webfact Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Police name victim found floating in the sea off Koh Larn last week - he's American Picture: Thai News Agency PATTAYA: -- Pattaya police have named the man in diving gear found floating in the sea off Koh Larn last week. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959920-police-name-victim-found-floating-in-the-sea-off-koh-larn-last-week-hes-american/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Killer Phuket visa run driver charged with reckless driving, fined B150,000 Eakkapop Thongtub The K.B.V Visa Run vehicle is removed from the scene of the accident. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET:-- The visa run van driver who crashed his vehicle in Phang Nga yesterday (Dec 21) killing three passengers and injuring a further seven has been charged with reckless driving and fined B150,000 police confirmed today (Dec 22). Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959883-killer-phuket-visa-run-driver-charged-with-reckless-driving-fined-b150000/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Largest orange farm in Chiang Mai now seized for land reform CHIANG MAI: -- Thanatorn Orange Farm, Thailand's biggest orange farm, and one of Chiang Mai's famous tourist attractions, is facing seizure by the state after its owner could not produce official documents to prove its legal ownership. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959857-largest-orange-farm-in-chiang-mai -now-seized-for-land-reform/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Khon Kaen's "python flying circus" - it's no laughing matter! Picture: Thairath KHON KAEN: -- Khon Kaen airport has stepped up security after a commercial airliner went over a two meter long python on the runway. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959921-khon-kaens-python-flying-circus-its-no-laughing-matter/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Wife of convicted murderer "Dr Suphat" let out of jail under Royal Amnesty Picture: Thairath PHETCHABURI: -- The third wife of convicted murderer Dr Suphat Laohawatana was released from Phetchaburi Prison yesterday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959923-wife-of-convicted-murderer-dr-suphat-let-out-of-jail-under-royal-amnesty/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Council chief blows a gasket in Facebook rant about littering tourists Picture: Sanook CHONBURI: -- The well known chief of the Bang Saen municipality has gone online to have a withering rant about tourists messing up his beach. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959924-council-chief-blows-a-gasket-in-facebook-rant-about-littering-tourists/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Double whammy as man flips his car - then has his phone and money stolen by "Good Samaritans" Picture: Daily News BANGKOK: -- The story of a man who fell asleep at the wheel, flipped his car then had his iPhone and money stolen, is doing the rounds of Thai social media. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959925-double-whammy-as-man-flips-his-car-then-has-his-phone-and-money-stolen-by-good-samaritans/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Encroachment raids continue in Phetchabun - but owners and investors aren't home Picture: Manager Online PHETCHABUN: -- An 80 person strong raiding party continued its work in Phetchabun yesterday gathering evidence of encroachment on forest land in the Phu Thap Boek hillside area. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959926-encroachment-raids-continue-in-phetchabun-but-owners-and-investors-arent-home/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Police expand probe into Dhammakaya Foundation’s alleged land grab BANGKOK: -- Police continue their investigation into land occupation in southern provinces by Dhammakaya Foundation headed by Phra Dhammachayo. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959927-police-expand-probe-into-dhammakaya-foundation’s-alleged-land-grab/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Passenger vans are the champion of road accidents among public transport services BANGKOK: -- Passenger vans rank the Number One culprit of all public transport services involved in road accidents with a monthly average of 19.5 accidents resulting in a monthly average of 9.4 deaths. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959928-passenger-vans-are-the-champion-of-road-accidents-among-public-transport-services/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Police in Udon Thani warn of fake 10-baht coins UDON THANI: -- Udon Thani police have warned members of the public to be aware of fake 10-baht coins after a convenience store filed a complaint with Muang district police that it received 300 fake 10-baht coins from a woman who asked for exchange of banknotes. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959929-police-in-udon-thani-warn-of-fake-10-baht-coins/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Top ten promising businesses for 2017 BANGKOK: -- Medical and beauty care services retains the No 1 promising business for the sixth consecutive year, scoring 94.1 out of a total of 100 points, said Mr Wachira Khunthaveethep, assistant director of the Centre of Economic and Business forecast of University of Thai Chamber of Commerce, disclosed on Thursday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959930-top-ten-promising-businesses-for-2017/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Ban Song Khorn declared Zika free zone UBON RATCHATHANI: -- Ubon Ratchathani provincial officials have declared Tambon Song Khorn of Po Sai district Zika-free zone after it was proven that no new Zika cases were reported following the expiry of 28-day monitoring period. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959931-ban-song-khorn-declared-zika-free-zone/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 King expresses condolences over terror attack in Berlin His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun sent a letter of condolences to German President over the Monday’s terror attack in Berlin in which a suspected terrorist rammed a truck into a Christmas market, killing at least 12 people and injuring dozen others. The King said in the letter: “I am saddened by reports of the truck attack in Berlin which caused loss of lives and injuries. I wish to extend my sincere condolences and sympathy to Your Excellency and through you to those who have suffered loss and bereavement in this gruesome incident. Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/king-expresses-condolences-terror-attack-berlin/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2016-12-23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Passengers happy with new boat service in Klong Saen Saeb BANGKOK: -- Most passengers are satisfied with the service of new boats in Klong Saen Saeb after one week of test run by Krobkrua Khonsong Company. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959932-passengers-happy-with-new-boat-service-in-klong-saen-saeb/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Bus of 40 students crashes with Pajero driven by British resident By Digital Admin - PATTAYA: -- At 11am, on the morning of December 22, Pattaya police received reports of an accident involving a school coach and a car driven by a British expat. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959933-bus-of-40-students-crashes-with-pajero-driven-by-british-resident/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Walking Street attackers claim beaten tourist groped girlfriend first By Digital Admin - PATTAYA: -- The foreign tourist who was beaten unconscious by a group of Thai men in Walking Street last night has been identified as twenty-two year old Norwegian Mr Ole Magnus Brathen. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959934-walking-street-attackers-claim-beaten-tourist-groped-girlfriend-first/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Ping Pong Show: Prayuth loses his balls in Wednesday's workout By Coconuts Bangkok Sadly, Thai prime minister isn’t great with ping pong. Photo: Royal Thai Government BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha lost all three ping pong matches against government staff and press. The matches were the highlight of this week’s Wednesday Workout at Government House. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959935-ping-pong-show-prayuth-loses-his-balls-in-wednesdays-workout/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Traffic police website hacked By THE NATION BANGKOK: -- HACKERS ALLEGEDLY allied with the movement opposed to the single Internet gateway planned by the government have compromised the computer system of the National Police Bureau’s Traffic Police Division, threatening the integrity of traffic management and monitoring operations. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959936-traffic-police-website-hacked/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Political parties must report sources of MP salaries: CDC By THE NATION BANGKOK: -- THE CONSTITUTION Drafting Commission (CDC) has introduced new rules requiring political parties to keep records and publicise the salaries of MPs as well as the source of the funds, drafter Chartchai Na Chiangmai said yesterday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959937-political-parties-must-report-sources-of-mp-salaries-cdc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Truck rampage damage could reach Bt2.5 By KITTIPONG MANEERIT THE NATION Ekkapot BANGKOK: -- DAMAGE to 41 cars and motorcycles that the allegedly drug-addled driver of a six-wheeled truck ploughed into in downtown Bangkok on Wednesday afternoon could amount to Bt2.5 million, police said yesterday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959938-truck-rampage-damage-could-reach-bt25/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Education authority cites ‘focal points’ to improve Thai education system By THE NATION BANGKOK: -- THAILAND’s independent education authority is urging the public to follow the “focal points” of an international survey that caused alarm and created calls for reform of the whole education system after it gave the country’s students low scores on a global scale. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959939-education-authority-cites-‘focal-points’-to-improve-thai-education-system/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Media up in arms over plan for ‘intrusive’ law By KASAMAKORN CHANWANPEN THE NATION Kanit Six journalism bodies suggest self-regulation mechanism to protect freedoms BANGKOK: -- SIX MEDIA organisations yesterday demanded that the junta-backed media reform committee reconsider the draft of the media bill and proposed a counter draft, which includes a committee as a self-regulating mechanism and aims to protect media rights and freedom. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959940-media-up-in-arms-over-plan-for-‘intrusive’-law/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 ‘Front command’ team’s road map aims to end violence in deep South By JITRAPORN SENAWONG THE NATION Udomdech Cabinet to consider project for three main working plans to be implemented next year BANGKOK: -- THE “front command” team, led by Deputy Defence Minister General Udomdech Sitabutr, will submit its road map to the Cabinet on Tuesday, according to team secretary Panu Uthairat. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959941-‘front-command’-team’s-road-map-aims-to-end-violence-in-deep-south/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Police arrest suspects allegedly planning Christmas bombings in Australian city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Trump and Putin call for stronger nuclear forces WASHINGTON: -- Donald Trump has called for the US to greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear weapons capability. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959943-trump-and-putin-call-for-stronger-nuclear-forces/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Syrian army retakes full control of Aleppo ALEPPO: -- The Syrian army said on Thursday it had retaken full control of Aleppo after evacuating the last rebel fighters from the city. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959944-syrian-army-retakes-full-control-of-aleppo/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Tunisian suspect’s fingerprints found in cab of Berlin truck attack BERLIN: -- There is a ‘high probability’ that the Tunisian suspect they are hunting in connection with the Berlin truck attack is the perpetrator, Germany’s Interior Minister has confirmed. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959945-tunisian-suspect’s-fingerprints-found-in-cab-of-berlin-truck-attack/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Russian student jailed for attempting to join ISIL MOSCOW: -- A Russian student has been sentenced to four and a half years in jail for attempting to enter Syria and join the so-called Islamic State. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959946-russian-student-jailed-for-attempting-to-join-isil/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Gülen denies involvement in murder of Russian envoy to Turkey ANKARA: -- Exiled Turkish cleric Fethullah Gülen has denied any involvement in the killing of the Russian ambassador in Ankara, after the Turkish president said the assassin was one of his followers. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959947-gülen-denies-involvement-in-murder-of-russian-envoy-to-turkey/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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