webfact Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Chinese boy, 10, lands in Phuket suspected of carrying Wuhan flu By Tanyaluk Sakoot Health Control Division officials check arrivals on direct flights from Wuhan on landing at Phuket International Airport. Photo: Phuket Airport Health Control Division PHUKET:-- A 10-year-old boy from China suspected of being infected with the Wuhan coronavirus is in isolation at Vachira Phuket Hospital after he landed in Phuket on a direct flight from Wuhan with his parents last night (Jan 21). Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144574-chinese-boy-10-lands-in-phuket-suspected-of-carrying-wuhan-flu/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Daylight robbery: Bangkok bank heist nets unknown amount A Bangkok Bank branch in the capital’s Thung Khru district was robbed on Wednesday afternoon (January 22), the lone perpetrator wielding a pistol snatched from a security guard. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144580-daylight-robbery-bangkok-bank-heist-nets-unknown-amount/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Indian tourists rescued miles offshore from Phi Phi on capsized kayak By The Phuket News The Indian tourist couple were found safe, clinging to their upturned kayak some 7.8 kilometres from Phi Phi Island. Photo: Phi Phi Island Police PHUKET:-- An Indian tourist couple from Mumbai are safe after spending hours in the water off Phi Phi Island clinging on to an overturned kayak after they blown offshore by strong winds late yesterday afternoon (Jan 21) Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144609-indian-tourists-rescued-miles-offshore-from-phi-phi-on-capsized-kayak/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Respiratory problems raise concerns in Phitsanulok By The Nation The Phitsanulok Provincial Health Office reported on Wednesday (January 22) that the level of pollutants in the air had risen to 57- 92 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m3), exceeding the official standard of 50mcg per cubic metre and far beyond the WHO standard of 25mcg. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144638-respiratory-problems-raise-concerns-in-phitsanulok/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 KBank’s KGP makes online transactions a snap By THE NATION KGP managing director Takerng Osirichaivet Kasikornbank (KBank) has launched Kasikorn Global Payment Company Limited (KGP) to provide both merchants and online shoppers with the PayDii digital payment system. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144641-kbank’s-kgp-makes-online-transactions-a-snap/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 U.N. experts demand probe into alleged Saudi hack of Amazon boss Bezos By Joseph Menn and Raphael Satter FILE PHOTO: Hatice Cengiz, fiancee of the murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon and Blue Origin, embrace each other as they attend a ceremony marking the first anniversary of Khashoggi's killing at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, October 2, 2019. REUTERS/Umit Bektas/File Photo SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.N. experts have demanded an immediate investigation by U.S. and other authorities into allegations that Saudi Arabia's crown prince was involved in a plot to hack the phone of Amazon boss Jeff Bezos. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144642-un-experts-demand-probe-into-alleged-saudi-hack-of-amazon-boss-bezos/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Democrats launch first salvo at trial, accuse Trump of corrupt scheme By Richard Cowan and David Morgan The U.S. Capitol building exterior is seen at sunset as members of the Senate participate in the first day of the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump in Washington, U.S., January 21, 2020. REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The lead Democratic prosecutor accused President Donald Trump at his impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday of setting up a corrupt scheme to pressure Ukraine to help him win re-election this coming November. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144643-democrats-launch-first-salvo-at-trial-accuse-trump-of-corrupt-scheme/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Boeing CEO says he expects to resume 737 MAX production before mid-year By David Shepardson and Tracy Rucinski FILE PHOTO: Aerial photos showing Boeing 737 Max airplanes parked at Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington, U.S. October 20, 2019. Picture taken October 20, 2019. REUTERS/Gary He/File Photo WASHINGTON/CHICAGO (Reuters) - Boeing Chief Executive Dave Calhoun told reporters on Wednesday the U.S. planemaker expects to resume 737 MAX production months before its forecasted mid-year return to service and said it did not plan to suspend or cut its dividend. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144644-boeing-ceo-says-he-expects-to-resume-737-max-production-before-mid-year/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Trump laments missing Davos star Greta's speech By Alexandra Alper and Luke Baker U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he holds a news conference at the 50th World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump called climate activists like Greta Thunberg "prophets of doom" at the World Economic Forum on Tuesday. By Wednesday he was lamenting not having watched the teenage activist's speech. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144645-trump-laments-missing-davos-star-gretas-speech/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Trump says U.S. to add more countries to travel ban soon U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at the 50th World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - The United States is moving to add more countries to its travel ban list, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, but gave no other details, saying the changes would be announced soon. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144647-trump-says-us-to-add-more-countries-to travel ban soon/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Govt fronts cash for Olympic broadcast licences By The Nation The Cabinet allocated Bt240 million to help broadcasters acquire the rights to upcoming Olympics and the 2022 Asian Games, but the government expects the full amount to be paid back from their earnings. FFull story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144648-thai-govt-fronts-cash-for-olympic-broadcast-licences/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Birthday girl Pornpawee ousts ex-champion from Princess Sirivannavari Thailand Masters By THE NATION Pornpawee Chochuwong Pornpawee Chochuwong celebrated her birthday on Wednesday (January 22) by beating defending champion Fitriani Fitriani of Indonesia in the opening round of the Princess Sirivannavari Thailand Masters, which kicked off on Tuesday (January 21) at the Hua Mark Indoor Stadium in Bangkok. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144649-birthday-girl-pornpawee-ousts-ex-champion-from-princess-sirivannavari-thailand-masters/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Rina, winner of national qualifiers, set for Honda LPGA Thailand 2020 By THE NATION Rina Tatematsu Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co Ltd teamed up with the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) in organising The Honda LPGA Thailand National Qualifiers on January 21-22, in search of a Thai female golfer who would take part in the upcoming Honda LPGA Thailand 2020. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144650-rina-winner-of-national-qualifiers-set-for-honda-lpga-thailand-2020/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 GSB Thailand Open goes pink for the ladies By THE NATION The tennis courts where top talents from around the world will be competing in next month’s GSB Thailand Open will be pink, the tournament organiser has decided. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144652-gsb-thailand-open-goes-pink-for-the-ladies/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Improvement in December, but 2019 exports dip 2.65% By THE NATION Thai exports last year contracted 2.65 per cent year-on-year to US$246.244 billion, Pimchanok Vonkorpon, director-general of Trade Policy and Strategy Office, said on Wednesday (January 22). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144655-improvement-in-december-but-2019-exports-dip-265/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Proxy voting puts 2020 budget bill at risk Proxy voting by Bhumjaithai MPs, during the recent debate on the Government’s 2020 budget bill, is threatening to render the bill null and void or, at least, to delay the already late disbursement of the budget until May or June. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144656-proxy-voting-puts-2020-budget-bill-at-risk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 90 Government MPs seek Constitutional Court ruling on legality of budget bill File photo Ninety government MPs have signed a letter, addressed to parliament president Chuan Leekpai, requesting that the Constitutional Court rule on the legality of the budget bill for the 2020 fiscal year, after at least 2 proxy were cast on the budget bill. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144657-90-government-mps-seek-constitutional-court-ruling-on-legality-of-budget-bill/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Gold shop murder suspect’s arrest a result of joint effort The apprehension of school director Prasitthichai Khaokaew, a suspect in the gold shop murders, by the Crime Suppression Division’s Hanuman special unit, was the outcome of an extensive joint effort by police and forensic experts, who analysed CCTV footage from the crime scene and along possible escape routes. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144658-lopburi-gold-shop-murder-suspect’s-arrest-a-result-of-joint-effort/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Bangkok on alert for Chinese New Year fire hazards BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai-Chinese communities in Thailand will be celebrating the Chinese New Year this weekend, during which many candles and much incense will be lit, along with the ritual burning of gold and silver paper, any of which could pose a fire hazard and a source of air pollution. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is this year asking the general public to reduce such activities to minimize emissions, and provide guidance on fire prevention. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144659-bangkok-on-alert-for-chinese-new-year-fire-hazards/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Monty Python star Terry Jones dies aged 77 By Paul Sandle FILE PHOTO: British comedian Terry Jones smiles as he leaves The Rolls Building in central London November 30, 2012. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett//File Photo LONDON (Reuters) - Terry Jones, one of the British Monty Python comedy team and director of religious satire "Life of Brian", has died at the age of 77 after a long battle with dementia, his family said on Wednesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144661-monty python star-terry-jones-dies-aged-77/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Let them speak: Most Americans want witnesses in Trump impeachment trial - Reuters/Ipsos poll By Chris Kahn U.S. President Donald Trump holds a news conference at the 50th World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (Reuters) - A bipartisan majority of Americans want to see new witnesses testify in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, and the public appears to be largely following the proceedings even after a bruising congressional inquiry that lasted several months, according to Reuters/Ipsos polling released Wednesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144662-let-them-speak-most-americans-want-witnesses-in-trump-impeachment-trial-reutersipsos-poll/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 Macron berates Israeli security men in tussle at Jerusalem church By John Irish The Dome of the Rock is seen in the background as French President Emmanuel Macron visits the compound housing al-Aqsa mosque known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City January 22, 2020. REUTERS/Ammar Awad JERUSALEM (Reuters) - "Go outside," French President Emmanuel Macron demanded in English in a melee with Israeli security men on Wednesday, demanding they leave a Jerusalem basilica that he visited before a Holocaust memorial conference. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144663-macron-berates israeli-security-men-in-tussle-at-jerusalem-church/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 China fails to repatriate North Korea workers despite U.N. sanctions - U.S. official By David Brunnstrom FILE PHOTO: North Korean fishermen are seen as a Chinese flag flutters from the Broken Bridge as the sun sets over the Yalu River between the North Korean town of Sinuiju and Dandong in Liaoning Province, China, November 19, 2017. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China has failed to send home North Korean workers by a December deadline in violation of United Nations sanctions, a senior U.S. official said on Wednesday, adding that this was why Washington blacklisted two entities involved in Pyongyang’s labour export. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144664-china-fails-to-repatriate-north-korea-workers-despite-un-sanctions-us-official/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 WHO says will decide on Thursday if China virus is a global health emergency Director-General of World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus takes part in a news conference after a meeting of the International Health Regulations (IHR) Emergency Committee for Pneumonia due to the Novel Coronavirus 2019-nCoV in Geneva, Switzerland, January 22, 2020. Christopher Black/WHO/Handout via REUTERS GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Health Organization (WHO) said it will decide on Thursday whether to declare a global emergency over the outbreak of a new flu-like virus spreading in and beyond China. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144665-who-says-will-decide-on-thursday-if-china-virus-is-a-global-health-emergency/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 Norway court to rule in Arctic oil drilling case By Nerijus Adomaitis and Terje Solsvik FILE PHOTO: A view of the Borgarting appeals court in Oslo, Norway April 24, 2019. REUTERS/Gwladys Fouche/File Photo OSLO (Reuters) - An Oslo appeals court will on Thursday rule on a lawsuit that seeks to stop Norway's plans for more oil exploration in the Arctic on the grounds that it violates people's right to a healthy environment. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144666-norway-court-to-rule-in-arctic-oil-drilling-case/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 Coronavirus: Thailand is top destination for travellers from Wuhan ‘Bangkok is clearly the major international destination for traffic to and from Wuhan with on average around 545 arrivals each day’ – John Grant, OAG Simon Calder, Travel Correspondent As concern grows about the spread of Wuhan Coronavirus, analysis of flight schedules has shown that the Thai capital, Bangkok, is the top international destination for travellers from the central Chinese city. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144672-coronavirus-thailand-is-top-destination-for-travellers-from-wuhan/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 Lopburi gold shop suspect: He's a former cop's son who says he did it for the thrill Picture: Sanook Further details have emerged into the background of the man police in Lopburi say robbed a gold shop on January 9th killing three innocent people in cold blood. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144675-lopburi-gold-shop-suspect-hes-a-former-cops-son-who-says-he-did-it-for-the-thrill/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 Escaped prisoner sends postcard to prison directors, 'Greetings from Thailand' by K Thor Jensen File photo After escaping from Belgium's Turnhout Prison in December, former inmate Oualid Sekkaki taunted the facility's directors by sending them a postcard gloating about his successful getaway. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144676-escaped-prisoner-sends-postcard-to-prison-directors-greetings-from-thailand/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 Classroom attack: Father blames school as relatives offer 30,000 baht to hush it up Thai caption: He survived classroom attack Picture: Sanook A father of a secondary school boy went on Facebook to vent his frustrations after a neighbor called him to say his son was in hospital after a classroom attack by a fellow M2 pupil. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144679-classroom-attack-father-blames-school-as-relatives-offer-30000-baht-to-hush-it-up/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 Woman cradling her dead daughter had no words for the police Picture: Daily News Daily News reported that police in Sadao rushed to the border town of Ban Dan Nork, Songkhla, after neighbors reported seeing a 28 year old woman in tears cradling the dead body of her 6 month old daughter. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144681-woman-cradling-her-dead-daughter-had-no-words-for-the-police/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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