rooster59 Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 The week that was in Thailand news: Lost in translation! It happens to us all from time to time! As regular readers will know I was a language flop at school - failing abysmally in French and German - even if I did show some aptitude in my native English tongue. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137588-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-lost-in-translation-it-happens-to-us-all-from-time-to-time/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted December 7, 2019 Author Share Posted December 7, 2019 Thai chicken exporters have bright future tewit kemtong BANGKOK(NNT) - Thai chicken exporters have expressed confidence in the government and Thailand as ASEAN chair, and called for trade negotiations to increase the export volume to China, which is a major market with high purchasing power. Exporters also sought lenient conditions for loan extensions to agricultural and livestock operators. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137622-thai-chicken-exporters-have-bright-future/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted December 7, 2019 Author Share Posted December 7, 2019 Ms. Pareena surrenders Sor Por Kor land she occupied File photo Palang Pracharat MP Pareena Kraikupt surrendered the 109 hectares of Sor Por Kor (land reform) land on which her chicken farm was built, to the Agricultural Land Reform Office. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137623-ms-pareena-surrenders-sor-por-kor-land-she-occupied/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted December 7, 2019 Author Share Posted December 7, 2019 New Economics party ready defect to Government coalition if invited The opposition New Economics party is ready to join the governing coalition, should such an invitation be extended by senior government figure, party leader Mr. Manoon Sivaphiromrat said today (Saturday). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137624-new-economics-party-ready-defect-to-government-coalition-if-invited/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted December 7, 2019 Author Share Posted December 7, 2019 Chuan orders probe into how MP facing arrest could attend House meeting Photo from Twitter @SAHINOP House Speaker Chuan Leekpai has ordered an investigation into why the parliament police did not arrest Palang Pracharat MP Waipote Arpornrat of Kamphaeng Phet province when he attended a House meeting on Wednesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137625-chuan-orders-probe-into-how-mp-facing-arrest-could-attend-house-meeting/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted December 7, 2019 Author Share Posted December 7, 2019 Musk's defamation win may reset legal landscape for social media By Tom Hals FILE PHOTO - SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks at the E3 gaming convention in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 13, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Picture (Reuters) - Elon Musk's daring has left its mark on electric cars and rockets, and now experts say the entrepreneur may have reshaped U.S. defamation law with his willingness to defend at a high-stakes trial a lawsuit over an off-the-cuff tweet. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137626-musks-defamation-win-may-reset-legal-landscape-for-social-media/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted December 7, 2019 Author Share Posted December 7, 2019 United States and Iran swap prisoners in rare act of cooperation By Parisa Hafezi and David Brunnstrom FILE PHOTO: People attend a vigil for Xiyue Wang at Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey, U.S. September 15, 2017. Picture taken September 15, 2017. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo DUBAI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and Iran each freed a prisoner on Saturday in a rare act of cooperation between two longtime foes whose ties have worsened since President Donald Trump took office. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137627-united-states-and-iran-swap-prisoners-in-rare-act-of-cooperation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted December 7, 2019 Author Share Posted December 7, 2019 Tourists injured as van driver asleep at wheel runs red light, slams into another airport van By Eakkapop Thongtub The driver of the van carrying Chinese tourists to the airport said he started falling asleep at the wheel, leading to the accident. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: Three Chinese tourists have been taken to Thalang Hospital after the passenger van taking them to Phuket International Airport slammed into another airport van at a major intersection on Thepkrasattri Rd early this morning (Dec 7). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137628-tourists-injured-as-van-driver-asleep-at-wheel-runs-red-light-slams-into-another-airport-van/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted December 7, 2019 Author Share Posted December 7, 2019 Tourists safe after longtail boat swamped, left stranded in Phang Nga Bay By Eakkapop Thongtub The tourists were safely recovered from the island and brought back to the mainland last night (Dec 6). Photo: Phuket Tourist Police PHUKET: Two Romanian tourists on holiday in Phuket are safe after the longtail boat they had hired for a sightseeing tour was swamped by a large wave the upper reaches of Phang Nga Bay late yesterday afternoon (Dec 6). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137629-tourists-safe-after-longtail-boat-swamped-left-stranded-in-phang-nga-bay/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted December 7, 2019 Author Share Posted December 7, 2019 Parents call for answers after newborn’s finger cut at government hospital, starts to rot By Eakkapop Thongtub The little finger on baby Phakawadee's left hand was but while the bandage for a saline drip was being removed, say the parents. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: The parents of a two-moth old baby girl have filed a formal complaint with the Phuket Provincial Damrongdhama Centre (Ombudsman’s Office) over a nurse at Vachira Phuket Hospital allegedly – albeit accidentally – snipping one of their baby’s fingers with a pair of scissors, leading to the end of the baby’s finger starting to rot. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137630-parents-call-for-answers-after-newborn’s-finger-cut-at-government-hospital-starts-to-rot/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted December 7, 2019 Author Share Posted December 7, 2019 Motorists asked to ‘drive carefully’ as concrete sheets fall from Chalong Underpass walls One of the concrete ‘sound absorbing’ panels falling from the wall of the Chalong Underpass yesterday (Dec 6) nearly hit a car driving through. Screengrab: Courtesy of ‘Brian from Nai Harn’ PHUKET: The chief of the Phuket Highways Office has urged motorists to “drive carefully” while passing through the Chalong Underpass for the next two weeks until a contractor can be called in to prevent more concrete sheets from plunging off the walls into traffic. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137631-motorists-asked-to-‘drive-carefully’-as-concrete-sheets-fall-from-chalong-underpass-walls/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted December 7, 2019 Author Share Posted December 7, 2019 Fire at Bangkok slum destroys 10 houses By THE NATION Two women were injured and 10 houses damaged when a fire broke out at a slum in Arun Amarin Soi 6 in the Thonburi district of Bangkok on Saturday (December 7). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137632-fire-at-bangkok-slum-destroys-10-houses/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted December 7, 2019 Author Share Posted December 7, 2019 Chilling – literally – by the lake By The Nation Tourists flocked to Kwan Phayao Lake in Phayao Province on Saturday (December 7) to take advantage of the cold weather and admire the natural surroundings Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137633-chilling-–-literally-–-by-the-lake/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted December 7, 2019 Author Share Posted December 7, 2019 Tourists flock to Huai Nam Dang in Chiang Mai as temperatures drop to 5°C By THE NATION Bancha Ramsiri, head of Huai Nam Dang National Park in Chiang Mai province said on Saturday (December 7) that the temperature at the park has dropped to 5 degrees Celsius from 7 degrees yesterday, bringng many tourists to experience the cold weather and witness the beautiful scenery. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137634-tourists-flock-to-huai-nam-dang-in-chiang-mai-as-temperatures-drop-to-5°c/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted December 7, 2019 Author Share Posted December 7, 2019 Straw mushrooms a life saver for Southern rubber growers By THE NATION With the prices of rubber and palm oil so low, some farmers in Nuea Khlong district at Krabi province have turned to growing straw mushrooms, which bring in a daily revenue of Bt600 to Bt1000, Asara Chindapol, a mushroom growing pioneer, said yesterday (December 6). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137637-straw-mushrooms-a-life-saver-for-southern-rubber-growers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 Free ride to watch barge procession By THE NATION The Airport Rail Link will offer free rides on December 12 to those wanting to welcome His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and see the royal barge procession, in which the King will participate as the final ceremony of his coronation. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137638-free-ride-to-watch-barge-procession/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 Theerathon makes history in J-League By THE NATION Theerathon Bunmathan (Photo from Yokohama F Marinos) Defender Theerathon Bunmathan enjoyed a heyday in his career after becoming the first Thai ever to win a J-League title following the 3-0 win of his side Yokohama F Marinos over Tokyo FC this week. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137639-theerathon-makes-history-in-j-league/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 Children benefiting from social media but also 'paying a price' By The Nation President of the Psychiatric Association of Thailand (PAT), Assoc Dr Chawanan Charnsilp Online media is leading to depression in many children, the chief of the Psychiatric Association of Thailand (PAT) said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137641-children-benefiting-from-social-media-but-also-paying-a-price/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 Temperatures to drop a further 2-4oC in N and NE on Sunday File photo Temperatures in Thailand’s northern and north-eastern provinces on Sunday are forecast to drop 2-4o to 6-15oC at ground level and to 1-8oC on mountain tops, according to the Meteorological Department. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137642-temperatures-to-drop-a-further-2-4oc-in-n-and-ne-on-sunday/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 Health agency to ensure beer gardens comply with laws By THE NATION Shopping malls and restaurants in Thailand that usually set up beer gardens to serve alcoholic beverages together with live music shows for those looking to party and count down to the new year will be closely monitored, the Health department chief said on Saturday (December 7). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137644-health-agency-to-ensure-beer-gardens-comply-with-laws/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 Thai beauty takes Miss Supranational crown By THE NATION Anntonia Porsild Anntonia Porsild was crowned Miss Supranational 2019 today (December 7) beating contestants from 77 countries and becoming the first Thai to be awarded the honour. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137645-thai-beauty-takes-miss-supranational-crown/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 PTT to hike LNG imports next year to meet needs of industrial sector By THE NATION PTT Plc will import 5.2 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) next year, up from 5 million tonnes this year, the company's senior executive vice president of its Gas Business Unit, Wuttikorn Stithit, said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137646-ptt-to-hike-lng-imports-next-year-to-meet-needs-of-industrial-sector/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 CPF works to restore mangrove ecosystem By The Nation Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) recently organised a CSR activity to restore the ecosystem of the mangrove forest in Bang Ya Phraek Subdistrict, Samut Sakhon. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137647-cpf-works-to-restore-mangrove-ecosystem/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 Energy Regulatory Commission to look at price for charging EVs By THE NATION The Office of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) will conduct a study on the appropriate fee for an electric car charging service at charging stations. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137648-energy-regulatory-commission-to-look-at-price-for-charging-evs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 CAAT ordered to monitor financial health of airlines By THE NATION Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has instructed the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) to check on the financial status of all airlines operating in Thailand to see if they are in financial trouble. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137649-caat-ordered-to-monitor-financial-health-of-airlines/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 Liverpool romping clear as City lose at United By Neil Robinson Soccer Football - Premier League - AFC Bournemouth v Liverpool - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - December 7, 2019 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah shoots at goal REUTERS/Dylan Martinez LONDON (Reuters) - Liverpool took a giant step towards their first title since 1990 on Saturday when their 3-0 win at Bournemouth combined with Manchester United's 2-1 victory at Manchester City to leave the champions 14 points adrift of the Premier League leaders. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137651-liverpool-romping-clear-as-city-lose-at-united/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 Joshua takes revenge on Ruiz in Saudi Arabia rematch Boxing - Andy Ruiz Jr v Anthony Joshua - IBF, WBA, WBO & IBO World Heavyweight Titles - Diriyah Arena, Diriyah, Saudi Arabia - December 7, 2019. Anthony Joshua celebrates winning his match against Andy Ruiz Jr. Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge DIRIYAH, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) - Britain's Anthony Joshua beat Andy Ruiz Jr on a unanimous points decision in Saudi Arabia on Sunday to seize back the heavyweight world championship belts he lost to his Mexican-American opponent in a shock upset last June. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137653-joshua-takes-revenge-on-ruiz-in-saudi-arabia-rematch/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 Saudi airman may have become radicalised before U.S. Navy base attack By Brad Brooks Flowers and a message are left on the entrance bridge after a member of the Saudi Air Force visiting the United States for military training was the suspect in a shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola, in Pensacola, Florida, U.S. December 6, 2019. REUTERS/Michael Spooneybarger PENSACOLA, Fla. (Reuters) - The Saudi airman accused of killing three people at a U.S. Navy base in Florida appeared to have posted criticism of U.S. wars and quoted slain al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden on social media hours before the shooting spree, according to a group that tracks online extremism. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137657-saudi-airman-may-have-become-radicalised-before-us-navy-base-attack/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 Air strikes kill at least 20 in Syria's Idlib - Observatory, activists FILE PHOTO: Road direction signs are pictured at the entrance en route to Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria August 24, 2019. REUTERS/Omar Sanadiki/File Photo BEIRUT (Reuters) - Air strikes by Syrian government and Russian forces killed at least 20 people in rebel-held northwestern Syria on Saturday, activists and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137659-air-strikes-kill-at-least-20-in-syrias-idlib-observatory-activists/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 Rocket hits Iraqi cleric's home following deadly Baghdad attack By Ahmed Rasheed and Raya Jalabi Supporters of Iraqi Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr gather near his home, after it was attacked, in the holy city of Najaf, Iraq December 7, 2019. REUTERS/Alaa al-Marjani BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A rocket fired from a drone targeted the home of populist Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr on Saturday, lawmakers from his Saeroon party said, following one of the capital's bloodiest nights in recent weeks. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137663-rocket-hits-iraqi-clerics-home-following-deadly-baghdad-attack/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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