China slams 'irresponsible' United States over shelved security talks

 

FILE PHOTO: Hua Chunying, spokeswoman of China's Foreign Ministry, speaks at a regular news conference in Beijing, China, January 6, 2016. REUTERS/Jason Lee

 

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's foreign ministry criticised the United States for suggesting that Beijing was behind the cancellation of sensitive security talks planned for this month, underscoring the severity of trade tensions between the world's two biggest economies.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1060256-china-slams-irresponsible-united-states-over-shelved-security-talks/

 

Body of unidentified Thai man found in Phitsanulok river

By The Nation

 

 

The body of an unidentified Thai man was found on Wednesday night floating in the Nan River that runs through Phitsanulok's Muang district.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1060258-body-of-unidentified-thai-man-found-in-phitsanulok-river/

 

Fire damages Bangkok apartment room

By The Nation

 

Picture: Manager 

 

A fire broke out in an apartment room in Bangkok's Bangkok Noi district late on Wednesday night. No one was injured.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1060260-fire-damages-bangkok-apartment-room/

 

Exclusive: Saudi Arabia, Russia agreed in September to lift oil output, told U.S.

By Olesya Astakhova and Rania El Gamal

 

 

MOSCOW/DUBAI (Reuters) - Russia and Saudi Arabia struck a private deal in September to raise oil output to cool rising prices and informed the United States before a meeting in Algiers with other producers, four sources familiar with the plan said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1060262-exclusive-saudi-arabia-russia-agreed-in-september-to-lift-oil-output-told-us/

 

Video: A British pensioner's shame! Stole his neighbor's mattress and cash while he was away

 

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A British pensioner and his Thai wife were led on a reenactment yesterday after they were caught on CCTV stealing their neighbor's mattress and 100,000 baht in foreign currency. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1060265-video-a-british-pensioners-shame-stole-his-neighbors-mattress-and-cash-while-he-was-away/

 

All Phuket tsunami warning towers still working – Phuket DDPM

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

In the wake of the Palu tsunami in Sulawesi, many Phuketians have asked us to check if the island’s tsunami warning system is working.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1060267-all-phuket-tsunami-warning-towers-still-working-–-phuket-ddpm/

 

Big Joke: Watch out visa fraudsters and foreigners - I am after you!

 

Picture: INN

 

The newly appointed head of Thai Immigration had a stark warning for visa agents and their customers extending visas yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1060268-big-joke-watch-out-visa-fraudsters-and-foreigners-i-am-after-you/

 

Video: Thai official says being drunk has got nothing to do with it!

 

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A video going viral on Thai social media shows a Thai official barely able to stand he is so drunk.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1060269-video-thai-official-says-being-drunk-has-got-nothing-to-do-with-it/

 

UPDATE:

 

Phuket Police hunt alleged attempted rapist

By Tavee Adam

 

Police are hunting for this man who allegedly attempted to rape two women in a rented room in Phuket Town last Sunday. Photo: Nam

 

PHUKET: Police are hunting for a man who allegedly attempted to rape two women after they returned to their rented room after hanging out at apartment in Phuket Town last Sunday (Sept 30).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059897-phuket-police-hunting-for-a-suspect-in-alleged-rape-attack/?do=findComment&comment=13425709

 

Tsunami fears: Two warning signals on Phi Phi not working

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Two towers on popular holiday island Koh Phi Phi in Thailand's south have tsunami warnings that are not working. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1060271-tsunami-fears-two-warning-signals-on-phi-phi-not-working/

 

Manhunt launched for worker who allegedly stabbed friend to death

By The Nation

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Police are hunting for a construction worker in Nakhon Ratchasima's Sung None district after he allegedly killed his friend by stabbing him and slashing his throat because he refused to loan him Bt100 to buy liquor.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1060278-manhunt-launched-for-worker-who-allegedly-stabbed-friend-to-death/

 

Mu Pa Academy cave boys set to appear on US network TV shows

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

The fame of the boys football team rescued in the Chiang Rai cave drama earlier in the year is set to be ratcheted up a notch.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1060279-mu-pa-academy-cave-boys-set-to-appear-on-us-network-tv-shows/

 

 

Thai economy expected to hit 4.5 per cent, says World Bank

By The Nation

 

 

Thailand's economy will grow 4.5 per cent this year, 0.4 percentage points higher than forecast in April this year, the World Bank said on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1060280-thai-economy-expected-to-hit-45-per-cent-says-world-bank/

 

"Rip off" tuk-tuk price sign in Chiang Mai being shared - but it is old news

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported that a sign suggesting that 80 baht was charged for short journeys in tuk-tuks was being widely shared on Thai social media.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1060282-rip-off-tuk-tuk-price-sign-in-chiang-mai-being-shared-but-it-is-old-news/

 

"Stay away from my daughter!" - angry Thai father shoots man at Tesco Lotus

 

 

A Thai father who had repeatedly warned a man to stay away from his daughter shot at him then fired into his pick-up in the parking lot of Tesco Lotus in Nakorn Pathom yesterday. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1060285-stay-away-from-my-daughter-angry-thai-father-shoots-man-at-tesco-lotus/

 

Driver charged after sixth grader crushed to death by truck in Phayao

By The Nation

 

Picture: Chiang Mai News

 

A 12-year-old boy who was being driven to school by his mother, was crushed to death when their motorcycle was hit by a 10-wheel truck in Phayao's Muang district on Thursday morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1060287-driver-charged-after-sixth-grader-crushed-to-death-by-truck-in-phayao/

 

Korat man killed by live wire used to fend off stray dogs

By The Nation

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A 67-year-old man died in Nakhon Ratchasima's Si Khiew district when he was electrocuted by a live wire he set up to fend off stray dogs who were attacking his chickens.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1060289-korat-man-killed-by-live-wire-used-to-fend-off-stray-dogs/

 

Abhisit Steps Down As Race For Dem Leadership Intensifies

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

 

BANGKOK — Abhisit Vejjajiva won praise from his Pheu Thai rival Thursday after he resigned from his post as chairman of the Democrat Party.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1060290-abhisit-steps-down-as-race-for-dem-leadership-intensifies/

 

Bangkok Temple Bell To Lower Toll Volume After Condo Complains

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

Wat Sai’s bell tower and the luxury condominium Star View.

 

BANGKOK — A three-century-old Bangkok temple on Thursday caved in to a new luxury condominium residents’ demands to lower the noise level of its pre-dawn bell tolling.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1060302-bangkok-temple-bell-to-lower-toll-volume-after-condo-complains/

 

City Hall To Launch Bts Extension With Free Service

By Jintamas Saksornchai, Staff Reporter

 

Photo: BTS Skytrain / Facebook

 

BANGKOK — The new BTS Skytrain extension line to Samut Prakan province will be free when it first opens, the Bangkok Governor said Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1060304-city-hall-to-launch-bts-extension-with-free-service/

 

Legendary Mustang debuts in Thailand

By The Nation

 

 

The iconic Ford Mustang was unveiled for the first time in Thailand on Thursday by Wichit Wongwatthanakan, managing director of Ford Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1060307-legendary-mustang-debuts-in-thailand/

 

Axeman robs Sakon Nakhon shop

By The Nation

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

An axe-wielding man robbed a 7-Eleven shop in Sakon Nakhon's Muang district early on Thursday and made off with Bt5,700 in cash in 45 seconds.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1060309-axeman-robs-sakon-nakhon-shop/

 

Three Krabi districts hit with flash floods

By The Nation

 

Picture: Komchadluek

 

A canal running through three districts in Krabi burst its banks and inundate several villages early on Thursday after hours of heavy rain overnight.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1060311-three-krabi-districts-hit-with-flash-floods/

 

Phuket pickup driver injured when vehicle rear-ends ice truck

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Police believe that Mr Arkhom was tired and fell asleep at the wheel. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: The driver of a pickup truck was injured this morning when he rear-ended his vehicle into an ice truck parked at the side of Thepkrasattri Rd in Thalang.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1060312-phuket-pickup-driver-injured-when-vehicle-rear-ends-ice-truck/

 

Thailand to tighten home loans to curb risks

 

FILE PHOTO: Apartment buildings are seen in Bangkok March 16, 2016. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's central bank will tighten mortgage requirements for residential property to curb risks and speculation in the housing market, an assistant governor said on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1060314-thailand to-tighten-home-loans-to-curb-risks/

 

Phuket Governor assures Phuket “we’re ready to handle any tsunami”

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

The Phuket Governor Pakkapong Tawipat is assuring Phuketians and tourists of the island’s readiness to handle any tsunami.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1060316-phuket-governor-assures-phuket-“we’re-ready-to-handle-any-tsunami”/

 

UPDATE:

 

Sangha council seeks compromise after bell-ringing disturbs condo residents

By The Nation

 

 

Hot debates on social media has prompted Buddhism’s highest body to seek middle-ground solutions, in a controversy over a 300-year-old Bangkok temple’s pre-dawn bell-ringing that led to a complaint being filed by a resident of a nearby condominium that was built less than a decade ago.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1060302-bangkok-temple-bell-to-lower-toll-volume-after-condo-complains/?do=findComment&comment=13426744

 

Mysterious deaths in Isaan village: Don't blame ogres and ghosts, blame the fags and booze, say experts

 

Pictures: Workpoint News

 

Expert medical staff in Thailand's north east have confirmed that a spate of unexplained deaths in a village in Kalasin are not the work of an angry group of ogres or ghosts of evil widows. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1060318-mysterious-deaths-in-isaan-village-dont-blame-ogres-and-ghosts-blame-the-fags-and-booze-say-experts/

 

Now Big Joke declares war on taxis refusing tourists and not turning on the meter

 

 

Thailand's top crime buster Maj-Gen Surachate Hakpal - is determined to stamp out taxi drivers ripping off tourists and refusing fares. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1060323-now-big-joke-declares-war-on-taxis-refusing-tourists-and-not-turning-on-the-meter/

 

Big Joke true to his word: No Tips signage going up at Thai Immigration nationwide

 

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The new head of Thai immigration - Maj-Gen Surachate "Big Joke" Hakpal - has begun implementing his tough message about corruption at immigration. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1060329-its-official-no-more-tips-back-handers-or-tea-money-to-corrupt-immigration-officers/