water’s quality. The dead fish, meanwhile, will be collected to use as fertiliser.

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Bangkok motorists urged to avoid routes around protest this weekend

NationalSep 18. 2020

By THE NATION

Bangkok police have advised motorists to avoid 11 routes around Thammasat University and Sanam Luang this weekend (September 19-20) due to a planned political protest at Thammasat and Government House.

“This Saturday and Sunday, avoid using the following nine roads and two bridges: Rajadamnern Nai Avenue, Lan Luang Road, Rajadamnern Klang Avenue, Din Sor Road, Rajdamnern Nok Avenue, Tanao Road, Phra Pin Klao Road, Jakkapaddipong Road, Wisut Kasat Road, Phra Pin Klao Bridge and Rama VIII Bridge,” said Pol Major-Gen Jirasan Kaewsaeng-Ake, deputy metropolitan police chief.

“People wishing to travel from Phra Nakhon district to Thonburi should use Sawan Khalok Road once they get off the Yommarat Expressway. The road will lead to Rajavithi Road and then Thonburi Bridge,” he added. “If you come from Rama VI Road, take the Liab Khlong Phadung Krungkasem Road which will lead to Yaowarat Road and then Phra Pok Klao Bridge. If you come from Rama IV Road, then take South Sathorn Road and head to Taksin Bridge to cross to Thonburi.”

Those in Thonburi wishing to travel to Phra Nakhon district should use the elevated road to get to Srirat Expressway or use Sirindhorn Road which leads to Krung Thonburi Bridge, he advised.

“If you come via the Memorial Bridge, take Jakphet, Atsadang or Bamrungmuang roads which lead to Rama I Road. Motorists from Phra Pok Klao Bridge can also use Jakphet Road which leads to Machachai Road, then enter Charoen Krung Road and finally reach Rama IV Road.”

Jirasan said at least 300 officials would be deployed to ease traffic flow in any congested areas around the rally venue.

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Learn of conductor Thanapol’s journey in music at Central World on Saturday

NationalSep 18. 2020

By The Nation

Classical music lovers can stop off at CentralWorld on Saturday (September 19) at around 5pm to listen to world-class conductor Thanapol Setabrahmana share his musical journey as part of a talk titled “Thai Tham”.

Thanapol made orchestral music an everyday affair in Thailand by arranging compositions with several local popstars like Bodyslam, Tor+ Saksit and Tattoo Colour.

His most recent works include “Gord Nai Jai” performed by Billkin, “Wan Koei Tuen” by GUNGUN and “True Love” by Boyd Kosiyabong, all of which were performed live with backing from the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra at the “Music Heals 2020” event at the Central World Square on September 11.

The event won such overwhelming feedback that it is being streamed on the giant “panoramix” daily from 7.05pm. Bangkokians have until September 22 to enjoy the music.

For more details on Saturday’s event or future performances, add @CentralLife on Line or visit Central World on Facebook.

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Stay indoors during Storm Noul, warns Meteorological chief

NationalSep 18. 2020

By The Nation

The Meteorological Department has set up a command centre to monitor tropical storm Noul this weekend, Somsak Khaosuwan, department director-general, said on Friday.

Department directors at the command centre on the 11th floor of the 50th Anniversary Building in Bangkok had held a video conference with Meteorological Centres nationwide to monitor the storm situation, he added.

The storm crossed into northeastern Mukdahan province on Friday afternoon and is forecast to bring heavy rain across most of the country this weekend. The Meteorological Department has advised all boats to stay ashore for the next three days.

“People living in at-risk areas should be on alert for heavy rain, flash flooding and strong winds. People can protect themselves from strong winds by not going outdoors and not sheltering under big trees or damaged buildings,” Somsak said.

The public could get updates on the storm at the Meteorological Department’s website, or by calling the weather forecast hotline on 1182, he added.