webfact Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 THAI apologises for flying cockroach? By The Nation Thai Airways International (THAI) has apologised for flying with a cockroach on board a flight from the Japanese city of Sapporo to Bangkok last week. Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055881-thai-apologises-for-flying-cockroach/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Limiting universal healthcare to those who earn less than Bt100,000 unfair, says activist By CHULARAT SAENGPASSA THE NATION File photo A PROMINENT health activist yesterday attacked the government over reports that it plans to provide free medical service under the universal healthcare scheme to only those earning less than Bt100,000 a year. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055908-limiting-universal-healthcare-to-those-who-earn-less-than-bt100000-unfair-says-activist/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Forced labour 'widespread' By Pratch Rujivanarom, Kornrawee Panyasuppakun The Nation Rights defenders say exploitation of workers becoming more sophisticated; new law needed WORKERS in Thailand remain vulnerable to becoming victims of forced labour, labour rights activists said yesterday, as they urged authorities to pass the Prevention and Eradication of Forced Labour Bill to provide more inclusive protection for their workforce. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055909-forced-labour-widespread/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Thai select brandings to spread Thai value through restaurants By The Nation Business Development Department of the Ministry of Commerce is attempting to create economical value through Thai restaurants in the country by officially awarding 579 certified restaurants with "Thai SELECT" brand. Certified restaurants were divided into three categories: Thai SELECT PREMIUM (7 restaurants), Thai SELECT (522 restaurants), and Thai SELCT UNIQUE (50 restaurants). Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055910-thai-select-brandings-to-spread-thai-value-through-restaurants/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Greater transparency urged in airport duty-free concession By Kwanchai Rungfapaisarn The Nation Worawoot Ounjai, the new president of the Thai Retailers Association, outlines the association’s mission to promote shopping tourism in Thailand at a press conference yesterday. The government sector must ensure transparency and fairness in framing the terms of reference for the airport duty-free concession, which is due this year, the Thai Retailers Association (TRA) said yesterday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055911-greater-transparency-urged-in-airport-duty-free-concession/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Labour groups oppose plan to raise SSF contributions based on monthly earnings By The Nation LABOUR RIGHTS advocates yesterday voiced their opposition to the Labour Ministry’s plan to increase Social Security Fund (SSF) contributions from Bt750 to a maximum of Bt1,000 a month for workers earning more than Bt20,000. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055912-labour-groups-oppose-plan-to-raise-ssf-contributions-based-on-monthly-earnings/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Teen starlets head local challenge at season-ending Masters By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam The Nation Arpichaya Yubol, green top, holds the Masters trophy surrounded by fellow players at the Panya Indra Golf Club on Tuesday. Defending champion Saranporn Langkulgasettrin and red-hot Arpichaya Yubol will spearhead local contenders at the Bt4 million PTT Thailand LPGA Masters from September 19 to 21 at the Panya Indra Golf Club in Bangkok. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055913-teen-starlets-head-local-challenge-at-season-ending-masters/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Mynk confesses: My pregnancy was a big lie By KESINEE TANGKHIEW THE NATION Sawapat “Mynk” Sunthornnant AN INTERNET celebrity on Tuesday confessed she had fabricated a story about being impregnated by her teen heartthrob ex-boyfriend, saying she only did it because she wanted him to return to her. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055914-internet-celebrity-mynk-confesses-my-pregnancy-was-a-big-lie/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Agreement reached in drug dispensing row By The Nation Only qualified personnel to be allowed to give out medications. RELEVANT ORGANISATIONS have settled their disagreement over the contentious point of who is qualified to dispense drugs in Thailand. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055915-agreement-reached-in-drug-dispensing-row/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 CPK International faces RFD lawsuit for encroachment By The Nation CPK INTERNATIONAL, on whose board Italian-Thai Development president Premchai Karnasuta sits as a director, has been threatened with a civil lawsuit by the Royal Forestry Department. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055916-cpk-international-faces-rfd-lawsuit-for-encroachment/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 PTT executives ‘to clarify business practices’ following Korn’s criticism By The Nation Former finance minister Korn Chatikavanij said on Tuesday that executives of PTT, the listed energy conglomerate, would meet him tomorrow to explain about the company’s business practices. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055917-ptt-executives-‘to-clarify-business -practices’-following-korn’s-criticism / Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Democrats caught in ‘hate triangle’ of Thai politics By Tulsathit Taptim The Nation The Democrats are like a girl trying to choose between two bad boys. That was a view I shared until recently. Now though I’ve realised that, deep down, she made her decision long ago. She either doesn’t know it yet or else she’s waiting for her chosen one to begin behaving a little better before she takes the plunge. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055918-democrats-caught-in-‘hate-triangle’-of-thai-politics/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Human error blamed for August 31 crash of e-banking system Human error was blamed as the cause of the crash of the e-banking system of five commercial banks, causing temporary disruptions of electronic transactions on August 31. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055919-human-error-blamed-for-august-31-crash-of-e-banking-system/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Cabinet endorses local election bills The Cabinet on Tuesday approved the six bills for elections of local administrators and members of local administrative councils, paving the way for local elections nation-wide to be held after the national elections. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055920-thai-cabinet-endorses-local-election-bills/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Over 7,000 people to attend “Wild Boars” thank you party More than 7,000 people, including about 3,400 from Chiang Rai province alone, have accepted invitations to attend the reception to be hosted by the government on the courtyard of Dusit Palace and at the Royal Plaza on Thursday to thank all those who took part or contributed to the search and rescue operation that saved the lives of the young 12 soccer players and their coach trapped in Tham Luang cave during June-July. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055921-over-7000-people-to-attend-“wild-boars”-thank-you-party/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Saudi Arabian tourist dies from injuries in Phuket ATV plunge By Tanyaluk Sakoot Saudi Arabian tourist Muteb Alsahli, 24, was driving an ATV in the hills behind Chalong when it plunged down a steep slope and hit a tree. Photos: Chalong Municipality rescue workers PHUKET: The Saudi Arabian tourist who suffered head injuries in an ATV accident on Sunday (Sept 2) has died from his injuries. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055922-saudi-arabian-tourist-dies-from-injuries-in-phuket-atv-plunge/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 No L.A. sex charges for Spacey, Seagal, Anthony Anderson FILE PHOTO: 71st Tony Awards – Arrivals – New York City, U.S., 11/06/2017 - Actor Kevin Spacey. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Los Angeles District Attorney's office said on Tuesday it would not prosecute actor Kevin Spacey on a 1992 sexual assault accusation because it fell outside the California statute of limitations. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055925-no-la-sex-charges-for-spacey-seagal-anthony-anderson/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 New book by Woodward says Trump wanted Syrian leader killed By Andy Sullivan FILE PHOTO: Bob Woodward, a former Washington Post reporter, discusses about the Watergate Hotel burglary and stories for the Post at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda, California April 18, 2011. REUTERS/Alex Gallardo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump wanted to have Syrian President Bashar al-Assad assassinated last year but his defence secretary ignored the request, according to a new book that depicts top Trump aides sometimes disregarding presidential orders to limit what they saw as damaging and dangerous behaviour. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055926-new-book-by woodward says-trump-wanted-syrian-leader-killed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Mueller will accept Trump's written answers to some Russia probe questions - New York Times FILE PHOTO: Robert Mueller testifies before the House Judiciary Committee hearing on Federal Bureau of Investigation oversight on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, U.S., June 13, 2013. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller will accept written answers from President Donald Trump Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055927-mueller-will-accept-trumps-written-answers-to-some-russia-probe-questions-new-york-times/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Chaos grips Senate hearing on Trump Supreme Court pick Kavanaugh By Lawrence Hurley FILE PHOTO: Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump's nominee to be associate justice of the Supreme Court, speaks as he meets with U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., July 25, 2018. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Chaos engulfed the U.S. Senate confirmation hearing for Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump's Supreme Court pick, as Democrats on Tuesday complained bitterly about Republicans withholding documents about the nominee's past White House service and shouting protesters were arrested in droves. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055928-chaos-grips-senate-hearing-on-trump-supreme-court-pick-kavanaugh/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Typhoon slices through western Japan, killing at least six By Elaine Lies An aerial view shows a flooded runway at Kansai airport, which is built on a man-made island in a bay, after Typhoon Jebi hit the area, in Izumisano, western Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo September 4, 2018. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan issued evacuation advisories for more than a million people and canceled hundreds of flights as Typhoon Jebi sliced across the west on Tuesday, cutting power, overturning cars and killing at least six people. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055929-typhoon-slices-through-western japan-killing-at-least-six/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Former Republican U.S. Sen. Kyl to replace McCain, bolstering conservatives By David Schwartz FILE PHOTO: U.S. Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) (C) leads a news conference about his opposition to moving forward on a vote to ratify the START treaty during the current lame duck session, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, U.S., December 21, 2010. Also pictured are Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) (L) and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) (R). REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo PHOENIX, Ariz. (Reuters) - Former U.S. Republican Senator Jon Kyl is Arizona Governor Doug Ducey's pick to fill the U.S. Senate seat from Arizona vacated by John McCain, who died last month, the governor said on Tuesday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055930-former-republican-us-sen-kyl-to-replace-mccain-bolstering-conservatives/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 British opinion still deeply divided by Brexit: poll FILE PHOTO: Anti-Brexit demonstrators wave EU flags opposite the Houses of Parliament, in London, Britain, June 19, 2018. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls LONDON (Reuters) - British public opinion on leaving the European Union is still deeply split, according to a survey on Wednesday, indicating only a slight increase in support for remaining a member despite growing pessimism about the outcome of negotiations. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055931-british-opinion-still-deeply-divided-by-brexit-poll/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 THAI cancels all flights to and from Osaka after Typhoon Jebi By The Nation This photo released by Kansai Airport coast guard air base on September 4 and distributed by Jiji press shows a tanker after strong winds flung it around a bridge leading to the airport. (Photo by JIJI PRESS / various sources / AFP) Thai Airways International (THAI) has cancelled more flights on the Bangkok-Osaka route due to the temporary closure of Kansai Airport after Typhoon Jebi hit the city. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055934-thai-cancels-all-flights-to-and-from-osaka-after-typhoon-jebi/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 Canada PM indicates he will not bend on key NAFTA demands at talks By Julie Gordon FILE PHOTO: Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau answers questions from the media in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, August 8, 2018. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi/File Photo SURREY, British Columbia (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau indicated on Tuesday that Canada would not compromise on key demands at high-level talks this week with the United States to update the North American Free Trade Agreement. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055935-canada-pm-indicates-he-will-not-bend-on-key-nafta-demands-at-talks/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 In A New Email, Elon Musk Accused A Cave Rescuer Of Being A “Child Rapist” And Said He “Hopes” There's A Lawsuit In an email to BuzzFeed News, Tesla CEO Elon Musk accused a Thai cave rescuer of moving to Thailand to take a child bride. The rescuer denied all the claims. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055940-in-a-new-email-elon-musk-accused-a-thai-cave-rescuer-of-being-a-“child-rapist”-and-said-he-“hopes”-theres-a-lawsuit/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 Tourists flee fire at Pattaya hotel - short circuit blamed Picture: INN Thai and foreign tourists evacuated the Siwalai City Place hotel yesterday evening after a fire broke out in a second floor room. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055948-tourists-flee-fire-at-pattaya-hotel-short-circuit-blamed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 Murdered beauty shot dead in Nakorn Pathom was playing the field in Pattaya Picture: Daily News More details have emerged in the slaying of attractive restaurant receptionist "Nong Nurse" gunned down in her red plate car in Nakorn Pathom. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055951-murdered-beauty-shot-dead-in-nakorn-pathom-was-playing-the-field-in-pattaya/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 "Teacher - see that prisoner - he's my dad!" Picture: Sanook A schoolboy on a trip to a local prison with his classmates was observed by the teacher in charge to have tears in his eyes. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055952-teacher-see-that-prisoner-hes-my-dad/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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