Heavy rains, floods in much of Thailand until Wednesday: Meteorological Department

By The Nation

 

The Meteorological Department has warned that many parts of the country will be hit by torrential downpours and gusty winds from Monday to Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006047-heavy-rains-floods-in-much-of-thailand-until-wednesday-meteorological-department/

 

CDC believes lawmakers won't delay election

 

 

BANGKOK, 9th October 2017 (NNT) – The Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) believes the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) will not delay the general election. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006049-cdc-believes-lawmakers-wont-delay-election/

 

Newborn abandoned at public laundromat in Phuket

By The Nation

 

A newly born baby boy was found abandoned near a coin laundromat in Phuket’s Kathu district on Sunday.

 

Full story: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30328808

 

Motorcyclist killed crashing into parked truck

By The Nation

 

A motorcyclist was killed when his machine crashed into the rear of a six-wheel truck parked on a roadside in Pathum Thani after the driver felt sleepy.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006052-motorcyclist-killed-crashing-into-parked-truck-in-pathum-thani/

 

Scottish independence case helped by "Brexit chaos" - Sturgeon

By Elisabeth O'Leary

 

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speaks on the 20th anniversary of Scotland voting to establish its own Parliament, in Edinburgh, Britain, September 11, 2017. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

 

EDINBURGH (Reuters) - Britain's struggles to chart a way out of the European Union are boosting the case for Scottish independence, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Sunday, but she shied away from committing to a date for another referendum vote.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006053-scottish-independence-case-helped-by-brexit chaos-sturgeon/

 

 

Former British PM Cameron lands new job, first commercial role since leaving office

 

Former British Prime Minister David Cameron speaks during the SALT conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. May 17, 2017. REUTERS/Richard Brian/Files

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Former British prime minister David Cameron, who stepped down abruptly last year after failing to convince British voters to remain in the EU, has been appointed to his first high profile commercial role.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006054-former-british-pm-cameron-lands-new-job-first-commercial-role-since-leaving-office/

 

Tourists really getting stung in Thailand amid fears someone could die

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The authorities are finally acting after tourists in Krabi in the south of Thailand were repeatedly getting stung.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006057-tourists-really-getting-stung-in-thailand-amid-fears-someone-could-die/

 

Metropolitan Police to strictly enforce time ban on trucks

By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- All 88 police stations in Bangkok have been instructed by the Metropolitan Police commissioner to strictly enforce a time ban on trucks to prevent the traffic congestion from worsening.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006058-bangkok-metropolitan-police-to-strictly-enforce-time-ban-on-trucks/

 

One ranger killed, another injured in Narathiwat bomb attack

By The Nation

 

Suspected Muslim insurgents detonated a roadside bomb to ambush a team of rangers in Narathiwat, killing one of them and injuring another on Monday morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006060-one-ranger-killed-another-injured-in-narathiwat-bomb-attack/

 

More new condos in BKK and vicinity expected in 2018

 

BANGKOK, 9th October 2018 (NNT) - The Thai Condominium Association has forecast a 5% increase in the number of new condominiums being built in Bangkok and the vicinity in 2018. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006062-more-new-condos-in-bangkok-and-vicinity-expected-in-2018/

 

Thai man died after "overdoing it" in Khon Kaen hotel room

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A young Thai man died in a Khon Kaen hotel room after police said he likely "overdid it" with a female companion, reported the Thai media.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006063-thai-man-died-after-overdoing-it-in-khon-kaen-hotel-room/

 

"Look chin" machine minces worker's right hand 

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A factory worker in central Udon Thani caught his right hand while mincing meat for "look chin" (meatballs).

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006066-look-chin-machine-minces-workers-right-hand-in-udon-thani/

 

Eight workers arrested for stealing TOT data cables in Trang

By The Nation

 

Eight workers of a private firm hired by the Provincial Electricity Authority have been arrested for stealing expensive data cables in Trang’s Palian district.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006067-eight-workers-arrested-for-stealing-tot-data-cables-in-trang/

 

Britain 'prepares for war with North Korea' while 'new carrier could be rushed into service'

By Chris Graham 

 

LONDON: -- Britain is reportedly preparing for the possibility of war breaking out with North Korea as concerns rise that another provocative missile test could trigger a military response by the US.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006068-britain-prepares-for-war-with-north-korea-while-new-carrier-could-be-rushed-into-service/

 

Phuket civilian beach rescues continue as officials fail to turn up for duty

The Phuket News

 

Filipino Galileo Andrew Marie Castro, 25, was pulled from the dangerous surf by a local resident walking by. Photo: Cherng Talay Police

 

PHUKET: A local resident walking along the sands at Bang Tao Beach rescued a Filipino man found unconscious in the surf yesterday afternoon (Oct 8).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006070-phuket-civilian-beach-rescues-continue-as-officials-fail-to-turn-up-for-duty/

 

At least 12 Rohingya, mainly children, drown in latest boat disaster - police

By Damir Sagolj and Tom Allard

 

Rohingya refugee children wait for lunch at a refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh October 8, 2017. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain

 

COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh (Reuters) - At least 12 Rohingya Muslim refugees, mainly children, drowned when their boats capsized on the way to Bangladesh, police said on Monday, the latest victims of violence in Myanmar that has forced more than half a million people from their homes.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006071-at-least-12-rohingya-mainly-children-drown-in-latest-boat-disaster-police/

 

Thai woman caught with stash of Ya Ba concealed in her bra

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A Thai woman was caught getting off a bus yesterday in Korat with 380 Ya Ba tablets hidden in her bra.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006073-thai-woman-caught-with-stash-of-ya-ba-concealed-in-her-bra/

 

Police hunt lone thief stealing donation drop box

By Thai PBS

 

 

Suvarnabhumi airport police are hunting for a lone thief after he stole away a donation drop box from a convenience store at a petrol station inside the compound of the Suvarnabhumi airport.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006074-suvarnabhumi-airport-police-hunt-lone-thief-stealing-donation-drop-box/

 

UPDATE:

 

12-hour-old baby boy found dumped in Patong launderette

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Local resident Ms Sunantha Kietkeaw points to where the baby was found. Photo: Patong Police

 

PHUKET: A newborn baby boy is currently in the care of Patong Hospital after being found dumped in a local launderette yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006051-newborn-abandoned-at-public-laundromat-in-phuket/?do=findComment&comment=12343220

 

Two teens killed in motorcycle crash on ‘100-Body Way’

By The Nation

 

Two teenagers returning from a birthday party were killed when their motorcycle crashed head-on with a pickup truck on a Nakhon Phanom road notoriously known as “100-Body Way”.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006076-two-teens-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-on-‘100-body-way’/

 

First "microbus" unveiled - but it's a "Johnny No Mates"

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Plans to change Thailand's notorious minivans for swanky new "microbuses" have got off to a very sluggish start.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006077-first-microbus-unveiled-but-its-a-johnny-no-mates/

 

Whale shark spotted in Ang Thong national marine park

By Thai PBS

 

 

A 5-metre long whale shark was spotted in Ang Thong national marine park in Samui district of Surat Thani province yesterday, the park chief said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006078-whale-shark-spotted-in-ang-thong-national-marine-park/

 

Pichit villages and farms flooded by mountain runoff

By The Nation

 

 

Six villages in Tambon Wang Lum of Phichit’s Taphan Hin district were submerged on Monday morning following a flood from Phetchabun Mountain Range’s forest runoffs. Residents of some 300 affected homes were in need of aids.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006080-pichit-villages-and-farms-flooded-by-mountain-runoff/

 

DNA test inconclusive as to whether Toyota Camry transported former PM

 

BANGKOK, 9 October 2017 (NN) – Thailand's Office of Police Forensic Science has indicated the results of DNA tests of samples, collected from a car alleged to have been used to transport former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, are still inconclusive due to contamination and that a second test will take place to ensure accuracy. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006081-dna-test-inconclusive-as-to-whether-toyota-camry-transported-former-pm-yingluck/

 

Chalermkiart most favoured as next police chief by unofficial survey

By The Nation

 

Deputy Police Commissioner-General Pol General Chalermkiart Sriworakhan emerged the most favoured candidate for the post of police commissioner-general in an unofficial opinion survey by the Royal Thai Police.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006084-chalermkiart-most-favoured-as-next-police-chief-by-unofficial-survey/

 

WARNING: Why it’s time to ditch that old version of Windows and upgrade to Windows 10

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD 

 

 

If you had been putting off upgrading to Windows, a new report could give you the biggest reason yet to reconsider.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/warning-time-ditch-old-version-windows-upgrade-windows-10/24858/

UPDATE:

 

Roadside bomb attack in South kills a marine ranger

By Thai PBS

 

 

A marine ranger was killed and another seriously injured when they were attacked with bomb while on a patrol in Bacho district of Narathiwat province on Monday morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006060-one-ranger-killed-another-injured-in-narathiwat-bomb-attack/?do=findComment&comment=12343451

 

"Soi of Sex" life revealed: Why arresting Thai sex workers is not the answer

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai media has reported on the perennial issue of Thai women offering sex for money in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006093-soi-of-sex-life-revealed-why-arresting-thai-sex-workers-is-not-the-answer/

 

"When dad asks me if I am tired I just lie and say no" - says exhausted 12 year old caring for paralyzed father

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported on the story of a 12 year old girl who is forced to rummage in the trash and sell vegetables in the market to scrape money together to care for her paralyzed father.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006098-when-dad-asks-me-if-i-am-tired-i-just-lie-and-say-no-says exhausted-12-year-old-caring-for-paralyzed-father/

 

First 77 Chinese Engineers Get Ok For High-Speed Railway

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter

 

 

Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sept. 4 at the BRICS summit in Xiamen, China.

 

BANGKOK — The first batch of Chinese personnel has won licenses to build Thailand’s high-speed railway, the Council of Engineers announced Monday.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006105-first-77-chinese-engineers-get-ok-for-high-speed-railway/