rooster59 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 The week that was in Thailand news: Mistaken identity and misconceptions: What goes through a Thai's mind seeing foreigners? I always wondered what might be going through a Thai's mind when they observed this whitey - surely a farang in their thoughts - wandering, sometimes even staggering, down the street towards them. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129418-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-mistaken-identity-and-misconceptions-what-goes-through-a-thais-mind-seeing-foreigners/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 Terror at 33,000ft: Four arrested on Phuket bound ’flight from hell’, one man wrapped in cling film Image - Anna Liesowska /east2west news Passengers and cabin crew restrained a man and wrapped him in cling film after he tried to open the door on a Phuket bound flight. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129461-terror-at-33000ft-four-arrested-on-phuket-bound-’flight-from-hell’-one-man-wrapped-in-cling-film/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 Bt80 bn munition budget ‘necessary’: Prayut By THE NATION Speaking before attending the House of Representatives’ budget debate for fiscal year 2020 today, Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha stressed that the Defence Ministry must reserve a budget of Bt70-80 billion for buying munitions and vehicles for defensive purposes. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129462-bt80-bn-munition-budget-‘necessary’-prayut/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 Developing Ayutthaya as a model city discussed By THE NATION Roengsak Tongsom Roengsak Tongsom, director of Transport and Traffic Development at the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) was the keynote speaker at this week’s “Development of Ayutthaya as a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Model City” seminar. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129463-developing-ayutthaya-as-a-model-city-discussed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 ‘Eat, Shop, Spend’ second phase to offer more cash back By The Nation Charnkit Detvitak The second phase of the “Eat, Shop, Spend” economic stimulus package will limit the number of those registered at a maximum of 2 million but will offer more cash back for spending, Charnkit Detvitak, vice minister attached to the PM’s Office has said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129464-‘eat-shop-spend’-second-phase-to-offer-more-cash-back/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Collapse of Chinese buyer hits Thai rubber suppliers hard By THE NATION The fluctuations in the price of rubber is caused by many factors, such as the US-China trade dispute which has led to banks restricting loans to rubber companies, while farmers are being forced to sell their products at a lower price to secure revolving funds for next year’s crop, a senior official said on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129465-collapse-of-chinese-buyer-hits-thai-rubber-suppliers-hard/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Fears expressed over spread of rubber leaf drop disease By THE NATION Pichet Prommul The chief executive of the International Rubber Consortium (IRCO) Pichet Prommul on Friday expressed concern at the spread of rubber leaf drop disease in Thailand. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129466-fears-expressed-over-spread-of-rubber-leaf-drop-disease/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Kiradech finishes strong to stay within striking reach By THE NATION Kiradech Aphibarnrat Thai star Kiradech Aphibarnrat birdied three of his closing five holes for a third straight 3-under 69 to move into tied seventh place at the US$9.75 million THE CJ CUP @ NINE BRIDGES on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129468-kiradech-finishes-strong-to-stay-within-striking-reach/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 It’s all go in the ring as the ONE championship heads home to Singapore By THE NATION Reigning ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Gaiyanghadao of Thailand is to defend his World Title against countryman Saemapetch Fairtex next month as the ONE Championship returns to Singapore for “ONE: Edge of Greatness”. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129469-it’s-all-go-in-the-ring-as-the-one-championship-heads-home-to-singapore/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Johnson will ask for Brexit delay after losing parliament vote -EU official By William James, Elizabeth Piper and Kylie MacLellan Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks at the House of Commons as parliament discusses Brexit, sitting on a Saturday for the first time since the 1982 Falklands War, in London, Britain, October 19, 2019, in this screen grab taken from video. Parliament TV via REUTERS LONDON (Reuters) - Boris Johnson will send a letter on Saturday requesting a further extension to Britain's departure from the European Union, an EU official said, with the British prime minister obliged to ask for a delay after losing a vote in parliament. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129470-johnson-will-ask-for-brexit-delay-after-losing-parliament-vote-eu-official/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Erdogan says Turkey to resume Syria offensive if truce deal falters By Tuvan Gumrukcu FILE PHOTO: Turkish army vehicles are moving on a road near the Turkish border town of Ceylanpinar, Sanliurfa province, Turkey, October 18, 2019. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov/File Photo ANKARA (Reuters) - President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday Turkey would press on with its offensive into northeastern Syria and "crush the heads of terrorists" if a deal with Washington on the withdrawal of Kurdish fighters from the area was not fully implemented. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129471-erdogan-says-turkey-to-resume-syria-offensive-if-truce-deal-falters/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 City back to winning ways as VAR hogs limelight By Neil Robinson LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester City kept up their pursuit of leaders Liverpool with a routine 2-0 win at Crystal Palace on a day when VAR stole the Premier League headlines with a series of decisions that left supporters baffled and managers incensed. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129473-city-back-to-winning-ways-as-var-hogs-limelight/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 FA Cup clash abandoned due to alleged racist behaviour of fans (Reuters) - An English FA Cup fourth qualifying round match between Haringey Borough and Yeovil Town was abandoned on Saturday due to the alleged racist abuse suffered by Haringey's players. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129474-fa-cup-clash-abandoned-due-to-alleged-racist-behaviour-of-fans/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Seven-try All Blacks outclass Ireland to reach World Cup semis By Greg Stutchbury Rugby Union - Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2019 - Quarter Final - New Zealand v Ireland - Tokyo Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - October 19, 2019 New Zealand's Aaron Smith scores their first try REUTERS/Issei Kato TOKYO (Reuters) - New Zealand sent out an emphatic message that they will not relinquish their Rugby World Cup title lightly as they outclassed Ireland 46-14 in their last eight-clash on Saturday and set up a semi-final clash with England. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129475-seven-try-all-blacks-outclass-ireland-to-reach-world-cup-semis/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 May strikes twice as dominant England crush Wallabies 40-16 By Nick Mulvenney Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2019 - Quarter Final - England v Australia - Oita Stadium, Oita, Japan - October 19, 2019 England's Jonny May reacts during the match REUTERS/Edgar Su OITA, Japan (Reuters) - Winger Jonny May scored two tries in three first-half minutes as England underlined their World Cup credentials with a dominant 40-16 win over Australia on Saturday to set up a semi-final against reigning champions New Zealand. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129476-may-strikes-twice-as-dominant-england-crush-wallabies-40-16/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 A day in Elton John's life - Buy Rolls, write hit song, dine with Ringo FILE PHOTO: Elton John arrives to attend a Midsummer Party for the Elton John Aids Foundation in Antibes, France, July 24, 2019. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard LONDON (Reuters) - When Elton John was working on his new autobiography, the legendary singer, songwriter and performer pulled out diaries he had been encouraged to write during a stint in rehab. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129477-a-day-in-elton-johns-life-buy-rolls-write-hit-song-dine-with-ringo/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Apple's star-studded 'The Morning Show' joins #MeToo conversation By Alicia Powell Actor Jennifer Aniston looks on as she attends Variety's 2019 Power of Women: Los Angeles, in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., October 11, 2019. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Apple Inc is jumping into the streaming video wars with a series that explores accusations of sexual misconduct at a fictional morning television news show, a story that tackles issues brought to life over the past two years of the #MeToo movement. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129478-apples-star-studded-the-morning-show-joins-metoo-conversation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 PM promises to act on the Opposition’s constructive recommendations Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said today (Saturday) that he was satisfied with the deliberations over the budget bill in the past two days and promised to act upon the constructive suggestions proffered by the Opposition. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129481-pm-promises-to-act-on-the-opposition’s-constructive-recommendations/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Deputy Transport Minister at PIPO center in Narathiwat Tanakorn Sangiam NARATHIWAT (NNT) - The Deputy Minister of Transport has ordered the Port-In Port-Out (PIPO) center in Narathiwat to regulate all ships, and prevent them from littering the sea, while promoting the development of ports as new tourism attractions. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129483-deputy-transport-minister-at-pipo-center-in-narathiwat/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Bringing back clean water in Ratchaburi’s Mae Klong river Tanakorn Sangiam RATCHABURI (NNT) - Moving on to the issue of foul water in Ratchaburi City, which has long been an issue faced by villagers, especially in the rainy season when waste water would flow into the Mae Khlong river. Villagers and conservationists in Ratchaburi have made complaints to local MPs, who have forwarded the issue to the Wastewater Management Authority which promised to work with the municipality to solve the problem over the past 15 years. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129484-bringing-back-clean-water-in-ratchaburi’s-mae-klong-river/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Workers retrieve remains of fourth and fifth deceased wild elephants tewit kemtong BANGKOK (NNT) - The retrieval of remains of wild elephants that fell to their deaths at Heo Narok waterfall in Khao Yai National Park in Nakhon Nayok province was conducted on the eleventh day. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129485-workers-retrieve-remains-of-fourth-and-fifth-deceased-wild-elephants/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Bangkok acknowledges alcohol-free restaurants during Buddhist Lent Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - Bangkok City Hall has delivered certificates to restaurants where the sale of alcohol was strictly prohibited during the three month period of Buddhist Lent. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129488-bangkok-acknowledges-alcohol-free-restaurants-during-buddhist-lent/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Court to deliver ’Thanathorn’ ruling on Nov 20 Praphorn Praphornkul BANGKOK (NNT) - The Constitutional Court will read the ruling in the media shareholding case of the Future Forward Party leader, Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, on November 20, 2019. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129489-court-to-deliver-’thanathorn’-ruling-on-nov-20/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Thais in Hong Kong urged to avoid protest sites Praphorn Praphornkul HONG KONG (NNT) - The Royal Thai Consulate-General in Hong Kong has issued a travel advisory, warning Thai citizens to avoid visiting areas where mass protests are being staged, for their own safety. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129491-thais-in-hong-kong-urged-to-avoid-protest-sites/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Facebook Thailand launches fake news checker Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - To curb the proliferation of fake news on social media, causing misunderstandings among the general public, Facebook Thailand has initiated action. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129492-facebook-thailand-launches-fake-news-checker/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Australia police arrest Iraqi man over deaths of over 350 asylum seekers in 2001 MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The Australian Federal Police said on Saturday it had charged a 43-year-old Iraqi man for his part in allegedly organising a people smuggling venture that led to the deaths of more than 350 asylum seekers when their boat sank in 2001. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129495-australia-police-arrest-iraqi-man-over-deaths-of-over-350-asylum-seekers-in-2001/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Dam collapse kills at least 15 gold miners in Siberia A view shows the scene of the accident following a dam failure at a gold mine in Krasnoyarsk Region, Russia October 19, 2019. Russian Emergencies Ministry in Krasnoyarsk Region/Handout via REUTERS MOSCOW (Reuters) - At least 15 gold miners were killed on Saturday when a dam collapsed, flooding an artisanal mining encampment in a remote part of Siberia, officials said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129496-dam-collapse-kills-at-least-15-gold-miners-in-siberia/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 to continue: Thailand Live Monday 21 Oct 2019https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1129565-thailand-live-monday-21-oct-2019/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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