webfact Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 Egat driving project to convert conventional cars to electric ones By The Nation The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is studying how to develop a low-cost electric car battery to make it much more affordable for car owners who want to convert their vehicles to electric ones, said assistant governor for Research, Innovation and Business Development Jiraporn Sirikum. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128720-egat driving-project-to-convert-conventional-cars-to-electric-ones/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 Jet-ski riders warned not to disturb Bryde’s whales By THE NATION Natural Resources and Environment Minister Warawuth Silpa-archa said on Tuesday that he instructed officials to warn 30 tourists after they were spotted riding jet skis to get a close-up view of Bryde’s whales swimming off Chao Samran beach in Phetchaburi province. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128723-jet-ski-riders-warned-not-to-disturb-bryde’s-whales/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 Trash finally cleared at Chalong Pier after direct order by Governor By The Phuket News The piles of garbage along Chalong Pier, which is operated by the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) were cleared by Chalong Municipality workers earlier today (Oct 15). Photo: PR Dept PHUKET: Chalong Municipal workers moved and cleared mounds of garbage piling up on along Chalong Pier today (Oct 15) after Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana gave a clear order for the trash to be removed from the busy tourism facility immediately. Source: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128726-trash-finally-cleared-at-chalong-pier-after-direct-order-by-governor/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 Government’s stimulus measures boost economic growth by 3% BANGKOK (NNT) - The government’s Chim Shop Chai (Taste, Shop, Use) campaign has helped boost domestic spending. The Center for Economic and Business Forecasting of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has forecast that the second phase of this campaign will help the Thai economy expand by 3% this year. ull story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128727-thai-govts-stimulus-measures-boost-economic-growth-by-3/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 Thailand's human traffickers flout 99% of court orders to compensate victims By Nanchanok Wongsamuth Relatives of victims of human trafficking wait for the sentence after an army general, two provincial politicians and police officers were among the 46 people held guilty in a court in Bangkok, Thailand, July 19, 2017. REUTERS/Jorge Silva - RC1B81F870E0 BANGKOK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Human traffickers in Thailand have ignored court orders to compensate victims in more than 99% of cases in recent years, fuelling fears that many survivors could be re-trafficked, data obtained exclusively by the Thomson Reuters Foundation revealed. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128728-thailands-human-traffickers-flout-99-of-court-orders-to-compensate-victims/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 Thailand’s corporate confidence index falls for 7th consecutive month Thailand’s corporate confidence index has fallen for the seventh month in a row, dipping to 46.2 points in September from August’s 46.5 points due to export contraction, trade tensions between China and the US, protests in Hong Kong, recent flooding in the north-eastern provinces and PM2.5 dust problems in Bangkok and surrounding provinces. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128731-thailand’s-corporate-confidence-index-falls-for-7th-consecutive-month/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 UK hiring falls by most in over four years as Brexit nears By William Schomberg, Jonathan Cable FILE PHOTO: Workers are seen at the construction site of 22 Bishopsgate in London, Britain June 25, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s jobs boom has weakened in the approach to Brexit with the number of people in work unexpectedly falling by the most in over four years and unemployment rising, official data showed on Tuesday. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128745-uk-hiring-falls-by-most-in-over-four-years-as-brexit-nears/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Former Thomas Cook boss defends record, pay after firm's collapse People walk past a closed Thomas Cook travel agents store near Manchester, Britain, October 9, 2019. REUTERS/Phil Noble/Files LONDON (Reuters) - The former chief executive of bankrupt travel firm Thomas Cook on Tuesday said he understood public anger over his pay but defended his record, saying he had worked tirelessly to try and save the company. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128746-former-thomas-cook-boss-defends-record-pay-after-firms-collapse/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 London retains global finance throne amid Brexit chaos By Andrew MacAskill, Sinead Cruise, Huw Jones The Canary Wharf financial district is seen from the construction site of 22 Bishopsgate in London, Britain June 25, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/Files LONDON (Reuters) - From the pinnacle of the City of London’s largest skyscraper, Stuart Lipton is wagering a $1.2 billion bet that the British capital remains a master of the international financial universe no matter what happens with Brexit. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128747-london-retains-global-finance-throne-amid-brexit-chaos/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 European Union aims to resume free trade talks with Thailand FILE PHOTO: Window cleaners work on the facade of a building of the European Union Council in Brussels, Belgium, January 6, 2016. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir BANGKOK (Reuters) - The European Union aims to resume negotiations with Thailand on a free trade agreement (FTA), the Council of the European Union said in a statement, after suspending trade talks following a 2014 military coup. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128748-european-union-aims-to-resume-free-trade-talks-with-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Police make huge drug haul at Nakhon Ratchasima checkpoint By THE NATION One person was arrested as more than seven million amphetamine pills, 105 kilogrammes of heroin and 300kg of ketamine were seized by police at a checkpoint in Nakhon Ratchasima. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128749-police-make-huge-drug-haul-at-nakhon-ratchasima-checkpoint/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Indonesia shuts some schools as haze again clouds the skies An aerial view of Palembang city covered by smoke from the forest fire in South Sumatra province, Indonesia, October 14, 2019 in this photo taken by Antara Foto. Antara Foto/Nathan/ via REUTERS JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia warned its citizens of more choking smoke from forest fires on Tuesday as several provinces closed schools due to worsening air quality. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128751-indonesia-shuts-some-schools-as-haze-again-clouds-the-skies/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Jeremy Renner accused of threatening to kill himself and his ex-wife By Nick Reilly Jeremy Renner is accused of threatening to kill himself and his ex-wife Credit: Getty Avengers actor Jeremy Renner allegedly threatened to kill himself and his ex-wife, a new lawsuit has claimed. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128753-jeremy-renner-accused-of-threatening-to-kill-himself-and-his-ex-wife/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 SpongeBob SquarePants is ‘violent, racist and whitewashes US history’ top professor claims By Christy Cooney An American academic has branded children's TV series SpongeBob SquarePants 'violent' and 'racist' Credit: Nickelodeon A US professor has branded SpongeBob SquarePants a "violent and racist" series that "whitewashes US military rampages". Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128755-spongebob-squarepants-is-‘violent-racist-and-whitewashes-us-history’-top-professor-claims/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Spider-Man and Venom will "confront each other" at some point BY JUSTIN HARP MARVEL STUDIOS Don't stop holding out hope for that Spider-Man and Venom crossover just yet. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128757-spider-man-and-venom-will-confront-each-other-at-some-point/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 2 extra holidays for Asean Summit, but only in Bangkok, Nonthaburi By THE NATION The Cabinet has approved November 4 and 5 as official holidays, but only for Bangkok and Nonthaburi areas, to alleviate traffic congestion at the 35th Asean Summit and Related Summits to be held at Impact Muang Thong Thani, deputy government spokeswoman Traisulee Traisoranakul said on Tuesday. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128764-2-extra-holidays-for-asean-summit-but-only-in-bangkok-nonthaburi/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 THAI needs to modify its rehabilitation plan to survive: Sumet By The Nation Thai Airways (THAI) needs to modify its rehabilitation plan if it is to survive in the face of tight competition, especially since it still has a total debt of over Bt2.45 billion and losses of more than Bt20 billion, despite being able to reduce its debts by Bt48 billion over the past five years. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128765-thai-needs-to-modify-its-rehabilitation-plan-to-survive-sumet/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 SEC warns of scam over digital asset investment By The Nation The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a warning to the public of being tricked by unauthorised parties into digital asset investment. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128766-sec-warns-of-scam-over-digital-asset-investment/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Singha acquires majority stake in Santa Fe restaurant chain By The Nation Singha Corporation Ltd now holds a 90 per cent stake in the steak restaurant chain Santa Fe after purchasing shares held by Lakeshore Capital for approximately US$50 million (Bt1.52 billion), revealed DealStreetAsia. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128767-singha-acquires-majority-stake-in-santa-fe-restaurant-chain/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 to continue: Thailand Live Wednesday 16 Oct 2019 https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1128790-thailand-live-wednesday-16-oct-2019/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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