Iraq bombs meeting of Islamic State leaders in Syria - military

 

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq has launched an air attack on a gathering of Islamic State leaders inside neighbouring Syria, killing 45 members of the hardline militant group, its military said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1044577-iraq-bombs-meeting-of-islamic-state-leaders-in-syria-military/

The week that was in Thailand news: Thailand is lethal enough without executions

 

 

I could barely believe my eyes when Tuesday morning’s translations arrived in my inbox. I read it over and over not really wanting to believe what was patently obvious even if it was in Thai.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1044545-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-thailand-is-lethal-enough-without-executions/

 

 

Democrat deputy leader says Thaksin is trying to stop “bleeding” in Pheu Thai party

 

 

Fugitive former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is trying to stop “bleeding” in the Pheu Thai party by assuring the party’s former MPs that he is still “in politics and not going anywhere”, said Mr Nipit Intharasombat, deputy leader of Democrat Party on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1044594-democrat-deputy-leader-says-thaksin-is-trying-to-stop-“bleeding”-in-pheu-thai-party/

 

A clampdown launched by the police against mediums

 

 

Police of the Crime Suppression and Technology Crime Suppression divisions have been ordered to launch a nationwide clampdown on mediums, especially those who claim they have connections with members of the royalty.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1044595-a-clampdown-launched-by-the-police-against-mediums/

 

Probe ordered into the emergence of huge number of pagoda shells on shore

 

 

The Department of Marine and Coastal Natural Resources have ordered an investigation after a huge number of Hoi Chedi (pagoda shells) were washed ashore at Prapas beach in the southern province of Ranong on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1044596-probe-ordered-into-the-emergence-of-huge-number-of-pagoda-shells-on-shore/

 

Majority support death penalty: Super Poll

 

 

A large majority of Thai people support the death penalty under the Criminal Code, according to the result of an opinion survey by Super Poll, a pollster of a foundation for happiness and leadership research.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1044597-majority-support-death-penalty-super-poll/

 

Police to summon self-claimed witness in Trang murder case for questioning

 

 

Police will summon for questioning a person who has claimed he knew that a murder convict who was executed by lethal injection on June 18 in Trang province was not the real culprit, Pol Lt Col Prasert Songsaeng, the deputy chief of Trang police, said on Saturday (June 23).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1044598-police-to-summon-self-claimed-witness-in-trang-murder-case-for-questioning/

 

Thousands gather for cash handouts at an ordination ceremony in Ratchaburi

 

 

Several thousands of people flocked to Wat Potharam in Potharam district of Ratchaburi province this morning (Saturday) hoping to be lucky enough to get cash handouts distributed by a wealthy businessman on the occasion of the ordination of his son at the temple.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1044599-thousands-gather-for-cash-handouts-at-an-ordination-ceremony-in-ratchaburi/

 

Students file complaint with the police against Loei Rajabhat university administration

 

 

About 85 students of the Faculty of Education of Loei Rajabhat University filed a complaint with Khon Kaen Muang district police accusing the university administration that they were duped into believing that they would be issued with a teaching license after their graduation.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1044600-students-file-complaint-with-the-police-against-loei-rajabhat-university-administration/

 

Prayuth Promotes Plans as Euro Tour Continues

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha views a 3D presentation at the Airbus headquarters Friday in Toulouse.

 

PARIS — Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha, who just four years ago drew condemnation from European governments for ousting the previous government in a coup, is back on the continent, and he’s got a busy schedule.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1044601-prayuth-promotes-plans-as-euro-tour-continues/

 

Mangmoon card holders still cannot access BTS train service

 

 

A total of 200,000 Mangmoon cards have been distributed to members of the public and many cardholders have started to use the cards today (Saturday) for travelling on the Purple Line and Blue line trains, but not with the BTS Skytrain service because the ticketing systems are not yet connected pending negotiations between the two operators –BTS and MRTA (Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1044602-mangmoon-card-holders-still-cannot-access-bts-train-service/

 

Thai SMEs can cash in on China’s vast online market

By WICHIT CHAITRONG 
THE SUNDAY NATION 

 

“There are 772 million Internet users of whom 650 million shop online. This is a great opportunity for Thai SMEs to sell their products using online platforms,” said Aksornsri Phanishsarn, an economics lecturer at Thammasat University

 

EXPERTS PLAY DOWN THE LOOMING TRADE WAR WITH THE UNITED STATES AND RISK OF HIGH DEBT

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1044603-thai-smes-can-cash-in-on-china’s-vast-online-market/

 

‘Revolutionary Things’ offers insights into a historic transition in Thai history

By Phatarawadee Phataranawik 
The Sunday Nation

 

The stunning old wooden pediment featuring a deity holding an image of the symbolic constitution from Wat Trimitr is among the highlight at "Revolutionary Things" exhibition at Cartel Artspace. Photo courtesy of Cartel Artspace

 

Eight-six years ago this day, the Siamese Revolution of 1932 led by the People’s Party spurred the Kingdom’s historic transition from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy when King Rama VII agreed to a codified Constitution to end the bloodless coup.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1044605-‘revolutionary-things’-offers-insights-into-a-historic-transition-in-thai-history/

 

SPECIAL REPORT: A painful judgement on land rights

By PIYAPORN WONGRUANG 
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

The aged Karen Ko-I during the transfer from Bangkloi Bon to Bangkloi Lang during the Tenessarim Operation.

 

THE TOP COURT’S RECENT VERDICT IN THE CASE OF KAREN FOREST DWELLERS HAS LEFT THEM WITHOUT THEIR TRADITIONAL LAND

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1044606-special-report-a-painful-judgement-on-land-rights/

 

Kroos missile secures last-gasp Germany win

By Philip O'Connor

 

Soccer Football - World Cup - Group F - Germany vs Sweden - Fisht Stadium, Sochi, Russia - June 23, 2018 Germany's Toni Kroos celebrates scoring their first goal with Marco Reus REUTERS/Hannah McKay

 

SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - A stoppage-time goal from Toni Kroos gave holders Germany a dramatic 2-1 win over Sweden on Saturday to reignite their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup last 16.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1044607-kroos-missile-secures-last-gasp-germany-win/

 

Rampant Mexico see off South Korea to close on last 16

By Richard Martin

 

Soccer Football - World Cup - Group F - South Korea vs Mexico - Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don, Russia - June 23, 2018 Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio and Javier Hernandez celebrate victory after the match REUTERS/Darren Staples

 

ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (Reuters) - Mexico built on the momentum from their stunning victory over world champions Germany by overpowering South Korea 2-1 on Saturday to take a giant step towards the last 16 of the World Cup.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1044608-rampant-mexico-see-off-south-korea-to-close-on-last-16/

 

Hamilton back on form in France with 75th pole

By Alan Baldwin

 

Formula One F1 - French Grand Prix - Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France - June 23, 2018 Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton celebrates qualifying in pole position REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier

 

LE CASTELLET, France (Reuters) - Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton roared back to form on Saturday to put his Mercedes on pole position for the first French Grand Prix in a decade.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1044609-hamilton-back-on-form-in-france-with-75th-pole/

 

South Carolina congressional candidate seriously injured in fatal car crash

By Keith Coffman

 

South Carolina police say Republican congressional candidate Katie Arrington and a friend were seriously injured in a head-on collision that killed the other driver Friday. Diane Hodges reports.

 

(Reuters) - South Carolina Republican congressional candidate Katie Arrington, who ousted incumbent U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford in a primary this month, was seriously injured in a car crash that killed the driver of a second vehicle, her campaign said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1044610-south-carolina-congressional-candidate-seriously-injured-in-fatal-car-crash/

 

White House press secretary says asked to leave restaurant for working for Trump

 

U.S. White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders holds the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S. June 14, 2018. REUTERS/Leah Millis

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said on Saturday that she had been asked to leave a Virginia restaurant the night before because she worked for President Donald Trump.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1044611-white-house-press-secretary-says-asked-to-leave-restaurant-for-working-for-trump/

Pompeo warns Iran on nuclear arms; hopes military force will never be needed

 

FILE PHOTO - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo participates in a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and members of congress in the Cabinet Room about immigration at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 20, 2018. REUTERS/Leah Millis

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Saturday warned Iran not to pursue nuclear weapons, saying it would face the "wrath of the entire world" if it did so, but added that he hoped it would never be necessary for the United States to take military action against the country.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1044612-pompeo-warns-iran-on-nuclear-arms-hopes-military-force-will-never-be-needed/

Fox spirits and demons: China's tech giants splash out in cartoon arms race

By Pei Li, Anita Li and Adam Jourdan

 

People walk past a booth of NetEase Comics at the China International Cartoon and Game (CCG) Expo in Shanghai, China July 6, 2017. REUTERS/Stringer

 

HANGZHOU, China (Reuters) - Growing up in the Chinese port city of Dalian in the 1990s, Zhang Hongchang spent hours immersed in Japanese cartoons like Dragon Ball and Naruto.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1044613-fox-spirits-and-demons-chinas-tech-giants-splash-out-in-cartoon-arms-race/

 

Sting blasts leaders as 'cowards' over migration crisis

 

British singer Sting attends an event organized by Amnesty International and the Athens International Airport in Athens, Greece, June 23, 2018. REUTERS/Costas Baltas

 

ATHENS (Reuters) - British singer and actor Sting called world leaders "half men and cowards" on Saturday for their inability to solve the refugee crisis.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1044615-sting-blasts-leaders-as-cowards-over-migration-crisis/

Thailand produces more than 190,000 vehicles in May

Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

 

BANGKOK, 23rd June 2018 (NNT) – Thailand last month produced more than 193,000 vehicles, a increase of 13.94% compared to the same month of 2017, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1044618-thailand-produces-more-than-190000-vehicles-in-may/

 

 

Gov explains why PM’s wife did not join group on visit to foreign countries

Vipaporn Pooritanasarn

 

 

BANGKOK, 23rd June 2018 (NNT) – The government’s spokesperson has explained why the prime minister’s wife didn't go to England and France with the prime minister on his recent trip, while also asking the mass media to verify their information before news reporting. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1044620-gov-explains-why-pm’s-wife-did-not-join-group-on-visit-to-foreign-countries/

 

Thailand welcomes 16.4 million foreigners so far this year

Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

 

BANGKOK, 23rd June 2018 (NNT) – During the first five months of 2018, Thailand received a total of 16.4 million visitors from overseas, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1044621-thailand-welcomes-164-million-foreigners-so-far-this-year/

 

30 parties accept Govt’s invitation to first meeting

Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

 

BANGKOK, 23rd June 2018 (NNT) – Thirty political parties are to be represented at Monday’s meeting hosted by the government ahead of the forthcoming election. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1044623-30-parties-accept-govt’s-invitation-to-first-meeting/

 

to continue:

Thailand Live Monday 25 Jun 2018 
https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1044678-thailand-live-monday-25-jun-2018/