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Superstar cop 'Big Joke' on his rise and plans for expats, visas

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

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BANGKOK — The announcement that Thailand’s best-known police officer had arrived sent gasps of shock across a news conference at Royal Thai Police headquarters.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078581-superstar-cop-big-joke-on-his-rise-and-plans-for-expats-visas/

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Philippine women arrested in Pattaya collecting money for bogus charity

 

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Three Philippine women have been arrested in Pattaya after being caught collecting money for a non existent charity.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078568-philippine-women-arrested-in-pattaya-collecting-money-for-bogus-charity/

 

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UK PM May to seek Brexit consensus after winning confidence vote

By Kylie MacLellan and William James

 

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British Prime Minister Theresa May reacts during a confidence vote debate after Parliament rejected her Brexit deal, in London, Britain, January 16, 2019, in this screen grab taken from video. Reuters TV via REUTERS

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May won a confidence vote in the British parliament on Wednesday before proposing immediate talks with other party leaders in an attempt to break the deadlock on a Brexit divorce agreement.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078622-uk-pm-may-to-seek-brexit-consensus-after-winning-confidence-vote/

 

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PM finally says it: election date will be changed

By THE NATION

 

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File photo: Prayut Chan-o-cha

 

PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha appeared to admit for the first time yesterday that the expected election date would be altered after weeks of uncertainty.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078549-pm-prayut-publicly-admits-election-might-be-postponed/?do=findComment&comment=13745865

 

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Parties offer ideas to ease wealth gap

By KHANITTHA THEPPHAJORN 
THE NATION 

 

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Ending monopolies, increasing farmers’ income some of the strategies put forward ahead of upcoming elections.
 

POLITICAL PARTIES got together yesterday to present different ideas to bridge the wealth gap in Thailand ahead of the upcoming general election. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078624-parties-offer-ideas-to-ease-wealth-gap-in-thailand/

 

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Smog 'no cause for panic'

By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM 
THE NATION

 

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Authorities say situation not bad enough to warrant emergency measures.

 

BANGKOK’S AIR quality has not reached a critical level yet, authorities said, though the daily average of PM2.5 levels in the city has remained above 50 micrograms per cubic metre of air during the last seven days.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078626-smog-in-bangkok-no-cause-for-panic/

 

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Stuff common face masks with tissue to filter tiny dust in a pinch, research finds

By The Nation

 

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AS HIGH-quality facemasks to protect against dangerous smog are in short supply, research found that common facemasks with several levels of additional tissue papers or a folded handkerchief inside may suffice to protect Bangkok residents from small airborne dust particles.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078627-stuff-common-face-masks-with-tissue-to-filter-tiny-dust-in-a-pinch-research-finds/

 

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Players' union asks members to help detained Bahraini

 

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FILE PHOTO: Hakeem Al Araibi, a former member of Bahrain's national soccer team who holds a refugee status in Australia arrives at court after he was arrested last month on arrival at a Bangkok airport based on an Interpol notice issued at Bahrain's request, in Bangkok, Thailand December 11, 2018. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo

 

DUBAI (Reuters) - The global footballers' union FIFPro has asked its members to help the Bahraini soccer player arrested in Thailand in November over a prison sentence in his homeland, saying it fears for his safety.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078628-players-union-asks-members-to-help-detained-bahraini-in-thailand/

 

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World Bank urges Thailand to urgently tackle education inequality

By WICHIT CHAITRONG 
THE NATION

 

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Kiatipong Ariyapruchya World Bank senior economist for Thailand

 

INEQUALITY IN education remains a critical issue for Thailand, which can be tackled by consolidating small schools, the World Bank has suggested.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078629-world-bank-urges-thailand-to-urgently-tackle-education-inequality/

 

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Teach students to tell right from wrong, Prayut urges

By THE NATION

 

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PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday called on teachers to help children learn how to protect themselves from the bad side of social media and boost their understanding of the increasingly influential new media.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078630-teach-students-to-tell-right-from-wrong-prayut-urges/

 

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Bangkok poised for Asean fundraising crown, experts say

By KWANCHAI RUNGFAPAISARN 
THE NATION

 

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THAILAND is well placed to establish itself as the main centre for corporate capital raising in the Asean region, thanks to the country’s economic potential, market liquidity and supportive financial regulations, said the founder of an advisory group with connections across the region.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078631-bangkok-poised-for-asean-fundraising-crown-experts-say/

 

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Teachers Day: a time to reflect on vital development role of educators

By The Nation

 

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THE NATIONAL Teachers Day has again highlighted the importance of the 400,000 people tasked with educating children to ensure a good future, and has also brought to notice problems in the education system and the dire need for adjustments.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078632-teachers-day-a-time-to-reflect-on-vital-development-role-of-educators/

 

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Bt12m tsunami-warning buoy installed off Phuket coast

By The Nation

 

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A tsunami-warning buoy worth Bt12 million will be installed off the coast of Phuket, to replace the one that had been broken two years ago, disaster officials said on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078633-bt12m-tsunami-warning-buoy-installed-off-phuket-coast/

 

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Health chief's 2019 target: less fat, more growth in children

By THE NATION

 

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THE DEPARTMENT of Health has set new targets for 2019, following evidence that an increasing number of Thai children are reported to be overweight and too short for their age.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078634-health-chiefs-2019-target-less-fat-more-growth-in-children/

 

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Suspect in Sunday murder spree also faces fraud charges

By BOONPIM BAIYA 
THE NATION

 

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Murder suspect Teerapol Pin-amorn is made to re-enact the alleged murders in the Uttaradit Police Office’s backyard on Wednesday. Police chose not to use the actual crime scenes out of fear for the suspect’s safety.

 

OTHER THAN facing serious charges in the highly-publicised murder spree in which he allegedly killed five members of his family on Sunday, 37-year-old Ranong resident Teerapol Pin-amorn will also be hit by fraud charges.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078635-suspect-in-sunday-murder-spree-also-faces-fraud-charges/

 

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'Not the greatest crisis' - Trump's EPA pick downplays climate threat

By Valerie Volcovici

 

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FILE PHOTO: Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency Andrew Wheeler speaks during an event hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump with workers on "Cutting the Red Tape, Unleashing Economic Freedom" in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S., October 17, 2018. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's new pick to run the Environmental Protection Agency told lawmakers on Wednesday he does not believe climate change is a major crisis, and would continue to undo Obama-era emission limits if confirmed.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078636-not-the-greatest-crisis-trumps-epa-pick-downplays-climate-threat/

 

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Kenya hotel siege over, militants and at least 21 victims dead

By Katharine Houreld and Duncan Miriri

 

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NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenyan security forces have killed all the Somali militants who stormed an upscale Nairobi hotel compound, taking at least 21 lives and forcing hundreds of people into terrifying escapes, the government said on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078637-kenya hotel-siege-over-militants-and-at-least-21-victims-dead/

 

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As shutdown lingers, Pelosi pushes Trump to delay State of Union speech

By Susan Cornwell and James Oliphant

 

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U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks during a news conference on "Raise the Wage Act" legislation on Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 16, 2019. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With the partial U.S. government shutdown now in its 26th day, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday urged President Donald Trump to reschedule his State of the Union address - a move that could deny him the opportunity to use the pageantry of the speech to attack Democrats in their own chamber over the impasse.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078638-as-shutdown-lingers-pelosi-pushes-trump-to-delay-state-of-union-speech/

 

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Street fight then luxury car chase in Pattaya - media suggest "Chinese mafia"

 

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In scenes like the movies Pattaya Update News reported a street fight with weapons then a police chase through Pattaya earlier this morning. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078640-street-fight-then-luxury-car-chase-in-pattaya-media-suggest-chinese-mafia/

 

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How to catch a King Cobra with your bare hands - not showboating says snake catcher

 

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A snake catcher in Krabi told the media he was not showboating after catching a five meter long King Cobra with his bare hands. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078641-how-to-catch-a-king-cobra-with-your-bare-hands-not-showboating-says-snake-catcher-in-krabi/

 

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Security guard nearly gets hit after jumping out to stop traffic - then gives motorist an earful!

 

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Dash cam footage from Bangkok caused widespread comment after a condo security guard jumped out holding a red flag to stop traffic and allow a car to exit. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078642-security-guard-nearly-gets-hit-after-jumping-out-to-stop-traffic-then-gives-motorist-an-earful/

 

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Thai massage set to be declared "World Heritage" - must not be an excuse for prostitution

 

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The authorities in Bangkok are determined to stop Thai massage shops being associated with prostitution. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078650-thai-massage-set-to-be-declared-world-heritage-must-not-be-an-excuse-for-prostitution/

 

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Bangkok's toxic smog: "Life Coach" says masks are pointless - try mind over matter

 

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A leading online female "Life Coach" has suggested that wearing masks to combat the dangerous particles in Bangkok's air is a waste of time and might even be harmful. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078655-bangkoks-toxic-smog-life-coach-says-masks-are-pointless-try-mind-over-matter/

 

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Thai universities tap into rising Chinese demand

By Panu Wongcha-um

 

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Chinese national Cherry He Ting (L) teaches a student in a coffee shop in Bangkok, Thailand, November 18, 2018. Picture taken November 18, 2018. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Chinese national Cherry He Ting rattles off in fluent Thai as she presents her masters thesis ahead of graduating from a Bangkok university, where she has studied for the past three and a half years.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078656-thai-universities-tap-into-rising-chinese-demand/

 

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Murder for hire: Gang paid just 5,000 baht to murder teen in drugs dispute

 

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Sanook reported that a gang of six young men were paid just 5,000 baht to murder a 17 year old at a school football pitch in Khon Kaen. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078659-murder-for-hire-gang-paid-just-5000-baht-to-murder-teen-in-drugs-dispute-in-khon-kaen/ 

 

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British Lotus cars to be 'Made in China' at new Geely plant: documents

By Yilei Sun and Brenda Goh

 

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FILE PHOTO: The Lotus Exige Sport 410 is seen during the first press day of the Paris auto show, in Paris, France, October 2, 2018. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau/File Photo

 

BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - The Chinese owner of Lotus plans to start producing the British sports car brand in China for the first time with the opening of a new 9 billion yuan ($1.3 billion) factory in Wuhan city, company job advertisements and government documents showed.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078665-british-lotus-cars-to-be-made-in-china-at-new-geely-plant-documents/

 

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A reduction of 100 million+ plastic bags at 7-eleven stores in one month

By The Thaiger

 

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More than 100 million plastic bags have not bee used at Thailand’s 7-eleven stores in the past month, valued at more than 20 million baht.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078669-a-reduction-of-100-million-plastic-bags-at-7-eleven-stores-in-one-month/

 

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