BAAC to become first bank to accept trees as loan collateral

By Thai PBS

 

 

The Bank of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) will be the first financial institution in Thailand to accept any of 58 types of trees classified as “prohibited trees” as collateral for taking loans from the bank, said Mr Natthaporn Jatusripitak, an advisor to the minister of Prime Minister’s Office.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1051869-baac-to-become-first-bank-to-accept-trees-as-loan-collateral/

 

Shots fired amid high speed chase in Khon Kaen as 16 year old drug dealer taken down

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A high speed chase ensued in Khon Kaen after a white Isuzu pick-up truck failed to stop at a checkpoint near the Weluwan police station.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1051871-shots-fired-amid-high-speed-chase-in-khon-kaen-as-16-year-old-drug-dealer-taken-down/

 

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‘Serenata’ captain and company manager charged

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

A law suit has been filed against the Serenata’s boat captain and the Chinese marketing manager of the company that owns the yacht. The Serenata was found to be of alleged ‘defective maintenance’.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1051802-five-face-charges-for-phoenix-serenata-sinkings-phuket-police-chief-confirms/?do=findComment&comment=13247966

 

Trump says firms doing business in Iran to be barred from U.S. as sanctions hit

By Babak Dehghanpisheh and Peter Graff

 

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a Make America Great Again rally in Olentangy Orange High School in Lewis Center, OH, U.S., August 4, 2018. REUTERS/Leah Millis

 

BEIRUT/LONDON (Reuters) - Companies doing business with Iran will be barred from the United States, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, as new U.S. sanctions took effect despite pleas from Washington's allies.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1051873-trump-says-firms-doing-business-in-iran-to-be-barred-from-us-as-sanctions-hit/

 

Hunt on for crazy motorcyclist after two knife incidents in Ubon

 

Picture: Mcot

 

Police in Ubon are hunting a man who threw knives at two vehicles - one driven by a policeman - after threatening the occupants.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1051875-hunt-on-for-crazy-motorcyclist-after-two-knife-incidents-in-ubon/

 

Video: Drunk Benz driver "four times over the limit" chases Civic along Bangkok roads

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Dash cam footage from the driver of a Honda Civic showed what happened on a journey along Rama 3 road heading towards Ratchadaphisek late on Sunday night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1051878-video-drunk-benz-driver-four-times-over-the-limit-chases-civic-along-bangkok-roads/

 

Malaysia's former PM Najib to be charged with money laundering

 

FILE PHOTO: Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak arrives in court in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia July 4, 2018. REUTERS/Lai Seng Sin/File Photo

 

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia's embattled former prime minister Najib Razak will be charged on Wednesday under a money-laundering act, the anti-graft agency said, in connection with a multi-billion-dollar scandal at state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1051879-malaysias-former-pm-najib-to-be-charged-with-money-laundering/

 

Phitsanulok villagers seek help for power supply

By The Nation

 

FILE photo//Source: Wikipedia

 

Villagers in Phisanulok province on Tuesday staged a march, demanding power supply as they had been living without electricity for 30 years.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1051880-phitsanulok-villagers-seek-help-for-power-supply/

 

‘If in doubt, don’t go out” – ISLA warnings

By The Thaiger

 

 

The International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) is recommending that Phuket’s exposed west coast beaches be closed to swimmers, until current conditions subside.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1051881-‘if-in-doubt-don’t-go-out”-–-isla-warnings-phuket/

 

German couple convicted over rape, online sale of young son

Agencies

 

Berlin: A German mother and her partner were convicted Tuesday over the repeated rape of the woman's young son and for selling him for sex on the internet for more than two years. They were sentenced to prison in a case that has horrified the country.

 

Source: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1051885-german-couple-convicted-over-rape-online-sale-of-young-son/

 

Abandoned newborn rescued from temple lavatory

By The Nation

 

FILE photo//Google maps

 

A baby boy was rescued from a lavatory at the Wat Mahabut Temple in Bangkok’s Phra Khanong district on Tuesday night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1051889-abandoned-newborn-rescued-from-temple-lavatory-in-bangkok/

 

Dusit Zoo To Close Forever In 3 Weeks

By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter

 

Photo: Dusit Zoo / Facebook

 

BANGKOK — It’s time to say goodbye to Thailand’s oldest zoo.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1051890-bangkoks-dusit-zoo-to-close-forever-in-3-weeks/

 

Cabinet approves Higher Education Act

 

 

BANGKOK, 8th August 2018 (NNT) – The cabinet on Tuesday (Aug 7th) has approved the Higher Education Act. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1051892-thai-cabinet-approves-higher-education-act/

 

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Phuket expat rescues boy, 7, as storm surf prompts call to close beaches

By The Phuket News

 

Dangerous surf at Surin Beach. Photo: ISLA

 

PHUKET: An expat teacher at a Phuket school rescued a 7-year-old boy from surf at Nai Harn Beach on Monday (Aug 6), while the International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) issued a notice today (Aug 8 )

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1051881-‘if-in-doubt-don’t-go-out”-–-isla-warnings-phuket/?do=findComment&comment=13248434

 

Uttaradit Rabbit Delights In Durian

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

Reya eats a piece of durian in Uttaradit province.

 

UTTARADIT — One cottontail in the north of Thailand is energetically nibbling on unusual cuisine for a rabbit – durians.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1051894-uttaradit-rabbit-delights-in-durian/

 

Security lapse sparks evacuation at Frankfurt airport

 

People are seen waiting at the Frankfurt Airport due to the evacuation in Frankfurt, GermanyAugust 7, 2018 in this still image taken from a video obtained from social media. TWITTER/@CELINECOUSTEAU/via REUTERS

 

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Parts of Frankfurt airport were evacuated for several hours on Tuesday following a lapse in security in which a French family of four were allowed to leave the secure zone despite testing positive for explosives, federal police said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1051895-security-lapse-sparks-evacuation-at-frankfurt-airport/

 

Falling Mekong River levels result in improving conditions in the northeast

 

FILE photo

 

UBON RATCHATHANI, 8 August 2018 (NNT) – Water levels in the Mekong River in the northeastern region of Thailand are showing signs of falling allowing villagers of Kong Jiam district in Ubon Ratchathani to return home. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1051897-falling-mekong-river-levels-result-in-improving-conditions-in-isaan/

 

Thailand tipped in trade war test

By GARY KLEIMAN 

 

Two years after a constitutional referendum passed to set the stage for 2019 elections returning Thailand to civilian rule, and amid calculations that the US-China trade war will only fractionally hurt growth, Thailand’s stock market enjoyed political and economic momentum for an essentially flat performance on the MSCI Index through July compared with Asia’s overall 5% decline.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1051898-thailand-tipped-in-trade-war-test/

 

Special Report: Thai Students Abuse ADHD Drugs To Stay Ahead

By Punsita Ritthikarn, Contributor

 

Top: Ken, a student of political science at Chulalongkorn University, on campus recently. Photo: Taylor McAvoy

 

Ken had a reputation as a lazy introvert who came late to class with sleep on his face. Before the day’s lecture would begin, he would throw back a pill with a mouthful of mineral water.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1051901-special-report-thai-students-abuse-adhd-drugs-to-stay-ahead/

 

"Thai Banknotes" application will help people safeguard against fake notes

 

Picture: Thai News Agency

 

TNA reported that an application introduced by the Bank of Thailand would help the public protect themselves against fake notes.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1051922-thai-banknotes-application-will-help-people-safeguard-against-fake-notes/

 

Samui ferries warned of 3-metre waves from strong monsoon

By The Nation

 

FILE photo

 

The Samui Harbour Office on Wednesday warned the ferry operator to be careful in both directions on the Surat Thani run as waves as high as three metres were spotted in the Gulf of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1051923-samui-ferries-warned-of-3-metre-waves-from-strong-monsoon/

 

Man dragged out of Pattaya school by cops and soldiers all a "misunderstanding"

 

video screenshot

 

Thai social media and television was abuzz with the story of a man who was dragged away from a school by police and soldiers.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1051924-man-dragged-out-of-pattaya-school-by-cops-and-soldiers-all-a-misunderstanding/

 

Agencies share human trafficking database

By The Nation

 

 

Ten state agencies have come together officially this week to improve a database on the legal execution of human trafficking cases and victim information in a bid to boost the country's prevention and suppression of the crime.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1051927-agencies-share-human-trafficking-database/

 

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Trash dumping, dancing resident: Lawyer says he could face serious trouble

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

After the story of a resident dumping trash, driving into cones and then having a little dance hit the news, an online lawyer has told Thai media that the man responsible could face some serious consequences.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1051853-video-man-dances-in-celebration-after-trashing-bangkok-housing-development/

 

High tides to cause floods where cresting Phetchaburi River drains into Gulf

By Natthapat Phromkaew 
The Nation

 

 

Beginning on Sunday, Phetchaburi’s Muang district may suffer a 20-centimetre-deep to 50cm-deep flood for 7-10 days, while Ban Laem district could be flooded for nearly a month.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1051933-high-tides-to-cause-floods-where-cresting-phetchaburi-river-drains-into-gulf/

 

Thai Fishermen Call Off Strike, For Now

By Jintamas Saksornchai, Staff Reporter

 

Photo: Matichon

 

SONGKHLA — Thai fishermen Wednesday called off plans for a strike after the government promised to consider revising some pending regulations.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1051934-thai-fishermen-call-off-strike-for-now/

 

New Measures Unveiled As Lat Phrao Chokes On Traffic

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

Traffic deadlock on Lat Phrao Road on Tuesday evening. Image: @IamKritP / Twitter

 

BANGKOK — Police on Wednesday said they’re working to solve the congestion on Lat Phrao Road after public anger spilled onto social media.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1051936-new-measures-unveiled-as-lat-phrao-chokes-on-traffic/

 

A Couple Survives Extreme Crash

by CityNews

 

 

CityNews – A couple survived an extreme crash.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1051950-a-couple-survives-extreme-crash/

 

Huge Drug Raid in Om Koi

by CityNews

 

 

CityNews – Six people were arrested for drug trafficking in Om Koi District during a police raid with evidence valued over five million baht.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1051951-huge-drug-raid-in-om-koi/

 

Chinese Call Centre Scammer Arrested

by CityNews

 

 

CityNews – A Chinese call centre scam operation has been raided, leading to arrests.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1051952-chinese-call-centre-scammer-arrested/