webfact Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 NARIT invites people to see Super Full Moon BANGKOK, 14th February 2019 (NNT) - The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) is inviting the general public to observe Super Full Moon which can be seen from Thailand on the night of 19 February 2019. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084276-narit-invites-people-to-see-super-full-moon/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 Pattaya officials make arrests at three hotels operating without licences Picture: Sophon Cable Sophon Cable TV reported on Facebook that a contingent of Bang Lamung officials along with protection services and the tourist police raided four hotels in the Pattaya area. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084278-pattaya-officials-make-arrests-at-three-hotels-operating-without-licences/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 Video: Crazy Thai driving as Fortuner cuts in front of tour bus at Phuket U-turn Picture: Thai Rath CCTV footage posted on a Phuket page showed a Toyota Fortuner cut in front of a tour bus at a U-turn in Kathu. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084280-video-crazy-thai-driving-as-fortuner-cuts-in-front-of-tour-bus-at-phuket-u-turn/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 Walking Street: Love is in the air on eve of Valentine's Day Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084282-walking-street-love-is-in-the-air-on-eve-of-valentines-day/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 Russian Consulate-General to open in Phuket this year By Anton Makhrov For years Russian residents of Phuket had to fly to Bangkok to get the consular services they need such as replacing expired passports with the new ones. This is going to change in 2019. Photo: The Phuket News / file PHUKET: The Russian Federation is expected to open a Consulate-General in Phuket later this year to cater to the needs of the resident Russian expat community and Russian tourists alike, Russian Ambassador to Thailand Evgeny Tomikhin has announced. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084283-russian-consulate-general-to-open-in-phuket-this-year/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 Saying it like it is or dashing a patient's hopes? Cancer patient told to prepare for death Picture: Daily News A video posted on Facebook showed a doctor at Kluay Nam Thai Hospital telling a cancer patient there was no hope. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084287-saying-it-like-it-is-or-dashing-a-patients-hopes-cancer-patient-told-to-prepare-for-death/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 Video: Bangkok police arrest messenger who was a snatch thief in his spare time video screenshot Channel 3 TV reported on the arrest of a Thai messenger in Bangkok who was preying on women and the aged in the Huay Khwang area. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084291-video-bangkok-police-arrest-messenger-who-was-a-snatch-thief-in-his-spare-time/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 Thailand takes steps to improve transport safety for tourists By Chadamas Chinmaneevong The first round of safety standards will be first implemented for tourist buses The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) is joining hands with state agencies including the Department of Land Transport, Marine Department and Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to improve tourist safety standards nationwide and overturn perceptions of the country as a dangerous tourist destination. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084293-thailand-takes-steps-to-improve-transport-safety-for-tourists/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 NBTC asked to review suspension order against pro-Thaksin Voice TV Thailand’s three press associations have urged the national broadcast regulator, National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), to reconsider its order to suspend the operations of Voice TV for 15 days. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084295-nbtc-asked-to-review-suspension-order-against-pro-thaksin-voice-tv/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 "Border buster" shows why Brexit frontier checks in N.Ireland would matter By Graham Fahy and Helena Williams A plaque in front of the 'border buster' JCB digger is seen on the border near Kinawley in Northern Ireland and Swanlinbar in Ireland, in this still image taken from video on February 6, 2019. REUTERS/Reuters TV KINAWLEY, Northern Ireland (Reuters) - Near one of the scores of small border crossings on the island of Ireland, a yellow digger stands as a monument to the lengths communities went to to keep roads open during Northern Ireland's violent "Troubles". Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084296-border-buster-shows-why-brexit-frontier-checks-in-nireland-would-matter/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 Two more Uighur migrants captured, four still elusive after Mukdahan jailbreak By The Nation FFILE photo Two more Uighurs were arrested on Wednesday night after seven escaped from the detention room at the Mukdahan Immigration office. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084311-two-more-uighur-migrants-captured-four-still-elusive-after-mukdahan-jailbreak/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 Stay in the shade: Hot and hazy weather ahead By The Nation Bangkok and five vicinity provinces faced two fronts of discomfort on Thursday: hot weather and haze. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084314-stay-in-the-shade-hot-and-hazy-weather-ahead/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 Thai central bank chief - Baht strength from current account surplus, not rate hike FILE PHOTO: Thailand’s Central Bank Governor Veerathai Santiprabhob is seen during an interview with Reuters at the Bank of Thailand headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand March 14, 2018. REUTERS/Jorge Silva/File Photo BANGKOK (Reuters) - Appreciation of the Thai baht is due to a weaker dollar and current account surplus, Bank of Thailand governor said on Thursday. Source: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084337-thai-central-bank-chief-baht-strength-from-current-account-surplus-not-rate-hike/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 Airbus to scrap A380 superjumbo production as sales slump By Tim Hepher FILE PHOTO: An Emirates Airbus A380-800 aircraft takes off from Manchester Airport in Manchester, Britain September 4, 2018. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo TOULOUSE, France (Reuters) - Europe's Airbus is scrapping production of the A380 superjumbo, with lackluster sales forcing it to abandon a dream of dominating the skies with a 21st century cruiseliner. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084340-airbus-to-scrap-a380-superjumbo-production-as-sales-slump/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 EU adds Saudi Arabia to dirty-money blacklist, upsets UK, U.S. By Francesco Guarascio Main entrance of the European Union Commission headquarters in Brussels, July 1, 2013. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir/Files STRASBOURG (Reuters) - The European Commission added Saudi Arabia, Panama and four U.S. territories to a blacklist of nations it considers a threat because of lax controls on terrorism financing and money laundering, the EU executive said on Wednesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084341-eu-adds-saudi-arabia-to-dirty-money-blacklist-upsets-uk-us/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 Thai Raksa Chart to suspend major campaigning By The Nation File photo : Thai Raksa Chart party's chief strategist Jaturon Chaisang and party leader Preechaphon Pongpanich applied to compete in the March 24 national election. The Thai Raksa Chart party will suspend major campaign rallies to allow its leadership to focus on preparations to defend itself against the dissolution demanded by the Election Commission (EC), the party’s chief strategist Chaturon Chaisang said on Thursday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084342-thai-raksa-chart-to-suspend-major-campaigning/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 Chinese tourist rescued after a diving incident at Koh Racha By The Thaiger PHOTOS: Go-Eco Phuket A male Chinese tourist is currently in a satisfactory condition in hospital after a diving accident off Koh Racha Yai, south west of Phuket, yesterday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084343-chinese-tourist-rescued-after-a-diving-incident-at-koh-racha/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 Israeli election: More "King Bibi" or bye-bye Bibi? By Jeffrey Heller and Maayan Lubell A man walks past a Likud election campaign billboard, depicting U.S. President Donald Trump shaking hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in Jerusalem February 4, 2019. REUTERS/Ammar Awad JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's face beams down from election billboards depicting him as a statesman, shaking hands with U.S. President Donald Trump. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084346-israeli-election-more-king-bibi-or-bye-bye-bibi/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 20 couples marry in hot-air balloons By The Nation Twenty couples, both Thai and foreign, professed their love from hot-air balloons over Chiang Rai’s Muang district after being legally married on Valentine’s Day. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084347-chiang-rai-20-thai-and-foreign-couples-marry-in-hot-air-balloons-photos/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards says kicking heroin is easier than quitting smoking by Nick Reilly Keith Richards Credit: Getty Legendary Rolling Stones hellraiser Keith Richards has revealed how he’s trying to quit smoking – but it’s proving harder than kicking a heroin habit. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084363-the-rolling-stones’-keith-richards-says-kicking-heroin-is-easier-than-quitting-smoking/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 The Netflix Movies to Watch on Valentine’s Day Based on Your Relationship Status By Heather Snowden Orion Pictures When it comes to selecting Valentine’s Day movies to watch on Netflix, most recommendation lists count their way through various tales of love and romance. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084364-the-netflix-movies-to-watch-on-valentine’s-day-based-on-your-relationship-status/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Michelle Obama's mum was not impressed by her Grammys gig screen grab from aol.co.uk Michelle Obama's surprise appearance was the talk of the Grammys — but her own mother was a little underwhelmed. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084365-michelle-obamas-mum-was-not-impressed-by-her-grammys-gig/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 20 couples marry in hot-air balloons By The Nation Twenty couples, both Thai and foreign, professed their love from hot-air balloons over Chiang Rai’s Muang district after being legally married on Valentine’s Day. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084370-20-couples-marry-in-hot-air-balloons/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Committee urged to delay agrochemical bans: leak By The Nation The Hazardous Substance Committee may fail to reach a decision on whether to ban paraquat, glyphosate and chlorpyrifos, said Apichin Jotikashira, Industry Ministry Deputy Permanent Secretary. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084371-committee-urged-to-delay-agrochemical-bans-leak/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 US-Thai bust seizes 180,000 fake goods in Bangkok By Supachai Phetchthewee The Nation Police say they seized 180,000 fake cosmetic products worth Bt300 million on Wednesday night from five locations in Bangkok and arrested two suspects for trying to sell the goods, Immigration Bureau chief Pol Lt-Gen Surachet Hakpal said. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084373-us-thai-bust-seizes-180000-fake-goods-in-bangkok/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Covered in red hearts for Valentine’s Day By Marisa Chimprabha The Nation “Kids, I know you really love me, but this is more than enough." / Photo : Chamaiporn Samoron's Facebook An elementary school in Udon Thani’s Kumphawapi district marked Valentine’s Day on Thursday in a very different way – sticking hearts on their favourite teachers. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084374-covered-in-red-hearts-for-valentine’s-day/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Workers' call for Bt360 daily minimum wage By The Nation File photo As labourers called for the daily minimum wage of Bt360 nationwide, Ministry of Labour permanent secretary Jarin Chakkaphark on Thursday said that the Central Wage Committee will set the new rate before March 30, to become effective from April 1. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084375-workers-call-for-bt360-daily-minimum-wage/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Hot : Young Democrats offer free hugs in Bangkok Photo : INN News online A young Democrat candidate running for a parliamentary seat in Bangkok campaigned on Valentine’s Day by offering “free hugs” at 7am in Preuksachart Klongchan park in Bang Kapi district. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084376-hot-young-democrats-offer-free-hugs-in-bangkok/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Phuket readies for Heroines Festival next month By The Phuket News The annual Heroines Festival celebration of the defeat of Burmese marauders attempting to take Phuket in 1785 will take place this year from March 13-15. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub / file PHUKET:-- The annual Heroines Festival celebration of the defeat of Burmese marauders attempting to take Phuket in 1785 will take place this year from March 13-15. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084377-phuket-readies-for-heroines-festival-next-month/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Alcohol sales prohibited on Makha Bucha Day By The Phuket News Devout Buddhists taking part in the Makha Bucha candle procession. Photo: John Shedrick PHUKET:-- All government offices will be closed this coming Tuesday (Feb 19) as Thais all across the country celebrate Makha Bucha day. The sale of alcohol is banned by law on this day. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084389-alcohol-sales-prohibited-on-makha-bucha-day/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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