Before expulsions, a brick-by-brick hardening of U.S. stance towards Russia

By Phil Stewart and Matt Spetalnick

 

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin during their bilateral meeting at the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany July 7, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - America's most sweeping expulsion of Russian diplomats since the Cold War may have seemed like a dramatic escalation in Washington's response to Moscow, but the groundwork for a more confrontational U.S. posture had been taking shape for months -- in plain sight.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1030908-before-expulsions-a-brick-by-brick-hardening-of-us-stance-towards-russia/

 

Drunk British Boxers 0 Pattaya Road Surface 2

 

Picture: Pattaya News

 

A video showed the aftermath to an early morning crash today on Pattaya Sai 2 road near the Dolphin Roundabout.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1030914-drunk-british-boxers-0-pattaya-road-surface-2/

 

UK Labour leader Corbyn apologises for anti-Semitism in his party‍

 

The leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, delivers a speech at the official launch of Labour's local election campaign in Manchester, Britain, March 22, 2018. REUTERS/Phil Noble

 

LONDON (Reuters) - The leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, apologised on Sunday for anti-Semitism within his party, as he faced the prospect of protests over a perceived failure to act on such incidents in the past.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1030916-uk-labour-leader-corbyn-apologises-for-anti-semitism-in-his-party‍/

 

Whistleblower questions Brexit result, says campaigners broke election law

By Alistair Smout

 

Cambridge Analytica whistleblower Christopher Wylie at a news conference in central London, Britain, March 26, 2018. REUTERS/Toby Melville

 

LONDON (Reuters) - A whistleblower at the heart of a Facebook data scandal on Monday questioned the result of Britain's 2016 Brexit referendum as his lawyers presented evidence that they said showed the main campaign for leaving the EU had broken the law.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1030917-whistleblower-questions brexit result-says-campaigners-broke-election-law/

 

Bangkok: Time to make sure all dogs are micro-chipped

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News has said that it is time for all dogs in Bangkok to be micro-chipped. The rabies crisis in Thailand has so far not led to any fatalities in the capital but it could be only a matter of time before someone dies from the deadly disease.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1030918-bangkok-time-to-make-sure-all-dogs-are-micro-chipped/

 

Bangkok finally gets long-awaited new public buses

By The Nation

 

 

Bangkokians’ long wait for modern and environment-friendly public buses has finally ended. The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has started running its new air-conditioned, natural gas for vehicle (NGV) buses on five routes from Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1030924-bangkok-finally-gets-long-awaited-new-public-buses/

 

Several Bangkok roads flooded following early morning rains

By The Nation

 

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Bangkok was hit by heavy rains early morning on Tuesday, flooding several roads and causing traffic congestion even before the daily rush hour.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1030926-several-bangkok-roads-flooded-following-early-morning-rains/

 

Video: Bad behavior could land litter kicker in jail, says online lawyer

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A video from the dash cam of a car showed a member of the public warn a driver not to litter after he threw some trash onto the road from a car.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1030927-video-bad-behavior-could-land-litter-kicker-in-jail-says-online-lawyer/

 

Airline investigating after excess weight charges "go straight in official's pocket"

 

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A Singaporean woman passenger leaving Don Mueang believes she may have been robbed after she witnessed an airline official pocket 2,000 baht.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1030929-airline-investigating-after-excess-weight-charges-go-straight-in-officials-pocket/

 

Pattaya expat threatened with jail after posting negative restaurant review online

 

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An expat in Pattaya has been harassed, bullied and threatened with legal action after posting a negative restaurant review on Facebook.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1030931-pattaya-expat-threatened-with-jail-after-posting-negative-restaurant-review-online/

 

Any more baggage thefts and contracts will be scrapped, says AOT

 

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The Airports Authority of Thailand have told baggage handling companies that if there are any more cases of theft contracts will be cancelled.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1030934-any-more-baggage-thefts-and-contracts-will-be-scrapped-says-aot/

 

Rights activist Hall ordered to pay Bt10m in libel suit

By The Nation

 

A file photo shows British rights activist Andy Hall after his sentencing hearing at the Bangkok South Criminal Court in Bangkok, Thailand, on September 20, 2016// EPA-EFE PHOTO

 

The Phra Khanong Court yesterday ordered human-rights activist Andy Hall to pay a Bt10-million compensation to a pineapple firm over his comment on its labour practices.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1030935-british-rights-activist-andy-hall-ordered-to-pay-bt10m-in-libel-suit/

 

Military junta considers legal action against pro-election activists

By Thai PBS

 

 

The military junta is considering legal action against pro-election activists after they held a protest rally in front of the Army Headquarters strongly criticising the government and the military junta on Saturday (March 24).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1030938-military-junta-considers-legal-action-against-pro-election-activists/

 

Man drowns and 10-year-old boy missing at Songkhla beach

By Thai PBS

 

 

A father of a 10-year-old boy drowned after he saved his son from drowning and tried to rescue another boy at Sanam Chai beach in Songkhla’s Sathing Phra district on Monday (March 26) 

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1030940-man-drowns-and-10-year-old-boy-missing-at-songkhla-beach/

 

Oh My Baht: BTS Fares Get A Shave

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

  

Photo: BTS Skytrain / Facebook

 

BANGKOK — Starting Sunday, traveling between most stations along the BTS Skytrain system will cost 1 baht less.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1030941-oh-my-baht-bts-fares-get-a-shave/

 

Expat Relationships and How Does Lingerie Fit In?!

By Dan Cheeseman

 

 

As you may or may not already know, I am the MD for Thaivisa, an online media for foreigners with an interest in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1030942-expat-relationships-and-how-does-lingerie-fit-in/

 

U.S. to add citizenship question in 2020 Census: Commerce Dept

By Brendan O'Brien

 

People walk along Wall Street during the morning commute in the financial district during a winter nor'easter in New York City, U.S., March 2, 2018. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

 

(Reuters) - A question about citizenship status will be reinstated on the 2020 Census to help enforce the Voting Rights Act, federal officials said on Monday, amid concerns that the change will compromise the accuracy of the population count.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1030943-us-to-add-citizenship-question-in-2020-census-commerce-dept/

Activist Plans March For Black Panther

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

  

Italian-Thai Development CEO Premchai Karnasuta meets with police March 14, 2018.

 

BANGKOK — A prominent environment activist said his foundation will march cross country in support of prosecution of a billionaire accused of poaching a black panther in a protected forest last month.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1030944-activist-plans-march-for-black-panther/

 

Junta’s rejection of broadcaster appeal defended

By The Nation

 

 

The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) on Tuesday declined to invoke its special powers under Article 44 of the constitution to ease the financial burden born by terrestrial digital TV licence holders and two holders of 900MHz licences.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1030947-junta’s-rejection-of-broadcaster-appeal-defended/

 

Poor O-Net results nationally – but then there’s Supawadi

By The Nation

 

Prathom 6 (Grade 6) and Mathayom 3 (Grade 9) students on average scored under 50 per cent in core subjects in the Ordinary National Education Test (O-Net), results released this week show.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1030957-poor-o-net-results-nationally-–-but-then-there’s-supawadi/

 

Annual Bangkok Red Cross Fair Loses Venue

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

  

Visitors participate in a prize draw at 2016 Red Cross Fair

 

BANGKOK — For the first time in 95 years, the annual Thai Red Cross Fair is in jeopardy after the organization lost access to its longtime venue.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1030960-annual-bangkok-red-cross-fair-loses-venue/

 

Min of Transport to ensure road safety during Songkran holidays

 

 

BANGKOK, 27 March 2018 (NNT) - The Ministry of Transport is set to enforce strict measures to ensure safety for holidaymakers during Songkran festivities. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1030963-min-of-transport-to-ensure-road-safety-during-songkran-holidays/

 

Deputy Police Commander says Premchai case file solid

 

 

BANGKOK, 27th March 2018 (NNT) – The Deputy Commander of the Royal Thai Police has voiced his confidence that the case file on Italian Thai Development Co Ltd CEO Premchai Karnasutra and three others accused of illegal hunting in Tungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary is strong, but indicated that police are ready to present more evidence if needed by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1030964-deputy-police-commander-says-premchai-case-file-solid/

 

EU lauds Thai foreign labor registration efforts

 

 

BANGKOK, 27th March 2018 (NNT) – The European Union has commended the Thai government for its management of foreign laborers, noting significant progress in their registration. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1030965-eu-lauds-thai-foreign-labor-registration-efforts/

 

Rabies zones down to 27 provinces

 

 

BANGKOK, 27th March 2018 (NNT) - The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has declared 27 provinces temporary quarantine zones for rabies. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1030967-rabies-zones-down-to-27-provinces/

 

Thai wordsmiths set to be featured in The Times for their brilliant English language skills

 

Puttapong and Panupol (right) before their final games

 

Top Thai Scrabble players will be featured in the The Times newspaper in England next weekend after the local Scrabble season kicked off in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1030974-thai-wordsmiths-set-to-be-featured-in-the-times-for-their-brilliant-english-language-skills/

 

Qualified persons urged to apply for EC while parties to meet on regulations

 

 

BANGKOK, 27th March 2018 (NNT) – The President of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has invited qualified individuals to enter the running to become Election Commission (EC) members, after the first day of applications saw no candidates. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1030977-qualified-persons-urged-to-apply-for-ec-while-parties-to-meet-on-regulations/

 

Police outline safety measures for Songkran

 

FILE photo

 

BANGKOK, 27 March 2018 (NNT) - The Royal Thai Police has outlined its safety measures for the upcoming Songkran holiday. 

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1030980-police-outline-safety-measures-for-songkran/

 

Police arrest suspected beggar gang leader

By The Nation

 

Police arrested a Myanmar man who was accused of organising several of his compatriots under 18 to sell candy and beg for money on the streets of Bangkok’s Huai Kwang district early on Tuesday morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1030981-police-arrest-suspected-beggar-gang-leader-in-bangkok/

 

How to stop Facebook Messenger logging all your calls and texts

BY STAFF WRITER 

 

 

The recent data scandal surrounding Facebook deepened on Monday when it was revealed that the social network is harvesting much more information than many users realised.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/stop-facebook-messenger-logging-calls-texts/27981/