rooster59 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 Drought causes fewer blooms in Khon Kaen lotus gardens Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK, 17 May 2019 (NNT) - The big sale of lotus flowers close to Visakha Bucha day this year may be affected by the drought disaster that has caused fewer lotus to grow and bloom to full size, cutting down the harvest by about half. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101322-drought-causes-fewer-blooms-in-khon-kaen-lotus-gardens/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 Some 5,000 people registered for medical marijuana possession in Buriram Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK, 17 May 2019 (NNT) - The 90-day registration period for persons in possession of marijuana without facing prosecution will end on 21 May. Some 5,000 persons in Buriram have already registered their possession during this period. A community enterprise seminar on marijuana planting and management also took place today to prepare Buriram province as a key manufacturer of medical marijuana. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101324-some-5000-people-registered-for-medical-marijuana-possession-in-buriram/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 Rainy season to begin May 20th Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK, 17 May 2019 (NNT) - The Meteorological Department has announced Thailand will enter the rainy season this year from 20 May, with lesser rain expected. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101325-rainy-season-to-begin-may-20th/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 WHO praises "crusading" Thailand for 40% rise in tax on cigarettes - even if it was deferred Image: Daily News Thailand has been praised by a World Heath Organisation representative for its actions in discouraging smoking. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101329-who-praises-crusading-thailand-for-40-rise-in-tax-on-cigarettes-even-if-it-was-deferred/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 What a family! Uncle monk and nephew arrested for separate rapes Image: Daily News Two members of the same family have been arrested for separate rapes. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101332-what-a-family-uncle-monk-and-nephew-arrested-for-separate-rapes/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 Accident or murder?: Body of 18 year old woman found burned with motorbike Caption: Just married Police in Surat Thaini in southern Thailand are interviewing a man in connection with the disappearance of his 18 year old wife whom he married 6 months ago. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101335-accident-or-murder-body-of-18-year-old-woman-found-burned-with-motorbike/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 Germany designates BDS Israel boycott movement as anti-Semitic By Joseph Nasr and Riham Alkousaa FILE PHOTO: Visitors walk inside the glass dome of the Reichstag building, the seat of the German lower house of parliament Bundestag in Berlin, Germany, January 12, 2018. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke - RC180CE99100/File Photo BERLIN (Reuters) - The German parliament voted on Friday to condemn as anti-Semitic a movement that calls for economic pressure on Israel to end the occupation of Palestinian land, grant Arab citizens equal rights and recognise the right of return of Palestinian refugees. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101339-germany-designates-bds-israel-boycott-movement-as-anti-semitic/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 Austrian leader calls crisis meeting after deputy filmed discussing deals By Kirsti Knolle Austria's Vice Chancellor and head of Freedom Party Heinz-Christian Strache addresses the media in Vienna, Austria April 23, 2019. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger VIENNA (Reuters) - Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz called a crisis meeting late on Friday after two German newspapers published footage purportedly showing his deputy discussing state contracts with a potential Russian backer in return for political support. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101340-austrian-leader-calls-crisis-meeting-after-deputy-filmed-discussing-deals/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 Venice targets prostitutes, drunk tourists in public order crackdown FILE PHOTO: Tourists walk on a bridge as a gondolier rows his gondola near St.Marks Square in Venice, Italy, April 2, 2019. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane/File Photo VENICE, Italy (Reuters) - Venice city council has approved rules to stop prostitutes plying their trade along the streets and canals of the tourist-packed lagoon city. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101341-venice-targets-prostitutes-drunk-tourists-in-public-order-crackdown/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 North Korea asks U.N. chief to address ship seizure by 'gangster' U.S. FILE PHOTO: An undated surveillance image provided in a U.S. Department of Justice complaint for forfeiture released May 9, 2019 shows what is described as the North Korean vessel Wise Honest being loaded with coal in Nampo, North Korea. Department of Justice/Handout via REUTERS SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea has asked United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to deal with the "illegal" seizure of one of its cargo ships by the United States, state media said on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101343-north-korea-asks-un-chief-to-address-ship-seizure-by-gangster-us/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 U.S. Treasury's Mnuchin rejects subpoena for Trump tax returns By Makini Brice and David Morgan U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin testifies before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S. May 15, 2019. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin defied a congressional subpoena seeking six years of President Donald Trump's tax returns on Friday, all but guaranteeing a federal court battle with Congress over the records. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101344-us-treasurys-mnuchin-rejects-subpoena-for-trump-tax-returns/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 U.S. imposes drug-related sanctions on Mexican judge, former governor By Doina Chiacu and Anthony Esposito FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Treasury Department in Washington, U.S., August 6, 2018. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo WASHINGTON/MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The United States slapped sanctions on a Mexican judge and a former state governor on Friday, accusing them of taking bribes from drug traffickers, and saying that government corruption had allowed Mexican drug gangs to grow and operate with impunity. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101346-us-imposes-drug-related-sanctions-on-mexican-judge-former-governor/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 64 arrested in road racing clampdown By The Nation Police arrested 64 motorcyclists on Bangkok streets on Friday night and seized 60 motorcycles which were illegally modified for road racing. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101349-64-arrested-in-road-racing-clampdown/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 200 secondary schools to recruit students with entrance exams By The Nation Some 200 secondary schools will be allowed to recruit all their students from across the country through entrance examinations. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101350-200-secondary-schools-to-recruit-students-with-entrance-exams/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 Buddhist novice in Khon Kaen arrested for allegedly selling meth pills By The Nation A Buddhist novice was defrocked and arrested at a temple in Khon Kaen’s Ban Haet district on Saturday morning for allegedly abusing and selling methamphetamine in his temple. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101351-buddhist-novice-in-khon-kaen-arrested-for-allegedly-selling-meth-pills/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 Herman Wouk, author of 'The Caine Mutiny' and 'The Winds of War,' dies at 103 By Bill Trott FILE PHOTO: Author Herman Wouk sits at the desk in the office of his home in Palm Springs, California, U.S. November 6, 2012. Stephanie Diani/Simon & Schuster/Handout via REUTERS (Reuters) - Author Herman Wouk, whose World War Two experiences provided the foundation of his bestseller "The Caine Mutiny" and two epic novels about the war, died on Friday at the age of 103, his literary agent said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101424-herman-wouk-author-of-the-caine-mutiny-and-the-winds-of-war-dies-at-103/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 Penelope Cruz, Antonio Banderas reunite on Cannes red carpet 72nd Cannes Film Festival - Screening of the film "Pain and Glory" (Dolor y gloria) in competition - Red Carpet Arrivals - Cannes, France, May 17, 2019. Pedro Almodovar, Penelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas pose. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe CANNES, France (Reuters) - Penelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas, long-time collaborators of director Pedro Almodovar, turned up the glamour on the red carpet at Cannes on Friday for the Spaniard's latest outing, a contender for the top prize at the film festival. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101426-penelope-cruz-antonio-banderas-reunite-on-cannes-red-carpet/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 Woodstock 50 festival announces new funding to get show back on By Jill Serjeant FILE PHOTO: Singer John Fogerty speaks during the announcement event for the lineup for the Woodstock 50th Anniversary concert in New York, U.S., March 19, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The organizers of a three-day concert marking the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock music festival said on Friday they have obtained new funding to enable the show to go on. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101427-woodstock-50-festival-announces-new-funding-to-get-show-back-on/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 To continue: Thailand Live Sunday 19 May 2019 https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101473-thailand-live-sunday-19-may-2019/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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