webfact Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Pardoned ex-con jailed again for armed robbery PATTAYA:-- A pardoned ex-con is behind bars again after being arrested for two armed robberies in Nong Plalai. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134422-pardoned-ex-con-jailed-again-for-armed-robbery/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 Welder hurt in 2-meter fall in Sattahip SATTAHIP:--A welder suffered broken bones and a skull fracture after falling head first from scaffolding at a Sattahip construction site. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134424-welder-hurt-in-2-meter-fall-in-sattahip/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 Beach Road closed, parking lots set for fireworks festival PATTAYA:-- City hall designated nine parking lots for the throngs of tourists and locals expected for this month’s Pattaya International Fireworks Festival. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134421-beach-road-closed-parking-lots-set-for-fireworks-festival/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 Broke lawyer commits suicide by BBQ grill PATTAYA:--A cash-strapped lawyer died of carbon monoxide poisoning in an apparent suicide by charcoal grill. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134423-broke-lawyer-commits-suicide-by-bbq-grill/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 US-Thai defence treaty looks to cement alliance in 21st century By The Nation Prime Minister and Defence Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha and US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper with the new defence alliance treaty on Sunday (November 17) in Bangkok. Thailand and the United States have signed a defence treaty to enable stability, prosperity and sustainability in the Indo-Pacific region “in support of an inclusive and rules-based international order”. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134446-us-thai-defence-treaty-looks-to-cement-alliance-in-21st-century/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 Future Forward mounts offensive ‘Against the Tide’ By The Nation The party also is determined to defend itself against allegations that its members “hate their own nation”. The Future Forward Party has started to campaign “Against the Tide” (yu-mai pen inThai) in an effort to stem further political polarisation between conservative and liberal voters. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134447-future-forward-mounts-offensive-‘against-the-tide’/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 Future Forward facing wave of lawsuits By The Nation Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit As ruling by the Constitutional Court is looming, Krungthepturakij political reporters are gathering information of multiple charges against key leaders of key Future Forward Party. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134448-future-forward-facing-wave-of-lawsuits/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 Rising cost of living top concern of majority of people: poll By The Nation FILE photo A majority of Thai people want the government to tackle the rising cost of living, according to a survey by Suan Dusit Poll. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134449-rising-cost-of-living-top-concern-of-majority-of-people-poll/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 Govt to sell Bt5 billion bonds to public as ‘New Year’s gift’ By The Nation The government is issuing Bt20 bonds for sale to the public as a New Year gift for individuals and seniors in order to support the ageing society through higher returns, the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134450-govt-to-sell-bt5-billion-bonds-to-public-as-‘new-year’s-gift’/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 UPDATE: Six Mekong countries join mission to fight narcotics trade By The Nation Six countries from the Mekong region have signed an agreement to jointly crack down on drugs, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin said on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134203-mekong-countries-and-un-agree-to-jointly-fight-drug-scourge/?do=findComment&comment=14775150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 State department finds technology to extract rare earth minerals from waste By THE NATION FILE photo A new technology has been developed to extract rare earth minerals from electronic products waste in order to serve the needs of high-tech industries, especially those in the Eastern Economic Corridor, the Department of Primary Industries and Mines said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134451-dept-of-primary-industries-finds-technology-to-extract-rare-earth-minerals-from-waste/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 Kingsgate gold mine arbitration with Thailand to be moved to Singapore Kingsgate Consolidated Limited of Australia and the Thai government have agreed to change the location of the arbitration hearings over the closure of gold mine operations in Thailand, from Hong Kong to Singapore, due to the intensifying protests in the Chinese territory. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134452-kingsgate-gold-mine-arbitration-with-thailand-to-be-moved-to-singapore/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 Royal rainmakers halt Phuket cloud-seeding operations By The Phuket News Bang Neow Dum reservoir in Srisoonthorn, central Phuket. Photo PR Dept PHUKET: The royal rainmaking division for Southern Thailand has ceased its operations to seed clouds over Phuket to fill the island’s main reservoirs due to the annual northeast monsoon settling in and for its aircraft to undergo maintenance. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134453-royal-rainmakers-halt-phuket-cloud-seeding-operations/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 Phuket Opinion: This cannot be tolerated By The Phuket News Gen Jaruwat in announcing the arrests got one thing right: ‘This cannot be tolerated’. Photos: Eakkapop Thongtub / Royal Thai Police PHUKET: Of all the news reported this past week, least expected was the arrest of four people for human trafficking and child exploitation for operating a gang of child hawkers – selling of all things coconut water – at night venues. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134454-phuket-opinion-this-cannot-be-tolerated/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 Libong Island’s whale shark may have died from cardiac arrest Photo from กรมทรัพยากรทางทะเลและชายฝั่ง (ทช.) A whale shark, which was found dead in the sea near Libong Island of Thailand’s southern coastal province of Trang, has been found to have died from cardiac arrest after its tail became entangled in a rope. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134455-libong-island’s-whale-shark-may-have-died-from-cardiac-arrest/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 DPM Prawit expressed admiration for China’s effort on South China Sea matter BANGKOK (NNT) - Ahead of an unofficial ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting today, Deputy Prime Minister, Gen Prawit Wongsuwon consulted with Gen Fenghe, the Chinese Defense Minister Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134456-dpm-prawit-expressed-admiration-for-china’s-effort-on-south-china-sea-matter/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 Transport Ministry to reduce Purple Line’s fares BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Transport will reduce fares on the Purple Line train during off-peak hours and on weekends to attract more passengers. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134457-thai-transport-ministry-to-reduce-purple-line’s-fares/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 Thailand hopes to have bullet trains running by 2023 David Luekens, CNN FILE Photo Bangkok (CNN) — After years of delays and much debate, it's finally happening. Bullet trains are coming to Thailand. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134458-thailand-hopes-to-have-bullet-trains-running-by-2023/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 China, Thailand agree to enhance military cooperation Source: Xinhua|Editor: Yurou FILE photo BANGKOK, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha met with visiting Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe here on Sunday, and the two sides agreed to further enhance military cooperation. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134459-china-thailand-agree-to-enhance-military-cooperation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 In Trump-Nixon impeachment comparison, Pelosi raises specter of resignation By Doina Chiacu FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Richard Nixon seated at his desk, with family photos and the Lincoln bust statuette visible behind him, in the White House Oval Office in Washington, U.S. on June 23, 1972. Courtesy The Nixon Library and Museum/Handout via REUTERS WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is amplifying her unfavourable comparison of President Donald Trump to fellow Republican Richard Nixon, saying that disgraced president at least cared enough about the country to leave office before his impeachment. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134460-in-trump-nixon-impeachment-comparison-pelosi-raises-specter-of-resignation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 Hong Kong police seal off university amid fears of crackdown By Josh Smith and Marius Zaharia Protesters clash with police outside Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) in Hong Kong, China November 17, 2019. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong police on Monday trapped hundreds of protesters inside a major university, sealing off roads in the area after almost two straight days of standoffs that have raised fears of a bloody showdown with both sides refusing to back down. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134461-hong-kong-police-seal-off-university-amid-fears-of-crackdown/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 Trump touts his 'very' good health after unscheduled medical check FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on honesty and transparency in healthcare prices inside the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., November 15, 2019. REUTERS/Tom Brenner WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he was in "very good" health after undergoing the first phase of an annual medical check the previous day. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134463-trump-touts-his-very-good-health-after-unscheduled-medical-check/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 Trump tweets at North Korea's Kim, tells him to 'get the deal done' By Simon Lewis FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at a campaign rally in Bossier City, LA, U.S., November 14, 2019. REUTERS/Tom Brenner/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday told North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to "act quickly" to reach a deal with the United States, in a tweet weighing in on North Korea's criticism of his political rival former Vice President Joe Biden. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134464-trump-tweets-at-north-koreas-kim-tells-him-to-get-the-deal-done/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 Iran's Khamenei backs fuel price hike, blames 'sabotage' for unrest FILE PHOTO: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during Friday prayers in Tehran, September 14, 2007. REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl/File Photo DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday backed the gasoline price rises that have caused nationwide protests, which he blamed on the Islamic Republic's opponents and foreign foes. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134465-irans-khamenei-backs-fuel-price-hike-blames-sabotage-for-unrest/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 Thai road dangers: Iron girder pierces car from rear window to the console Metal girder pierces car (from the rear window to the engine) A Thai driver had a narrow escape from serious injury or even death when an iron girder came loose and pierced his car from the rear window to the front console. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134467-thai-road-dangers-iron-girder-pierces-car-from-rear-window-to-the-console/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 UK PM sets out immigration plans as Conservatives hit two-year poll high By Kylie MacLellan Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks as he visits an electric car plant in Warwickshire, Britain November 13, 2019. REUTERS/Rebecca Naden/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out plans on Sunday to end preferential treatment for European Union migrants, as opinion polls showed his Conservative Party has the highest level of support since 2017 ahead of next month's election. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134468-uk-pm-sets-out-immigration-plans-as-conservatives-hit-two-year-poll-high/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 Leaked Chinese government documents show details of Xinjiang clampdown - NYT FILE PHOTO: Imams and government officials pass under security cameras as they leave the Id Kah Mosque during a government organised trip in Kashgar, Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, China, January 4, 2019. CHINA-XINJIANG/ REUTERS/Ben Blanchard BEIJING (Reuters) - A trove of leaked Chinese government documents reveals details of its clampdown on Uighurs and other Muslims in the country's western Xinjiang region under President Xi Jinping, the New York Times reported. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134469-leaked-chinese-government-documents-show-details-of-xinjiang-clampdown-nyt/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 UK lawmaker to cast blame on global banks in South Africa Zuma corruption FILE PHOTO: Former South African President Jacob Zuma appears in court where he faces charges that include fraud, racketeering and money laundering in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, October 15, 2019. Michele Spatari /Pool via REUTERS JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - British lawmaker Peter Hain will tell an inquiry on Monday that corruption under South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma was enabled by international banks, corporations and governments which should now seek to recover the loot they helped launder. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134470-uk-lawmaker-to-cast-blame-on-global-banks-in-south-africa-zuma-corruption/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 "Nasty" ladyboy teacher cons Thai men who thought "he" was a "she" 77kaoded reported that the case of a "Big Bike Ladyboy Teacher" who conned a Thai man into thinking he was a woman is far worse than expected. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134471-nasty-ladyboy-teacher-cons-thai-men-who thought-he-was-a-she/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 Upper Thailand to get cooler by 1-3 °C, South to see less rains By THE NATION Thailand Meteorological Department forecast on Monday (November 18) that another rather strong high-pressure system had reached southern China and will be over the upper Northeast of Thailand by midnight on November 18. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134472-upper-thailand-to-get-cooler-by-1-3-°c-south-to-see-less-rains/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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