rooster59 Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 The week that was in Thailand news: Thailand's pub closing hours: Calling time on the "jukebox casualties!" "Time, gentlemen please!" was the cry that went up from pub landlords. There was always some wag - often my drunken self - who would spout up: Ten thirty, guv'nor! Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119547-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-thailands-pub-closing-hours-calling-time-on-the-jukebox-casualties/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 Mukdahan hit by mountain runoff, 10,000 rai of farmland under water By The Nation Runoff from a mountain inundated a main road and some 10,000 rai of farmland in Mukdahan’s Dong Luang district Saturday morning, the district chief said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119602-mukdahan-hit-by-mountain-runoff-10000-rai-of-farmland-under-water/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 Thais in HK warned to stay away from sites of protests By The Nation The Thai Consular Office in Hong Kong has issued a warning to Thai residents and visitors to Hong Kong against entering or in the vincinty of planned protests in the terrority on Saturday and Sunday (August 14-25). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119603-thais-in-hk-warned-to-stay-away-from-sites-of-protests/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 Ex-police chief Patcharawat injured as van flips into ditch By The Nation Police General Patcharawat Wongsuwan, former National Police chief and brother of Deputy PM General Prawit Wongsuwan, was injured along with five others when their van crashed against the fence of a Bangkok-Chon Buri motorway, police said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119604-ex-police-chief-patcharawat-injured-as-van-flips-into-ditch/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 Two small quakes hit Chiang Mai By The Nation Chiang Mai’s Om Koi district was shaken by two small earthquakes late on August 23 and early the following day, the Seismological Bureau announced. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119605-two-small-quakes-hit-chiang-mai/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 Standards upgrade coming for farm exports By THE NATION The Cooperatives Promotion Department will next year impose two protocols for food standards on livestock and crop farmers to prepare them for production upgrades demanded by key importers including China. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119606-standards-upgrade-coming-for-farm-exports/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 Chinese Thai subsidiary moves into WHA estate By The Nation Jareeporn WHA Industrial Development Plc, a subsidiary of WHA Group, announced on Friday it had signed a double agreement with Golden Egret Cement Carbide (Thailand) Co Ltd, a subsidiary of China-based and state-owned Xiamen Golden Egret Special Alloy Co Ltd (GESAC). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119607-chinese-thai-subsidiary-moves-into-wha-estate/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 AXA launches premium car insurance service By THE NATION AXA Insurance, a major general insurance provider in Thailand, has launched the ‘AXA Preferred Garage’ programme featuring a collection of high-quality garages to better serve its car insurance customers. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119608-axa-launches-premium-car-insurance-service/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 Chevy touts ‘built-in quality’ on eve of Captiva SUV debut By The Nation Production of the new Chevrolet Captiva SUV will commence this month using GM’s globally implemented Built-In-Quality (BIQ) principle and processes at every stage of manufacturing to help assure durability and reliability, General Motors said in a press release on Friday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119609-chevy-touts-‘built-in-quality’-on-eve-of-captiva-suv-debut/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 ‘Won’t be easy’, but DITP believes exports will rise By The Nation The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) is expecting exports to improve in the third and fourth quarters of the year, on target to meet the government’s 3 per cent growth goal, but it’s also prepared to adjust its trade-show strategies. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119611-‘won’t-be-easy’-but-ditp-believes-exports-will-rise/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 Dechapol and Sapsiree eye on mission impossible By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam The Nation Mixed double specialists Sapsiree Taerattanachai and Dechapol Puavaranukroh are poised to become the first Thai pair to win the BWF World Championships as they take on long-standing rivals Zheng Si Wei and Huang Ya Qiong of China in today’s final showdown. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119612-dechapol-and-sapsiree-eye-on-mission-impossible/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 BoI mulls new packages for foreign investors hit by trade war By The Nation Duangjai Asawachintachit Amid the ongoing US-China trade war, the race to attract foreign investors among Asean countries is heating up, said Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak after visiting the Board of Investment's (BoI) head office on Thursday (August 22). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119613-boi-mulls-new-packages-for-foreign-investors-hit-by-trade-war/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 Florida man guilty of manslaughter in test of 'stand your ground' law - reports FILE PHOTO: Michael Drejka of Clearwater, Florida, U.S. is pictured in this undated handout booking photo obtained by Reuters on August 13, 2018. Pinellas County Sheriff's Office/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY/File Photo (Reuters) - A Florida man has been convicted of manslaughter for a fatal shooting during an argument about a parking spot, local media reported on Saturday, in a case that made headlines when police initially declined to arrest the suspect due to the state's "stand your ground" self-defense law. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119614-florida-man-guilty-of-manslaughter-in-test-of-stand-your-ground-law-reports/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 Britain's Prince Andrew denies seeing any sex crimes during time with Epstein By Andrew MacAskill FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prince Andrew, Duke of York visits the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital to open the new Stanmore Building, in London, Britain March 21, 2019. David Mirzoeff/ Pool via REUTERS/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s Prince Andrew said on Saturday he never saw or suspected any sex crimes during the time he spent with U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119616-britains-prince-andrew-denies-seeing-any-sex-crimes-during-time-with-epstein/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 Six spectators hurt after lightning strike at Tour Championship Aug 24, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; Fans are assisted by medical personnel after a lightning strike during the third round of the Tour Championship golf tournament at East Lake Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports (Reuters) - Six spectators were injured when lightning struck a tree during the third round at the Tour Championship in Atlanta on Saturday, the PGA Tour said in a statement. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119617-six-spectators-hurt-after-lightning-strike-at-tour-championship/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 Liverpool keep perfect record, more penalty woe for United By Ian Chadband Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Arsenal - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - August 24, 2019 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah scores their second goal from the penalty spot Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine LONDON (Reuters) - Mohamed Salah-inspired Liverpool laid down an emphatic early-season marker as they outplayed Arsenal on Saturday to win 3-1 and ensure they are the only team left in the Premier League with a 100 percent record. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119618-liverpool-keep-perfect-record-more-penalty-woe-for-united/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 Root digs in to give England hope By Peter Hall Cricket - Ashes 2019 - Third Test - England v Australia - Headingley, Leeds, Britain - August 24, 2019 England's Joe Root in action Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith LEEDS, England (Reuters) - Captain Joe Root's defiance gave England hope of saving the Ashes series as his unbeaten 75 helped the hosts to 156-3 in their second innings on day three of the third test at Headingley. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119620-root-digs-in-to-give-england-hope/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 Rockin 'n' rollin on Mars: Rolling Stones have space rock named after them The "Rolling Stones Rock," slightly larger than a golf ball and named after the rock band, is seen on the surface of Mars after it rolled about 3 feet, spurred by the thrusters on NASA's InSight spacecraft, November 26, 2018. Picture taken November 26, 2018. NASA/JPL-Caltech/Handout via REUTERS (Reuters) - The Rolling Stones have rocked stages around the world in their more than 50-year career. But now their influence has gone into space after NASA's Mars InSight Mission named a rock on the planet after the band. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119621-rockin-n-rollin-on-mars-rolling-stones-have-space-rock-named-after-them/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 Special prosecutor to review actor Jussie Smollett's case: judge By Brendan O'Brien Actor Jussie Smollett leaves court after charges against him were dropped by state prosecutors in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. March 26, 2019. REUTERS/Kamil Krzaczynski/Files CHICAGO (Reuters) - A Chicago judge on Friday named a special prosecutor to probe the case involving former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett's allegation that he was the victim of a racist attack, which authorities have ruled a hoax. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119622-special-prosecutor-to-review-actor-jussie-smolletts-case-judge/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 Wife pays tribute to ‘hero’ husband killed following fight about noise at Phuket hotel Image: The Bajaj family The wife of a British man killed following a confrontation with a Norweigan tourist at a Phuket hotel earlier this week has paid tribute to her husband. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119623-wife-pays-tribute-to-‘hero’-husband-killed-following-fight-about-noise-at-phuket-hotel/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 ISOC adds more SIM card registration methods in southern border provinces Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK, 24 August 2019 (NNT) - Perpetrators of violence in southern border provinces are known to use mobile phone SIM cards from outside the provinces and from neighbouring countries to trigger explosive devices. Some of these SIM cards have been found to have been purchased with only a registered personal email address. The Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) now requires all SIM cards in the area to be registered with the owner’s facial image and identity by 31st October, and has launched a registration service via mobile application. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119624-isoc-adds-more-sim-card-registration-methods-in-southern-border-provinces/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 Thai-American US senator meets PM Prayut supawadee wangsri BANGKOK, 24 August 2019 (NNT) - Tammy Duckworth, the first Thai-born Senator of the United States, has visited Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. She expressed admiration for the political and economic development of Thailand and noted her confidence that both countries will continue to promote comprehensive bilateral cooperation. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119627-thai-american-us-senator-meets-pm-prayut/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 Discount travel packages offered at 25th Thai International Travel Fair supawadee wangsri BANGKOK, 24 August 2019 (NNT) - Those who are looking for a tour package or travel promotion mustn’t miss this event - The “Thai International Travel Fair (TITF) 2019” which offers comprehensive domestic and international travel services. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is still confident that the number of tourist arrivals and revenue in 2019 will meet its target. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119634-discount-travel-packages-offered-at-25th-thai-international-travel-fair/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 Thailand, Netherlands strengthen cooperation on justice supawadee wangsri BANGKOK, 24 August 2019(NNT) - Thailand and the Netherlands have confirmed their readiness to strengthen cooperation based on Thai law principles and international practice. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119635-thailand-netherlands-strengthen-cooperation-on-justice/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 Gold worth 60 million baht stolen from shop in Songkhla Five people, dressed in para military uniforms and armed with assault rifles, robbed a gold shop in the downtown Na Thawee district of Thailand’s southern province of Songkhla on Saturday and fled with gold and ornaments worth about 60 million baht. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119636-gold-worth-60-million-baht-stolen-from-shop-in-songkhla/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 Ombudsman to rule on the matter of PM’s incomplete oath next Tuesday The Ombudsman is expected to rule next Tuesday on whether Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha breached the Constitution by failing to recite the oath in full during the swearing-in ceremony in front of His Majesty the King in July, said Mr. Raksakecha Chaechai, secretary-general of the Ombudsman’s Office, on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119637-ombudsman-to-rule-on-the-matter-of-pm’s-incomplete-oath-next-tuesday/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 ‘Tailor made’ welfare system may replace ‘one size fits all’ Thailand’s Finance Ministry is considering an overhaul of the current ‘one size fits all’ state welfare system, replacing it with a more tailor made version which is more efficient in addressing poverty related issues. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119638-‘tailor-made’-welfare-system-may-replace-‘one-size-fits-all’/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 Squabbles erupt as G7 leaders open summit in French resort By Jeff Mason and William James Demonstrators react after police used tear gas during a protest against G7 summit, in Bayonne, France, August 24, 2019. REUTERS/Sergio Perez BIARRITZ, France (Reuters) - Squabbles erupted among G7 nations on Saturday as their leaders gathered for an annual summit, exposing sharp differences on global trade tensions, Britain's exit from the EU and how to respond to the fires raging in the Amazon rainforest. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119639-squabbles-erupt-as-g7-leaders-open-summit-in-french-resort/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 South African court impounds Tanzanian plane in compensation case - lawyer By Fumbuka Ng'wanakilala and Emma Rumney DAR ES SALAAM/JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African authorities impounded an Airbus 220-300 aircraft leased by Tanzania's national flag carrier following a court application by a retired farmer who is owed compensation by the Tanzanian government, the farmer's lawyer said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119641-south-african-court-impounds-tanzanian-plane-in-compensation-case-lawyer/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 to continue: Thailand Live Monday 26 Aug 2019 https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119717-thailand-live-monday-26-aug-2019/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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