webfact Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 Alcohol laced with toad extract kills two in Chonburi - stay well clear warns health expert Thai caption: One more dead A Chonburi health expert has advised people not to drink medicinal spirits laced with extract of toad. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130068-alcohol-laced-with-toad-extract-kills-two-in-chonburi-stay-well-clear-warns-health-expert/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 After the floods comes the drought: Now you can walk over to Laos! Thai caption: Mekhong River dries up - sudden drop in water at Keng Khut Khu 77kaoded reported that a section of the Mekhong River between Loei and Laos in Thailand's north east had dried up overnight. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130073-after-the-floods-comes-the-drought-now-you-can-walk-over-to-laos/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 Italian expat on Koh Phangan arrested after 500 ecstasy pills sent to him in the post Picture: Naew Na An Italian man has been arrested after a large quantity of ecstasy pills were found stashed inside a package mailed to him from the Netherlands. Source: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130104-italian-expat-on-koh-phangan-arrested-after-500-ecstasy-pills-sent-to-him-in-the-post/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 High-speed rail links key topic for November’s Air Rail Summit By THE NATION From left: His Excellency Lorenzo Galanti, Italy's Ambassador to Thailand; Nuttapon Suttitum, the Committee of The Engineering Institute of Thailand under H.E. The King Patronage; Surachet Laophulsuk, Assistant Governor, Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA); Dr. Phongthon Tharachai, CEO of Project Planning Service (PPS); Voravuth Mala, Governor of the State Railway of Thailand; and Giulio De Carli, Managing Partner of OneWorks and IARO representative. Innocon Bangkok, a part of the International Air Rail Transport Summit set for November 20 at Centara Grand at CentralWorld, will feature some of the world’s leading lights in urban infrastructure discussing the opportunities and challenges facing the industry. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130107-high-speed-rail-links-key-topic-for-november’s-air-rail-summit/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 Somkid in China zeroes in on Guangdong innovators By THE NATION Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak gave a speech on Wednesday (October 23) during an official visit to Shenzhen, China, on the topic “Strategic Partnership through the Belt and Road Initiative and the EEC”, which highlighted improving relations with southern Guangdong province. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130108-somkid-in-china-zeroes-in-on-guangdong-innovators/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 Synthetic drugs on the rise, Somsak admits By The Nation Somsak Thepsuthin Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin has acknowledged an increase in the use of illegal drugs, especially synthetic drugs, in the region. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130110-synthetic-drugs-on-the-rise-somsak-admits/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 Seven people killed in van-truck collision in Ubon Seven passengers in a mini-bus were killed and four others, including the driver, were seriously injured when their vehicle crashed into a six-wheel truck on a highway in Warin Chamrab district of Thailand’s north-eastern province of Ubon Ratchathani this morning (Wednesday). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130111-seven-people-killed-in-van-truck-collision-in-ubon/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 Waterworks officials has lucky escape as motorbike catches fire By Eakkapop Thongtub The motorbike was destroyed by the fire within minutes. Image: CCTV via Supawatkan Kulnaraksana PHUKET: A waterworks official at Chalong Municipality had a lucky escape from serious injury as his motorbike caught fire while he was riding home for lunch yesterday (Oct 22). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130113-waterworks-officials-has-lucky-escape-as-motorbike-catches-fire/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 AOT joins Loxley in establishing company for airport security By The Nation Airports of Thailand (AOT) has joined with ASM - a company under Loxley, Palangruam and MAI to set up an airport security company with registered capital of Bt350 million. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130117-aot-joins-loxley-in-establishing-company-for-airport-security/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 Man, 75, charged over historic sex abuse after arriving from Thailand By Rachel Eddie File photo A 75-year-old man has been arrested after landing at Melbourne Airport on historic child sex allegations dating back to the 1970s and '80s. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130119-man-75-charged-over-historic-sex-abuse-after-arriving-at-melbourne-airport-from-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 UK police find 39 bodies in a truck container Image: Waterglade Industrial Park - Google Street View LONDON (Reuters) - British police found the bodies of 39 people in a truck container at an industrial estate to the east of London on Wednesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130125-uk-police-find-39-bodies-in-a-truck-container/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 British PM Johnson appalled after 39 bodies found in container FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson is seen at the House of Commons in London, Britain October 22, 2019. ©UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor/Handout via REUTERS LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was appalled after 39 bodies were found in a container east of London. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130125-uk-police-find-39-bodies-in-a-truck-container/?do=findComment&comment=14695901 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Hong Kong extradition bill officially killed, but move unlikely to end unrest By Jessie Pang, Twinnie Siu Secretary of Security John Lee Ka-Chiu announces the withdrawal of the extradition bill, in Hong Kong, China October 23, 2019. REUTERS/Ammar Awad HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s legislature on Wednesday formally withdrew planned legislation that would have allowed extraditions to mainland China, but the move was unlikely to end months of unrest as it met just one of five demands of pro-democracy protesters. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130131-hong-kong-extradition-bill-officially-killed-but-move-unlikely-to-end-unrest/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Lion Air families told 737 MAX design flaws linked to deadly crash By Jessica Damiana, Bernadette Christina Munthe Anton Sahadi, a relative of a victim of crashed Lion Air flight JT610 reacts as he speaks to reporters after Indonesian investigators told victims' families mechanical and design issues contributed to the crash of the 737 MAX jet last year, in Jakarta, Indonesia, October 23, 2019. REUTERS/Sekar Nasly JAKARTA (Reuters) - Mechanical and design issues contributed to the crash of a Lion Air 737 MAX jet last October, Indonesian investigators told victims’ families in a briefing on Wednesday ahead of the release of a final report. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130133-lion-air-families-told-737-max-design-flaws-linked-to-deadly-crash/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 South Korea warns of 'serious risk' from vaping, considers sales ban By Sangmi Cha A man vapes in Seoul, South Korea, October 23, 2019. REUTERS/Heo Ran SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea on Wednesday advised people to stop using liquid e-cigarettes due to growing health concerns and vowed to speed up an investigation into whether to ban sales, a move likely to hit major producers such as Juul and local tobacco company KT&G. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130135-south-korea-warns-of-serious-risk-from-vaping-considers-sales-ban/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Rubber industry’s survival depends on certification, says academic By BY NATION A Kasetsart University academic has suggested several ways the Thai rubber industry could counter its current difficulties, including the use of studies by Thailand Science Research and Innovation. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130137-rubber-industry’s-survival-depends-on-certification-says-academic/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Voters go to polls in Nakhon Pathom by-election Voters are going to the polls today (Wednesday) in Nakhon Pathom’s Constituency 5 by-election, in what is billed as a popularity contest between the Government and Opposition. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130138-voters-go-to-polls-in-nakhon-pathom-by-election/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Poor air quality to return to Bangkok and suburbs for remainder of October People living in Bangkok and surrounding areas are advised to brace for a new round of health-threatening low air quality during the rest of October due to an anticipated increase in PM2.5 dust particles in the atmosphere as less rainfall is forecast, according to the Meteorological Department. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130139-poor-air-quality-to-return-to-bangkok-and-suburbs-for-remainder-of-october/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Rawai snake wranglers urge caution after 2m cobra found near home By Eakkapop Thongtub Photo: Rawai Municipality PHUKET:-- Rescue workers at Rawai Municipality are urging people to beware snakes around their homes after a two-metre-long cobra was safely caught near local resident’s homes yesterday (Oct 22). Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130140-rawai-snake-wranglers-urge-caution-after-2m-cobra-found-near-home/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 NBTC aims for 5G rollout within March By THE NATION Takorn Tantasith, NBTC secretary-general The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) intends to complete bidding on 56 licences for spectrum bands of 5G wireless broadband service by early February. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130142-nbtc-aims-for-5g-rollout-within-march/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 German expat escapes serious harm as LPG-fuelled Proton catches fire By Eakkapop Thongtub Luckily the car suffered only minor damage. Photo: Easkkapop Thongtub PHUKET:-- A German man is thankful his LPG-fuelled Proton car did not suffer serious damage after it caught fire while he was driving from Phuket International Airport to his home in Kata last night (Oct 22). Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130143-german-expat-escapes-serious-harm-as-lpg-fuelled-proton-catches-fire/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Julie Andrews says she avoided sexual harassment because people were scared of her film producer husband Blake Edwards By ISABELLA NIKOLIC Dame Julie Andrews has said she thinks she avoided sexual harassment throughout her career because men feared her husband, Blake Edwards (pictured together at the Oscars in 2004) Dame Julie Andrews has said she thinks she avoided sexual harassment throughout her career because men feared her husband. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130146-julie-andrews-says-she-avoided-sexual-harassment-because-people-were-scared-of-her-film-producer-husband-blake-edwards/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Cardi B joins Vin Diesel in Fast & Furious 9 following her acting debut in Hustlers By BRIAN GALLAGHER Vin and Cardi: Vin Diesel has been sending out regular video updates from the set of Fast & Furious 9 on Instagram, but on Tuesday he revealed a surprising new cast member: Cardi B Vin Diesel has been sending out regular video updates from the set of Fast & Furious 9 on Instagram, but on Tuesday he revealed a surprising new cast member: Cardi B. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130147-cardi-b-joins-vin-diesel-in-fast-furious-9-following-her-acting-debut-in-hustlers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Henry Thomas arrested: ET actor 'had to be woken up after being found drunk at wheel of car' By SEAN MORRISON Henry Thomas, the actor who starred as Elliot in ET the Extra Terrestrial, has been arrested for driving under the influence in Oregon ( AP ) Actor Henry Thomas, best known for his role as Elliot in ET the Extra-Terrestrial, has been arrested after allegedly being found drunk at the wheel of his car in the US. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130148-henry-thomas-arrested-et-actor-had-to-be-woken-up-after-being-found-drunk-at-wheel-of-car/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 to continue: Thailand Live Thursday 24 Oct 2019 https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130186-thailand-live-thursday-24-oct-2019/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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