The week that was in Thailand news: Rooster eats some Humble Pie - but will Prayut follow suit?

 

 

Rooster came in for a fair bit of bashing last week over comments I made regarding British pensioners. Maybe I am turgid, dull, smug and irrelevant and burble on too much  - you'd only be agreeing with the wife.

 

https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063885-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-rooster-eats-some-humble-pie-but-will-prayut-follow-suit/

 

Creative Tourism

By Jintana Panyaarvudh 
The Nation 
Phatthalung

 

 

Phatthalung residents are embracing the results of several studies as they offer “creative tourism” packages to lure visitors into spending more time in the southern province. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063942-creative-tourism/

 

Scheme aims to shift farmers to corn from off-season rice

By The Nation

 

 

Agriculture Minister Grisada Boonrach has ordered officials to proceed with a corn growing promotion scheme under the government’s San Palang Pracharat public-private partnership initiative.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063943-scheme-aims-to-shift-farmers-to-corn-from-off-season-rice/

 

Recipe for SUCCESS

By KWANCHAI RUNGFAPAISARN 
THE NATION WEEKEND

 

PAISARN “Sam” Aowsathaporn

 

PAISARN “Sam” Aowsathaporn is passionate about food. His love affair with the kitchen has not only served up the basis of a healthy lifestyle, it has been the springboard for a successful career in the highly competitive food industry.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063944-recipe-for-success/

 

Army chief visits southern border provinces

By The Nation

 

Army Commander-in-Chief Gen Apirat Kongsompong is visiting southern border provinces from Saturday to Monday to deliver his policies, an Army spokeswoman said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063945-army-chief-visits-southern-border-provinces/

 

Mother of 'Pai Dao Din' joins Future Forward Party in Khon Kaen

By The Nation 

 

The mother of student activist Jatupat Boonpattararaksa on Saturday became a member of the Future Forward Party at its newly-opened branch in Khon Kaen.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063946-mother-of-pai-dao-din-joins-future-forward-party-in-khon-kaen/

 

Interior minister dissolves Muang Ubon Ratchathani council

By The Nation

 

Interior Minister Gen Anupong Paochinda has issued an order to dissolve the council of Muang Ubon Ratchathani Municipality on the grounds that it obstructed development by refusing to approve the municipality's budget.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063947-interior-minister-dissolves-muang-ubon-ratchathani-council/

 

Australia government stripped of majority after by-election rout

By Colin Packham and Jonathan Barrett

 

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - The Australian government will lose its one-seat majority in parliament with more than half the votes counted in a by-election late on Saturday, creating a potential political crisis for Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063948-australia-government-stripped-of-majority-after-by-election-rout/

 

Trump - U.S. to exit nuclear treaty, citing Russian violations

 

U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the audience during a campaign rally at Elko Regional Airport in Elko, Nevada, U.S., October 20, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

ELKO, Nev. (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Saturday the United States will exit the Cold-War era Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty that eliminated a class of nuclear weapons, in a move that is likely to upset Russia.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063950-trump-us-to-exit-nuclear-treaty-citing-russian-violations/

Trump says not satisfied with Saudi handling of Khashoggi death

By Jeff Mason

 

 

ELKO, Nev. (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he is not satisfied with Saudi Arabia's handling of the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul, and said questions remain unanswered.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063951-trump-says-not-satisfied-with-saudi-handling-of-khashoggi-death/

 

Former Dutch prime minister, Wim Kok, dies at 80

By Toby Sterling

 

 

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Wim Kok, a former Dutch prime minister who helped forge the country's famed consensus-based politics and oversaw pioneering legalisations of euthanasia and gay marriage, died on Saturday of heart failure.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063952-former-dutch-prime-minister-wim-kok-dies-at-80/

 

Hundreds of thousands take to streets in London demanding second Brexit vote

By Andrew MacAskill and Amanda Ferguson

 

 

LONDON/BELFAST (Reuters) - Hundreds of thousands of supporters of the European Union marched through London on Saturday in the biggest demonstration so far to demand that the British government holds a public vote on the terms of Brexit.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063953-hundreds-of-thousands-take-to-streets-in-london-demanding-second-brexit-vote/

 

Long queues as Afghan voters defy election day attacks, delays

By Hamid Shalizi and Rupam Jain

 

 

KABUL (Reuters) - Afghans braved chaotic delays outside polling stations and the threat of militant attacks to vote in parliamentary elections on Saturday that were seen as a major test of the Western-backed government's credibility.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063954-long-queues-as-afghan-voters-defy-election-day-attacks-delays/

 

U.S. Mega Millions lottery hits record $1.6 billion after no winners on Friday

By Alex Dobuzinskis

 

 

(Reuters) - The U.S. Mega Millions jackpot grew to $1.6 billion, a world record for a lottery, after Friday's drawing produced no winner of the grand prize, officials said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063955-us-mega-millions-lottery-hits-record-16-billion-after-no-winners-on-friday/

 

"A Private War" goes to frontline to tell reporter Marie Colvin's story

By Marie-Louise Gumuchian

 

Actor Rosamund Pike arrives at the European premiere of “A Private War“ during the London Film Festival, in London, Britain October 20, 2018. REUTERS/Simon Dawson

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Award-winning American war reporter Marie Colvin was known for her dispatches from some of the world's most brutal conflicts. Now a new film starring "Gone Girl" actress Rosamund Pike tells her story about being fearless on the battlefront.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063957-a-private-war-goes-to-frontline-to-tell-reporter-marie-colvins-story/

 

Salah back on the scoresheet as Liverpool scrape past Huddersfield

 

 

(Reuters) - Striker Mohamed Salah scored his first goal in four matches to give Liverpool a 1-0 win over Huddersfield Town in the Premier League on Saturday, lifting the Merseyside club back up to second in the table.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063958-salah-back-on-the-scoresheet-as-liverpool-scrape-past-huddersfield/

 

Lamela goal edges Spurs to derby win at West Ham

By Ken Ferris

 

 

(Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over lowly London rivals West Ham United thanks to a deft first-half finish from Erik Lamela in their Premier League clash on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063959-lamela-goal-edges-spurs-to-derby-win-at-west-ham/

 

Watford lighting double strike ends Wolves' fine run

 

 

(Reuters) - Wolverhampton Wanderers' impressive campaign as Premier League newcomers hit a roadblock at Molineux on Saturday when two goals in the space of 58 first-half seconds set Watford on the way to a deserved 2-0 victory.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063961-watford-lighting-double-strike-ends-wolves-fine-run/

 

Southampton hold on to claim vital point at Bournemouth

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - AFC Bournemouth v Southampton - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - October 20, 2018 Southampton's Manolo Gabbiadini misses a chance to score REUTERS/Eddie Keogh

Oct 20 (Reuters) - Bournemouth were held 0-0 by Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday, with the stalemate maintaining their unbeaten record at home in all competitions this season.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063962-southampton-hold-on-to-claim-vital-point-at-bournemouth/

Newcastle rue poor finishing in 1-0 Brighton defeat

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Brighton & Hove Albion - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - October 20, 2018 Newcastle United's Jonjo Shelvey shoots at goal from a free kick Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

 

Oct 20 (Reuters) - Newcastle United were left to rue a host of missed chances as a deflected goal from Beram Kayal gave Brighton and Hove Albion a 1-0 Premier League win at St. James's Park on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063963-newcastle-rue-poor-finishing-in-1-0-brighton-defeat/

Cardiff beat Fulham 4-2 for first league win of the season

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Cardiff City v Fulham - Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Britain - October 20, 2018 Cardiff City's Kadeem Harris scores their fourth goal Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

Oct 20 (Reuters) - Promoted Cardiff City celebrated their first Premier League win of the season after coming from behind to beat fellow top-flight newcomers Fulham 4-2 at home in a rip-roaring clash on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063964-cardiff-beat-fulham-4-2-for-first-league-win-of-the-season/

City go top with 5-0 crushing of Burnley

 

 

(Reuters) - Champions Manchester City took over sole control at the top of the Premier League table with an easy 5-0 win over Burnley, earning them a seventh win from their opening nine games.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063965-city-go-top-with-5-0-crushing-of-burnley/

 

Barkley salvages last-gasp point for Chelsea against Man Utd

 

 

(Reuters) - An injury time goal from substitute Ross Barkley earned Chelsea a last-gasp 2-2 draw at home to Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday in a match that ended with United boss Jose Mourinho involved in scuffles.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063966-barkley-salvages-last-gasp-point-for-chelsea-against-man-utd/

 

Hamilton takes U.S. pole with fifth title in sight

By Alan Baldwin

 

 

AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton took a big step towards clinching his fifth Formula One title after putting his Mercedes on pole position at the U.S. Grand Prix on Saturday with Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel starting fifth.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063967-hamilton-takes-us-pole-with-fifth-title-in-sight/

 

Florida city official charged in store shooting caught on video

By Alex Dobuzinskis

 

Michael Dunn (L) holding a gun, struggles with Cristobal Lopez (R) before fatally shooting Lopez at the Vets Army Navy Surplus store in Lakeland, Florida, in this still image from a surveillance video which Lakeland Police Department released on October 15, 2018. Courtesy Lakeland Police Department/Handout via REUTERS

 

(Reuters) - A Florida city commissioner has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder for shooting a man he suspected of trying to shoplift a hatchet from his military surplus store, officials said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063970-florida-city-official-charged-in-store-shooting-caught-on-video/

 

India to put former top climate change official on trial for sexual harassment

 

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Chairman Rajendra K. Pachauri gestures during his speech at the opening of the 3rd Local and Regional Leaders World Summit in Mexico City November 18, 2010. REUTERS/Eliana Aponte

 

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - An Indian court has ordered the trial of sexual harassment charges against one of world's leading climate change experts, Rajendra K. Pachauri, his lawyer said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063971-india-to-put-former-top-climate-change-official-on-trial-for-sexual-harassment/

Omise gains funding for fintech ambitions

By The Nation weekend

 

 

Omise Holdings,  a Southeast Asian financial technology  (fintech) service provider, has announced it has received an undisclosed amount of funding.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063973-omise-gains-funding-for-fintech-ambitions/ 

 

Contest fires up young pioneers of IoT

By The Nation weekend

 

 

Microsoft and SiriVentures over the past week kicked off “Smart Living with Micro:bit”, Thailand’s first youth competition to develop a new generation of Internet of Things (IoT) pioneers.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063976-contest-fires-up-young-pioneers-of-iot/

 

AMLO on Prawit’s false sound clip

Vipaporn Pooritanasarn

 

 

BANGKOK, 20th October 2018 (NNT) - An announcement has been made by Acting Secretary-General of the Anti-Money Laundering Office regarding the complaint about the misappropriation of the identity of Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan to blackmail a car rental businessman in Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063977-amlo-on-prawit’s-false-sound-clip/ 

 

Department of Lands terminates the use of photocopies

Vipaporn Pooritanasarn

 

BANGKOK, 20th October 2018 (NNT) - The Department of Lands has announced the termination of the use of photocopies of national identification cards and house registration books.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063978-department-of-lands-terminates-the-use-of-photocopies/