webfact Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Future Forward accuses Prayut of involvement in Malaysian 1MDB scam By The Nation Pannika Wanich Future Forward Party spokesperson Pannika Wanich spent an hour and a half making their case against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha for his performance over the last six years and four months without an opposition, in a censure debate arranged by the now-defunct opposition party on Sunday afternoon. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149817-future-forward-accuses-prayut-of-involvement-in-malaysian-1mdb-scam/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 UPDATE: Banned Thai opposition party says junta helped 1MDB cover-up Thai students and supporters protest against a court's decision that dissolved the country's second largest opposition Future Forward party, less than a year after an election to end direct military rule, at Thammasat University in Bangkok, Thailand February 22, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun BANGKOK (Reuters) - A banned Thai opposition party on Sunday accused the former military junta of helping cover up Malaysia's multi-billion-dollar 1MDB scandal, urging Thais to demand the truth ahead of a censure debate against Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149817-future-forward-accuses-prayut-of-involvement-in-malaysian-1mdb-scam/?do=findComment&comment=15089687 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 Thanathorn must take responsibility for his predicament: Chuwit By The Nation Chuwit Kamolvisit, the former leader of Rak Prathet Thai Party which was dissolved in 2019, said “this country is fair” in a personal Facebook post reacting to the dissolution of the Future Forward Party by the Constitutional Court on Friday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149819-thanathorn-must-take-responsibility-for-his-predicament-chuwit/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 Five militants killed in clashes with special task forces By The Nation Five suspected militants were killed in a crackdown by Special Task Forces in the Cho-airong district of Narathiwat province. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149820-five-militants-killed-in-clashes-with-special-task-forces/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted February 23, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 23, 2020 Canada concerned over ‘disenfranchising’ of six million Future Forward voters By The Nation The Embassy of Canada in Thailand has joined the US and the European Union in raising concerns about the dissolution of the Future Forward Party. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149821-canada-concerned-over-‘disenfranchising’-of-six-million-future-forward-voters/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 Foreign Ministry defends dissolution verdict, urges foreign bodies to respect Thai sovereignty By The Nation Thailand’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday defended the constitutional and legal process which led to the dissolution of the Future Forward Party even as countries and international organisations raised concerns over Friday’s verdict by the Constitutional Court. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149822-foreign-ministry-defends-dissolution-verdict-urges-foreign-bodies-to-respect-thai-sovereignty/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 Teachers, students, parents who travelled to six countries urged to stay at home for 14 days By The Nation Education Minister Nataphol Teepsuwan Education Minister Nataphol Teepsuwan said on Sunday (February 23) that the ministry has asked teachers and students who had travelled to six countries -- China, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore -- to stay at home for 14 days. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149823-teachers-students-parents-who-travelled-to-six-countries-urged-to-stay-at-home-for-14-days/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 Environmental group opposes erosion barrier on Phuket’s Surin Beach Environmental academics have voiced opposition to a project, by a tambon administration organization in Phuket province, to build a beach erosion barrier on the famous Surin Beach, claiming that the project will increase, not decrease sand erosion. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149824-environmental-group-opposes-erosion-barrier-on-phuket’s-surin-beach/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 Opposition trains its guns on Prayut government analysis For the first time since taking office last year, the Prayut government will on Monday face a no-confidence debate, with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and five other members of his Cabinet being the prime targets. However, though the opposition is armed with a long list of allegations, the debate is not going to be as thrilling as initially expected. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149825-opposition-trains-its-guns-on-prayut-government-analysis/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 ONWR hastens drought flighting operations BANGKOK (NNT) The drought disaster this year seems to be lasting longer, as the rainy season is expected to arrive late. Given this forecast, the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has stepped up its plans to mitigate the disaster, while keeping an eye on possible seawater intrusion into the Chao Phraya River. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149826-onwr-hastens-drought-flighting-operations/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 MFA gives volunteers medals for helping evacuate Thais from Wuhan BANGKOK (NNT) - Many officials and volunteers have lent a hand in the evacuation of Thai nationals from Wuhan, China, as well as the 14-day quarantine of the evacuees at Sattahip Naval Base. These noble contributions deserve our praise and gratitude. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149827-mfa-gives-volunteers-medals-for-helping-evacuate-thais-from-wuhan/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 Venice Carnival to be halted due to coronavirus outbreak Venetians row during the masquerade parade on the Grand Canal during the Carnival in Venice, Italy, February 9, 2020. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane VENICE (Reuters) - The last two days of the Venice Carnival, which draws tourists from around the world, have been cancelled because of an outbreak of coronavirus, the head of the Veneto region Luca Zaia said on Sunday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149828-venice carnival-to-be-halted-due-to-coronavirus-outbreak/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 Israeli fire kills Palestinian trying to plant bomb at Gaza border - Israeli military A Palestinian, who was injured at the Israel-Gaza border, is treated at a hospital in the southern Gaza Strip February 23, 2020. REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa GAZA (Reuters) - Israeli forces killed a Palestinian trying to plant explosives near Israel's border security fence with the Gaza Strip on Sunday, the Israeli military said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149829-israeli-fire-kills-palestinian-trying-to-plant-bomb-at-gaza-border-israeli-military/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 Trump accuses Schiff of leaking intelligence about Russia to hurt Sanders By Jeff Mason and Tim Ahmann U.S. President Donald Trump addresses a campaign rally at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., February 21, 2020. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Sunday accused Representative Adam Schiff of leaking classified information on Russian interference in the 2020 U.S. election to hurt Democratic presidential front-runner Bernie Sanders. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149830-trump-accuses-schiff-of-leaking-intelligence-about-russia-to-hurt-sanders/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 Concern over coronavirus spread as cases jump in South Korea, Italy and Iran By Jane Chung and Emily Chow People queue at a supermarket outside the town of Casalpusterlengo, which has been closed by the Italian government due to a coronavirus outbreak, Italy, February 23, 2020. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane SEOUL/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - International concern about the spread of coronavirus outside China grew on Sunday with sharp rises in infections in South Korea, Italy and Iran. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149831-concern-over-coronavirus-spread-as-cases-jump-in-south-korea-italy-and-iran/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 Daredevil 'Mad Mike' Hughes dies in crash of his homemade rocket in California By Dan Whitcomb "Mad" Mike Hughes, who died after a homemade rocket he was on crash-landed in the desert near Barstow, California, U.S., is seen in an undated picture obtained from social media on February 23, 2020. Science Channel/via REUTERS LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Mad Mike" Hughes, a self-styled explorer and daredevil bent on proving that the earth is flat was killed over the weekend when his homemade rocket crashed in the California desert over the weekend. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149832-daredevil-mad-mike-hughes-dies-in-crash-of-his-homemade-rocket-in-california/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 Merkel's party, far-right AfD punished in German state vote By Madeline Chambers FILE PHOTO: Top candidate and mayor of Hamburg Peter Tschentscher of the Social Democrats (SPD) poses for the media before a TV debate with his challenger Katharina Fegebank of the Greens (not pictured) in Hamburg, Germany, February 18, 2020. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer BERLIN (Reuters) - Voters handed Angela Merkel's conservatives their worst ever result in Hamburg on Sunday, punishing them for flirting with the far-right in an eastern state and descending into a messy leadership battle. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149833-merkels-party-far-right-afd-punished-in-german-state-vote/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 Democratic rivals aim to slow Sanders' momentum after his big win in Nevada By Jarrett Renshaw and Simon Lewis U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders celebrates with his wife Jane after being declared the winner of the Nevada Caucus while holding a campaign rally in San Antonio, Texas, U.S., February 22, 2020. REUTERS/Callaghan O'hare NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (Reuters) - Democratic presidential contenders fanned out across the United States on Sunday to try to blunt Bernie Sanders' momentum after his dominant victory in Nevada solidified his front-runner status ahead of 15 key nominating contests in the next 10 days. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149834-democratic-rivals-aim-to-slow-sanders-momentum-after-his-big-win-in-nevada/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 North American Box Office: 'Sonic' narrowly beats Harrison Ford's 'Call of the Wild' By Rebecca Rubin Cast members Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz and Lee Majdoub pose at the premiere of "Sonic the Hedgehog" in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 12, 2020. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni LOS ANGELES, (Variety.com) - After a close box office battle, Paramount's "Sonic the Hedgehog" pulled ahead of Disney and 20th Century's "The Call of the Wild" on North American charts. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149835-north-american-box-office-sonic-narrowly-beats-harrison-fords-call-of-the-wild/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 Israeli jets strike Islamic Jihad targets in Syria and Gaza - Israeli military By Ari Rabinovitch and Nidal al-Mughrabi Flame and smoke are seen during Israeli air strikes in the southern Gaza Strip February 23, 2020. REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa JERUSALEM/GAZA (Reuters) - Israeli fighter jets launched air strikes on suspected Islamic Jihad positions in Syria, the Israeli military said on Monday, after the militant group and Israel exchanged rockets and air strikes around Gaza. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149840-israeli-jets-strike-islamic-jihad-targets-in-syria-and-gaza-israeli-military/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 Climate change gets first mention in G20 finance communique of Trump era By Andrea Shalal and Michael Nienaber FILE PHOTO: Journalists sit in the media center during the meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 22, 2020. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149841-climate-change-gets-first-mention-in-g20-finance-communique-of-trump-era/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 Palang Pracharath wins Khamphaeng Phet by-election Palang Pracharath, the key member of the Prayut coalition government, won the by-election in the central province of Khamphaeng Phet on Sunday, a day ahead of the no-confidence debate. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149843-palang-pracharath-wins-khamphaeng-phet-by-election/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 No global digital tax by end-2020 would mean digital tax chaos - France By Jan Strupczewski FILE PHOTO: French Finance and Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire speaks during the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 22, 2020. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri/File Photo RIYADH (Reuters) - Failure to reach a global deal on where and how much to tax digital giants like Google, Amazon or Facebook would result in many digital tax regimes emerging all over the world, France's Finance Minister said on Sunday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149844-no-global-digital-tax-by-end-2020-would-mean-digital-tax-chaos-france/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 U.S. judge rejects Roger Stone's request she be kicked off his case By Katanga Johnson FILE PHOTO: Former Trump campaign adviser Roger Stone departs after he was sentenced to three years and four months in prison for charges that include lying to Congress, obstruction of justice and witness tampering, at U.S. District Court in Washington, U.S., February 20, 2020. REUTERS/Mary F. Calvert/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. federal judge on Sunday denied a request by Roger Stone's lawyers that she be removed from the case in which she last week sentenced the long-time adviser to President Donald Trump to three years and four months in prison. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149847-us-judge-rejects-roger-stones-request-she-be-kicked-off-his-case/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 Thai road carnage: Two die on overturned bus that should never have climbed "Angel Hill" Thai caption: Sacrifice on "Angel Hill" Picture: Sanook Two people have died and many more were injured after a minibus tried - and failed - to get to the top of a scenic hill in southern Thailand. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149850-thai-road-carnage-two-die-on-overturned-bus-that-should-never-have-climbed-angel-hill/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 Brand new motorcycle stolen from housewife in knife attack - she bought it earlier in the day Thai caption: Brand new vehicle stolen in knife attack Picture: Sanook A housewife in Pathum Thani north of Bangkok has told the media how she bought a brand new motorcycle on Friday afternoon only to have it stolen from her by two knife wielding robbers the very same evening. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149851-brand-new-motorcycle-stolen-from-housewife-in-knife-attack-she-bought-it-earlier-in-the-day/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 Three major new motorways set to be built in central Thailand starting next year Thai caption: Nakhon Pathom to Cha-Am 79 billion baht motorway Picture: Sanook Thai media has reported that three new motorways and extensions will be given the go ahead by the government this year with building expected to start next year. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149856-three-major-new-motorways-set-to-be-built-in-central-thailand-starting-next-year/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 Anwar cries foul as Malaysian parties discuss sweeping coalition change By Joseph Sipalan and Rozanna Latiff Malaysia's politician Anwar Ibrahim speaks during an interview with Reuters in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, February 6, 2020. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia's would-be leader Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday accused 94-year-old Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's party and "traitors" in his own camp of plotting a wholesale change in the ruling coalition that could ultimately deny him the premiership. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149859-anwar-cries-foul-as-malaysian-parties-discuss-sweeping-coalition-change/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 Bangkok Has 100,000 Empty Apartments. It Could Soon Have More By Suttinee Yuvejwattana and Natnicha Chuwiruch Photographer: Dario Pignatelli/Bloomberg -- Chinese buyers were key foreign purchasers of condominiums -- But travel curbs, economic slowdown are keeping them away Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149862-bangkok-has-100000-empty-apartments-it-could-soon-have-more/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted February 24, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 24, 2020 Thailand's tourism minister: Everything will be fine after Songkran - the hot weather will blow the virus away! Thailand's embattled minister for tourism and sports has painted a rosy picture for the future regarding the Covid-19 virus outbreak. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1149863-thailands-tourism-minister-everything-will-be-fine-after-songkran-the-hot-weather-will-blow-the-virus-away/ 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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