webfact Posted July 19, 2019 Author Share Posted July 19, 2019 Repair budget set for neglected Koh Larn bridge KOH LARN:--Pattaya plans to repair Koh Larn’s neglected Tien Beach bridge, but not until next year. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1112670-repair-budget-set-for-neglected-koh-larn-bridge/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 19, 2019 Author Share Posted July 19, 2019 Arunothai neighbors fix flooding problem Pattaya City Hall didn’t PATTAYA:--Central Pattaya residents again put their hands in their pockets to resolve flooding problems unresolved by the city’s spending of nearly 3 million baht on a sewer project. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1112669-arunothai-neighbors-fix-flooding-problem-pattaya-city-hall-didn’t/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 19, 2019 Author Share Posted July 19, 2019 Thief steal motorbike, leaves behind parenting tip PATTAYA:--A thief stole a Pattaya mother’s motorbike, but left behind a parenting lesson for the woman who left her toddler alone on the two-wheeler. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1112668-thief-steal-motorbike-leaves-behind-parenting-tip/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 19, 2019 Author Share Posted July 19, 2019 Proposed economic cabinet useful: Deputy PM By THE NATION FTI chairman Supant Mongkolsuthree, left, and Somkid The new government has vowed to work closer with the private sector to steer the economy forwards, Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak said on Friday after meeting with members of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1112698-proposed-economic-cabinet-useful-deputy-pm/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 19, 2019 Author Share Posted July 19, 2019 UPDATE: Suvarnabhumi immigration police deny closing counters during rush hours By The Nation In response to celebrity English-language teacher Andrew Biggs complaining about the long queues at Suvarnabhumi Airport, the Immigration Bureau has clarified that it had already mobilised more personnel to facilitate immigration clearance. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1112624-suvarnabhumi-is-hell-screams-thailands-most-famous-english-teacher/?do=findComment&comment=14365985 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 19, 2019 Author Share Posted July 19, 2019 Zambian arrested on charges of overstaying visa, animal cruelty By The Nation Thai immigration police have arrested a Zambian man for allegedly overstaying his visa and committing cruelty against his dog following a Facebook post that sought help for the dog. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1112713-zambian-arrested-on-charges-of-overstaying-visa-animal-cruelty/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 19, 2019 Author Share Posted July 19, 2019 Go Fund Me appeal saves British couple trapped in hospital on Koh Samui Rory Sadlier and Aby Harrison Generous donors on the online money raising platform Go Fund Me have come to the rescue of a British couple who were left with a large medical bill after being involved in a motorcycle accident in Thailand. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1112718-go-fund-me-appeal-saves-british-couple-trapped-in-hospital-on-koh-samui/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Police net alleged Irish fugitive By The Nation Immigration police have arrested alleged *Irish fugitive, Jonathan Turley, who is wanted in his country for robbery and assault charges, the bureau chief announced on Friday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1112724-police-net-alleged-northern-irish-fugitive/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 US assistant secretary of state pleased with return to civilian rule By The Nation Visiting US Assistant Secretary of State David Stilwell on Friday expressed happiness with Thailand’s return to civilian rule and said the United States is keen to work with the government and help promote the investment climate in Southeast Asia. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1112742-us-assistant-secretary-of-state-pleased-with-return-to-civilian-rule/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Finance chief Uttama readies policies for low-income earners By PHUWIT LIMVIPHUWAT THE NATION Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana, left, receives a strong show of support on Friday while providing a glimpse of the new polices expected to be announced at the end of next week. Next to him is Ekniti Nitithanprapas, director-general of the Revenue Department.--Photo by The Nation Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana plans to propose policies targeting the grassroots economy, including expanding the benefits under the welfare card scheme and promoting e-commerce in the agricultural sector. Members of the Palang Pracharat Party, the largest in the governing coalition, congratulated Uttama on his position as the new finance minister on Friday. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1112744-finance-chief-uttama-readies-policies-for-low-income-earners/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Doctor warns of flu complications By The Nation Photo Courtesy of Dr Manoon Leechawengwongs (Facebook.com/604030819763686/) Type A Influenza can be fatal if lung infection sets in, Thai pulmonary disease expert Dr Manoon Leechawengwongs warns. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1112746-doctor-warns-of-flu-complications/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Activist raises questions on rights after transgender teacher gets ‘very low’ marks By The Nation A transgender teacher’s assistant at a school in the Northeast has been subjected to discrimination to such an extent that it has affected her welfare and promotion, Thai activist Nada Chaivajit claimed in a Facebook post on Wednesday. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1112748-activist-raises-questions-on-rights-after-transgender-teacher-gets-‘very-low’-marks/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Water in several major reservoirs drops to critical levels (Photo) Pasak Cholasit Dam Water levels in several major reservoirs in Thailand have reached a critically low point due to the prolonged lack of rain, despite the onset of rainy season, said the Hydro and Agro Informatics Institute (HAII). Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1112749-water-in-several-major-reservoirs-drops-to-critical-levels/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Thai exports seen falling 5% year-on-year in June: Reuters poll FILE PHOTO: Cargo ships are pictured near the port in Bangkok, Thailand, March 25, 2016. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand’s customs-cleared annual exports likely declined for a fourth straight month in June, down 5.0%, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, after falling 5.79% in the previous month. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1112764-thai-exports-seen-falling-5-year-on-year-in-june-reuters-poll/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 New Thai finance minister says will not interfere in central bank policy FILE PHOTO: Uttama Savanayana, the Palang Pracharat Party leader, talks to reporters during a press conference in Bangkok, Thailand June 4, 2019. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun/File Photo BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's new finance minister said he will not interfere in the central bank's monetary policy decisions and will let it handle the strengthening baht currency. THB=TH. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1112765-new-thai-finance-minister-says-will-not-interfere-in-central-bank-policy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Gadget review: The perfect selfie every time By Paisal Chuenpraseang The Nation A sleek smartphone with front and back cameras of equal quality thanks to a clever rotating design, the Samsung Galaxy A80 is a must for anyone hooked on selfies. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1112766-gadget-review-the-perfect-selfie-every-time/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Bonfire of Bt11m worth of illegal goods sparked in Mae Sai By Natthawat Laping The Nation Customs officials in Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district on Friday set alight illegal goods worth more than Bt11 million that had been confiscated in 62 cases. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1112768-bonfire-of-bt11m-worth-of-illegal-goods-sparked-in-mae-sai/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Krabi fishermen object to east coast fishermen fishing on west coast KRABI, 19th July 2019 (NNT) - After the National Fisheries Association of Thailand asked for opinions regarding whether to allow 27 fishing boats from the Gulf of Thailand to fish in the Andaman Sea during the monsoon season, the Krabi Fisheries Association has voiced its objection, citing conflict with conservation efforts to maintain marine resources and a sufficiency business model operated by local fishermen. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1112771-krabi-fishermen-object-to-east-coast-fishermen-fishing-on-west-coast/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Blue Line from Hua Lampong to Bang Kae launched for three month trial run (Photo) PR PMC Consultant Bangkok Expressway started a 3 month trial run of the extension of the Blue Line train service from Hua Lampong station to Bang Kae station on Thursday, according to the Ministry of Transport. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1112773-blue-line-from-hua-lampong-to-bang-kae-launched-for-three-month-trial-run/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Day 3 – Body of Thai fisherman found, search continues for two Filipino tourists (Photo) Siengtai news Authorities continue to search for two Filipino tourists, identified as Angelo Cortez, 29 and Noah Ibay, 43, who remain missing from Phuket’s Freedom Beach after swimming in stormy weather on Wednesday afternoon. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1112774-day-3-–-body-of-thai-fisherman-found-search-continues-for-two-filipino-tourists/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Korea’s SBS withdraws controversial ‘Law of the Jungle’ and removes producer (Photo) SBS In its official statement, SBS says it has decided to withdraw an episode of “Law of the Jungle, the Lost Island” from its streaming platform and to remove its producer. The SBS executive was responding to negative viewer reaction caused by a scene, filmed in Thailand, which featured show host Lee Yeol Eum catching three giant clams, a protected species, to eat. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1112775-korea’s-sbs-withdraws-controversial-‘law-of-the-jungle’-and-removes-producer/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Special Report: In British PM race, a former Russian tycoon quietly wields influence By Catherine Belton An EU flag flutters during an anti-Brexit demonstration outside the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain, January 28, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/Files LONDON (Reuters) - For almost a decade, Alexander Temerko, who forged a career at the top of the Russian arms industry and had connections at the highest levels of the Kremlin, has been an influential figure in British politics. He's one of the Conservative Party's major donors. He counts Boris Johnson, the frontrunner to be Britain's next PM, among his friends. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1112776-special-report-in-british-pm-race-a-former-russian-tycoon-quietly-wields-influence/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Allies play hard to get on U.S. proposal to protect oil shipping lanes By Sylvia Westall, John Irish FILE PHOTO: Members of the U.S. Navy Fifth Fleet prepare to escort journalists to a tanker at a U.S. NAVCENT facility near the port of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates June 19, 2019. The Fifth Fleet protects oil shipping lanes in the Middle East. REUTERS/Christopher Pike/File Photo DUBAI/PARIS (Reuters) - The United States is struggling to win its allies’ support for an initiative to heighten surveillance of vital Middle East oil shipping lanes because of fears it will increase tension with Iran, six sources familiar with the matter said. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1112777-allies-play-hard-to-get-on-us-proposal-to-protect-oil-shipping-lanes/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Iran dismisses Trump report that US Navy downed 'provocative' drone By Parisa Hafezi U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after arriving at Pitt-Greenville Airport before heading to a campaign rally at Williams Arena in Greenville, North Carolina, U.S., July 17, 2019. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran on Friday denied President Donald Trump’s assertion that the U.S. Navy has destroyed one of its drones, saying all of its unmanned planes were accounted for, amid growing international concern that both sides could blunder into a war in the Gulf. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1112778-iran-dismisses-trump-report-that-us-navy-downed-provocative-drone/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Spiral stairs, no sprinklers may have contributed to deadly Japan fire By Elaine Lies, Kiyoshi Takenaka Firefighters conduct an investigation at the Kyoto Animation building which was torched by arson attack, in Kyoto, Japan, July 19, 2019. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon TOKYO (Reuters) - The fire that tore through a building in Japan killing 33 people may have spread so fast not only because it was fueled by petrol but because it was funneled up a spiral staircase and there were no sprinklers to douse it, experts said on Friday. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1112779-spiral-stairs-no-sprinklers-may-have-contributed-to-deadly-japan-fire/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 First Fifa World Cup for Thailand is new coach Nishino’s mission By The Nation Nishino, right, and FAT president Somyos, left, at the press conference in Tokyo on Friday. Akira Nishino vowed to take Thailand to the Fifa World Cup as he signed an official deal to coach the Kingdom’s national team and U23 squad during a press conference in Tokyo on Friday. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1112780-first-fifa-world-cup-for-thailand-is-new-coach-nishino’s-mission/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Worker succumbs to injuries after slaughter house roof collapse By Natthawat Laping The Nation One of the workers hospitalised with serious injuries when the roof of an under-construction pig slaughter house in Chiang Rai province fell on five workers died on Friday. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1112781-worker-succumbs-to-injuries-after-slaughter-house-roof-collapse/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Industry chief Suriya eyes Northeast version of EEC By The Nation Industry Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit wants to apply the model for the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to the country’s Northeast in a bid to reduce income inequality. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1112782-industry-chief-suriya-eyes-northeast-version-of-eec/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Thanathorn denies betraying Thailand through comments in Europe By The Nation Thanathorn Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit dismissed allegations that he was a traitor and criticised the country during a recent trip to Europe. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1112783-thanathorn-denies-betraying-thailand-through-comments-in-europe/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Tom Cruise drops Top Gun 2 trailer By Rozina Sini Cruise joked fans had been very patient with him / GETTY IMAGES Tom Cruise was a surprise guest at Comic-Con where he unveiled a trailer for the sequel to his movie Top Gun, released more than 30 years ago. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1112784-tom-cruise-drops-top-gun-2-trailer/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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