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Limitation of visitors to marine national parks proposed

 

 

A leading marine biologist has proposed the government to limit visitors to marine national parks to 6 million a year to lessen impact on its ecological environment.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1021257-limitation-of-visitors-to-marine-national-parks-proposed/

 

Professor to face computer crime charge

By The Sunday Nation

 

Police expect to file charges against Charnvit Kasetsiri, a noted historian and ex-rector of Thammasat University, by early next week after he misidentified a purse of the junta premier’s wife.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1021258-professor-to-face-computer-crime-charge/

 

Ratchanok’s revenge is sweet

By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam 
The Nation

 

Thailand's Ratchanok Intanon serves against Akane Yamaguchi of Japan during their women's singles semi-final match at the 2018 Malaysia Masters Badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur on January 20, 2018. / AFP PHOTO

 

Ratchanok Intanon gained sweet revenge over world No 2 Akane Yamaguchi of Japan as she overcame a second-set lapse to win their semi-final match 21-15 16-21 21-19 at the Malaysian Masters near Kuala Lumpur.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1021259-ratchanok’s-revenge-is-sweet/

 

The wheels for Yingluck’s extradition turn slowly and ‘uneasily’

By The sunday Nation

 

 

In pursuit of ex-prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, who fled the country last August shortly before a court ruled against her, authorities have repeatedly explored the possibility of seeking her extradition.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1021261-the-wheels-for-yingluck’s-extradition-turn-slowly-and-‘uneasily’/

 

Anti-fraud measure for Senate election changes, draws fire

By The Nation

 

The law vetting committee has decided to cut down the number of professional groups for the senate election from 20 to 15, and removed a cross-selection approach intended to prevent conspiracy and fraud and replaced it with a new method.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1021262-anti-fraud-measure-for-senate-election-changes-draws-fire/

 

Ex-MPs warn of impact on economy from poll delay

By The Sunday Nation

 

File photo: Nikorn Chamnong, a former member of Parliament and a member of the National Reform Steering Assembly

 

Democrat mp sees attempts being made to ensure the junta returns to power 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1021263-ex-mps-warn-of-impact-on-economy-from-poll-delay/

 

Thai politics is in for traumatic change if military fails to adapt

By Khanittha Theppajorn 
The Sunday Nation

 

File photo: Prinya Thaewanarumitkul, the noted law professor from Thammasat University

 

Their recent submission of separate petitions asking that the Constitutional Court rule on the legality of the NCPO chief’s recent use of Article 44 to amend the political party law was the only option available for political parties, said Prinya Thaewanarumitkul, the noted law professor from Thammasat University.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1021264-thai-politics-is-in-for-traumatic-change-if-military-fails-to-adapt/

 

Are rival parties aiming towards a coalition?

By Fact Hunters, Nation TV  
The SUNDAY Nation

 

The two large rival political parties – Pheu Thai and Democrat – have both expressed their objections to the emergence of an unelected prime minister after the next general election.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1021266-are-rival-parties-aiming-towards-a-coalition/

 

Voters prefer MP over ‘outsider’ as PM: survey

By The Nation

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha sees popularity rating drop in recent opinion survey.

 

Most Thai voters prefer an MP to become the next prime minister rather than an “outsider”, an opinion survey has found. The survey was been carried out by Bangkok University among 1,114 voters nationwide.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1021267-voters-prefer-mp-over-‘outsider’-as-pm-survey/

 

People Go Network activists launch their long march to highlight 4 policy issues

 

 

After about 10 hours of inconclusive talks on Saturday (Jan 20), members of the People Go Network started their long march from Thammasat University’s Rangsit campus to their destination in Khon Kaen to highlight four pressing issues of the government policy that they would like the people to share their views.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1021268-people-go-network-activists-launch-their-long-march-to-highlight-4-policy-issues/

 

NLA’s committee to explain delay of MP election bill enforcement

 

 

The National Legislative Assembly’s committee vetting the organic law on MP election will hold a press conference on Monday (Jan 22) to clarify the reason behind the reason of the majority members of the committee to delay the enforcement of the bill.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1021269-nla’s-committee-to-explain-delay-of-mp-election-bill-enforcement/

 

Several dead as gunmen attack top Kabul hotel, take hostages

By Hamid Shalizi and Akram Walizada

 

Afghan security force keep watch near the site of an attack on the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul, Afghanistan January 20, 2018.REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail

 

KABUL (Reuters) - Gunmen attacked Kabul's Intercontinental Hotel on Saturday, seizing hostages and exchanging gunfire with security forces as the building in the Afghan capital caught fire and residents and staff fled.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1021270-several-dead-as-gunmen-attack-top-kabul-hotel-take-hostages/

 

Airstrikes pound Syria's Afrin as Turkey launches 'Operation Olive Branch'

By Mert Ozkan and Ellen Francis

 

Turkey's Chief of the General Staff Hulusi Akar flanked by his top generals arrives for a meeting at the armed forces' headquarters in Ankara, Turkey January 20, 2018. Turkish Military/Handout via REUTERS

 

HASSA, Turkey/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Turkey opened a new front in Syria's nearly seven-year-old war on Saturday, launching airstrikes against a U.S.-backed Kurdish militia in Afrin province that raise the prospect of a further strain on relations between Ankara and Washington.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1021271-airstrikes-pound-syrias-afrin-as-turkey-launches-operation-olive-branch/

 

As Trump begins second year, women stage nationwide protests

By Ian Simpson

 

People taking part in the Women's March walk in front of the Trump International hotel in Manhattan in New York City, New York, U.S., January 20, 2018. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Many thousands of women and their male supporters turned out on Saturday for the second Women's March, a nationwide series of protests against U.S. President Donald Trump marking the end of his tumultuous first year in office.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1021272-as-trump-begins-second-year-women-stage-nationwide-protests/

 

U.S. government shuts down as Trump feuds with Democrats

By Richard Cowan and Ginger Gibson

 

A sign announcing the closure of the Statue of Liberty, due to the U.S. government shutdown, sits near the ferry dock to the Statue of Liberty at Battery Park in Manhattan, New York, U.S., January 20, 2018. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The second year of Donald Trump's presidency began on Saturday with the U.S. government in shutdown mode while lawmakers gathered in hopes of finding a compromise that would fund federal agencies.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1021273-us-government-shuts-down-as-trump-feuds-with-democrats/

 

Trump will not negotiate on immigration until government reopened

 

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak at the annual March for Life rally, taking place on the National Mall, from the White House Rose Garden in Washington, U.S., January 19, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will not open negotiations on immigration until Democrats agree to reopen the government, his spokeswoman said on Saturday in a statement.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1021274-trump-will-not-negotiate-on-immigration-until-government-reopened/

Tunisian forces kill top aide of Al Qaeda leader in Maghreb - official

 

TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisian security forces have killed a top aide of Abu Musab Abdul Wadud, the leader of Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), an official source told Reuters on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1021275-tunisian-forces-kill-top-aide-of-al-qaeda-leader-in-maghreb-official/

 

Two dead, several hurt in Prague hotel fire

 

Firefighters work at the scene of a fire at a hotel in Prague, Czech Republic January 20, 2018. REUTERS/Milan Kammermayer

 

PRAGUE (Reuters) - Two people died and nine were injured in a fire at a hotel in the centre of Prague on Saturday night, fire and rescue officials said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1021276-two-dead-several-hurt-in-prague-hotel-fire/

Aguero hat trick helps Man City get back to winning ways

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City vs Newcastle United - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - January 20, 2018 Manchester City's Leroy Sane in action before Sergio Aguero scores their third goal Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

 

(Reuters) - A Sergio Aguero hat-trick ensured Manchester City got back to winning ways in the Premier League after a 3-1 victory over Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1021277-aguero-hat-trick-helps-man-city-get-back-to-winning-ways/

Everton's McCarthy suffers broken leg in West Brom draw

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton vs West Bromwich Albion - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - January 20, 2018 Everton's James McCarthy is stretchered off after sustaining an injury in a challenge with West Bromwich Albion's Salomon Rondon (not pictured) REUTERS/Andrew Yates

 

(Reuters) - Everton substitute Oumar Niasse scored with his first touch to salvage a 1-1 draw against West Bromwich Albion but Saturday's game was overshadowed when their Ireland midfielder James McCarthy suffered an horrific double fracture to his right leg.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1021280-evertons-mccarthy-suffers-broken-leg-in-west-brom-draw/

Vardy penalty, Mahrez strike help Leicester beat Watford

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Leicester City vs Watford - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - January 20, 2018 Leicester City's Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez celebrate after the match REUTERS/David Klein

 

(Reuters) - A well-taken first-half penalty from striker Jamie Vardy and an injury-time goal from midfielder Riyad Mahrez gave Leicester City a 2-0 win over Watford in an entertaining Premier League game on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1021281-vardy-penalty-mahrez-strike-help-leicester-beat-watford/

Martial strike gives United points at Turf Moor

By Simon Evans

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Burnley vs Manchester United - Turf Moor, Burnley, Britain - January 20, 2018 Burnley's Jack Cork in action with Manchester United's Marcus Rashford Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

 

BURNLEY, England (Reuters) - A superbly taken 54th minute goal from Anthony Martial gave Manchester United a hard-earned 1-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor in the Premier League on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1021284-martial-strike-gives-united-points-at-turf-moor/

 

Rampant Arsenal put four past Palace to end winless run

By Hugh Lawson

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal vs Crystal Palace - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - January 20, 2018 Arsenal's Nacho Monreal is substituted off while Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger looks on REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal ended a five-game winless streak in all competitions by thrashing London rivals Crystal Palace 4-1 with four goals inside the first 22 minutes in the Premier League on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1021285-rampant-arsenal-put-four-past-palace-to-end-winless-run/

 

Lambert off to a flier as Stoke win at last

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Stoke City vs Huddersfield Town - bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent, Britain - January 20, 2018 Stoke City's Jack Butland with Moritz Bauer at the end of the match. REUTERS/Peter Powell

 

Paul Lambert enjoyed the perfect start to his career as Stoke City manager as his new side brushed aside Huddersfield Town 2-0 at a raucous bet365 stadium to move out of the Premier League relegation zone on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1021287-lambert-off-to-a-flier-as-stoke-win-at-last/

Hazard nets double as Chelsea ease to victory at Brighton

 

Chelsea's Eden Hazard celebrates scoring their third goal. REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

 

Jan 20 (Reuters)- - BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION 0 CHELSEA 4

 

Two goals from Eden Hazard helped Chelsea cruise to a 4-0 victory at Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday for their first league win of 2018.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1021288-hazard-nets-double-as-chelsea-ease-to-victory-at-brighton/

 

What makes a Thai

 

 

What it takes to be a Thai

This blog has been provided by Asia Backpackers BLOG for Inspire.

 

With its many different ethnic peoples and its long history, it is difficult to explain in words, the people of Thailand, their traits, idiosyncrasies and general out-look on the world.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1021290-what-makes-a-thai/

 

Bangkok's Somali refugees persecuted and living in fear

by Alastair G.M

 

Five men share this tiny studio apartment and immigration officials regularly raid their building [Alastair G M/Al Jazeera]

 

Bangkok, Thailand - "I've never experienced cold like this," says RK, a 19-year-old Somali refugee, as he sits in a downtown Bangkok alley one December morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1021292-bangkoks-somali-refugees-persecuted-and-living-in-fear/

 

Consumers beware – not all cryptocurrencies are the same

By Asina Pornwasin
The Sunday Nation

 

 

Thai companies wanting to raise public funds via Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) using cryptocurrencies should be required to follow the strict rules and regulations on Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), currently applied to stocks and other financial instruments, said experts.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/consumers-beware-not-cryptocurrencies/26762/

 

Nearly 100 patrons of Chon Buri bar face drugs-use charges

By The Nation

 

 

A Sunday morning raid of a well-known pub in Chon Buri’s Sri Racha district netted 94 patrons who tested positive for illicit drugs.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1021309-nearly-100-patrons-of-chon-buri-bar-face-drugs-use-charges/