THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 26 Sep 2017

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Video: Is Pattaya a tourist town or a mafia town? Questions asked after driver hemmed in

 

 

The "black plate mafia" were blamed after a clip showing more illegal behavior in Pattaya hit the internet.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004152-video-is-pattaya-a-tourist-town-or-a-mafia-town-questions-asked-after-driver-hemmed-in/

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Nineteen year old beauty clinic worker found stabbed to death in Bang Bua Thong

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Police were called to an apartment block in Bang Bua Thong, Nonthaburi, after friends of a 19 year old beauty clinic worker made a gruesome discovery.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004163-nineteen-year-old-beauty-clinic-worker-found-stabbed-to-death-in-bang-bua-thong/

 

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Boxing world champ turns cop in Sisaket

 

Picture: Daily News

 

SISAKET: -- WBC Super Fly Weight champion of the world Wisaksin Wang-ek was inducted into the police force in the north eastern Thai province of Sisaket yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004164-boxing-world-champ-turns-cop-in-sisaket/

 

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"Most hated German in Thailand" on the move after yet another country bans him

 

Picture: FB Benjamin Holst

 

Benjamin Holst - known as the most hated German in Thailand - has been booted out of South Korea.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004165-most-hated-german-in-thailand-on-the-move-after-yet-another-country-bans-him/

 

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Uncertainty hovers over Yingluck verdict tomorrow

By POLITICAL NEWS DESK 
THE NATION

 

File photo

 

Questions raised whether Court will postpone reading again as ex-pm not expected to appear.
 

ALL EYES will be on the Supreme Court tomorrow when it is set to deliver a verdict on fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, who is accused of negligence in preventing corruption and irregularities in her government’s controversial rice-pledging scheme. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004166-uncertainty-hovers-over-yingluck-verdict-tomorrow/

 

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Police hunt for more suspects in Yingluck escape investigation

By THE NATION

 

 

POLICE are searching for a man who allegedly met former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra at the Cambodia border after she travelled from Bangkok to Sa Kaew province.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004167-police-hunt-for-more-suspects-in-yingluck-escape-investigation/

 

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Senior monks summoned in temple scam

By KORNKAMOL AKSORNDEJ 
THE NATION

 

Prime Minister’s Office Minister Omsin Chiwaphruek.

 

Sangha supreme council ‘not involved’

 

POLICE have summoned four senior monks to answer charges related to a temple-subsidy corruption scandal. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004168-senior-monks-summoned-in-temple-scam/

 

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Soldiers get more jail time for attack on community over Tungkum mine

By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM 
THE NATION

 

Seven female activists, who have been charged in a public assembly case in relation to the Tungkum gold mine, appear at Loei Provincial Court yesterday to respond to a court summons.

 

TWO SOLDIERS who led an armed attack on a local community near Tungkum gold mine to open a blockade on a gold transportation route had their sentences extended yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004169-soldiers-get-more-jail-time-for-attack-on-community-over-tungkum-mine/

 

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Siemens touts biomass for Thai climate change goals

By CIMI SUCHON TAN 
THE NATION

 

Willi Meixner, CEO of Siemens’ Power

 

GERMAN ENGINEERING giant Siemens will help Thailand attain its renewable energy goals in turning biomass to fuels to comply with the reduction of carbon emissions under the Paris Accord, said Willi Meixner, CEO of its Power and Gas Division.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004170-siemens-touts-biomass-for-thai-climate-change-goals/

 

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Vested interests block meaningful reforms as government remains too vague: Banthoon

By WICHIT CHAITRONG 
THE NATION

 

 

DO NOT EXPECT major government successes in implementing the next major round of reforms, a banking executive has warned.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004171-vested-interests-block-meaningful-reforms-as-government-remains-too-vague-banthoon/

 

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OPINION

A human rights-based way forward for Thailand

By John Draper, Atipong Pathanasethpong 
Special to The Nation

 

Thailand’s militarised state routinely ignores leading human rights NGOs and supranational organisations such as Amnesty International and the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004172-a-human-rights-based-way-forward-for-thailand/

 

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Central bank probes alleged malpractice by some commercial banks

By Thai PBS

 

The Bank of Thailand is investigating to find out whether some commercial banks or their staff are engaged in a malpractice of advising their customers with big cash deposits to avoid paying income tax on bank interests which exceed 40,000 baht.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004173-central-bank-probes-alleged-malpractice-by-some-commercial-banks/

 

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North Korea says U.S. 'declared war,' warns it could shoot down U.S. bombers

By Michelle Nichols and Christine Kim

 

North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho addresses the 72nd United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 23, 2017. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

 

NEW YORK/SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea's foreign minister said on Monday President Donald Trump had declared war on North Korea and that Pyongyang reserved the right to take countermeasures, including shooting down U.S. bombers even if they are not in its air space.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004176-north-korea-accuses-us-of-declaring-war/

 

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Merkel tries to build coalition after vote that puts far right in parliament

By Caroline Copley and Emma Thomasson

 

Christian Democratic Union CDU party leader and German Chancellor Angela Merkel reacts after winning the German general election (Bundestagswahl) in Berlin, Germany, September 24, 2017. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

 

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's Angela Merkel began the tough task of trying to build a government on Monday after securing a fourth term as chancellor, urging the centre-left Social Democrats not the shut the door on a re-run of their "grand coalition".

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004177-merkel-tries-to-build-coalition-after-vote-that-puts-far-right-in-parliament/

 

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Turnout high as Iraqi Kurds defy threats to hold independence vote

By Maher Chmaytelli and Michael Georgy

 

Iraqi Kurdish President Masoud Barzani casts his vote during Kurds independence referendum in Erbil, Iraq September 25, 2017. REUTERS/Azad Lashkari

 

ERBIL/SULAIMANIYA, Iraq (Reuters) - Kurds voted in large numbers in an independence referendum in northern Iraq on Monday, ignoring pressure from Baghdad, threats from Turkey and Iran, and international warnings that the vote may ignite yet more regional conflict.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004178-turnout-high-as-iraqi-kurds-defy-threats-to-hold-independence-vote/

 

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Britain's Prince Harry makes first public appearance with girlfriend

 

Britain's Prince Harry and his girlfriend actress Meghan Markle watch the wheelchair tennis event during the Invictus Games in Toronto, Ontario, Canada September 25, 2017. REUTERS/Mark Blinch

 

TORONTO (Reuters) - Britain's Prince Harry and American girlfriend Meghan Markle made their first formal public appearance together on Monday, with the couple holding hands and watching a wheelchair tennis match at the Invictus Games in Toronto.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004179-britains-prince-harry-makes-first-public-appearance-with-girlfriend/

 

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Too early to say if UK has made sufficient progress in Brexit talks - Irish PM

 

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May welcomes Ireland's Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to Downing Street in London, September 25, 2017. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Monday it was not possible to say that Britain had made sufficient progress to move onto the next phase of Brexit talks with the European Union, adding there was a "bit of a way to go yet".

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004180-too-early-to-say-if-uk-has-made-sufficient-progress-in-brexit-talks-irish-pm/

 

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U.S. healthcare bill appears doomed after Collins says no

By Susan Cornwell and Richard Cowan

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) departs after the weekly Republican caucus policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S. September 19, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A last ditch Republican effort to repeal Obamacare appeared doomed late on Monday after Senator Susan Collins became the third Republican senator to announce opposition to the bill.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004181-us-healthcare-bill-appears-doomed-after-collins-says-no/

 

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Bangkok-Korat high speed rail project to break ground in November

 

 

BANGKOK, 26th September 2017 (NNT) – The Ministry of Transport expects the construction of the first stretch of the Bangkok - Nakhon Ratchasima high speed rail project to commence in November. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004188-bangkok-korat-high-speed-rail-project-to-break-ground-in-november/

 

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"Foreign" girl, 13, says she was sold to a karaoke lounge in Bangkok

 

Picture: Sanook

 

BANGKOK: -- A story was posted on Facebook after a 13 year old girl ran out of a karaoke lounge in tears claiming she had been sold.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004189-foreign-girl-13-says-she-was-sold-to-a-karaoke-lounge-in-bangkok/

 

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Lanna Wellness tourism campaign launched to promote hot springs in Chiang Rai

 

 

CHIANG RAI, 26 September 2017 (NNT) - Chiang Rai province launched a Lanna Wellness tourism campaign over the weekend, promoting local hot springs. 

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004190-lanna-wellness-tourism-campaign-launched-to-promote-hot-springs-in-chiang-rai/

 

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MoL joins hands with 15 agencies to promote Thailand as Kitchen of the World

 

BANGKOK, 26 September 2017 (NNT) – The Ministry of Labor's Permanent Secretary has cooperated with 15 agencies to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on promoting Thailand as Kitchen of the World. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004191-mol-joins-hands-with-15-agencies-to-promote-thailand-as-kitchen-of-the-world/

 

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"English teacher out!" Student power calls for an end to violence and foul mouthed teacher

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A mass student protest with placards and chanting called for a female English teacher causing trouble at a Chumporn school to be sacked.

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004192-english-teacher-out-student-power-calls-for-an-end-to-violence-and foul-mouthed-teacher/

 

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North Korea moving airplanes, boosting defence after U.S. bomber flight - Yonhap

 

FILE PHOTO: A North Korean flag flies on a mast at the Permanent Mission of North Korea in Geneva October 2, 2014. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

 

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea has been moving airplanes and boosting defences on its east coast after the United States dispatched B-1B bombers to the Korean peninsula over the weekend, South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reported on Tuesday, citing the country's spy agency.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004194-north-korea-moving-airplanes-boosting-defence-after-us-bomber-flight-yonhap/

 

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Suspected "Door Knocker Rapist" arrested at hometown in Korat

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A man suspected of being the man known as the "Door Knocker Rapist" was arrested hiding in his home town of Bua Yai in Nakorn Ratchasima yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004195-suspected-door-knocker-rapist-arrested-at-hometown-in-korat/

 

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New BTS trains will have space for wheelchairs

 

Picture: Daily News

 

BANGKOK: -- BTS have unveiled new trains that are expected to go into service over the next two years.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004197-new-bts-trains-will-have-space-for-wheelchairs/

 

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Thailand prime minister to visit White House on October 3

Reuters Staff

 

FILE PHOTO: Thailand's Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha addresses the United Nations General Assembly in the Manhattan borough of New York, U.S. September 21, 2016. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha at the White House on Oct. 3, the White House said in a statement.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004199-thailand-prime-minister-to-visit-white-house-on-october-3/

 

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Pattaya police chief wants a word with taxi and Uber fighters - they said they're "busy"

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The chief of police in Pattaya was stung into action after foreign tourists and widespread social media coverage featured a taxi driver and a Uber driver fighting in a store car park.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004200-pattaya-police-chief-wants-a-word-with-taxi-and-uber-fighters-they said-theyre-busy/

 

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78 year old German killed in his Chalong home

At the scene, police found 78 year old Johann Friedrich Speckbacher dead on the floor, next to a dining table with traces of rope still around his neck.

By Nattha Thepbamrung and Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

  

Last night (September 25), 52 year old Niran Pratumsin surrendered herself to police confessing that she had killed her husband in the house they lived.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004204-78-year-old-german-killed-in-his-chalong-home/

 

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Shareholder lodges complaint with DSI over CTH shutdown

BY THE NATION

By SOMLUCK SRIMALEE
THE NATION

 

 

A MINOR shareholder of CTH yesterday filed a complaint with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) for the company to be investigated in the wake of a June ruling by the Central Bankruptcy Court that rejected a rehabilitation plan for the cable TV operator and ordered it to enter bankruptcy.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/shareholder-lodges-complaint-dsi-cth-shutdown/24537/