webfact Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 Major business interests of the Army By THE NATION General Apirat Kongsompong The public is taking an increasing interest in military reforms after Army chief General Apirat Kongsompong announced last week that military personnel would be offloading some of their private business interests within three months, to make the Armed Forces more transparent and end illegal or shady operations within the barracks. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148865-major-business-interests-of-the-army/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 Hunt on for foreign thief who stole 50,000 baht from tourists at Hat Yai hostel Thai caption: Malaysian thief/Hostel in Hat Yai/Removed CCTV and fingerprints to avoid being traced by police Police in Had Yai in southern Thailand are hunting for a Malaysian thief who stole 50,000 baht from two foreign tourists. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148866-hunt-on-for-foreign-thief-who-stole-50000-baht-from-tourists-at-hat-yai-hostel/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 Bolton says he hopes book is not 'suppressed' by White House By Jan Wolfe Former U.S. national security advisor John Bolton speaks at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, U.S. February 17, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Drake WASHINGTON (Reuters) - John Bolton, the former national security adviser to President Donald Trump, raised concern on Monday about his unpublished book being "suppressed" by the White House and suggested he should be able to respond to the president's tweets about him. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148867-bolton-says-he-hopes-book-is-not-suppressed-by-white-house/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 After huge damage from bushfire, national park struggles to prepare for dry season By THE NATION Caption: Phu Kradueng National Park staff take a nap after working for almost two straight days. Staff at Phu Kradueng National Park in Loei province are working around the clock to build additional firebreaks to prevent the reoccurrence of bushfires, as the dry season approaches. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148869-after-huge-damage-from-bushfire-national-park-struggles-to-prepare-for-dry-season/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 INHUMANE Horrifying images show screaming pig moments before being clubbed to death in Thai slaughterhouse GRAPHIC WARNING Dan Keane HORRIFYING photos show the disgusting conditions inside a Thai slaughterhouse – where pigs are clubbed to death and butchered in front of their offspring. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148873-horrifying-images-show-screaming-pig-moments-before-being-clubbed-to-death-in-thai-slaughterhouse/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 Video: Thai traditional massage....Thai man threatens police shut down if he doesn't get a happy ending! Thai caption: Massage only....nothing else Picture: Sanook The owner of a Thai traditional massage shop in Chonburi and one of her masseuses went to the Samed police after a customer threatened them after he didn't get the happy ending he wanted. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148875-video-thai-traditional-massagethai-man-threatens-police-shut-down-if-he-doesnt-get-a-happy-ending/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 Touching picture tugs at the heartstrings - dog won't leave his dead pal! Thai caption: Little doggy won't abandon his pal, killed on the road Picture: 77kaoded 77kaoded said it was a terrifically touching picture that was so sad. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148877-touching-picture-tugs-at-the-heartstrings-dog-wont-leave-his-dead-pal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 Four year old dead - he was in the front of a car and grabbed the driver's steering wheel Picture: Thai Rath A four year old boy has succumbed to serious head injuries after he grabbed the steering wheel and caused an accident. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148885-four-year-old-dead-he-was-in-the-front-of-a-car-and-grabbed-the-drivers-steering-wheel/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 Phuket airport adds virus checks on arrivals from Cambodia after Westerdam passengers allowed entry to Thailand By The Phuket News Passengers wait to be screened at Phuket International Airport. Photo: AoT Phuket PHUKET: Arrivals from Cambodia landing at Phuket International Airport have been added to the watchlist to be screened as potential threats carrying the Wuhan coronavirus, officially designated COVID-19. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148887-phuket-airport-adds-virus-checks-on-arrivals-from-cambodia-after-westerdam-passengers-allowed-entry-to-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 UPDATE: Future Forward’s deputy leader in hot water for living in army welfare housing The Future Forward party has been dealt a huge and embarrassing setback because it has been disclosed that its deputy leader, Lt-Gen Pongsakorn Rodchomphu, has been living in an army welfare housing unit since his retirement, just as the party campaigns for military reforms, including solving the problem of retired officers still living in welfare housing units. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148678-future-forward-mp-under-fire-for-living-in-military-welfare-house-resigns-from-party-positions/?do=findComment&comment=15071783 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 Visa exempt for Chinese and Indian tourists proposed to boost tourism in Thailand File photo The Thai government is considering adding China and India to the list of countries eligible for visa exempt entry to Thailand. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148889-visa-exempt-for-chinese-and-indian-tourists-proposed-to-boost-tourism-in-thailand/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 Five on one! Thai men in custody after vicious attack on computer science teacher in north east Thailand Picture: 77kaoded Five young men - including two juveniles - are in custody after a vicious attack on a teacher in Nakhon Phanom, northeast Thailand. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148894-five-on-one-thai-men-in-custody-after-vicious-attack-on-computer-science-teacher-in-north-east-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 Drought crisis: Levels in the Maekhong River continue to plummet Picture: 77kaoded Thai media reported that water levels in the Maekhong River bordering Thailand and neighboring countries continue to plummet amid a drought crisis in Thailand. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148897-drought-crisis-levels-in-the-maekhong-river-continue-to-plummet/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 Losing Chinese tourists to virus outbreak to have cascading effect on Thai economy By The Nation Chatchai Payuhanaveechai Thailand could lose 1.6 million to 3.5 million Chinese tourists and gross domestic product (GDP) in 2020 would drop by 0.4 to 1 per cent due to the virus outbreak, Government Savings Bank (GSB) president Chatchai Payuhanaveechai said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148899-losing-chinese-tourists-to-virus-outbreak-to-have-cascading-effect-on-thai-economy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted February 18, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2020 Air purifier on bus roof likened to GT200 hoax By The Nation With the Transport Ministry planning to install another 3,000 air purifiers on bus roofs, Jessada Denduangboripant, a lecturer at the science faculty of Chulalongkorn University on Sunday (February 16) likened the project to the fraudulent GT200 bomb detector case several years ago. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148900-air-purifier-on-bus-roof-likened-to-gt200-hoax/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 Let me go and I'll give you a million bucks! Koh Phangan police not interested in UK/Israeli drug guy's bribe attempt Thai caption: Foreigner arrested....Koh Phangan mafia, selling drugs Picture: Manager Online Police in Koh Phangan have announced the arrest of a foreign man in what they say is a bust of a big drug dealer on the holiday island in southern Thailand. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148903-let-me-go-and-ill-give-you-a-million-bucks-koh-phangan-police-not-interested-in-ukisraeli-drug-guys-bribe-attempt/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted February 18, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2020 Party leader asks Koh Samui folk: Where do you want another airport or how about a bridge? Picture: Siam Rath New Palang Dharma party leader Dr Rawee Maschmadol is pressing ahead with plans to help people on Koh Samui revive the flagging tourism sector on the holiday island. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148906-party-leader-asks-koh-samui-folk-where-do-you-want-another-airport-or-how-about-a-bridge/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang airports boost screening of S’porean, Japanese passengers to same level as Chinese By THE NATION Don Mueang Airport's passenger screening staff (File Photo) Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports have increased the intensity level of screening for passengers from Japan and Singapore, putting them on the same level as those from China after the number of Covid-19 coronavirus infections in those two countries have been on the increase, Suvarnabhumi Airport general manager Wing Commander Suthirawat Suwanawat said today (February 18). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148926-suvarnabhumi-don-mueang-airports-boost-screening-of-s’porean-japanese-passengers-to-same-level-as-chinese/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 Milk supply set to increase despite negative factors By The Nation Nairit Jamlay Milk supply will increase despite lower demand and the overall economic slowdown due to the coronavirus outbreak, Dairy Cooperatives Federation of Thailand executive Nairit Jamlay said today (February 18). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148928-milk-supply-set-to-increase-despite-negative-factors/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 Online registration of intellectual property launched By THE NATION The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has recently opened an online service for registration of intellectual property as one of its service improvements, Deputy Commerce Minister Weerasak Wangsuphakijkosol said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148930-online-registration-of-intellectual-property-launched/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 Thai exports expected to contract in 2020 By THE NATION The Covid-19 virus outbreak has hit Thai exports with many experts predicting a 1 to 2 per cent contraction this year. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148933-thai-exports-expected-to-contract-in-2020/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 Future Forward asks court to dismiss loan case By The Nation Piyabutr Saengkanokkul Future Forward Party secretary-general Piyabutr Saengkanokkul came out today (February 18) to rebut the Bt191-million loan accusation against the party before a hearing takes place on February 21. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148934-future-forward-asks-court-to-dismiss-loan-case/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 1 woman killed, 1 injured in Bangkok mall shooting Image: Sanook One woman has been killed and another injured following a shooting at a mall in Bangkok. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148944-1-woman-killed-1-injured-in-bangkok-mall-shooting/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Two more coronavirus patients discharged By THE NATION Two more Covid-19 patients in Thailand have fully recovered and were discharged earlier today (February 18), the Department of Disease Control told a press conference. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148955-two-more-coronavirus-patients-discharged/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Southern border state of emergency extended by three months BANGKOK(NNT) - Violent incidents in southern border provinces have been in decline recently, following government operations to maintain public safety, along with peace negotiations and economic development in the area. The government has, however, decided to extend the state of emergency in the area for additional three months to ensure continuous enforcement of these measures. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148956-southern-border-state-of-emergency-extended-by-three-months/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Going to India: Trump set to open world's biggest cricket stadium By Sumit Khanna A man applies finishing touches to paintings of U.S. President Donald Trump and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a wall as part of a beautification along a route that Trump and Modi will be taking during Trump's upcoming visit, in Ahmedabad, India, February 17, 2020. REUTERS/Amit Dave AHMEDABAD, India (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will inaugurate the world’s largest cricket stadium when he arrives in Ahmedabad, the home base of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday at the start of a two-day visit aimed at smoothing ties strained by trade disputes. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148957-going-to-india-trump-set-to-open-worlds-biggest-cricket-stadium/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Suicide of 'Love Island' host sparks demands for tougher UK media rules By Kate Holton FILE PHOTO: Caroline Flack arrives at the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena in London, Britain, February 21, 2018. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh LONDON (Reuters) - The death of one of Britain’s most famous TV stars, “Love Island” host Caroline Flack, has sparked a debate over the behaviour of the tabloid press and whether social media companies need to do more to remove toxic content. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148960-suicide-of-love-island-host-sparks-demands-for-tougher-uk-media-rules/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Southeast Asia's tourist hubs court local market as coronavirus shuts Chinese out By Neil Jerome Morales FILE PHOTO: Tourists wearing masks pass by Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, January 31, 2020. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng/File Photo MANILA (Reuters) - Southeast Asia’s holiday hotspots, hit by billions in lost business from Chinese tourists, are turning to markets closer to home to soften the blow from travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus epidemic. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148961-southeast-asias-tourist-hubs-court-local-market-as-coronavirus-shuts-chinese-out/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post snoop1130 Posted February 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2020 Cabinet pours cold water on Songkran holiday extension proposal By The Nation The government did not approve an extension of Songkran holidays to nine days after a Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister’s Office spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat said today (February 18). Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148962-cabinet-pours-cold-water-on-songkran-holiday-extension-proposal/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Police plans crackdown on online media violation By The Nation Chatrapee Poonsri The Royal Thai Police is planning measures to control online media that violate the law cause conflicts in Thai society, said Col Chatrapee Poonsri, spokesperson of Royal Thai Armed Forces. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148963-police-plans-crackdown-on-online-media-violation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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