First-year student dies in Bangkok road crash

By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- A first-year technology university student was killed after his SUV ran off the road and crashed into trees early Friday.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004692-first-year-student-dies-in-bangkok-road-crash/

 

Wind blows down aluminum ceiling boards at train station

By The Nation

 

 

A thunderstorm blew off some aluminum ceiling boards at Bang Rak Yai station of the purple line electric train system in Nonthaburi on Thursday night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004695-wind-blows-down-aluminum-ceiling-boards-at-purple-line-train-station/

 

Bangkok bicycle lanes: One big waste of money says Thai media

 

Picture: Manager Online 

 

Thai media has said that plans to introduce bicycle lanes across Bangkok are in ruins.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004697-bangkok-bicycle-lanes-one-big-waste-of-money-says-thai-media/

 

It’s official! Nokia 3310 3G to launch in Thailand in October. Here’s how much it will cost

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD

 

 

Nokia has confirmed it will launch a 3G version of the iconic Nokia 3310 mobile phone in Thailand.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/official-nokia-3310-3g-launch-thailand-october-heres-much-will-cost/24613/

Gas lighter explosion engulfs Samut Prakan house in flames

By The Nation

 

An aged owner of a house in Samut Prakan’s Mueang district lit joss sticks to prepare for bed on Thursday, but her gas lighter instead exploded, causing her house to be engulfed in a blaze.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004700-gas-lighter-explosion-engulfs-samut-prakan-house-in-flames/

 

Ten year old boy "hero" slashed by father as he tries to save his mum

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A ten year old boy tried to stop his enraged father from slashing his mother's throat yesterday and was seriously injured as a result.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004701-ten-year-old-boy-hero-slashed-by-father-as-he-tries-to-save-his-mum/

 

Justice Department, FBI resist lawmaker demands for 'Trump dossier' files: officials

By Mark Hosenball

 

U.S. President Donald Trump reacts as he arrives at the White House from Indianapolis, in Washington D.C., U.S. September 27, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department and the FBI are resisting demands from a Republican lawmaker to hand over documents about a former British spy's dossier on purported Russian support for Donald Trump's 2016 election campaign, because the FBI has its own open criminal investigation, officials said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004702-justice-department-fbi-resist-lawmaker-demands-for-trump-dossier-files-officials/

 

Don't drink the water - someone just dumped feces in it

 

Picture: Sanook

 

LAMPANG: -- Villagers in Lampang in northern Thailand were in uproar after pictures of a truck that sucks waste from septic tanks were posted on Facebook.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004703-dont-drink-the-water-someone-just-dumped-feces-in-it/

 

Video: Malaysian big bikers on tour ignoring the Thai laws!

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A dash cam video from south Thailand posted on Facebook showed a gang of Malaysian bikers blocking an intersection so their mates could whiz through a red light.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004704-video-malaysian-big-bikers-on-tour-ignoring-the-thai-laws/

 

Deputy PM 'not aware' of CNN report placing Yingluck in London

By The Nation

 

File photo: Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

 

BANGKOK: -- Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan on Friday said he was not aware of a report that now places convicted former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra in London and seeking political asylum there.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004708-deputy-pm-not-aware-of-cnn-report-placing-yingluck-in-london/

 

 

Smartphone discounts galore at Thailand Mobile Expo 2017 happening this weekend

BY STAFF WRITER

 

Image: Thailand Mobile Expo

 

The next installment of the Thailand Mobile Expo 2017 is taking place this coming weekend.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/smartphone-discounts-galore-thailand-mobile-expo-2017-happening-weekend/24514/

Phuket Governor rewards 10 cleanest areas

The Phuket News

 

Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong and various other officials seen here at yesterday's prize giving ceremony. Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong yesterday gave rewards to 10 areas around the island which have been deemed by officials as being best in the ‘Keep Phuket Clean By Our Hand and Hearts’ project.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004710-phuket-governor-rewards-10-cleanest-areas/

 

Maya Bay in ‘restoration period’ next June to September, but not closed to visitors

Shela Riva

 

Tour boats will not be able to anchor at Maya Bay from June-September next year, but the beach itself will not be closed to visitors. Photo: Jeffry Ng Darwis / Flickr

 

PHUKET: The Chief of the Hat Nopparat- Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park Mr Worapot Lomlim has confirmed to The Phuket News today (Sept 29) that Maya Bay at Koh Phi Phi Don will go into a “restoration period” from June until September next year by not allowing boats to access that bay.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004654-phi-phis-iconic-maya-bay-ordered-off-limits-to-tourists-from-june-next-year/?do=findComment&comment=12314825

 

Pattanakarn becomes trash dump

PATTAYA:--A stretch of Pattanakarn Road was turned into a makeshift garbage dump and residents are none too pleased.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004714-pattanakarn-becomes-trash-dump/

 

Pattaya halts construction of Savana Sands after 2nd crane collapse

PATTAYA:--Pattaya ordered a halt to construction of a Jomtien Beach condominium project after a crane collapse damaged two neighboring homes.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004713-pattaya-halts-construction-of-savana-sands-after-2nd-crane-collapse/

 

Two years on, ‘no chair Wednesday’ debate rages on

Nearly two years after beach chairs and umbrellas were banned from Pattaya beaches once a week, the debate rages on whether “no chair Wednesdays” is good for the economy.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004711-two-years-on-‘no-chair-wednesday’-debate-rages-on/

 

UPDATE:

 

Yingluck is in London – says Pheu Thai Party to CNN

By Thai PBS

 

 

Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra sentenced in absentia to five years in prison is now in London and is seeking asylum in the UK, CNN quoted a Pheu Thai Party (PTP) source as saying today (Thursday).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004708-deputy-pm-not-aware-of-cnn-report-placing-yingluck-in-london/?do=findComment&comment=12314874

 

Govt opens worldwide phone number for Thai trafficking victims

By The Nation

 

 

The government on Friday unveiled a phone number that people anywhere in the world can call if they are aware of Thai victims of human trafficking.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004728-govt-opens-worldwide-phone-number-for-thai-trafficking-victims/

 

Thailand edges up in global ranking of most competitive economy

By Thai PBS

 

 

Thailand has jumped 2 places to 32nd rank globally from last year’s 34th most competitive economy on the World Economic Forum’s global competitiveness index.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004729-thailand-edges-up-in-global-ranking-of-most-competitive-economy/

 

Phuket immigration’s computer system now ‘back to normal’

Shela Riva

 

Phuket Immigration Office's computer system was reportedly down since yesterday (Sept 28). Photo: The Phuket News / File

 

PHUKET: Phuket Immigration Office, whose computer system has reportedly not been working since yesterday (Sept 28), has confirmed that the system is now ‘back to normal’, however, officials refused to elaborate on why the system ‘down’.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004730-phuket-immigration’s-computer-system-now-‘back-to-normal’/

 

 

Thai vs. Russian Beat Down To Headline One’s MMA Return

By Dana Blouin, Correspondent

 

  

One Championship MMA's Shannon “OneShin” Wiratchai, at left, will face off against Russian Rasule Yakhyaev, at right in December. At center is ONE's Thailand President Kamol “Sukie” Sukosol Clapp on stage at a Thursday presser in Bangkok.

 

BANGKOK — Thailand’s biggest MMA star Shannon “OneShin” Wiratchai will face off against Russian Rasule Yakhyaev in a title eliminator bout when ONE Championship returns to Bangkok for its second event this year.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004731-thai-vs-russian-beat-down-to-headline-one’s-mma-return/

 

UPDATE:

 

Top Cop Insists Search Of Yingluck’s Home Not Too Late

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

Forensic police officers leave Yingluck Shinawatra’s residence with an evidence bag Thursday

 

BANGKOK — Police searched two residential properties Thursday to gather evidence relating to former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s flight from justice, including her primary residence.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004656-police-search-yingluck’s-house-seize-belongings/?do=findComment&comment=12315166

 

60 new Zika cases detected in Bangkok

By Thai PBS

 

 

Health officials on Friday said 60 new Zika virus cases have been detected in Bangkok as officials step up screening for groups at high risk from the disease such as pregnant women.

 

Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/60-new-zika-cases-detected-bangkok/

 

UPDATE:

 

Former Thai leader seeking asylum in UK, says party source

By Chieu Luu and Euan McKirdy, CNN

 

(CNN)Thailand's former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is in London and seeking political asylum in the United Kingdom, a source in her Pheu Thai Party told CNN on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004708-deputy-pm-not-aware-of-cnn-report-placing-yingluck-in-london/?do=findComment&comment=12315219

 

Tourist Police defend handling of zero-dollar probe

By The Nation

 

A police investigation into charges, since dismissed, that OA Transport Co and affiliates formed an illegal zero-dollar-tour network was done “by the book”, the acting chief of the Tourist Police Bureau (TPB) insisted on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004735-thai-tourist-police-defend-handling-of-zero-dollar-probe/

 

UPDATE:

 

Grand Palace mourner checkpoints now open round the clock

By The Nation

 

 

Two locations where mourners are screened before entering the Grand Palace to pay respects before the Royal Urn are to remain open round the clock through October 5.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/980183-royal-cremation-of-the-late-king-bhumibol-adulyadej-is-set-on-october-26/?do=findComment&comment=12315244

 

Biker with neck tattoo sought in brutal Korat attack

By The Nation

 

 

Police in Nakhon Ratchasima were on Friday hunting for a man with a red tattoo on his neck who allegedly robbed, attempted to rape and stabbed a woman schoolteacher two days ago, leaving her severely injured.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004738-biker-with-neck-tattoo-sought-in-brutal-korat-attack/

 

Near miss for elderly Lampang women as tree crushes home

By The Nation

 

 

LAMPANG: -- Two elderly women in Lampang narrowly escaped injury or worse early Friday morning when a 10-metre-tall palm tree fell on their home during a heavy rainstorm.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004740-near-miss-for-elderly-lampang-women-as-tree-crushes-home/

More Phuket land has illegal land documents, says DSI

Suthicha Sirirat

 

DSI Deputy Chief Lt Col Prawut Wongsrinil (in DSI cap) and his team inspects the plot of land within the Nakkerd Hills yesterday. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Along with their inspection of the controversial property construction at Krathing Cape yesterday, the team from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and Royal Forest Department also investigated alleged land encroachment at an area of land within the Narkkerd Hills in Karon.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004745-more-phuket-land-has-illegal-land-documents-says-dsi/

100,000 Marigolds for HM the Late King

by CityNews

 

 

CityNews – Maejo University is planting a hundred thousand marigolds in honouring HM the Late King Rama IX. The field will be open to the public this October.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004752-100000-marigolds-for-hm-the-late-king/