webfact Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Police may charge political rally leaders By The Nation Police are putting together evidence to charge leaders of a political gathering on Saturday in Bangkok after finding out that the rally was held without permission. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138856-police-may-charge-political-rally-leaders/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 Grooming a 'Green Mindset' By The Nation People in large numbers participate in a green campaign launched in Bangkok. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138858-bangkok-grooming-a-green-mindset/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 US-China deal a relief for global economy but Thailand faces political challenges By Wichit Chaitrong The Nation Thanathorn and his large crowd of supporters held a brief protest against the latest EC move on Saturday in downtown Bangkok and they vowed to intensify their fight against alleged dictatorship on streets next year. External risk may decrease following the easing of US-China trade tensions, but domestic political risks may rise, an economist warned while a stock analyst advisee investors to go back to basics by diversifying their investment portfolio. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138860-us-china-deal-a-relief-for-global-economy-but-thailand-faces-political-challenges/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 Lighting up the Thai winter By The Nation The NaSatta Light Festival is all set to usher in the New Year with a spectacular display of decorative lights at NaSatta Thai National Park in Ratchaburi province. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138861-nasatta-light-festival-ratchaburi-lighting-up-the-thai-winter/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 Thai wunderkind 'Milk' flies high in droning competition By The Nation Photo credit: FAI Drones official facebook Twelve-year-old Wanraya “Milk” Wannapong of Thailand once again won the 2019 FAI World Drone Racing Championship grand final in Xiangshan Ningbo, a coastal city in the southeast of China about 300km from Shanghai. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138863-thai-wunderkind-milk-flies-high-in-droning-competition/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 Sunn Hemp draws visitors to Trang By The Nation The Na Khao Sia subdistrict in Trang province has just opened a new tourist attraction to welcome the new year with Sunn Hemp’s field on both sides of the road for over 800 metres, amid the backdrop of green mountains. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138864-sunn-hemp-draws-visitors-to-trang/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 Ex-senator Rosana announces her candidature for Bangkok governor Former senator and consumer protection campaigner Rosana Tositrakul has announced her intention to compete in the forthcoming Bangkok governor’s election as an independent candidate. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138865-ex-senator-rosana-announces-her-candidature-for-bangkok-governor/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 Future Forward party on the offensive against the Election Commission Future Forward deputy spokesman Nattacha Boonchai-insawat said that the party has decided to double the number of legal advisors to defend the party in the Constitutional Court against the Election Commission’s (EC) recommendation to disband the party over the 191 million baht loan from its leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138866-future-forward-party-on-the-offensive-against-the-election-commission/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 Three men abandon van packed with drugs in Bangkok By The Thaiger PHOTOS: INN News Three men have abandoned a luxury passenger van in the Bang Khun Thian area of Bangkok. It was packed full of methamphetamine pills. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138868-three-men-abandon-van-packed-with-drugs-in-bangkok/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 Baby dumped on the steps of a bank in Rawai, Phuket By The Thaiger PHOTOS: Phuket Newshawk/Phuket Hotnews On December 13, at about 4pm, Chalong police received a report about a baby found abandoned in front of Siam Commercial Bank, in Rawai. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138869-baby-dumped-on-the-steps-of-a-bank-in-rawai-phuket/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 Phuket Opinion: Gasping for marine safety By The Phuket News A Tourist Police officers looks out the search area marked out on a chart at Yanui Beach earlier this week. Photo: Tourist Police PHUKET: The number of tourists who died while engaging in nothing more than normal water-related tourist activities over the past month were enough for not only the Commander of the Royal Thai Navy base in Phuket to step up last week and say his piece about what was required to make Phuket safer for tourists, but also the commander of entire country’s Tourist Police Bureau. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138870-phuket-opinion-gasping-for-marine-safety/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 Grab Taxi expected to be made legal in Thailand in March 2020 BANGKOK (NNT) - The government is taking steps to legalize Grab services, expected to be effective from March 2020, beginning with the Grab taxi service. The Grab motorcycle service is pending further study. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138871-grab-taxi-expected-to-be-made-legal-in-thailand-in-march-2020/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 No-drunk-driving campaign launched to reduce New Year road accidents BANGKOK (NNT) - Various agencies have launched a no-drunk-driving campaign during the New Year festival, to raise awareness of social responsibility among car drivers. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138872-no-drunk-driving-campaign-launched-to-reduce-new-year-road-accidents/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 KBank bids for licences in Idonesia, Myanmar Vietnam By THE NATION Kattiya Indaravijaya Kasikornbank (KBank) has applied for a licence to open a branch each in Vietnam, Indonesia and Myanmar as part of its continued overseas business expansion, president Kattiya Indaravijaya said on Friday (December 13). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138873-kbank-bids-for-licences-in-idonesia-myanmar-vietnam/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 Top Democrats make case for Republicans to endorse Trump impeachment By Sarah N. Lynch and David Lawder House Judiciary Committee Charman Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., votes to approve the second article of impeachment against President Donald Trump during a House Judiciary Committee meeting on Capitol Hill, in Washington, U.S., December 13, 2019. Patrick Semansky/Pool via REUTERS WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives made a last-minute pitch to Republicans on Sunday for why they should put partisanship aside and vote to impeach President Donald Trump. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138874-top-democrats-make-case-for-republicans-to-endorse-trump-impeachment/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 UK PM Johnson cannot keep Scotland in union against its will: Sturgeon Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon speaks at a counting centre for Britain's general election in Glasgow, Britain, December 13, 2019. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne LONDON (Reuters) - Scotland's first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, warned Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday that he could not keep Scotland in the United Kingdom against the country's will. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138875-uk-pm-johnson-cannot-keep-scotland-in-union-against-its-will-sturgeon/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 Major states snub calls for climate action as U.N. summit wraps up By Matthew Green and Jake Spring Members of the China delegation attend a plenary session during the ongoing climate negotiations, which have reached a deadlock, in Madrid, Spain December 15, 2019. REUTERS/Nacho Doce MADRID (Reuters) - A handful of major states resisted pressure on Sunday to ramp up efforts to combat global warming as a U.N. climate summit ground to a close, angering smaller countries and a growing protest movement that is pushing for emergency action. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138876-major-states-snub-calls-for-climate-action-as-un-summit-wraps-up/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 UK PM Johnson eyes parliament vote before Christmas to 'get Brexit done' By Elizabeth Piper Britian's Prime Minister Boris Johnson looks on during a visit to the Barratt Homes - Willow Grove housing development in Bedford, Britian November 21, 2019. Dan Kitwood/Pool via REUTERS LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will "get Brexit done" by Jan. 31 and then agree a new trade deal with the European Union by the end of 2020, cabinet office minister Michael Gove said on Sunday, vowing to deliver on the government's top priority. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138878-uk-pm-johnson-eyes-parliament-vote-before-christmas-to-get-brexit-done/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 French New Wave film legend Anna Karina dies at 79 FILE PHOTO: French film actress Anna Karina arrives on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 8, 2018. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier/File Photo PARIS (Reuters) - Danish-born actress Anna Karina, one of the most acclaimed luminaries of influential French New Wave cinema, has died of cancer at age 79, her agent said on Sunday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138879-french-new-wave-film-legend-anna-karina-dies-at-79/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 Netanyahu says Brazil committed to move embassy to Jerusalem in 2020 FILE PHOTO: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro sits next to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an event with Israeli and Brazilian business people in Jerusalem April 2, 2019. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/File Photo JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he has been given assurances by the son of Brazil's president that Brazil will follow the United States and move its embassy to Jerusalem next year. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138880-netanyahu-says-brazil-committed-to-move-embassy-to-jerusalem-in-2020/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 The speedo doesn't lie - pick-up driver wonders how it happened Thai caption: Now, how did that happen.... Police called to an accident on the Nong Khai to Phisai Road in Thailand's north-east found two badly damaged pick-ups in the ditch. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138881-the-speedo-doesnt-lie-pick-up-driver-wonders-how-it-happened/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 Hunt on for dealer after 15 year old forced into drug trade Thai caption: Hunt for "Louis" Police in Buriram are searching for a drug dealer called "Louis" aged 33 after complaints from the relatives of a 15 year old girl resulted in her being rescued. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138882-hunt-on-for-dealer-after-15-year-old-forced-into-drug-trade/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 Clashes rock Beirut as security forces fire tear gas at protest By Ellen Francis and Alaa Kanaan Smoke rises from tear gas fired during anti government protests in Beirut, Lebanon December 15, 2019. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir BEIRUT (Reuters) - Tear gas engulfed central Beirut as security forces chased protesters near Lebanon's parliament on Sunday in a second night of street clashes that wounded dozens of people. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138883-clashes-rock-beirut-as-security-forces-fire-tear-gas-at-protest/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 Pattaya: Foreigner drowns at Jomtien beach Police and rescue services were called to Jomtien beach opposite Soi 15 after a foreign man drowned on Saturday afternoon. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138884-pattaya-foreigner-drowns-at-jomtien-beach/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 Australia government downgrades outlook for economy, budget surplus FILE PHOTO: Pedestrians walk past a Westfield shopping mall in Sydney's central business district (CBD) Australia, February 5, 2018. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's conservative government on Monday cut its outlook for growth in the economy and wages as part of a A$33 billion downgrade to expected revenues over the next four years. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138885-australia-government-downgrades-outlook-for-economy-budget-surplus/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 U.S. expelled Chinese officials after they drove onto military base - NYT FILE PHOTO: The Chinese flag is raised in front of the China Pavilion during a flag raising ceremony at the Shanghai World Expo site in Shanghai April 30, 2010. REUTERS/Alfred Jin WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government covertly moved to expel two officials from the Chinese embassy earlier this year, after they drove onto a military base, the New York Times reported, citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter. full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138886-us-expelled-chinese-officials-after-they-drove-onto-military-base-nyt/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 Upper Thailand gets warmer and foggy, South sees more rain By THE NATION The weak high-pressure covering Thailand and the South China Sea will bring a 1-2 degree rise in temperature along with morning fog over upper Thailand, the Thailand Meteorological Department said on Monday (December 16). The North and Northeast will see minimum temperatures ranging from 13-21 °C and fair sky. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138887-upper-thailand-gets-warmer-and-foggy-south-sees-more-rain/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 Thais need to lower their prices: Starbucks coffee more in Thailand than Berlin Picture: Khao Phuket A meeting on tourism at a Phuket university heard that tourism in the southern Thai province was increasingly suffering since 2017. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138890-thais-need-to-lower-their-prices-starbucks-coffee-more-in-thailand-than-berlin/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 Video: Farang goes viral dancing to Thai music at a funeral Thai caption: Hang on buddy! This is a funeral Thai social media was abuzz after a man posted a video of a foreigner dancing to Thai music at a funeral. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138892-video-farang-goes-viral-dancing-to-thai-music-at-a-funeral/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 Hong Kong protests flare ahead of Xi meeting with city leader By Donny Kwok FILE PHOTO: A protester wearing a Guy Fawkes mask waves a flag during a Human Rights Day march organised by the Civil Human Right Front in Hong Kong, December 8, 2019. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong police fired tear gas in late night street clashes with anti-government protesters, ahead of a potentially pivotal meeting between Hong Kong's leader and China's president in Beijing on Monday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138895-hong-kong-protests-flare-ahead-of-xi-meeting-with-city-leader/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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