Brits behaving badly: UK citizens most likely to get arrested in Thailand

 

 

British nationals are more likely to be arrested in Thailand than in any other overseas country, official figures reveal.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1036098-brits-behaving-badly-uk-citizens-most-likely-to-get-arrested-in-thailand/

Another shark attack in Hua Hin: Korean man was swimming despite warning signs

 

 

Another tourist has been bitten by a shark in the same Hua Hin area where a Norwegian was attacked two weeks ago.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1036102-another-shark-attack-in-hua-hin-korean-man-was-swimming-despite-warning-signs/

Video: Aunty forgets to brake! Nearly kills herself at level crossing

 

 

CCTV footage from the PR page of the State Railways on Facebook showed the moment a woman on a motorcycle failed to see a barrier down at a level crossing as an express train approached.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1036109-video-aunty-forgets-to-brake-nearly-kills-herself-at-level-crossing/

Cashier stabbed by bar girl as many tourists look on

 

 

Pattaya News reported that startled tourists looked on as a bar girl grabbed a knife and stabbed a cashier this morning.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1036110-cashier-stabbed-by-bar-girl-as-many-tourists-look-on/

Prawit assigns Army to draw up guidance handbook for officials dealing with protesters

By The Nation 

 

Lt-General Kongcheep Tantrawanit, the Defence Ministry spokesman

 

The defence minister has assigned the Royal Thai Army to prepare a handbook providing implementation guidelines for officials dealing with protesters, a ministry spokesman said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1036138-prawit-assigns-army-to-draw-up-guidance-handbook-for-officials-dealing-with-protesters/

 

Chart Thai Pattana concerned after just 10% of members reaffirm status by deadline

By The Nation

 

Nikorn

 

The Chart Thai Pattana Party has voiced concern after just a little over 10 per cent of its members reaffirmed their membership during the permited period, which ended on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1036139-chart-thai-pattana-concerned-after-just-10-of-members-reaffirm-status-by-deadline/

 

Pro-election activists walk free ahead of new protest

By WASAMON AUDJARINT 
THE NATION

 

Rangsiman Rome (File Photo)

 

KEY ACTIVISTS in last month’s pro-election assembly yesterday walked free after the court rejected detention requests filed by police who had summoned them ahead of another demonstration planned for this Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1036140-pro-election-activists-walk-free-ahead-of-new-protest/

 

UPDATE:

 

Police investigate deaths linked to Lyn weight-loss products

By The Nation

 

 

FRESH ON the heels of an investigation into Magic Skin beauty products, police are now looking at another well-known brand, Lyn, after its weight-loss products were allegedly found to contain two dangerous substances.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1036062-police-look-into-deaths-linked-to-lyn-brand-weight-loss-products/?do=findComment&comment=12942041

 

New regulations to protect consumers

By The Nation

 

 

AMONG THE Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) new measures to ensure the safety and quality of health and food supplements is a public health ministry regulation to be put in effect next month.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1036141-new-regulations-to-protect-consumers/

 

Destitute centre fraud found in 67 provinces

By PIYANUCH TAMNUKASETCHAI 
THE NATION 

 

 

ALLOWANCE misappropriation and related irregularities have been found at 67 provincial protection centres for the destitute, while only nine provincial centres were cleared in the massive scandal, according to results of an inquiry by the Public Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1036142-destitute-centre-fraud-found-in-67-provinces/

 

Bid to resolve Doi Suthep standoff without using Article 44

By The Nation

 

Photo credit Shinshiro Kenji Athur

 

THE GOVERNMENT seems likely to try to settle the dispute over court officials’ residences at the foot of Chiang Mai’s Doi Suthep Mountain without the use of the special powers under Article 44 and without demolishing the structures.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1036143-bid-to-resolve-doi-suthep-standoff-without-using-article-44/

 

Labour activists seek better retirement benefits for Thais

national May 01, 2018 01:00

By CHULARAT SAENGPASSA, 
RACHANON CHAROONSAK 
THE NATION 

 

 

RIGHT TO MEDICAL SERVICES AFTER RETIREMENT, HIGHER MINIMUM WAGE AND MANDATORY |PROVIDENT FUND AMONG DEMANDS

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1036144-labour-activists-seek-better-retirement-benefits-for-thais/

 

Alibaba pact sees Big Data shape travel choices for well-heeled Chinese

By ASINA PORNWASIN, 
JINTANA PANYAARVUDH 
THE NATION

 

Yuthasak Supasorn, governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)

 

A PARTNERSHIP between the Thai tourism authorities and Fliggy, the online travel platform of e-commerce giant Alibaba, is aimed at harnessing Big Data to target big-spending Chinese tourists with precision marketing, said Yuthasak Supasorn, governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1036145-alibaba-pact-sees-big-data-shape-travel-choices-for-well-heeled-chinese/

 

On your bikes, get set …. Go

By THE NATION

 

 

The Great Mekong Bike Ride 2018, an eco-friendly cycling race organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand in collaboration with Thailand Tri-League, is back and will be taking those who favour pedal power along the mighty Mekong River through Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan and Sakon Nakhon between May 17 and 20.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1036146-the-great-mekong-bike-ride-2018-on-your-bikes-get-set-…-go/

 

Junta Isn’t Poaching Politicians (but could): Prawit

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

Prawit Wongsuwan walk alongside Prayuth Chan-ocha to a Cabinet meeting on Jan. 21, 2017.

 

BANGKOK — Deputy junta leader Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan said Monday the junta is not luring politicians to support its return to power after elections.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1036147-junta-isn’t-poaching-politicians-but-could-prawit/

 

Israel says Iran lied on nuclear arms, pressures U.S. to scrap deal

By Stephen Farrell

 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday presented what he called evidence from secret Iranian documents proving Tehran failed to fully disclose the extent a secret prior nuclear progam, which Netanyahu called a violation of a landmark 2015 deal limiting Iran's nuclear program.

 

TEL AVIV (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday stepped up pressure on the United States to pull out of a 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, presenting what he called evidence of a secret Iranian nuclear weapons programme in a primetime address on Israeli TV.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1036148-israel-says-iran-lied-on-nuclear-arms-pressures-us-to-scrap-deal/

 

Stormy Daniels sues Donald Trump for defamation over 'con job' tweet

By Jonathan Stempel

 

FILE PHOTO: Adult film actress Stephanie Clifford, also known as Stormy Daniels, speaks to media along with lawyer Michael Avenatti (R) outside federal court in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., April 16, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan Mcdermid

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Adult film actress Stormy Daniels on Monday sued U.S. President Donald Trump for defamation, saying he lied by tweeting that her claim of being threatened if she discussed an alleged sexual encounter with him was a "total con job."

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1036149-stormy-daniels-sues-donald-trump-for-defamation-over-con-job-tweet/

 

Barnier says rapid EU-UK progress needed on Irish border

By Padraic Halpin

 

Michel Barnier, the European Union's chief Brexit negotiator, arrives at an all All-Island Civic Dialogue on Brexit in Dundalk, Ireland, April 30, 2018. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne

 

DUNDALK, Ireland (Reuters) - The EU's Brexit negotiator expressed confidence on Monday that a solution for the Irish border can be achieved if rapid progress is made by June, but said a real risk remained of Britain leaving the bloc without an overall deal.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1036150-barnier-says-rapid-eu-uk-progress-needed-on-irish-border/

 

Australian court to rule whether Cardinal Pell to face trial on historical sexual offences

By Sonali Paul

 

Vatican Treasurer Cardinal George Pell is surrounded by Australian police as he leaves the Melbourne Magistrates Court in Australia, October 6, 2017. REUTERS/Mark Dadswell

 

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - An Australian court is due to declare on Tuesday whether Vatican Treasurer George Pell should face trial to answer multiple charges of historical sexual offences.

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1036151-australian-court-to-rule-whether-cardinal-pell-to-face-trial-on-historical-sexual-offences/

 

'Twin Peaks' star Pamela Gidley dies aged 52

Hanna Flint

Contributor

Yahoo Movies UK

 

Pamela Gidley has died aged 52

 

Actress Pamela Gidley has passed away aged 52.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1036152-twin-peaks-star-pamela-gidley-dies-aged-52/

 

A hard day at the office: Day 3 of the Top of the Gulf Regatta 2018

 

Close battles in IRC 1 on Day 3 of the Top of the Gulf Regatta 2018. Photo by Guy Nowell.

 

PATTAYA, Thailand – All the fleet are playing catch-up in their respective series after two days of unseasonal weather in the Gulf of Thailand and race officers on the keelboat and multihull, dinghy and Optimist courses were eager to get going today.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1036154-a-hard-day-at-the-office-day-3-of-the-top-of-the-gulf-regatta-2018/

 

Video: Iron girders propelled like javelins into car in front

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A driver was lucky to escape death or serious injury yesterday after two iron girders came loose on a pick-up and flew into a car in front.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1036155-video-iron-girders-propelled-like-javelins-into-car-in-front/

 

Big Joke turns his attention to illegal tourist businesses in Chiang Mai

 

Pictures (3): Manager online

 

Surachet Hakpal - the deputy commissioner of the Tourist Police Bureau - has turned his crime busting might to illegal tourism businesses in Chiang Mai.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1036156-big-joke-turns-his-attention-to-illegal-tourist-businesses-in-chiang-mai/

 

ASH Thailand stresses on smoking control measures

 

 

PHUKET, 1 MAY 2018 (NNT) – ASH Thailand stressed on the importance of smoking control measures to discourage new smokers, help those who wish to quit smoking and protect non-smokers. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1036157-ash-thailand-stresses-on-smoking-control-measures/

 

Big Joke orders guides to return 2.7 million baht in illegal reserve fees

 

Picture: Daiy News

 

Crime buster Surachet Hakpan of the Tourist Police Bureau met with national guide and local representatives in Chiang Mai over an issue related to reserve payments made by Chinese group tour companies.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1036159-big-joke-orders-guides-to-return-27-million-baht-in-illegal-reserve-fees/

 

Comey says Mueller should get 'open-ended' interview with Trump

By Sarah N. Lynch

 

Former FBI director James Comey speaks about his book during an onstage interview with Axios Executive Editor Mike Allen at George Washington University in Washington, U.S. April 30, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former FBI Director James Comey offered some advice on Monday for Special Counsel Robert Mueller: Press President Donald Trump to sit down for a completely "open-ended" interview in the probe of alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 election.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1036161-comey-says-mueller-should-get-open-ended-interview-with-trump/

 

Fast 4G connections still elusive, but Thai operators’ speeds are improving: OpenSignal

BY THE NATION

 

 

Since OpenSignal’s last report in November, Thai mobile operators have been busy expanding the reach of their 4G networks and the company has refreshed their metrics, tracking the changes seen in the 3G and 4G performance of AIS (Advanced Info Service), DTAC (Total Access Communication) and TrueMove.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/fast-4g-connections-still-elusive-thai-operators-speeds-improving-opensignal/28527/

Here’s how to install the Windows 10 April 2018 update right now

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Microsoft has started rolling out the Windows 10 April 2018 update, the next major update to Windows 10, to users around the world.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/28529-2/28529/

Palestinian forum convenes after 22 years, beset by division

By Ali Sawafta, Nidal al-Mughrabi and Stephen Farrell

 

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas gestures as he speaks during the Palestinian National Council meeting in Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank April 30, 2018. REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman

 

RAMALLAH, WEST BANK (Reuters) - A powerful but rarely convened assembly that calls itself the Palestinian "supreme authority" met for the first time in 22 years on Monday, with boycotts and rifts suggesting it will struggle to achieve its stated goal of unity.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1036165-palestinian-forum-convenes-after-22-years-beset-by-division/

 

Four Thai/Swiss children fall from fourth floor of flats - one is dead, three seriously injured

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Hua Mark police were called to a set of apartment rooms at the end of Ramkhamhaeng Soi 34 in Bangkok early this morning after four young children fell from the fourth floor.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1036166-four-thaiswiss-children-fall-from-fourth-floor-of-flats-one-is-dead-three-seriously-injured/