App to promote best places to visit in Thailand’s north

By Mongkhonchaowarat Tangmangmee 
The Nation

 

 

A free new application, UNSEEN Lower North of Thailand, has been launched as a guide to tourists seeking the best spots to visit in five northern provinces.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049193-app-to-promote-best-places-to-visit-in-thailand’s-north/

 

Pattaya cabbies demand higher minimum charge

By Theerawat Thongma, 
Dethawee Theewarangkool 
The Nation

 

 

Major General Popanan Luengpanuwat, head of the National Council for Peace and Order in Chon Buri, called a meeting on Thursday in a bid to tackle the issue of Pattaya taxi drivers allegedly taking advantage of tourists.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049200-pattaya-cabbies-demand-higher-minimum-charge/

 

Apirach set to become Army chief in military appointments

By THE NATION 

 

From left: Apirach, Nattapol, Kukiat, Vichak and Thirawat

 

ASSISTANT ARMY chief General Apirach Kongsompong is tipped to take over as the new commander-in-chief from incumbent General Chalermchai Sittisart, who retires at the end of September.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049203-apirach-set-to-become-army-chief-in-military-appointments/

 

UK watchdog and EU tell banks to prepare for hard Brexit

By Huw Jones

 

FILE PHOTO: The Bank of England is seen in London, Britain, April 9, 2018. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s banks and insurers must plan for a “hard” Brexit in case a transition period is not in place next March, a senior British regulator said on Thursday in a warning echoed by Brussels.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049207-uk-watchdog-and-eu-tell-banks-to-prepare-for-hard-brexit/

 

Culture Ministry aims to set up committee for ‘Wild Boars’ movie

By The Nation

 

 

The Culture Ministry is to propose setting up a special film board committee to oversee the production of a “Wild Boars” movie at the next mobile Cabinet meeting on July 24 in Ubol Rachathani, Culture Minister Vira Rojpojchanarat said on Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049210-culture-ministry-aims-to-set-up-committee-for-‘wild-boars’-movie/

 

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