webfact Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 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 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 Wan Noor predicts demise of Prayut regime in about a year By Samatcha Hunsara The Nation WAN MUHAMMAD Noor Matha WAN MUHAMMAD Noor Matha, a former House speaker who now leads an opposition party, sees a gloomy outlook for the new government to be headed by General Prayut Chan-o-cha. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106768-wan-noor-predicts-demise-of-prayut-regime-in-about-a-year/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 3 moto-taxi nabbed over Udomsuk brawl By The Nation POLICE have arrested three men in connection with Saturday’s deadly brawl between two rivalling moto-taxi gangs. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106769-3-moto-taxi-nabbed-over-udomsuk-brawl/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 Giant drains ‘will not prevent floods’ By Chularat Saengpassa The Nation File photo :Big Tunnel Academic urges BMA to make it mandatory for big condo, office building projects to build underground water banks EVEN with 20 giant drainage tunnels, Bangkok will never be safe from floods, predicts a respected university lecturer. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106771-giant-drains-‘will-not-prevent-floods’-in-bangkok/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 Plans for a stable in sea to protect baby dugong from storms By The Nation MARINE PARK officials, veterinarians from the Department of National Parks (DNP) and experts at Chulalongkorn University are looking for ways to protect the recently rescued dugong Mariam from strong waves in the upcoming storm season. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106772-trang-plans-for-a-stable-in-sea-to-protect-baby-dugong-from-storms/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 4 nabbed trying to ship ‘ice’ to Philippines By The Nation The authorities have managed to intercept a container carrying a tonne of crystal methamphetamine or “ice” worth close to Bt2 billion before it could leave the country. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106774-4-nabbed-trying-to-ship-‘ice’-to-philippines/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 Rock star raises millions for Northeast hospitals By The Nation A CHARITY run led by rock star Artiwara “Toon” Kongmalai has scored another success – raising more than Bt 40 million for eight small hospitals in the Northeast. Source: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106776-rock-star-raises-millions-for-northeast-hospitals/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 Si Sa Ket man, blocked from gaming, tries to poison family By The Nation A 29-year-old man in Si Sa Ket, angry at being forced to stop playing video games at home, attempted to poison his family by pouring pesticide into the household water container, his mother has revealed. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106777-si-sa-ket-man-blocked-from-gaming-tries-to-poison-family/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 UPDATE: Details emerge on deadly moto-taxi brawl By The Nation Saturday’s street brawl between members of two unauthorised taxi-motorcycle stands in Bangkok has now claimed two lives. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106769-3-moto-taxi-nabbed-over-udomsuk-brawl/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 Grab sees higher growth with more services in Myanmar By Khine Kyaw The Nation Yangon Cindy Toh, Grab’s country head for Myanmar, at the firm's office in Yangon. With more people in Myanmar getting used to using mobile applications in their day-to-day activities, Grab Holdings Inc is fully confident that it will enjoy a healthier growth in the months to come, according to Cindy Toh, Grab’s country head for Myanmar. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106778-grab-sees-higher-growth-with-more-services-in-myanmar/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 Let’s speak Thai By SOPAPORN KURZ SPECIAL TO THE NATION BERLIN Thai teachers from 11 countries in Europe participated in the 9th annual meeting of the Federation of Thai Language and Culture Teachers in Europe which was held recently in Berlin, Germany. /Photo by Sopaporn Kurz A network of teachers living all over Europe discuss the best ways to teach the Thai language and culture to kids of mixed marriages Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106779-teachers-living-all-over-europe-discuss-the-best-ways-to-teach-the-thai-language-to-kids-of-mixed-marriages/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 Voices made in heaven By THE NATION World-famous tenor Jose Carreras closed out the 2019 edition of Bangkok's 21st International Festival of Dance & Music The World's leading opera singer Jose Carreras accompanied by Irish soprano Celine Byrne will bring down the curtain on the six-week long Bangkok’s 21st International Festival of Dance & Music on October 23. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106780-bangkok-21st-international-festival-of-dance-music/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 Thanathorn accused of protecting fishermen who flout IUU regulations (Photo) Future Forward Party Facebook page Future Forward party leader, Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, has been criticized for lacking an understanding of the IUU (illegal, unreported, unregulated) fishing regulations in his attempt to woo owners of commercial fishing vessels affected by the regulations, because of their illegal fishing practices. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106781-thanathorn-accused-of-protecting-fishermen-who-flout-iuu-regulations/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 Poll – Majority want new government to prioritize bread and butter problems More than 80% of people sampled have identified the addressing of “bread and butter” problems as the first priority for the new government, said Dr. Noppadol Kannikar, director of Super Poll. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106782-poll-–-majority-want-new-thai-government-to-prioritize-bread-and-butter-problems/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 UPDATE: Thailand elected to the ECOSOC for 2020-2022 after 12 year absence (Photo) ECOSOC Chamber/United Nations In a media statement, released on Friday (June 14th), Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that the country is among four from the Asia-Pacific group elected by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106687-thailand-to-sit-on-ecosoc/?do=findComment&comment=14251819 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 US Navy veteran locked up in Thai prison, family pleas for help By The Thaiger by Lauren Talarico A US Navy veteran from Texas remains locked up in a Thai prison for something his family says he didn’t do. Derrick Keller was arrested on August 20, 2018. But his family says the allegations against him are not true and they desperately want him home. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106784-us-navy-veteran-locked-up-in-thai-prison-family-pleas-for-help/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 Phuket Town raid nets 500g of ya ice By Eakkapop Thongtub The suspect was charged with possession of a Category 1 drug with intent to sell. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: A team of Phuket City Police on Tuesday (June 11) arrested a 28-year-old Thai man in Phuket Town who was found in possession of over 500g of crystal methamphetamine and 21 methamphetamine pills. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106786-phuket-town-raid-nets-500g-of-ya-ice/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 Weatherman warns of heavy rains in most parts of Thailand The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) is forecasting more rain today (June 16th) due to a strengthening southwestern monsoon over the Andaman Sea and a low pressure cell covering northern Vietnam, predicting worsening conditions until June 21st as the southwestern monsoon will intensify while southeasterly winds prevail over the northeast. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106787-weatherman-warns-of-heavy-rains-in-most-parts-of-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 Police set up safety, traffic command center ahead of ASEAN Summit BANGKOK (NNT) - The Royal Thai Police will call a meeting in preparation for the 34th ASEAN Summit and has set up a command center for the integration of safety and traffic management. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106788-police-set-up-safety-traffic-command-center-ahead-of-asean-summit/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 Israel launches 'Trump Heights' on Golan, but construction may lag By Rami Amichay Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a ceremony to unveil a sign for a new community named after U.S. President Donald Trump, in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights June 16, 2019. REUTERS/Ammar Awad BERUCHIM, Golan Heights (Reuters) - Israel approved in principle on Sunday a new community named after U.S. President Donald Trump on a contested frontier zone with Syria - but construction looked likely to lag given Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political stumbles. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106790-israel launches-trump-heights-on-golan-but-construction-may-lag/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 Hong Kong leader says sorry as protesters insist she quits By James Pomfret and Farah Master Protesters attend a demonstration demanding Hong Kong's leaders to step down and withdraw the extradition bill, in Hong Kong, China, June 16, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam apologised to its people on Sunday as an estimated 1 million-plus black-clad protesters insisted that she resign over her handling of a bill that would allow citizens to be sent to mainland China for trial. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106791-hong kong leader-says-sorry-as-protesters-insist-she-quits/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 Taking aim at Johnson, British PM hopefuls makeBrexit case By Elizabeth Piper Boris Johnson, leadership candidate for Britain's Conservative Prime Minister, leaves his home in London, Britain June 15, 2019. REUTERS/Toby Melville LONDON (Reuters) - Several hopefuls vying to replace British Prime Minister Theresa May turned their fire on favourite Boris Johnson on Sunday, questioning his pledge to leave the European Union by the end of October no matter what. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106793-taking-aim-at-johnson-british-pm-hopefuls-makebrexit case/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 Wanted Italian fraudsters who posed as George Clooney arrested in Pattaya A wanted Italian man who is accused of posing as Hollywood movie star George Clooney in order to sell clothes online has been arrested in Pattaya. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106795-wanted-italian-fraudsters-who-posed-as-george-clooney-arrested-in-pattaya/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 Cool and calm Kwanchai celebrates win in Nakhon Pathom By Lerpong Amsa-ngaim The Nation Kwanchai Tannin Nakhon Pathom - Hua Hin-based Kwanchai Tannin emerged the first player to win two All Thailand Golf Tour titles this season after he beat Ittipat Buranatanyarat by two strokes in the Bt3 million Singha All Thailand Championship at Suwan Golf & Country Club yesterday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106797-cool-and-calm-kwanchai-celebrates-win-in-nakhon-pathom/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 Over 10,00 join Olympic Day Thailand By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam The Nation Photo Kalaya Suddai and Khemmatat Janprapa pose with their winning medals. Khemmatat Janprapa and Kalaya Suddai reigned supreme in the men’s and women’s 10km categories of the Olympic Day Thailand which attracted over 10,000 runners at the Supachalasai National Stadium yesterday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106798-over-1000-join-olympic-day-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 Netanyahu's wife admits criminal wrongdoing in meals catering case By Jeffrey Heller Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife, Sara, and her lawyer, Yossi Cohen, wait for the judge to arrive before the start of a hearing on a plea bargain over misuse of state funds for meals, at the Magistrate Court in Jerusalem June 16, 2019. Debbie Hill/Pool via REUTERS JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife, Sara, appeared in court on Sunday to admit criminal wrongdoing over the misuse of state funds to order catered meals, in a plea bargain carrying no jail time. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106800-netanyahus-wife-admits-criminal-wrongdoing-in-meals-catering-case/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 Chiang Mai farang porn video: Not one of our traditional massage ladies say Thais Picture: Daily News Thai police and the Department of Public Health have been investigating in Chiang Mai after a porn video featuring a foreigner was widely shared on social media. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106801-chiang-mai-farang-porn-video-not-one-of-our-traditional-massage-ladies-say-thais/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 Video: Russian tourist dies after late night smash with "gang of ten Arab motorcycles" video screenshot Ruk Siam News reported that a 35 year old Russian tourist was knocked down after midnight on Saturday near the bridge leading to the Bali Hai port in South Pattaya. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106802-video-russian-tourist-dies-after-late-night-smash-with-gang-of-ten-arab-motorcycles/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 Scrabble: Thai player faces lifetime ban for cheating a second time File photo of Pichai Limprasert (left) playing World Scrabble Champion Nigel Richards in the final of the Brand's King's Cup in Bangkok in 2016. The world of tournament Scrabble - a highly popular game in Thailand - was rocked at the weekend when a leading Thai player was ejected from a tournament in Chonburi. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106808-scrabble-thai-player-faces-lifetime-ban-for-cheating-a-second-time/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 German town backs Merkel's CDU, rejects AfD in vote for mayor By Martin Schlicht FILE PHOTO: German Chancellor Angela Merkel reacts as she waits for Prime Minister of North Macedonia Zoran Zaev at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, June 13, 2019. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke GOERLITZ, Germany (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives on Sunday won a run-off vote for mayor in a small town in the east of the country, beating the far-right, anti-immigration Alternative for Germany party. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106809-german-town-backs-merkels-cdu-rejects-afd-in-vote-for-mayor/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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