rooster59 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 The week that was in Thailand news: Thai life's a gamble - but U-turns are to be expected My first day in Asia was spent in a casino. Not just a few hours - about 24. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128290-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-thai-lifes-a-gamble-but-u-turns-are-to-be-expected/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 Research center set up to study impact of microplastics Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - Chulalongkorn University has joined the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, the Pollution Control Department and 7 educational institutes from Japan, to establish a marine debris research center to indentify effects of microplastic contamination in the environment. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128343-research-center-set-up-to-study-impact-of-microplastics/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 Thailand ready to host ASEAN Summit on Nov 2 - 4 supawadee wangsri BANGKOK (NNT) - The Director-General of the Department of Information and spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) disclosed that Thailand is ready to host the 35th ASEAN Summit and related meetings from November 2 - 4, 2019. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128344-thailand-ready-to-host-asean-summit-on-nov-2-4/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 PM Prayut concerned about low-income earners, looks for measures for quality of life improvements tewit kemtong BANGKOK (NNT) - During the "Government Weekly" program on the Thai Khu Fah Facebook page, Prime Minister/Defense Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha said he was concerned about low-income earners and was seeking additional measures to help them. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128345-pm-prayut-concerned-about-low-income-earners-looks-for-measures-for-quality-of-life-improvements/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 MFA: Thai nationals in typhoon-hit Japan safe Na-ark Rojanasuvan BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand has reported that no Thai nationals in Japan have been injured or killed as category-five Typhoon Hagibis makes landfall on the island country Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128346-mfa-thai-nationals-in-typhoon-hit-japan-safe/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 People nationwide join activities in commemoration of the late King Rama IX tewit kemtong THAILAND (NNT) - As the memorial day for His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great on October 13th approaches, Thai people nationwide are joining commemorative activities. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128347-people-nationwide-join-activities-in-commemoration-of-the-late-king-rama-ix/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 CAT Telecom warns public of scams Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - There have recently been reports of a fake website imitating a famous brand asking users to complete a survey and fill out their personal information, while luring users with phone numbers to call and redeem prizes. The calls ended up reaching recipients in a foreign country, causing callers to be charged at international rates. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128349-cat-telecom-warns-public-of-scams/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 End of Buddhist Lent: Nakhon Phanom villagers prepare illuminated boat procession Tanakorn Sangiam Nakhon Phanom (NNT) - The end of Buddhist Lent this weekend is being marked by a special Illuminated Boat Procession on the Mekong river in Nakhon Phanom. Villagers today came to the riverside to build illuminated boats and open booths promoting the identity and heritage of different communities in the province. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128350-end-of-buddhist-lent-nakhon-phanom-villagers-prepare-illuminated-boat-procession/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 Government accelerates rehabilitation of flood-affected areas supawadee wangsri UBON RATCHATHANI (NNT) - According to a survey of damage from floods by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), there are still two districts of Ubon Ratchathani province, namely Mueang Ubon Ratchathani district and Warin Chamrap district currently facing a flood situation. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128351-government-accelerates-rehabilitation-of-flood-affected-areas/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 Thailand to host PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2019 Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - To promote tourism and meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions, or MICE industry, tourism organizations are set to hold this year’s "PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2019", promoting Pattaya as a tourism development model with the aim of becoming the MICE Metropolis of the eastern region. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128357-thailand-to-host-pata-destination-marketing-forum-2019/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 SCB still has confidence in Thailand’s economic foundations Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand is one of several countries suffering from the trade war between the U.S. and China, affecting the country’s growth in the export sector and raising the value of the Thai currency, forcibly making Thai exports less competitive. The overall Thai economy however remains robust following the government’s investments in large projects and the Eastern Economic Corridor. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128358-scb-still-has-confidence-in-thailand’s-economic-foundations/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 Phuket authorities confirm alcohol ban Sunday (starts midnight) for 24 hours By The Thaiger The Phuket Vice Governor and acting Phuket Governor, Supot Rodruang, declared that he has sent an urgent letter from the Department of Provincial Administration to the authorities of the three districts of Phuket to strictly prohibit alcohol sales for 24 hours across Phuket tomorrow (starting midnight tonight) as it is the end of Buddhist Lent tomorrow (Sunday). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128359-phuket-authorities-confirm-alcohol-ban-sunday-starts-midnight-for-24-hours/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 Angry driver terrifies employees at Chonburi gas station By May Taylor PHOTO: Sanook.com An employee at a Chonburi gas station has told a Sanook news team how the behaviour of an angry truck driver left her and her colleagues terrified. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128360-angry-driver-terrifies-employees-at-chonburi-gas-station/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 Protest leaders in Ecuador accept talks with government, president imposes Quito curfew By Alberto Fajardo and Alexandra Valencia A demonstrator takes cover during a protest against Ecuador's President Lenin Moreno's austerity measures in Quito, Ecuador October 12, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins QUITO (Reuters) - An indigenous group in Ecuador that has led protests for more than a week against a law that ended fuel subsidies said on Saturday it has accepted direct talks with President Lenin Moreno, the first sign of a possible breakthrough in the dispute. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128361-protest-leaders-in-ecuador-accept-talks-with-government-president-imposes-quito-curfew/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 Four dead, 17 missing as fierce typhoon pounds Tokyo By Makiko Yamazaki and Kiyoshi Takenaka A car is seen partially submerged in a flooded residential area due to Typhoon Hagibis, near the Tama River in Kawasaki, Japan, October 13, 2019. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon TOKYO (Reuters) - Four people were killed and 17 were missing after the most powerful typhoon to hit Japan in decades paralyzed Tokyo, flooding rivers and putting millions under evacuation warning before it plowed up the northeastern coast. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128362-four-dead-17-missing-as-fierce-typhoon-pounds-tokyo/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 Turkish-led forces advance into Syrian border town, fighting rages By Orhan Coskun and Tom Perry An explosion is seen over the Syrian town of Ras al-Ain as seen from the Turkish border town of Ceylanpinar, Sanliurfa province, Turkey, October 12, 2019. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov ANKARA/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Turkish-backed Syrian rebels advanced into the border town of Ras al Ain in northeast Syria on Saturday but it was unclear how far, with Turkey saying it had taken the town centre, and Kurdish-led forces denying that and saying they were counter-attacking. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128363-turkish-led-forces-advance-into-syrian-border-town-fighting-rages/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Supermarkets, stores move towards eco-friendly packaging By The Nation With department stores striving to move away from plastic waste, eco-friendly packaging made from paper pulp and plants instead of foam and plastic has increased by an encouraging 30 per cent. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128367-supermarkets-stores-move-towards-eco-friendly-packaging/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 THAI relaunches Bangkok –Sendai flights By THE NATION Thai Airways International president Sumeth Damrongchaitham announced this week that the Bangkok to Sendai flight, which was earlier suspended due to the political situation in Thailand, is all set to resume on October 29 and that the response has been excellent, with 80 per cent of seats booked as far ahead as March 2020. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128368-thai-relaunches-bangkok-–sendai-flights/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Free calls for assistance as Hagibis hits Japan By THE NATION The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission and telecom operators AIS, True and Dtac have joined up to offer assistance to those affected by typhoon Hagibis, which is due to bring torrential rain and high winds to Japan this weekend. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128370-free-calls-for-assistance-as-hagibis-hits-japan/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Anutin vows to resign if the bill banning 3 pesticides fails By THE NATION Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul said on Saturday (October 12) during a press conference in Phatthalung province that his Ministry and the Bhumjaithai Party will keep pushing for the ban of three toxic pesticides namely Paraquat, Glyphosate and Chlorpyrifos, which are widely used in agriculture. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128371-anutin-vows-to-resign-if-the-bill-banning-3-pesticides-fails/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Drug smugglers’ use of emergency vehicles a cause for concern, says NCB chief By THE NATION Niyom Termsrisuk Drug gangs using rescue vehicles to transport drugs is a source of worry, Niyom Termsrisuk, secretary-general of the Office of Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), said on yesterday (October 11). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128372-drug-smugglers’-use-of-emergency-vehicles-a-cause-for-concern-says-ncb-chief/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 “Rub-Bua Tradition” on October 12 at Samrong Canal, Samut Prakan By THE NATION Photos of the “Rub-Bua Tradition” on Saturday (October 12) at Samrong Canal in Bangphli district, Samut Prakan. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128376-“rub-bua-tradition”-on-october-12-at-samrong-canal-samut-prakan/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Kasikornbank appoints new CEO By THE NATION Kattiya Indaravijaya The meeting of the board of directors of Kasikornbank has taken up the recommendation of the human resources and remuneration committee and appointed the bank’s president Kattiya Indaravijaya as chief executive officer to succeed Banthoon Lamsam. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128377-kasikornbank-appoints-new-ceo/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Immigration Bureau ready to cope with flight delays from Japan as typhoon approaches By The Nation The Immigration Bureau is on alert for flight cancellations and delays from Japan on Sunday and Monday (October 12-13) when Typhoon Hagibis is expected to hit the country. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128378-immigration-bureau-ready-to-cope-with-flight-delays-from-japan-as-typhoon-approaches/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Police offer assistance to Japan-bound passengers stranded at airports By The Nation Pol Lt-General Damrongsak Kittiprapat (Centre) The Thai police have come up plans to help passengers stranded at airports due to cancellations or delays in the departure of flights to Japan, which is expected to be hit by Typhoon Hagibis today and tomorrow. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128379-police-offer-assistance-to-japan-bound-passengers-stranded-at-airports/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Schmeichel superb as Danes down Swiss, Ireland draw with Georgia Soccer Football - Euro 2020 Qualifier - Group D - Georgia v Republic of Ireland - Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena, Tbilisi, Georgia - October 12, 2019 Georgia's Guram Kashia in action with Republic of Ireland's James Collins REUTERS/Irakli Gedenidze (Reuters) - Striker Yussuf Poulsen struck a dramatic winner six minutes from time as Denmark beat Switzerland 1-0 in Copenhagen in a Euro 2020 qualifier on Saturday to join Ireland, who were held to a scoreless draw in Georgia earlier, at the top of Group D. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128380-schmeichel-superb-as-danes-down-swiss-ireland-draw-with-georgia/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 All systems go for F1 in Suzuka after Typhoon Hagibis By Abhishek Takle Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - October 11, 2019 A worker removes equipment in preparation for the arrival of Typhoon Hagibis REUTERS/Issei Kato SUZUKA, Japan (Reuters) - Formula One woke up to a sunny Sunday in Suzuka ready for a busy day of qualifying and racing in the wake of Typhoon Hagibis. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128381-all-systems-go-for-f1-in-suzuka-after-typhoon-hagibis/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Graves desecrated at Commonwealth war cemetery in Israel Graffiti of swastikas and other signs can be seen on headstones at the Haifa War Cemetery, where about 350 Commonwealth soldiers killed in World War One and World War Two are buried, Haifa Israel October 11, 2019. Picture taken October 11, 2019 REUTERS/Herzie Shapira JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Dozens of gravestones at a Commonwealth military cemetery in Israel were desecrated in what the Israeli foreign ministry said on Saturday was a suspected hate crime. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128383-graves-desecrated-at-commonwealth-war-cemetery-in-israel/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Iran decries 'cowardly attack' on oil tanker FILE PHOTO: An undated picture shows the Iranian-owned Sabiti oil tanker sailing in Red Sea. National Iranian Oil Tanker Company via WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS DUBAI (Reuters) - An Iranian government spokesman on Saturday described as a "cowardly attack" an incident that Iranian media have called the apparent targeting by missiles of an Iranian-owned oil tanker, and said Iran would respond after the facts had been studied. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128384-iran-decries-cowardly-attack-on-oil-tanker/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 EU, Britain enter intense Brexit talks as UK departure date looms By Gabriela Baczynska and Jonas Ekblom Anti-Brexit protesters hold British and European Union flags outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium October 11, 2019. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union agreed on Friday to enter intense talks with Britain to try to break the deadlock over Brexit, lifting financial markets with a sign that a deal could be done before the Halloween deadline. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128389-eu-britain-enter-intense-brexit-talks-as-uk-departure-date-looms/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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