rooster59 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Do not miss TOM GREEN with special guest STEPHEN K AMOS at the Lancaster Hotel on Saturday, 20th April. Act fast! VIP tickets are already sold out, but standard tickets (1500 THB) are still available for purchase at: https://www.ticketflap.com/tomgreen-bkk19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Democrats make legal bid for all Russia probe evidence, Trump poll numbers drop By Doina Chiacu and David Morgan FILE PHOTO: Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) speaks during a mark up hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., March 26, 2019. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressional Democrats on Friday took legal action to get hold of all of U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller's evidence from his inquiry into Russian meddling in the 2016 election, as the probe's findings hit President Donald Trump's poll ratings. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096082-democrats-make-legal-bid-for-all-russia-probe-evidence-trump-poll-numbers-drop/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 White House says Trump spoke to Libyan commander Haftar on Monday By Steve Holland FILE PHOTO: Khalifa Haftar, the military commander who dominates eastern Libya, arrives to attend an international conference on Libya at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, May 29, 2018. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer/File Photo WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Reuters) - The White House said on Friday that President Donald Trump spoke by phone earlier in the week and discussed "ongoing counterterrorism efforts" with Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar, leader of a military assault on the capital Tripoli in opposition to the internationally recognised government. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096083-white-house-says-trump-spoke-to-libyan-commander-haftar-on-monday/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Peru ex-president leaves cadaver as sign of 'contempt' for his enemies - suicide note By Marco Aquino Friends and family carry the coffin with the remains of Peru's former President Alan Garcia, who killed himself this week, during the last of three days of national mourning declared by President Martin Vizcarra, in Lima, Peru April 19, 2019. REUTERS/Guadalupe Pardo LIMA (Reuters) - Peruvian ex-president Alan Garcia wrote in an alleged suicide note read by family members at a wake on Friday that he had killed himself in order to avoid humiliation at the hands of his political enemies. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096084-peru-ex-president-leaves-cadaver-as-sign-of-contempt-for-his-enemies-suicide-note/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Ukrainian presidential candidates trade insults in rowdy stadium debate By Polina Ivanova and Pavel Polityuk Ukraine's President and presidential candidate Petro Poroshenko attends a policy debate with his rival, comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy, at the National Sports Complex Olimpiyskiy stadium in Kiev, Ukraine April 19, 2019. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko KIEV (Reuters) - The two men vying to be Ukraine's next president traded insults in a raucous debate on Friday in front of thousands of supporters before an election that could put a comedian with no political experience in charge of a country at war. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096085-ukrainian-presidential-candidates-trade-insults-in-rowdy-stadium-debate/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Turkey arrests suspected spies for UAE, investigating Khashoggi link By Orhan Coskun FILE PHOTO: A demonstrator holds a poster with a picture of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi outside the Saudi Arabia consulate in Istanbul, Turkey October 25, 2018. REUTERS/Osman Orsal/File Photo ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey has arrested two suspects who confessed to spying on Arab nationals for the United Arab Emirates, and is investigating whether the arrival in Turkey of one of them was related to the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a senior Turkish official said on Friday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096086-turkey-arrests-suspected-spies-for-uae-investigating-khashoggi-link/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Northern Ireland journalist killed by gunman during riot By Amanda Ferguson Journalist Lyra McKee is seen in this undated handout picture released April 19, 2019 by the Police Service of Northern Ireland. Courtesy of Lyra McKee's family and partner/Handout via REUTERS BELFAST (Reuters) - A 29-year-old Northern Irish journalist was shot dead during rioting in Londonderry overnight, an attack that shocked the region and police said was likely the work of Irish nationalist militants opposed to the 1998 Good Friday peace deal. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096087-northern-ireland-journalist-killed-by-gunman-during-riot/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 More protesters flood Sudan's sit-in to demand civilian rule By Michael Georgy and Khalid Abdelaziz Protesters shout slogans and make victory signs after Friday prayers in front of the Defence Ministry in Khartoum, Sudan, April 19, 2019. REUTERS/Umit Bektas Khartoum (Reuters) - Hundreds of thousands of protesters massed around a sit-in outside Sudan's Defence Ministry on Friday to demand that the military council that ousted former president Omar al-Bashir last week hand over power to civilians. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096088-more-protesters-flood-sudans-sit-in-to-demand-civilian-rule/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Thai world champ spearheads local challenge at One Championship By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam The Nation Nong-O Gaiyanghadao blasts a kick to Han Zi Hao of China in the One: Clash of Legends at Muangthong Thani in February. REIGNING bantamweight world champion Nong-O Gaiyanghadao and fellow muay thai superstar Petchdam Petchyindee Academy will carry the Thai flag at the One Championship: Warriors of Light at Bangkok’s Impact Arena next month. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096089-thai-world-champ-spearheads-local-challenge-at-one-championship/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Bank of Ayudhya sees 105% jump in first-quarter profits By The Nation Bank of Ayudhya Plc and its business units have announced a robust performance for the first quarter of 2019, with a record net profit of Bt12.7 billion, a 104.9-per-cent increase from the same quarter of last year. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096090-bank-of-ayudhya-sees-105-jump-in-first-quarter-profits/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Rites of passage By Korbphuk Phromrekha The Nation Weekend Mae Hong Son’s annual Poy Sang Long Festival is held during summer to pay homage to Lord Buddha. Young Tai Yai boys become novices in an annual ceremony that draws visitors from far afield Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096091-rites-of-passage/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 SPECIAL REPORT: Truth ‘MUST BE UNCOVERED’ in Premchai case By PIYAPORN WONGRUANG THE NATION WEEKEND Wichian apprehended Premchai and his companions on February 4, 2018. File photos. PROSECUTORS DECIDE TO APPEAL AMID LINGERING PUBLIC ANGER OVER PREMCHAI VERDICT Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096092-special-report-truth-‘must-be-uncovered’-in-premchai-case/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 Treasures of the highest order By Khetsirin Pholdhampalit The Nation Weekend The newly-renovated Prissadangkhabhimuk Hall displays wood-carving masterpieces such as the tall wooden door of the vihara of Wat Suthat and the round wooden raised seat for monks built in the Ayutthaya era. Thailand’s National Museum throws open eight more of its newly renovated and interactive halls Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096095-treasures-of-the-highest-order/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 Police open door to no death penalty charge over Phuket seastead case By The Phuket News Vice Governor Supoj Rotreuang Na Nongkhai urged sensitivity in following due process in the case. Photo: PR Dept PHUKET: The police investigator tasked with the Royal Thai Navy complaint against American Chad Elwartowski and his Thai partner Supranee Thepdet over the ‘seastead’ built south of Phuket told The Phuket News today (Apr 19) that he will not move to charge the couple under Section 119 – which may incur the death penalty – if he finds no evidence that the structure threatens national security. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096097-police-open-door-to-no-death-penalty-charge-over-phuket-seastead-case/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 Sad-eyed Boonrod gets his own Facebook page after Gulf rescue By The Nation Boonrod, the dog rescued this week from the middle of the Gulf of Thailand, can now show off his own Facebook page with more than 6,000 followers. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096099-sad-eyed-boonrod-gets-his-own-facebook-page-after-gulf-rescue/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 The sweetest thing By Pattarawadee Saengmanee The Nation Weekend At Club No Sugar, you can indulge in hearty main courses and sumptuous sweets while sticking to a no-carbohydrate and sugar-free diet Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096100-the-sweetest-thing/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 Savers earning over 20,000 baht interest a year to face 15 percent tax Bank depositors in Thailand who earn more than 20,000 baht interest a year from their bank deposits will now be taxed 15% on the interest they earn, according to Finance Minister Apisak Tantiworawong. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096050-savers-must-allow-banks-to-send-information-to-tax-officials-finance-minister/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 Article 270 versus national government Over the past few days, calls for a “national government” have grown, but so are a group of constitutional interpreters who believe that writers of Thailand’s new charter had anticipated problems of a “minority” administration and thus sneaked in ways to tackle them. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096104-article-270-versus-national-government/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 Thailand’s first medical marijuana exhibition opens in Buri Ram Tens of thousands of people, including foreigners, today flocked to the Chang International Circuit, in the northeastern province of Buri Ram, to attend Thailand’s first exhibition of marijuana and marijuana extracts for medical use. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096105-thailand’s-first-medical-marijuana-exhibition-opens-in-buri-ram/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 How drought weakens Thai economy Thai farmers are expected to face a tough year in 2019 as the drought will be more acute than usual, lowering the water levels in reservoirs in the central and northeastern provinces. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096106-how-drought-weakens-thai-economy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 U.S. arrests former Marine connected to North Korea embassy raid in Spain By Mark Hosenball FILE PHOTO: A Spanish National Police car is seen outside the North Korea's embassy in Madrid, Spain February 28, 2019. REUTERS/Sergio Perez/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. authorities have arrested a former U.S. Marine who is a member of a group that allegedly raided the North Korean embassy in Madrid in February and stole electronics, two sources familiar with the arrest said on Friday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096113-us-arrests-former-marine-connected-to-north-korea-embassy-raid-in-spain/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 Wanted American quizzed over ‘sea home’ off Phuket coast By THE NATION WEEKEND IMMIGRATION police have questioned an American bitcoin investor who set up a floating 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/1096097-police-open-door-to-no-death-penalty-charge-over-phuket-seastead-case/?do=findComment&comment=14060242 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 On Good Friday, Pope hears harrowing stories of human trafficking By Philip Pullella Pope Francis leads the Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) procession during Good Friday celebrations at Rome's Colosseum, Rome, Italy April 19, 2019. REUTERS/Yara Nardi ROME (Reuters) - Pope Francis led Good Friday services dedicated to the victims of human trafficking and the plight of migrants, denouncing leaders with "armoured hearts" who exploit their plight for political gain. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096116-on-good-friday-pope-hears-harrowing-stories-of-human-trafficking/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 Admitted Russian agent Butina asks U.S. court to be lenient By Ginger Gibson Maria Butina appears in a police booking photograph released by the Alexandria Sheriff's Office in Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. August 18, 2018. Alexandria Sheriff's Office/Handout via REUTERS/Files WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Maria Butina, who has admitted to working as a Russian agent to infiltrate an influential U.S. gun rights group and make inroads with conservative activists and Republicans, asked the court to sentence her to time served ahead of her April 26 sentencing, according to court documents. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096118-admitted-russian-agent-butina-asks-us-court-to-be-lenient/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 Seagram heiress Clare Bronfman pleads guilty in New York sex cult case By Brendan Pierson Clare Bronfman, an heiress of the Seagram's liquor empire, arrives at the Brooklyn Federal Courthouse to face charges regarding sex trafficking and racketeering related to the Nxivm cult case in New York, U.S., April 8, 2019. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/Files NEW YORK (Reuters) - Seagram liquor heiress Clare Bronfman pleaded guilty on Friday to harboring an illegal immigrant and enabling credit card fraud as part of an alleged sex cult based in upstate New York. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096121-seagram-heiress-clare-bronfman-pleads-guilty-in-new-york-sex-cult-case/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 Deadly storm knocks out power in U.S. South, threatens east coast By Rich McKay and Gabriella Borter (Reuters) - Severe storms that killed three people in the U.S. South moved eastward on Friday, causing widespread power outages and threatening tornadoes along the east coast from Pennsylvania to Florida, forecasters said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096125-deadly-storm-knocks-out-power-in-us-south-threatens-east-coast/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 Egyptians to vote on changes that may see Sisi in power to 2030 By Yousef Saba A man walks in front of a banner depicting Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi before the upcoming referendum on constitutional amendments in Cairo, Egypt April 16, 2019. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany/Files CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptians vote this weekend on constitutional changes that will potentially allow President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to stay in office until 2030 and bolster the role of Egypt's powerful military. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096128-egyptians-to-vote-on-changes-that-may-see-sisi-in-power-to-2030/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 California couple faces sentencing in severe child abuse case By Dan Whitcomb L-R: Louise Turpin, attorney John Moore, and David Turpin are seated during a preliminary hearing in Riverside Superior Court in Riverside, California, U.S., June 20, 2018. Irfan Khan/Los Angeles Times/Pool via REUTERS LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A Southern California couple who pleaded guilty to charges stemming from grim, headline-making accusations they beat, starved and shackled their 13 children in the family's home were due to be sentenced on Friday to 25 years to life in prison. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096129-california-couple-faces-sentencing-in-severe-child-abuse-case/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 Media freedom under threat By The Nation Weekend Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096135-media-freedom-under-threat/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 Bailout package ‘TOO LARGE’ By NOPHAKHUN LIMSAMARNPHUN THE NATION WEEKEND NEW HANDOUTS WILL ONLY HELP THREE TELECOM GIANTS, FOREIGN INVESTORS AND A BILLIONAIRE, LEAVING CONSUMERS WITH VERY FEW OPTIONS Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096137-bailout-package-‘too-large’/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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