rooster59 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Eminem criticised for lyric about bomb at Ariana Grande gig By Mark Savage The lyric appears on the star's 11th album, Music To Get Murdered By, which was released on Friday / GETTY IMAGES Eminem has been called "disgusting" and "pathetic" after rapping about the Manchester Arena bomb attack, which killed 22 people in 2017. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143838-eminem-criticised-for-lyric-about-bomb-at-ariana-grande-gig/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 SET tops 1,600 points but stall predicted in week ahead By THE NATION The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index ended at 1,600.48 points on Friday (January 17), up 4.61 points or 0.29 per cent from the previous day, while the average daily trading value was Bt61.064 billion. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143868-set-tops-1600-points-but-stall-predicted-in-week-ahead/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 Jazz moves one clear By THE NATION Jazz Janewattananond Defending champion Jazz Janewattananond of Thailand made a spirited charge up the leaderboard by carding a second round six-under-par 65 to head into the weekend in pole position at the SMBC Singapore Open on Friday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143869-jazz-moves-one-clear/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 Guzheng adds magic to New Year in Bangkok show By THE NATION An expert player of the venerable Chinese instrument the guzheng will be onstage on January 26 for a performance welcoming the Lunar New Year, presented by Mahidol University’s College of Music. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143870-guzheng-adds-magic-to-new-year-in-bangkok-show/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 Northern treks: Chiang Mai’s gorgeous Wat Chan forest By Supachai Petchtewee The Nation Few Thais have heard of the Wat Chan pine forest in Chiang Mai’s Kalayaniwattana district, but it’s a key supplier of farm goods used in the Royal Initiative Project founded by His Majesty the late King Bhumibol. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143872-northern-treks-chiang-mai’s-gorgeous-wat-chan-forest/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 UK will not automatically deport EU nationals after Brexit - Verhofstadt FILE PHOTO: Guy Verhofstadt, the EU Parliament's Brexit steering group coordinator, speaks during a debate on Brexit at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, September 18, 2019. REUTERS/Vincent Kessler LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will not automatically deport European Union citizens who have not applied for the right to remain in the country after Brexit, European Parliament Brexit coordinator Guy Verhofstadt said on Friday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143874-uk-will-not-automatically-deport-eu-nationals-after-brexit-verhofstadt/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 Trump adds legal heavyweights Starr, Dershowitz to impeachment team By Karen Freifeld, Susan Heavey and Steve Holland Alan Dershowitz (center) leaves Manhattan Federal Court in New York, following a status conference in the defamation lawsuit brought by Virginia Giuffre, against Dershowitz, over discovery issues, in Manhhattan, New York, U.S., December 2, 2019. REUTERS/Jefferson Siegel WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump turned to some legal heavyweights to help defend him in his Senate impeachment trial with the addition on Friday of former independent counsel Ken Starr, who paved the way for former President Bill Clinton's 1998 impeachment, and prominent lawyer Alan Dershowitz. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143875-trump-adds-legal-heavyweights-starr-dershowitz-to-impeachment-team/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 France keen on more investment from Thailand By Wichit Chaitrong The Nation France is looking forward to more Thai investment in the country, says its ambassador to Thailand Jacques Lapouge in an exclusive interview with The Nation. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143876-france-keen-on-more-investment-from-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 DIT may step in on pig, pork prices By THE NATION The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) will intervene in the prices of pig and pork if they rose beyond the appropriate levels, Director General Whichai Phochanakij said, adding that prices have been rising amid drought and the spread of African swine fever (ASF) in some countries. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143877-dit-may-step-in-on-pig-pork-prices/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 Feathers fly in Nakhon Sawan’s Boraphet Marsh By Arthid Nima Special to The Nation Oriental Darter Birdwatchers were delighted this month to come across a variety of migrating birds having a “party” at Bueng Boraphet (Boraphet Marsh), a semi-natural lake in Nakhon Sawan. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143882-feathers-fly-in-nakhon-sawan’s-boraphet-marsh/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 Brazil removes culture secretary after video echoes Goebbels Diplomats watch a video of remarks by Brazil's Culture Secretary Roberto Alvim, for which Alvim was fired for appearing to copy a speech by Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels, as they gather at the Organization of American States for remarks by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at the OAS in Washington, U.S. January 17, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst BRASÍLIA (Reuters) - Brazil's Culture Secretary Roberto Alvim was sacked on Friday after posting a video in which he appeared to copy a speech by Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143883-brazil-removes-culture-secretary-after-video-echoes-goebbels/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 Weinstein jury seated after prosecutors accuse defence of excluding white women By Gabriella Borter and Brendan Pierson Film producer Harvey Weinstein exits New York Criminal Court during his sexual assault trial in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., January 17, 2020. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz (Reuters) - Lawyers in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape trial finished selecting 12 jurors on Friday to decide the former Hollywood producer's fate, as prosecutors renewed an accusation that the defence had unfairly tried to block white women from serving on the jury. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143884-weinstein-jury-seated-after-prosecutors-accuse-defence-of-excluding-white-women/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 Ukraine president gives PM second chance after tape leak By Pavel Polityuk and Matthias Williams FILE PHOTO: Oleksiy Honcharuk, Ukrainian politician nominated to become new Prime Minister, addresses lawmakers during the first session of the newly elected parliament in Kiev, Ukraine August 29, 2019. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich/File Photo KIEV (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday allowed Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk to keep his job after the leak of an embarrassing audio recording prompted Honcharuk to submit his resignation. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143886-ukraine-president-gives-pm-second-chance-after-tape-leak/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 Brackish tap water threatens flora it Government House compound Photo from Office of the National Water Resources Brackish tap water, caused by the intrusion of seawater into the Chao Phraya River, is threatening some of the flora in the compound of Government House, prompting officials to seek help from the Agriculture Department. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143887-brackish-tap-water-threatens-flora-it-government-house-compound/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 Thanathorn invites supporters to his “final” political rally at Thammasat U on Saturday Leader of Future Forward Party Thanathorn Jungroongruangkit joins the “Run Against Loong” at Vachirabenjathas Park this morning. Embattled Future Forward party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit has invited his supporters and members of the public to attend the party’s political gathering at the Rangsit campus of Thammasat University tomorrow (Saturday) at 2pm. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143888-thanathorn-invites-supporters-to-his-“final”-political-rally-at-thammasat-u-on-saturday/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 Nine illegal trash trucks caught using City Hall’s incinerator Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang led city officials and police to prevent nine garbage trucks from Samut Sakhon province illegally dumping trash at the Nong Khaem incinerator on Thursday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143889-nine-illegal-trash-trucks-caught-using-city-hall’s-incinerator/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 TAT boost Thai tourism profile in Central and Eastern European countries Thai umbrella painting Czech Republic, 16 January 2020 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has stepped up its marketing in the Central and Eastern European countries with a Partner-Country sponsorship presence at the GO and Regiontour 2020: featuring the 5 Continents Festival in Brno city, the Czech Republic. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143891-tat-boost-thai-tourism-profile-in-central-and-eastern-european-countries/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 Immigration's BMW "Smart Cars" the latest tool to rid Thailand of illegal foreigners Image: Naew Na Naew Na published two reports - one from Pattaya and one from Nonthaburi - in which immigration's much heralded Smart Cars (BMWs) were used to arrest illegal foreigners. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143894-immigrations-bmw-smart-cars-the-latest-tool-to-rid-thailand-of-illegal-foreigners/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 Park Life: New Tiger Park to open in Chalong already challenged on ‘ethical confinement’ By The Phuket News Tigers on show for tourists at Tiger Park Pattaya. Photo: Tiger Park Pattaya PHUKET: A new tiger tourist attraction in Phuket simply called Tiger Park, slated to open by the end of this month, is already under fire from animal welfare groups for offering yet another option for tourists to have their photos taken with the majestic animals. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143895-park-life-new-tiger-park-to-open-in-chalong-already-challenged-on-‘ethical-confinement’/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 Former U.S. congressman Collins sentenced to 26 months for insider trading By Jonathan Allen Chris Collins, former U.S. Representative for New York's 27th congressional district departs after pleading guilty at Federal Court in New York City, New York, U.S., October 1, 2019. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/Files NEW YORK (Reuters) - Chris Collins, a former U.S. congressman from New York who was an early backer of President Donald Trump, was sentenced to 26 months in prison and fined $200,000 on Friday after pleading guilty to taking part in an insider trading scheme. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143896-former-us-congressman-collins-sentenced-to-26-months-for-insider-trading/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 Thai PE teacher who assaulted students transferred! Alumni praise "great teacher" Image: Sanook A PE teacher at a school in Ayuthaya was in tears after education officials told him he was being transferred to clerical duties while an investigation takes place into an assault on many students. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143897-thai-pe-teacher-who-assaulted-students-transferred-alumni-praise-great-teacher/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 Video: Car doors (and the people who open them)....enemy of motorcyclists claims another victim Image: Thai Rath A 31 year old Thai woman motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a driver getting his laundry opened his pick-up door right into her path. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143899-video-car-doors-and-the-people-who-open-themenemy-of-motorcyclists-claims-another-victim/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 Video: Yikes! Tour bus driver gets sucked in by his fan belt Caption: Sucked in by a fan belt Video footage from a bus station in the early hours of Tuesday morning showed a tour bus driver attempting to repair a problem with his vehicle's engine. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143900-video-yikes-tour-bus-driver-gets-sucked-in-by-his-fan-belt/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 Iranian chess ref accused of flouting dress code says she won't return home Iranian chess referee Shohreh Bayat looks on during the Women's World Chess Championship in Vladivostok, Russia January 16, 2020. REUTERS/Yuri Maltsev VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Reuters) - An Iranian chess referee who has been accused of violating her country's Islamic dress code while adjudicating a women's tournament said that she does not want to return home from Russia out of fear for her safety. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143903-iranian-chess-ref-accused-of-flouting-dress-code-says-she-wont-return-home/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 Video: Cops shouldn't get drunk after work - just go home and give up the booze, says chief Image: MCOT TV Municipal CCTV footage from a soi in Ban Beung, Chonburi, caught a gang of men attacking an off duty policeman in the street. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143904-video-cops-shouldnt-get-drunk-after-work-just-go-home-and-give-up-the-booze-says-chief/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 Thai bank fraudsters nabbed - but say Myanmar man was behind it all Deputy chief of the Immigration Bureau Pol Maj-Gen Itthiphol Itthisanronnachai announced the arrest of four Thais - two at least who are teenagers - who set up a call center posing as Government Savings Bank staff to defraud customers of over 1.2 million baht. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143906-thai-bank-fraudsters-nabbed-but-say-myanmar-man-was-behind-it-all/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 SET will miss market cap target for 2023 ‘due to economic slowdown’ By THE NATION Pakorn The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) said this week that its estimated market capitalisation target of 150 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023 will likely miss the target due to the slowdown in the Thai economy. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143907-set-will-miss-market-cap-target-for-2023-‘due-to-economic-slowdown’/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 Phang Nga turtle eggs likely to hatch this weekend, turtle patrols begin in Phuket By The Phuket News Officers stand at the ready at the site in Sirinath Marine National Park, on Phuket's west coast. Photo: Sirinath Marine National Park PHUKET: Officers at the Khao Lampi – Hat Thai Mueang National Park in Phang Nga, north of Phuket, will be on watch this weekend as the 85 turtle eggs taken into care in November are expected to hatch today or tomorrow (Jan 18-19). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143908-phang-nga-turtle-eggs-likely-to-hatch-this-weekend-turtle-patrols-begin-in-phuket/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 Taliban open to 10-day ceasefire with U.S., talks with Afghan government - sources By Abdul Qadir Sediqi and Jibran Ahmad FILE PHOTO: File picture of members of a Taliban delegation leaving after peace talks with Afghan senior politicians in Moscow, Russia May 30, 2019. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina/File Photo KABUL/PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - The Taliban will implement a 10-day ceasefire with U.S. troops, a reduction in violence with Afghan forces and discussions with Afghan government officials if it reaches a deal with U.S. negotiators in talks in Doha, two sources have said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143909-taliban-open-to-10-day-ceasefire-with-us-talks-with-afghan-government-sources/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 Over 2kg of ya-ice, 1kg of kratom seized in two separate raids in Phuket By Eakkapop Thongtub Four suspects were arrested and over 2kg of ya-ice and 1kg of kratom seized in two separate raids on Jan 16. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: An anti-narcotics task force operating directly under the Phuket Provincial Office arrested three men and a woman seizing over 2 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (ya ice) and 1kg of kratom leaves. The suspects were apprehended in two separate raids both conducted on Jan 16. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143911-over-2kg-of-ya-ice-1kg-of-kratom-seized-in-two-separate-raids-in-phuket/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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