Pattaya woman, 27, rushes home to find her condo ablaze

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A Pattaya woman said she nearly collapsed when she rushed home to find her condominium ablaze.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048640-pattaya-woman-27-rushes-home-to-find-her-condo-ablaze/

 

Cave poll: Thai and foreign teams hailed as heroes as majority follow drama

 

 

A "Super Poll" conducted at the end of last week shows a high approval rating for the actions of rescuers both Thai and foreign during the drama at the Tham Luang cave.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048643-cave-poll-thai-and-foreign-teams-hailed-as-heroes-as-majority-follow-drama/

 

Three killed in Bangkok in suspected love-triangle murder-suicide

By The Nation

 

Picture: Komchadluek

 

A man allegedly shot dead a couple before turning the gun on himself in Bangkok early on Monday in what police suspect to be a love-triangle double murder and suicide.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048647-three-killed-in-bangkok-in-suspected-love-triangle-murder-suicide/

 

Ordination tragedy: Man falls out of pick-up on his way to temple in Buriram

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A man on his way to a temple to be ordained into the Buddhist monkhood fell out of the pick-up and died in the street.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048650-ordination-tragedy-man-falls-out-of-pick-up-on-his-way-to-temple-in-buriram/

 

Thai PM Calls for Urgent Safety Review Following Tragic Chinese Boat Deaths

by Andrew J Wood

 

Chinese Tourists in Thailand

 

PHUKET: An urgent review has been called by the Thai PM and the Governor of Phuket to halt the wave of cancellations from Chinese tourists to Phuket. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048652-thai-pm-calls-for-urgent-safety-review-following-tragic-chinese-boat-deaths/

 

Last body of Phuket boat tragedy retrieved

By The Nation

 

 

The last body from the Phuket tour boat tragedy was retrieved and taken to hospital on Sunday night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048654-last-body-of-phuket-boat-tragedy-retrieved/

 

"Depressed" Thai man faces attempted murder charge after 7/11 stabbing

 

Picture: Manager online

 

Trouble broke out at a Ratanathibet 7/11 store on Saturday night after a sales girl forbid a man from drinking in the store.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048655-depressed-thai-man-faces-attempted-murder-charge-after-711-stabbing/

 

Violent Nicaragua protests claim another 10 lives: rights group

By Oswaldo Rivas

 

Police block the entrance of Divine Mercy Catholic Church in Managua, Nicaragua July 14, 2018. REUTERS/Oswaldo Rivas

 

MANAGUA (Reuters) - Nicaraguan police and paramilitary groups loyal to President Daniel Ortega killed at least 10 people on Sunday, a human rights association said, as the death toll from violent clashes in the Central American country continues to rise.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048657-violent-nicaragua-protests-claim-another-10-lives-rights-group/

 

Could top UK model be fined for obscenity after showing off her assets in Thailand?

 

Source: The Sun

 

Top UK model Katie Price - formerly known as Jordan - could be in hot water after she was pictured topless on a Thai beach.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048658-could-top-uk-model-be-fined-for-obscenity-after-showing-off-her-assets-in-thailand/

 

Public Health bans foods containing trans fats

By Thai PBS

 

Margarine//File photo

 

A ministerial order has been issued by the Public Health Ministry banning the production, import and distribution of food containing trans fat.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048660-thai-public-health-bans-foods-containing-trans-fats/

 

New minibus/van terminal to open next month opposite Morchit

By The Nation

 

FILE photo

 

A new terminal for vans and minibuses will be officially launched near the Morchit 2 terminal next month.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048662-new-minibusvan-terminal-to-open-next-month-opposite-morchit/

 

King praises rescue operations chief Narongsak for a job well done

By Thai PBS

 

 

His Majesty the King has written a message to Mr Narongsak Osotthanakorn, commander of the Tham Luang Rescue Operations Command Centre, expressing his appreciation toward the latter’s performance in directing the operations until all the 12 Wild Boars teenage footballers and their coach were safely rescued from the cave.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048664-king-praises-rescue-operations-chief-narongsak-for-a-job-well-done/

 

Police hunt pickup driver after officer killed in road rage incident

By The Nation

 

FILE photo//Google maps

 

A policeman was shot dead in Chumphon province on Sunday night after the driver of the car he was in angered a truck driver by cutting in front of him.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048666-police-hunt-pickup-driver-after-officer-killed-in-road-rage-incident-in-chumphon/

 

 

Photo proof wildlife park is getting it right

By The Nation

 

 

Recently released “camera trap” photos of guar and elephants testify to the abundance of wildlife in Namnao National Park, which straddles Phetchabun and Chaiyaphum provinces, and its managers credit the park’s rangers for protecting the animals.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048668-photo-proof-namnao-national-park-is-getting-it-right/

PM responds to Thailand's improved WIPO ranking

 

 

BANGKOK, 16 July 2018 (NNT) – The 2018 World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Innovation Index moved Thailand up seven places from 51st last year to 44th out of 126 countries worldwide. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048670-pm-prayut-responds-to-thailands-improved-wipo-ranking/

 

Suwannapura tops Lincicome in playoff to win Marathon Classic

Reuters Staff

 

FILE PHOTO: Thidapa Suwannapura of Thailand rests at the third hole during the final round of the Dubai Ladies Masters golf tournament in Dubai December 12, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah Picture Supplied by Action Images

 

(Field Level Media) - Thidapa Suwannapura hardly could believe it after she outlasted Brittany Lincicome in a sudden-death playoff to win the Marathon Classic in Sylvania, Ohio.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048673-thidapa-tops-lincicome-in-playoff-to-win-marathon-classic/

 

Thai cave rescue: Australian divers given diplomatic immunity in case risky mission went wrong

Four Corners 

Exclusive by Mark Willacy, Lucy Carter and Jeanavive McGregor

 

The two Australians who helped the Thai football team escape safely from a flooded cave were given diplomatic immunity in case anything went wrong during the rescue, Four Corners can reveal.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048675-thai-cave-rescue-australian-divers-given-diplomatic-immunity-in-case-risky-mission-went-wrong/

 

Phuket poll shows lack of confidence in election

Author: The Phuket News

 

Nearly one-quarter of Thai respondents to the poll voted that it would not make any difference if Thailand held elections or not. Image: The Phuket News / meta-chart.org

 

PHUKET: An online poll has shown a “first past the post” majority of people believe that Thailand is ready to hold national elections, but are overshadowed by a combined majority who believe that Thailand is either not ready or that national elections will not make any difference to the political landscape of the country.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048678-phuket-poll-shows-lack-of-confidence-in-election/

 

‘Tom Yum’ Attire Wins Best Costume At Miss Grand Thailand Pageant

By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter

 

Photo: Taylor McAvoy

 

BANGKOK — A bowl of classic spicy shrimp soup won people’s hearts for best national costume in this year’s Miss Grand Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048681-‘tom-yum’-attire-wins-best-costume-at-miss-grand-thailand-pageant/

 

UPDATE:

 

Nutritionists hail ban on trans fats

By The Nation

 

 

Thai nutritionists and health advocates have praised a recent Public Health Ministry regulation banning the production, import and distribution of industrially produced trans fats and food products containing them.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048660-thai-public-health-bans-foods-containing-trans-fats/?do=findComment&comment=13177925

 

Police conclude online World Cup gambling operation

 

 

BANGKOK, 16 July 2018 (NNT) - The Royal Thai Police has concluded its World Cup gambling suppression, after the world's most popular sporting event came to an end on July 15th. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048698-police-conclude-online-world-cup-gambling-operation/

 

NBT switches to digital-only services

 

 

BANGKOK, 16 July 2018 (NNT) - The National Broadcasting Services of Thailand (NBT) has terminated its analog broadcasting services and switched to a digital-only operation. The move, which is accompanied by investment in modern equipment, vastly improves the station’s broadcast quality. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048699-nbt-switches-to-digital-only-services/

 

Thai students take gold at 59th Mathematical Olympiad

 

 

BANGKOK, 16th July 2018 (NNT) – Thai students have taken gold at the 59th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), which took place in Romania. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048700-thai-students-take-gold-at-59th-mathematical-olympiad/

 

Former UK minister calls for second vote on Brexit to end stalemate

 

FILE PHOTO: Justine Greening, Britain's Secretary of State for Education, arrives in Downing Street for a cabinet meeting in London, October 17, 2017. REUTERS/Hannah Mckay/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - A former senior British minister called on Monday for a second referendum to solve a parliamentary stalemate on Brexit, saying Prime Minister Theresa May's proposals for new ties with the European Union were a fudge that satisfied no one.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048703-former-uk-minister-calls-for-second-vote-on-brexit-to-end-stalemate/

 

UPDATE:

 

Thailand gave diplomatic immunity to Australian medical team in cave rescue

By Panarat Thepgumpanat

 

A water mark is seen after 12 soccer players and their coach were rescued near Tham Luang cave complex in the northern province of Chiang Rai, Thailand, July 10, 2018. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand gave diplomatic immunity to three Australians who helped a boys' soccer team escape from a flooded cave, in case "something went wrong", its foreign minister said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048675-thai-cave-rescue-australian-divers-given-diplomatic-immunity-in-case-risky-mission-went-wrong/?do=findComment&comment=13178276

 

VIDEO: British cave explorer Vern Unsworth considers legal action against Elon Musk

 

Vern Unsworth//File photo

 

British cave explorer Vern Unsworth says he hasn’t ruled out taking legal action against Elon Musk after the tech billionaire called him a pedophile.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048705-video-british-cave-explorer-vern-unsworth-considers-legal-action-against-elon-musk/

 

Thank-you party planned for those involved in Tham Luang rescue operation

By Thai PBS

 

 

The government is planning to hold a party to thank all the people who were involved in the successful operation to rescue the 12 Wild Boars soccer players and their coach out of Tham Luang cave, Interior Minister Anupong Phaojinda said today.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048707-thank-you-party-planned-for-those-involved-in-tham-luang-rescue-operation/

 

PM launches new waterway development program based in Sufficiency Economy Philosophy

 

 

BANGKOK, 16 July 2018 (NNT) – Thailand's Prime Minister has chaired the launch of a volunteer program for the development of waterways using the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048708-pm-launches-new-waterway-development-program-based-in-sufficiency-economy-philosophy/

 

Death sentence handed down on Muslim militant

By Thai PBS

 

 

A Muslim militant has been sentenced to death for his parts in three violent incidents in Pattani province in which seven people were killed and eight others injured, said Col Thanawee Suwannarat, deputy spokesman of the Region 4 Internal Security Operations Command forward headquarters at Sirindhorn Military camp in Pattani’s Yarang district.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048709-pattani-death-sentence-handed-down-on-muslim-militant/

 

Mu Pa boys will grow up to work for country’s benefit, says Dr Pak

 

 

The rescued Mu Pa Academy football footballers and their assistant coach are aware of and have expressed their gratitude to those who made sacrifices to rescue them from Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai, says an Army doctor who played a leading role in helping the boys.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048713-mu-pa-boys-will-grow-up-to-work-for-country’s-benefit-says-dr-pak/