Newborn infant tossed from Pattaya condo in a plastic bag

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Shocked investigators and rescue staff were called to a Pattaya condominium after a newborn baby boy was thrown from a condominium to the ground.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010166-newborn-infant-tossed-from-pattaya-condo-in-a-plastic-bag/

 

Abbot's assistant gets 1,000 baht fine for kicking monk in the neck

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Pak Kret police have fined the monk who kicked another monk in the nape of the neck at an area temple.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010168-abbots-assistant-gets-1000-baht-fine-for-kicking-monk-in-the-neck/

 

'Rude and xenophobic' restaurant customers eat entire Thai meal then refuse to pay telling staff to "learn English laws"

Staff at the Gloucester restaurant were left almost in tears after the couple refused to pay after eating all their food, even consuming "the decoration flowers"

Mirror.co.uk

 

A 'rude and xenophobic' couple scoffed down an entire meal at a Thai restaurant and then refused to pay after telling the staff to 'learn English laws'.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010170-rude-and-xenophobic-gloucester-restaurant-customers-eat-entire-thai-meal-then-refuse-to-pay-telling-staff-to-learn-english/

 

"Thai bar girl tricked me" cries Korean as he self-harms with knife

 

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A Korean man who claimed he had been conned by a Thai bar girl started cutting himself with a knife.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010171-thai-bar-girl-tricked-me-cries-korean-as-he-self-harms-with-knife/

 

U.S. to soon stage drill with three carriers as Trump visits Asia

By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali

 

The USS Nimitz, USS Kitty Hawk and USS John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Groups transit in formation during a joint photo exercise during exercise Valiant Shield 2007 in the Pacific Ocean in this August 14, 2007 handout photo. Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stephen W. Rowe/U.S. Navy/Handout via REUTERS

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Three U.S. aircraft carrier strike groups will exercise together in the Western Pacific in the coming days in a rare show of force as President Donald Trump visits Asia with warnings about the nuclear threat from North Korea, U.S. officials say.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010172-us-to-soon-stage-drill-with-three-carriers-as-trump-visits-asia/

 

Merkel wants progress in coalition talks in 10 days

By Andreas Rinke

 

FILE PHOTO - Angela Merkel, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), arrives at the German Parliamentary Society offices before the start of exploratory talks about forming a new coalition government in Berlin, Germany November 2, 2017. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke

 

BERLIN (Reuters) - Immigration and climate policy are the most contentious issues in exploratory negotiations between three parties seeking to form Germany's next government, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday, adding that she wants proper talks to start in 10 days.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010173-merkel-wants-progress-in-coalition-talks-in-10-days/

 

Trump praises Saudi rulers after mass arrests for corruption

 

President Trump delivers remarks to members of the U.S. military at Yokota Air Base. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday endorsed a move by Saudi Arabia’s future king who tightened his grip on power through an anti-corruption purge by arresting royals, ministers and investors.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010174-trump-praises-saudi-rulers-after-mass-arrests-for-corruption/

 

"Good friends" attack each other with scissors in argument over Thai wife

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Two men described as good friends ended up in hospital in the south of Thailand with multiple scissor wounds.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010177-good-friends-attack-each-other-with-scissors-in-argument-over-thai-wife/

 

Armed robber flees with Bt1,000 from 7-Eleven in Bangkok

By The Nation

 

A man threatened staff at a 7-Eleven store in Bangkok's Lak Si district with a rifle early Tuesday and made off with Bt1,000 in cash, police said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010179-armed-robber-flees-with-bt1000-from-7-eleven-in-bangkok/

 

Thai woman arrested after robbing Saudi man in Pattaya hotel room

 

Picture: Naewna News

 

Pattaya station chief Apichai Krobpetch and head of the local tourist police Piyapong Ensarn announced Monday they had arrested a 29 year old Buriram woman for stealing from a Saudi tourist.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010181-thai-woman-arrested-after-robbing-saudi-man-in-pattaya-hotel-room/

 

Prayut and Ng urge stronger ties on military and technology

By The Nation

 

 

Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha and Singaporean Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen stressed improved exchanges on military and technology issues were needed to cope with security issues, including the Korean peninsula tension, cyber threat and terrorism, when they met on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010182-prayut-and-ng-urge-stronger-ties-on-military-and-technology/

 

Cold weather causes electrical power surge - appliances in 20 homes damaged

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that an electrical power surge caused by the cold weather caused appliances in 20 homes to be damaged in a sub-district of Kamphaeng Phet during the night on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010185-cold-weather-causes-electrical-power-surge-appliances-in-20-homes-damaged/

 

This Saturday Nov 11th - Stand-Up Comedy in Pattaya w/ TOM RHODES!

 

 

"Tom Rhodes is one of the best stand-ups..." JIMMY CARR   Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010190-this-saturday-nov-11th-stand-up-comedy-in-pattaya-w-tom-rhodes/

Video: Thai man gets machete as woman driver innocently blocks his path

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

In the latest outrageous road rage incident shared online a Thai woman driver is spat at and threatened with a machete.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010191-video-thai-man-gets-machete-as-woman-driver-innocently-blocks-his-path/

 

Weeboon: Thailand Crowdfunds For Good Causes

By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter

 

Top: Katerina and Daniel Mokshantsev (in orange hospital gowns) receive donation made via Weeboon. Photo: Weeboon

 

BANGKOK — When Nguyen Quoc launched the nation’s first open, donation-based crowdfunding platform earlier this year, he didn’t have to wait long to see it make a difference.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010192-weeboon-thailand-crowdfunds-for-good-causes/

 

Phuket ofo bike-share retrieves about 100 stolen bikes

Shela Riva

 

Two ofo bikes stand parked beside Sakdidet Rd in Wichit, well outside the dedicated area of use in Phuket Town. Photo: Matthew Pond

 

PHUKET: Ofo bike-share, the company that launched its services in Phuket Town in September, has retrieved about 100 bikes from people who have taken the bikes home, whether intentionally or out of misunderstanding, the company’s representatives have confirmed.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010193-phuket-ofo-bike-share-retrieves-about-100-stolen-bikes/

 

Police hunt unruly youths after storming into hospital ward in Samut Sakhon

By Thai PBS

 

 

Samut Sakhon police are now hunting a dozen of youths after they fired several gunshots and stormed into Krathumbaen hospital and assaulted their rivals in the emergency ward last night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010194-police-hunt-unruly-youths-after-storming-into-hospital-ward-in-samut-sakhon/

 

Pensioner continues her pursuit of love

By The Nation

 

A 65-year-old woman in Ubon Ratchathani's Pibul Mangsahan district, who put up a sign on the gate of her house seeking a good-looking pensioner boyfriend, on Tuesday confirmed that she has not yet been successful, despite speculation on some Thai social media pages.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010195-pensioner-continues-her-pursuit-of-love/

 

Governors Transferred For Royal Funeral Snafu

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

  

A photo of snaking lines of mourners in Chonburi province on Oct. 26 posted to change.org website

 

BANGKOK — Two provincial governors criticized for mishandling ceremonies to honor His Majesty the Late King Bhumibol were transferred to other provinces Monday.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010196-governors-transferred-for-royal-funeral-snafu/

 

Pad Thai Doodle: Google celebrates signature Thai dish with cute illustrations

By Coconuts Bangkok 

 

 

Pad Thai is definitely the world’s favorite dish when it comes to Thai cuisine. Today Google Doodle celebrates the signature Thai noodles with an illustration of cute characters cooking Pad Thai.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010198-pad-thai-doodle-google-celebrates-signature-thai-dish-with-cute-illustrations/

 

Samsung mercilessly mocks Apple and the iPhone X in new ad campaign

BY STAFF WRITER 

 

 

Samsung may be one of the key suppliers for the iPhone X – providing the OLED display, but that hasn’t stopped them mocking Apple’s new flagship device.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/samsung-mercilessly-mocks-apple-iphone-x-new-ad-campaign/25467/

Two children killed after car crashes in to Australian classroom

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Two eight-year-old boys were killed and another three children badly hurt after a car crashed into a classroom in Sydney on Tuesday, Australian police said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010199-two-children-killed-after-car-crashes-in-to-australian-classroom/

 

Park officials warn tourists of possible encounter with wild elephants at eight parks

By Thai PBS

 

 

The spokesman for the Department of Wildlife and Plants Conservation yesterday (Nov 6) warned tourists visiting eight national parks in the country of possible encounter with wild elephants during the cold season.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010202-park-officials-warn-tourists-of-possible-encounter-with-wild-elephants-at-eight-parks/

 

Junta Charges Cop Over Yingluck Flight

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

  

Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra talks to a reporter on Jan. 3, 2017.

 

BANGKOK — The ruling junta filed a criminal charge against a policeman accused of helping former premier Yingluck Shinawatra flee the country in August, an officer said Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010203-junta-charges-cop-over-yingluck-flight/

 

 

Speaker gives government until Tuesday to publish Brexit assessments

John Bercow says if studies of economic impact of Brexit are not released by then, the government needs to explain why

Heather Stewart and Peter Walker

 

LONDON: -- John Bercow, the Speaker of the House of Commons, has set the government a deadline of Tuesday evening to publish the Brexit assessments demanded by parliament – or explain why it has not done so.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010205-speaker-gives-government-until-tuesday-to-publish-brexit-assessments/

 

Cheers! Beloved expat bar Cheap Charlie’s to reopen

By Laurel Tuohy 

 

The rebuilding of the bar. Photo: Cheap Charlie’s Bar/Facebook

 

A Facebook post made late last night on the page for Cheap Charlie’s Bar, the beloved alleyway watering hole frequented by Bangkok expats for over 30 years, indicates that the much-missed nightlife spot will re-open soon, after it sadly closed in April.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010207-cheers-beloved-expat-bar-cheap-charlie’s-to-reopen/

 

Dutch pedophile arrested in Hua Hin: further details emerge

 

Picture: INN

 

A pedophile from the Netherlands has a YouTube channel promoting the playing of church organs, it has emerged.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010213-dutch-pedophile-arrested-in-hua-hin-further-details-emerge/

 

Egypt's Sisi says he will not seek a third term - CNBC

 

FILE PHOTO - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi delivers a statement following a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France November 26, 2014. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer/File Picture

 

CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi‮‮ ‬‬will not seek a third term in office, he said in an interview with CNBC, adding that he does not intend to change the constitution and its provision of a two-term presidential limit.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010214-egypts-sisi-says-he-will-not-seek-a-third-term-cnbc/

 

Hong Kong democracy activists win last chance to appeal jail terms in highest court

 

Pro-democracy activists Joshua Wong, Alex Chow and Nathan Law walk out of the Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong, China November 7, 2017. REUTERS/Bobby Yip

 

HONG KONG (Reuters) - An appeal against the controversial jailing of three young democracy activists will be heard in Hong Kong's highest court in January, after the Court of Final Appeal decided on Tuesday to allow it.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010216-hong-kong-democracy-activists-win-last-chance-to-appeal-jail-terms-in-highest-court/

 

U.S. judge keeps bail conditions for ex-Trump campaign aide Manafort

By Sarah N. Lynch

 

Paul Manafort, former campaign manager for U.S. President Donald Trump, departs after a bond hearing at U.S. District Court in Washington, U.S., November 6, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. district judge again declined to ease bail conditions for President Donald Trump's former campaign manager Paul Manafort and his business associate Richard Gates on Monday, saying they still needed to provide more financial information.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1010217-us-judge-keeps-bail-conditions-for-ex-trump-campaign-aide-manafort/