webfact Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Interpol Red Notice sought for Greek suspect over Phuket beautician murder By Waranya Prompinpiras Greek national Dimitrios Chairopoulos was recorded as clearing Immigration at Phuket International Airport to board a flight to Dubai just hours after Ms Niramon was last seen alive. PHUKET:-- Cherng Talay Police have filed a request for Interpol to issue Red Notice for the arrest of 42-year-old Greek national Dimitrios Chairopoulos, who is wanted for the murder of Phuket beautician Niramon Aewkaew. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085431-interpol-red-notice-sought-for-greek-suspect-over-phuket-beautician-murder/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Russian accused of $28m fraud to be sent to US at FBI request By The Nation FILE PHOTO A Thai court on Wednesday decided to extradite a 47year old Russian cybercrime suspect, Dmitry Ukrainsky, who is accused of stealing $28.5 million (Bt886 million) from the bank accounts of citizens of several countries, to the US. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085429-russian-accused-of-28m-fraud-to-be-sent-to-us-at-fbi-request/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Bus driver arrested over theft from British and Australian tourists in Kanchanaburi Picture: Manager Online A chartered bus driver was arrested for allegedly stealing cash from an Australian and two Britons while they were visiting Kanchanaburi on Tuesday using his bus service. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085387-bus-driver-arrested-over-theft-from-british-and-australian-tourists-in-kanchanaburi/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Thai police seek to prosecute leader of anti-junta party popular with young By Patpicha Tanakasempipat Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of the Future Forward Party, talks to media during a campaign rally in Bangkok, Thailand, February 20, 2019. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai police said on Wednesday said they were seeking the prosecution of the leader of a new political party over a speech he made that was posted on Facebook criticising the ruling junta, just over a month before a general election. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085473-thai-police-seek-to-prosecute-leader-of-anti-junta-party-popular-with-young/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Life imprisonment for murder of ‘insubordinate’ maid By Kesinee Taengkhieo The Nation FORMER BEAUTY contestant Krisana “Mona” Suwanpitak was jailed for life yesterday after the Ratchadapisek Criminal Court in Bangkok found her guilty of the 2012 murder of her 16-year-old maid, Jariya Srisak. The girl’s body was then buried near Krisana’s home in Phetchaburi’s Muang district to conceal the crime. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085474-life-imprisonment-for-murder-of-‘insubordinate’-maid/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 UPDATE: Amnesty Australia seeks inquiry over ‘monumental’ error in al-Araibi case By MARISA CHIMPRABHA THE NATION Footballer and refugee Hakeem al-Araibi (L) and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison (R) shake hands during a meeting at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, 14 February///EPA-EFE AMNESTY International Australia has called for the Australian government to conduct an independent investigation into what it called “a monumental mistake” that led to the much-publicised arrest and detention of a former Bahrain national footballer in Thailand. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085377-human-error-and-outdated-it-led-to-hakeem-al-araibis-detention-says-australian-border-force-official/?do=findComment&comment=13865827 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Princess was ‘nominated for PM with her consent’ By The Nation Chaturon Chaisang, chief strategist of the embattled Thai Raksa Chart Party, yesterday joins election campaigning for party candidates in constituency 2, which covers Pathumwan, Bangrak and Sathorn districts in Bangkok.//Photo : Prasert Thepsri THAI RAKSA CHART PARTY SUBMITS DEFENCE TO CONSTITUTIONAL COURT ITS latest bid to fight the possibility of dissolution, the embattled Thai Raksa Chart Party yesterday defended its nomination of Princess Ubolratana, saying it had been done at the wish and consent of the Princess. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085475-princess-was-‘nominated-for-pm-with-her-consent’/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Chiang Mai University urges people to stay indoors as pollution worsens By NISANART KANGWALWONG THE NATION Doi Mon Mak Mae Jam district Chiang Mai CR : Facebook CCDC: Climate Change Data Center IN THE face of persistent air pollution in the North, Chiang Mai University (CMU) has decided to issue warnings for locals to think twice before using the outdoor zone of its stadium. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085476-chiang-mai-university-urges-people-to-stay-indoors-as-pollution-worsens/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Major quake feared in Lampang following minor tremors The Earthquake Watch Division of Thailand’s Meteorological Department is closely monitoring a series of tremors in Wang Nua district of the northern province of Lampang fearing a major earthquake may be imminent. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085477-major-quake-feared-in-lampang-following-minor-tremors/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Suthep’s party to support Gen Prayut as next PM The Action Coalition for Thailand Party (ACT) which has former anti-Thaksin protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban as its de facto leader is throwing full support behind Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to return as prime minister after the March-24 election. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085478-suthep’s-party-to-support-gen-prayut-as-next-pm/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Defence spokesman defends military budget The Thai military has defended its spending of about 1 trillion baht, or 7% of the fiscal budget, over the past five years and claimed it had not increased substantially. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085479-defence-spokesman-defends-military-budget/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Activists up in arms over new factory law By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM THE NATION FILE photo PROPOSED LAW AIMS TO BOOST INVESTMENT AT THE COST OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT THE POLLUTION crisis will only worsen if the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) pushes through the revised Factory Act, environmentalists warned yesterday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085480-activists-up-in-arms-over-new-factory-law/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Drugs busters employ fresh technology to kill new ‘highs’ By The Nation THE OFFICE of Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has been training personnel in drug analysis to handle new illicit substances, following a Chinese analysis lab’s recent discovery of 230 new psychoactive substances. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085481-drugs-busters-employ-fresh-technology-to-kill-new-‘highs’/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Thai stars excited by quest to become 1st winner of home LPGA event By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam The Nation Pajaree Anannarukarn, Benyapa Niphatsophon, Moriya Jutanugarn, Ariya Jutanugarn, Thidapa Suwannapura, Pornanong Phatlum, Pannarat Thanapolboonyaras and Atthaya Thitikul will be striving to become the country’s first Thailand LPGA winner. Pattaya - Local contenders denied that they have home pressure and tended to have better results overseas as they tee off this morning in the US$1.6 million Honda LPGA Thailand at the Siam Country Club Pattaya Old Course. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085482-thai-stars-excited-by quest-to-become-1st winner-of-home-lpga-event/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Mother tongue-based education is changing lives in deep South By Rita Shibata, Kirk Person Special to The Nation Think back to your very first day of school. Now imagine what it would have been like if you could not understand the language that your teachers were speaking. What would that be like? And how would you feel if you finished sixth grade, but still could not read or write? Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085483-mother-tongue-based-education-is-changing-lives-in-deep-south/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Police investigate motorbike hoons in Patong By The Thaiger PHOTOS: Patong Police Patong Police are investigating alleged foreign motorbike racing gangs in Patong after a viral video clip in local social media. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085484-police-investigate-motorbike-hoons-in-patong/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 IS teenager Shamima Begum will not be allowed into Bangladesh FILE PHOTO: Renu Begum, sister of teenage British girl Shamima Begum, holds a photo of her sister as she makes an appeal for her to return home at Scotland Yard, in London, Britain February 22, 2015. REUTERS/Laura Lean/Pool (Reuters) - A teenager who was stripped of her British citizenship after leaving London to join the Islamic State (IS) group is not a Bangladeshi citizen and there was "no question" of her being allowed to enter the country, the foreign ministry in Dhaka said on Wednesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085485-is-teenager-shamima-begum-will-not-be-allowed-into-bangladesh/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Three UK Conservatives quit party in protest at 'disastrous Brexit' By Elizabeth Piper, William James and Kylie MacLellan British Conservative Party MPs Heidi Allen, Anna Soubry and Sarah Wollaston arrive at a news conference in London, Britain February 20, 2019. REUTERS/Simon Dawson LONDON (Reuters) - Three lawmakers from Britain's governing Conservatives quit over the government's "disastrous handling of Brexit" on Wednesday, in a blow to Prime Minister Theresa May's attempts to unite her party around plans to leave the European Union. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085487-three-uk-conservatives-quit-party-in-protest-at-disastrous-brexit/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Up to 15 British ministers may vote to stop UK from leaving EU on March 29: Bloomberg FILE PHOTO: British and EU flags flutter outside the Houses of Parliament during a pro-Brexit and anti-Brexit demonstration, ahead of a vote on Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal, in London, Britain, January 15, 2019. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh (Reuters) - As many as 15 British government ministers may vote to stop the United Kingdom leaving the European Union on March 29 in the event that no Brexit deal has been agreed, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the matter. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085489-up-to-15-british-ministers-may-vote-to-stop-uk-from-leaving-eu-on-march-29-bloomberg/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 'Time of the essence,' says May on latest Brussels shuttle By Alastair Macdonald and Gabriela Baczynska European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker meets with British Prime Minister Theresa May at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium February 20, 2019. REUTERS/Yves Herman BRUSSELS (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May held "constructive" talks in Brussels on Wednesday as she sought concessions on Brexit from a sceptical European Union, her strategy under strain after the defection of three lawmakers. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085490-time-of-the-essence-says-may-on-latest-brussels-shuttle/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 U.S. Justice Department preparing to receive Mueller report - CNN FILE PHOTO: Special Counsel Robert Mueller departs after briefing the U.S. House Intelligence Committee on his investigation of potential collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., June 20, 2017. REUTERS/Aaron P. Bernstein WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice may announce as early as next week that Special Counsel Robert Mueller has given the attorney general his report on the federal Russia investigation, CNN said on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085491-us-justice-department-preparing-to-receive-mueller-report-cnn/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 French TV cuts Facebook live feed from Jewish cemetery after anti-Semitic abuse By Luke Baker FILE PHOTO: French President Emmanuel Macron looks at a grave vandalised with a swastika during a visit at the Jewish cemetery in Quatzenheim, France February 19, 2019. Frederick Florin/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo PARIS (Reuters) - A French TV channel said on Wednesday it had been forced to cut short a live Facebook broadcast from a desecrated Jewish cemetery in eastern France because of an onslaught of anti-Semitic commentary. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085492-french-tv-cuts-facebook-live-feed-from-jewish-cemetery-after-anti-semitic-abuse/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 U.S. arrests Coast Guard officer who planned mass attack: prosecutors A locked case containing bottles of Tramodol uncovered by U.S. federal investigators in the home of U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant Christopher Paul Hasson in Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S., is shown in the photo provided February 20, 2019. U.S. Attorney's Office Maryland/Handout via REUTERS WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. authorities have arrested a U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant who described himself as a white nationalist and amassed a cache of weapons to "murder innocent civilians on a scale rarely seen in this country," according to court documents. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085497-us-arrests-coast-guard-officer-who-planned-mass-attack-prosecutors/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 Woman who joined Islamic State cannot return to U.S., Pompeo says FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks at a news conference at Lazienki Palace in Warsaw, Poland February 12, 2019. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday a woman born in the United States who joined the Islamic State militant group did not qualify for U.S. citizenship and had no legal basis to return to the country. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085498-woman-who-joined-islamic-state-cannot-return-to-us-pompeo-says/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 Billionaire Branson hopes aid concert opens Venezuela's borders FILE PHOTO: Sir Richard Branson listens to a question at the unveiling of the Virgin Voyages ship in New York, U.S., February 14, 2019. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton (Reuters) - Billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson on Wednesday said he hopes a concert in Colombia aimed at raising money for crisis-wracked Venezuela will encourage the country's soldiers to defy orders from President Nicolas Maduro and let humanitarian aid cross the border. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085499-billionaire-branson-hopes-aid-concert-opens-venezuelas-borders/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 Venezuela's deputy U.N. military attache backs Guaido Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido, who many nations have recognized as the country's rightful interim ruler, gestures at a protest of the public transport sector against the government of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela February 20, 2019. REUTERS/Manaure Quintero WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Venezuela's deputy U.N. military attache, Colonel Pedro Chirinos, said in a video on social media that he recognized opposition leader Juan Guaido as the country's interim president, increasing pressure on President Nicolas Maduro. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085500-venezuelas-deputy-un-military-attache-backs-guaido/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 Finnish boy, 5, savaged on Ao Nang beach by pack of wild dogs - rabies feared Picture: Daily News A five year old boy from Finland is in a serious condition in hospital after being savaged by a pack of stray dogs on Thailand's Ao Nang beach in Krabi. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085501-finnish-boy-5-savaged-on-ao-nang-beach-by-pack-of-wild-dogs-rabies-feared/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 Samsung announces folding phone with 5G - at nearly $2,000 By Stephen Nellis and Paul Sandle Samsung's new Galaxy Fold smart phone which features the world's first 7.3-inch Infinity Flex Display that works with the next-generation 5G networks is seen in this image released in San Francisco, California, U.S. February 20, 2019. Courtesy Samsung/Handout via REUTERS SAN FRANCISCO/LONDON (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd on Wednesday unveiled a nearly $2,000 folding smartphone in a bid to top the technology of Apple Inc and Chinese rivals and reignite consumer interest amid slumping sales. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085508-samsung-announces-folding-phone-with-5g-at-nearly-2000/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 Big Joke: Busts another visa agent using fake stamps - practice on the rise Komchadluek reported that the prevalence of unscrupulous visa agents issuing bogus stamps is on the rise. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085509-big-joke-busts-another-visa-agent-using-fake-stamps-practice-on-the-rise/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 Thai baht surges against weakening US dollar By The Thaiger The Thai baht is soaring to its highest level against the US dollar in more than half a decade. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085512-thai-baht-surges-against-weakening-us-dollar/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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