Phuket lifeguards? We’ll do it ourselves, say local mayors

Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

'This is urgent, we need lifeguards,' said PPAO Acting Chief Watcharin Patomwatthanapong. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

PHUKET:-- Mayors and other leading authorities at key tourist beaches along Phuket’s west coast today (Oct 6) called for the ability to provide their own lifeguards at their beaches instead of relying on the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor), which has overseen the role for years.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005787-phuket-lifeguards-we’ll-do-it-ourselves-say-local-mayors/

U.S. approves possible $15 billion sale of THAAD missiles to Saudi Arabia

 

FILE PHOTO: A Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor is launched during a successful intercept test, in this undated handout photo provided by the U.S. Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency. U.S. Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency/Handout via Reuters/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale of a THAAD anti-missile defence system to Saudi Arabia at an estimated cost of $15 billion, the Pentagon said on Friday, in a statement citing Iran among regional threats.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005803-us-approves-possible-15-billion-sale-of-thaad-missiles-to-saudi-arabia/

Trump undermines U.S. birth control coverage requirement

By Sarah N. Lynch and Caroline Humer

 

Supporters of contraception rally before Zubik v. Burwell, an appeal brought by Christian groups demanding full exemption from the requirement to provide insurance covering contraception under the Affordable Care Act, is heard by the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington March 23, 2016. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/Files

 

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration on Friday undermined requirements under the Obamacare law that employers provide insurance to cover women's birth control, keeping a campaign pledge that pleased his conservative Christian supporters.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005804-trump-undermines-us-birth-control-coverage-requirement/

Three charged with plotting New York attacks for Islamic State - U.S. prosecutors

By Brendan Pierson

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Three men have been arrested since May of last year on charges of plotting attacks in New York City for Islamic State in the summer of 2016, U.S. prosecutors said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005805-three-charged-with-plotting-new-york-attacks-for-islamic-state-us-prosecutors/

 

Trump to unveil new responses to Iranian 'bad behaviour' - White House

By Jonathan Landay

 

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks before signing the National Manufacturing Day Proclamation at the White House in Washington, U.S., October 6, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will announce new U.S. responses to Iran's missile tests, support for "terrorism" and cyber operations as part of his new Iran strategy, the White House said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005806-trump-to-unveil-new-responses-to-iranian-bad-behaviour-white-house/

 

Tropical Storm Nate kills 22 in Central America, heads for U.S.

By Enrique Andres Pretel

 

People walk on the main street of the city of San Jose, during heavy rains by Tropical Storm Nate, Costa Rica October 5, 2017. REUTERS/Juan Carlos Ulate

 

SAN JOSE (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Nate killed at least 22 people in Central America on Thursday as it pummeled the region with heavy rain while heading toward Mexico's Caribbean resorts and the U.S. Gulf Coast, where it could strike as a hurricane this weekend.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005807-tropical-storm-nate-kills-22-in-central-america-heads-for-us/

Wales beat Georgia to set up Ireland showdown

 

Soccer Football - 2018 World Cup Qualifications - Europe - Georgia vs Wales - Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena, Tbilisi, Georgia - October 6, 2017 Wales' Tom Lawrence scores their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

 

(Reuters) - Wales secured a vital 1-0 victory in Georgia to keep their hopes of automatic World Cup qualification alive on Friday as Tom Lawrence sealed the points with his first goal for his country.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005809-wales-beat-georgia-to-set-up-ireland-showdown/

Ireland beat Moldova to set up Wales playoff decider

By Padraic Halpin

 

Soccer Football - 2018 World Cup Qualifications - Europe - Republic of Ireland vs Moldova - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Republic of Ireland - October 6, 2017 Republic of Ireland’s Daryl Murphy in action with Moldova's Petru Racu REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne

 

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland set up a must-win playoff decider against Wales with a 2-0 win over Moldova on Friday after a brace from striker Daryl Murphy kept them in contention for a place at next year's World Cup in Russia.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005810-ireland-beat-moldova-to-set-up-wales-playoff-decider/

 

U.S. lifts Sudan sanctions, wins commitment against arms deals with North Korea

By Matt Spetalnick

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States lifted long-standing sanctions against Sudan on Friday, saying it had made progress fighting terrorism and easing humanitarian distress, and also secured Khartoum's commitment not to pursue arms deals with North Korea.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005811-us-lifts-sudan-sanctions-wins-commitment-against-arms-deals-with-north-korea/

 

Locations of 85 replicas of royal crematorium

 

 

 

On Thursday, Oct 26, 2016, the cremation day of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, apart from at the main royal crematorium at Sanam Luang people can lay their dok mai chan (sandalwood flowers) at the 85 replicas of the royal crematorium in Bangkok and other provinces as follows:

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005813-locations-of-85-replicas-of-royal-crematorium/

 

Religious rite at Govt House on Oct 13

 

 

A religious ceremony to mark one year of the passing of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej will be held at Government House on Oct 13.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005814-religious-rite-at-govt-house-on-oct-13/

 

Thaksin faces more agony

By THE NATION

 

 

NEW ATTORNEY-GENERAL VOWS TO REVIVE CASES SUSPENDED SINCE FORMER PM FLED

 

OUSTED FORMER Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra faces mounting legal problems following the new Attorney-General Khemchai Chutiwong’s announcement yesterday that he would reactivate many of the cases that had been suspended against the fugitive.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005815-thaksin-faces-more-agony/

 

Royal puppet revived for late King’s cremation

By Phatarawadee Phataranawik 
The Nation

 

PUPPET POWER Artists from the Fine Arts Department’s Office of the Music and Drama pose with beautifully made puppets during a rehearsal at the National Theatre . Photo Pasert Thepsri

 

THE CENTURY-OLD royal puppet has been revived to perform at the Royal Cremation of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on October 26.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005816-royal-puppet-revived-for-late-king’s-cremation/

Justice reform will also include military justice: reform committee

By The Nation

 

A justice reform committee said on Friday that justice processes and mechanisms concerning the military regime would also be subject to the new reform effort.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005817-justice-reform-will-also-include-military-justice-reform-committee/

 

Video can increase sales for SMEs: Workshop

By The Nation

 

The SME Development Bank recently staged a workshop on “online marketing with video to increase sales” for bank customers as well as interested SMEs.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005818-video-can-increase-sales-for-smes-workshop/

 

Process starts to find new Election commissioners

By The Nation

 

 

 

The recruitment of the new Election Commission (EC) will soon start replacing the current acting commissioners, who are having to vacate their posts as required by the new EC bill.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005819-process-starts-to-find-new-election-commissioners/

 

South Koreans caught red-handed in Bangkok online gambling raid

By The Nation

 

TOURISM POLICE on Thursday raided a Bangkok condominium and detained five Korean men for allegedly running an illegal online gambling operation.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005820-south-koreans-caught-red-handed-in-bangkok-online-gambling-raid/

 

Stores’ beer-dispensing machines a ‘grey area’ in law

By The Nation

 

 

THE BEER-DISPENSING machines set up at several Bangkok convenience stores this week were in a legal “grey area”, experts said yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005821-stores’-beer-dispensing-machines-a-‘grey-area’-in-law/

 

Forestry chief appeals over transfer order

By The Nation

 

 

OUTGOING FORESTRY Department Chief Chonlatid Suraswadi yesterday submitted a letter to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam, asking for justice regarding his sudden transfer to the Permanent Secretary Office of the PM’s Office as a special adviser.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005822-forestry-chief-appeals-over-transfer-order/

 

Smooth start to Rajavithi’s procurement role

By Pratch Rujivanarom 
The Nation

 

 

Process in place to facilitate transition from NHSO, removing fears of shortages

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005823-smooth-start-to-rajavithi’s-procurement-role/

 

Tourism with a sustainable edge

By Kitchana Lersakvanitchakul 
The Nation 
Chiang Mai

 

Huai Lan Reservoir is an important water source initiated by His Majesty the late King.

 

A village in Chiang Mai serves as the model for community-based tourism

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005824-tourism-with-a-sustainable-edge/

Police, FBI seek public's help in finding motive behind Las Vegas massacre

By Alexandria Sage and Sharon Bernstein

 

People gather to look at white crosses set up for the victims of the Route 91 Harvest music festival mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., October 6, 2017. REUTERS/Chris Wattie

 

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Baffled police and FBI agents, still lacking a clear motive for the Las Vegas massacre of 58 people by a lone gunman five days ago, appealed to the public on Friday to come forward with any information that might help solve the mystery.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005833-police-fbi-seek-publics-help-in-finding-motive-behind-las-vegas-massacre/

Weinstein on indefinite leave as company investigates allegations

By Piya Sinha-Roy and Jill Serjeant

 

FILE PHOTO: Harvey Weinstein poses on the Red Carpet after arriving at the 89th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, U.S., February 26, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Co-chairman Harvey Weinstein was taking an indefinite leave from the Weinstein Co, the film production company said on Friday, adding it will conduct an internal investigation into the New York Times' report of sexual harassment allegations against one of the most powerful men in Hollywood.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005835-weinstein-on-indefinite-leave-as-company-investigates-allegations/

Final tally in New Zealand's inconclusive election to be released

By Ana Nicolaci da Costa

 

FILE PHOTO: New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English speaks to supporters during an election night event in Auckland, New Zealand, September 23, 2017. REUTERS/Nigel Marple/File Photo

 

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - A final tally in New Zealand's inconclusive election due to be released on Saturday could see opposition Labour and the Greens gain a few seats, but will still leave nationalist New Zealand First holding the balance of power.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005837-final-tally-in-new-zealands-inconclusive-election-to-be-released/

IOC suspends Brazil's Nuzman after arrest over vote-buying allegations

 

Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) President Carlos Arthur Nuzman leaves the Federal Police headquarters heading to jail, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, October 5, 2017. REUTERS/Bruno Kelly

 

ZURICH (Reuters) - Brazil's national Olympic committee (COB) and its head Carlos Nuzman were provisionally suspended by the International Olympic Committee on Friday, a day after the 75-year-old was arrested in Rio de Janeiro in connection with a corruption investigation.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005838-ioc-suspends-brazils-nuzman-after-arrest-over-vote-buying-allegations/

Birmingham bid for 2022 ruled 'not fully compliant'

 

CGF's Louise Martin (R) arrives at a news conference in Colombo June 30, 2011. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte

 

LONDON (Reuters) - The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) announced on Friday that the deadline for bids to host the 2022 event had been extended, as sole bidding city Birmingham's plans were judged to be not fully compliant.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005840-birmingham-bid-for-2022-ruled-not-fully-compliant/

Pattaya police chief warns operators to tone it down in October - or else!

 

 

Amid growing confusion about what is acceptable behavior during the period of the Royal Funeral observation a letter has been issued to bar owners in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005845-pattaya-police-chief-warns-operators-to-tone-it-down-in-october-or-else/

 

"Sorry we set light to your son - we were just having a laugh" teens tell distraught mother.

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

Three Chainat teens have been pictured wai-ing in apology to a mother after they covered him with mosquito spray and set light to him.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005851-sorry-we-set-light-to-your-son-we-were-just-having-a-laugh-teens-tell-distraught-mother/

Yob who jumped on woman's car and threatened her gets away with a wai and 500 baht

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

The student who was filmed kicking a woman's car, jumping on the roof and threatening her gave the victim a wai in apology yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005853-yob-who-jumped-on-womans-car-and-threatened-her-gets-away-with-a-wai-and-500-baht/

 

Corruption, anger, violence, people earning a living: Why the issue of clearing the sidewalks of vendors will never be easy.

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

A case of an angry female fruit seller who attacked a local official for trying to clear her off the sidewalk is the latest event in the battle between the authorities and the vendors.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005856-corruption-anger-violence-people-earning-a-living-why-the-issue-of-clearing-the-sidewalks-of-vendors-will-never-be-easy/