The week that was in Thailand news: The more things change the more they stay the same

 

 

Change seemed to be in the air throughout Thailand this week. A mayor was dumped, nearly 2000 vans were declared illegal and horror of all horrors...our favorite news website got a fresh and "fruity" new look! 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059487-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-the-more-things-change-the-more-they-stay-the-same/

 

Foreign tourist assaulted by security guard after being denied entry at Don Mueang

 

Image: INN

 

A video clip showing a security guard at Don Mueang airport assaulting a Chinese tourist has gone viral.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059489-foreign-tourist-assaulted-by-security-guard-after-being-denied-entry-at-don-mueang/

Big clean-up to prepare for annual opening of Phu Kradueng camp site

By The Nation

 

Officials and volunteers on Saturday took part in a big clean-up at Phu Kradueng National Park service centre in preparation for the annual opening of the mountaintop camp site on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059530-big-clean-up-to-prepare-for-annual-opening-of-phu-kradueng-camp-site/

 

Uttama elected Palang Pracharat leader, Sonthirat secretary-general

By The Nation

 

 

Industry Minister Uttama Savanayana was elected leader of the pro-junta Palang Pracharat Party at the party’s general assembly in Muang Thong Thani on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059531-uttama-elected-palang-pracharat-leader-sonthirat-secretary-general/

 

Buriram officially win 2018 Thai League

By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam 
The Nation

 

Buriram United with their trophy. Nation Photo by Wanchai Kraisornkhajit

 

Buriram United officially won the 2018 Thai League trophy after they beat Pattaya United 3-0 at the Chang Arena on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059532-buriram-officially-win-2018-thai-league/

 

North Korea says 'no way' will disarm unilaterally without trust

By David Brunnstrom and Michelle Nichols

 

FILE PHOTO: North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho attends a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia April 10, 2018. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin

 

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - North Korea's foreign minister told the United Nations on Saturday continued sanctions were deepening its mistrust in the United States and there was no way the country would give up its nuclear weapons unilaterally under such circumstances.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059533-north-korea-says-no-way-will-disarm-unilaterally-without-trust/

 

Cologne on lockdown as Erdogan wraps up ill-tempered visit to Germany

By David Sahl and Petra Wischgoll

 

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends the official inauguration of the Cologne Central Mosque in Cologne, Germany, September 29, 2018. Cem Oksuz/Presidential Press Office/Handout via REUTERS

 

COLOGNE, Germany (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan wrapped up an ill-tempered visit to Germany on Saturday with a visit to Cologne, where a security lockdown kept supporters and protesters away from a ceremony to open the country's largest mosque.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059534-cologne-on-lockdown-as-erdogan-wraps-up-ill-tempered-visit-to-germany/

 

Latest glitch for UK's May: botched party app lets public log in as cabinet ministers

By Toby Melville

 

The silhouette of an arrival at the conference centre, is seen on a barrier positioned on the perimeter ahead of the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, Britain, September 29, 2018. REUTERS/Toby Melville

 

BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative Party apologised on Saturday after releasing a phone app for the annual party conference that let members of the public log in as senior government ministers and view their personal details.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059535-latest-glitch-for-uks-may-botched-party-app-lets-public-log-in-as-cabinet-ministers/

 

Police clash with Catalan separatists ahead of independence vote anniversary

 

Separatist protesters throw coloured powder towards Mossos d'Esquadra police officers as they protest against a demonstration in support of the Spanish police units who took part in the operation to prevent an independence referendum in Catalonia on October 1, 2017, in Barcelona, Spain, September 29, 2018. REUTERS/Jon Nazca

 

Barcelona (Reuters) - Six people were arrested in Barcelona on Saturday after pro-independence protesters clashed with riot police, and as thousands joined rival demonstrations to mark the first anniversary of Catalonia's polarising vote on secession.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059536-police-clash-with-catalan-separatists-ahead-of-independence-vote-anniversary/

Danish police call off hunt for black Volvo after urgent search

 

A police car is seen during an operation in Funen, Denmark September 28, 2018. Ritzau Scanpix/Carsten Bundgaard Andersen via REUTERS

 

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Danish police said on Saturday they had questioned and later released two suspects who were found travelling in the Swedish-registered black Volvo that sparked a major crime search on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059537-danish-police-call-off-hunt-for-black-volvo-after-urgent-search/

Egyptian court sentences activist to jail for 'false news' over sexual harassment video

By Amina Ismail

 

CAIRO (Reuters) - An Egyptian court has sentenced an activist to two years in jail over a video she posted on social media criticising the government for failing to protect women against sexual harassment and over poor living conditions, her lawyer said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059538-egyptian-court-sentences-activist-to-jail-for-false-news-over-sexual-harassment-video/

 

F-35 fighter jet crashes in South Carolina, pilot ejects

(Reuters) - A U.S. military F-35B fighter jet crashed near the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort in South Carolina on Friday, for reasons that are under investigation, local law officials and the U.S. military said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059539-f-35-fighter-jet-crashes-in-south-carolina-pilot-ejects/

 

Powerful typhoon approaches southern Japan, charts course for main island

By Leika Kihara

 

A passer-by walks in heavy rain and wind caused by Typhoon Trami in the prefectural capital Naha, on the southern island of Okinawa, in this photo taken by Kyodo September 29, 2018. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS

 

TOKYO (Reuters) - A powerful typhoon brought heavy rain and high winds as it approached southern Japan on Saturday, causing power outages in several cities and prompting Kansai International Airport near Osaka to plan a temporary closure of its runways from Sunday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059540-powerful-typhoon-approaches-southern-japan-charts-course-for-main-island/

 

Soccer-Late goals flatter Arsenal in 2-0 win over dogged Watford

By Hugh Lawson

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal v Watford - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - September 29, 2018 Watford's Craig Cathcart scores an own goal REUTERS/Hannah McKay

 

LONDON, Sept 29 (Reuters) - - ARSENAL 2 WATFORD 0

 

A late own goal from Watford's Craig Cathcart and a Mesut Ozil strike two minutes later gave Arsenal a 2-0 win at the Emirates on Saturday that sent them above the Hornets in the Premier League table.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059541-soccer-late-goals-flatter-arsenal-in-2-0-win-over-dogged-watford/

 

Blues cruise as Aguero and Sterling strike

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Brighton & Hove Albion - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - September 29, 2018 Manchester City's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring their first goal with Sergio Aguero and Bernardo Silva REUTERS/Phil Noble

 

(Reuters) - A stunning Sergio Aguero goal capped Manchester City's 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion as Pep Guardiola's champions served further notice that they will again be the side to beat in the Premier League this season.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059542-blues-cruise-as-aguero-and-sterling-strike/

Kane double at Huddersfield sends Spurs fourth

By Simon Evans

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Huddersfield Town v Tottenham Hotspur - John Smith's Stadium, Huddersfield, Britain - September 29, 2018 Tottenham's Harry Kane scores their second goal from the penalty spot REUTERS/Andrew Yates

 

HUDDERSFIELD, England (Reuters) - Harry Kane scored twice as Tottenham Hotspur moved into fourth place in the Premier League with a 2-0 win at bottom club Huddersfield Town on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059543-kane-double-at-huddersfield-sends-spurs-fourth/

 

Newcastle in dire straits after 2-0 defeat by Leicester

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Leicester City - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - September 29, 2018 Newcastle United's Ayoze Perez in action with Leicester City's Harry Maguire Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough

 

(Reuters) - Newcastle United remained rooted in the relegation zone after a goal in each half by Jamie Vardy and Harry Maguire gave Leicester City a well-deserved away win in their Premier League clash on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059545-newcastle-in-dire-straits-after-2-0-defeat-by-leicester/

Sub Cavaleiro leads Wolves surge as Southampton suffer again

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Southampton - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain - September 29, 2018 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Jonny Castro scores their second goal REUTERS/Darren Staples

 

(Reuters) - Substitute Ivan Cavaleiro swept home a superb goal two minutes after coming on and Jonny Castro added a second as Wolverhampton Wanderers beat struggling Southampton 2-0 in their Premier League clash at Molineux on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059546-sub-cavaleiro-leads-wolves-surge-as-southampton-suffer-again/

Two-goal Sigurdsson turns from villain to hero for Everton

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton v Fulham - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - September 29, 2018 Everton's Gylfi Sigurdsson celebrates scoring their third goal Action Images via Reuters/Ed Sykes

 

(Reuters) - Gylfi Sigurdsson was quickly transformed from villain into hero as he struck twice to inspire Everton to their customary home win, 3-0, against Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059548-two-goal-sigurdsson-turns-from-villain-to-hero-for-everton/

Stunning Sturridge strike rescues point for Liverpool

By Neil Robinson

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Liverpool - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - September 29, 2018 Liverpool's Roberto Firmino in action with Chelsea's Willian Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

 

LONDON (Reuters) - - A stunning late strike from Daniel Sturridge rescued a point for Liverpool in the 1-1 draw at Chelsea on Saturday while Manchester United's 3-1 defeat at West Ham United confirmed their worst top-flight start for 29 years and piled more pressure on manager Jose Mourinho.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059549-stunning-sturridge-strike-rescues-point-for-liverpool/

 

Manchester United crash again as City cruise past Brighton

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Manchester United - London Stadium, London, Britain - September 29, 2018 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho looks dejected as West Ham players celebrate their third goal Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Another Manchester United defeat, this time 3-1 at lowly West Ham United, confirmed their worst top-flight start for 29 years and piled more pressure on manager Jose Mourinho who once again questioned the mentality of his players.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059550-manchester-united-crash-again-as-city-cruise-past-brighton/

 

Motor racing - Mercedes weighing up team orders after Bottas pole

By Alan Baldwin

 

Formula One F1 - Russian Grand Prix - Sochi, Russia - September 29, 2018 Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas during a press conference REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

 

SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - Mercedes have a tough call to make on Sunday after Valtteri Bottas took pole position at the Russian Grand Prix with championship-leading team mate Lewis Hamilton starting alongside.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059551-motor-racing-mercedes-weighing-up-team-orders-after-bottas-pole/

 

Europe take 10-6 lead into Ryder Cup final day

By Martyn Herman

 

Sep 29, 2018; Paris, FRA; Europe golfer Tommy Fleetwood and Europe golfer Francesco Molinari celebrate after winning their match during the Ryder Cup Saturday afternoon matches at Le Golf National. Mandatory Credit: Ian Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports

 

PARIS (Reuters) - Europe will take a healthy advantage into the final day of the Ryder Cup after emerging from Saturday's fourballs and foursomes matches with a 10-6 lead over the United States.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059555-europe-take-10-6-lead-into-ryder-cup-final-day/

 

Musk to resign as Tesla chairman, remain as CEO in SEC settlement

By Michelle Price and Alexandria Sage

 

FILE PHOTO: Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk attends a forum on startups in Hong Kong, China January 26, 2016. REUTERS/Bobby Yip/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Tesla and Elon Musk have agreed to pay $20 million each to financial regulators and the billionaire will step down as the company's chairman but remain as chief executive, under a settlement that caps a tumultuous two months for the car-maker.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059556-musk-to-resign-as-tesla-chairman-remain-as-ceo-in-sec-settlement/

 

Four ministers from Thailand's military government launch new party ahead of polls

 

FILE PHOTO: Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha gestures during his visit at Thai Union company in Samut Sakhon, Thailand, March 5, 2018. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Four ministers from Thailand's military government launched a new political party on Saturday, amid speculation they will back Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha to remain in power beyond a general election promised by May. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059558-four-ministers-from-thailands-military-government-launch-new-party-ahead-of-polls/

 

Don Mueang airport security guard punished for using force against Chinese tourist

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK, 29 September 2018 (NNT) - Don Mueang airport has punished a security guard for mistreating a Chinese tourist at the airport. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059489-foreign-tourist-assaulted-by-security-guard-after-being-denied-entry-at-don-mueang/?page=5&tab=comments#comment-13413296

 

Deep South schools to improve education quality with Google's technology

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

YALA, 29 September 2018 (NNT) -Authorities in the southern border provinces held a workshop on education reform using Google for Education technology to improve teaching and learning standards. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059561-deep-south-schools-to-improve-education-quality-with-googles-technology/

 

New approach to teaching English already shows results

By The nation

 

 

The British Council and the Ministry of Education have teamed up to improve the skills of 17,000 primary and secondary English teachers in Thailand through the Regional English Training Centres (RETC) project – and results so far are overwhelmingly positive.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059565-new-approach-to-teaching-english-already-shows-results/

 

Death toll from Indonesian quake, tsunmai rises to 832 - agency

 

A general view of Taman Ria's beach which was hit by a tsunami, after a quake in West Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia September 30, 2018 in this photo taken by Antara Foto. Antara Foto/ Muhammad Adimaja/via REUTERS

 

JAKARTA (Reuters) - The death toll from an earthquake and tsunami on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi rose to 832 on Sunday, the national disaster mitigation agency said, adding it assessed the affected area to be bigger than initially thought.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059586-death-toll-from-indonesian-quake-tsunmai-rises-to-832-agency/

 

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