webfact Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 Hong Kong leader says she hopes peaceful protest was a turning point By Clare Jim and Noah Sin Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam speaks during a news conference in Hong Kong, China, August 20, 2019. REUTERS/Ann Wang HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday she hoped a peaceful weekend anti-government protest was the start of an effort to restore peace and that the government would talk to peaceful protesters and tackle complaints against police. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118673-hong-kong-leader-says-she-hopes-peaceful-protest-was-a-turning-point/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 Blacklisted Indian sneaked back into Thailand with a new name and passport Picture: Naew Na Naew Na reported that an Indian national has become the latest person on a blacklist trying to extend a visa. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118674-blacklisted-indian-sneaked-back-into-thailand-with-a-new-name-and-passport/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 Video: Pick-up man wais in apology after pulling a sword on a taxi driver twice his age Thai social media was widely sharing yet another serious road rage incident that happened in the Bang Plee area south east of Bangkok. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118676-video-pick-up-man-wais-in-apology-after-pulling-a-sword-on-a-taxi-driver-twice-his-age/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 E-cigarettes cause brain damage and cancer, reports Thai media Source: Bangkok BIz News On the day that Thailand has banned the smoking of regular cigarettes at home come claims that electronic cigarettes are very bad for you. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118680-e-cigarettes-cause-brain-damage-and-cancer-reports-thai-media/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 UPDATE: Interior minister cool to idea of extending pub hours By The Nation Anupong Paochinda Interior Minister General Anupong Paochinda today (August 20) reacted cautiously to a proposal made yesterday by the tourism minister to extend pub closing hours to 4am, saying the issue needs a comprehensive study. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118665-tourism-minister-wants-to-extend-pub-closing-hours/?do=findComment&comment=14483906 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 Video: Vocational students fighting in the street in downtown Ratchaburi Picture: 77kaoded Clips posted online showed apprentices and vocational students in violent street battles in downtown Ratchaburi. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118684-video-vocational-students-fighting-in-the-street-in-downtown-ratchaburi/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 Lao ambassador to visit injured migrants in Sa Kaew By The Nation Seng Soukhathivong Lao PDR’s ambassador to Thailand Seng Soukhathivong will visit the three Lao workers who are receiving treatment at a hospital in Sa Kaew following the van accident on Sunday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118685-lao-ambassador-to-visit-injured-migrants-in-sa-kaew/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 Nothing wrong with novice monks playing video games Thailand's religious affairs department has said that it is OK for novice monks to play video games. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118687-khon-kaen-nothing-wrong-with-novice-monks-playing-video-games/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 Dogs welcome at second Bangkok park Picture: Daily News Daily News reported that Bangkok governor General Asawin Kwanmuang will preside over the opening of a second park in Bangkok where dogs will be allowed. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118695-dogs-welcome-at-second-bangkok-park/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 Ital Thai chief Premchai sentenced to six months in jail over poaching rifle By THE NATION File photo / Italian Thai Development president Premchai Kannasutra (centre) Italian Thai Development president Premchai Kannasutra has been sentenced to a non-suspended six-month imprisonment for carrying hunting rifles in an infamous case in which a black panther was poached in a national park in February of last year. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118696-ital-thai-chief-premchai-sentenced-to-six-months-in-jail-over-poaching-rifle/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 Video: "Sinner" steals the merit making money from Pattaya beach road bar Video screenshot CCTV footage from Bart Navy Bar on Pattaya Beach Road showed a thief crawl in and steal from a merit making tree of money. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118701-video-sinner-steals-the-merit-making-money-from-pattaya-beach-road-bar/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 Starved Great Danes rescued By The Nation Photo Courtesy of Facebook.com/watchdogthailandpage/ Volunteer veterinarians from Watchdog Thailand and Pathum Thani Livestock Development Office’s Animal Welfare Division officials have rescued 13 Great Danes, which had been left uncared for at a house in Pathum Thani’s Lat Lum Kaew district. The dogs were suffering from severe malnutrition and in terrible condition. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118705-starved-great-danes-rescued-in-pathum-thani/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 Canadian big biker, 64, killed in motorcycle smash on Friendship Highway Picture: Thai Rath Police were called after two motorcycles collided on the Friendship Highway in Khong district heading towards Nakorn Ratchasima on Sunday afternoon. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118706-canadian-big-biker-64-killed-in-motorcycle-smash-on-friendship-highway/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 Thailand: An unequal society even when it comes to appalling road carnage, foreign media File photo The New York Times has said that Thailand is one of the most unequal societies in the world. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118729-thailand-an-unequal-society-even-when-it-comes-to-appalling-road-carnage-foreign-media/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 UPDATE: Man nabbed over theft of rail screws that caused train to derail in Phetchaburi By THE NATION Photo credit: Thairath Phetchaburi police have arrested a man who allegedly stole many metal screws needed to help hold the rails in place on a section of local track– an act which caused derailments of six cars in a train service on Monday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118668-train-derails-going-south-parts-of-the-track-found-at-second-hand-shop-in-cha-am/?do=findComment&comment=14484738 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 Police hunt for motorcycle robber who hit three 7-Eleven shops in row By The Nation Phitsanulok police are hunting for a motorcyclist who allegedly robbed three 7-Eleven shops in Muang district early Tuesday and made off with over Bt4,500. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118732-phitsanulok-police-hunt-for-motorcycle-robber-who-hit-three-7-eleven-shops-in-row/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 Thai passenger arrested as underwear yields ‘ice’ bound for Japan By The Nation Chalermkiart Srivorakhan A Thai man has been arrested at Don Mueang Airport for allegedly trying to smuggle 970 grams of crystal meth or “ice” to Japan, police said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118733-thai-passenger-arrested-as-underwear-yields-‘ice’-bound-for-japan/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 Cyber brickbats thrown as wall at ancient Ayutthaya wall comes down By THE NATION UNESCO-recognised Wat Chai Wattanaram, in a 2011 file photo The provincial historical park in Ayutthaya has come under fire over a renovation project at a key site following the demolition of a wall. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118735-cyber-brickbats-thrown-as-wall-at-ancient-ayutthaya-wall-comes-down/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 Villagers unite to stop Mae Hong Son marathon, cite forest damage from last run By Tossapol Boonpat The Nation Residents of Mae Hong Son’s Pai district are objecting to a 100-kilometre running marathon that is being co-organised by the provincial tourism authority. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118737-villagers-unite-to-stop-mae-hong-son-marathon-cite-forest-damage-from-last-run/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 Young artists win big in Japan art competition By Pannawich Yoodee The Nation Two students from Phayao’s Chiang Kham district, who have been taking special arts classes at the Pim Silp Arts School, have won awards from Tokyo’s 49th International Children’s Art Exhibition (ICAE), the school’s owner Pimchanok “Khru Muey” Sriprasert said on August 20. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118742-phayao-young-artists-win-big-in-japan-art-competition/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 Some New Economics MPs to join coalition By The Nation Prayut Chan-o-cha The opposition New Economics Party confirmed Tuesday that some of its six MPs will switch sides and join the coalition government of Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118747-some-new-economics-mps-to-join-coalition/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 Two new underground train stops reaching Bang Wa added to already free five-station journey By THE NATION From August 24, commuters on underground trains can travel free for an extra two stops – Tha Phra and Bang Wa – until further notice. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118749-two-new-underground-train-stops-reaching-bang-wa-added-to-already-free-five-station-journey/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Thailand extends visa fee waivers to boost tourism as growth slows BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand will extend until April next year a measure that waives fees for visas on arrival issued to tourists from 18 countries, as it looks to stimulate growth in tourism to spur a slowing economy, the prime minister said on Tuesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118752-thailand-extends-visa-fee-waivers-to-boost-tourism-as-growth-slows/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Sleek, slim and incredibly smooth, the new Galaxy Note10+ is to die for By Paisal Chuenprasaeng The Nation Samsung Galaxy Note10 compared to Note10+ (beneath). A powerful smartphone with a large and beautiful display, the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ boasts excellent quality quad rear cameras and plenty of tools that will allow you to stretch your creativity to the max. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118765-sleek-slim-and-incredibly-smooth-the-new-galaxy-note10-is-to-die-for/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Prayut calls on everybody to join the fight against plastic By THE NATION Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha on August 20 called on all Thais to help the government achieve its goal of keeping the seas clean of plastic after eight-month-old rescued dugong Mariam died after having consumed eight pieces of plastic. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118766-prayut-calls-on-everybody-to-join-the-fight-against-plastic/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Electricity outage to hit Rawai By The Phuket News The power outage, from 9am to 4:30pm, will affect along the east side of Wiset Rd, from Soi Ruam Jai 2 to Soi Mittraphap. Image: Google Maps / PEA PHUKET:-- The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Rawai tomorrow (Aug 21) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118767-electricity-outage-to-hit-rawai/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Officials remove illegal fishing traps in shallow waters of Laem Talumpuk Bay By Krissana Thiwatsirikul The Nation Some 30 fishing trawlers surrounded officials on August 19 as they tried to remove the illegal “Lob Ai Ngo” fishing traps installed in the shallow waters of Laem Talumpuk Bay in Nakhon Si Thammarat’s Pak Phanang district, Prayut Thanawattana, kamnan of Tambon Laem Talumpuk, said. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118768-officials-remove-illegal-fishing-traps-in-shallow-waters-of-laem-talumpuk-bay/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Johnson's opening Brexit bid: rip out the Irish border backstop By Kylie MacLellan, Guy Faulconbridge FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits the Fusion Energy Research Centre at the Fulham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, Britain August 8, 2019. Julian Simmonds LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson has fired the opening salvo in his bid to renegotiate Britain’s divorce from the European Union, demanding that an insurance policy for the Irish border be removed from the Brexit deal and replaced with a pledge. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118769-johnsons-opening-brexit-bid-rip-out-the-irish-border-backstop/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 UK plans to end EU freedom of movement immediately in no-deal Brexit By Kylie MacLellan FILE PHOTO: UK Border control is seen in Terminal 2 at Heathrow Airport in London June 4, 2014. REUTERS/Neil Hall/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) - Britain said on Monday it would end European Union freedom of movement rules immediately after it leaves the bloc on Oct. 31 but Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the country would not be hostile to immigration. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118770-uk-plans-to-end-eu-freedom-of-movement-immediately-in-no-deal-brexit/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Britain concerned at reports HK consulate worker held in China By Noah Sin, Tom Westbrook HONG KONG (Reuters) - Britain said on Tuesday it was “extremely concerned” by reports that a staff member at the consulate in its former colony of Hong Kong had been detained in mainland China. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1118771-britain-concerned-at-reports-hk-consulate-worker-held-in-china/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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