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Thailand holiday on the cards as nation opens up

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A holiday to Thailand is back on the cards for fully vaccinated travellers from 10-low risk countries following a major announcement from local health officials

Thailand, a nation that once relied on its tourism sector to fuel the economy, now plans to end Covid quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated travellers from at least 10 low-risk nations from 1 November.

Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha stated “this decision comes with some risk” – but it is seen as a key step to revive the country’s collapsed tourism sector.

Thailand is opening up!

The 10 nations seen as low risk include the UK, China, Germany and the United States

The country has been recording more than 10,000 positive infections daily since July, as COVID cases continue in the thousands.

Thailand has fully vaccinated around 32% of its almost 70 million people, with half of the the population receiving at least one dose.

Mr Prayuth stated that Thailand would also allow entertainment venues to reopen on 1st of December and permit alcohol sales.

The PM added that the authorities continue to plan for the full reopening of Thailand, with more countries soon to be announced as permitted to travel.

How it will work:

Referring to visitors from 10 low-risk nations, the nation’s leader stressed that “when they arrive, they should present a [negative] Covid test… and test once again upon arrival”.

If the second test is also negative, any visitor from those countries “can travel freely like Thais”, the prime minister confirmed.

Just over 70,000 visitors came into the country in the first eight months of this year, compared with 40 million in the whole of 2019.

Thailand has reported more than 1.7 million confirmed Covid cases since the pandemic began, with nearly 18,000 deaths, according to America’s Johns Hopkins University.

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US government shutdown delays crucial jobs data

Investors navigate uncertainty as U.S. government shutdown delays jobs data, impacting global markets. #markets #usshutdown #jobs

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Investors navigate uncertainty as U.S. government shutdown delays jobs data, impacting global markets. #markets #usshutdown #jobs


Across the Pacific, attention is on the looming U.S. government shutdown, though investors appear to be looking through the uncertainty for now.

U.S. jobs data, expected this week, has been delayed due to the shutdown, adding another layer of uncertainty for global markets.

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US intel backs Ukraine strikes

Trump approves increased Pentagon role in Ukraine, aiming to weaken Russian funding and considering missile supplies. #ukrainewar #russia #tickernews

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Trump approves increased Pentagon role in Ukraine, aiming to weaken Russian funding and considering missile supplies. #ukrainewar #russia #tickernews


President Trump has approved deeper Pentagon and intelligence agency involvement for Ukraine, a move seen as a major escalation.

The plan aims to cripple key Russian facilities, directly threatening the Kremlin’s war funding.

At the same time, Washington is weighing the supply of Tomahawk and other powerful missiles to strengthen Ukraine’s arsenal.

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Yom Kippur synagogue attack in Manchester leaves two dead

Synagogue attack in Manchester on Yom Kippur kills two; suspect shot dead by police in terror incident

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Synagogue attack in Manchester on Yom Kippur kills two; suspect shot dead by police in terror incident

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– Two people were killed when a man drove into pedestrians and stabbed a security guard during Yom Kippur.
– The suspect, wearing an explosive-like vest, was shot dead by police; two further arrests followed.
Two people were killed on Thursday when a man drove a car into pedestrians and stabbed a security guard outside a synagogue during Yom Kippur ceremonies, UK police confirmed.

The suspect, reportedly wearing a vest resembling an explosive device, was shot dead by police after they responded to the incident at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Northern England.

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British authorities declared the attack a terrorist incident. The police suggested they were aware of the attacker’s identity but could not verify it at that moment. Following the attack, two additional arrests were made.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer, having interrupted his participation in a European summit to address the situation, pledged enhanced security measures for Jewish communities, noting rising antisemitism in the UK since the conflict escalation following Hamas’s October 7 assault on Israel.

Starmer expressed solidarity with the Jewish community, acknowledging their fears and confirming his commitment to counteract rising hatred.

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As the situation unfolded, three other individuals remained in serious condition.

Witnesses described a chaotic scene as police evacuated vulnerable individuals from the synagogue, where many attendees were in traditional dress.

The prompt actions of security staff and law enforcement were credited with preventing further harm. King Charles expressed his deep shock and sorrow regarding the incident.


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