rooster59 Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Athletics body to tighten rules after Nike's Vaporfly helps records tumble - sources By Mitch Phillips, Kate Kelland Athletics - Dubai Marathon - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - January 24, 2020 General view of athletes wearing the Nike Vaporfly shoe during the race REUTERS/Christopher Pike LONDON (Reuters) - Athletics’ ruling body will tighten regulations governing shoe technology, two sources familiar with the matter said, after Nike’s popular Vaporfly brand helped re-write running records and sparked debate about whether it was “technological doping.” Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145004-athletics-body-to-tighten-rules-after-nikes-vaporfly-helps-records-tumble-sources/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share Posted January 24, 2020 SET dips amid negative factors By The Nation The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) closed at 1,569.55 on Friday (January 24), down 4.15 points (0.26 per cent) from Thursday's, with Bt47.51 billion in total trade. The SET index moved between 1,567.07 and 1,576.68 during the day. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145032-set-dips-amid-negative-factors/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share Posted January 24, 2020 GH Bank budgets Bt100 bn for new loan packages By THE NATION Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana, left, announces policy direction of the Government Housing Bank on Friday (January 24). At right is the bank's president Chatchai Sirilai. Government Housing Bank (GH Bank) has budgeted Bt100 billion for a new mortgage campaign, according to its statement released on Friday (January 24). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145033-gh-bank-budgets-bt100-bn-for-new-loan-packages/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share Posted January 24, 2020 Catlin takes halfway stage lead By THE NATION John Catlin Nakhon Ratchasima - John Catlin seized a one-shot advantage at the halfway stage of the Boonchu Ruangkit Championship after the American fired a nine-under-par 62 on Friday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145034-catlin-takes-halfway-stage-lead/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share Posted January 24, 2020 Sole Thai with coronavirus recovers, goes home By The Nation The only Thai known to have been infected with the novel coronavirus has fully recovered and returned home, Health Ministry permanent secretary Dr Sukhum Karnchanapimai reported on Friday (January 24). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145035-sole-thai-with-coronavirus-recovers-goes-home/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share Posted January 24, 2020 China heads into Lunar New Year on shutdown as virus spreads to Europe By Judy Hua and Cate Cadell People line up outside a drugstore to buy masks in Shanghai, China January 24, 2020. REUTERS/Aly Song BEIJING (Reuters) - A new coronavirus that has killed 26 people in China was confirmed in Europe for the first time on Friday as it spreads despite Chinese attempts to quarantine the city at the heart of the outbreak. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145036-china-heads-into-lunar-new-year-on-shutdown-as-virus-spreads-to-europe/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share Posted January 24, 2020 Govt wants switch to gasohol E20 by mid-year By The Nation Sonthirat Sonthijirawong, Minister of Energy The Energy Ministry is pushing to have all vehicle operators who use benzene to switch from gasohol 91 to gasohol E20 by mid-year. Minister Sonthirat Sonthijirawong said on Friday (January 24) the price of palm oil had stabilised somewhat after the ministry promoted the use of gasohol B10 as the preferred diesel fuel. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145037-govt-wants-switch-to-gasohol-e20-by-mid-year/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share Posted January 24, 2020 Firebreaks cleared in Chiang Rai forest By The Nation Chiang Rai residents joined state officials from both Thailand and Myanmar on Friday (January 24) clearing firebreaks in the woods in the hope of curbing wildfires and PM 2.5 dust pollution. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145038-firebreaks-cleared-in-chiang-rai-forest/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share Posted January 24, 2020 Kunlavut keeps Thai flag flying in Thailand Masters as Ratchanok falls By THE NATION Kunlavut Vitidsarn Three-time world junior champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn enjoyed his best run on a BWF World Tour after he toppled countryman Suppanyu Avihingsanon 21-10 21-17 in the Princess Sirivannavari Thailand Masters on Friday (January 24). Source: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145040-kunlavut-keeps-thai-flag-flying-in-thailand-masters-as-ratchanok-falls/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 ADK launches digital marketing services in Asia By THE NATION Nguyen Huu Hanh, left, CEO & Founder of VietBuzzAd, and Yasu Katagi, right, CEO of ADK Global Operations. Japan's ADK Global Operations, an advertising agency, has launched “ADK CONNECT” division in Asia to provide digital marketing services, including Thailand. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145041-adk-launches-digital-marketing-services-in-asia/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Thailand's 2019 foreign tourists up 4%; China virus, strong baht a risk By Orathai Sriring FILE PHOTO: Long-tail boats with tourists are seen in a beach in Koh Poda island near Krabi, Thailand October 22, 2019. REUTERS/Jorge Silva BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand saw slower growth of foreign tourist arrivals of 4.2% last year and the outlook for a lucrative industry is weighed by strength in the baht and China's new coronavirus at a time of faltering economic growth. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1144941-thailands-december-foreign-tourist-arrivals-up-248-year-on-year-ministry/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 U.S. says 34 troops diagnosed with traumatic brain injury after Iran strike By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart FILE PHOTO: U.S. soldiers inspect the site where an Iranian missile hit at Ain al-Asad air base in Anbar province, Iraq January 13, 2020. REUTERS/John Davison WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon said on Friday that 34 service members had been diagnosed with traumatic brain injury following missile strikes by Iran on a base in Iraq earlier this month, a number higher than the military had previously announced. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145043-us-says-34-troops-diagnosed-with-traumatic-brain-injury-after-iran-strike/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Powerful earthquake jolts eastern Turkey, killing 18 By Umit Ozdal People stand outside a collapsed building after an earthquake in Elazig, Turkey, January 24, 2020. Ihlas News Agency (IHA) via REUTERS ELAZIG, Turkey (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake struck eastern Turkey on Friday, killing at least 18 people and collapsing buildings in affected towns near the centre of the tremor, which was strong enough to be felt in several neighbouring countries. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145044-powerful-earthquake-jolts-eastern-turkey-killing-18/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Man, 26, shoots parents and family in German pub: police Police officers and forensic experts stand in front of the house where a shooting took place, in Rot am See, Germany, January 24, 2020. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski ROT AM SEE, Germany (Reuters) - A 26-year-old man shot his parents and four other members of his family dead with a semi-automatic weapon in southwest Germany before calling the police and waiting for them to arrest him, authorities said on Friday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145046-man-26-shoots-parents-and-family-in-german-pub-police/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Sanders touts controversial comedian's 2020 support, sparking criticism By Amanda Becker FILE PHOTO: Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks during a campaign event in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S., January 20, 2020. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders' decision to highlight an unofficial endorsement from Joe Rogan drew criticism on Friday due to the comedian's brand of humour that some see as dismissive of issues like equal pay and transgender rights. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145047-sanders-touts-controversial-comedians-2020-support-sparking-criticism/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Ex-immigration chief Surachate given stern warning by PM Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has warned former immigration chief, Pol Lt-Gen Surachate Hakparn, to adhere strictly to the ethical code and discipline expected of all civil servants. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145048-ex-immigration-chief-surachate-given-stern-warning-by-pm/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 EC to probe Future Forward party for alleged violation of Political Party Act Apparently undaunted by the Constitutional Court’s recent ruling against the dissolution of the Future Forward party, Dr. Natthaporn Toprayoon, who initiated those proceedings, will again ask the court to disband the party, this time via the Election Commission (EC), for alleged violation of the Political Party Act. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145049-ec-to-probe-future-forward-party-for-alleged-violation-of-political-party-act/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Police chief Chakthip confirms audio clip leak triggered Veerachai’s transfer The abrupt transfer of Pol Gen Veerachai Songmetta, the deputy national police chief, to an inactive post at the Prime Minister’s Office, was triggered by the leak on social media of an audio clip of a private conversation between Veerachai and the national police chief, Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145050-police-chief-chakthip-confirms-audio-clip-leak-triggered-veerachai’s-transfer/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Turf wars video: Two "Wins" vs Grab as customer cancels trip in busy Bangkok soi Image: Daily News A video posted on Facebook showed two motorcycle taxi guys fighting with a Grab rider in Rachada Soi 36 in Bangkok. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145058-turf-wars-video-two-wins-vs-grab-as-customer-cancels-trip-in-busy-bangkok-soi/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 NE storm: Hail delights the kids - but 60 houses were damaged Image: Daily News A fierce one hour long storm yesterday evening felled trees and brought power lines down in parts of the north east of Thailand. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145060-ne-storm-hail-delights-the-kids-but-60-houses-were-damaged/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Video: Find my wife! Standoff in Lopburi as drug crazed man holds relative at knifepoint Image: 77kaoded A video showed a man at a school on Lopburi holding a boy hostage with a meat cleaver. The man had consumed Ya Ba. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145062-video-find-my-wife-standoff-in-lopburi-as-drug-crazed-man-holds-relative-at-knifepoint/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Pattaya air quality: Get out there and jog says deputy mayor Image: Sophon Cable TV Pattaya's deputy mayor has said there is nothing to worry about regarding the air quality at Thailand's favorite seaside resort. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145064-pattaya-air-quality-get-out-there-and-jog-says-deputy-mayor/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Five charged in multi-million baht swindle - top public figures mentioned Image: Naew Na Five people have been arrested and charged with swindling a wealthy retired engineer out of 239 million baht. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145071-five-charged-in-multi-million-baht-swindle-top-public-figures-mentioned/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Pattaya: Sri Lankan tourist reports $700 theft after getting on back of Thai woman's bike Image: Siamchon News A Sri Lankan tourist went to the Pattaya police early this morning to say that he had been the victim of theft. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145074-pattaya-sri-lankan-tourist-reports-700-theft-after-getting-on-back-of-thai-womans-bike/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Half-kilo of ‘ice’, more than 3,000 meth pills seized in drug arrests By Eakkapop Thongtub Bounty seized in just one of the raids. Photo: Thalang Police PHUKET: Separate raids by police and an anti-narcotics task force over the past week netted seven suspects along with 575.12g 5g of crystal meth (ya ice), 3,200 pills methamphetamine pills (ya bah). The raids also saw a handgun and bullets seized, along with a pickup truck and six motorbikes with a total estimated value of B690,000. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145077-half-kilo-of-‘ice’-more-than-3000-meth-pills-seized-in-drug-arrests/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Islands off Trang popular with tourists, divers By THE NATION Lao Liang and Changkap islands sit on the opposing side of Trang province in southern Thailand, known for the abundance of anemones, gorgonians, and soft corals. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145080-islands-off-trang-popular-with-tourists-divers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 After days of concern, Bangkok air quality now ‘excellent’ By THE NATION The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has reported air quality in Bangkok and neighbouring provinces are at "excellent" to "moderate" levels with PM2.5 under the safety standard used by the department. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145082-after-days-of-concern-bangkok-air-quality-now-‘excellent’/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 NokScoot Airlines gets approval for Bt200m loan from its major shareholder By THE NATION NokScoot Airlines has got the nod to to receive financial aid in the form of a loan of Bt200 million from Hathairat Jurangkool, its biggest shareholder. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145084-nokscoot-airlines-gets-approval-for-bt200m-loan-from-its-major-shareholder/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 China virus death toll rises to 41, more than 1,300 infected worldwide By Judy Hua and Tony Munroe A picture released by the Central Hospital of Wuhan shows medical staff attending to patient at the The Central Hospital Of Wuhan Via Weibo in Wuhan, China on an unknown date. THE CENTRAL HOSPITAL OF WUHAN VIA WEIBO/Handout via REUTERS BEIJING (Reuters) - The death toll from China's coronavirus outbreak jumped on Saturday to 41 from 26 a day earlier as the Lunar New Year got off to a gloomy start, with authorities curbing travel and cancelling public gatherings. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145086-china-virus-death-toll-rises-to-41-more-than-1300-infected-worldwide/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Good Friday Agreement architect Seamus Mallon dies at 83 By Amanda Ferguson FILE PHOTO: Seamus Mallon speaks as Peter Robinson looks on at an event to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, April 10, 2018. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/File Photo BELFAST (Reuters) - Former Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Seamus Mallon, one of the architects of the 1998 Good Friday peace agreement, died on Friday aged 83, drawing tributes from across a political divide he helped to bridge. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1145087-good-friday-agreement-architect-seamus-mallon-dies-at-83/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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