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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/

 

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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/

 

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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/

 

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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/

 

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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/

 

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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/

 

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Michelle Obama's mum was not impressed by her Grammys gig

 

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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/

 

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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/

 

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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/

 

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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/

 

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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/

 

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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/

 

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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/

 

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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/

 

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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/