webfact Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 Commerce Ministry sets 4 clear strategies to boost export market By THE NATION Somdej Susomboon The Commerce Ministry has come up with four strategies to boost export next year, including plans to expand existing major markets, namely the US, European Union, Japan, China and Asean. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129149-commerce-ministry-sets-4-clear-strategies-to-boost-export-market/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 17, 2019 Author Share Posted October 17, 2019 UK PM Johnson agrees 'great' new Brexit deal with EU Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives for a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg at Downing Street in London, Britain October 15, 2019. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday that Britain and the European Union had agreed a "great" new Brexit deal and urged lawmakers to approve it at the weekend. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129087-uk-pm-johnson-agrees-great-new brexit deal-with-eu/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 17, 2019 Author Share Posted October 17, 2019 AIT hired to upgrade SRT's ticketing platform By THE NATION Credit: https://www.thairailwayticket.com/eTSRT/ The board of State Railway of Thailand (SRT) on Wednesday (October16) approved a Bt920 million budget for hiring Advanced Information Technology (AIT) to upgrade its digital ticketing selling and reservation platform, expected to be operational before December next year. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129152-ait-hired-to-upgrade-srts-ticketing-platform/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 17, 2019 Author Share Posted October 17, 2019 World Scrabble Championship: Fifteen year old Thai boy in third place Tarin playing Scrabble at the Word Wizard academy in Korat, NE ThailandPlayers at the World Scrabble Championships in India were shaking their heads in disbelief as a 15 year old Thai boy from Korat moved into third place after day two in Goa. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129154-world-scrabble-championship-fifteen-year-old-thai-boy-in-third-place/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 17, 2019 Author Share Posted October 17, 2019 Thai child trafficker sentenced to record 374 years in jail By Nanchanok Wongsamuth A guard holds keys in the long-term sentence zone inside Klong Prem high-security prison in Bangkok, Thailand July 12, 2016. REUTERS/Jorge Silva BANGKOK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A Thai trafficker was sentenced to a record 374 years in jail for child trafficking in a ruling that lawyers say will send a deterrent to other criminals. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129156-thai-child-trafficker-sentenced-to-record-374-years-in-jail/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 17, 2019 Author Share Posted October 17, 2019 Emergency decree on King’s bodyguard units passes Parliamentary vote By The Nation The emergency decree on the King’s bodyguard was passed by parliament today with 376 votes in favour, 70 against and 2 abstentions. The decree is related to transfers and budget allocation, which will now come under His Majesty the King’s direct control. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129157-emergency-decree-on-king’s-bodyguard-units-passes-parliamentary-vote/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 17, 2019 Author Share Posted October 17, 2019 Thai royal barge procession put off 'due to water and weather conditions' FILE PHOTO: Thai oarsmen row a royal barge during the Royal Barge Procession on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok November 9, 2012. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang/File Photo BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's royal barge procession in honour of King Maha Vajiralongkorn's coronation this year has been postponed by seven weeks to Dec. 12, a senior government official said on Thursday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129158-thai-royal-barge-procession-put-off-until-dec-12-due-to-water-and-weather-conditions/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 17, 2019 Author Share Posted October 17, 2019 2020 budget reasonable for country development: PM BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister has clarified the making of the 2020 fiscal year budget bill, proposing a total of 3.2 trillion baht government budget. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129159-2020-budget-reasonable-for-country-development-pm/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 17, 2019 Author Share Posted October 17, 2019 Mystery surrounds security guard found dead in his Phuket room PHOTO: Phuket Hot News The security guard of a hotel in Nai Yang, northern Phuket, 52 year old Yingyot Butsabong, from Maha Sarakham province, was found dead yesterday (October 16) in his room. Police remain mystified how the man came to grief. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129161-mystery-surrounds-security-guard-found-dead-in-his-phuket-room/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 17, 2019 Author Share Posted October 17, 2019 Phuket Governor orders officials on alert as weather warning issued for Southern Thailand By The Phuket News The warning came as heavy weather is expected to lash the Southern Thailand’s east coast on the Gulf of Thailand. Image: Phuket Met PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana has ordered officials to be prepared for any situations arising from heavy weather following the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) today issuing a warning for all of Southern Thailand as storms are expected to lash the east coast of the peninsular on the Gulf of Thailand over the next two days. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129162-phuket-governor-orders-officials-on-alert-as-weather-warning-issued-for-southern-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 17, 2019 Author Share Posted October 17, 2019 Patong Police hunting for foreigner wanted for $30k theft from exchange booth By Tanyaluk Sakoot Police have yet to learn anything about the man who walked away from a currency-exchange booth with US$30,000. Photo: Patong Police PHUKET: Patong Police have yet to develop any leads in tracking down a foreign man who made off with US$30,000 in cash from a currency exchange booth in Kalim on Tuesday (Oct 15). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129164-patong-police-hunting-for-foreigner-wanted-for-30k-theft-from-exchange-booth/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 17, 2019 Author Share Posted October 17, 2019 UPDATE: PM asks MPs to view national budget and government works as a whole Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha asked all MPs, as he presented the 3.2 trillion baht budget bill for 2020 fiscal year to the House of Representatives this morning (Thursday), not to just look at the budgets allocated to each ministry, but to consider the details of the work and projects to be undertaken by each, so they get an overall picture. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129159-2020-budget-reasonable-for-country-development-pm/?do=findComment&comment=14678732 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 17, 2019 Author Share Posted October 17, 2019 Seripisut rails against budget bill, challenging its legitimacy Defiant Seri Ruam Thai party leader Pol Gen Seripisut Temiyavet has rejected the budget bill, claiming that it was drawn up by an illegitimate government, led by a Prime Minister who did not recite his oath of office properly, as constitutionally required. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129166-seripisut-rails-against-budget-bill-challenging-its-legitimacy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 17, 2019 Author Share Posted October 17, 2019 Charter Court rules General Prayut’s premiership legal because he is not an ‘other state official’ General Prayut Chan-o-cha’s premiership is legal under Sections 160 (6) and 98 (15) of the Constitution after the nine-member Constitution Court ruled that he is not an “other state official” (a formal technical description in Thailand) and is, therefore, qualified to hold the post of Prime Minister. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129167-charter-court-rules-general-prayut’s-premiership-legal-because-he-is-not-an-‘other-state-official’/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 17, 2019 Author Share Posted October 17, 2019 Pheu Thai MPs warned of election blacklisting if they support Government Debate on 2020 budget bill Opposition chief whip Suthin Klangsaeng warned this morning, ahead of the debate on the budget bill, that any Pheu Thai MPs who do not vote with the Opposition against the bill will be barred from contesting the next election on the party’s ticket. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129168-pheu-thai-mps-warned-of-election-blacklisting-if-they-support-government/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 17, 2019 Author Share Posted October 17, 2019 70 Future Forward MPs vote against executive decree Both Government and Opposition MPs, with the exception of 70 from the Future Forward party, today voted in support of an executive decree to transfer some army troops and funding to the Royal Security Command. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129157-emergency-decree-on-king’s-bodyguard-units-passes-parliamentary-vote/?do=findComment&comment=14678762 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 17, 2019 Author Share Posted October 17, 2019 Chim Shop Chai campaign now generates some 10bn baht BANGKOK (NNT) - The Chim Shop Chai campaign introduced to stimulate domestic spending has now generated some 10 billion baht, benefitting local businesses particularly at tourism attractions; however about 1.6 million eligible persons have not redeemed their entitlements. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129169-chim-shop-chai-campaign-now-generates-some-10bn-baht/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 17, 2019 Author Share Posted October 17, 2019 Year end tourism campaigns to help stimulate economy BANGKOK (NNT) - The Chim Shop Chai - Eat Shop Spend campaign will be ending in November. The government has planned however, to continue stimulating the economy by introducing year-end tourism campaigns for local residents and international visitors, pending approval from the Cabinet. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129170-year-end-tourism-campaigns-to-help-stimulate-economy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 17, 2019 Author Share Posted October 17, 2019 Govt stresses efforts to help the poor BANGKOK (NNT) - After four ministers held talks with the Assembly of the Poor, a Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office assigned as the main negotiator, yesterday received suggestions in person from the Assembly, while reassuring those involved that the government has long been committed to solving their issues, but some cases may take longer if involved with policies and law. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129171-govt-stresses-efforts-to-help-the-poor/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 Elijah Cummings, U.S. civil rights icon who led House probe of Trump, dead at 68 By Susan Cornwell and Rich McKay FILE PHOTO: House Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Elijah Cummings (D-MD) addresses a National Press Club luncheon on his "committee's investigations into President Donald Trump and his administration," in Washington, U.S., August 7, 2019. REUTERS/Mary F. Calvert/File Photo WASHINGTON - (Reuters) - U.S. Representative Elijah Cummings, a civil rights champion who over the last quarter century became one of the most influential Democrats in Congress and a key figure in the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, died on Thursday. He was 68. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129178-elijah cummings-us-civil-rights-icon-who-led-house-probe-of-trump-dead-at-68/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 Turkey agrees with U.S. to pause Syria assault while Kurds withdraw By Humeyra Pamuk, Ece Toksabay and Tuvan Gumrukcu U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary meets with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, October 17, 2019. REUTERS/Huseyin Aldemir ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey agreed on Thursday to pause its offensive in Syria for five days to let Kurdish forces withdraw from a "safe zone" Ankara had sought to capture, in a deal hailed by the Trump administration and cast by Turkey as a complete victory. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129183-turkey-agrees-with-us-to-pause-syria-assault-while-kurds-withdraw/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 Opposition rejects 2020 budget, accuses govt of focusing more on arms than people’s hardship By The Nation Opposition leader Sompong Amornvivat The opposition attacked the government for prioritising military spending instead of helping people cope with economic hardships on Thursday (October 17), as Parliament began debating the budget bill. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129187-opposition-rejects-2020-budget-accuses-govt-of-focusing-more-on-arms-than-people’s-hardship/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 Lanlabelle: High profile "pretty" case nearing its conclusion Daily News said that many people are set to pay a high price for organizing the party that was attended by two pretties and a pretty boy. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129188-lanlabelle-high-profile-pretty-case-nearing-its-conclusion/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 Trump to host G7 summit at his Florida golf resort, sparking criticism The Trump National Doral golf resort is shown in Doral, Florida, U.S., March 18, 2019. Picture taken March 18, 2019. REUTERS/Joe Skipper WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will host next year's Group of Seven economic summit of leaders of developed nations at his Florida golf resort, a move Democrats and others decried as more evidence of the president misusing his office for personal gain. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129189-trump-to-host-g7-summit-at-his-florida-golf-resort-sparking-criticism/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 Upcoming visit to Southern China, Hong Kong aims to strengthen collaboration with China By THE NATION Somkid Jatusripitak Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak said on Thursday (October 17) that he will visit Guangdong province and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region from Sunday (October 20) to October 25. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129190-upcoming-visit-to-southern-china-hong-kong-aims-to-strengthen-collaboration-with-china/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 Lanlabelle: "Tee" says: "I did nothing wrong - I'm fighting the charges" One of the men at the party attended by Lanlabelle or Thitima Naraphanphiphat has told the media he plans to fight the charges made against him. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129194-lanlabelle-tee-says-i-did-nothing-wrong-im-fighting-the-charges/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 Lopburi: Philandering husband shot dead by 58 year old wife Picture: Daily News Police who arrived at a wooden house on stilts in a village in the area of Lamsonthi, Lopburi found a 61 year old man lying dead at the foot of the stairs from a gunshot wound to the stomach. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129195-lopburi-philandering-husband-shot-dead-by-58-year-old-wife/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 Rising number of Indian tourists seen as promising By The Nation The number of Indian tourists coming to Thailand has doubled over the past five years and continues to grow by an average of 15 per cent annually according to a survey conducted by Bank of Thailand researchers Nutchanart Kuprasert and Jidapha Chuayphan. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129196-rising-number-of-indian-tourists-seen-as-promising/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 Thailand Road Carnage: Two dead, two injured in four vehicle collision in Hat Yai Thai caption: Four vehicle collision A four vehicle collision on the Hat Yai bypass has left two people dead and two seriously injured in hospital. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129198-thailand-road-carnage-two-dead-two-injured-in-four-vehicle-collision-in-hat-yai/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 Billion baht fraudster "Dr Lydia" in custody Thai caption: A legendary fraudster A woman described as a legendary fraudster who has swindled 1,500 people out of 1.5 billion baht has been arrested. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129200-billion-baht-fraudster-dr-lydia-in-custody/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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