rooster59 Posted October 20, 2018 Author Posted October 20, 2018 Political and military figures weigh in on army chief's remarks concerning a coup Itiporn Lakarnchua BANGKOK, 19th October 2018 (NNT) – Government figures have confirmed there is no intention of staging another coup; the only intention is to maintain peace in the nation. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063834-political-and-military-figures-weigh-in-on-army-chiefs-remarks-concerning-a-coup/
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2018 Author Posted October 20, 2018 Deputy Premiers: Cannabis to be used for medical purposes Thammarat Thadaphrom BANGKOK, 20th October 2018 (NNT) – Two deputy prime ministers of Thailand have confirmed that the legal use of marijuana in Thailand will be for medical purposes only. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063838-deputy-premiers-cannabis-to-be-used-for-medical-purposes/
Jonathan Fairfield Posted October 20, 2018 Posted October 20, 2018 Now Open! Terminal21 Pattaya, New Shopping Destination in the Heart of Pattaya Terminal21 Pattaya is now officially open. The new shopping terminal is ready to bring happiness to Eastern Thailand with the concept “Happiness East” for all lifestyle needs. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063837-now-open-terminal21-pattaya-new-shopping-destination-in-the-heart-of-pattaya/
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2018 Author Posted October 20, 2018 Rain dominates weekend forecast for most regions Surapan Laotharanarit BANGKOK, 19th October 2018 (NNT) – Many areas across Thailand are expected to experience continuous rainfall this weekend, particularly the Northeast and the South. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063840-rain-dominates-weekend-forecast-for-most-regions/
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2018 Author Posted October 20, 2018 Money returned to victims of call-center, online romance scams BANGKOK, 19 October 2018 (NNT) – Police have returned some money to victims of call-center and online romance scams. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063842-money-returned-to-victims-of-call-center-online-romance-scams/
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2018 Author Posted October 20, 2018 Foreigners behaving badly: Now westerner takes guard's bicycle in Chiang Mai Image: Manager There has been another episode in Chiang Mai that shows a foreigner behaving badly. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063844-foreigners-behaving-badly-now-westerner-takes-guards-bicycle-in-chiang-mai/
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2018 Author Posted October 20, 2018 Tourism in meltdown: Unprovoked glue sniffer attack on two Chinese tourists in Chiang Mai Image: Sanook Sanook reported on what they described as another devastating blow to Thai tourism. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063845-tourism-in-meltdown-unprovoked-glue-sniffer-attack-on-two-chinese-tourists-in-chiang-mai/
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2018 Author Posted October 20, 2018 Anti-money-laundering body gives Iran until February to complete reforms FILE PHOTO: Iran's President Hassan Rouhani speaks at a news conference on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 26, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan Mcdermid/File Photo PARIS (Reuters) - The international group that monitors money-laundering worldwide said on Friday Iran had until February to complete reforms that would bring it into line with global norms or face consequences. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063847-anti-money-laundering-body-gives-iran-until-february-to-complete-reforms/
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2018 Author Posted October 20, 2018 Big Joke announces arrest of Korean fraudster who was "a danger to Thailand" Image: IB website Immigration police led by Maj-Gen Surachate Hakpan announced the arrest of a South Korean criminal fraudster wanted on four warrants in his home country. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063848-big-joke-announces-arrest-of-korean-fraudster-who-was-a-danger-to-thailand/
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2018 Author Posted October 20, 2018 Good for nothing Thai husband leaves rental property in a mess Image: Sanook A Thai wife and landlady thought it would be a good idea to rent a house to her estranged husband. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063851-good-for-nothing-thai-husband-leaves-rental-property-in-a-mess/
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2018 Author Posted October 20, 2018 Six injured as cans of paint thinner explode in Phatthalung By The Nation The owner of a sign making shop in Phatthalung and five workers were injured on Friday when cans of paint thinner exploded after they grilled fish near the cans, police said. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063852-six-injured-as-cans-of-paint-thinner-explode-in-phatthalung/
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2018 Author Posted October 20, 2018 Policeman's house attacked by insurgents in Pattani By The Nation Insurgents attacked the house of a policeman in Pattani's Nong Chik district with gunfire and molotov cocktails late on Friday night. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063855-policemans-house-attacked-by-insurgents-in-pattani/
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2018 Author Posted October 20, 2018 Korat school boarding house hit by fire By The Nation A fire broke out in the boarding house of the Nakhon Ratchasima Municipality Sports School in Muang district early on Saturday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063854-korat-school-boarding-house-hit-by-fire/
Jonathan Fairfield Posted October 20, 2018 Posted October 20, 2018 Thai woman under investigation after mutilating cat and selling footage online Image: Daily News A Thai woman who is a VJ is under investigation for pulling the intestines out of cats. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063876-thai-woman-under-investigation-after-mutilating-cat-and-selling-footage-online/
Jonathan Fairfield Posted October 20, 2018 Posted October 20, 2018 Fake marriage to foreigners scandal: A job for Big Joke? Image: TNA The wide ranging scandal of foreigners paying Thai women for fake marriages in order to live in Thailand is fast developing. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063875-fake-marriage-to-foreigners-scandal-a-job-for-big-joke/
Jonathan Fairfield Posted October 20, 2018 Posted October 20, 2018 Thousands of Thai women are "victims" helping foreigners in "marriages of convenience" Image: TNA Thai media reported that police are investigating thousands of cases where Thai women accepted marriage offers from foreigners they never met to make money. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063874-thousands-of-thai-women-are-victims-helping-foreigners-in-marriages-of-convenience/
Jonathan Fairfield Posted October 20, 2018 Posted October 20, 2018 Mum of autistic child beaten at school: We don't want money - let the law take it's course The mother of an autistic primary school child set upon by older pupils at a school has spoken to the media about her family's problems. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063873-mum-of-autistic-child-beaten-at-school-we-dont-want-money-let-the-law-take-its-course/ 1
Jonathan Fairfield Posted October 20, 2018 Posted October 20, 2018 Conductress dead, many injured as tour bus hits pillar of new Korat motorway Image: TNA One woman died and many suffered injuries when a tour bus bound for Panomprai from Bangkok collided with a support pillar for the under construction motorway from the capital to Korat. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063872-conductress-dead-many-injured-as-tour-bus-hits-pillar-of-new-korat-motorway/
Jonathan Fairfield Posted October 20, 2018 Posted October 20, 2018 Thailand's Phuket smartens up to bring tourists back MARIMI KISHIMOTO, Nikkei staff writer Wristbands are being given to tourists in Phuket before they venture out to sea as a safety measure. (Photo by Marimi Kishimoto) After accidents this summer, island puts latest tech to use to bolster safety BANGKOK -- Reeling from a deadly boat accident this summer, Thailand's Phuket Island is using "smart" technologies to tackle issues like safety and traffic in an effort to get back on track amid the Southeast Asian tourism boom. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063879-thailands-phuket-smartens-up-to-bring-tourists-back/
Jonathan Fairfield Posted October 20, 2018 Posted October 20, 2018 Prayut says pets need to be registered but impact on people must be minimised By The Nation File photo Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Saturday that pets will need to be registered to control the spread of rabies but his government would ensure that there would be minimal impact on pet owners. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063878-prayut-says-pets-need-to-be-registered-but-impact-on-people-must-be-minimised/
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2018 Author Posted October 20, 2018 Thai Airways flight delay drama: Couple tell their side of the story Image: Sanook A married couple compelled to give up their expensive seats on a Thai Airways plane from Zurich have gone online to tell their side of the story. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063884-thai-airways-flight-delay-drama-couple-tell-their-side-of-the-story/
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2018 Author Posted October 20, 2018 Rihanna turns down Super Bowl show, backs Kaepernick Cast member Rihanna poses as she arrives at the world premiere of the film "Ocean's 8" at Alice Tully Hall in New York City, New York, U.S., June 5, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Segar/Files LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop superstar Rihanna declined an offer to perform at a Super Bowl halftime show because she supported former National Football League quarterback Colin Kaepernick and his protest against racial injustice, according to media reports. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063908-rihanna-turns-down-super-bowl-show-backs-kaepernick/ 1
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2018 Author Posted October 20, 2018 Police arrest man after 11 year hunt for police killer By Eakkapop Thongtub Mr Kamhang (in patterned shirt) arrested on Friday (Oct 19) by Phuket Provincial Police On Friday (Oct 19) at 6pm Lt Col Tammasan Bonrong of Phuket Provincial Police arrested Mr Kamhang Kunprom, 35, originally from Phattalung, under an arrest warrant from Phattalung Provincial Court for murder, owning an illegal gun and ammunition, and stolen goods. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063919-police-arrest-man-after-11-year-hunt-for-police-killer/
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2018 Author Posted October 20, 2018 Similans limited: Tourist quota shakes tour operators By Tanyaluk Sakoot Tour boats line the shore at Ao Kuerk on Similian Island during the tourism high season in January. Photo: Kaj Schmidt PHUKET: In a move to prevent more environmental damage by heavy ‘overtourism’, the number of tourists allowed to enter Mu Ko Similan National Park, a key natural tourist attraction just over 80km northwest of Phuket, has been halved with a quota brought into effect on Monday (Oct 15). Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063920-similans-limited-tourist-quota-shakes-tour-operators/
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2018 Author Posted October 20, 2018 Heavy rains forecast until Monday By The Nation Heavy rains are predicted in many provinces in the lower North, Central, East and South, including Bangkok, as a depression over the Gulf of Thailand is expected to land on Prachuap Khiri Khan on Saturday, the Meteorological Department said. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063922-heavy-rains-forecast-until-monday/
rooster59 Posted October 20, 2018 Author Posted October 20, 2018 To continue: Thailand Live Sunday 21 Oct 2018 https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063941-thailand-live-sunday-21-oct-2018/
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