webfact Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Graffiti wall become the longest landmark in the northeast By The Nation Nakhon Ratchasima’s Culture Office has invited more than 30 graffiti artists to create works on the theme ”Korat: the art city” after the government named Chiang Rai, Krabi, and Nakhon Ratchasima or Korat as it is colloquially known, as pilot cities for arts. The city has also been selected to host the 2nd Thailand Biennale, a biannual international contemporary art exhibition. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133452-graffiti-wall-become-the-longest-landmark-in-the-northeast/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 Flat growth in tourist arrivals to Chiang Mai By The Nation The number of Thai and foreign tourists visiting Chiang Mai since January 1, 2019 remained unchanged year on year while the number of hotels has increased from 2,200-2,300 in 2017 to 4,000, offering 10,000 more rooms to a total of 60,000, said La-Iad Bungsrithong, President of the Northern Thai Hotel Association. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133456-flat-growth-in-tourist-arrivals-to-chiang-mai/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 Electricity cost to average Bt3.64 per unit for Jan-Apr 2020 period By The Nation Narupat Amornkosit The Office of the Energy Regulatory Commission of Thailand (ERC) will fix the fuel adjustment cost at Bt11.60 per unit, resulting in an average electricity cost of Bt3.64 per unit (VAT not included) for electricity bills during the January to April 2020 period. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133480-electricity-cost-to-average-bt364-per-unit-for-jan-apr-2020-period/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 Agriculture sector GDP forecast to grow up to 1.5% By THE NATION The agriculture sector gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 1.1 per cent in the third quarter (July to September) compared to the same period last year due to increased prices especially for rice and maize, Office of Agricultural Economics (OAE) secretary-general Rapibhat Chandarasrivongs said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133501-agriculture-sector-gdp-forecast-to-grow-up-to-15/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 Deputy commerce minister seeks to expand market channels for water chestnut By THE NATION Deputy Commerce Minister Weerasak Wangsuphakijkosol together with Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) officials visited Suphan Buri to observe first-hand the manufacturing and quality checking process of water chestnut, aiming to expand marketing channels of the province’s characteristic geographical indication (GI) product. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133502-deputy-commerce-minister-seeks-to-expand-market-channels-for-water-chestnut/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 Krungsri innovation hastens fund transfers between Thai, Laos businesses By THE NATION Bank of Ayudhya Pcl (Krungsri) has introduced Krungsri Blockchain Interledger, a real-time international funds transfer service between Thailand and Laos for transactions in both US dollar and Thai baht, in facilitation of efficient cross-border trade. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133503-krungsri-innovation-hastens-fund-transfers-between-thai-laos-businesses/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 Finance proposes ministry's deputy secretary as next THAI boss By THE NATION Deputy Transport Minister Thaworn Senneam, left Deputy Transport Minister Thaworn Senneam said yesterday (November 11) that the Finance Ministry would propose the ministry's Deputy Permanent Secretary Chakkrit Parapuntakul as the next board chairman of Thai Airways International (THAI). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133504-finance-proposes-ministrys-deputy-secretary-as-next-thai-boss/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 Meet pushes for set-up of digital investment agency By THE NATION Suphachai, left, and Kalin The government should set up an office dedicated to promoting investment in digital business in Thailand, said Digital Council of Thailand's chairman Suphachai Chearavanont, after a meeting between the council and the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade of Thailand yesterday (November 11). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133505-meet-pushes-for-set-up-of-digital-investment-agency/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 Fans live it up as Man City’s trophy tour reaches Bangkok By THE NATION Fans in the Skykick Arena were getting ready for CityLive! Manchester City brought six trophies to Bangkok on Sunday after visiting Chiang Mai on Tuesday (November 5) to celebrate with fans as part of their global trophy tour, presented by Etihad Airways. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133506-fans-live-it-up-as-man-city’s-trophy-tour-reaches-bangkok/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 Thailand Master to top off 2019 Asian Tour By THE NATION Thongchai Jaidee, middle, and VIP guests in a photo session. The 2019 Asian Tour season will reach its climax with the Thailand Masters at the Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club next month. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133507-thailand-master-to-top-off-2019-asian-tour/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 UPDATE: Chaiwat to report to DSI to acknowledge charges related to Billy’s case Former Kaeng Krachan national park chief Chaiwat Limlikhit-akson said today (Monday) that he will report to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) tomorrow to acknowledge the charges filed against him in connection with the disappearance and murder of Karen community rights activist Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen five years ago. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133454-dsi-to-request-arrest-warrant-for-suspects-in-billy’s-murder/?do=findComment&comment=14756817 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 Probe into Palang Pracharat MP Pareena’s land in Ratchaburi Natural Resources and Environment Minister Warawut Silpa-archa has ordered an investigation into the reported occupation of more than 102 hectares of state land, in Chom Bung district of Thailand’s central province of Ratchaburi, by Palang Pracharat MP Pareena Kraikupt. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133508-probe-into-palang-pracharat-mp-pareena’s-land-in-ratchaburi/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 Phuket officials crunch numbers to stave off island water-shortage crisis A poster posted by the Phuket office of the Public Relations Department today (Nov 11) calls on people to use household water as sparingly as they can. Image: PR Dept PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Wongsakorn Nunchukan on behalf of the Phuket provincial government has urged people across the island to use household water sparingly in order to make the island’s reserves last as long as possible. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133511-phuket-officials-crunch-numbers-to-stave-off-island-water-shortage-crisis/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 PM Prayut visits Ratchaburi, says government works for all people RATCHABURI (NNT) - Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chano-cha, has insisted that the government is committed to resolving all problems, and people in all provinces must benefit from this democratically-elected government. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133512-pm-prayut-visits-ratchaburi-says-government-works-for-all-people/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 PM Prayut instructs Royal Thai Armed Forces to support ADMM BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, has instructed the Royal Thai Armed Forces to jointly support the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and adhere to the ADMM’s Joint Declaration on Sustainable Security. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133513-pm-prayut-instructs-royal-thai-armed-forces-to-support-admm/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 Mexico grants asylum to Bolivia's Evo Morales, demands safe conduct Bolivia's President Evo Morales annouces his resignation in Lauca N, Cochabamba, Bolivia November 10, 2019 in this still image taken from Bolivian Government TV. Bolivian Government TV via REUTERS TV MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico granted asylum to Bolivia's former President Evo Morales on Monday as unrest shook the South American nation, helping cement the Mexican government's emerging role as a bastion of diplomatic support for left-wing leaders in Latin America. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133514-mexico-grants-asylum-to-bolivias-evo-morales-demands-safe-conduct/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 Iran adds to breaches of nuclear deal with enrichment push - IAEA report By Francois Murphy FILE PHOTO: An Iranian flag flutters in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters in Vienna, Austria September 9, 2019. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger/File Photo VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran is enriching uranium at its underground Fordow site and rapidly accelerating enrichment more broadly, a report by the U.N. atomic watchdog showed on Monday, outlining Tehran's latest breaches of its 2015 nuclear deal with major powers. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133515-iran-adds-to-breaches-of-nuclear-deal-with-enrichment-push-iaea-report/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 Democrats release new batch of testimony from Trump impeachment inquiry By Patricia Zengerle and Susan Cornwell U.S. President Donald Trump gestures while exiting a Veterans Day Parade and Wreath Laying ceremony in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 11, 2019. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives committees leading the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump on Monday released a transcript of a Pentagon official's testimony as Trump continued to seethe over the investigation. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133517-democrats-release-new-batch-of-testimony-from-trump-impeachment-inquiry/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 Poland asks Netflix to make changes to documentary about Nazi death camp guard FILE PHOTO: Convicted Nazi death camp guard John Demjanjuk leaves a courtroom after his the verdict in Munich on May 12, 2011. REUTERS/Michael Dalder/File Photo WARSAW (Reuters) - Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has pressed Netflix, the U.S. streaming and production company, to make changes to a documentary that includes a map showing Nazi death camps inside the borders of modern Poland. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133520-poland-asks-netflix-to-make-changes-to-documentary-about-nazi-death-camp-guard/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 Chile to re-write Pinochet-era constitution in win for protesters By Natalia A. Ramos Miranda Demonstrators wave a Chile flag during a protest against Chile's government in Santiago, Chile November 11, 2019. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado SANTIAGO (Reuters) - The Chilean government has agreed to write a new constitution to replace one dating back to the Pinochet dictatorship, bowing to demands of protesters who have taken to the streets in often violent demonstrations in recent weeks. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133521-chile-to-re-write-pinochet-era-constitution-in-win-for-protesters/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 Hong Kong on edge as police fire tear gas at university campus Office workers run away from tear gas as they attend a flash mob anti-government protest at the financial Central district in Hong Kong, China, November 11, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong riot police fired tear gas at a university campus on Tuesday, a day after a protester was shot and a man set on fire in some of worst violence to rock the Chinese-ruled city in more than five months of anti-government demonstrations. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133522-hong-kong-on-edge-as-police-fire-tear-gas-at-university-campus/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 "Stay alert": millions of Australians brace for "catastrophic" bushfires By Colin Packham FILE PHOTO: High-rise buildings are seen through smoke from bushfires during sunset in Sydney, Australia, November 11, 2019. REUTERS/Stephen Coates/File Photo SYDNEY (Reuters) - Residents across a wide swath of Australia's east coast were bracing for "catastrophic" conditions on Tuesday, with searing heat and high winds expected to fan scores of already burning bushfires, threatening residential areas. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133524-stay-alert-millions-of-australians-brace-for-catastrophic-bushfires/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 Election gift for PM Johnson: Brexit Party stands down in Conservative seats By Scott Heppell Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage speaks during a general election campaign event in Hartlepool, Britain, November 11, 2019. REUTERS/Scott Heppell HARTLEPOOL, England (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson won the most significant boost of the British election campaign to date when Nigel Farage's Brexit Party pulled out of 317 Conservative-held seats in a bid to prevent opponents of Brexit controlling the next parliament. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133525-election-gift-for-pm-johnson brexit party-stands-down-in-conservative-seats/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 Hua Hin: New airport terminal, more flights, treble air passengers in massive tourism expansion Picture: 77kaoded Plans are underway to transform sleepy Hua Hin into a busy international and domestic tourism hub. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133532-hua-hin-new-airport-terminal-more-flights-treble-air-passengers-in-massive-tourism-expansion/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 Bangkok Road Rage: Fighting minibus drivers suspended Thai caption: Suspended.... Three minibus drivers have been suspended and the operating companies fined after a fight broke out at the end of yesterday morning's rush hour. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133536-bangkok-road-rage-fighting-minibus-drivers-suspended/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 Finger shown to ambulance: Benz driver doesn't show up as company rep says sorry instead Thai caption: Sorry.....on behalf of the driver Photo credit: Sanook A representative of a Ramkhamhaeng, Bangkok, company went to a Sri Racha hospital to apologize to a patient yesterday after one of their staff showed his middle finger to an ambulance with its siren wailing. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133542-finger-shown-to-ambulance-benz-driver-doesnt-show-up-as-company-rep-says-sorry-instead/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 Loy Krathong: Pattaya tourist couples arm in arm for romantic night on the beach Thai caption: Loy Krathong at the seaside 77 kaoded reported that tourists were arm in arm with their romantic companions on the beach in Pattaya last night. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133547-loy-krathong-pattaya-tourist-couples-arm-in-arm-for-romantic-night-on-the-beach/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 Bangkokians use more natural krathongs: governor By THE NATION Bangkok Governor Pol Gen Asawin Kwanmuang expressed delight on Tuesday (November 12) that the majority of Bangkokians had heeded calls to use krathongs made of natural, biodegradable materials at last night’s celebration of the Loy Krathong festival. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133550-bangkokians-use-more-natural-krathongs-governor/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 Medical department warns against drinking alcohol in cold season By The Nation Manus Potaporn Department of Medical Services deputy director general, Dr Manus Potaporn had warned the public to avoid drinking alcohol to keep warm during cold season as it could cause death. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133551-medical-department-warns-against-drinking-alcohol-in-cold-season/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 Look what happened when a gas tanker driver had a little snooze! Pictures on the site of 77kaoded showed what happened when a gas tanker driver had a micro sleep. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133553-look-what-happened-when-a-gas-tanker-driver-had-a-little-snooze/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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