webfact Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Don Mueang duty-free concession soon up for bids By THE NATION Airports of Thailand (AOT) president Nitinai Sirismatthakarn says the state agency would go ahead and invite companies to bid this week for the duty-free concession at Don Mueang International Airport. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128450-don-mueang-duty-free-concession-soon-up-for-bids/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Some 6,000 Thai workers living in Japan’s typhoon-hit areas By The Nation MR Chatumongol Sonakul, Labour Minister Labour Minister MR Chatumongol Sonakul has expressed concern for Thai workers living in areas of Japan that were lashed by Typhoon Hagibis on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128453-some-6000-thai-workers-living-in-japan’s-typhoon-hit-areas/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Bryde’s whales put on a show in Gulf The Nation By NationPhoto / Tatchadon Panyaphanitkul Bryde’s whales have made their seasonal return to the Gulf of Thailand off Phetchaburi, where they will again be amazing onlookers into December. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128454-bryde’s-whales-put-on-a-show-in-gulf/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 THAI resumes regular flights as Narita reopens By The Nation With Typhoon Higibis having now cleared Japan, Thai Airways resumed its regular service between Bangkok and Tokyo’s Narita International Airport this morning (13 Oct) at 4.39am. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128456-thai-resumes-regular-flights-as-narita-reopens/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 "Eat, Shop, Spend” campaign reaches registration target By The Nation Ten million people signed up for the Eat, Shop, Spend campaign between its launch on September 23 and today, its website announced in a post that also expressed thanks to those who have chosen to participate. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128457-eat-shop-spend”-campaign-reaches-registration-target/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Kasidit inscribes his name among All Thailand golf title winners By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam The Nation Former SEA Games national player Kasidit Lepkurte earned his maiden All Thailand Golf Tour title with a three-stroke victory after the final round of the Bt3-million Singha Pattaya Open at the Burapha Golf & Resort (A,B) in Chon Buri province on Sunday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128459-kasidit-inscribes-his-name-among-all-thailand-golf-title-winners/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 NHSO successful in ensuring health coverage for all By The Nation Karoon Kuntiranont, the deputy secretary-general of the National Health Security Office Established in 2002, the National Health Security Office (NHSO) was mandated by a Cabinet resolution on March 26, 2013 to handle the reimbursement of medical expenses from public health funds through the National Clearing House (NCH) system as well as to work with other agencies to establish National Health Information Centre to serve as a national database for use in the management of medical welfare. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128461-nhso-successful-in-ensuring-health-coverage-for-all/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Army chief does not expect everyone to believe him, says Army spokesman Army Commander-in-Chief General Apirat Kongsompong did not force or expect anyone to believe in what he said yesterday about a “hybrid war” being waged by a collection of ill-intentioned politicians, remnants of communist ideologies and anti-establishment elements to destroy the country, said Army spokesman Col Winthai Suvaree Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128462-army-chief-does-not-expect-everyone-to-believe-him-says-army-spokesman/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Bhumjaithai ministers threaten to quit if controversial herbicides are not banned Increasing pressure was applied to the National Hazardous Substances Committee (NHSC) when Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced today that the Bhumjaithai party’s ministers, who oversee the use of paraquat, glyphosate and chlorpyrifos, will resign if the committee does not decide to completely ban the three toxic chemicals. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128463-bhumjaithai-ministers-threaten-to-quit-if-controversial-herbicides-are-not-banned/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Thanathorn says General Apirat’s controversial speech may fuel hatred among Thais Cr Photo : FB/Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit – ธนาธร จึงรุ่งเรืองกิจ Future Forward party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit expressed concern Saturday that Army Command-in-Chief General Apirat Kongsompong’s speech, given at the Army headquarters, may fuel the fire of hatred among a Thai people, who are already divided by their political differences. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128464-thanathorn-says-general-apirat’s-controversial-speech-may-fuel-hatred-among-thais/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Cold season due to arrive in this Thursday Thailand will officially enter the cold season this Thursday, October 17th, according to the Meteorological Department. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128465-cold-season-due-to-arrive-in-this-thursday/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Water supply shut-off to affect Rawai beachfront By The Phuket News The water shut-off on Tuesday will affect the Rawai beachfront. Image: PWA PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in parts of Rawai on Tuesday (Oct 15) as a new water pipe is fitted in front of The Title Beach Front condo resort complex on the Rawai beachfront. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128467-water-supply-shut-off-to-affect-rawai-beachfront/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Phuket Opinion: Making waves, making money By The Phuket News The arrival of each new superyacht using Phuket as a base for touring the region bodes well for the island's marine tourism industry. Photo: Sanlorenzo PHUKET: The news from Simpson Marine this past week announcing that the first Sanlorenzo SL86 in Asia has been handed over to owners in Phuket and is now cruising around Southeast Asia marks a serious benchmark in Phuket’s marine industry. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128468-phuket-opinion-making-waves-making-money/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Finance Ministry approves stimulus package to spur tourism By The Thaiger PHOTO: Among other things, the TAT are organising some big concerts over the last three months of 2019. Some of the 50,000 that attended the BTS ‘Love Yourself’ stadium concert in Bangkok in April 2019. The Finance Ministry has now approved a stimulus package for the last three months of the year to boost Thailand’s tourism sector. The aim is achieve a 3% growth rate. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128469-finance-ministry-approves-stimulus-package-to-spur-tourism/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Nearly 200,000 participants in "Taste, Shop, Spend" campaign will lose privileges if not accessed in time BANGKOK (NNT) - Though 10 million people have registered for the ’’Taste, Shop, Spend’’ campaign, some who may have failed to get verified earlier might now obtain privileges in place of those who have failed to comply actively within 14 days of the date on which confirmation was sent via SMS. Full stony: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128470-nearly-200000-participants-in-taste-shop-spend-campaign-will-lose-privileges-if-not-accessed-in-time/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 UPDATE: Airports railway deal to signed by 25th October BANGKOK (NNT) - The airports’ high speed railway connection project is one of the urgent plans intended to propel the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) development. The government is now certain the construction contract will be signed by 25th October. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128016-no-more-delays-on-eec-rail-deal-says-saksayam/?do=findComment&comment=14665348 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Tourists reserve space to witness Naga fireballs NONG KHAI (NNT) - Nong Khai is bustling with visitors to tourist attractions and important temples in the province. Many of them have reserved space along the Mekong riverbank which is the main viewing point for the "Naga fireball" phenomenon. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128473-nong-khai-tourists-reserve-space-to-witness-naga-fireballs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Chonburi stages Buffalo Racing Festival CHONBURI (NNT) - The 148th Buffalo Running Festival in Chon Buri was attended by a large number of people this year as usual. The event is held annually to preserve the province’s cultural heritage. Chonburi’s 148th Buffalo Racing Festival was held on October 12, 2019, in front of the Muang Chonburi District Office in Chonburi province. The opening ceremony was presided over by Culture Minister Ittiphol Khunpluem. In the morning, there was a buffalo cart parade of over one kilometer in length which was observed by a large number of people and both Thai and foreign tourists. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128474-chonburi-stages-buffalo-racing-festival/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Thai government promotes 18 measures to reach target of 39 million tourists BANGKOK (NNT) - The cabinet of economic ministers earlier last week approved 18 tourism stimulation measures which, the government is confident. will attract the targeted 39.8 million tourists. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128475-thai-government-promotes-18-measures-to-reach-target-of-39-million-tourists/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Spain readies for landmark ruling on Catalan independence trial By Joan Faus Supporters of Catalonia's independence hold an Estelada (Catalan separatist flag) as they gesture during a protest against upcoming ruling of the Spanish Supreme Court against the independence movement's leaders, in Barcelona, Spain, October 13, 2019. REUTERS/Albert Gea MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's Supreme Court is expected to announce on Monday its highly-anticipated verdict in the trial of 12 Catalan separatist leaders over their role in the region's 2017 banned referendum and short-lived independence declaration. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128476-spain-readies-for-landmark-ruling-on-catalan-independence-trial/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 As options narrow on Syria, Trump prepares to drop sanctions hammer on Turkey By Idrees Ali and Humeyra Pamuk Turkish-backed Syrian rebels ride on a truck near the Turkish-Syrian border gate as seen from Akcakale, in Sanliurfa province, Turkey, October 13, 2019. REUTERS/Murad Sezer WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration is set to impose economic sanctions on Ankara, potentially as early as this week, for its incursion into northern Syria, one of the few levers the United States still has over NATO-ally Turkey. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128477-as-options-narrow-on-syria-trump-prepares-to-drop-sanctions-hammer-on-turkey/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Hungary's opposition wins Budapest election, makes gains in other cities By Gergely Szakacs and Marton Dunai Gergely Karacsony, opposition parties' candidate talks to the media after casting his ballot during Hungary's local elections in Budapest, Hungary, October 13, 2019. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary's opposition scored its biggest election victory in a decade on Sunday when liberal challenger Gergely Karacsony ousted ruling-party incumbent Istvan Tarlos as mayor of Budapest and opposition parties made gains in other major cities as well. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128479-hungarys-opposition-wins-budapest-election-makes-gains-in-other-cities/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Deadly Los Angeles wildfire burns with subdued fury after change in weather By Steve Gorman FILE PHOTO: Firefighters battle a wind-driven wildfire called the Saddle Ridge fire in the early morning hours Friday in Porter Ranch, California, U.S., October 11, 2019. REUTERS/Gene Blevins LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Firefighters have tightened their grip on a deadly Los Angeles wildfire burning with subdued fury on Sunday after extremely dry desert winds that had stoked the flames gave way to moister, gentler breezes blowing in from the Pacific. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128480-deadly-los-angeles-wildfire-burns-with-subdued-fury-after-change-in-weather/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Poland's nationalists on course to stay in power for second term By Pawel Florkiewicz and Anna Koper Poland's ruling party Law and Justice (PiS) leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski waves after the exit poll results are announced in Warsaw, Poland, October 13, 2019. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel WARSAW, Poland (Reuters) - Poland's nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) was on course to keep its ruling majority after a general election on Sunday, an exit poll showed, a victory likely to stoke concern about democratic standards in the largest former Soviet European Union state. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128481-polands-nationalists-on-course-to-stay-in-power-for-second-term/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 14, 2019 Author Share Posted October 14, 2019 Khamenei tells Iran's Guards to develop advanced, modern weapons By Parisa Hafezi Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attends a graduation ceremony for student officers and guard trainees in Tehran, Iran September 13, 2019. Official Khamenei website/Handout via REUTERS DUBAI (Reuters) - Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards on Sunday to develop more advanced and modern weapons, amid increasingly tense disputes with the United States and Gulf Arab states. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128485-khamenei-tells-irans-guards-to-develop-advanced-modern-weapons/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 14, 2019 Author Share Posted October 14, 2019 Canada's Trudeau vows to forge ahead with campaign after security threat By Stephane Mahe Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during an election campaign visit to Richmond Hill near Toronto, Ontario, Canada October 13, 2019. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Sunday that he will not change the way he is campaigning ahead of the Oct. 21 federal election after a security threat forced him to wear a bulletproof vest at a campaign rally on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128486-canadas-trudeau-vows-to-forge-ahead-with-campaign-after-security-threat/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 14, 2019 Author Share Posted October 14, 2019 Saudi Arabia opens tourist visas to U.S., European visa holders FILE PHOTO: Saudi dancers perform during the launch of a new tourist visa regime at a dinner at historic Diriyah in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia September 27, 2019. REUTERS/Stephen Kalin/File Photo RIYADH (Reuters) - Tourist visas for Saudi Arabia are now available online and on arrival to holidaymakers who already hold a visa from the United States, Britain or the EU's Schengen zone, expanding eligibility beyond an initial list of 49 countries. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128490-saudi-arabia-opens-tourist-visas-to-us-european-visa-holders/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 14, 2019 Author Share Posted October 14, 2019 Britain and EU say work remains to be done to reach Brexit deal By William James and Gabriela Baczynska Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves Downing Street, in London, Britain, October 10, 2019. REUTERS/Toby Melville LONDON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Britain and the European Union said on Sunday a lot more work would be needed to secure an agreement on Britain's departure form the bloc. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128492-britain-and-eu-say-work-remains-to-be-done-to-reach brexit deal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 14, 2019 Author Share Posted October 14, 2019 Hong Kong gears up for pro-democracy rally after latest weekend of unrest Riot police officers patrol during a protest at Tseung Kwan O district, in Hong Kong, China, October 13, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong pro-democracy activists plan a rally on Monday evening after another weekend of unrest that saw protesters hurl petrol bombs and police reply with tear gas and rubber bullets, as violence in the Chinese-ruled city shows no signs of letting up. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128493-hong-kong-gears-up-for-pro-democracy-rally-after-latest-weekend-of-unrest/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 14, 2019 Author Share Posted October 14, 2019 Surat Thani immigration say "bye" to German on overstay Thai caption: Surat Thani immigration A contingent of immigration and tourist police arrested a 49 year old German man on Koh Samui who had overstayed in the kingdom. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128499-surat-thani-immigration-say-bye-to-german-on-overstay/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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