rooster59 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 The week that was in Thailand news: Incongruity and apathy: Alive and kicking in Thailand! Thailand is a land of incongruity. Some call it two-faced-ness but that is over-simplistic, beloved of Facebook posters, tweeters and Thailand newbies who think they know it all because they have been to Khao San Road and read a guidebook on the best place to buy banana pancakes. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052426-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-incongruity-and-apathy-alive-and-kicking-in-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 Just like one big FAMILY By KWANCHAI RUNGFAPAISARN THE NATION WEEKEND Supaluck Umpujh, chairwoman of The Mall Group FOSTERING staff loyalty is a key tenet of Supaluck Umpujh’s management philosophy as chairwoman of The Mall Group. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052462-just-like-one-big-family/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 Former Khon Kaen MP Premsak holds hands with Sam Mitr leader By The Nation A pro-regime group continues to recruit MPs from other parties, with Premsak Piayura, the former Pheu Thai MP for Khon Kaen, the latest to apparently feel their embrace. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052463-former-khon-kaen-mp-premsak-holds-hands-with-sam-mitr-leader/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 Prisons to open throughout August for family visits to mark Mother’s Day On the occasion of the Mother’s Day Aug 12, prisons and detention centres throughout the country will open for relatives to meet inmates throughout the month of August, Corrections Department director-general Narat Sawetanan said on Saturday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052464-prisons-to-open-throughout-august-for-family-visits-to-mark-mother’s-day/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 Dead Green Turtle found on Trat beach with plastic-stuffed stomach By The Nation A Green Turtle was found dead on a beach in Trat province on Friday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052465-dead-green-turtle-found-on-trat-beach-with-plastic-stuffed-stomach/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 Election in February? Debate over election inspectors raises more doubts By Thai PBS Doubts grow whether Thais will be able to go to the polls in February For many people, there are good reasons to doubt whether the long-anticipated election will take place within the time frame as outlined in the military junta’s political roadmap? Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052466-election-in-february-debate-over-election-inspectors-raises-more-doubts/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 5 senior policemen in Samut Sakhon moved to inactive posts The superintendent of Krathum Baen district police, Samut Sakhon province, and four other senior police officers have been ordered transferred out of the province following a raid on a pub in which 123 patrons were tested positive with drug use. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052467-5-senior-policemen-in-samut-sakhon-moved-to-inactive-posts/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 FBI seeks motive after U.S. airline worker stole plane and crashed it By Brendan O'Brien and Alex Dobuzinskis A Horizon Air Bombardier Dash 8 Q400, reported to be hijacked, flies over University Place, Washington, the U.S., before crashing in the South Puget Sound, August 10, 2018 in this still image taken from a video obtained from social media. John Waldron/via REUTERS (Reuters) - Federal authorities on Saturday were seeking to learn what drove an airline worker to steal an empty airplane from Seattle's airport in a security scare that caused the scrambling of U.S. fighter jets and ended when the plane crashed onto a sparsely populated island. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052469-fbi-seeks-motive-after-us-airline-worker-stole-plane-and-crashed-it/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 Romanians rally again in anti-corruption, anti-government protests By Radu-Sorin Marinas Thousands of Romanians joined an anti-government rally in the capital Bucharest, Romania August 11, 2018. Inquam Photos/Octav Ganea via REUTERS BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Romanians protested against corruption in Bucharest and major provincial cities for a second day running on Saturday, demanding the Social Democrat government's resignation. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052470-romanians-rally-again-in-anti-corruption-anti-government-protests/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 One year after Charlottesville rally, Trump says he condemns all racism People embrace at a memorial near the site where Heather Heyer was killed during the 2017 Charlottesville "Unite the Right" protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S., August 11, 2018. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he condemns "all types of racism and acts of violence," appealing for unity ahead of the anniversary of a deadly white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052471-one-year-after-charlottesville-rally-trump-says-he-condemns-all-racism/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 India's Kerala state on high alert after floods kill 34 By Jose Devasia Rescue personnel patrol the flooded waters on the banks of Periyar River after the opening of Idamalayar and Cheruthoni dam shutters following heavy rains, on the outskirts of Kochi, August 10,2018. REUTERS/Sivaram V KOCHI, India (Reuters) - More than half of the 14 districts in India's Kerala state have been put on high alert, officials said on Saturday, as the death toll from one of the worst floods in the southern state reached 34. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052472-indias-kerala-state-on-high-alert-after-floods-kill-34/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 Former monk held on charges of killing bishop at Egyptian monastery CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's public prosecutor has detained a disgraced monk on charges of killing a bishop at a desert monastery, his lawyer said on Saturday, in a case that has rocked the Coptic community, the Middle East's biggest Christian minority. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052473-former-monk-held-on-charges-of-killing-bishop-at-egyptian-monastery/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 German operators of French campsite hit by flash flood under investigation TOULOUSE, France (Reuters) - A French judge placed two German nationals accused of operating an unlicensed holiday camp in southern France under formal investigation after a flash-flood swept through the site, leaving several children injured and one man missing. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052475-german-operators-of-french-campsite-hit-by-flash-flood-under-investigation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 Kenya arrests two top officials for suspected corruption over new $3 billion railway By Humphrey Malalo A train launched to operate on the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) line constructed by the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) and financed by Chinese government arrives at the Nairobi Terminus on the outskirts of Kenya's capital Nairobi May 31, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya/Files NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenyan authorities have arrested the head of the agency that manages public land and the boss of the state railway on suspicion of corruption over land allocation for the new $3-billion flagship Nairobi-Mombasa railway. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052476-kenya-arrests-two-top-officials-for-suspected-corruption-over-new-3-billion-railway/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 Clashes continue as Taliban press Afghan city south of Kabul KABUL (Reuters) - Fighting continued around Ghazni in central Afghanistan on Saturday, a day after Taliban fighters stormed the city in a stark show of force, with at least 25 police and one journalist killed, officials said. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052479-clashes-continue-as-taliban-press-afghan-city-south-of-kabul/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 Turkey is a 'target of economic war', Erdogan says By Humeyra Pamuk Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters in Bayburt, Turkey August 10, 2018. Murat Kula/Presidential Palace/Handout via REUTERS ISTANBUL (Reuters) - President Tayyip Erdogan denied on Saturday that Turkey is in a currency crisis, dismissing a plunge in the lira as 'fluctuations' which have nothing to do with economic fundamentals. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052481-turkey-is-a-target-of-economic-war-erdogan-says/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 Richarlison strikes twice but 10-man Everton held at Wolves Soccer Football - Premier League - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Everton - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain - August 11, 2018 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Raul Jimenez shoots at goal under pressure from Everton's Michael Keane Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough (Reuters) - WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 2 EVERTON 2 Promoted Wolves needed an 80th-minute equaliser from Mexican forward Raul Jimenez to secure a 2-2 draw at home to 10-man Everton at Molineux on Saturday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052483-richarlison-strikes-twice-but-10-man-everton-held-at-wolves/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 Bournemouth spoil Cardiff's Premier League return Soccer Football - Premier League - AFC Bournemouth v Cardiff City - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - August 11, 2018 Bournemouth's Ryan Fraser in action with Cardiff City's Junior Hoilett REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (Reuters) - Promoted Cardiff City's first Premier League match for four years ended in a 2-0 defeat by Bournemouth, as midfielder Ryan Fraser's first-half goal and forward Callum Wilson's late strike secured victory at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052484-bournemouth-spoil-cardiffs-premier-league-return/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 Schlupp and Zaha give clinical Palace 2-0 win at Fulham Soccer Football - Premier League - Fulham v Crystal Palace - Craven Cottage, London, Britain - August 11, 2018 Crystal Palace's Jeffrey Schlupp celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley (Reuters) - Crystal Palace made a fine start to their Premier League campaign as goals by Jeffrey Schlupp and Wilfried Zaha helped them to a 2-0 win at Fulham in a lively match at Craven Cottage on Saturday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052485-schlupp-and-zaha-give-clinical-palace-2-0-win-at-fulham/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 Pereyra shines as Watford ease to Brighton victory Soccer Football - Premier League - Watford v Brighton & Hove Albion - Vicarage Road, Watford, Britain - August 11, 2018 Watford's Roberto Pereyra celebrates scoring their second goal Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers (Reuters) - Roberto Pereyra scored twice as Watford opened their Premier League campaign with a 2-0 victory over Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday that had manager Javi Gracia purring. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052487-pereyra-shines-as-watford-ease-to-brighton-victory/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 Chelsea's Sarri gets winning start at Huddersfield Soccer Football - Premier League - Huddersfield Town v Chelsea - John Smith's Stadium, Huddersfield, Britain - August 11, 2018 Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri REUTERS/Andrew Yates (Reuters) - HUDDERSFIELD TOWN 0 CHELSEA 3 Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri made a winning start to life in the Premier League as his team enjoyed a 3-0 win over Huddersfield Town at the John Smith's Stadium on Saturday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052488-chelseas-sarri-gets-winning-start-at-huddersfield/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 Spurs begin season with entertaining win at Newcastle Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - August 11, 2018 Tottenham's Harry Kane in action with Newcastle United's Jamaal Lascelles REUTERS/Scott Heppell (Reuters) - NEWCASTLE UNITED 1 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 2 Jan Vertonghen and Dele Alli were on target as Tottenham Hotspur began their Premier League campaign with an entertaining 2-1 victory over Newcastle United on Saturday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052489-spurs-begin-season-with-entertaining-win-at-newcastle/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 Koepka leads by two strokes after third round at PGA Championship By Andrew Both Aug 11, 2018; Saint Louis, MO, USA; Brooks Koepka hits his tee shot on the 3rd hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Bellerive Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - Brooks Koepka had his rivals on the ropes but could not deliver a knockout punch and had his lead whittled to two strokes over Adam Scott after the third round at the PGA Championship on Saturday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052490-koepka-leads-by-two-strokes-after-third-round-at-pga-championship/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 Eat your way to understanding Thai with new app By KORNRAWEE PANYASUPPAKUN THE NATION FEELING LOST among the food-stall choices? Turn to your phone and open a new app. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052493-eat-your-way-to-understanding-thai-with-new-app/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 Nissan puts emphasis on ‘intelligent’ vehicles that allow passengers to get social By The Nation Weekend THE future of mobility is electric, connected and autonomous, says Nissan. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052494-nissan-puts-emphasis-on-‘intelligent’-vehicles-that-allow-passengers-to-get-social/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 Asia the NEXT FRONTIER for AI dominance By Asina Pornwasin The Nation WEEKEND Blognone Tomorrow conference hears business success stories from the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052495-asia-the-next-frontier-for-ai-dominance/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 Student tech education boosted to prepare 4.0 workforce By The Nation Having succeeded in raising Thailand’s ratio of vocational students to 39.7 per cent this year – inching towards the government’s goal of 50 per cent – the Office of Vocational Education Commission (OVEC) head Suthep Chittayawong has vowed to boost it further. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052496-student-tech-education-boosted-to-prepare-40-workforce/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 “Phuket, a little piece of paradise” – US News & World Report By The Thaiger PHOTO: thailandtravel.agency Whilst the annual south-west monsoon continues to kick up dangerous surf along its west coast, the southern island of Thailand has picked up another award. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1051588-phuket-named-second-best-beach-in-the-world/?page=6&tab=comments#comment-13260590 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 Renovation of 11 Bangkok parks to be completed by September Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK, 11 August 2018 (NNT) – The renovation of 11 big parks in Bangkok with walkways, seats and lighting will be completed by September. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052497-renovation-of-11-bangkok-parks-to-be-completed-by-september/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 NLA approves enactment of new Copyright Act Kitti Cheevasittiyanon BANGKOK, 12th August 2018 (NNT) — The National Legislative Assembly has voted to pass a new version of the Copyright Act. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052498-nla-approves-enactment-of-new-copyright-act/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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