webfact Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Pattaya football stadium stalled at 40% complete PATTAYA:--Pattaya’s football stadium has been under construction for more than a decade. Whether it will be completed for a 2026 Olympic event remains an open question. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144047-pattaya-football-stadium-stalled-at-40-complete/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Officials warn against fireworks carelessness during Chinese New Year celebrations PATTAYA:--Pattaya officials warned of fire and injury risks by careless Chinese New Year’s revelers. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144048-officials-warn-against-fireworks-carelessness-during-chinese-new-year-celebrations/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Drunk security guard falls from railway bridge PATTAYA:--A drunk security guard was injured after falling off a bridge over the East Pattaya railroad tracks. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144049-drunk-security-guard-falls-from-railway-bridge/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Foreigner, 2 Thais hurt in East Pattaya motorbike collision PATTAYA:--A foreign man was left unconscious and two others hurt when two motorbikes collided in East Pattaya. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144050-foreigner-2-thais-hurt-in-east-pattaya-motorbike-collision/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Pattaya water shortages likely avoided by diversions, gov’t says PATTAYA:--Government agencies and utilities are diverting water and rerouting pipes to bring enough water to the Pattaya area that should prevent previously anticipated water shortages this summer. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144051-pattaya-water-shortages-likely-avoided-by-diversions-gov’t-says/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Nearly three-fourths of people worried about drought: poll By The Nation file photo A great majority of people in the country are concerned about the drought situation, an opinion survey by Bangkok University showed. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144100-nearly-three-fourths-of-people-worried-about-drought-poll/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Toxic dust situation in Bangkok worsens By The Nation The air pollution in Bangkok worsened on Sunday with high levels of PM2.5 in all areas and Phra Nakhon district being the worst affected. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144101-toxic-dust-situation-in-bangkok-worsens/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Deputy minister denies encroaching on forest land By The Nation Kanokwan Wilawan Deputy Minister of Education Kanokwan Wilawan has denied accusations of deforesting with excavators on Khao Yai National Park land even as the Department of Lands has been ordered to investigate the alleged violation. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144102-deputy-minister-denies-encroaching-on-forest-land/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 EEC will get adequate water supply: Alongkorn By The Nation The government will ensure that the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) will have enough water while asking all sectors to cut water consumption by up to 15 per cent, Alongkorn Ponlaboot, the adviser to the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144105-eec-will-get-adequate-water-supply-alongkorn/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Move to link central fruit markets with China to boost exports By THE NATION The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) plans to link Thailand’s central fruit markets with those of China to expand the trading channel for Thai fruits, Whichai Phochanakij, the department’s director-general, said recently. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144106-move-to-link-central-fruit-markets-with-china-to-boost-exports/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Saudis dash Thai Olympic hope By THE NATION Thailand team after their defeat (Photo by Wanchai Kraisornkhajit) Thailand’s hope for Olympic debut was shattered after they lost to Saudi Arabia 0-1 in the AFC U-24 Championship at the Thammasat Stadium on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144107-saudis-dash-thai-olympic-hope/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Future Forward ready with alternative party if it were to be dissolved By The Nation Photo Credit To Future Forward Party's Official Facebook Page Future Forward Party (FFW) secretary-general Piyabutr Saengkanokkul on Saturday (January 18) denied the accusation that his party was trying to overthrow the Thai regime. Speaking at a seminar on “Future is Now” held at Thammasat University Rangsit Campus, he emphasised that the party only wished to remedy the situation in Thailand and the ones who are trying to target them with these kinds of accusations were those who had violated the constitution. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144108-future-forward-ready-with-alternative-party-if-it-were-to-be-dissolved/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Bt20 bn injection sought for BAAC By THE NATION The Finance Ministry will propose to the Cabinet on January 21 a recapitalisation of the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) by Bt20 billion over five years. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144109-bt20-bn-injection-sought-for-baac/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Energy ministry to hasten EV charging-station plan By Nutnicha Donsuwan The Nation FILE photo Disruptive technology has affected the electricity business and the automobile industry, causing the government and private sector to enhance performance in order to maintain the country’s competitiveness and production base to export cars in the region. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144111-energy-ministry-to-hasten-ev-charging-station-plan/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Ratchanok stuns Marin to win Indonesia Masters By THE NATION Ratchanok Intanon Ratchanok Intanon got a big boost ahead of the Thailand Masters when she beat Olympic champion Carolina Marin of Spain in the Indonesia Masters on Sunday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144112-ratchanok-stuns-marin-to-win-indonesia-masters/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Suspect in Lop Buri gold shop shooting questioned by Nong Khai police A man has been summoned for questioning by police in Thailand’s north-eastern province of Nong Khai, as they suspect he might be the person who shot and killed three people, including a two-year boy, and injured four others during a gold shop robbery in Lop Buri province on January 9th. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144113-suspect-in-lop-buri-gold-shop-shooting-questioned-by-nong-khai-police/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 19, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2020 Agencies responsible for air quality are incompetent – Nida Poll Most of the respondents to a recent opinion poll accuse government agencies of incompetence and complacence in the handling of air pollution in Bangkok. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144114-agencies-responsible-for-air-quality-are-incompetent-–-nida-poll/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Government dismisses rumors of House dissolution to avert censure debate BANGKOK (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam, has dismissed rumors of a House dissolution to avert censure debate against the government. He said such news was fake and legal action would be taken against those who may have circulated it to scare the people and adversely affect the economy. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144117-government-dismisses-rumors-of-house-dissolution-to-avert-censure-debate/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Narathiwat to host 2020’s first roving cabinet meeting BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister/Defense Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha is to chair 2020’s first roving cabinet meeting in Narathiwat province to boost confidence in the local economy, trade and investment. The venue is located in Chalerem Phra Kiat Building in the premises of the Narathiwat Rajanagarindra University. The roving cabinet meeting is considered 80% prepared as of Sunday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144118-narathiwat-to-host-2020’s-first-roving-cabinet-meeting/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Govt clarifies well-drilling costs in drought mitigation budget BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has allocated a budget of about 3 billion baht to assist drought affected villagers through some 2,000 projects, one of which is the construction of groundwater wells. Misinformation has spread on the internet alleging this project alone will receive all 3 billion baht in the budget, making the cost of one groundwater well about 6 million baht. The government has refuted this allegation, explaining each well will only cost around 1 million. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144119-govt-clarifies-well-drilling-costs-in-drought-mitigation-budget/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Price of palm fruit rises, consumers fear price of palm oil might increase BANGKOK (NNT) - The price of palm fruit has risen over seven baht per kilogram, rendering a higher income for oil palm farmers after a long period of low prices. Due to the increased price of the palm fruit, the raw palm oil is currently selling for 39 baht per kilogram, compared to 22-23 baht per kilogram on the world market, thus prompting rumors that the government might allow imports of raw palm oil. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144120-price-of-palm-fruit-rises-consumers-fear-price-of-palm-oil-might-increase/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Moscow protest over Putin's political shake-up fails to gain traction Opposition supporters hold a copies of Russia's constitution during a rally against constitutional reforms proposed by President Vladimir Putin, in Moscow, Russia January 19, 2020. REUTERS/Tatyana Makeyeva MOSCOW (Reuters) - Over 1,000 people marched through Moscow on Sunday in an event a Kremlin critic tried to turn into a protest against a constitutional shake-up by President Vladimir Putin, but many demonstrators chose to voice dissent about other issues instead. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144123-moscow-protest-over-putins-political-shake-up-fails-to-gain-traction/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Foreign powers back Libya ceasefire as commander's forces choke oil flows By Ulf Laessing and Michael Nienaber European Union's Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and U.N. Envoy for Libya, Ghassan Salame attend the Libya summit in Berlin, Germany, January 19, 2020. Kay Nietfeld/Pool via Reuters BERLIN (Reuters) - Foreign powers agreed at a summit in Berlin on Sunday to shore up a shaky ceasefire in Libya, but the meeting was overshadowed by blockades of oilfields by forces loyal to commander Khalifa Haftar that could cripple the country's crude production. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144125-foreign-powers-back-libya-ceasefire-as-commanders-forces-choke-oil-flows/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 SpaceX says 'picture perfect' test paves way for human mission By Joey Roulette A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket engine self-destructs after jettisoning the Crew Dragon astronaut capsule during an in-flight abort test, a key milestone before flying humans in 2020 under NASA's commercial crew program, after lift off from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S. January 19, 2020. REUTERS/Joe CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters) - Elon Musk's SpaceX simulated a successful emergency landing on Sunday in a dramatic test of a crucial abort system on an unmanned astronaut capsule, a big step its mission to fly NASA astronauts for the first time as soon as this spring. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144126-spacex-says-picture-perfect-test-paves-way-for-human-mission/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Hundreds of troops to help Canadian province recover from huge blizzard Pile of snow is pictured outside a house in St John's, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada January 18, 2020 in this picture obtained from social media. Picture taken January 18, 2020. J. David Mitchell/via REUTERS OTTAWA (Reuters) - Between 150 and 200 Canadian troops should be in the Atlantic province of Newfoundland and Labrador by the end of Sunday to help it dig out from a massive blizzard, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144128-hundreds-of-troops-to-help-canadian-province-recover-from-huge-blizzard/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 British PM Johnson says the whole country wishes Harry and Meghan the very best FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks in the Stormont Parliament Buildings in Belfast, Northern Ireland, January 13, 2020. Liam McBurney/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday said he believed that the whole of Britain would want to wish the very best to Prince Harry and Meghan after they decided to step back from being working members of the monarchy. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144127-british-pm-johnson-says-the-whole-country-wishes harry and-meghan-the-very-best/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 Lebanese security forces, protesters clash for second night Demonstrators attend a protest against a ruling elite accused of steering Lebanon towards economic crisis in Beirut, Lebanon January 19, 2020. REUTERS/Aziz Taher BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanese security forces fired water cannons, rubber bullets and tear gas on Sunday to try to break up stone-throwing protesters in Beirut, which has been rocked by some of the worst violence since unrest erupted in October. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144131-lebanese-security-forces-protesters-clash-for-second-night/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 Trump promises farmers that China trade deal to be good for them By Steve Holland U.S. President Donald Trump gestures to the audience at the American Farm Bureau Federation's Annual Convention and Trade Show in Austin, Texas, January 19, 2020. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - President Donald Trump sought on Sunday to assure American farmers and ranchers hit by a protracted tariff war with China that a trade agreement he signed with Beijing will lead to major purchases of U.S. agricultural products. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144134-trump-promises-farmers-that-china-trade-deal-to-be-good-for-them/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 Australia boosts emergency funding for bushfire-affected businesses Burnt bushland on Kangaroo Island, Australia January 19, 2020. REUTERS/Tracey Nearmy SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia on Monday boosted emergency grants and loans for small businesses hit by bushfires that have ravaged the country during the peak tourist season, as firefighters used cooler weather to prepare for a return of hazardous fire conditions. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144135-australia-boosts-emergency-funding-for-bushfire-affected-businesses/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 Seven year old foreign boy attacked by dogs on Krabi beach - only then is there some action It took yet another child to be attacked before the authorities in Thailand acted to clear a beach of stray dogs. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144138-seven-year-old-foreign-boy-attacked-by-dogs-on-krabi-beach-only-then-is-there-some-action/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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