Potential starlets' parents go to the authorities after woman promised them parts in series

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A group of parents and relatives have gone to crime suppression authorities to complain about a woman running a bogus entertainment agency.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011323-potential-starlets-parents-go-to-the-authorities-after-woman-promised-them-parts-in-series/

 

Iranian woman arrested with forged passport

By The Nation

 

 

Immigration police have arrested an Iranian woman for using a fake passport to enter Thailand and try to travel to the United Kingdom.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011307-iranian-woman-arrested-with-forged-passport/

New tax looms for some realty

By THE NATION

 

 

A NEW TAX must be levied to reflect the increased value of land and buildings alongside major transportation infrastructure development projects, said the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) in order to recoup some of the high costs of government investment in the projects. 

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011309-new-tax-looms-for-some-realty/

Mother of killed woman demands police interrogate Chidlom building owners

By The Nation

 

File photo

 

The mother of a woman who was killed when a power pole fell on her motorcycle on Soi Chidlom in Lumpini district in May on Tuesday asked Lumpini police to speed up the investigation, saying it had been six months but there had not been any progress.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011303-mother-of-killed-woman-demands-police-interrogate-chidlom-building-owners/

British tourist, 60, drowns at Karon Beach

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The man was pulled unconscious from the water at Karon Beach at around 2pm today (Nov 14). Photo: Tourist Volunteers

 

PHUKET: A 60-year-old British tourist drowned at Karon Beach this afternoon (Nov 14).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011326-british-tourist-60-drowns-at-phukets-karon-beach/

 

Phuket Immigration officers transferred amid corruption probe

The Phuket News

 

Three Phuket Immigration officers have been transferred to Bangkok with immediate effect. Photo: The Phuket News / file

 

PHUKET: Three Phuket Immigration officers are among six police who have been transferred out of Phuket affective from yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011328-phuket-immigration-officers-transferred-amid-corruption-probe/

 

Close to 2,000 illegal foreigners in Phuket not deported

The total criminal cases where foreigners were arrested from October 2016 – October 2017 is 2,415 people with only 685 of them sent to immigration for further processing and potential deportation.

By Nattha Thepbamrung and Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

  

Phuket Police Commander, Pol Maj Gen Teerapon Thipcharoln has revealed that about 1,730 cases of illegal foreigners in Phuket ‘discovered’ by local police from many police stations across Phuket were not handed to Phuket Immigration Office and the cases are being investigated.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011329-close-to-2000-illegal-foreigners-in-phuket-not-deported/

 

Govt denies recruiting people to answer PM’s questions

By The Nation

 

File photo: Interior Minister Gen Anupong Paochinda

 

Government ministers and officials yesterday rejected speculation that the government was recruiting people to reply to Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha’ s six questions in regard to future politics and the election.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011331-govt-denies-recruiting-people-to-answer-pm’s-questions/

 

Politicians slam NCPO plan to bar criticism

By KASAMAKORN CHANWANPEN 
THE NATION

 

INTEGRITY OF FUTURE ELECTIONS QUESTIONED

DEFIANT politicians from major political parties have opposed a junta proposal to bar any criticism of the regime during the campaign for the next election, saying criticism was a form of freedom of expression protected by the Constitution.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011332-politicians-slam-ncpo-plan-to-bar-criticism/

 

EDITORIAL

A baffling linkage from Prawit

By The Nation

 

What are we to make of the deputy premier’s belief that Islamic State terrorists are among foreigners overstaying their Thai visas?

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011334-a-baffling-linkage-from-prawit/

 

OPINION

Prayut in the driver’s seat as election countdown begins

By Tulsathit Taptim 
The Nation

 

Politics has returned to front pages in a hurry. Stressed as we might be, it’s difficult to blame anyone, because one year is a short rehearsal time for a general election, especially if you are Prayut Chan-o-cha, his opponents Pheu Thai, its opponents the Democrat Party, and all the supporting cast.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011335-prayut-in-the-driver’s-seat-as-election-countdown-begins/

 

Passenger van safety scrutinised after five killed in accident

By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM 
THE NATION

 

File photo

 

ACADEMICS HAVE said a more intensive monitoring system is needed for private hired passenger vans to prevent further tragic road accidents.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011336-passenger-van-safety-scrutinised-after-five-killed-in-accident/

 

King Power rejects corruption lawsuit

By THE NATION

 

File photo: King Power's shop

 

THAILAND’S DUTY-FREE shop operator King Power has issued a statement dismissing allegations of corruption relating to its contract with state-owned Airports of Thailand following the criminal court’s acceptance of the case for trial on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011337-king-power-rejects-corruption-lawsuit/

 

KMITL former execs face new charges

By KAMPANART LA-ONG 
THE NATION

 

File photo: Tawil Puangma

 

University’s ex- president among suspects hit by new Bt689 million theft accusation.

 

TWO FORMER top executives of the King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) and a former bank manager are facing additional charges for allegedly stealing Bt689 million from the institute. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011338-kmitl-former-execs-face-new-charges/

 

Gaur to be relocated after three animals killed amid farmer row

By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM 
THE NATION

 

File photo: Gaurs at Khao Phaeng Ma wildlife sanctuary in Nakhon Ratchasima.

 

AUTHORITIES PLAN to solve the gaur overpopulation problem in Khao Phaeng Ma wildlife sanctuary in Nakhon Ratchasima by relocating some of the animals to a nearby forest.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011339-gaur-to-be-relocated-after-three-animals-killed-amid-farmer-row/

 

This year records highest number of new condo projects in two decades

By Thai PBS

 

 

More than 268 condominium projects were launched, built or completed this year – the highest number within a year for the past 23 years, according to a survey of condominium market by the Agency for Real Estate Affairs.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011340-this-year-records-highest-number-of-new-condo-projects-in-two-decades/

 

Gunman kills four in Northern California shooting spree

 

(Reuters) - A gunman carrying a semi-automatic weapon and two handguns opened fire at multiple locations across a small Northern California community on Tuesday, killing four people before he was slain by police.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011341-gunman-kills-four-in-northern california-shooting-spree/

 

Soldiers on Harare streets as ruling party accuses Zimbabwe army chief of treason

By MacDonald Dzirutwe

 

Soldiers stand beside military vehicles just outside Harare, Zimbabwe, November 14, 2017. REUTERS/Philimon Bulawayo

 

HARARE (Reuters) - Zimbabwe's ruling party accused the head of the armed forces of treason on Tuesday as troops took up positions around the capital in an escalation of a dispute with 93-year-old President Robert Mugabe over political succession.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011342-soldiers-on-harare-streets-as-ruling-party-accuses-zimbabwe-army-chief-of-treason/

 

When exactly will Britain leave the EU? UK parliament debates

By Elizabeth Piper

 

Anti-Brexit protesters wave EU and Union flags outside the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain, November 14, 2017. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls

 

LONDON (Reuters) - When exactly will Britain leave the European Union?

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011343-when-exactly-will-britain-leave-the-eu-uk-parliament-debates/

 

Australians decisively support same-sex marriage

 

Australians have voted in favour of legalising same-sex marriage in a historic non-binding poll.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011344-australians-decisively-support-same-sex-marriage/

 

Sessions changes statement about Trump campaign and Russia

By Sarah N. Lynch and Warren Strobel

 

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions testifies before a House Judiciary Committee hearing on oversight of the Justice Department on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., November 14, 2017. REUTERS/Aaron P. Bernstein

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions acknowledged on Tuesday he was aware of contact between Donald Trump's election campaign and Russian intermediaries, again modifying a previous statement about the extent of connections to Moscow.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011345-sessions-changes-statement-about-trump-campaign-and-russia/

 

Russia's Defence Ministry to investigate wrong photos used on Syria statement

 

MOSCOW/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Russia's Defence Ministry said on Tuesday an employee had attached the wrong photos to a statement accusing the United States of providing de-facto air cover for Islamic State in Syria after the mistake was spotted online.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011346-russias-defence-ministry-to-investigate-wrong-photos-used-on-syria-statement/

 

Flora Park Festival 2017 welcomes visitors with flower displays and other floral spectacles

Travel log 

 

Photo: Tourism Authority of Thailand

 

Would-be horticulturalists need to head to Wang Nam Khiao for this colourful garden extravaganza

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011353-flora-park-festival-2017-welcomes-visitors-with-flower-displays-and-other-floral-spectacles/

 

UPDATE:

 

Australians overwhelmingly support same-sex marriage, paving way for legislation

By Colin Packham and Tom Westbrook

 

Supporters of the 'Yes' vote for marriage equality celebrate after it was announced the majority of Australians support same-sex marriage in a national survey, paving the way for legislation to make the country the 26th nation to formalise the unions by the end of the year, at a rally in central Sydney, Australia, November 15, 2017. REUTERS/David Gray

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australians voted overwhelmingly in favour of same-sex marriage in a national survey, paving the way for legislation to make the country the 26th nation to formalise the unions and sparking colourful celebrations on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011344-australians-decisively-support-same-sex-marriage/?do=findComment&comment=12448213

 

France to change law after man cleared of raping 11-year-old in because 'relationship was consensual'

Equalities minister Marlene Schiappa says France needs a minimum age under which a child cannot consent to sexual activity like other European countries

Caroline Mortimer 

 

France is poised to change its statutory rape laws after a man was acquitted of raping an 11-year-old after the prosecution was unable to prove it was not consensual.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011356-france-to-change-law-after-man-cleared-of-raping-11-year-old-in-because-relationship-was-consensual/

 

Iran quake survivors complain of slow aid effort, battle freezing cold

By Parisa Hafezi

 

A man rides a motorcycle past a damaged building following an earthquake in the town of Darbandikhan, near the city of Sulaimaniyah, in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, Iraq November 13, 2017. REUTERS/Ako Rasheed

 

ANKARA (Reuters) - Exhausted and exposed to freezing cold, survivors of a weekend earthquake in western Iran begged authorities for food and shelter on Tuesday, saying aid was slow to reach them.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011357-iran-quake-survivors-complain-of-slow-aid-effort-battle-freezing-cold/

 

Pattaya ready for International Boat Show as 90% of hotel rooms booked

 

Picture: Sophon Cable

 

Pattaya is bracing for an influx of visitors that will herald the start of the high tourism season for 2017/18, reported Sophon Cable TV.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011358-pattaya-ready-for-international-boat-show-as-90-of-hotel-rooms-booked/

 

German parties want lobbyist registry, may mandate hack reports

By Thorsten Severin and Andreas Rinke

 

FILE PHOTO - Chairman of the Free Democratic Party (FDP) Christian Lindner, leader of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU) Angela Merkel, leader of the German Green Party Katrin Goering-Eckardt and Chief of Staff of the German Chancellery Peter Altmaier are seen on a balcony of German Parliamentary Society offices during the exploratory talks about forming a new coalition government held by CDU/CSU in Berlin, Germany, October 30, 2017. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt

 

BERLIN (Reuters) - German parties exploring a coalition government agreed on Tuesday to set up a mandatory registry of lobbyists and may require private firms to disclose breaches of cyber defences, according to a draft paper on security seen by Reuters.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011359-german-parties-want-lobbyist-registry-may-mandate-hack-reports/

 

Construction worker dies while charging his phone at Chonburi rooms

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A driver at a construction site died after falling asleep with his earphones in while charging his phone.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011361-construction-worker-dies-while-charging-his-phone-at-chonburi-rooms/

 

Thailand on Track to End Military Rule in November 2018 Election

By Natnicha Chuwiruch and Sunil Jagtiani

 

-- Top minister says curbs on political parties to be eased soon

-- Some analysts predict return to democracy could be delayed

 

Thailand said it remains on course for elections next year and that curbs on political parties will soon be eased, as pressure mounts on the military government to roll back restrictions on campaigning.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011362-thailand-on-track-to-end-military-rule-in-november-2018-election/