webfact Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Good news! Thailand to scrap TM6 cards, launch new mobile app for TM30 reporting Thailand is to scrap the TM6 arrival and departure card for foreign tourists. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124074-good-news-thailand-to-scrap-tm6-cards-launch-new-mobile-app-for-tm30-reporting/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 PM floats idea of moving capital By The Nation Citing overcrowded conditions in Bangkok, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has said moving the capital is a possibility. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124084-pm-floats-idea-of-moving-thailands-capital/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 Thailand culls 200 pigs amid heightened fears over African swine fever By Panarat Thepgumpanat, Patpicha Tanakasempipat BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand has culled more than 200 pigs this week, authorities said on Tuesday, in the first such action amid heightened fears of a potential outbreak of African swine fever. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124122-thailand-culls-200-pigs-amid-heightened-fears-over-african-swine-fever/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 British Instagram model 'locked up in filthy Bangkok cell' over 2 passport pages By Tom Davidson Lacey Montgomery-Henderson had travelled to Bangkok for a ten-day work trip (Image: LaceyMontgomery1/Instagram) A British Instagram model claims she was locked up for 24 hours by Thai police who discovered she was missing two passport pages. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124152-british-instagram-model-locked-up-in-filthy-bangkok-cell-over-2-passport-pages/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 Suriya off to Japan to lure investment By THE NATION Suriya Industry Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit will lead a delegation to Japan from September 24-27 to try and woo investment. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124174-suriya-off-to-japan-to-lure-investment/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 Asean countries in stiff competition for bigger slice of China’s fruit market By The Nation Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Philippines are competing fiercely for a larger share of China's fruit market. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124175-asean-countries-in-stiff-competition-for-bigger-slice-of-china’s-fruit-market/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 PM refuses to clarify the incomplete oath issue Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha left parliament before the end of the Opposition debate today, to attend a Royal religious ceremony at Dusit Palace, without responding to opposition MPs’ queries about his incomplete oath recital, claiming he has the right not to respond. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124176-pm-refuses-to-clarify-the-incomplete-oath-issue/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 Analysis Thammanat is Prayut’s Newin Chidchob Thaksin Shinawatra’s downfall was due to many things, and one of the largely-underrated was the defection of a key lieutenant. Newin Chidchob took with him manpower, election strategies and political secrets, so it was not his emotional parting shot alone that really rattled the former prime minister. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124177-thammanat-is-prayut’s-newin-chidchob/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 Hazardous substances committee agrees to conditional ban of three herbicides Thailand’s National Hazardous Substances Committee is ready to ban the use of paraquat, glyphosate and chlorpyrifos on the condition that alternatives to the three herbicides are less hazardous, effective and affordable for the farmers, said committee chairman Mr. Apijin Chotikasathien, who is also deputy permanent secretary of industry, today (Wednesday). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124178-hazardous-substances-committee-agrees-to-conditional-ban-of-three-herbicides/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 PM Prayut: All sides have to advance country together BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, has called on civil servants to help develop a better understanding of their work among members of the public, so that they will cooperate willingly with the government to advance the country as planned. Source: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124180-pm-prayut-all-sides-have-to-advance-country-together/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 Government to launch new flood relief measures BANGKOK (NNT) - The government insists that it is doing everything it can to help the nation’s flood victims, with the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of the Interior launching new flood relief measures. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124181-government-to-launch-new-flood-relief-measures/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 Thailand-US defense ties heal as China makes gains in Cambodia Delivery of armored vehicles comes as Washington frets over Beijing's dominance MARWAAN MACAN-MARKAR, Asia regional correspondent File photo//Wikipedia BANGKOK -- Gen. Apirat Kongsompong, Thailand's powerful army chief, is shifting the kingdom's security architecture, and U.S. military equipment is helping to lay the groundwork. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124182-thailand-us-defense-ties-heal-as-china-makes-gains-in-cambodia/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 Ministry of Commerce confirms merchandise prices in flooded areas remain normal BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce, this week confirmed that the prices of merchandise in flooded areas remain normal, while hoarding or lack of goods has not been an issue. Officials have conducted inspections and found no shortage of subsistence goods which are widely available. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124185-ministry-of-commerce-confirms-merchandise-prices-in-flooded-areas-remain-normal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 Israeli voters deliver deadlock, Netanyahu's tenure in doubt By Jeffrey Heller Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a statement during a news conference in Jerusalem September 18, 2019. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to win a ruling majority in an election that produced a virtual tie between his right-wing bloc and a centre-left grouping that would be led by former military chief Benny Gantz. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124190-israeli-voters-deliver-deadlock-netanyahus-tenure-in-doubt/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 Phuket promotes Old Town as new brand tweaks visitor curiosity By The Nation Pornpilin Julapan Though Phuket is among the world’s most popular tourist destinations, injecting Bt477 billion to the economy and widely advertised as the “Pearl of the Andaman Sea”, its future status has been questioned due to competition from Indonesia and Vietnam. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124199-phuket-promotes-old-town-as-new-brand-tweaks-visitor-curiosity/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 Trump sees many options short of war with Iran after attacks on Saudis By Jeff Mason and Stephen Kalin Remains of the missiles which Saudi government says were used to attack an Aramco oil facility, are displayed during a news conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia September 18, 2019. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed LOS ANGELES/JEDDAH (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday there were many options short of war with Iran after U.S. ally Saudi Arabia displayed remnants of drones and missiles it said were used in a crippling attack on its oil sites that was "unquestionably sponsored" by Tehran. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124204-trump-sees-many-options-short-of-war-with-iran-after-attacks-on-saudis/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 Mexican authorities find 29 bodies in a hundred plastic bags By Lizbeth Diaz Forensic vehicles and government officials are seen near a clandestine grave while resuming the search for human remains after authorities found bodies packed in plastic bags, in the municipality of Zapopan, outskirts of Guadalajara September 18, 2019. REUTERS/Fernando Carranza MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican authorities said on Tuesday they had found 29 bodies, packed in more than a hundred plastic bags, dumped in a clandestine grave in the violent western state of Jalisco. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124206-mexican-authorities-find-29-bodies-in-a-hundred-plastic-bags/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 Video: Shopper in lucky escape as ceiling collapses during storm at Bangkok shopping center Sections of a ceiling scattered debris after a collapse at a shopping center in the Bang Yai area of Nonthaburi north west of Bangkok. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124208-video-shopper-in-lucky-escape-as-ceiling collapses-during-storm-at-bangkok-shopping-center/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 Trump communication with foreign leader prompted whistleblower complaint -Wash Post FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Moffett Federal Airfield in Mountain View, California, U.S. September 17, 2019. REUTERS/Tom Brenner WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's promise to a foreign leader so troubled an official in the U.S. intelligence community that it prompted them to file a whistleblower complaint, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124211-trump-communication-with-foreign-leader-prompted-whistleblower-complaint-washington-post/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 Friends hold birthday party at funeral of "pretty" who died mysteriously Picture: Daily News Thailand remained transfixed by the case of Thitima Naraphanphiphat - a drinks hostess or "pretty" who died mysteriously after a party in Bang Bua Thong on Tuesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124215-friends-hold-birthday-party-at-funeral-of-pretty-who-died-mysteriously/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 "Polite" robber with a note steals 300,000 baht from Chonburi gold shop Picture: Daily News A robber was described as polite in the Thai media after he apologized for holding up a gold shop in Chonburi. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124217-polite-robber-with-a-note-steals-300000-baht-from-chonburi-gold-shop/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 Track and a new trophy ready for PTT Thailand Grand Prix By The Nation The winner of the PTT Thailand Grand Prix 2019 will be rewarded with new and more spectacular trophy in three weeks’ time courtesy of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Sports Authority of Thailand and other private and public entities. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124220-track-and-a-new-trophy-ready-for-ptt-thailand-grand-prix/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 Pattaya: Russian tourists robbed in midnight attack at knife point Picture: Ruk Siam News Ruk Siam News reported on Facebook that a Russian couple had been robbed at knife point by two men in a black pick-up with no plates. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124224-pattaya-russian-tourists-robbed-in-midnight-attack-at-knife-point/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 Malaysia's Malindo Air confirms passenger data breach Liz Lee, Stanley Widianto Pictures © REUTERS KUALA LUMPUR/JAKARTA, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Malaysia’s Malindo Air, a subsidiary of Indonesia’s Lion Group, said on Wednesday it was investigating a data breach involving the personal details of its passengers. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124229-details-of-millions-of-thai-lion-air-customers-leaked-online/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 Foreigner on 699 day overstay arrested in Saraburi Picture: Naew Na Naew Na reported that the immigration police along with the Saraburi constabulary and Department of Employment officials inspected foreigners on the road next to the stadium in the central Thai city. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124230-foreigner-on-699-day-overstay-arrested-in-saraburi/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 Video: No seatbelts: Couple propelled through windshield in smash near Bangkok Thai caption: Not wearing seatbelts Sanook said that a Facebook post showed what can happen when you don't wear a seatbelt. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124233-video-no-seatbelts-couple-propelled-through-windshield-in-smash-near-bangkok/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 Chiang Mai main roads flooded following heavy downpours By The Nation Heavy downpours early Thursday morning triggered a run-off that inundated main roads in Chiang Mai’s Muang district, including the road in front of Chiang Mai International Airport. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124235-chiang-mai-main-roads-flooded-following-heavy-downpours/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 Truckie arrested after driving overloaded truck across "Bailey Bridge" Picture: Naew Na Naew Na reported that an overloaded truck carrying rocks caused the collapse of a temporary bridge over the Huay Thom creek on the Amnat Charoen to Mukdahan road. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124236-truckie-arrested-after-driving-overloaded-truck-across-bailey-bridge/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 20 injured in Bangkok-Pattaya motorway pile-up By The Nation Picture: Poh Teck Tung Foundation volunteer A six-wheel truck hit the rear of a passenger van parked in the left lane of the outbound Bangkok-Pattaya motorway, causing it to hit another van stopped in front in a pileup that injured 20 people early Thursday, police said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124244-20-injured-in-bangkok-pattaya-motorway-pile-up / Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 Immigration chief announces arrest of Myanmar nationals running "Krathom Buffet" Picture: Naew Na Thailand's immigration chief Lt-Gen Sompong "Big Oud" Chingduang appeared at a press conference to announce the arrest of two Myanmar nationals who were running a Krathom shop in Samut Sakhon. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1124246-immigration-chief-announces-arrest-of-myanmar-nationals-running-krathom-buffet/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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