Nong Khai school ordered closed until Wednesday after Maekhong bursts its banks

 

Picture: Manager online

 

Flooding persisted in the Nong Khai area resulting in the two day closure of Pak Suay School in Wat Luang sub-district, reported Manager.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055796-nong-khai-school-ordered-closed-until-wednesday-after-maekhong-bursts-its-banks/

 

How many monitor lizards at Lumpini Park? It depends on whose count

 

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has no objection to a plan of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation to hold an exhibition of monitor lizards in the Lumpini park so that members of the public can get to know the reptiles better.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055797-how-many-monitor-lizards-at-lumpini-park-it-depends-on-whose-count/

 

To spy or not to spy? German parties split over AfD

By Andrea Shalal

 

People watch an open air "anti-racism concert" in Chemnitz, Germany, September 3, 2018. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke

 

BERLIN (Reuters) - Differences emerged between Germany's governing parties on Monday over how to respond to the Alternative for Germany's (AfD) alleged ties to anti-Islamic and racist groups, as calls grew for the far-right party to be placed under surveillance.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055798-to-spy-or-not-to-spy-german-parties-split-over-afd/

 

Typhoon Jebi forces Thai Airways to cancel, reschedule flights

By The Nation

 

A handout photo made available by NASA shows a satellite image of of typhoon Jebi moving north toward Japan on 02 September 2018 (issued 03 September 2018) / EPA-EFE

 

Thai Airways International (THAI) is cancelling and rescheduling some of its flights on the Bangkok-Nagoya and Bangkok-Osaka routes on Tuesday because of Typhoon Jebi.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055799-typhoon-jebi-forces-thai-airways-to-cancel-reschedule-flights/

 

New Lopburi "Hi-So Song Thaews" are the baht buses with the mostest!

 

Picture: MCOT

 

A new fleet of song thaews in Lopburi are being hailed as the Rolls Royce of baht buses!

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055800-new-lopburi-hi-so-song-thaews-are-the-baht-buses-with-the-mostest/

 

Stateless paper plane champion applies for Thai citizenship

 

 

CHIANG MAI, 4th September 2018, (NNT) - The stateless paper-folded airplane competition champion has applied for Thai nationality. The process is expected to take three weeks. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055801-stateless-paper-plane-champion-applies-for-thai-citizenship/

 

Khao San Road: It's as quiet as the grave after order is brought to "landmark" Bangkok street

 

Bringing order: It's as quiet as a cemetery

 

Thai Rath once again went to Khao San Road and posed the question: Was bringing order to the famous landmark street a good idea?

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055804-khao-san-road-its-as-quiet-as-the-grave-after-order-is-brought-to-landmark-bangkok-street/

 

Japan issues evacuation advisories as typhoon Jebi approaches

By Elaine Lies

 

High waves triggered by Typhoon Jebi are seen at a fishing port in Aki, Kochi Prefecture, western Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo September 4, 2018. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS

 

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan issued evacuation advisories for almost 300,000 people and cancelled hundreds of flights in the face of strong winds and heavy rain as typhoon Jebi roared north and was set to make landfall later on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055806-japan-issues-evacuation-advisories-as-typhoon-jebi-approaches/

 

Man found electrocuted at Pathum Thani fish pond

By The Nation

 

 

A Pathum Thani man catching fish in a private pond was electrocuted sometime overnight Monday, probably by inadvertently grabbing a live electric wire ringing the pond to prevent poaching.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055807-man-found-electrocuted-at-pathum-thani-fish-pond/

 

Street vendors on the march in Bangkok

By The Nation

 

 

A street vendor network marched in Bangkok on Tuesday against government and city efforts to clear hawkers off footpaths.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055808-street-vendors-on-the-march-in-bangkok/

 

Govt to perform cloud seeding in several provinces

 

 

BANGKOK, 4th September 2018 (NNT) - Farmers in 22 Chao Phraya River provinces have asked officials to perform cloud seeding operations, in order to replenish agricultural zones. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055809-thai-govt-to-perform-cloud-seeding-in-several-provinces/

 

Mae Hong Son road blocked by landslide following heavy rains

By The Nation

 

 

A road in Mae Hong Son's Sop Moei district was blocked by a landslide Tuesday morning following heavy rains overnight.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055812-mae-hong-son-road-blocked-by-landslide-following-heavy-rains/

 

TAT lines up ‘We Love Local’ ambassadors

By The Nation 

 

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand with help from the public and private sectors has a new campaign called “We Love Local” that’s designed to get more people visiting specific communities around the country. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055813-tat-lines-up-‘we-love-local’-ambassadors/

 

Phuket disaster officials ordered on alert

By The Phuket News

 

Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong gave the order this morning (Sept 4). Photo: Phuket PR Office

 

PHUKET: Governor Norraphat Plodthong has ordered disaster officials and emergency response teams to be on alert following a weather warning issued by Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) yesterday and heavy downpours overnight and this morning (Sept 4).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055814-phuket-disaster-officials-ordered-on-alert/

 

UPDATE:

 

Should 'hia' go or should they stay in Lumpini Park?

By The Nation

 

File photo

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration may hold an opinion poll to ask Bangkokians whether monitor lizards should be evicted from Lumpini Park in the heart of the capital.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055797-how-many-monitor-lizards-at-lumpini-park-it-depends-on-whose-count/?do=findComment&comment=13333265

 

Parties Accuse Each Other Of Defying Political Ban, Vote Buying

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

Former Redshirt hardliner Suporn Attawong now supports a pro-junta political party.

 

BANGKOK — Campaigning may still be banned by the junta, but some politicians are already accusing their peers of paying for party members and votes.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055823-parties-accuse-each-other-of-defying-political-ban-vote-buying/

 

Husband and wife tourists pulled out of the Nai Harn surf

By The Thaiger

 

PHOTOS: Aroon Solos/ Newshawk Phuket

 

At 10.30 am this morning (Tuesday) two Egyptian tourists (husband and wife) were rescued from surf by lifeguards at Naiharn Beach.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055824-husband-and-wife-tourists-pulled-out-of-the-nai-harn-surf/

 

U.S. man sentenced to hang for strangling ex-wife in Malaysia

 

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - A Malaysian court sentenced an American to death by hanging on Tuesday after finding him guilty of murdering his ex-wife, his lawyer said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055827-us-man-63-sentenced-to-hang-for-strangling-ex-wife-in-malaysia/

 

Governor lowers boom on Phuket tour boat safety

 

Tourism Minister Weerasak Kowsurat (left) is briefed at the Phuket Marine Office at Chalong Pier on Aug 20, nearly two weeks ago, but since then very little progress has been made in enforcing the new ’Phuket Marine Safety Plan’. Photo: PR Dept / file

 

PHUKET: Officials have been given seven days to ensure that at least passenger manifests on tour boats departing Phuket are accurate and filed with authorities following an order from Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong at a meeting early today (Sept 4).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055830-governor-lowers-boom-on-phuket-tour-boat-safety/

 

Gen Prayut says he will decide on his political future when the time comes

 

 

Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-on-cha today again refused to spell out his political future but said he will make a decision at an appropriate time.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055836-gen-prayut-says-he-will-decide-on-his-political-future-when-the-time-comes/

 

More rainfall expected in North, Northeast, and East until Sept 9

 

FILE photo

 

BANGKOK, 4th September 2018 (NNT) - Residents in the north, northeastern, and eastern regions are advised to beware of heavy rain and flash flooding, while the rise of the Mekong River continues to cause problems for people living in several provinces. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055839-more-rainfall-expected-in-north-northeast-and-east-until-sept-9/

 

Russian tourist snatches grilled chicken, jumps into sea off Pattaya

By The Nation

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A Russian tourist had to be “rescued” from the sea off Pattaya after he grabbed 10 sticks of grilled chicken from a beach-side vendor and jumped off a pier early Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055842-russian-tourist-snatches-grilled-chicken-jumps-into-sea-off-pattaya/

 

Mountain run-off floods areas of Lop Buri

By The Nation

 

 

Residents of four tambon in Muang Lop Buri had to scramble to save their goods on Tuesday morning after five hours of heavy downpours triggered flash floods.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055843-mountain-run-off-floods-areas-of-lop-buri/

 

Police, AMLO in extensive raids to seize more assets in Loei savings co-op embezzlement case

By The Nation

 

Tourist Police Bureau deputy chief Pol Maj-General Surachate Hakparn on Tuesday led around 200 police officers and Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) officials to search seven locations in Khon Kaen that were linked to alleged accomplices of embezzlement suspect and Loei former police chief, Pol Maj-General Suthip Palitkusolthai.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055849-thai-police-amlo-in-extensive-raids-to-seize-more-assets-in-loei-savings-co-op-embezzlement-case/

 

Clever New Scam by Fake Electricity Officer

by CityNews

 

 

CityNews – Two victims fell for fake electricity officer.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055851-clever-new-scam-by-fake-electricity-officer/

 

Koh Payu monkeys have a fruit feast

By The Thaiger

 

PHOTOS: Pongchart Chouehorm

 

A team of officers from the Natural and Wildlife Education Centre headed out to Koh Payu where monkeys were released to their new home over two months ago. The visit was to check on their welfare and give them some fruit treats.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055855-koh-payu-monkeys-have-a-fruit-feast/

 

Further witness statements sought in probe into alleged Bt800m bitcoin investment scam

By Kampanart La-ong 
The Nation

 

Parinya Jaravijit

 

Police will this week summon witnesses to provide additional information for the investigation into an alleged Bt800-million bitcoin investment scam, while key suspect Parinya Jaravijit has sent a letter through his lawyer requesting postponement of the date for him to hear the charge of colluding in fraud, the deputy chief of the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) said on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055859-further-witness-statements-sought-in-probe-into-alleged-bt800m-bitcoin-investment-scam/

 

Health minister to meet pharmacists to resolve conflicts over new drugs bill

 

 

 

Public Health Minister Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn was to meet with representatives of pharmacists today to discuss conflicts arising from the new Drugs Bill proposed by the Food and Drug Administration.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055860-health-minister-to-meet-pharmacists-to-resolve-conflicts-over-new-drugs-bill/

 

CNN Removes Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown Episodes Featuring Asia Argento

by LENA GROSSMAN

 

 

CNN has removed episodes of Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown featuring Asia Argento from its streaming service due to allegations against Argento made by actor and musician Jimmy Bennett, E! News can confirm.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055862-cnn-removes-anthony-bourdain-parts-unknown-episodes-featuring-asia-argento/

 

Wonder Woman 1984: UK release date, cast, spoilers and everything you need to know

By Lewis Knight

 

Diana suits up for a new adventure. (Image: Twitter: @GalGadot)

 

After last year's Wonder Woman was such a runaway hit, of course DC Comics and Warner Bros were going to jump at the chance for a sequel with breakout star Gal Gadot.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055863-wonder-woman-1984-uk-release-date-cast-spoilers-and-everything-you-need-to-know/