Police hunt Chalong gun-toting shop robbers

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Police suspect the robbers are labourers living in the area. Image: CCTV

 

PHUKET: Police are searching for two men who robbed a small neighbourhood shop in Chalong at gunpoint last night, making off with a gold necklace worth about B18,000 and B3,000 cash.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064678-police-hunt-chalong-gun-toting-shop-robbers/

 

Heavy rains continue in many parts of Thailand

 

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CHIANG MAI, 24th October 2018 (NNT)-Heavy rains continue in several provinces of Thailand including Chiang Mai, Uthai Thani and Phetchaburi provinces where many areas have become waterlogged. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064679-heavy-rains-continue-in-many-parts-of-thailand/

 

Pipe bomb hurled at tyre shop in Yala

By The Nation

 

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Police are investigating after a homemade pipe bomb was hurled at a spare-tyre shop in Yala's Muang district on Tuesday evening.

 

Source: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064681-pipe-bomb-hurled-at-tyre-shop-in-yala/

 

Girl, 7, crushed by sliding gate in Phatthalung

By The Nation

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A seven-year-old Phatthalung girl is in hospital with severe injuries after being crushed beneath the sliding gate at the Provincial Administrative Organisation offices on Tuesday night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064682-girl-7-crushed-by-sliding-gate-in-phatthalung/

 

No fare after fire: Passenger flees blazing Bangkok taxi

By The Nation

 

 

A passenger and driver had a lucky escape when their taxi burst into flames on a Bangkok road in the early hours of Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064683-no-fare-after-fire-passenger-flees-blazing-bangkok-taxi/

 

Thailand to become regional bio-industry hub

 

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BANGKOK, 24th October 2018 (NNT)-The Ministry of Industry is to go ahead with its plan to support bio-industry after Cabinet gave the nod to a draft law on sugar cane and sugar that allows sugar cane to be used for the production of other products. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064685-thailand-to-become-regional-bio-industry-hub/

 

Tourism officials looking to revive Chinese visits to Thailand

 

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BANGKOK, 24th October 2018 (NNT) – The government is to issue a tourism handbook for October aimed at reviving Chinese tourism to the Kingdom after seeing a drop off in recent months. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064691-tourism-officials-looking-to-revive-chinese-visits-to-thailand/

 

Darasamut Underpass to be temporary closed

By The Thaiger

 

 

The Phuket Highway Office has issued an announcement that says the Darasamut Underpass (adjacent to the Central shopping precinct) will be closed from 9am to 3pm on Tuesday, October 30.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064692-phuket-darasamut-underpass-to-be-temporary-closed/

 

Motorists warned of wild elephants parading on road in Prachin Buri

By The Nation

 

 

Khao Yai National Park authorities warned motorists on Wednesday to drive with caution as a herd of wild elephants had taken to parading on the road that runs through the park in Prachin Buri.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064694-motorists-warned-of-wild-elephants-parading-on-road-in-prachin-buri/

 

Minister says waste problem at tourist sites is taken seriously

 

 

BANGKOK, 24th October 2018 (NNT) – Following international coverage of waste buildup on Koh Samui, the government has promised prioritization of garbage management nationwide and has scheduled a meeting on the issue next week. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064695-thai-minister-says-waste-problem-at-tourist-sites-is-taken-seriously/ 

 

Police continue hunt for three suspects after breaking a checkpoint

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

Phuket police are continuing to hunt for three suspects who were involved in breaking through a checkpoint and an ensuing chase from Rassada to Chalong on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064698-police-continue-hunt-for-three-suspects-after-breaking-a-checkpoint/

 

Japan's No. 2 miso maker to build seasoning factory in Thailand

Growing demand for healthy foods whets appetite for 'shio koji' in Southeast Asia

HIROKI MINAI, Nikkei staff writer

 

TOKYO -- Hanamaruki Foods, Japan's second-largest miso maker, is set to build a factory in Thailand for liquid salted rice malt, a natural seasoning that is finding favor overseas as demand for healthy food grows.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064699-japans-no-2-miso-maker-to-build-seasoning-factory-in-thailand/

 

Personal reasons to blame for Brit’s alleged suicide, say Phuket police

By Tavee Adam

 

Chalong Police will investigating the incident further to find the true cause and reason for Mr Pearson’s death. Photo: The Phuket News / File

 

PHUKET: A British expat in his thirties was found hanged at his home in Chalong on Saturday morning, with police putting the reason for the alleged suicide down to various personal problems including issues with his wife.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064704-personal-reasons-to-blame-for-brit’s-alleged-suicide-say-phuket-police/

 

Thai man puts on his own illegal show outside Pattaya bar

By The Nation

 

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Police in Pattaya arrested a man on Tuesday for allegedly masturbating in front of bar girls – and not for the first time.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064707-thai-man-puts-on-his-own-illegal-show-outside-pattaya-bar/

 

Few Thais heed Seoul’s warning on illegal work

By The Nation

 

 

Only three of the 120,000 undocumented Thais working in South Korea have registered with the authorities to return home during a grace period continuing through next March, according to Labour Minister Pol General Adul Sangsingkeo.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064736-few-thais-heed-seoul’s-warning-on-illegal-work/

 

Bangkok police chiefs mount joint effort on traffic woes

By The Nation

 

 

Commanders of 88 Bangkok police stations have been assigned difficult homework – untangle the traffic snarls in their jurisdictions.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064738-bangkok-police-chiefs-mount-joint-effort-on-traffic-woes/

 

Heavy rain to batter South of Thailand

 

 

THAI SOUTH, 24th October 2018 (NNT) – The Meteorological Department has warned local residents in the south of the country of heavy to very heavy rainfall, flash floods, and runoffs.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064746-heavy-rain-to-batter-south-of-thailand/

 

BMA holds talks on seamless city plan for capital and its vicinity

 

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BANGKOK, 24th October 2018, (NNT) - According to a Deputy Bangkok Governor, there is a need for Bangkok and its vicinity to come up with a common management strategy to develop a city plan, in order to optimize the transportation connectivity, while increasing green areas in the district. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064748-bma-holds-talks-on-seamless-city-plan-for-bangkok-and-its-vicinity/

 

13 jailed for student stabbing

By The Nation

 

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Thirteen attackers aged 26 and younger were jailed for a year up to life for the murder of Silpakorn University student Theerapong Thitithan, 24.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064751-13-jailed-for-student-murder-in-cha-am/

 

EU rejects Italian draft budget, setting up standoff with defiant Italy

By Alissa de Carbonnel

 

A European Union flag flutters near the hand of a statue on Campidoglio square in central Rome March 23, 2007. REUTERS/Tony Gentile/File Photo

 

STRASBOURG (Reuters) - The European Commission rejected Italy's draft 2019 budget on Tuesday, saying it brazenly broke EU rules on public spending, and asked Rome to submit a new one within three weeks or face disciplinary action.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064754-eu-rejects-italian-draft-budget-setting-up-standoff-with-defiant-italy/

 

Queen: Bohemian Rhapsody film review

 

By Luke Morton

 

 

It’s been a long time coming, but the Freddie Mercury biopic is finally here… and it’s mostly glorious.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064770-queen-bohemian-rhapsody-film-review/

 

Canadian rapper dies after falling off plane wing during music video shoot

By Rhian Daly

 

Jon James McMurray Credit: Jon James/YouTube

 

A Canadian rapper has died after falling off the wing of a plane while shooting a music video.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064771-canadian-rapper-dies-after-falling-off-plane-wing-during-music-video-shoot/

 

Phuket underpass to close for maintenance, electrical repairs

By The Phuket News

 

Both the northbound and southbound lanes through the underpass will be closed – but only one lane closed at a time – while the work is being conducted. Photo: The Phuket News / file

 

PHUKET:-- The Darasamut Underpass, in front of Central Phuket, will close from 9am to 3pm next Tuesday (Oct 30) while workers clean and repair the electrical system in the tunnel.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064782-phuket-underpass-to-close-for-maintenance-electrical-repairs/

 

Trick or treat: should you dress up your dog for Halloween?

By Martin Belam

 

‘Lil Devil’ Bitsy and ‘Punk Rocker’ Kibbles at the Growl-a-ween parade in Pasadena, California. Photograph: Frederic J Brown/AFP/Getty Images

 

Han Solo and Chewbacca. Dorothy and the Cowardly Lion. Alice in Wonderland and the White Rabbit.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064773-trick-or-treat-should-you-dress-up-your-dog-for-halloween/

 

BMW releases two bikes

By The Nation

 

BMW Motorrad Thailand has unveiled two new bikes from the GS family – the new BMW F 750 GS and F 850 GS - that live up to the F-Series’ incredible on-road and off-road credentials. Joining the two is the new BMW C 400 X, the latest member in BMW Motorrad’s Urban Mobility range to offer exceptional agility in every corner and a full range of convenient features.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064783-bmw-releases-two-bikes/

 

Miss Universe drops Thai licensee 2 months before pageant

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

Miss Universe Thailand 2018, Sophida ‘Ning’ Kanchanarin, poses for a glamor shot. Photo: Miss Universe Thailand

 

BANGKOK — The fate of this year’s Miss Universe pageant, set for December in Bangkok, was briefly in doubt after its domestic financier was forced to pull out.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064784-miss-universe-drops-thai-licensee-2-months-before-pageant/

 

Thalang PEA announce electricity shut-off for near airport turnoff

By The Phuket News

 

The scheduled blackout this Friday will affect areas past the construction site of the airport turnoff underpass. Photo: PEA / file

 

PHUKET:-- The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang Office has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Muang Mai, Thalang, this Friday (Oct 26) as works are carried out on installing new high-voltage power cables.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064786-thalang-pea-announce-electricity-shut-off-for-near-airport-turnoff/

 

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