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Tropical Storm Nakri to bring rain to Eastern Thailand

By THE NATION

 

 

Thai Meteorological Department announced on Sunday (November 10) that the category 4 tropical storm Nakri is moving slowly west at a speed of 13 km/hr, with sustained winds of about 100 km/hr.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133327-tropical-storm-nakri-to-bring-rain-to-eastern-thailand/

 

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Industry Ministry upgrades services to entrepreneurs

By THE NATION

 

 

The Office of Industrial Economics (OIE) will improve its services to Thai entrepreneurs by adopting Digital Single Form and Big Data systems with effect from January in line with the digital government policy, Tongchai Chawaritpichet, OIE’s director, revealed last week.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133329-thai-industry-ministry-upgrades-services-to-entrepreneurs/

 

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Raids in Yala net eight suspects over attacks that killed 15

By THE NATION

 

 

Raids by security forces on hideouts of suspected militants in Yala province netted eight suspects allegedly involved in the killing of police earlier this week.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133330-raids-in-yala-net-eight-suspects-over-attacks-that-killed-15/

 

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OTOP event aims to empower entrepreneurs with use of tech and innovation

By THE NATION

 

 

OTOP journey, an event aimed at improving entrepreneurs and One Tambon One Product (OTOP) by using science, technology and innovation, is being organised in Prachin Buri, Nakhon Nayok and Chachoengsao provinces.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133332-otop-event-aims-to-empower-entrepreneurs-with-use-of-tech-and-innovation/

 

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Minister highlights importance of going green

By THE NATION

 

Warawut Silpa-archa

 

Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Warawut Silpa-archa on Saturday (November 9) organised an activity, “Talk to Top Go Green Together Vol.1”, at Bitterman Restaurant in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133333-minister-highlights-importance-of-going-green/

 

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Seagulls are back to savour the warmth of Bangpu Recreation Centre

By Prasert Thepsri
Special to THE NATION

 

 

Local and foreign tourists flocked on Sunday to Bangpu Recreation Centre, a tourist attraction located in Samut Prakan province not far from Bangkok, to view the spectacle of hundreds of migrating seagulls flying and swimming all over the area.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133334-seagulls-are-back-to-savour-the-warmth-of-bangpu-recreation-centre/

 

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Chiang Mai subdistrict to release 8,600 lanterns during Yi Peng festival

By The Nation

 

 

The Choeng Doi subdistrict municipality in Chiang Mai province will continue to hold the Loy Krathong and Yi Peng lantern festival from November 10-12, as the area does not come under prohibited zones due to flight services, the top official for the area said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133335-chiang-mai-subdistrict-to-release-8600-lanterns-during-yi-peng-festival/

 

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Consultations ending on restart for Thai-EU trade talks

By THE NATION

 

FILE photo

 

The Commerce Ministry is preparing to wrap up consultations with relevant agencies and organisations across the country on a proposal to resume free-trade talks with the European Union.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133336-consultations-ending-on-restart-for-thai-eu-trade-talks/

 

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Stage set for Princess’ Cup equestrian extravangaza

By The Nation

 

 

The public has been invited to watch Princess’s Cup Thailand 2019, the country’s biggest annual equestrian competition, which is being held as an international event this year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133337-stage-set-for-princess’-cup-equestrian-extravangaza/

 

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Pavit settles at second after play-off defeat to Catlin

By THE NATION

 

Pavit Tangkamolprasert

 

Chachoengsao – Local hope Pavit Tangkamolprasert lost a nail-biting three-way play-off to American John Catlin in the final round of the US$300,000 Thailand Open on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133338-pavit-settles-at-second-after-play-off-defeat-to-catlin/

 

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Arrest warrants for officials suspected of evidence tampering in activist Billy’s disappearance

 

 

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is expected to seek an arrest warrant for suspects allegedly involved in witness tampering on Monday, relating to the kidnapping and murder of Karen community rights activist Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133339-arrest-warrants-for-officials-suspected-of-evidence-tampering-in-activist-billy’s-disappearance/

 

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Fossil of 11th species of dinosaur found recently in NE Thailand

 

 

Thailand’s Mineral Resources Department will hold a news conference on Tuesday to announce the unearthing of fossilized bones believed to belonging to a species of mid-sized carnivorous dinosaur previously unrecorded in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133340-fossil-of-11th-species-of-dinosaur-found-recently-in-ne-thailand/

 

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TAT’s ambitious ‘฿100 Travel Around’ scheme opens on Monday

By THE NATION

 

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will open on Monday (November 11) the first of four days of registration for its campaign '฿100 Travel Around' aimed at boosting domestic tourism.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133341-tat’s-ambitious-‘฿100-travel-around’-scheme-opens-on-monday/

 

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Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Nihonmatsu sign agreement on tourism promotion

 

   

CHONBURI(NNT) - Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi province and the city of Nihonmatsu in Japan have signed an agreement aimed at promoting tourism between the two countries.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133342-khao-kheow-open-zoo-nihonmatsu-sign-agreement-on-tourism-promotion/

 

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Phuket child hawking gang busted for human trafficking, child exploitation

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Lt Gen Jaruwat Waisaya, Commander of the Royal Thai Police Office of Legal Affairs and Litigation, announced the arrests at a press conference at Patong Police Station this afternoon (Nov 10). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Police have arrested four suspects for operating a criminal child-exploitation operation in Phuket that forced children as young as 10 years old to work all night selling coconut water in bars and restaurants – or face being beaten.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133344-phuket-child-hawking-gang-busted-for-human-trafficking-child-exploitation/