webfact Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Scientists grow human eggs to full maturity in a lab By Kate and Kelland A series of magnified images show human eggs in development stages. Prof. Evelyn Telfer and Dr. Marie McLaughlin/University of Edinburgh/Handout via REUTERS LONDON, Feb 9 - Scientists have succeeded for the first time in growing human eggs in a laboratory from the earliest stages in ovarian tissue all the way to full maturity - a scientific step that had previously been taken in mice. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024243-scientists-grow-human-eggs-to-full-maturity-in-a-lab/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 'Rarest white diamond ever' to be sold in London An assistant holds a 102.34 carat white diamond at Sotheby's auction house in London, Britain February 8, 2018. REUTERS/Hannah McKay LONDON (Reuters) - A flawless diamond, the size of a large strawberry, is expected to fetch a world record price when it comes to market at Sotheby's in London this month. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024244-rarest-white-diamond-ever-to-be-sold-in-london/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 PM Prayut: Government agencies must work transparently File photo BANGKOK, 9th February 2018 (NNT) – The Prime Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, has urged government agencies to operate with transparency, in a move to raise people's confidence and positive perception of the state sector. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024245-pm-prayut-government-agencies-must-work-transparently/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Swedish Queen visits Bangkok school to review assistance program BANGKOK, 9th February 2018 (NNT) - Queen Silvia of Sweden arrived in Thailand (7th Feb) at the invitation of the President of the Supreme Court, Cheep Julamont to be key speaker at the Academic Conference for Lay Judges from the Juvenile and Family Courts, to take place at the Centara Convention Center in Udon Thani province. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024246-swedish-queen-visits-bangkok-school-to-review-assistance-program/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Suspected Japanese pedophile arrested by TICAC force in Bangkok Picture: NewTV A suspected member of a large Japanese pedophile ring was arrested yesterday by officers connected to TICAC - Thai Internet Crimes Against Children. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024247-suspected-japanese-pedophile-arrested-by-ticac-force-in-bangkok/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Ladies' evening wear out front, war weapons out back - tricky trader arrested in South Picture: Sanook A Southern Thai man set up a shop selling ladies clothes but really he was out back producing and repairing guns, said Sadao police. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024248-ladies-evening-wear-out-front-war-weapons-out-back-tricky-trader-arrested-in-south/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Maldives' embattled president sends envoys to China, Saudi for support By Mohamed Junayd FILE PHOTO Abdulla Yameen takes his oath as the President of Maldives during a swearing-in ceremony at the parliament in Male November 17, 2013. REUTERS/Waheed Mohamed/File Photo MALE (Reuters) - The embattled president of the Maldives has sent envoys to friendly nations such as China, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to brief them on a political crisis in the Indian Ocean nation that spurred the imposition of a state of emergency, his office said. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024250-maldives-embattled-president-sends-envoys-to-china-saudi-for-support/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Three foreigners, four Thais injured in crash in Ratchaburi By The Nation Two cars collided on a road in Ratchaburi’s Pak Thor district late Thursday night, injuring three westerners and four Thais, police said. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024252-three-foreigners-four-thais-injured-in-crash-in-ratchaburi/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Troops arrest 118 gamblers in Pathum Thani den By The Nation Troops raided an underground gambling den in Pathum Thani’s Lam Lukka district on Thursday evening and rounded up 118 punters. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024253-troops-arrest-118-gamblers-in-pathum-thani-den/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Patent pending! Electric samlor wows the internet! Picture: Tnews TNews reported on a video that is wowing the Thai internet that shows two men riding in an electric tricycle they have made themselves. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024254-patent-pending-electric-samlor-wows-the-internet/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Crying black leopard image appears at ITD construction site By The Nation A canvas dust screen at an Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) construction site in Bangkok was painted with an illustration of what appeared to be a crying black leopard with a bullet hole in its head. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024255-crying-black-leopard-image-appears-at-itd-construction-site/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 What to do about too many "ignorant" foreign tourists spoiling Thailand's marine life? File photo Thai Channel 7 reported on the issue of too many foreign tourists that are visiting marine national parks and what should be done about it. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024256-what-to-do-about-too-many-ignorant-foreign-tourists-spoiling-thailands-marine-life/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Trump budget to include $3 billion for border wall - official By Steve Holland U.S. President Donald Trump attends the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, U.S. February 8, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's budget proposal to be unveiled on Monday will include a request for $3 billion as a down payment on building a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico, a senior administration official said on Thursday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024257-trump-budget-to-include-3-billion-for-border-wall-official/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Seven Rohingyas arrested in Thung Song linked to Muhammad’s human trafficking gang By Thai PBS Police have traced the seven Rohingya illgal immigrants arrested at Thung Song railway station in Nakhon Si Thammarat province last month to a human trafficking gang allegedly led by a man named “Muhammad” in Pathum Thani province. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024264-seven-rohingyas-arrested-in-thung-song-linked-to-muhammad’s-human-trafficking-gang/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Get me outa here! Taxis with emergency panic buttons coming to Pattaya! Picture: Sophon Cable Tourists used to being ripped off by unscrupulous Pattaya taxi drivers will soon have a get out clause - a panic button in the cab to call the authorities in case of fleecing or other misdemeanors. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024266-get-me-outa-here-taxis-with-emergency-panic-buttons-coming-to-pattaya/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Fishing boats must register to continue operations, by February 20 File photo BANGKOK, 9th February 2018 (NNT) - Fishing boats have been asked to file requests for new boating and fishing licenses by this February 20 as part of the government’s continued effort to better regulate the sector. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024270-fishing-boats-must-register-to-continue-operations-by-february-20/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Phuket project begins in install power cables underground The Phuket News The survey yesterday was the first step in drawing up plans and and determining an estimated cost for the project. Photo: Kathu Municipality PHUKET: A survey along a section of Wichit Songkran Rd began yesterday (Feb 8) ahead of plans to install power cables underground in the heart of Kathu. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024273-phuket-project-begins-in-install-power-cables-underground/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Pattaya neglecting cleanup of Naklua beaches PATTAYA:--Works crews disappeared long ago from the northern end of Pattaya Beach, but the debris left over from the suspended sand-refill project remains, with dead animal remains making the situation worse. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024274-pattaya-neglecting-cleanup-of-naklua-beaches/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Monk busted for drug use SATTAHIP:--Three men, including a monk, were arrested on narcotics charges in Sattahip. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024275-monk-busted-for-drug-use/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Dongtan Beach smoking ban called success PATTAYA:--Pattaya authorities called implementation of their campaign to promote the smoking ban on Dongtan Beach a success and will begin campaigning on other area beachfronts soon. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024276-dongtan-beach-smoking-ban-called-success/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Pattaya’s garbage crisis expands to Naklua PATTAYA:--Pattaya’s garbage crisis expanded to yet another neighborhood last month with residents of Naklua’s Rongmaikeed Community complaining that the city has left 800 tons of refuse there to rot. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024278-pattaya’s-garbage-crisis-expands-to-naklua/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Teen burglar busted for swiping phone PATTAYA:--A teenager low on cash was arrested for burglarizing an acquaintance’s apartment to steal her mobile phone. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024279-teen-burglar-busted-for-swiping-phone/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Amulets to carry clear pricing at 5 Pattaya-area temples PATTAYA:--Nong Plalai Sub-district’s dean of monks said five Pattaya-area temples will begin putting clear price tags on amulets following complaints about overcharging. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024280-amulets-to-carry-clear-pricing-at-5-pattaya-area-temples/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Blessings replace curses at Soi Siam Country Club PATTAYA:--After years of swearing at Soi Siam Country Club, Banglamung District brought in nine monks to offer its first blessing since completion of the horrendously delayed road-construction project. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024282-blessings-replace-curses-at-soi-siam-country-club/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Former British banker denied new trial in Hong Kong double murder case By Pak Yiu and Farah Master FILE PHOTO: British former banker Rurik Jutting, sits in a prison bus as he arriving at the Eastern Law Courts in Hong Kong, China May 8, 2015. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo HONG KONG (Reuters) - A former British banker who was jailed for life in 2016 for the murder of two Indonesian women he tortured and raped will not be given a new trial, Hong Kong's Court of Appeal ruled on Friday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024284-former-british-banker-denied-new-trial-in-hong-kong-double-murder-case/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Navy shoots their big guns SATTAHIP:--The navy’s Air and Coastal Defense Command fired up the big guns for their annual anti-aircraft weapons drill. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024285-navy-shoots-their-big-guns/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Srivara: Sanctuary chief may face disciplinary punishment for not collecting entry fee By Thai PBS The chief of the Thung Yai Naresuan wildlife sanctuary may face disciplinary action for not collecting entry fee from Italian-Thai Development Plc chief executive and president Premchai Karnasuta and his hunting team, Royal Thai Police deputy commissioner Pol Gen Srivara Ransibrahmanakul said on Friday (Feb 9). Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024286-police-sanctuary-chief-may-face disciplinary-punishment-for-not-collecting-entry-fee/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Popular cat cafe in Chiang Mai to close in April By The Nation The owner of a popular cat cafe in Chiang Mai has urged cat lovers to visit before the venue closes in early April. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024288-popular-cat-cafe-in-chiang-mai-to-close-in-april/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Sister of North Korea leader arrives in South Korea FILE PHOTO: Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, attends an opening ceremony of a newly constructed residential complex in Ryomyong street in Pyongyang, North Korea April 13, 2017. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj/File Photo INCHEON, South Korea (Reuters) - The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in South Korea on Friday, landing at Incheon International Airport in a private jet with the rest of her entourage of senior officials, including the North's nominal head of state Kim Yong Nam. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024294-sister-of-north-korea-leader-arrives-in-south-korea/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Mahakan Fort community loses ‘landmark’ House 99 By The Nation The demolition on Thursday of the “landmark” House No 99 in Bangkok’s Mahakan Fort community did not bode well for the remaining 15 antique wooden homes, independent city-planning expert Paranee Sawadirak said. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024296-mahakan-fort-community-loses-‘landmark’-house-99/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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