webfact Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Thai PM assures no interference in justice process, insists doubts over Red Bull heir case be cleared Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha assured today that he will not interfere with process of justice, but reiterated that all doubts surrounding the alleged mishandling, by public prosecutors and the police, of the Red Bull heir’s hit-and-run case must be cleared up. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176010-thai-pm-assures-no-interference-in-justice-process-insists-doubts-over-red-bull-heir-case-be-cleared/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 Expats believe Thailand is correct to keep its borders closed to foreign tourists Expats say they think Thailand is doing the right thing by keeping its borders closed to foreign tourists, according to a straw poll conducted on the Thaivisa Facebook page. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176030-expats-believe-thailand-is-correct-to-keep-its-borders-closed-to-foreign-tourists/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 Q&A session with the British Embassy Consular Team Thaivisa will shortly be meeting with members of the British Embassy’s Consular Team. If you have any questions you would like us to ask on your behalf ask your questions here: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1175944-qa-session-with-the-british-embassy-consular-team-ask-your-questions-here/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 Flash floods kill two in Thailand, storm heads for Myanmar FILE PHOTO: Soldiers evacuate villagers affected by heavy rain at Muang district in Loei province, Thailand, August 2, 2020. Royal Thai Army/Handout via REUTERS BANGKOK (Reuters) - Flash floods killed at least two people and swept through hundreds of houses in northern Thailand, authorities said after tropical storm Sinlaku dumped heavy rains on 18 provinces over the weekend. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176013-flash-floods-kill-two-in-thailand-storm-heads-for-myanmar/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 Kirsty Jones: Days remain to find backpacker's killer Kirsty Jones was backpacking in Thailand when she was killed in 2000 / FAMILY PHOTO Police investigating the murder of a Welsh backpacker in Thailand have just seven days left to find her killer. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176012-kirsty-jones-days-remain-to-find-backpackers-killer/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 CP clan ranked 21st richest in the world By THE NATION The family behind the Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group was named the 21st richest family in the world by Bloomberg this month. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176033-cp-clan-ranked-21st-richest-in-the-world/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 Thai e-vehicle industry set for rapid growth By THE NATION The Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT) says the EV market in Thailand is the most advanced among Asean countries and will grow quickly during 2025 to 2030. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176034-thai-e-vehicle-industry-set-for-rapid-growth/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 Law change to light up Thai medical cannabis market By The Nation The Public Health Ministry will propose an amendment to the Narcotic Act to the Cabinet on Tuesday (August 4), seeking to maximise the benefits of medical cannabis. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176035-law-change-to-light-up-thai-medical-cannabis-market/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 Snooker: Rocket Ronnie dispatches Thailand's Thepchaiya in double quick time England's Ronnie O'Sullivan beat Thailand's Thepchaiya Un-Nooh 10-2 in sparkling fashion at the World Snooker Championships in Sheffield, England yesterday afternoon (Thai time). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176036-snooker-rocket-ronnie-dispatches-thailands-thepchaiya-in-double-quick-time/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 Autopsy confirms death of key witness in Red Bull heir’s case was accidental A second autopsy, conducted on the body of Julachart Mardthong, a key defence witness in Red Bull heir’s hit-and-run case, has confirmed a police report that he died in an accident and that there was no foul play. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176037-autopsy-confirms-death-of-key-witness-in-red-bull-heir’s-case-was-accidental/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 Conte says he is committed to three-year project with Inter FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Serie A - Atalanta v Inter Milan - Stadio Atleti Azzurri, Bergamo, Italy - August 1, 2020 Inter Milan coach Antonio Conte reacts during the match, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) REUTERS/Alberto Lingria (Reuters) - Inter Milan coach Antonio Conte is committed to a three-year project with the club, he said on Monday, two days after his highly critical and typically outspoken outburst raised questions over his future with the Serie A outfit. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176041-conte-says-he-is-committed-to-three-year-project-with-inter/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 FIFA says no reason for Swiss authorities to investigate Infantino FILE PHOTO: The logo of FIFA is seen in front of its headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland September 26, 2017. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo BERN (Reuters) - Global soccer body FIFA has said there is no reason for Swiss authorities to launch criminal proceedings against its president Gianni Infantino who will continue in his role as normal. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176042-fifa-says-no-reason-for-swiss-authorities-to-investigate-infantino/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 Liverpool's title win a 'gift that keeps on giving', says owner Henry FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Manchester United - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - January 19, 2020 Liverpool owner John W. Henry before the match REUTERS/Phil Noble (Reuters) - Nearly 10 years after Fenway Sports Group took over Liverpool, owner John W. Henry said that he could not be prouder of the club after they won their first top flight league title for 30 years. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176043-liverpools-title-win-a-gift-that-keeps-on-giving-says-owner-henry/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted August 3, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 3, 2020 Former king Juan Carlos leaves Spain, reports say, amid corruption allegations By Joan Faus and Elena Rodriguez FILE PHOTO: Former Spanish king, Juan Carlos, leaves after attending the funeral ceremony of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Jean at the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Luxembourg, May 4, 2019. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir MADRID (Reuters) - Former king Juan Carlos has left Spain, local media reported on Monday, a dramatic exit designed to protect the monarchy after corruption allegations surfaced against him in recent months. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176044-former-king-juan-carlos-leaves spain-reports-say-amid-corruption-allegations/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 Virgin Galactic's Branson to fly into space in early 2021 FILE PHOTO: Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson speaks during an interview while attending the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S., April 11, 2019. REUTERS/Kelsey Brunner (Reuters) - Billionaire Richard Branson will fly into space on a Virgin Galactic rocketship early next year, the space tourism company he founded said on Monday, adding that it would raise new funds with a share offering. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176047-virgin-galactics-branson-to-fly-into-space-in-early-2021/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 Israeli aircraft hit Syria after squad tried to bomb border fence, military says Israeli soldiers rest near a gate in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights near the Israel-Syria frontier August 3, 2020. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli aircraft attacked targets in Syria on Monday, the military said, describing the strikes as retaliation for an attempted bombing of the border fence by an enemy squad. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176048-israeli-aircraft-hit-syria-after-squad-tried-to-bomb-border-fence-military-says/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 North Korea has 'probably' developed nuclear devices to fit ballistic missiles - U.N. report By Michelle Nichols FILE PHOTO: Intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) are driven past the stand with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and other high ranking officials during a military parade marking the 105th birth anniversary of country's founding father Kim Il Sung, in Pyongyang April 15, 2017. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - North Korea is pressing on with its nuclear weapons program and several countries believe it has "probably developed miniaturized nuclear devices to fit into the warheads of its ballistic missiles," according to a confidential U.N. report. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176049-north-korea-has-probably-developed-nuclear-devices-to-fit-ballistic-missiles-un-report/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 Chiang Rai: 18 Chinese men sneaked across the Mekong River Picture: 77kaoded Thai police are investigating an incident in which 18 Chinese men sneak across the Mekong River by boat. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176055-chiang-rai-18-chinese-men-sneaked-across-the-mekong-river/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 Pattaya: International marijuana smuggling gang operating out of Soi Bua Khao restaurant Picture: INN INN reported that an international marihuana smuggling operation was centered around the owner of the Jamjuree Restaurant in Soi Bua Khao, Pattaya. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176060-pattaya-international-marijuana-smuggling-gang-operating-out-of-soi-bua-khao-restaurant/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 Khon Kaen: Shootout with police near Bangkok Hospital - gold from Bung Kan robbery found Picture: Daily News A team of police tailing a suspect in a gold shop robbery in Bung Kan were engaged in a shootout with the suspect in Khon Kaen yesterday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176061-khon-kaen-shootout-with-police-near-bangkok-hospital-gold-from-bung-kan-robbery-found/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 Prachuap: Jilted husband kills father in law - family calls for protection as suspect escapes Picture: Sanook Police and forensic teams were called to a house in Ban Ngu Leuam in Koh Lak sub-district of Muang Prachuab Khirikhan on Sunday evening after a man was shot dead. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176062-prachuap-jilted-husband-kills-father-in-law-family-calls-for-protection-as-suspect-escapes/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 UTCC predicts 9.4% GDP contraction, up to Bt3trn in losses By The Nation Thanawat Polvichai, rector at UTCC The Covid-19 outbreak has punched a Bt2-trillion hole in the Thai economy, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC), which has cut its projection for this year’s GDP to a 9.4 per cent contraction. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176063-utcc-predicts-94-gdp-contraction-up-to-bt3trn-in-losses/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 Don't eat the mussels! Top marine doctor fears disease after mass collection at Jomtien Picture: Sanook A well known marine scientist went on Facebook to warn the public not to eat mussels washed ashore in the recent storm. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176064-dont-eat-the-mussels-top-marine-doctor-fears-disease-after-mass-collection-at-jomtien/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 AOT share price plummets 8.7% after move to assist King Power Duty free By The Nation Almost Bt80 billion was wiped off the value of Airports of Thailand (AOT) today when its stock price dropped 8.7 per cent to Bt49.75 per share following the board's move to assist King Power Duty Free (KPD) without first consulting shareholders. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176065-aot-share-price-plummets-87-after-move-to-assist-king-power-duty-free/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 Four found shot dead in Bangkok gambling den By THE NATION A police inspector was among four people found shot dead in a commercial building in Bangkok’s Yannawa district. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176072-four-found-shot-dead-in-bangkok-gambling-den/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 Thai man, 67, says he was conned by a Thai woman teacher - but she was already married! Picture: Sanook A 67 year old Thai man has gone to the police in Ratchaburi and filed documents with the court saying he was conned into love by a Thai teacher in Phangnga. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176078-thai-man-67-says-he-was-conned-by-a-thai-woman-teacher-but-she-was-already-married/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 British pound continues to do well against the baht - rise against dollar is the reason, says UK media File photo British expatriates in Thailand are likely to have been encouraged recently by an improvement in the Baht/British pound exchange rate. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176079-british-pound-continues-to-do-well-against-the-baht-rise-against-dollar-is-the-reason-says-uk-media/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 UK urges medicine suppliers to stockpile before Brexit transition ends FILE PHOTO: Illustration photo shows various medicine pills in their original packaging in Brussels, Belgium August 9, 2019. REUTERS/Yves Herman/Illustration LONDON (Reuters) - The British government has urged medicine suppliers to prepare for the country's exit from the EU single market and customs union on Dec. 31 by building up six weeks' worth of stocks in case of disruption to imports. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176081-uk-urges-medicine-suppliers-to-stockpile-before-brexit-transition-ends/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 COVID-19; Opportunity for Thailand’s Agricultural Products BANGKOK(NNT) - The Office of Agricultural Economics or OAE has joined hands with The Thai Chamber of Commerce to develop Thailand’s capabilities in agricultural economic information and the big data system. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176082-covid-19-opportunity-for-thailand’s-agricultural-products/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 Body of missing school principal in Phitsanulok found in Khan River By THE NATION The body of the principal of Ban Huay Hia School in Phitsanulok’s Nakhon Thai district was found by a military rescue team in Khan River on Monday evening. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1176083-body-of-missing-school-principal-in-phitsanulok-found-in-khan-river/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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