webfact Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 May 4 announced as new date for Coronation Day official holiday By The Nation The Cabinet on Tuesday announced May 4 as the new Coronation Day official holiday. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101987-may-4-announced-as-new-date-for-coronation-day-official-holiday/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 Police seize haul of weapons, drugs in post-Songkran blitz By Eakkapop Thongtub Region 8 Police Commander Lt Gen Pongwut Pongsri inspects firearms and drugs seized in post-Songkran raids throughout Southern Thailand. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET:-- Police Region 8 yesterday put on display 193 firearms as well as more than 310,000 meth pills and more than 2.3kg of crystal meth, all seized in a post-Songkran anti-crime blitz from April 20-30 and May 11-19. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1102005-police-seize-haul-of-weapons-drugs-in-post-songkran-blitz/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 Marijuana users queue up for amnesty on last day By Puangchompoo Prasert, Mongkolchaowarat Thangmangmee The Nation More than 1,000 people queued up outside the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) head office in Nonthaburi to put their names down as users of marijuana on Tuesday, the very last day of the amnesty period. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1102008-marijuana-users-queue-up-for-amnesty-on-last-day/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 Prayut warns horse-trading could hurt govt’s credibility By KAS CHANWANPEN THE NATION PM General Prayut Chan-o-cha shows the press a small durian that will be displayed at the upcoming roadshow, Thailand Fruit Festival 2019. Junta chief ready to lead large coalition and implement policies of political partners JUNTA CHIEF General Prayut Chan-o-cha has warned that the current horse-trading among politicians could hurt the next government’s credibility. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1102043-prayut-warns-horse-trading-could-hurt-govt’s-credibility/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 UPDATE: Marijuana users queue up on last day for amnesty By THE NATION A huge number of people turn up at the Food and Drug Administration headquarters in Bangkok yesterday to apply for amnesty over their possession of marijuana. THOUSANDS of people nationwide showed up at provincial health offices to put their names down as users of marijuana yesterday, the very last day of the amnesty period. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1102008-marijuana-users-queue-up-for-amnesty-on-last-day/?do=findComment&comment=14165208 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 Private hospital in trouble for charging Bt30,000 for diarrhoea By THE NATION File photo A PRIVATE hospital is in hot waters for charging a patient Bt30,000 for a simple stomach infection. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1102044-private-hospital-in-trouble-for-charging-bt30000-for-diarrhoea/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 Advocates for marijuana start 270km walk By THE NATION Monks, patients and renowned advocates demand free access to marijuana-based medicines before starting the 268km “Cannabis Walk” from Vachira Bhodiyan Forest Temple in Phichit province yesterday. DECHA SIRIPHAT, a well-known campaigner for medical marijuana, and his allies from over 10 organisations promoting sustainable health and agriculture practices began their 270-kilometre “Cannabis Walk” yesterday from a temple in Phichit, the Transborder News website reported. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1102045-advocates-for-marijuana-start-270km-walk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 Nakhon Si Thammarat zoo set to close after 40 years of public service By Krissana Thiwatsirikul The Nation The only public zoo in the upper southern region, Thung Talard in Nakhon Si Thammarat, is to officially end its four-decade-long service at the request of local authorities. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1102047-nakhon-si-thammarat-zoo set-to-close-after-40-years-of-public-service/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 Biodiversity key to every life on the planet By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM THE NATION THE GLOBAL community has to take immediate action to conserve biodiversity and maintain healthy ecosystems in order to avoid catastrophic consequences to every life brought about by the impact of human activities. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1102048-biodiversity-key-to-every-life-on-the-planet/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 Forums on sugar-tied power plant postponed By CHULARAT SAENGPASSA, KAWINTRA JAISEU THE NATION Locals fly banners last month to express opposition to sugar and biomass |power-plant projects in Khon Kaen’s Ban Phai district out of concerns that the industrial operations will hurt the environment, their health and way of life. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1102049-khon-kaen-forums-on-sugar-tied-power-plant-postponed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 Seniors urged to build muscle strength to avoid falling By THE NATION AN ANNUAL average of more than 140,000 seniors sought emergency treatment for injuries from falls over the past three years, a senior official said yesterday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1102050-seniors-urged-to-build-muscle-strength-to-avoid-falling/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 Atthaya returns to scene of her greatest triumph By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam The Nation Atthaya Thitikul Teen prodigy and ex-champion Atthaya Thitikul will spearhead the local challenge when the Ladies European Thailand (LET) Championship is staged for the third time in Pattaya next month. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1102051-atthaya-returns-to-scene-of-her-greatest-triumph/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 Tough warm-ups will test Thailand’s readiness for World Cup By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam The Nation The Thailand women’s football team hopes to reap experience from European warm-up games as much as possible as they leave for France for their final World Cup tune-ups. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1102052-tough-warm-ups-will-test-thailand’s-readiness-for-world-cup/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 Bhumjaithai to join a coalition but only if its “free kanja” policy is accepted Photo from Like Anutin Facebook Page Bhumjaithai party leader Anutin Charnvirakul has made clear that his party will join the coalition that commands the majority in the House of Representatives but on the condition that the alliance accepts the party’s policy to legalize cannabis (kanja) and its products. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1102053-bhumjaithai-to-join-a-coalition-but-only-if-its-“free-kanja”-policy-is-accepted/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 Increasing opposition to government withdrawing Philip Morris lawsuit The Thailand Health Promotion Institute has joined anti-tobacco advocates in opposing the recommendation from the Foreign Ministry that the Thai government withdraw the 60 billion baht lawsuit against Philip Morris, the American cigarette manufacturer, for alleged tax evasion. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1102054-increasing-opposition-to-thai-government-withdrawing-philip-morris-lawsuit/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 Banyat says no to reported offer of House speakership Photo from ThaiParliament.go.th Democrat senior advisor Banyat Bantadtan has dismissed speculation that he will be nominated Speaker of the House if the Democrat party agrees to join either Pheu Thai or Palang Pracharat in their race to form a coalition government. The veteran politician told the media today that he would prefer to be just an ordinary MP. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1102055-banyat-says-no-to-reported-offer-of-house-speakership/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 Pheu Thai turns to Thaksin’s son to woo Democrats and Bhumjaithai Photo from Twitter @Oak Panthongtae With time running out, and desperate to form a majority pro-democracy government, the Pheu Thai party has resorted to enlisting the help of Mr. Panthongtae Shinawatra, the only son of fugitive former prime minister Thaksin, to extend invitations to the Democrat and Bhumjaithai parties to join the Pheu Thai-led coalition. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1102056-pheu-thai-turns-to-thaksin’s-son-to-woo-democrats-and-bhumjaithai/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 Private US museum faces legal action for Thai artifact smuggling The US Homeland Security Investigation Office has appointed an attorney to take legal action against a private museum in San Francisco for alleged involvement in the smuggling of several artifacts to the US from Thailand. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1102057-private-us-museum-faces-legal-action-for-thai-artifact-smuggling/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 Risk of nuclear war now highest since WW2, U.N. arms research chief says By Tom Miles FILE PHOTO: Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Hwasong-14 is pictured during its second test-fire in this undated picture provided by KCNA in Pyongyang on July 29, 2017. KCNA via Reuters GENEVA (Reuters) - The risk of nuclear weapons being used is at its highest since World War Two, a senior U.N. security expert said on Tuesday, calling it an "urgent" issue that the world should take more seriously. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1102059-risk-of-nuclear-war-now-highest-since-ww2-un-arms-research-chief-says/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 Britain's May tries to break Brexit deadlock with offer of 'new deal' By William James and Elizabeth Piper Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May leaves church near High Wycombe, Britain May 19, 2019. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May set out a "new deal" on Tuesday for Britain's departure from the European Union, offering sweeteners to parliament including the chance to vote on whether to hold a second referendum to try to break the impasse over Brexit. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1102060-britains-may-tries-to-break-brexit-deadlock-with-offer-of-new-deal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 U.S. House Democrats subpoena more Trump ex-aides, including Hicks By Sarah N. Lynch and Jan Wolfe House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) confers with ranking member Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) at a House Judiciary Committee hearing titled "Oversight of the Report by Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller III," at which witness and former White House Counsel Donald McGahn was subpoened to testify but failed to appear on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., May 21, 2019. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. House committee chairman on Tuesday subpoenaed two more former White House aides, including Hope Hicks, just hours after former White House Counsel Donald McGahn was a no-show for testimony before the panel at President Donald Trump's request. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1102061-us-house-democrats-subpoena-more-trump-ex-aides-including-hicks/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 U.S. officials seek to tamp down Trump rhetoric on Iran By Patricia Zengerle U.S. Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan arrives to hold a classified briefing on Iran, with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs U.S. Marine Corps General Joseph Dunford, for members of the House of Representatives on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S. May 21, 2019. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. officials who briefed Congress about Iran on Tuesday sought to convince lawmakers that President Donald Trump's administration wants to deter Tehran's aggression, not attack the Islamic republic, members of Congress said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1102062-us-officials-seek-to-tamp-down-trump-rhetoric-on iran/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 Kalasin family stumbles across long lost relative - he's a tramp in Bangkok Picture: Daily News Daily News called it a miracle when a family member from Kalasin in Thailand's north east found a long lost relative by chance. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1102070-kalasin-family-stumbles-across-long-lost-relative-hes-a-tramp-in-bangkok/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 "Happy" the drink driving monk tells cops he thought the alcohol was "medicine" Caption: Hunt for the driving monk Police in Chaiyaphum in Thailand's north east mounted a search after locals reported a man in saffron robes was driving erratically in the area. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1102074-happy-the-drink-driving-monk-tells-cops-he-thought-the-alcohol-was-medicine/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 U.S. states, cities sue to block Trump 'conscience' rule for healthcare workers By Jonathan Stempel FILE PHOTO: A pro-choice activist holds a sign in downtown Memphis during a "Stop Abortion Bans Day of Action" rally hosted by the Tennessee chapter of Planned Parenthood in Tennessee, U.S., May 21, 2019. REUTERS/Karen Pulfer Focht NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two dozen U.S. states and municipalities sued the Trump administration on Tuesday to stop it from enforcing a rule that would make it easier for doctors and nurses to avoid performing abortions on religious or moral grounds. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1102078-us-states-cities-sue-to-block-trump-conscience-rule-for-healthcare-workers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 Video: Three on one - Myanmar resort staffer knocked out by influence peddling Thai hoodlum Caption: Don't you know who I bloody well am? A video posted on Facebook showed a Thai man - who claimed to be a big shot in the area - smack a resort staffer from Myanmar in the mouth. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1102082-video-three-on-one-myanmar-resort-staffer-knocked-out-by-influence-peddling-thai-hoodlum/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 Hundreds rally at U.S. Supreme Court, calling state abortion bans as step backward By Amanda Becker Abortion rights activists rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, U.S., May 21, 2019. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Abortion-rights campaigners, including Democrats seeking their party's 2020 presidential nomination, rallied at the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday to protest new restrictions on abortion passed by Republican-dominated legislatures in eight states. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1102083-hundreds-rally-at-us-supreme-court-calling-state-abortion-bans-as-step-backward/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 Thailand to see rise in tourists as fallout continues in the US-China trade spat By The Thaiger Thailand may end up being a beneficiary in the ongoing US-China trade spat as mainland Chinese tourists will decide to travel closer to home or could even find it difficult to gain entry into the US. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1102090-thailand-to-see-rise-in-tourists-as-fallout-continues-in-the-us-china-trade-spat/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 Thai Road Rage: BMW driver claims he was in the right - what do you think? A road rage incident caught on a dash cam reached the Thai national TV news after it was posted on Facebook. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1102091-thai-road-rage-bmw-driver-claims-he-was-in-the-right-what-do-you-think/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 Neglect blamed for broken Najomtien sewage pumps PATTAYA:--Broken pumps caused the sewage spill that blackened a Sattahip District beach, Najomtien officials said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1102085-neglect-blamed-for-broken-najomtien-sewage-pumps/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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