rooster59 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Exclusive offer for Thaivisa readers - 500B discount coupon for SuperSports Find out more: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1019624-exclusive-offer-for-thaivisa-readers-500b-discount-coupon-for-supersports/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 The week that was in Thailand news: “You get nothing for two in a bed” I was on my way home after a Saturday night out with friends. It was 2.30am and I was stopped at the lights at a relatively lonely intersection in Sathupradit, downtown Bangkok. Next to me and also on a motorbike was a “win” – a motorcycle taxi guy. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024462-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-“you-get-nothing-for-two-in-a-bed”/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 Yingluck and Thaksin spotted shopping in Beijing By THE SUNDAY NATION Photo Credit: Matichon Online FUGITIVE former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra has been spotted in Beijing along with her brother Thaksin, another ex-PM who is also on the run from Thai law, according to media reports. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024507-yingluck-and-thaksin-spotted-shopping-in-beijing/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 Johnson to boost Thai-UK ties By THE SUNDAY NATION BRITISH FOREIGN Secretary Boris Johnson will meet Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o- cha and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai in Bangkok tomorrow to discuss UK-Thai relations. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024508-johnson-to-boost-thai-uk-ties/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 University course encourages pupils to study themselves By JINTANA PANYAARVUDH THE SUNDAY NATION TU106 subject lecturer Santi Chitrachinda HUNDREDS of students were busy installing banners – most of them including the question “Who are we?” – on a stage at Thammasat University’s (TU) Rangsit campus on Friday morning. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024509-university-course-encourages-pupils-to-study-themselves/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 Six Cambodians arrested for poaching Siamese rosewood trees Forestry officials arrested six Cambodian poachers in the Thap Lan national park in Prachin Buri province Saturday morning (Feb 10) for allegedly cutting down Siamese rosewood. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024510-six-cambodians-arrested-for-poaching-siamese-rosewood-trees/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 How a US-based Thai exposed watch scandal By THE SUNDAY NATION THE WRISTWATCH scandal undermining the government can be credited to one man who wrote posts on his “investigative” website about all the 25 luxury watches allegedly worn by Deputy Premier and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan in recent years. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024511-how-a-us-based-thai-exposed-watch-scandal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 Thung Yai black leopard ‘shot eight times’ By The Nation The black leopard killed at Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary in Kanchanaburi was hit by a total of eight bullets, a forensic examination has revealed. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024512-thung-yai-black-leopard-‘shot-eight-times’/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 Yala festival celebrates Melayu culture By The Nation An Asean cultural festival kicked off on Friday to promote Melayu culture and tradition. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024513-yala-festival-celebrates-melayu-culture/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 Power-plant opponents to keep up fight By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM THE SUNDAY NATION Photo credit: Somboon Khamhang The coal-fired power plant protesters read the police announcement on the ban of all public gathering within 50-metre radius of Government House. DEMONSTRATIONS TO CONTINUE IN CAPITAL UNTIL THE PROJECTS ARE CALLED OFF Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024514-power-plant-opponents-to-keep-up-fight/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 Tight security around Democracy Monument before planned rally By The Nation Some 300 policemen were stationed around Democracy Monument on Saturday to keep an eye on the planned assembly of people calling for elections. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024516-tight-security-around-democracy-monument-before-planned-rally/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 Activists defy junta with pro-election assembly By WASAMON AUDJARINT THE SUNDAY NATION FOUR WANTED pro-democracy activists yesterday demonstrated that they had no fear of the junta, as one of them stepped out of his house to be arrested and the others appeared at a public assembly under the eyes of hundreds of police officers. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024518-activists-defy-junta-with-pro-election-assembly/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 EGAT told to find new sites for coal-fired power plant projects The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has been ordered by the Energy Ministry to look for new locations for the construction of coal-fired power plants after the government put on hold two coal-fired power projects in Krabi and Thepha district of Songkhla for three years. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024519-egat-told-to-find-new-sites-for-coal-fired-power-plant-projects/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 PM’s latest lyrical outpouring calls for ‘sacrifices’ By The Nation “Through water and fire, we will land on our feet. Only virtue will survive.” Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday released another of his lyrics called “Diamond Heart”, which encourages “sacrifices for the country, society and Thai fellows”. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024523-pm’s-latest-lyrical-outpouring-calls-for-‘sacrifices’/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 Safety concern for rangers in Premchai case By THE SUNDAY NATION A FORESTRY reformer has expressed concerns about the safety of Thung Yai sanctuary chief Wichian Chinwong and his subordinates after they arrested the president of Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD), Premchai Karnasuta. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024525-safety-concern-for-rangers-in-premchai-case/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 Ex-official summoned in poaching controversy By THE SUNDAY NATION Noppadon Prueksawan POLICE HAVE summonsed a retired senior parks official who allegedly sought to facilitate construction magnate Premchai Karnasuta’s entry into a Kanchanaburi wildlife sanctuary that resulted in the poaching controversy against him. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024526-ex-official-summoned-in-poaching-controversy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 PM heaps praise on Wichien Chinnawong and his forest rangers Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha praised Thung Yai Naresuan wildlife sanctuary chief Wichien Chinnawong and his men for doing their job straightforwardly in making the arrest of business tycoon Premchai Karnasuta’s party for alleged hunting. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024527-pm-heaps-praise-on-wichien-chinnawong-and-his-forest-rangers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 Hundreds gather at Bangkok's Democracy Monument to demand election By Pracha Hariraksapitak Pro-democracy activists shout their demands during protest against junta near Democracy Monument in Bangkok, Thailand February 10, 2018. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun BANGKOK (Reuters) - Around four hundred people gathered at a monument to democracy in the Thai capital on Saturday to urge the military government not to delay a national election planned later this year, in one of the biggest anti-junta demonstrations since the military took power in 2014. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024529-hundreds-gather-at-bangkoks-democracy-monument-to-demand-election/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 Italians march against racism after shooting spree against migrants By Matteo Berlenga Demonstrators stand on a balcony during an anti-racism rally in Macerata, Italy, February 10, 2018. REUTERS/Yara Nardi MACERATA, Italy (Reuters) - Thousands of Italians marched against racism on Saturday in the city of Macerata where a man opened fire on African migrants a week ago, injuring six people in what police said was a racially motivated attack. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024530-italians-march-against-racism-after-shooting-spree-against-migrants/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 Brilliant Aguero scores four to lift City 16 points clear Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City vs Leicester City - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - February 10, 2018 Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their fourth goal to complete his hat-trick REUTERS/Andrew Yates (Reuters) - Sergio Aguero scored four goals as Manchester City extended their Premier League lead to 16 points with a 5-1 rout of Leicester City on Saturday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024531-brilliant-aguero-scores-four-to-lift-city-16-points-clear/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 Kane again as Spurs continue derby dominance over Arsenal Tottenham's Harry Kane scores their first goal. Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - February 10, 2018. Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge Feb 10 (Reuters) - Harry Kane's 101st Premier League goal was the difference as Tottenham Hotspur earned a 1-0 win over Arsenal, to continue their fine recent form in north London derbies in front of a Premier League record crowd at Wembley on Saturday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024532-kane-again-as-spurs-continue-derby-dominance-over-arsenal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 Improving West Ham stall Watford's momentum Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United vs Watford - London Stadium, London, Britain - February 10, 2018 Watford's Jose Holebas in action with West Ham United's Pablo Zabaleta REUTERS/Peter Nicholls (Reuters) - West Ham overcame Watford 2-0 in a game with plenty of chances at the London Stadium on Saturday, putting the Hammers level on points with their opponents in the middle of the Premier League table. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024534-improving-west-ham-stall-watfords-momentum/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 Everton up to ninth with easy win over Palace Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton vs Crystal Palace - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - February 10, 2018 Everton's Tom Davies celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS/Peter Powell (Reuters) - Gylfi Sigurdsson, Oumar Niasse and Tom Davies were on target as Everton eased past Crystal Palace 3-1 on Saturday to climb to ninth in the Premier League table. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024536-everton-up-to-ninth-with-easy-win-over-palace/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 Late Ki strike gives Swansea crucial win over Burnley Soccer Football - Premier League - Swansea City vs Burnley - Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Britain - February 10, 2018 Swansea City's Ki Sung Yueng scores their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers (Reuters) - Swansea City edged further away from the Premier League relegation zone as Ki Sung-yueng scored a late goal to beat Burnley 1-0 at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024537-late-ki-strike-gives-swansea-crucial-win-over-burnley/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 Ryan the hero as Brighton deny Stoke late winner Reuters Feb 10 (Reuters) - Stoke City blew a chance to move out of the Premier League's bottom three when Charlie Adam missed a 90th-minute penalty as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024538-ryan-the-hero-as-brighton-deny-stoke-late-winner/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 Sweden's Kalla wins first Pyeongchang gold By Philip O'Connor Cross-Country Skiing – Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics – Women’s 7.5km + 7.5km Skiathlon – Alpensia Cross-Country Skiing Centre – Pyeongchang, South Korea – February 10, 2018 - Winner Charlotte Kalla of Sweden reacts during the prize ceremony. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) - Sweden's Charlotte Kalla won the first gold medal of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics on Saturday after powering away from the field to secure victory in the women's 7.5km + 7.5km skiathlon. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024539-swedens-kalla-wins-first-pyeongchang-gold/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 Trump says Democratic memo on Russia is 'very political,' needs redactions U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 9, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A classified memo by congressional Democrats related to investigations of Russian influence in the 2016 U.S. presidential election is "very political and long" and must be "heavily redacted" before it could be released, President Donald Trump said on Twitter on Saturday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024541-trump-says-democratic-memo-on-russia-is-very-political-needs-redactions/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 Swiss overpower unified Korean women's team By Dan Burns Ice Hockey – Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics – Women Preliminary Round Match - Switzerland v Korea - Kwandong Hockey Centre, Gangneung, South Korea – February 10, 2018 - Goaltender Shin So-jung of Korea and Alina Muller of Switzerland in action. REUTERS/Brian Snyder GANGNEUNG, South Korea (Reuters) - Switzerland's Alina Muller almost single-handedly spoiled Korea's Olympic unity moment on Saturday, scoring four goals to power the Swiss to an 8-0 win over Korea's unified women's ice hockey team. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024543-swiss-overpower-unified-korean-womens-team/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 Exclusive - Brazil police see no evidence in port bribery case against president By Lisandra Paraguassu and Ricardo Brito FILE PHOTO: Brazil's President Michel Temer reacts during a ceremony on a new National ID Card in Brasilia, Brazil, February 5, 2018. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino/File photo BRASILIA (Reuters) - A bribery investigation into Brazilian President Michel Temer regarding the extension of port concessions last year has found no evidence of corruption and could soon conclude no crime was committed, the head of the federal police told Reuters on Friday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1024544-exclusive-brazil-police-see-no-evidence-in-port-bribery-case-against-president/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 Olympics: Pyeongchang Games organisers probe possible cyberattack BY REUTERS PYEONGCHANG (Reuters) – Pyeongchang Olympics organisers were looking into a disruption of non-critical systems on the day of the opening ceremony but could not yet confirm if it was a cyberattack, Games spokesman Sung Baik-you said on Saturday. Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/olympics-pyeongchang-games-organisers-probe-possible-cyberattack/27141/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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