.png.3b3332cc2256ad0edbc2fe9404feeef0.png)
Jonathan Fairfield
-
Posts
13,313 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Downloads
Posts posted by Jonathan Fairfield
-
-
Floyd Mayweather is living his best life on Phuket in these vacation Instagrams
American boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has hung up his gloves and is taking a trip around the world to celebrate his new re-retirement.
-
Prayut dances away his woes in Kalasin
Wearing a Phu Tai shirt and dancing with local performers, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha enjoyed spending his Wednesday in the northeastern province of Kalasin for a one-day visit.
Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015758-prayut-dances-away-his-woes-in-kalasin/
-
Arrest warrant pending for Facebook Live arson
By Surachai Piraksa
The Nation
A man who published a Facebook Live post of him dousing his associate’s parents’ house in gasoline and setting it alight in Buri Ram’s Kaen Dong district over a grudge about an unpaid debt last Saturday has failed to surrender to police to hear charges of arson.
Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015757-arrest-warrant-pending-for-facebook-live-arson/
-
Suvarnabhumi "spiderwoman" latest: Police stopped her in middle of the night wandering the expressway
More details have emerged of what led up to the daring escapade of the European woman climbing at the airport yesterday.
-
Suvarnabhumi "spiderwoman" latest: Police stopped her in middle of the night wandering the expressway
More details have emerged of what led up to the daring escapade of the European woman climbing at the airport yesterday.
It has emerged that at 3am the woman - still unidentified but believed to be European - had been stopped while wandering about the expressway in the Rama IV area.
Highway police couldn't get any sense out of her so decided to take her to the tourist police at the airport.
The tourist police gave her food and water but likewise could not communicate with her at all.
It appears she was let go as she had not committed any crime then at 11 am she started climbing around the 6th floor aircraft viewing area.
Deputy airport director Kitipong Kitikhajorn and his teams swung into action to try to get her to come down but it all failed.
He said it was too dangerous to rush her due to danger to her and airport staff.
He added it was lucky that she had clambered some way down to the fourth floor before she finally fell onto two airbags that had been set up by firemen and airport medics.
She was taken to Samitivej hospital after her fall.
Netizens were glad to see that she was not hurt but many wondered what she was up to and praised the authorities for their swift action.
Some said if she wanted to be famous she had certainly done that.
But others were less happy at all the fuss caused by the foreigner.
Saraj Choomsuwan said: "I'd like to know what punishment she is going to get for that stunt" then added rather sarcastically. ""They gave her food and water...why not a discount coupon for travel all over Thailand?"
-- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2017-12-13 -
Floyd Mayweather is living his best life on Phuket in these vacation Instagrams
American boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has hung up his gloves and is taking a trip around the world to celebrate his new re-retirement.
The fighter returned to the scene for one fight this year after originally retiring in 2015.
The 40-year-old sports legend has landed in Phuket and appears to be living his best life, if we can judge by the recent Instagrams he shared with his 19.6 million followers.
Full story: https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/floyd-mayweather-living-best-life-phuket-vacation-instagrams/
-- © Copyright Coconuts Bangkok 2017-12-13 -
Prayut dances away his woes in Kalasin
Wearing a Phu Tai shirt and dancing with local performers, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha enjoyed spending his Wednesday in the northeastern province of Kalasin for a one-day visit.
Besides meeting with local people, Prayut gave away dozens of cows, buffaloes and agricultural tools to farmers before observing an irrigation development project in the afternoon.
He also visited Phu Tai Cultural Centre, a local fabric-looming cooperative following Royal initiative of HM Queen Sirikit.
Prayut has recently made frequent but brief field trips to distant provinces. On contrast to his trip to Trang last week to inspect flood management, this trip to Kalasin appeared to focus on local development as well as getting in touch with the locals.
While his trip in Songkhla and Pattani in late November did not end well – it was marked with confrontations between villagers and officers – Prayut managed to spend some of his time in Kalasin cheerfully doing the “serng” traditional dance with local girls.
He also reminded locals how his government had allocated Bt305 million for irrigation development and Bt1.4 billion for three road construction projects.
Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30333862
-- © Copyright The Nation 2017-12-13 -
Arrest warrant pending for Facebook Live arson
By Surachai Piraksa
The NationA man who published a Facebook Live post of him dousing his associate’s parents’ house in gasoline and setting it alight in Buri Ram’s Kaen Dong district over a grudge about an unpaid debt last Saturday has failed to surrender to police to hear charges of arson.
The post, which showed the man making rude remarks against the debtor, was widely shared on Thai social media, with criticism focusing on the wanton destruction of property and stupidity of live broadcasting an incriminating act.
In his latest post on Facebook, Arthit “Top Howdy” Chakkhum claimed his action had been motivated by drunkenness and anger.
He said he had just meant to urge his “friend” to repay the debt and the house had not been seriously damaged because the flames had been quickly extinguished. He also apologised for such an “ignorant” action that set a bad example for others.
However, the victim’s father has filed a police complaint.
Kaen Dong police superintendent Pol Colonel Sampat Srichanteuk said officers were gathering evidence on Wednesday to apply for arrest warrants for conspiracy to commit arson for Arthit and the person who took the video clip, given the audacity of the crime and the amount of public attention it has garnered.
Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30333855
-- © Copyright The Nation 2017-12-13 -
-
BREAKING: Incredible footage shows foreigner falling from Suvarnabhumi airport roof
Incredible footage shows the moment a woman falls after dangling from cables at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport.
-
BREAKING: Incredible footage shows foreigner falling from Suvarnabhumi airport roof
Incredible footage shows the moment a woman falls after dangling from cables at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport.
Security staff at the airport were called after reports that a woman was climbing from the third floor of the airport at around 11am on Wednesday .
The woman who had climbed up onto the structural cables spent two hours climbing and dangling from various cables.
The woman, who was described as ‘foreign’ and aged between 20-30 refused to speak to rescue workers or give any explanation for the reasons behind her dangerous stunt.
While the woman was hanging from the cables rescue workers managed to install a large inflatable bed that would catch her if she were to fall - which is exactly what happened.
Footage from the scene shows the woman lose her grip as she attempts to move from one cable to another, saved by the inflatable bed below.
Workpoint News reported that the woman, who still refused to talk to rescue workers, had tattoos of the 2014 Olympic rings on her wrists, leading some to speculate she was an Olympic gymnast.
-- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2017-12-13 -
US couple arrested for taking naked selfies in Thailand have been released from jail
Image: San Diego Gay and Lesbian News
Two American men who were arrested in Thailand for posting naked photos to Instagram have reportedly been released from jail and are heading home to San Diego.
-
US couple arrested for taking naked selfies in Thailand have been released from jail
Image: San Diego Gay and Lesbian News
Two American men who were arrested in Thailand for posting naked photos to Instagram have reportedly been released from jail and are heading home to San Diego.
Joseph Dasilva, 38, and Travis Dasilva, 36, were arrested at Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport last month after images posted to their ‘Travelling Butts’ Instagram account showed them dropping their trousers at various religious sites around Thailand.
The photos, one of which showed the men with their trousers down at Wat Arun temple, went viral and quickly caught the attention of the Thai authorities who arrested the married couple as they tried to depart Thailand on November 28th.
It had been reported the couple faced up to seven years in jail for breaching Thailand’s strict Computer Crimes Act.
However, on Friday the San Diego Gay and Lesbian News reported that a Thai court dismissed the charges against the men, who had been held jail since their arrest.
The men were instead handed over to Immigration Police who are processing their deportation.
“They wanted me to thank everyone for their thoughts prayers and concerns,” said Robert Rodriguez, a friend of the couple.
“They send all their love to their friends that have supported them,” he added.
Last week, it was reported that the men had paid a fine of 5,000 baht each following their arrest.
Commenting at the time of their arrest, Thai government officials said: “This is a reminder that everyone should have respect for Thai religion and culture.”
-- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2017-12-10UPDATE:
Travis Dasilva contacted Thaivisa to inform us that the recently created 'Travelling Butts' Instagram account is nothing to do with the either of the men mentioned in the story above. He says the original account was removed from Instagram and remains offline. We've corrected the story above.
-
Norwegian man says Thai wife and policeman lover framed him and got him deported
Image: TNews
A 68 year old Norwegian man has gone to Thai media to appeal for justice after he was deported.
He claims that his Thai wife - in collusion with a policeman who is her new love interest - framed him by planting a gun at his house.
-
Norwegian man says Thai wife and policeman lover framed him and got him deported
Image: TNews
A 68 year old Norwegian man has gone to Thai media to appeal for justice after he was deported.
He claims that his Thai wife - in collusion with a policeman who is her new love interest - framed him by planting a gun at his house.
He also believes that he is the victim of trumped up charges initiated by the police that called him a threat to society.
Vidar Petersen spoke to Tnews and other media from an unspecified location. He was deported from Thailand in May.
Tnews said that he had lost everything - 34 rai of land, a Mercedes Benz and another car, motorbikes, cash. But worst of all he has not seen his son for two years and now he is desperate for help.
Trouble started in May 2013 when police arrived during a party at his house in Tha Bor district of Nong Khai.
They found a .38 gun under the seat of a car. He had no licence for the gun.
He denied it was his and believes it was planted.
He paid 80,000 to a policeman to get him off the rap even though he said he was innocent. But the matter still came to court.
Image: TNews
Then he was picked up off the street while walking his dog - this time was the charge of causing annoyance to neighbors by threatening them with a knife.
He believed these were trumped up charges at the behest of his wife. On the video he called her a greedy, stupid woman. She has disappeared with the deeds, the vehicles, his son - everything has gone, he said.
He spent hundreds of thousands on a female lawyer who proved useless.
All his own efforts to locate his wife and child failed - then he was deported.
He said he has been the victim of "high ranking police" and that his life was like "a funeral without a body".
He was deported on May 16th and now has no prospect of getting back to Thailand to sort out his life and has appealed to the media for help.
Source: http://www.tnews.co.th/contents/bg/388095
-- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2017-12-08 -
A new craze in Bangkok... Puzzle room the ultimate experience to test you. Hidden passages, unique themes, high tech props, CAN YOU ESCAPE IN 60 MINUTES?
We’ve all seen the movies where the main character escapes the room or diffuses the bomb at the very last second, and I agree it happens in Hollywood much too often.
But as an escape room owner I can assure you it can happen in real life – you can really be like your favorite superhero at Puzzle Room Bangkok!
Each room here is designed with its own distinct themes, missions, and hints. Here’s what sets us apart from other escape rooms out there:
1. Attention to detail and interior design. You can check out the pictures at www.puzzleroombangkok.com or at our Facebook, or Instagram
2. Players are more than welcome to take pictures in the room after the game!
3. High tech props as well as unexpected surprises!
4. Unique themes and exciting stories!
5. Easy to find and convenient working hours!
6. And all of this is quite easy on the wallet, to top it all off!It’s an unforgettable experience – the excitement and adrenaline take forever to wear off!
Emotions run high from the moment the clock starts to those last few moments when you inch ever closer to setting yourself free… Beware, it’s dangerously fun!
Signing off, Puzzle Room Bangkok
-
Are you looking to rent a car while in Thailand? Look no further than ExpatCarRent
Renting a car in Pattaya is easy with ExpatCarRent.
A large fleet of vehicles from small to large at great prices
-
Blue Horizon Developments signs on World Corporate Golf Challenge Thailand 2018 Title Sponsor
Fore Management Group is delighted to announce Blue Horizon Developments have signed as the Title Sponsor for The Blue Horizon World Corporate Golf Challenge Thailand 2018
Qualifiers will take place between February and April and will be played, at a variety of premium golf courses in Bangkok, Phuket and Hua Hin. The top 10% of teams from each qualifier will qualify for the Thailand Final, being played on the 28th of April at Laguna Golf Phuket. The winner of the Blue Horizon World Corporate Challenge Thailand 2018 Grand Final will represent Thailand at the World Final in Cascais, Portugal in June 2018.
Blue Horizon CEO Andres Pira commented, “We at Blue Horizon are proud and honoured to be a part of the World Corporate Golf Challenge Thailand 2018. We are especially looking forward to welcome all the players to our beautiful Island of Phuket at the Thailand Grand Final, where we will be offering one of our luxurious condos as a hole in one prize!”
Chris Watson (Director of Fore Management Group) WCGC Thailand Licence holder commented, “We are delighted to have Blue Horizon, one of Thailand’s premier property developers join as Title Sponsor for WCGC Thailand 2018. We look forward to what will be a great event and wish all competitors the best of luck”
About Blue Horizon
Blue Horizon was established fifteen years ago and has a strong reputation in providing high end quality developments. At Blue Horizon we pride ourselves in transforming our customers vision into a tangible structure that generates new investments and exponential returns to the communities served. In the last few years we have introduced our larger developments, which include both condominium and villa developments.
These developments include ;Skylight villas , The Beachfront Condominiums, Signature Villas, Himalai Oceanfront Condominiums and Grand Himalai Oceanfront Condominiums. To find out more about Blue Horizon Developments visit: http://www.bluehorizon-thailand.com/
About the World Corporate Thailand
The World Corporate Golf Challenge is the biggest corporate golf tournament in the world and since its inception 22 years ago, over one million golfers have competed across the globe for the chance to represent their company and country at the World Finals.
Recent years have been a period of significant development for the WCGC, building on the success of the previous years and World Finals in Scotland, Sotogrande, Spain, and Cascais, Portugal. The World Final continues to be broadcast by Golfing World TV to over 50 broadcasters with an estimated home reach of 350 million globally. The World Final continues to also covered by Time and Fortune magazines.
To find out more about WCGC Thailand visit:
https://thailand.worldcorporategolfchallenge.com
-
Inspire & Thaivisa Gala Dinner with Frank Bruno at Four Points by Sheraton
When - Wednesday, 17 January 2018 at 19:30–22:30
Where - Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok, Sukhumvit 15
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1299211190182797/
-
Mum put ‘naughty’ girl in chains ‘to protect her’
A 33-year-old Myanmar woman, who received officials’ warning for putting her seven-year-old daughter in chains in front of their apartment in Phuket’s Muang district, claimed she did so out of love and caring because the “naughty” girl could be harmed or run over by a car, officials said.
Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014568-mum-put-‘naughty’-girl-in-chains-‘to-protect-her’/
-
Mum put ‘naughty’ girl in chains ‘to protect her’
A 33-year-old Myanmar woman, who received officials’ warning for putting her seven-year-old daughter in chains in front of their apartment in Phuket’s Muang district, claimed she did so out of love and caring because the “naughty” girl could be harmed or run over by a car, officials said.
After an image of the chained girl was shared on Thai social media, and subsequent child abuse complaints, Phuket children and family home care head Atchara Surakul and other officials went to inspect the apartment at 10am on Tuesday.They told the family via a Myanmar language interpreter that they couldn’t chain a child, then took the mother, stepfather and children to Muang Phuket Police Station to record the incident.
Officials took the girl and her nine-year-old brother into temporary care pending an inquiry into the family’s situation.
Atchara said the mother claimed that the girl was naughty and the chain was used to keep her from harm while the mother took care of a one-month-old child born to her and her new Myanmar husband. The couple both worked in the construction worker industry.
Officials said the seven-year-old girl also had bruises, and the mother had admitted hitting her for being naughty.
The Myanmar woman, whose name was withheld pending investigation, has five children – four of them from her previous husband. Three of these – the “naughty” girl and her siblings aged 17 and 9 – came to stay with her in Thailand five months ago.
Atchara said the authorities did not want to take the children away, but they had to move two of the children as a temporary measure. She said officials would talk to the mother about how to raise children. A multidiscipline team would also discuss concrete ways to help the family.
Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30333236
-- © Copyright The Nation 2017-12-05 -
Driver’s licence health rules to become stricter
The Department of Land Transport (DLT) is preparing a ministerial regulation to prohibit those with five health issues from obtaining a driver’s licence.
Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014566-driver’s-licence-health-rules-to-become-stricter/
-
Driver’s licence health rules to become stricter
The Department of Land Transport (DLT) is preparing a ministerial regulation to prohibit those with five health issues from obtaining a driver’s licence.
It will be implemented early next year, according to DLT deputy director-general Kamol Buranapong.The department was in the process of consulting with the Medical Council and drafting new health criteria for licences.
They will include five new issues barring an applicant’s eligibility: epileptic seizures, high blood pressure, brain diseases, myocardial infarction and severe diabetes. “It will take about 2-3 months to pass the regulation, hence it should be in effect around February,” Kamol said.
There are already five diseases that prohibit a person from obtaining a driver’s licence: elephantiasis, TB, leprosy, alcoholism and drug addiction.
Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30333233
-- © Copyright The Nation 2017-12-05 -
Raids net illicit cigarettes and handbags, but smugglers escape
Police and Army officers raided a storage area containing allegedly smuggled cigarettes in Songkhla’s Sadao district and seized 791 boxes worth Bt11 million on Tuesday.
Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014565-raids-net-illicit-cigarettes-and-handbags-but-smugglers-escape/
Phuket DMCR officials appeal for help in finding ‘coral sitting’ diver
in Phuket News
Posted
Phuket DMCR officials appeal for help in finding ‘coral sitting’ diver
Tanyaluk Sakoot
The Phuket DMCR officials are seeking any information that will help them track down the 'coral sitting' diver. Photo: Go Eco Phuket
PHUKET: Officers from the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) Phuket Office have appealed to the public for any information that will help them identify and locate the diver captured in a photo sitting on coral at Racha Yai Island over the weekend.
The diver in question was caught sitting on a coral reef at Bungalow Bay, Racha Yai Island,while taking a photo.
Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-dmcr-officials-appeal-for-help-in-finding-coral-sitting-diver-65128.php#laG8Gjx8F41HjiuV.97