webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Guns drawn as tempers flare in Nui Beach land dispute By The Phuket News Two men brandishing guns in the confrontation were caught on dashcam video. Screengrab: Spotlight Thailand PHUKET:-- Karon Police will seek arrest warrants to be issued tomorrow (Feb 13) for two men who threatened their rivals at gunpoint over land dispute on the dirt road that leads to Nui Beach. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084010-guns-drawn-as-tempers-flare-in-nui-beach-land-dispute/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 UPDATE: Chinese man arrested on Samui after allegedly murdering Bangkok woman By The Nation A Chinese man was arrested on Koh Samui in Surat Thani on Tuesday, a day after he allegedly strangled a Bangkok condo owner. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1083871-woman-strangled-while-showing-room-to-chinese-man-who-previously-stole-from-her/?do=findComment&comment=13838154 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 England's World Cup-winning keeper Banks dead at 81 Soccer Football - England's 1966 World Cup winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks passes away - bet365 Stadium, Stoke-On-Trent, Britain - February 12, 2019 Scarves are left on a statue of Gordon Banks outside the stadium Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine STOKE-ON-TRENT, England (Reuters) - Gordon Banks, the goalkeeper in England's 1966 World Cup-winning team, has died at the age of 81, his former club Stoke City said on Tuesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084037-englands-world-cup-winning-keeper banks dead-at-81/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Chiang Mai third most polluted city By THE NATION Sky in northern capital turns brownish as Air Quality Index gives it ‘unhealthy’ reading. CHIANG MAI yesterday ranked third on the global list of cities with worst air pollution, based on Air Quality Index (AQI) records, by an internationally recognised AirVisual platform. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084038-chiang-mai-third-most-polluted-city/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Politics first for Worawi after CAS reprieve By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam The Nation Worawi Makudi Former Football Association of Thailand president Worawi Makudi has no plans to rush back to football and will prioritise next month’s General Election instead after his three-and-a-half-year ban was rescinded by the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Monday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084039-politics-first-for worawi-after-cas reprieve/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Shinawatra camp faces crisis By KAS CHANWANPEN THE NATION Thai Raksa Chart Party leader Preechapol Pongpanit yesterday performs a “wai” at the party’s headquarters yesterday in response to His Majesty the King’s command that prohibits Princess Ubolratana, his party’s sole candidate for prime minister. EC yet to decide on Thai Raksa Chart’s fate, but dissolution of the party would upset Pheu Thai’s poll calculations WITH Thai Raksa Chart facing the threat of party dissolution, experts believe this could affect the pro-Shinawatra camp’s election strategy and cost it a substantial number of party-list MPs. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084040-shinawatra-camp-faces-crisis/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Unique chance for Thai golfers to see how humble beginnings are no obstacle to success By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam The Nation Thongchai Jaidee in traditional Thai costume. Former Thai No 1 Thongchai Jaidee hopes his young compatriots will learn exactly his game flourished when he stages the Bt4 million Asian Tour Development event which begins in Lopburi on Thursday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084041-unique-chance-for-thai-golfers-to-see-how-humble-beginnings-are-no-obstacle-to-success/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Decision to slowly phase out paraquat met with stiff opposition By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM THE NATION File photo CONSUMER PROTECTION activists voiced firm objection to Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Grisada Boonrach’s proposal to ban the use of paraquat chemical in three years instead of one year. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084042-decision-to-slowly-phase-out-paraquat-met-with-stiff-opposition/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 UPDATE: Five insurgents convicted, one gets death over 2017 Songkhla car-centre raid By THE NATION File photo A PROVINCIAL court has convicted all five defendants charged in a car-bomb plot, which included blatant theft of vehicles from a car centre in Songkhla province and a fatal hostage-taking. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1083885-gunman-in-2017-dealership-raid-sentenced-to-die/?do=findComment&comment=13838876 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Woman breaks down after being cleared of human trafficking By KESINEE TANGKHIEO THE NATION THE COURT of Appeals on Tuesday acquitted alleged con woman Monta “Ying Kai” Yokratanakan from the human trafficking lawsuit in which she was accused of employing three young women to work as her servants without pay or days off from 2006-2010. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084043-alleged-con-woman-“ying-kai”-breaks-down-after-being-cleared-of-human-trafficking/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 How many al-Araibis will it take to change Thai policy? By The Nation Another botched case has turned unwanted global spotlight on Thailand’s treatment of political refugees Thai authorities were granted a reprieve on Monday after Bahrain withdrew its request for the extradition of Hakeem al-Araibi. The UN-recognised refugee was promptly set free to return home to Australia, where he was granted residence in 2017. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084044-how-many-al-araibis-will-it-take-to-change-thai-policy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Thai princess apologises after being disqualified from PM run By Patpicha Tanakasempipat Application form of candidate for Prime Minister, Thailand's Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi, is seen at the election commission office in Bangkok, Thailand February 8, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha BANGKOK (Reuters) - The Thai king's sister, disqualified this week by the Election Commission from running for prime minister, apologised on Tuesday for causing "problems" for the Thai people ahead of next month's election, the country’s first since a 2014 coup. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084046-thai-princess-apologises-after-being-disqualified-from-pm-run/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Cabinet nod to assistance for rice farmers BANGKOK (NNT) - The Cabinet meeting on Tuesday approved budget of more than 275 million baht to help rice farmers and maintain the quality of Jasmine rice. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084047-thai-cabinet-nod-to-assistance-for-rice-farmers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Police to target motorbike rental shops when renters are unlicensed By The Thaiger Police are targeting the rental operators of motorbikes when unlicensed foreigners have motorbike accidents. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084048-police-to-target-motorbike-rental-shops-when-renters-are-unlicensed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Air Asia booking system down for 24 hours this weekend By The Thaiger Air Asia will be upgrading it Navitaire New Skies reservation system over the weekend causing a 24 hour blackout for all booking systems across all channels. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084049-air-asia-booking-system-down-for-24-hours-this-weekend/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Drug lord, escape artist 'El Chapo' convicted by U.S. jury By Jonathan Stempel and Tina Bellon FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: Recaptured drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is escorted by soldiers at the hangar belonging to the office of the Attorney General in Mexico City, Mexico January 8, 2016. REUTERS/Henry Romero/File Photo NEW YORK (Reuters) - The world's most infamous cartel boss Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, who rose from poverty in rural Mexico to amass billions of dollars, was found guilty in a U.S. court on Tuesday of smuggling tons of drugs to the United States over a violent, colourful, decades-long career. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084050-drug-lord-escape-artist-el chapo-convicted-by-us-jury/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 UK's May seeks more time to find Brexit deal, tells lawmakers: Hold your nerve By Kylie MacLellan and William James Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May addresses the media outside 10 Downing Street after it was announced that the Conservative Party will hold a vote of no confidence in her leadership, in London, Britain, December 12, 2018. REUTERS/Toby Melville/Files LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May told lawmakers on Tuesday to hold their nerve over Brexit and give her more time to negotiate a deal acceptable to both the European Union and the British parliament. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084051-uks-may-seeks-more-time-to-find-brexit-deal-tells-lawmakers-hold-your-nerve/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Trump says he could let China trade deal deadline slip, 'not inclined to' By Steve Holland and Ben Blanchard FILE PHOTO: U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer speaks across from China's Vice Premier Liu He during the opening of U.S.-China Trade Talks in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House in Washington, U.S., January 30, 2019. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he could let the March 1 deadline for a trade agreement with China "slide for a little while," but that he would prefer not to and expects to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping to close the deal at some point. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084052-trump-says-he-could-let-china-trade-deal-deadline-slip-not-inclined-to/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 UPDATE: 'El Chapo' likely heading for Colorado prison where no one has escaped By Alex Dobuzinskis FILE PHOTO: A patrol vehicle is seen along the fencing at the Federal Correctional Complex, including the Administrative Maximum Penitentiary or "Supermax" prison, in Florence, Colorado February 21,2007. REUTERS/Rick Wilking/File Photo (Reuters) - Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, the Mexican found guilty in a U.S. court on Tuesday of running a criminal enterprise that smuggled drugs into the United States, is likely headed to a "supermax" prison where repeating his past escapes would be nearly impossible. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084050-drug-lord-escape-artist-el chapo-convicted-by-us-jury/?do=findComment&comment=13838975 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Trump dislikes border security deal but Republicans urge support By Susan Cornwell and Richard Cowan U.S. President Donald Trump listens next to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross during a Cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 12, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Barria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump expressed displeasure on Tuesday at a deal by congressional negotiators on border security that denied him funds for his promised U.S.-Mexican border wall, but did not reject it outright as fellow Republicans urged his support. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084053-trump-dislikes-border-security-deal-but-republicans-urge-support/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 Video: "New Way to Fly!" Thai airport staffer rants at tourist over cabin baggage weight video screenshot A video posted to the victims of crime site Red Skull featured a female Thai staffer at a gate at Don Muang directing an expletive laden rant in Thai at a foreign tourist about to board. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084062-video-new-way-to-fly-thai-airport-staffer-rants-at-tourist-over-cabin-baggage-weight/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 Russia ready to help Venezuela resolve crisis, warns U.S. against meddling FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) meets with his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia December 5, 2018. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia said on Tuesday it was ready to facilitate the start of dialogue between Venezuela's government and opposition but warned the United States against intervening in Caracas' internal affairs. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084063-russia-ready-to-help-venezuela-resolve-crisis-warns-us-against-meddling/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 Krabi shop owner: Watch out for thieving foreign tourists Picture: Sanook An exasperated Krabi shop owner has issued a warning to retailers after two foreigners entered her Ao Nang shop and stole a bikini. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084064-krabi-shop-owner-watch-out-for-thieving-foreign-tourists/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 Video: Drunk foreigner arrested after kicking in window at the cells of Pattaya police station Picture: Ruk Siam News Pattaya police are investigating after a drunk foreigner - dressed only in jeans shorts - kicked in a window at the police station cells. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084068-video-drunk-foreigner-arrested-after-kicking-in-window-at-the-cells-of-pattaya-police-station/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 The Three Stooges: Chinese trio arrested after running multi million baht betting operation in Jomtien Picture: Sanook Our picture from Sanook shows how it felt for three Chinese nationals after a contingent of police armed with a search warrant went to a luxury condo in the Jomtien area of Pattaya. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084069-the-three-stooges-chinese-trio-arrested-after-running-multi-million-baht-betting-operation-in-jomtien/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 Big Joke: Swedes arrested after quarter of a billion baht money laundering operation Picture: INN Immigration chief Lt-Gen Surachate Hakparn announced the arrest of two Swedish nationals wanted by the Swedish authorities for involvement in a large international money laundering operation. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084071-big-joke-swedes-arrested-after-quarter-of-a-billion-baht-money-laundering-operation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 Patong Police warn tourists to be aware of their belongings By The Thaiger FILE PHOTO Patong Police are warning tourists to be aware of their belonging before going to the beach after a suspect stole the belongings of a French tourist near Patong Beach. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084072-patong-police-warn-tourists-to-be-aware-of-their-belongings/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 "Fatty" at the bakery falls down a drain while posting on social media Rescue teams were called to an area near a bakery after a large woman fell six to eight meters down a cement pipe. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084073-fatty-at-the-bakery-falls-down-a-drain-while-posting-on-social-media/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 All this for 6,900 baht a night - pool villa from hell greets Thai tourists Picture: Sanook A group of nine Thais were furious after they went to a pool villa in Cha-Am and it was not like the advertising. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084075-all-this-for-6900-baht-a-night-pool-villa-from-hell-greets-thai-tourists/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 Venezuela turns to India as sanctions cut oil flow to U.S., Europe By Collin Eaton, Marianna Parraga and Olga Yagova FILE PHOTO: Venezuela's Oil Minister and President of Venezuelan state-run oil company PDVSA Manuel Quevedo (C) arrives to attend the Petrotech conference in Greater Noida, India, February 11, 2019. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis/File Photo HOUSTON/MEXICO CITY/MOSCOW (Reuters) - Venezuela's oil exports have tapered off and shifted toward India since new U.S. sanctions began Jan. 28 as state-run oil company PDVSA seeks to replace deliveries to the United States and Europe that were disrupted by payment restrictions. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084077-venezuela-turns-to-india-as-sanctions-cut-oil-flow-to-us-europe/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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