webfact Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Win a pair of tickets to Mahanakhon Skywalk, Thailand’s highest observation deck at King Power Mahanakhon with Thaivisa Bangkok has a new, stunning attraction to hit its landscape and it sits on Thailand’s highest observation deck, 314 metres above ground. It is the Mahanakhon SkyWalk at King Power Mahanakhon, located at Chong Nonsi BTS (exit 3). Read more: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105714-win-a-pair-of-tickets to-mahanakhon-skywalk-thailand’s-highest-observation-deck at-king-power-mahanakhon-with-thaivisa/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 Farang escapes serious punishment for anti-govt song, apologises, removes video Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106027-farangs-anti-govt-song-not-actionable-but-way-left-open-for-private-prosecution/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 Three Pattaya ‘ladyboys’ held for pickpocketing By The Nation Three ‘ladyboys’ were arrested in Pattaya on Wednesday for allegedly stealing wallets and gold necklaces from two Indian tourists earlier this month. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106030-three-pattaya-‘ladyboys’-held-for-pickpocketing/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 Boat captain says he was paid to take 65 Rohingya to Malaysia By THE NATION POLICE SUSPECT a group of 65 Rohingya and five Myanmar men may have been trafficked from Bangladesh where over a million of them are being sheltered, after a Thai captain admitted that he was paid to take them across the Andaman Sea to Southeast Asia. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106072-thailand-charges-crew-of-stranded-rohingya-boat-boat-captain-says-he-was-paid-to-take-65-rohingya-to-malaysia/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 UPDATE: Thailand charges crew of stranded Rohingya boat By Panarat Thepgumpanat and Panu Wongcha-um Rohingya people are seen detained in a police station after a fishing boat carrying more than sixty Rohingya refugees was found beached at Rawi island, part of Tarutao national park in the province of Satun, Thailand, bordering with Malaysia, June 12, 2019. REUTERS/Surapan Boonthanom BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai authorities have charged the captain and crew of a boat carrying 65 Rohingya Muslims with assisting illegal immigration after the group was found stranded on a southern Thai island, police said on Wednesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106072-thailand-charges-crew-of-stranded-rohingya-boat-boat-captain-says-he-was-paid-to-take-65-rohingya-to-malaysia/?do=findComment&comment=14239291 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 Villagers in Khon Kaen falling for so-called healing plastic card By THE NATION A villager shows the socalled ‘healing’ card she bought for Bt2,000. KHON KAEN Provincial Public Health official Peera Areerat has warned people against buying a so-called “plastic healing card” as it has no miraculous healing powers or the ability to soothe aches. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106078-villagers-in-khon-kaen-falling-for-so-called-healing-plastic-card/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 Myanmar issues climate change policies as World Bank sounds environment alarm By KHINE KYAW THE NATION YANGON Environmental damaged mining in in Mogok, north of Mandalay.--(Photo by Ye Aung THU / AFP) IN RESPONSE to emerging environmental issues caused by heavy reliance on natural resources, Myanmar has come up with new policies on national environment and climate change as well as a master plan, Kyaw Zaw, deputy permanent secretary at the natural and environmental conservation ministry, said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106079-myanmar-issues-climate-change-policies-as-world-bank-sounds-environment-alarm/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 EEF aims to bring children back to class By THE NATION File photo Education fund targets over 500,000 kids not studying for different reasons. SOME 35,000 children of different ages who are not in school look set to receive help from an area-based project, which is being implemented by the Equitable Education Fund (EEF) in 20 provinces. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106080-eef-aims-to-bring-children-back-to-class/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 Pro-junta bloc hit by shares storm By THE NATION Clouds gather as 41 MPs accused of violating rules on investment in media MORE THAN 40 MPs of the pro-junta coalition are being targeted in cases related to media shareholding after their names were submitted to the Constitutional Court yesterday. Meanwhile, the coalition has made little progress in establishing a government even though its only candidate, General Prayut Chan-o-cha, has been named prime minister. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106081-pro-junta-bloc-hit-by-shares-storm/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 Butsaran’s mystery illness to be revealed on Thursday By THE NATION THE THAI public is in shock at a mysterious illness which nearly killed 28-year-old actress Butsaran “Numtarn The Star” Thongchio. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106082-butsaran’s-mystery-illness-to-be-revealed-on-thursday/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 GSB mulls offering universal health scheme to parents of employees By The Nation File photo UP TO 37 per cent of Government Savings Bank (GSB) employees say they prefer the National Health Security Office (NHSO)’s universal healthcare coverage for their parents over the Bt60,000 health coverage offered by their employer. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106083-gsb-mulls-offering-universal-health-scheme-to-parents-of-employees/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 Mining firm hopes for better deal from new industry minister By THE NATION File photo THE REPRESENTATIVE of a shutdown gold mining company hopes he will be given a chance to kick off negotiations with the new industry minister. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106085-australian-mining-firm-hopes-for-better-deal-from-new-thai-industry-minister/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 Thais face a battle to recover from traumatic 13-0 defeat By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam The Nation Thai players in tears after the game. Thailand coach Nuengrutai Srathongvian faces a huge task to lift her players out of the abyss after watching them crumble to a record 13-0 defeat against the United States in their opening women’s World Cup game in Reims yesterday (Thailand time). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106086-thais-face-a-battle-to-recover-from-traumatic-13-0-defeat/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 Two days of concerts at the Pattaya Music Festival Photo: Tourism Authority of Thailand This year the annual Pattaya Music Festival takes place from 14 to 15 June 2019 on Pattaya Beach Road, Chonburi. Dates have been postponed to June, instead of March as in previous years, so that the event is held as part of the 60th anniversary of Pattaya tourism. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106088-two-days-of-concerts-at-the-pattaya-music-festival/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 Krating Daeng gets a Bt3-billion kick By KWANCHAI RUNGFAPAISARN THE NATION TCP Group, the producer of the Krating Daeng energy drink brand, yesterday announced plans to invest Bt3 billion over the next five years to strengthen its position in markets across Southeast Asia. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106089-krating-daeng-gets-a-bt3-billion-kick/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 Malaysian peace talk facilitator visits Thailand’s deep South The Malaysian facilitator for the peace talks between the Thai government and Mara Patani, an umbrella organization for Thailand’s separatist groups in the Deep South, paid a two-day visit to the region on Tuesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106091-malaysian-peace-talk-facilitator-visits-thailand’s-deep-south/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 Academic suggests prostitution laws need change to be in line with reality Law lecturer Akawat Laowonsiri said on Wednesday (June 12) at a seminar entitled “Review of the prevention and suppression of prostitution laws project”, held at Thammasat University’s Tha Prachan campus, that he is drafting new laws to introduce zoning for sex related activities under the authority of the Department of Local Administration. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106092-thailand-academic-suggests-prostitution-laws-need-change-to-be-in-line-with-reality/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 Wissanu reveals all about the senatorial selection committee Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam has finally disclosed the identities of the nine members of the senatorial selection committee, after coming under heavy pressure from the public and political parties alike. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106093-wissanu-reveals-all-about-the-senatorial-selection-committee/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 45 year old British man found dead at Koh Chang luxury hotel By The Thaiger PHOTO: Tourist Police Bureau A British man has been found dead in front of his hotel room on Koh Chang. Koh Chang is in Thailand’s far east, off the coast of Trat. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106094-45-year-old-british-man-found-dead-at-koh-chang-luxury-hotel/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 Govt: Free lunches for primary school students not canceled BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has confirmed that its project to provide free lunches for primary school students is not being canceled. The government has instructed related agencies to create a better understanding of the project among the people. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106095-thai-govt-free-lunches-for-primary-school-students-not-canceled/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 Premier setting up new cabinet BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, has confirmed that he is setting up the new cabinet himself, while there has been less comment by coalition partners. He said it would be done within the timeframe provided by law. He denied rumors that he will concurrently assume the post of defense minister. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106096-pm-prayut-setting-up-new-cabinet/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 U.S. will deploy 1,000 troops to Poland; Warsaw may call them 'Fort Trump' By Jeff Mason and Steve Holland U.S. President Donald Trump greets Poland's President Andrzej Duda in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S., June 12, 2019. REUTERS/Leah Millis WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to Polish President Andrzej Duda on Wednesday that he will deploy 1,000 U.S. troops to Poland, a step sought by Warsaw to deter potential aggression from Russia. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106099-us-will-deploy-1000-troops-to-poland-warsaw-may-call-them-fort-trump/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 Boris Johnson not ruling out parliament suspension to force no-deal Brexit - newspaper Conservative Party leadership candidate Boris Johnson gestures as he talks during the launch of his campaign in London, Britain June 12, 2019. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls (Reuters) - Boris Johnson, the front-runner in the race to succeed British Prime Minister Theresa May, has told pro-Brexit lawmakers he would leave open the possibility of suspending parliament to force through a no-deal exit from the European Union, The Times reported on Thursday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106100-boris-johnson-not-ruling-out-parliament-suspension-to-force-no-deal-brexit-newspaper/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 Trump leaves China tariff deadline open, calls relationship 'testy' By Jeff Mason FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping meet business leaders at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, November 9, 2017. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump declined to set a deadline on Wednesday for levying tariffs on another $325 billion of Chinese goods and called the relationship with Beijing good but "testy" after China walked back commitments for a trade deal. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106101-trump-leaves-china-tariff-deadline-open-calls-relationship-testy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 Trump confident Hong Kong and China will 'work things out' after protests By David Brunnstrom Protesters react to a tear gas during a demonstration against a proposed extradition bill in Hong Kong, China June 12, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was sure China and Hong Kong would be able to "work things out" after mass protests in the city against an extradition bill that would allow people to be sent to mainland China for trial. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106102-trump-confident hong kong and-china-will-work-things-out-after-protests/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 Mass UK protest demanding second EU referendum planned days before Brexit FILE PHOTO - A European Union flag flutters outside the parliament in London, Britain April 10, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah Mckay LONDON (Reuters) - Campaigners for a second Brexit referendum are planning another mass protest in London ahead of the date on which Britain is due to leave the European Union in October as the leading candidates to be the next prime minister say they will leave without a trade deal. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106103-mass-uk-protest-demanding-second-eu-referendum-planned-days-before brexit/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 U.S. joins diplomatic push to salvage agreement in Sudan By Khalid Abdelaziz FILE PHOTO: A Sudanese protester holds a national flag as he stands on a barricade along a street, demanding that the country's Transitional Military Council hand over power to civilians, in Khartoum, Sudan June 5, 2019. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo KHARTOUM (Reuters) - The top U.S. diplomat for Africa on Wednesday joined an international effort to press Sudan's military rulers and the opposition towards a deal on a transition to democracy two months after the overthrow of former President Omar al-Bashir. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106107-us-joins-diplomatic-push-to-salvage-agreement-in-sudan/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 Trump: Nothing wrong with accepting dirt from foreign governments on opponents U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a joint news conference with Poland's President Andrzej Dudain (not shown) in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, U.S., June 12, 2019. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would see nothing wrong in accepting damaging information on a U.S. political opponent if it were offered to his re-election campaign by a foreign government. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106109-trump-nothing-wrong-with-accepting-dirt-from-foreign-governments-on-opponents/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 Billion baht luxury villa on Samui doesn't have a hotel license Picture: Naew Na Thai authorities descended on a luxury villa yesterday after complaints that it was operating as a hotel without a license and not paying tax. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106112-billion-baht-luxury-villa-on-samui-doesnt-have-a-hotel-license/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 Yemen's Houthis strike Saudi airport, coalition vows to retaliate By Maher Chmaytelli and Sylvia Westall Debris is seen at Saudi Arabia's Abha airport after it was attacked by Yemen's Houthi groupin in Abha, Saudi Arabia June 12, 2019. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS DUBAI (Reuters) - The Saudi-led military coalition vowed to respond firmly to a missile attack by Yemeni Houthi forces on a civilian airport in southern Saudi Arabia on Wednesday that wounded 26 people. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106115-yemens-houthis-strike-saudi-airport-coalition-vows-to-retaliate/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.