webfact Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 UPDATE: Bombs kill more than 200 in Sri Lankan churches, hotels on Easter Sunday By Ranga Sirilal and Shihar Aneez A crime scene official inspects the site of a bomb blast inside a church in Negombo, Sri Lanka April 21, 2019. REUTERS/Stringer COLOMBO (Reuters) - More than 200 people were killed and at least 450 injured in bomb blasts that ripped through churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, the first major attack on the Indian Ocean island since the end of a civil war 10 years ago. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096319-at-least-156-dead-hundreds-injured-in-multiple-blasts-at-churches-hotels-on-easter-sunday/?do=findComment&comment=14065633 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 Medical marijuana move ‘not enough’ By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM THE NATION BURI RAM Many people gather to observe a fullgrown cannabis plant, which is exhibited at the medical cannabis fair “Pan Buriram”, which was held from Friday until yesterday in Buri Ram province. Photo Pratch Rujivanarom ACTIVISTS SEEK MORE MEASURES TO FACILITATE USE OF CANNABINOID MEDICINES MORE LEGAL measures to further liberalise medical cannabis are required, campaigners stressed, so as to ensure that patients can freely and easily access affordable and quality cannabinoid medicines. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096343-medical-marijuana-move-‘not-enough’/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 May out, Thai hopes rest on mixed pair at Asia Championships By LERPONG AMSA-NGIAM THE NATION Sapsiree Taerattanachai (L) and Dechapol Puavaranukroh (R) / EPA Photo RED-HOT mixed doubles duo Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai will spearhead Thailand’s challenge at the Badminton Asia Championships after Ratchanok “May” Intanon withdrew to focus on the Sudirman Cup. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096344-may-out-thai-hopes-rest-on-mixed-pair-at-asia-championships / Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 Pheu Thai says coalition intact but remains wary of defections by MPs to rival camp By The Nation A voter casts his ballot at Polling Station No 32 in Bangkok’s Constituency 13, where a poll rerun was held yesterday. THE SEVEN political parties that have come together to form the next government remain “strongly united” although defections of its MPs to the rival coalition are likely, a key figure in the Pheu Thai Party said yesterday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096345-pheu-thai-says-coalition-intact-but-remains-wary-of-defections-by-mps-to-rival-camp/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 People flock to marijuana fair in Buri Ram By Pratch Rujivanarom The Nation Buri Ram Thousands of people showed up at the “Pan Buriram” fair in Buri Ram province on Saturday, as the authorities take the first step towards raising awareness about medical marijuana. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096346-people-flock-to-marijuana-fair-in-buri-ram/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 Thailand ready to face sea-home builder in court By The Nation File photo Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Saturday that the Thai government has the right to demolish a floating sea home off Phuket seashore and welcomed the threat of a lawsuit by its builder, Ocean Builders. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096348-thailand-ready-to-face-sea-home-builder-in-court/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 ‘Beware of fruits that generate heat during summer’ By The Nation Doctors have warned people about excessive consumption during summer of the popular Thai fruit durian, as it could increase body heat and have harmful effects on health. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096349-‘beware-of-fruits-that-generate-heat-during-summer’/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 Family in shock after masseuse killed over money dispute By WIJIT CHUNHAKIJKACHORN THE NATION FILE photo A Thai masseuse was killed and dismembered in Portugal last month reportedly over a dispute over her 10,000 euros (Bt357,000) investment in a massage parlour there. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096350-family-in-shock-after-thai-masseuse-killed-over-money-dispute/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 Self-test kits for HIV now available at pharmacies By The Nation HIV test THANKS TO THE latest move by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), people no longer have to visit a medical centre to undergo an HIV test. If they are worried that they may be infected, people can just buy a self-test kit from a pharmacy and check on their own. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096351-self-test-kits-for-hiv-now-available-at-pharmacies/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 Asean economic ministers to sign two documents for boosting services sector and investment By PHUWIT LIMVIPHUWAT THE NATION ASEAN CHAIR Thailand has lined up 13 ambitious goals to achieve regional integration as the 25th Asean Economic Ministers’ Retreat (AEMR) kicks off today in Phuket, where two pacts are set to be signed to enhance services trade and investment within the group. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096352-asean-economic-ministers-to-sign-two-documents-for-boosting-services-sector-and-investment/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 Forest fires continue to plague Mae Hong Son By Tosapol Boonpat The Nation Illegal outdoor fires continue to occur in Mae Hong Son province despite the ban and the raging smog crisis. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096353-forest-fires-continue-to-plague-mae-hong-son/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 Station overhaul to lead the way By Somluck Srimalee The Nation The State Railway of Thailand’s project at Bang Sue is spearheading a massive transport, residential, commercial development that will forever change the station’s district and north Bangkok Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096354-station-overhaul-to-lead-the-way/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 Heat triggers record electricity consumption By The Nation Nation/Wanchai Kraisormkhajit Power demand reached a record high on Saturday night apparently as many people turned on their air-conditioners to fight the summer heat. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096355-heat-triggers-record-electricity-consumption-by-the-nation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 Summer storms hit central, northern regions By The Nation Kalasin Province More than 6,900 houses, mostly in the central and northern regions of Thailand, have been damaged by summer storms since the beginning of April, according to the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096356-summer-storms-hit-central-northern-regions/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 Family demands justice over death of man in detention By The Nation The family of a man who mysteriously died while in detention for four days over alleged drunk driving during Songkran has demanded a full investigation into his death and justice. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096357-family-demands-justice-over-death-of-man-in-detention/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 Storms ease Chiang Mai pollution but leave some without roof over their heads By The Nation Tropical storms yesterday helped keep the fine dust down from Chiang Mai’s sky but they razed to the ground several houses in some districts. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096359-storms-ease-chiang-mai-pollution-but-leave-some-without-roof-over-their-heads/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 Pheu Thai ready to form government after official poll results announced The Pheu Thai party is ready to form a coalition government with its six allies once the Election Commission has announced the official results of the March-24 general election, said party secretary-general Phumtham Wechayachai today. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096360-pheu-thai-ready-to-form-government-after-official-poll-results-announced/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 Commerce Ministry talks up benefits of palm oil for generating power By The Thaiger While the Thai government is promoting the use of palm oil to produce power, the latest price of the oil remains lower than the cost of producing it because the volume of output was 30% more than the expected quantity. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096361-commerce-ministry-talks-up-benefits-of-palm-oil-for-generating-power/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 PM pleased, Bangkok named most popular city for Japanese tourists BANGKOK, 22 April 2019 (NNT) - Lt Gen Werachon Sukondhapatipak, the deputy spokesman of the Thai government, revealed that Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha was happy after hearing that Bangkok has been named the most popular destination for Japanese tourists during their Golden Week, a five-day long holiday which begins in late April. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096362-pm-prayut-pleased-bangkok-named-most-popular-city-for-japanese-tourists/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 ’OTOP to the Town’ fair welcoming shoppers at Future Park Rangsit BANGKOK, 22 April 2019 (NNT) - The Department of Community Development has held an OTOP to the Town event, attending big suburban shopping malls and inviting the general public to shop for quality products that help distribute wealth to local communities. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096363-’otop-to-the-town’-fair-welcoming-shoppers-at-future-park-rangsit/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 Japanese investors to raise funds in Thailand BANGKOK, 22 April 2019 (NNT) - Foreign investors are still confident of Thailand’s economic prospects, with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) expressing its interest in investing in hybrid vehicle production in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), thanks to the Thai government’s clear investment promotion policy. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096364-japanese-investors-to-raise-funds-in-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 Re-elections conducted at six polling units BANGKOK, 22 April 2019 (NNT) - The Election Commission (EC) proceeded with re-elections at six polling units in five provinces today, as the deadline for the announcement of official election results approaches. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096365-re-elections-conducted-at-six-polling-units/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 Comedian Zelenskiy wins Ukrainian presidential race by landslide - exit polls By Matthias Williams and Andrew Osborn Ukrainian presidential candidate Volodymyr Zelenskiy reacts following the announcement of the first exit poll in a presidential election at his campaign headquarters in Kiev, Ukraine April 21, 2019. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine entered uncharted political waters on Sunday after exit polls showed a comedian with no political experience and few detailed policies had easily won enough votes to become the next president of a country at war. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096366-comedian-zelenskiy-wins-ukrainian-presidential-race-by-landslide-exit-polls/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 Turkish opposition leader safe after attack at soldier's funeral By Jonathan Spicer FILE PHOTO: Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the leader of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), greets his supporters during a rally for the upcoming local elections, in Istanbul, TurkeyMarch 24, 2019. REUTERS/Huseyin Aldemir/File Photo ISTANBUL (Reuters) - The leader of Turkey's main opposition party was attacked at a soldier's funeral in Ankara before security guards led him away, in the latest fallout from contested local elections three weeks ago. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096367-turkish-opposition-leader-safe-after-attack-at-soldiers-funeral/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 Top Democrats leave open option of Trump impeachment after Mueller report By Sarah N. Lynch and Yasmeen Abutaleb U.S. President Donald Trump walks to board Air Force One as they travel to Florida for Easter weekend, at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, U.S., April 18, 2019. REUTERS/Al Drago WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top congressional Democrats left the door open on Sunday to the impeachment of U.S. President Donald Trump, but said they would first need to complete their own investigations into whether he obstructed justice in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096368-top-democrats-leave-open-option-of trump-impeachment-after-mueller-report/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 Macedonian pro-Western, nationalist candidates tied in presidential vote By Kole Casule Presidential candidate of the ruling SDSM Stevo Pendarovski greets his supporters during a news conference in Skopje, North Macedonia, April 21, 2019. REUTERS/Ognen Teofilovski SKOPJE (Reuters) - Macedonia's pro-Western candidate, Stevo Pendarovski, and his main rival Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova emerged tied in the first round of presidential vote dominated by deep divisions over a change of the country's name to North Macedonia under a deal with Greece. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096369-macedonian-pro-western-nationalist-candidates-tied-in-presidential-vote/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 U.S. to announce end to sanctions waivers for Iran oil imports: Washington Post FILE PHOTO: Gas flares from an oil production platform at the Soroush oil fields in the Persian Gulf, south of the capital Tehran, July 25, 2005. REUTERS/Raheb Homavandi/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is preparing to announce on Monday that all importers of Iranian oil will have to end their imports shortly or be subject to U.S. sanctions, a Washington Post columnist reported on Sunday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096374-us-to-announce-end-to-sanctions-waivers-for-iran-oil-imports-washington-post/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 Oil prices rise on decline in U.S. drilling activity, OPEC supply cuts By Henning Gloystein FILE PHOTO: An oil pump is seen operating in the Permian Basin near Midland, Texas, U.S. on May 3, 2017. REUTERS/Ernest Scheyder/File Photo SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices rose early on Monday, with Brent hitting its highest level since November, driven up by a decline in U.S. drilling activity and ongoing supply cuts led by producer club OPEC. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096375-oil-prices-rise-on-decline-in-us-drilling-activity-opec-supply-cuts/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 UK PM Theresa May to be told to quit by top Conservative: Sunday Times British Prime Minister Theresa May holds a news conference following an extraordinary European Union leaders summit to discuss Brexit, in Brussels, Belgium April 11, 2019. REUTERS/Yves Herman/Files LONDON (Reuters) - A top member of Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative Party will tell her in the coming week that she must step down by the end of June or her lawmakers will try again to depose her, the Sunday Times reported, without citing sources. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096376-uk-pm-theresa-may-to-be-told-to-quit-by-top-conservative-sunday-times/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 Backpacker jailed in Thailand for 'picking up phone' returns home Chris Dodd had only just arrived in Thailand when he was arrested and put in prison A British backpacker who was arrested and put in prison in Thailand for picking up a mobile phone he found on the floor has returned home for Easter. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1089352-british-man-released-on-bail-in-thailand-over-theft-of-mobile-phone/?do=findComment&comment=14066055 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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