rooster59 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Supersports 10 Mile International Run Series Thailand 2019 comes to Phuket PHUKET, Thailand – A weekend of sporting fun the 5th Supersports 10 Mile International Run series Thailand 2018 Phuket Presented by Skechers. Held on 31st March, 2019 at the Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort, there was something for everyone with distances including a 500 metre Kids Run, 3 Mile (4.8km), 5 Mile (8km) and the iconic 10 Mile (16km) run, all part of a “Thailand series” concept that has seen the event grow to become one of Phuket& leading sports events. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085731-supersports-10-mile-international-run-series-thailand-2019-comes-to-phuket/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 Sudan's Bashir declares one-year state of emergency, dissolves government By Khalid Abdelaziz FILE PHOTO: Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir addresses his supporters during a rally at the Green Square in Khartoum, Sudan January 9, 2019. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah/File Photo KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir, facing the country's biggest popular protests since he came to power 30 years ago, declared a one-year state of emergency on Friday and called on parliament to postpone constitutional amendments that would allow him to seek another term in a 2020 presidential election. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085869-sudans-bashir-declares-one-year-state-of-emergency-dissolves-government/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 Patriots owner Robert Kraft charged in Florida prostitution sting By Joseph Ax and Jonathan Allen FILE PHOTO: New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft raises the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., February 3, 2019. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo (Reuters) - Robert Kraft, owner of the Super Bowl-winning New England Patriots, was charged in Florida with soliciting prostitution after he was captured on video engaging in sex acts with a worker at a massage parlor, police said on Friday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085870-patriots-owner-robert-kraft-charged-in-florida-prostitution-sting/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 As tensions over aid rise, Venezuelan troops fire on villagers, kill two By Carlos Suniaga and Nelson Bocanegra An ambulance carrying people that were injured during clashes in the southern Venezuelan town of Kumarakapay, near the border with Brazil, is assisted by people at the border between Venezuela and Brazil, in Pacaraima, Roraima state, Brazil February 22, 2019. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes KUMARAKAPAY, Venezuela/CUCUTA, Colombia (Reuters) - Venezuelan soldiers opened fire on indigenous people near the border with Brazil on Friday, killing two, witnesses said, as President Nicolas Maduro sought to block U.S.-backed efforts to bring aid into his economically devastated nation. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085871-as-tensions-over-aid-rise-venezuelan-troops-fire-on-villagers-kill-two/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 Singer R. Kelly charged with sexually abusing teenage girls By Suzannah Gonzales FILE PHOTO: U.S. vocalist, songwriter and producer R. Kelly performs on the final day of the St Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival at Pigeon Island National Landmark, May 12, 2013. REUTERS/Andrea De Silva CHICAGO (Reuters) - Grammy-winning singer R. Kelly was charged on Friday with criminal sexual abuse of at least three teenagers under age 17, the local state's attorney said, following years of allegations against the 52-year-old R&B singer. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085872-singer-r-kelly-charged-with-sexually-abusing-teenage-girls/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 Syria Kurds evacuate civilians from IS redoubt, hail Trump troop reversal By Rodi Said and Ellen Francis A fighter from Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) stands near civilians, near the village of Baghouz, Deir Al Zor province, Syria February 22, 2019. REUTERS/Rodi Said NEAR BAGHOUZ, Syria/ERBIL, Iraq (Reuters) - Kurdish-led forces in Syria said they would complete the evacuation of thousands of civilians from Islamic State's last redoubt in the area on Friday, and welcomed a White House reversal of President Donald Trump's decision to pull out all U.S. troops. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085873-syria-kurds-evacuate-civilians-from-is-redoubt-hail-trump-troop-reversal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 Florida mayor jailed, 'lucky he’s not dead' after allegedly shooting at deputies By Peter Szekely (Reuters) - The mayor of a Gulf Coast Florida city was lucky to be alive, albeit in jail, on Friday, the day after he fired two shots at sheriff's deputies during a pre-dawn raid at his home, authorities said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085874-florida-mayor-jailed-lucky-he’s-not-dead-after-allegedly-shooting-at-deputies/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 Thousands of Algerians protest against Bouteflika's re-election bid People march to protest against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's plan to seek a fifth term in Algiers, Algeria, February 22, 2019. REUTERS/Ramzi Boudina ALGIERS (Reuters) - Thousands of people in cities across Algeria marched on Friday to protest against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's plan to seek a fifth term and police used tear gas to disperse crowds in the capital. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085875-thousands-of-algerians-protest-against-bouteflikas-re-election-bid/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 Prudential Thailand launches product for 'customers who don’t like insurance' By The Nation Prudential Life Assurance (Thailand) has launched PRUsuper link, a unique and flexible investment-linked insurance product that was developed based on an online customer survey, the company said in a press release on Friday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085876-prudential-thailand-launches-product-for-customers-who-don’t-like-insurance/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 BGRIM seals a Bt3.3-bn deal for Glow SPP1 co-generation asset By The Nation Preeyanart Soontornwata, BGRIM President B Grimm Power (BGRIM), one of Thailand’s top private power producers, announced in a press release on Friday the successful acquisition of Glow SPP1 co-generation asset for Bt3.3 billion. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085877-bgrim-seals-a-bt33-bn-deal-for-glow-spp1-co-generation-asset/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 Campaign short on culture candidates By Phatarawadee Phataranawik The Nation Weekend Handful of parties offering arts policies, but for the rest it’s not a hotbutton issue Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085878-campaign-short-on-culture-candidates/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 No law bars Prayut from joining election debate, says EC head By THE NATION WEEKEND Palang Pracharat kicks off the "30 Days, the Caravan to Save the Nation by Palang Pracharat" campaign in Chai Nat province, the country's rice bowl. THERE is no law barring Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, as the PM candidate for Phalang Pracharat Party, from joining the electoral debate, the Election Commission (EC)’s deputy secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee said yesterday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085879-no-law-bars-prayut-from-joining-election-debate-says-ec-head/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 Patong road safety campaign asks, ‘Where your helmet?’ The 'Where your helmet?’ campaign saw 500 free helmets given away in Patong yesterday (Feb 21). Photo: PR Dept PHUKET: Patong Police together with Patong Municipality and the Patong Development Foundation, headed by local scion Preechavude ‘Prab’ Keesin, launched their “Where your helmet?” campaign yesterday (Feb 21), handing out 500 helmets free to people gathered at the Bangla Police Box at the beach end of Bangla Rd. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085880-patong-road-safety-campaign-asks-‘where-your-helmet’/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Future of Karen refugees remains cloudy By Yiamyut Sutthichaya The Nation WEEKEND Amara Camp, Myanmar Hundreds of ethic Karen youth perform traditional dances during the Karen National Day ceremony at the Amara camp on Feb.11 The near-future of Karen refugees to Thailand seems cloudy as the peace process in Myanmar has failed to deliver their hoped-for rights and land Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085881-future-of-karen-refugees-remains-cloudy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Pin-up with a winning smile By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam The Nation Muni He But He also has steely resolve to reach the top. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085882-pin-up-with-a-winning-smile/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 An open and shut case for Mazda lovers By Kingsley Wijayasinha The Nation Weekend Retractable Fastback version of the MX-5, replacing the soft-top offering, will add more fans to a series that is basking in its own aura in Thailand Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085883-an-open-and-shut-case-for-mazda-lovers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Travel insurance warning as NI man loses leg after Thailand motorbike accident By Sarah Scott Mike Johnston in hospital in Thailand Mike Johnston, 30, was teaching in Thailand when he was involved in the accident earlier this month and had to have his left leg amputated Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085891-travel-insurance-warning-as-ni-man-loses-leg-after-thailand-motorbike-accident/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Thailand Jan tourist arrivals rise 4.9% year-on-year: tourism ministry [BANGKOK] Thailand saw a 4.91 per cent increase in tourist arrivals in January year-on-year, after a 7.7 per cent rise in December, the tourism ministry said on Friday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085892-thailand-jan-tourist-arrivals-rise-49-year-on-year-tourism-ministry/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Destination of deities By Pattarawadee Saengmanee The Nation Weekend Young pilgrims show their spirit in the sacred fire walking ceremony./Photo by Khob Jai Thailand page The charming Chinese festival to honour the goddess Lim Ko Niao was held this week in Pattani Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085893-destination-of-deities/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Gearing up for the polls By Kanjana Lao Nation Graphic The general election on March 24 will be Thailand’s first since February 2014, when political unrest and failure to complete national voting within a day saw the election scrapped. The last completed national vote took place eight years ago in July 2011. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085894-gearing-up-for-the-polls/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 EXCLUSIVE: What went wrong with THE RICE BILL? By PIYAPORN WONGRUANG THE NATION WEEKEND Small-scale riceberry farming in Ratchaburi province. LEGISLATION SET FOR FINAL READING COMING WEEK APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN GUTTED OF MEASURES TO IMPROVE PRODUCTION AND REWARD FARMERS FOR THEIR HARD WORK AND WISDOM Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085896-exclusive-what-went-wrong-with-the-rice-bill/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Points system for traffic offences passes NLR - foreigners renting to get fines in the post Image: Sanook Changes to old traffic regulations dating back to 1979 have been passed by the National Legislative Assembly. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085898-points-system-for-traffic-offences-passes-nlr-foreigners-renting-to-get-fines-in-the-post/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Hua Hin: Foreigner crushed to death in bike accident Image: Sanook Police were called to the area of Soi 78 on Petchkasem Road on Friday at 2pm after a foreigner came off a motorcycle and was crushed by a truck trailer. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085899-hua-hin-foreigner-crushed-to-death-in-bike-accident/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 "They are foreigners - I have to attack them" - Nana woman in pink negligee with PVC pipe arrested Image: Daily News A Thai "mystery" woman who attacked passing foreigners with a PVC pipe in the Nana area of Bangkok has been arrested in Sukhumvit Soi 3 in Bangkok. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085900-they-are-foreigners-i-have-to-attack-them-nana-woman-in-pink-negligee-with-pvc-pipe-arrested/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Tourist finds "mystery tunnel" on Koh Samui Image: Sanook Authorities went to investigate in the Mae Nam area of Koh Samui after a tourist found what Sanook called a "mystery tunnel". Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085901-tourist-finds-mystery-tunnel-on-koh-samui/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Former Chiang Mai trader saw more money in gambling - he's nabbed Image: Sanook A former trader in mobile phones and games saw more money in gambling after meeting a friend who was running a betting website. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085903-former-chiang-mai-trader-saw-more-money-in-gambling-hes-nabbed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Buddha's giant footprints explained - "miracle" sighting on holy day Image: Sanook Buddhists were saying "Sathu Sathu Sathu" (amen, amen, amen) after a clip was posted on Facebook that appeared to show a giant monk on a far off hilltop in Chantaburi. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085906-buddhas-giant-footprints-explained-miracle-sighting-on-holy-day/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Korat woman drowns in reservoir By The Nation A woman drowned while collecting oysters with her husband in a reservoir in Nakhon Ratchasima's Huay Thalaeng district on Saturday morning, police said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085907-korat-woman-drowns-in-reservoir/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Lampang district declared disaster zone after 31 mild quakes By The Nation The Wang Nua district in Lampang has been declared a disaster zone after it was hit with 31 mild earthquakes and aftershocks, an official said on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085908-lampang-district-declared-disaster-zone-after-31-mild-quakes/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Husband arrested for allegedly stabbing wife to death in Udon Thani By The Nation A husband was arrested early Saturday for allegedly stabbing his wife to death at their house in Udon Thani's Muang district after she tried to leave home to see her new boyfriend, police said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085910-husband-arrested-for-allegedly-stabbing-wife-to-death-in-udon-thani/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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