webfact Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Czech arrested on Koh Tao after overstaying visa 6 years By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter A Surat Thani immigration police officer points at Josef Ruzicka, who was arrested Monday on Koh Tao. SURAT THANI — A european man was arrested and charged Monday with overstaying his visa for six years on Koh Tao. Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1062755-czech-arrested-on-koh-tao-after-overstaying-visa-6-years/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 Hospital chief says sorry to Chon Buri charity runners over water shortage By Preedee Wichaiprasit The Nation The Burapha University Hospital director Dr Suriya Prongnamjai on Monday apologised for failing to provide sufficient bottles of drinking water to runners in a charity marathon in Chon Buri on Sunday. Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1062534-chonburi-charity-marathon-slammed-for-running-out-of-water/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 Find our son’s killer or else, say parents By The Nation The parents of a 24-year-old college student, who was shot dead at his parents’ food stall in Bangkok, have urged police to make an arrest within 30 days or they will file a complaint at the Dhamrongtham Centre. Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1062757-find-our-son’s-killer-or-else-say-parents/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 Farmers pay the price for EEC By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM THE NATION CHACHOENGSAO Land expropriation rife as developers scout sites for industrial projects. AN INCREASING number of people in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) provinces are finding themselves victims of unjust expropriation and land-grabbing, as developers hunt for sites to facilitate investment and industrial development. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1062781-farmers-pay-the-price-for-eec/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 UPDATE: Prayut gets a taste of acerbic social media as he comes on board By THE NATION PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha, who previously said his real happiness was staying away from social media, is now fully equipped with the famous platforms Facebook, Twitter, Instagram as well as his personal website, but reaction from netizens might remind him that his first instinct had been the best. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1062613-prayuth-now-officially-on-facebook-twitter-instagram/?do=findComment&comment=13464805 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 Boy gets on bike to flee beatings, is reunited with mum By THE NATION NO ONE KNEW what a 14-year-old boy had in mind when he decided to ride a bicycle from the house where he lived with his father in Pathum Thani province on Saturday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1062782-boy-gets-on-bike-to-flee-beatings-is-reunited-with-mum/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 Educators worry teaching system in the country ‘breaking down’ By CHULARAT SAENGPASSA THE NATION Preoccupation with other factors is affecting quality say experts. Teacher educators are re-examining their role in response to what they see as universities becoming increasingly focused on “money matters” rather than nurturing the best potential teachers. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1062783-educators-worry-teaching-system-in-thailand-‘breaking-down’/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 A housing project for the poor in Khon Kaen inspires plan to lift lives of 4 million families By KORNRAWEE PANYASUPPAKUN THE NATION File photo // Photo from www.thaihealthycommunity.org THE SUCCESS of the Ban Mankong housing project for the poor in Khon Kaen province has inspired the military government to adopt an ambitious goal of creating accommodation for 4 million poor people over the next 20 years. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1062784-a-housing-project-for-the-poor-in-khon-kaen-inspires-plan-to-lift-lives-of-4-million-families/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 ThaiBev pushes food business growth By KWANCHAI RUNGFAPAISARN THE NATION Nongnuch: Since 2008, our food business has grown by three times. Today, we operate 562 branches of Japanese and non-Japanese restaurants with 27 brands altogether. THAI BEVERAGE (ThaiBev) is revising its crucial strategy with a focus on increasing organic growth and continuous expansion of its food business operating under its current restaurant brands. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1062786-thaibev-pushes-food-business-growth/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 Survey shows increasing number of women see their future in the tech sector By The Nation While a majority of women overall feel that their gender positively impacts their ability to pursue a career in tech, 77 per cent acknowledge that they face more challenges to grow and succeed than men, according to the first set of research findings of Booking.com Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1062788-survey-shows-increasing-number-of-women-see-their-future-in-the-tech-sector/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 When food can mean death By PARINYAPORN PAJEE THE NATION The wheat powder designed for the food challenge test and oral immunotherapy treatment, which must be carried out under medical supervision. Below, two types of epinephrine injectors. Once extremely rare in Thailand, food allergies are becoming increasingly common, here's what you need to know about them Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1062789-when-food-can-mean-death/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 Why Thailand risks getting its fingers burned in combating rise in smoking By Sinclair Davidson In the past 10 years, Thailand has attempted to curb smoking by enlarging the size of picture health warnings on cigarette packs repeatedly. Now, the gruesome photos cover up to 85 per cent of the packet. Yet the number of Thai smokers is increasing, figures show. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1062790-why-thailand-risks-getting-its-fingers-burned-in-combating-rise-in-smoking/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 Mai Khao’s ‘West Sands’ CEO being quizzed by police following last week’s death on Thepkasattri Road By The Thaiger PHOTO: Facebook.com – Paul John Mercer The British CEO of a luxury hotel along Mai Khao Beach in Phuket, is going to be quizzed by police in Phuket after running over and killing a roadside scavenger in his luxury Mercedes last week. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1062791-mai-khao’s-‘west-sands’-british-ceo-being-quizzed-by-police-following-last-week’s-death-on-thepkasattri-road/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 Thailand To Devise Safety Master Plan by William Dennis A Thai Airways Boeing 777-200 takes off from Tokyo Narita International Airport. (Photo: Flickr: Creative Commons (BY) by lkarasawa) As part of its effort to meet international safety standards, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has embarked on a Safety Master Plan (SMP) to review and revise regulations and procedures. According to the director general of CAAT, Chula Sukmanop, the authority will finish its work by 2022. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1062792-thailand-to-devise-aviation-safety-master-plan/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 Hand-washing helps prevent many diseases: Health Department File photo NONTHABURI, 16 October 2018 (NNT) – The Department of Health is raising the public awareness on the importance of proper hand-washing which helps prevent many gastrointestinal diseases. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1062793-hand-washing-helps-prevent-many-diseases-thai-health-department/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen dies at 65 Seattle Seahawks owner and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen takes a photo prior to ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange January 30, 2014. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp <MSFT.O> co-founder Paul Allen, who had been suffering from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, passed away at the age of 65 on Monday, his investment firm said. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1062794-microsoft-co-founder paul allen dies-at-65/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 Trump sends Pompeo to Riyadh over Khashoggi; Saudis may blame official By Tulay Karadeniz and Roberta Rampton A security official holds barriers during the arrival of Saudi officials at Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul, Turkey October 15, 2018. REUTERS/Murad Sezer ANKARA/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia is preparing to acknowledge the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in a botched interrogation, CNN and the New York Times said on Monday, after U.S. President Donald Trump speculated "rogue killers" may be responsible. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1062795-trump-sends-pompeo-to-riyadh-over-khashoggi-saudis-may-blame-official/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 Australia considers recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital FILE PHOTO: The new Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison attends a news conference in Canberra, Australia August 24, 2018. REUTERS/David Gray/File Photo SYDNEY/JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Australia will consider recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital and shifting its embassy there from Tel Aviv, Australia's Prime Minister said on Tuesday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1062796-australia-considers-recognising-jerusalem-as-israels-capital/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 U.S. Sen. Warren, mocked by Trump as 'Pocahontas,' says DNA test backs her ancestry By Doina Chiacu U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) delivers a major policy speech on "Ending corruption in Washington" at the National Press Club, Washington, U.S., August 21, 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren, ridiculed by U.S. President Donald Trump as "Pocahontas" for claiming Native American heritage, hit back on Monday with DNA evidence she said supported her assertion, a possible preview of a bare-knuckles presidential campaign in 2020. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1062798-us-sen-warren-mocked-by-trump-as-pocahontas-says-dna-test-backs-her-ancestry/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 British academic charged with spying charges in UAE By Aziz El Yaakoubi FILE PHOTO: Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower, and luxury Burj al-Arab Hotel (L) are seen in a general view of Dubai, UAE December 9, 2015. REUTERS/Karim Sahib/Pool/File Photo DUBAI (Reuters) - A British academic has been charged for spying in the United Arab Emirates, UAE authorities said on Monday, five months after he was arrested at the end of a study trip. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1062799-british-academic-charged-with-spying-charges-in-uae/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 Koh Tao rape claim: Big Joke press conference today amid claims of "no DNA" whitewash File photo The national police chief Gen Chakthip Chaijinda and Immigration chief Maj-Gen Surachate Hakparn will hold a press conference today to announce the latest in the inquiry about the alleged rape of a 19 year old British woman on Koh Tao. Source: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1062807-koh-tao-rape-claim-big-joke-press-conference-today-amid-claims-of-no-dna-whitewash/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 UPDATE: Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen dies of cancer complications at 65 By Bill Rigby FILE PHOTO: Seattle Seahawks owner Paul Allen on the field before Super Bowl XLVIII against the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S., February 2, 2014. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas/File Photo (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp <MSFT.O> co-founder Paul Allen, the man who persuaded school-friend Bill Gates to drop out of Harvard to start what became the world's biggest software company, died on Monday at the age of 65, his family said. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1062794-microsoft-co-founder paul allen dies-at-65/?do=findComment&comment=13465126 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 Thai YouTuber fights the tourist corner! Rip-off taxi drivers exposed Picture: Sanook Tourists visiting Bangkok have an unusual ally in the fight to get the capital's cabbies to turn on their meters and stop rip-offs. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1062809-thai-youtuber-fights-the-tourist-corner-rip-off-taxi-drivers-exposed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 Thais scream outrage as foreigners wear "Thai flag" on their feet! Pictures (2) Sanook Netizens were furious that fashion footwear depicted what they saw as the Thai flag on shoe designs. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1062811-thais-scream-outrage-as-foreigners-wear-thai-flag-on-their-feet/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 Associate of September 11 hijackers to be deported from Germany after jail term Moroccan Mounir El Motassadeq is escorted at Hamburg airport as he is released from prison in Hamburg, Germany, October 15, 2018, after serving a 15-year jail sentence for helping hijackers to organise the September 11, 2001 attacks on U.S. targets. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer BERLIN (Reuters) - A Moroccan associate of the Sept. 11 hijackers is being moved from a German prison in preparation for deportation after serving most of a 15-year jail term for helping organise the 2011 attacks on U.S. targets, authorities said on Monday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1062822-associate-of-september-11-hijackers-to-be-deported-from-germany after-jail-term/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 Hua Hin murder: Police say Thai/Swiss man acted alone Picture: Daily News The Hua Hin police chief has stated that evidence in the murder of Suchaphat Hiranphanthachote, 39, points to there being just one man involved. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1062826-hua-hin-murder-police-say-thaiswiss-man-acted-alone/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 Malaysian "supercars" collide on charity mission in Thailand - two injured Pictures (2) Daily News Daily News showed pictures of a collision involving several expensive cars that were on a trip from Malaysia to present academic bursaries to students in Trang. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1062837-malaysian-supercars-collide-on-charity-mission-in-thailand-two-injured/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 Arrest warrant issued for man who raped teen then made her press the ATM Picture: Sanook National police spokesman Pol Col Krissana Pattanacharoen said yesterday that an arrest warrant has been issued in Bangkok for the man who raped a 19 year old woman then made her withdraw money for him at an ATM. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1062851-arrest-warrant-issued-for-man-who-raped-teen-then-made-her-press-the-atm/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 Man killed in Phitsanulok house fire By The Nation Picture: Channel 3 A man was killed when a fire spread from a garbage pile he was burning to his make-shift house in Phitsanulok on Monday night, police said. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1062856-man-killed-in-phitsanulok-house-fire/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 Video: Man in custody after "citizens' arrest" following attack in store toilets Picture: MCOT A Thai man has been charged after he attacked another man in the toilets of a well known Bangkapi store. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1062865-video-man-in-custody-after-citizens-arrest-following-attack-in-store-toilets/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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