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TAT shows foreign visitors by the numbers

By The Nation

 

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The Tourism Authority of Thailand published a breakdown of 2018 visitors by nationality on the Facebook page of its Intelligence Centre on Saturday night, with Chinese leading the tally, to no one’s surprise.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1079625-tat-shows-foreign-visitors-by-the-numbers/

 

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Get tough on diesel, vehicle numbers to tackle smog, experts urge

By WICHIT CHAITRONG 
THE NATION

 

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THE SEVERITY of Bangkok’s air pollution suggests that the national government’s pursuit of a “low-carbon economy” has fallen short of needs, say experts, who recommend higher taxes on “dirty fuel” and a reduction in the number of vehicles on city streets.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1079626-get-tough-on-diesel-vehicle-numbers-to-tackle-smog-experts-urge/

 

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Why Suthep, Prayut slowly drifted apart

By SOMROUTAI SAPSOMBOON 
THE NATION

 

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Once a staunch supporter of junta chief, ex-democrat now cooling off on backing prime minister’s return at govt helm.

 

VETERAN POLITICIAN Suthep Thaugsuban, once a staunch supporter of General Prayut Chan-o-cha, appears to be viewing the junta chief differently now, compared to the days when they were “friends in arms”.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1079627-why-suthep-prayut-slowly-drifted-apart/

 

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Two arrested in crackdown on transnational drug ring

By Kornkamon Aksorndech 
The Nation

 

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A Canadian man and his Thai male accomplice have been arrested in a joint operation to crack down on a transnational drug trafficking ring that tried to smuggle heroin hidden in automobile shock absorbers into Australia, Niyom Termsrisuk secretary-general of the Office of Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), told a press conference in Bangkok on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1079628-canadian-man-and-thai-accomplice-arrested-in-thai-australian-drug-bust/

 

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Poll shows people worried elections may not even be held

By The Nation

 

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Since relevant agencies have failed to publish the electoral Royal Decree to announce a date for the national elections, uncertainty over whether the vote will even be held has become a top concern, a Suan Dusit poll learned recently. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1079629-suan-dusit-poll-shows-people-worried-elections-may-not-even-be-held/

 

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Just mediating will not help end to domestic violence, say experts

By CHULARAT SAENGPASSA 
THE NATION

 

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THE NUMBER of reported domestic-violence victims has risen by an alarming rate in the first half of this month, compared to the same period a year later, according to the Women and Men Progressive Movement Foundation (WMP).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1079632-just-mediating-will-not-help-end-to-domestic-violence-say-experts/

 

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REPORT: Changes give forest protection centre more authority, ease in identifying encroachers

By PIYAPORN WONGRUANG 
THE NATION

 

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Natural Resources and Environment Minister General Surasak Karnjanarat presides over the opening of a new regional forest protecting operation centre in Lampang province last week.

 

CHEEWAPAP Cheewatham recently stepped down as leader of Thailand’s most powerful forest suppression taskforce, Phaya Prai, after nearly five years at the helm.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1079633-report-changes-give-forest-protection-centre-more-authority-ease-in-identifying-encroachers/

 

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BOT tipped to hold rate at 1.75% throughout year amid low inflation

By PHUWIT LIMVIPHUWAT 
THE NATION

 

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THE BANK OF Thailand (BOT) will hold the policy interest rate at 1.75 per cent throughout 2019, Tada Phutthitada, president of the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA), predicted last week.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1079634-bot-tipped-to-hold-rate-at-175-throughout-year-amid-low-inflation/

 

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Belarusian ‘Anastasia’ will be in Moscow detention another 3 days

By The Thaiger

 

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Anastasia Vashukevich, aka. Nastya Rybka, the Belarusian model/sex-educator/Instagramer who spent a year in a Thai jail awaiting last week’s Court case, and was then deported, remains in a Moscow jail as of last night after the presiding judge decided to extend her detention by 72 hours.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1079635-belarusian-‘anastasia’-will-be-in-moscow-detention-another-3-days/

 

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Bus fare hike? What bus fare hike?

By The Nation

 

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A Bangkok survey has found that many residents are unaware about the Bt1-Bt2 bus-fare hike coming into effect on Monday and that most of those who do know are worried about another increase in the cost of living.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1079637-bus-fare-hike-what-bus-fare-hike/

 

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Chinese tourist drowns in Koh Samet

By Achara Wisetsri 
The Nation

 

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A 58-year-old Chinese tourist, who was battered by waves in the sea off Koh Samet’s Haad Sai Kaew Beach in Rayong province on Saturday afternoon, died while being transported to a Muang district hospital.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1079638-chinese-tourist-drowns-in-koh-samet/

 

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Fraud suspect, who duped people through social media, in police net

By Kittipong Maneerit 
The Nation

 

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A 37-year-old Thai man was arrested for using social media to befriend at least 10 people and allegedly dupe them of money before fleeing, Metropolitan Police Division 5 chief Pol Maj-General Mongkol Warunno said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1079640-fraud-suspect-who-duped-people-through-social-media-in-police-net/

 

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UPDATE: Five police officers transferred after raid on pub

By Kittipong Maneerit 
The Nation

 

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Five senior officers at Bangkok’s Wat Phraya Krai Police Station were transferred to inactive posts with immediate effect pending a probe result over alleged negligence after a Sunday morning raid of a pub in their jurisdiction found wrongdoings.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1079630-the-night-they-raided-the-56-in-bangkok/?do=findComment&comment=13758036

 

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Trump says no amnesty for 'Dreamers,' signals support in broader deal

By David Morgan

 

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FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on border security and the partial shutdown of the U.S. government from the Diplomatic Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., Jan. 19, 2019. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his proposed immigration deal to end a 30-day partial government shutdown would not lead to amnesty for "Dreamers," but appeared to signal support for amnesty as part of a broader immigration agreement.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1079642-trump-says-no-amnesty-for-dreamers-signals-support-in-broader-deal/

 

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Do not hijack Brexit, minister warns Britain's parliament

By Elizabeth Piper

 

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Britain's Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox appears on BBC TV's The Andrew Marr Show in London, Britain, January 20, 2019. Jeff Overs/BBC/Handout via REUTERS

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Parliament cannot be allowed to hijack Brexit, Trade Minister Liam Fox said on Sunday, in a warning to lawmakers who want to take more control over Britain's departure from the European Union.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1079643-do-not-hijack brexit-minister-warns-britains-parliament/

 

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Police fire tear gas as Greeks protest against Macedonia name deal

By George Georgiopoulos and Michele Kambas

 

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ATHENS (Reuters) - Police fired tear gas to disperse protesters outside parliament on Sunday as tens of thousands of Greeks rallied in Athens to protest ahead of next week's parliamentary vote to ratify a name deal with Macedonia.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1079644-police-fire-tear-gas-as-greeks-protest-against-macedonia-name-deal/

 

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Britain's Prince Philip warned by police over seat belt, two days after crash

 

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Debris is seen at the scene where Britain's Prince Philip was involved in a traffic accident, near the Sandringham estate in eastern England, Britain, January 18, 2019. REUTERS/Chris Radburn

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth's 97-year-old husband Prince Philip received a warning from police after he was photographed apparently driving without a seat belt, just two days after he was involved in a crash while at the wheel.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1079645-prince philip warned-by-police-over-seat-belt-two-days-after-crash/

 

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Focus turns to Mexico plan to thwart fuel theft after blast kills 79

By Anthony Esposito

 

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A soldier keeps watch at the site where a fuel pipeline ruptured by suspected oil thieves exploded, in the municipality of Tlahuelilpan, state of Hidalgo, Mexico January 20, 2019. REUTERS/Henry Romero

 

TLAHUELILPAN, Mexico (Reuters) - A blast at a gasoline pipeline in Mexico that killed at least 79 people has directed renewed scrutiny towards the new president's ambitious strategy to stop fuel theft, his first major offensive to stamp out corruption and organised crime.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1079651-focus-turns-to-mexico-plan-to-thwart-fuel-theft-after-blast-kills-79/

 

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Erdogan - Turkey is ready to take over Syria's Manbij

 

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FILE PHOTO: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses members of parliament from his ruling AK Party (AKP) during a meeting at the Turkish parliament in Ankara, Turkey, January 15, 2019. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

 

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey is ready to take over security in Syria's Manbij, President Tayyip Erdogan told U.S. President Donald Trump in a telephone call on Sunday, the Turkish presidency said in a statement.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1079652-erdogan-turkey-is-ready-to-take-over-syrias-manbij/

 

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Germany's Maas: Can't see UK-Ireland talks solving Brexit deadlock

 

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German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas speaks during a news conference following a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Pavlo Klimkin in Kiev, Ukraine January 18, 2019. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

 

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Sunday it was unclear how any talks between Britain and Ireland on resolving the question of the Irish backstop could help the European Union's deal with London on Brexit.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1079659-germanys-maas-cant-see-uk-ireland-talks-solving-brexit-deadlock/

 

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Video: Chiang Mai police set to throw the book at cop who took bribe from Chinese tourist

 

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The head of Chiang Mai's traffic police has ordered the immediate transfer of a traffic cop caught pocketing 200 baht from a Chinese tourist for taking the clamp off an illegally parked rented motorcycle. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1079660-video-chiang-mai-police-set-to-throw-the-book-at-cop-who-took-bribe-from-chinese-tourist/

 

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Gap between rich and poor growing, fuelling global anger - Oxfam

By Hereward Holland

 

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NAIROBI (Reuters) - Tax systems that put a high burden on the poor mean public services are underfunded, stretching the gap between rich and poor and fuelling global public anger, Winnie Byanyima, executive director of Oxfam International, said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1079667-gap-between-rich-and-poor-growing-fuelling-global-anger-oxfam/

 

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Prepare for delays as runway closure will affect flights at Don Mueang January 29 to Feb 1st

 

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The chief of Bangkok's second largest airport Don Mueang has warned the traveling public to expect delays as he announced a partial closure of a runway. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1079668-prepare-for-delays-as-runway-closure-will-affect-flights-at-don-mueang-january-29-to-feb-1st/

 

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