Rejected Thai husband covers wife and son in gasoline and threatens to electrocute them

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A Thai husband and father covered his wife and son in Gasohol 95 as they were eating dinner then plugged in a shredded electrical cord he had brought with him and attempted to electrocute them.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061612-rejected-thai-husband-covers-wife-and-son-in-gasoline-and-threatens-to-electrocute-them/

 

Trump says South Korea will not lift North Korea sanctions without U.S. approval

By David Brunnstrom and Joyce Lee

 

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S., October 10, 2018. REUTERS/Leah Millis

 

SEOUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday South Korea will not lift sanctions on Pyongyang without U.S. approval, after the South Korean foreign minister softened earlier comments that some of its unilateral sanctions were under review.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061613-trump-says-south-korea-will-not-lift-north-korea-sanctions-without-us-approval/

 

DDC: Dengue situation in Thailand easing

 

 

BANGKOK, 11th October 2018 (NNT) - The Department of Disease Control (DDC) disclosed that the dengue situation in Thailand appears to be easing, as the number of patients with dengue fever has continually decreased. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061639-ddc-dengue-situation-in-thailand-easing/

 

Tattoo fail: Thai woman wanted a dandelion but she got crucifixes from "drunk tattooist"

 

Pictures (2): Sanook

 

A Thai woman went on Facebook - then to the police - after a drunk tattooist left her with much more than she bargained for. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061642-tattoo-fail-thai-woman-wanted-a-dandelion-but-she-got-crucifixes-from-drunk-tattooist/

 

Video: Young student set upon by older girls at Phayao school

 

 

TNA MCOT broadcast a video that was posted on Facebook that showed senior female pupils attack a younger girl at a school in Phayao. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061645-video-young-student-set-upon-by-older-girls-at-phayao-school/

 

Power blackout to hit from Karon to Chalong Circle

By The Phuket News

 

Electricity will be shut off along Patak Rd as works are carried out on high-voltage power cables. Photo: PEA

 

PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Patong Office has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off along Patak Rd, from Karon Hill to Chalong Circle next Tuesday (Oct 16).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061654-power-blackout-to-hit-from-karon-to-chalong-circle/

 

Government: Local political situation remains calm

 

 

BANGKOK, 11th October 2018 (NNT) — The government has assured the public that the country’s political situation remains calm and normal. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061657-thai-govt-local-political-situation-remains-calm/

 

"Black criminals and over stayers" targeted after prayers in Chantaburi

 

 

A large group of black Africans were shocked when Chantaburi immigration turned up after prayers at a religious gathering in the eastern Thai city. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061659-black-criminals-and-over-stayers-targeted-after-prayers-in-chantaburi/

 

Alibaba executive warns trade war pain will be felt global: SCMP

 

FILE PHOTO - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Executive Vice Chairman Joe Tsai speaks during an interview with Reuters in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 10, 2015. REUTERS/John Ruwitch/File Photo

 

HONG KONG (Reuters) - The escalating trade war between the United States and China is careening towards a "cold war or geopolitical war" that will reverberate around the world, a senior executive at Alibaba Group has said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061663-alibaba-executive-warns-trade-war-pain-will-be-felt-global-scmp/

 

Vietnamese arrested with "big cat" body parts on Thai tour bus

 

Picture: Daily News

 

An alert Thai driver on a tour bus from Tak to Mukdahan alerted Phitsanulok police after he suspected two Vietnamese passengers were up to no good. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061664-vietnamese-arrested-with-big-cat-body-parts-on-thai-tour-bus/

 

Video: Women survive as innocent Suzuki totaled at Surat Thai intersection

 

Picture: Manager

 

CCTV footage from an intersection in the southern Thai province of Surat Thani showed the moment that a Suzuki Swift was waiting for traffic to pass on Tuesday morning. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061667-video-women-survive-as-innocent-suzuki-totaled-at-surat-thai-intersection/

 

NLA confirms unbiased probe into alleged embezzlement at Wat Bangklan

 

 

BANGKOK, 11th October 2018 (NNT) – The National Legislative Assembly has confirmed a probe into an alleged embezzlement of funds at a famous temple in Phichit Province has been performed without any bias. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061668-nla-confirms-unbiased-probe-into-alleged-embezzlement-at-wat-bangklan/

 

Thailand celebrates World Habitat Day

 

 

BANGKOK, 11th October 2018 (NNT) - The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security has celebrated World Habitat Day 2018 with the main objective being to achieve the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061669-thailand-celebrates-world-habitat-day/

 

Prayut urged to take action against Nonthaburi hotel's Nazi-themed room

By The Nation

 

 

An international Jewish human rights organisation has urged Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to take action against a hotel in Nonthaburi to change its Nazi-themed room immediately.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061670-prayut-urged-to-take-action-against-nonthaburi-hotels-nazi-themed-room/

 

Thai man, 52, found burned to death next to temple crematorium in Pattaya this morning

 

Pictures (2): Pattaya Update News

 

Nong Prue police in Banglamung were called to Wat Sutthawat in Soi Nern Plap Wan early this morning after a man was found burned to death by the steps of the temple crematorium. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061673-thai-man-52-found-burned-to-death-next-to-temple-crematorium-in-pattaya-this-morning/

 

Roojai.com Launches the First Big Bike Insurance Platform in Thailand 

with up to 30% Discount for Experienced Riders

 

 

  

Bangkok, 11 October 2018 – Roojai.com, the pioneering online car insurance platform in Thailand, announces its launch of Thailand’s first online big bike insurance. In partnership with LMG Insurance, a leading non-life insurance provider in Thailand, safe, experienced big bike riders will now get up to 30% off their insurance through Roojai.  

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061675-roojaicom-launches-the-first-big-bike-insurance-platform-in-thailand with-up-to-30-discount-for-experienced-riders/

 

FamilyMart launches campaign to help children develop skills

 

FILE photo

 

FamilyMart has launched a charity campaign to celebrate the J Festival in Thailand to support skill and leadership development for rural children and youths.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061690-familymart-launches-campaign-to-help-children-develop-skills/

 

"Foreigners just don't understand elephants" says unrepentant and under fire zoo director

 

 

The director of Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi has hit back at claims in the UK media and online that an "Elephant Playing in the Water" show amounts to animal abuse. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061697-foreigners-just-dont-understand-elephants-says-unrepentant-and-under-fire-zoo-director/

 

Regular boat checks being enforced on Phuket

By The Thaiger

 

 

Thailand’s Marine Department says it has assigned more officers to check boats at every port and pier on Phuket.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061718-regular-boat-checks-being-enforced-on-phuket/

 

NokScoot offers three-day flight deals to Osaka

By The Nation

 

FILE photo

 

NokScoot has launched a three-day “flash sale” promotion for its new route to Osaka, Japan.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061731-nokscoot-offers-three-day-flight-deals-to-osaka/

 

Future Forward Party Decries Ec’s Donations Ban

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit sits for an interview in August at his southeastern Bangkok home.

 

BANGKOK — The Future Forward Party on Thursday demanded that the Election Commission issue a written order if it wants to ban them from accepting cash donations and said the move undermines the party’s ability to compete in elections.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061783-future-forward-party-decries-ec’s-donations-ban/

 

UPDATE:

 

Mother demands punishment for students who attacked her autistic daughter

By The Nation

 

 

The mother of an autistic Prathom 3 schoolgirl at a Phayao school who was videotaped being bullied and assaulted by Mathayom 2 students has demanded that her daughter's attackers are punished.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061645-video-young-student-set-upon-by-older-girls-at-phayao-school/?do=findComment&comment=13449916

 

UPDATE:

 

Koh Tao Tourist’s Drowning Ruled As Accident

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

Police walk along a beach on Koh Tao, Sept. 1, 2018.

 

KOH TAO — Police on Thursday said there was no foul play in the death of a foreign tourist whose body was found in the sea off Koh Tao earlier this week.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061601-another-dead-tourist-found-floating-at-koh-tao-police-fly-body-out-for-autopsy-in-bangkok/?do=findComment&comment=13449973

GoAir’s launches first-ever Phuket-India direct flights

 

GoAir Flight G8 31 was welcomed on landing at Phuket International Airport with a grand water cannon salute. Screengrab: GoAir

 

PHUKET: GoAir, one of India’s fastest growing airlines, landed its first-ever direct flight into Phuket from New Delhi this morning (Oct 11). The flight also marked the first-ever direct flight from India to Phuket.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061808-goair’s-launches-first-ever-phuket-india-direct-flights/

 

Have A Cat Or Dog? You May Have To Pay ฿450 To Register Them

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

Pisit ‘Loong Yee’ Kumkom, 69, takes care of almost 500 abandoned animals Thursday in Western Bangkok.

 

BANGKOK — A government spokesman said pet owners will soon need to register their pets for ฿450 each – prompting concerns and backlash from both academics and abandoned pet carers.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061812-have-a-cat-or-dog-you-may-have-to-pay-฿450-to-register-them/

 

UPDATE:

 

Two arrested for bid to smuggle body parts of whole tiger

By Mongkolchaowarat Thangmangmee 
The Nation

 

 

Two Vietnamese men were arrested on a Mae Sot-Mukdahan bus in Phitsanulok on Wednesday night for smuggling the disected body parts of a complete 200-kilogram tiger, estimated to be worth Bt2 million.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061664-vietnamese-arrested-with-big-cat-body-parts-on-thai-tour-bus/

 

Many vegetarian dishes contain high sodium

 

 

BANGKOK, 11th October 2018 (NNT)-Thai Health Promotion Foundation and the Low Salt Thailand Network have revealed that 13 popular vegetarian dishes sampled at three major markets in Bangkok contain high levels of sodium. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061813-low-salt-thailand-network-many-vegetarian-dishes-contain-high-sodium/

 

TNSC wants Govt to build dry ports

 

 

BANGKOK, 11th October 2018 (NNT)- The Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) has urged the government to build dry ports across the country to lower transportation costs for exporters. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061815-tnsc-wants-thai-govt-to-build-dry-ports/

 

PM's assurance of good health despite workload

 

 

BANGKOK, 11th October 2018 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has assured the public that despite his dense schedule at this time he is still capable of carrying out his duties. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061824-pms-assurance-of-good-health-despite-workload/

 

Life in a Bangkok dungeon: The Paul Hayward story

Author Neil Cadigan 

 

 

The story of former Newtown player Paul Hayward is often brought up when modern-day rugby league players get in trouble off the field. Four decades after he was arrested for possessing heroin in Thailand, his story is more than a cautionary tale for NRL players.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1061831-life-in-a-bangkok-dungeon-the-paul-hayward-story/