webfact Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Indonesia president declares poll win as rival does too, complaining of fraud By Maikel Jefriando and Cindy Silviana Indonesian President Joko Widodo casts his ballot during elections in Jakarta, Indonesia April 17, 2019. REUTERS/Edgar Su JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Thursday declared victory in a presidential election to lead the world's third-largest democracy but his challenger also claimed he had won and complained of widespread cheating. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095935-indonesia president-joko-widodo-declares-poll-win-as-rival-does-too-complaining-of-fraud/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Man charged after stabbing Australian tourist in Phang Nga By Kritsada Mueanhawong A man has been charged after stabbing an Australian tourist who sustained serious injuries in Phang Nga yesterday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095938-man-charged-after-stabbing-australian-tourist-in-phang-nga/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 20 drunk drivers arrested in Sattahip SATTAHIP:--Sattahip police announced the arrest of 20 drunk drivers during Songkran. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095942-20-drunk-drivers-arrested-in-sattahip/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Songkran crackdown nets police 240 PVC water guns and 22 loud MCs PATTAYA:--An April 14 police crackdown netted police 240 PVC high-powered water guns and 22 motorcycles modified with loud exhausts. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095941-songkran-crackdown-nets-police-240-pvc-water-guns-and-22-loud-mcs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Songkran comes to a close for another year PATTAYA:--After 9 days of water throwing fun for many, madness for others, the annual festivities come to a close today and tomorrow. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095943-songkran-comes-to-a-close-for-another-year/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Songkran in Pattaya, the gentler side PATTAYA:--Songkran officially ends in Pattaya when the sun sets on April 19, but leading up to the finale, the streets turn to water war zones and traffic descends into gridlock. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095944-songkran-in-pattaya-the-gentler-side/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Children invited to learn water rescue skills PATTAYA:--Children 8-15 years old are being invited to learn basic swimming and water-rescue skills Friday, April 26, 2019 from 8.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at a free day-long class organized by Bangkok Hospital Pattaya at the Redemptorist Vocational School’s swimming pool. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095945-children-invited-to-learn-water-rescue-skills/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Italians, Thais and Burmese arrested for illegally fishing in Phang Nga national park By Kritsada Mueanhawong Two Italians, three Thais and a Burmese man have been caught fishing illegally in the Mu Koh Similan National Park area off the Phang Nga coast yesterday. Private fishing is illegal inside the marine national park area. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095949-italians-thais-and-burmese-arrested-for-illegally-fishing-in-phang-nga-national-park/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 SEX ISLE DEATH 31 stone US tourist who ‘forced flight attendants to wipe his bum while he moaned with pleasure’ dies in Thai resort famed for hookers The traveller, who hasn't been named, died last month on a lengthy trip to Ko Samui By Holly Christodoulou A plane passenger who made crew aboard an EVA Air flight undress him has died A THIRTY-one stone tourist who forced flight crew to wipe his bum as he moaned with pleasure has died in a seedy Thai resort famed for prostitution. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095950-obese-us-tourist-who-‘forced-flight-attendants-to-wipe-his-bum-while-he-moaned-with-pleasure’-dies-in-popular-thai-resort/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 KBank's first-quarter profit down Bt722m year on year By The Nation Kasikornbank (KBank) has reported net profit of Bt10.04 billion for the first quarter of the 2019. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095957-kbanks-first-quarter-profit-down-bt722m-year-on-year/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 People warned to avoid out-door activities due to high temperatures Thailand’s Meteorological Department has warned people to avoid out-door activities due to the current high temperatures, which are forecast to exceed 43 degrees Celsius today in several northern provinces. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095958-people-warned-to-avoid-out-door-activities-due-to-high-temperatures/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Australian man, 33, found dead in Chiang Mai hotel A 33 year old Australian man has been found dead at a hotel in Chiang Mai. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095962-australian-man-33-found-dead-in-chiang-mai-hotel/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Thai growth to be on track if next government formed by June - central bank chief FILE PHOTO: Thailand's Central Bank Governor Veerathai Santiprabhob poses during an interview with Reuters at the Bank of Thailand headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, April 1, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's economy is expected to grow 3.8 percent this year as forecast if the next government can be formed by June, the central bank governor said on Friday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095965-thai-growth-to-be-on-track-if-next-government-formed-by-june-central-bank-chief/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 2.8 Million Tweets of Songkran’s Celebration BANGKOK, 19 April 2019 – The celebration of the Thai Buddhist New Year, Songkran, is a time for family. It’s the time for reflection on the past year, for paying respect to elders, and preparation for the year ahead. Whether you were enjoying the water fights, travelling overseas or spending time with family; Thais flocked to Twitter to share their Songkran experience. This year’s #Songkran’s festivity generated 2.8 million Tweets (12-16 April). The conversation peaked on 13 April, around 6:00 pm, with 71,000 Tweets per minute. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095967-28-million-tweets-of-songkran’s-celebration/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Curbs on state ambulance speeds not applicable for emergencies By The Nation The Public Health Ministry’s policy to ensure ambulances do not run at speeds exceeding 80km per hour applies only to non-emergency referral cases. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095969-curbs-on-state-ambulance-speeds-not-applicable-for-emergencies/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Agriculture Ministry promotes safe use of pesticides BANGKOK, 19 April 2019 (NNT) -After the decision by the government to continue allowing the use of three chemicals in the farming sector for another two years, namely Paraquat, Glyphosate, and Chlorpyrifos, the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives will be holding training of targeted farmers ensuring safe usage of these chemicals. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095971-thai-agriculture-ministry-promotes-safe-use-of-pesticides/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Academics discuss future of medical cannabis in Thailand BANGKOK, 19 April 2019 (NNT) - Eleven organizations have discussed research that supports medical marijuana usage, finding ways for Thai medical marijuana pioneer Decha Siripat to be able to prescribe marijuana products for medical use, as an indigenous medical practitioner. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095972-academics-discuss-future-of-medical-cannabis-in-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Phuket’s water lords confident of supplies and back-up plans By The Thaiger PHOTO: Welcome to the moonscape – Bang Neow Dum off Srisoonthorn Road Well in to the second half of April in Phuket and the water situation is still dire, despite repeated assurances from the Provincial Irrigration Office and the Phuket Water Authority. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095983-phuket’s-water-lords-confident-of-supplies-and-back-up-plans/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Fake 500 baht banknote found in Krabi store By Kritsada Mueanhawong A fake 500 baht banknote has been discovered at a convenience store in Krabi. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095986-fake-500-baht-banknote-found-in-krabi-store/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 UPDATE: Australian stabbed 12 times trying to protect Thai woman By Tanyaluk Sakoot Australian Wayne William Marks lies on the floor with multiple stab wounds at Monster’s Bar in Khao Lak. Photo: Phang Nga Tourist Police PHANG NGA: An Australian man is recovering in hospital after he was stabbed multiple times following an altercation at a bar in Phang Nga in the early hours of Thursday morning (Apr 18). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095938-man-charged-after-stabbing-australian-tourist-in-phang-nga/?do=findComment&comment=14057992 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Big Oud in, Big Joke out: Thailand names new Immigration chief video screenshot Thailand’s Immigration Bureau has a new commander. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095988-big-oud-in-big-joke-out-thailand-names-new-immigration-chief/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Bus crashes off the road in Khon Kaen By The Thaiger PHOTOS: Pudtayan Banphai Rescue Foundation Many passengers have been injured following a bus crash in Khon Kaen, north-east Thailand this morning. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095994-bus-crashes-off-the-road-in-khon-kaen/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Immigration police question ‘seasteader’ By The Nation Immigration police have questioned an American bitcoin investor who set up a floating “seasteading” structure off the coast of Phuket and is facing criminal charges related to the waterborne homestead, Deputy national police spokesman Colonel Krissana Pattanacharoen said on Friday. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096030-immigration-police-question-‘seasteader’/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Surachate not to be investigated over mysterious transfer: General Prawit By The Nation Surachate (left) and Sompong Former Immigration Bureau chief Police Lt-General Surachate Hakparn will not be investigated regarding his transfer from the Royal Thai Police to the Prime Minister’s Office, Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan said on Friday. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095988-big-oud-in-big-joke-out-thailand-names-new-immigration-chief/?do=findComment&comment=14058667 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Thailand to see hotter weather as summer continues By The Nation Thailand’s summer will continue to be hotter than the same period last year, according to the Meteorological Department. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096034-thailand-to-see-hotter-weather-as-summer-continues/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Bank of Thailand adjusts GDP forecast downwards citing political uncertainty and household debt By Phuwit Limviphuwat The Nation The Bank of Thailand’s governor, Veerathai Santiprabhob, cautioned that the economy could be harmed by further delays in the formation of the new government as well as the rising level of household debt. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096037-bank-of-thailand-adjusts-gdp-forecast-downwards-citing-political-uncertainty-and-household-debt/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 US Embassy helps citizen threatened with death penalty over ‘seastead’ off Phuket By The Nation Nadia and Elwartowski/Facebook's Chad Elwartowski The United States Embassy in Bangkok is providing assistance to its citizen who was accused of violating Thailand’s sovereignty by building a “seasteading” structure off the coast of Phuket. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096030-immigration-police-question-‘seasteader’/?do=findComment&comment=14058725 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Outgoing govt plans Bt20 bn stimulus amid slowdown signs By Wichit Chaitrong The Nation The government is planning to inject Bt20 billion into the economy amid signs of economic slowdown and political uncertainty after last month’s election. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096040-outgoing-govt-plans-bt20-bn-stimulus-amid-slowdown-signs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Previously unseen footage reveals Avicii's battle with painkiller addiction By CHRIS DYER Avicii's began drinking during his gruelling tour schedule which saw him perform around the world to hundreds of adoring fans Never-before-seen footage of Swedish DJ Avicii has revealed his battle with painkiller addiction and pancreatitis while on a punishing tour schedule. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096042-previously-unseen-footage-reveals-aviciis-battle-with-painkiller-addiction/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 The Goonies: Inside the 1980s treasure hunt adventure whose cult appeal will never die Sean Astin, Corey Feldman, Ke Huy Quan and Jeff Cohen in adventure classic 'The Goonies' ( Rex Features ) Imagine pitching a movie like The Goonies. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096043-the-goonies-inside-the-1980s-treasure-hunt-adventure-whose-cult-appeal-will-never-die/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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