webfact Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 Korat: Education department remembers teachers who lost their lives in Royal Plaza Hotel collapse Picture: Sanook Education department officials were making merit at a temple in Nakorn Ratchasima yesterday in remembrance of many teachers and education personnel who were killed in a hotel collapse in the north eastern Thai city 26 years ago. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117659-korat-education-department-remembers-teachers-who-lost-their-lives-in-royal-plaza-hotel-collapse/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 Saksayam defends decision against mandatory replacement of passenger vans with micro buses Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob clarified Wednesday that he has not dropped the policy to replace the existing passenger vans with micro buses, but merely wanted the replacement to be voluntary, citing the high costs of the micro buses and the possibility of fare increases by the operators to offset their investment in the new vehicles. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117660-saksayam-defends-decision-against-mandatory-replacement-of-passenger-vans-with-micro-buses/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 Nine thousand dead on the Thai roads this year and counting Thai caption: Campaign to lessen road death toll: 13th August 57 dead at the scene. Since start of year 9,160 corpses Daily News reported that 57 people died at the scene of road accidents on Tuesday bringing the total for the year to 9,160. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117661-nine-thousand-dead-on-the-thai-roads-this-year-and-counting/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 More heavy rain expected in Thailand's upper regions in the next 24 hours Picture: Thai Rath The Thai met office has warned people in the upper regions of Thailand to expect more rain - heavy in places - in their latest forecast from 6 am today until 6 am tomorrow. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117665-more-heavy-rain-expected-in-thailands-upper-regions-in-the-next-24-hours/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 Army to auction dogs that failed commission tests By The Nation The Royal Army Veterinary Corps will auction off 15 puppies and 66 adult dogs that failed to meet the criteria for recruitment to be trained as military dogs. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117668-army-to-auction-dogs-that-failed-commission-tests/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 Nine coalition partners vow to stand with government By THE NATION Nine small coalition parties yesterday vowed to continue their support for the Prayut Chan-o-cha government, even after the Thai Civilised Party (TCP) withdrew its support. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117670-nine-coalition-partners-vow-to-stand-with-government/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 Harsh weather batters 21 districts By The Nation Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) director-general Chayaphol Thitisak Severe weather conditions on August 9 led to flooding, landslides and storms in 21 districts of nine provinces affecting 577 households, two schools and a temple and resulting in two injuries, Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) director-general Chayaphol Thitisak said on Wednesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117672-harsh-weather-batters-21-districts/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 Electronic cigarettes valued at 11.25 million baht seized in Mukdahan province By The Thaiger PHOTOS: Workpoint News Electronic cigarettes valued at 12.25 million baht, plus various vaping paraphernalia, has been seized in Mukdahan, in far north-east Thailand. E-cigarettes and vaping products are prohibited to import into and use in Thailand. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117675-electronic-cigarettes-valued-at-1125-million-baht-seized-in-mukdahan-province/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 Pheu Thai MP indicted over 2013 House vote allegations By THE NATION A former Pheu Thai Party MP has been formally indicted by the National Anti-Corruption Commission for voting in a House session using the ID cards of other MPs six years ago. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117678-pheu-thai-mp-indicted-over-2013-house-vote-allegations/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 Three agencies get green light for growing marijuana for medical use By The Nation The Narcotics Control Board has given the green light to three agencies to grow marijuana for medical use, the Food and Drug Administration chief said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117679-three-agencies-get-green-light-for-growing-marijuana-for-medical-use/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 ‘No parking’ zones painted at Central, North Pattaya & Sukhumvit junction PATTAYA:--following complaints about large buses blocking drivers’ vision and causing traffic jams, Pattaya city workers painted traffic lines across the Central-Sukhumvit and North-Sukhumvit roads intersection on Aug. 2 & Aug 5 respectively. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117674-‘no-parking’-zones-painted-at-central-north-pattaya-sukhumvit-junction/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 New Zealand expat arrested for alleged drug dealing and working on retirement visa Police in Chiang Mai have arrested a New Zealand man for alleged drug dealing and working without a work permit. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117702-new-zealand-expat-arrested-for-alleged-drug-dealing-and-working-on-retirement-visa/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 Court acquits 24 Red-shirt leaders over 2010 hotel raid, citing expression and protest rights By THE NATION NATIONPHOTO Police and pro-government protesters form a barricade to deter red-shirt gatherers at a location near a Pattaya hotel nine years ago. File photo: Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117705-court-acquits-24-red-shirt-leaders-over-2010-hotel-raid-citing-expression-and-protest-rights/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 Malaysian tourist faces charge after five Thai workers killed in road accident By The Nation A Malaysian woman was charged with reckless driving after her car allegedly ploughed into six highway workers, killing five and injuring the other in Songkhla on Tuesday, police said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117708-malaysian-tourist-faces-charge-after-five-thai-workers-killed-in-road-accident/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 Prayut to dodge House meeting to avoid oath question By The Nation Prayut Chan-o-cha Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Wednesday that he would not attend a House meeting to answer a motion regarding errors in his Cabinet’s oath-taking because the issue had been taken up by the Ombudsman Office for an investigation. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117710-prayut-to-dodge-house-meeting-to-avoid-oath-question/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 Fewer Chinese tourists affect CENTEL’s hotel arm By THE NATION Central Plaza Hotel Public Company Limited (CENTEL) has reported a softening of its hotel business in the second quarter of 2019, mainly due to the lower number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, while its Food Business revenues increased 5.7 per cent year on year amidst intense business competition and an overall economic slowdown. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117714-fewer-chinese-tourists-affect-centel’s-hotel-arm/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 Under-fire YouTuber claims he was unaware controversial fishing was in prohibited zone By The Nation Poomjai "DJ Poom" Tangsanga comments on the fishing expedition controversy in a five-minute live-streaming clip on YouTube on Tuesday. A famous YouTube show host, Poomjai "DJ Poom" Tangsanga, has admitted to fishing in the Mu Koh Chumphon National Park territory claiming he was unaware of the related laws after the Phaya Sua task force lodged a police complaint. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117717-under-fire-youtuber-claims-he-was-unaware-controversial-fishing-was-in-prohibited-zone/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 UPDATE: Thai airways reports loss of 122% in Q2 BANGKOK,14th August 2019 (NNT) - Thai Airways reports the loss of 6.8 billion in the second quarter of 2019 Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117605-thai-to-lease-sell-aircraft-to-turnaround-after-big-losses-in-1h/page/2/?tab=comments#comment-14463363 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 July 2019 economy shows no recovery signs: TCC BANGKOK,14th August 2019 (NNT) - The Thai Chamber of Commerce’s TCC Confidence Index in July 2019 showed no signs of recovery. The Chamber of Commerce is now expecting positive signs in Q4 2019. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117720-july-2019-economy-shows-no-recovery-signs-tcc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 Premier’s assurance of government stability; no talks with splinter parties BANGKOK,14th August 2019 (NNT) - Prime Minister/Defense Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha said today he personally has confidence in the stability of his government regarding the performance of all the elected cabinet ministers. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117721-premier’s-assurance-of-government-stability-no-talks-with-splinter-parties/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 Police await forensic report on Phuket condo construction fire By The Phuket News Firefighters wait to safely enter the building on Saturday (Aug 10). Photo: PR Dept PHUKET: Wichit Police Chief Col Nikorn Somsuk today (Aug 14) declined to give any comment or explain any details of the investigation into the fire that broke out at The Base Central Phuket condominium project under construction on Muang Naka Rd in Wichit on Saturday (Aug 10). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117723-police-await-forensic-report-on-phuket-condo-construction-fire/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 UPDATE: Opposition calls for PM Prayut to submit to questioning BANGKOK,14th August 2019 (NNT) - The government opposition has resolved to question the Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, concerning his government’s incomplete oath swearing before parliament, after the queries were left unanswered last week. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117710-prayut-to-dodge-house-meeting-to-avoid-oath-question/?do=findComment&comment=14463477 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Ford adds to Ranger pickup lineup with Agriculture Variant By The Nation In an effort to expand its product range to suit customers, Ford has introduced an Agriculture Variant for its Ranger pickup lineup in Thailand. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117743-ford-adds-to-ranger-pickup-lineup-with-agriculture-variant/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Thai man nabbed for allegedly trafficking Myanmar workers By Thanakorn Wongnang The Nation Immigration Police arrested a 41-year-old Thai man on Wednesday in his home in Chiang Mai’s San Sai district over his alleged role in the smuggling of 27 Myanmar citizens, who were caught at Chiang Mai train station as they tried to board a train to Bangkok in May. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117745-thai-man-nabbed-for-allegedly-trafficking-myanmar-workers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Thailand ‘a rising star in the international school market’ By THE NATION International schools in Thailand are in high demand as foreign students, including an increasing number from China and Hong Kong, flock to the kingdom to study. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117746-thailand-‘a-rising-star-in-the-international-school-market’/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 No-deal Brexit will be stopped, Hammond says Guy Faulconbridge, James Davey FILE PHOTO: Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond leaves the BBC studios in London, Britain, July 21, 2019. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) - Parliament will block a no-deal Brexit if unelected people behind Prime Minister Boris Johnson try to wrench Britain out of the European Union on Oct. 31 without agreement, former finance minister Philip Hammond said on Wednesday. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117749-no-deal-brexit-will-be-stopped-hammond-says/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Priyanka Chopra confronted over army tweet Priyanka Chopra appears in both Bollywood and Hollywood films / GETTY IMAGES Indian actor Priyanka Chopra has been accused of encouraging war, after a tweet in support of India's military at the height of tensions with Pakistan. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117750-priyanka-chopra-confronted-over-army-tweet/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 ‘The boys' club has been obliterated’: meet the women of colour shaking up comedy By Micha Frazer-Carroll Tiffany Haddish hands the mic to up-and-coming comedians for Netflix’s They Ready. Photograph: Fairfax Media In 2017, Tiffany Haddish, the breakout star of Girls Trip, told the Guardian that she has never wanted to “steal the show”. “I’m not a thief. Where I come from, you don’t call someone that.” Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117751-‘the-boys-club-has-been-obliterated’-meet-the-women-of-colour-shaking-up-comedy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Little Women: First Trailer For Greta Gerwig's Latest By James White Louisa May Alcott's Little Women is one of those classic stories that filmmakers just can't stop adapting for screens both big and small. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117752-little-women-first-trailer-for-greta-gerwigs-latest/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Woman gets jail term for accusing friend of stealing non-existent lottery winnings By Kesinee Taengkhiao The Nation Jaroon Head, 62, tells reporters outside Ratchadapisek Court in Bangkok that she is relieved to have her name cleared of the false accusations filed against her. She was falsely accused by a friend for embezzling a Bt30-million lottery windfall in 2017. The court sentenced the accuser to 12 months in prison on Wednesday. A 54-year-old Thai woman was sentenced to 12 months in prison without suspension for filing a false police complaint in 2017 in Udon Thani’s Ban Dung district against Jaroon Head, 62, accusing her of embezzling Bt30-million in lottery winnings. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117754-woman-gets-jail-term-for-accusing-friend-of-stealing-non-existent-lottery-winnings/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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