The week that was in Thailand news: Catching up with the computer age: "How splendidly we progress"

 

 

A major - some might say ground-breaking development happened in the Rooster household this week.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1053390-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-catching-up-with-the-computer-age-how-splendidly-we-progress/ 

 

New poll commissioner vows to prevent crooks from getting into the parliament

 

 

Newly-appointed election commissioner Pakorn Mahannop vowed today that he would try to make sure that dishonest people will not be able to get into the parliament.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1053434-new-poll-commissioner-vows-to-prevent-crooks-from-getting-into-the-parliament/

 

Senior BMA officials park illegally, see vehicles locked by traffic police

By The Nation

 

 

An entourage of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration governor got a clear message from traffic police on Saturday morning after the officials violated the parking ban on a Bangkok road and saw their vehicles briefly locked.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1053435-senior-bma-officials-park-illegally-see-vehicles-locked-by-traffic-police/

 

Love triangle results in triple deaths in Sakon Nakhon university staff residence

By The Nation

 

Two men and a woman were found dead with gunshot wounds at a staff residence inside Sakon Nakhon University, in what police believe is a double murder and suicide related to a love triangle.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1053436-love-triangle-results-in-triple-deaths-in-sakon-nakhon-university-staff-residence/

Radio sports commentator ‘Hia Nos’ dies

By The Nation

 

“Hia Nos”, a well-known radio sports commentator on radio, died on Saturday morning, the Active Radio programme on FM 99 MHz has announced.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1053437-radio-sports-commentator-‘hia-nos’-dies/

 

Farms, resorts on Phetchaburi River flood after dam increases release speed

By The Nation

 

 

Floods have hit farms and resorts along the Phetchaburi River downstream from the Kaeng Kachan Dam after officials sped up water release from the reservoir.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1053439-farms-resorts-on-phetchaburi-river-flood-after-dam-increases-release-speed/

 

30 more villages in Phayao hit by floods

By The Nation

 

 

A total of 30 villages in six tambon of Phayao’s Pong district were whacked by floods on Saturday morning. Two other villages in the province’s Chiang Kham district were earlier reported struck by flood damage.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1053440-30-more-villages-in-phayao-hit-by-floods/

 

Ranong keeps road to Chumphon closed after repeated landslides

By The Nation

 

The Ranong provincial administration has continued its closure of the main road linking its provincial seat and Chumphon following two landslides.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1053441-ranong-keeps-road-to-chumphon-closed-after-repeated-landslides/

 

Mazda’s laggard set for sales fast lane after facelift

By Kingsley Wijayasinha 
The Nation Weekend

 

The revamped 2018 CX-3 subcompact crossover oozes with emotions in a stylish package from the Japanese producer

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1053442-mazda’s-laggard-set-for-sales-fast-lane-after-facelift/

 

Sia Oun’s handover deferred until Tuesday

 

 

Cambodian authorities have decided to postpone the handover of Mr Panya Yingdang, aka Sia Oun, wanted for the murder of a man and a woman in Chon Buri on July 29, until Tuesday, claiming incomplete paperworks.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1053443-sia-oun’s-handover-deferred-until-tuesday/

 

Phuket Tasty Fest set to shine

 

The Phuket Tasty Fest 2018 will be held at Queen Sirikit Park in Phuket Town on Sept 1-2. Photo: PR Dept
 

PHUKET: A teaser promotional event for the upcoming Tasty Food Fest 2018 was held at Queen Sirikit Park in Phuket Town on Thursday, with dozens of stalls selling local delicacies from Phuket and elsewhere throughout Southern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1053444-phuket-tasty-fest-set-to-shine/

Foul stench of sewage in black-water canal spurs Phuket hotel wastewater inspections 

By The Phuket News

 

Tourists look on as workers clear the sand so that the filthy black water, reeking of sewage, can flow freely into the sea. Photo: Kamala OrBorTor
 

PHUKET: Outcry by local residents has spurred Phuket officials into dredging a canal in Kamala, on Phuket’s west coast, that has turned stagnant with the black water reeking of the foul stench of sewage so it can flow freely into the sea.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1053446-foul-stench-of-sewage-in-black-water-canal-spurs-phuket-hotel-wastewater-inspections/

 

Phuket to hold mass merit-making event for Phoenix victims

By The Phuket News

 

Flowers are laid at Chalong Pier to remember the 47 Chinese tourists who died in the Phoenix disaster. Photo: PR Dept
 

PHUKET: A special two-day mass merit-making event will be held in Phuket next week for the 47 Chinese tourists who died in the Phoenix tour boat disaster, which capsized and sank off Koh Hei (Coral Island) on July 5.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1053447-phuket-to-hold-mass-merit-making-event-for-phoenix-victims/

 

White House Counsel cooperates with Russia investigation - New York Times

 

FILE PHOTO: White House Counsel Don McGahn attends U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks about prescription drug prices at the White House in Washington, U.S. May 11, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House's top lawyer has cooperated extensively with the special counsel investigating Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election, sharing detailed accounts about the episodes at the heart of the inquiry into whether President Donald Trump obstructed justice, the New York Times reported on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1053448-white-house-counsel-cooperates-with-russia-investigation-new-york-times/

Iran to unveil new fighter jet, develop missiles - minister

 

FILE PHOTO: Iran's national flags are seen on a square in Tehran February 10, 2012. REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl

 

DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran will unveil a new fighter jet next week and continue developing missile capabilities as a top priority, the defence minister said on Saturday, defying new U.S. sanctions aimed at curbing Tehran's missile programme and regional influence.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1053449-iran-to-unveil-new-fighter-jet-develop-missiles-minister/

Autostrade vows to rebuild bridge; stops short of apology

By Paola Balsomini and Gabriele Pileri

 

Archbishop of Genoa, Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, blesses the coffin during the state funeral of the victims of the Morandi Bridge collapse, at the Genoa Trade Fair and Exhibition Centre in Genoa, Italy August 18, 2018. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini

 

GENOA (Reuters) - Italian toll-road operator Autostrade per l'Italia pledged on Saturday to rebuild a bridge that collapsed in Genoa this week killing at least 40 people, but its chief executive stopped short of apologising for the disaster.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1053450-autostrade-vows-to-rebuild-bridge-stops-short-of-apology/

 

More heavy rains likely in India's Kerala as flood death toll jumps

By Jose Devasia and Sivaram Venkitasubramanian

 

Rescuers evacuate people from a flooded area to a safer place in Aluva in the southern state of Kerala, India, August 18, 2018. REUTERS/Sivaram V

 

KOCHI, India (Reuters) - India deployed thousands of soldiers and dozens of helicopters to rescue people marooned by the worst floods in a century in the southern state of Kerala, where the death toll of 186 people as of Saturday could rise fast as rains continue.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1053451-more-heavy-rains-likely-in-indias-kerala-as-flood-death-toll-jumps/

 

Former cricketer Imran Khan sworn-in as Pakistan's prime minister

By Saad Sayeed

 

Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan (L) takes the oath of the Prime Minister from President Mamnoon Hussain at the Presid House in Islamabad, Pakistan August 18, 2018. Press Information Department(PID) Handout via REUTERS

 

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Former cricket star Imran Khan was sworn-in as prime minister of Pakistan on Saturday, taking on the challenge of forming a coalition to govern as a currency crisis looms over the turbulent, nuclear-armed South Asian country.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1053453-former-cricketer-imran-khan-sworn-in-as-pakistans-prime-minister/

 

MTV to honour Aretha Franklin at Monday's Video Music Awards

 

A crown and flowers were placed on Aretha Franklin's star on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, U.S., August 16, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Blake

 

(Reuters) - MTV will celebrate soul legend Aretha Franklin at Monday's Video Music Awards ceremony, the network said on Thursday as tributes flowed in from around the world and U.S. television channels scheduled special broadcasts.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1053455-mtv-to-honour-aretha-franklin-at-mondays-video-music-awards/

Chelsea beat Arsenal 3-2 in London derby thriller

By William Schomberg

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Arsenal - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - August 18, 2018 Chelsea's Pedro celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

 

(Reuters) - CHELSEA 3 ARSENAL 2

 

Chelsea beat Arsenal 3-2 in a pulsating London Premier League derby on Saturday with defender Marcos Alonso scoring an 81st-minute winner after the Gunners had fought back from an early 2-0 deficit.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1053456-chelsea-beat-arsenal-3-2-in-london-derby-thriller/

 

Vardy sees red but Leicester ease to victory over Wolves

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Leicester City v Wolverhampton Wanderers - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - August 18, 2018 Leicester City's Jamie Vardy is shown a red card by referee Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough

 

(Reuters) - LEICESTER CITY 2 WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 0

 

Leicester City had Jamie Vardy sent off but it did not stop them from recording a comfortable 2-0 home victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1053458-vardy-sees-red-but-leicester-ease-to-victory-over-wolves/

Richarlison strikes again as Silva's Everton sink Saints

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton v Southampton - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - August 18, 2018 Everton's Richarlison celebrates scoring their second goal with Seamus Coleman REUTERS/Peter Powell

 

(Reuters)- - Brazilian winger Richarlison continued his sparkling start to the season with his third goal in two games as Everton beat Southampton 2-1 in new manager Marco Silva's first home game in charge at Goodison Park.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1053459-richarlison-strikes-again-as-silvas-everton-sink-saints/

Kane finally nets in August as Spurs beat Fulham 3-1

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Fulham - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - August 18, 2018 Tottenham's Harry Kane in action Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Harry Kane finally ended his August goalscoring drought as England's World Cup luminaries inspired Tottenham Hotspur to a morale-boosting 3-1 Premier League win over newcomers Fulham on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1053460-kane-finally-nets-in-august-as-spurs-beat-fulham-3-1/

Wilson shines as Bournemouth beat West Ham 2-1

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v AFC Bournemouth - London Stadium, London, Britain - August 18, 2018 West Ham's Angelo Ogbonna in action with Bournemouth's Callum Wilson Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Striker Callum Wilson scored a stunning goal which helped Bournemouth come from behind in a 2-1 victory at West Ham United on Saturday and stretched their fine Premier League start to two wins in as many games.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1053462-wilson-shines-as-bournemouth-beat-west-ham-2-1/

Newcastle's Kenedy has last-minute penalty saved in stalemate

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Cardiff City v Newcastle United- Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Britain - August 18, 2018 Cardiff City's Neil Etheridge celebrates with Callum Paterson after saving a penalty REUTERS/Rebecca Naden

 

(Reuters) - A nightmare afternoon for Newcastle United's loan signing Kenedy ended with the Brazilian having a penalty saved with almost the final kick of a dismal and goalless Premier League stalemate at Cardiff City.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1053463-newcastles-kenedy-has-last-minute-penalty-saved-in-stalemate/

 

Brazilian border town residents drive out Venezuelan immigrants

By Anthony Boadle

 

FILE PHOTO: Venezuelan men erect their tent to sleep as they wait to show their passports or identity cards next day at the Pacaraima border control, Roraima state, Brazil August 8, 2018. Picture taken August 8, 2018. REUTERS/Nacho Doce

 

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Angry residents of the Brazilian border town of Pacaraima ran riot and drove out Venezuelan immigrants on Saturday after a local restaurant owner was stabbed and beaten, residents and government officials said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1053464-brazilian-border-town-residents-drive-out-venezuelan-immigrants/

 

More fake goods seized in Patong

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

Yesterday (August 17) police and soldiers raided a warehouse in Patong and seized more than 200 counterfeit goods.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1053466-more-fake-goods-seized-in-patong/

 

Whale shark sighted off Phuket

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

A whale shark was sighted off Ao Tue in Koh Racha yesterday (August 17).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1053467-whale-shark-sighted-off-phuket/

 

Tough talks, no agreements at Merkel, Putin meeting near Berlin

By Andreas Rinke and Vladimir Soldatkin

 

Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures next to German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the guest house Meseberg Palace in Gransee, Germany August 18, 2018. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt

 

MESEBERG, Germany (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the conflicts in Ukraine and Syria, as well as Iran and a gas pipeline project that has drawn U.S. ire during tough talks outside Berlin that ended with no clearcut progress.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1053468-tough-talks-no-agreements-at-merkel-putin-meeting-near-berlin/

 

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