Brain-damaged kid Muay Thai fighters prompt call for ban

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

Young Muay Thai boxers fight for a crowd of tourists in April near Railay Beach in Krabi province.

 

BANGKOK — Muay Thai may be the pride of the kingdom, but new research says letting children fight in the ring can irreparably damage their minds.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065084-brain-damaged-kid-muay-thai-fighters-prompt-call-for-ban/

Painting temples gold can land you in jail, warns Fine Art Department

By The Nation

 

 

After a report of historical temples being painted gold triggered an uproar on social media, the Culture Ministry’s Fine Art Department on Wednesday warned people to stop unauthorised painting of national heritage monuments as it violates the law.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065064-painting-temples-gold-can-land-you-in-jail-warns-fine-art-department/

New York police investigate suspicious package at Robert De Niro's NYC restaurant

 

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The New York Police Department is investigating a suspicious package in Tribeca, CNN reported on Thursday, airing footage of law enforcement in the New York City neighborhood.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065065-new-york-police-investigate-suspicious-package-at-robert-de-niros-nyc-restaurant/

Malaysia ready to help end southern conflict

By SUPALAK GANJANAKHUNDEE 
THE NATION

 

Photo by Rachanon Intharagsa

 

MAHATHIR SAYS INJUSTICE, NOT RELIGIOUS EXTREMISM, MAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INSURGENCY; CALLS FOR SELF-RELIANT ASEAN

 

MALAYSIA IS willing to help Thailand end the ethno-religious conflict in the deep South using peaceful means, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said yesterday, suggesting the root cause of the problem was not religion but injustice.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065106-malaysia-ready-to-help-thailand-end-southern-conflict/

 

UPDATE:

 

Police know name of man who killed Filipino cyclist

By THE NATION

 

 

A 29-YEAR-OLD Sa Kaew man has been identified as the driver of a van that jumped a red light and fatally hit a 51-year-old Filipino cyclist during a long-distance event in Chachoengsao on Tuesday, Saen Phu Dat superintendent Pol Colonel Nipon Khlaising revealed yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065061-police-hunt-driver-who-killed-filipino-rally-cyclist/?do=findComment&comment=13497149

 

Suthep goes on walkabout to sign up party members

By THE NATION

 

 

SUTHEP THAUGSUBAN yesterday led the Action Coalition for Thailand (ACT) Party to “pay respects to the land” in a bid to recruit party members despite restrictions on political movement. The party was co-founded by Suthep.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065107-suthep-goes-on-walkabout-to-sign-up-party-members/

 

Mahathir makes time for his old friend Prem

By Marisa Chimprabha 
The Nation

 

 

Two highly placed men met in Bangkok yesterday to recall their close friendship. The visitor was Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, 93, and the host Privy Council President General Prem Tinsulanonda, 99. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065108-mahathir-makes-time-for-his-old-friend-prem/

 

11 convicted for detaining, raping girl in Phang Nga

By ANOTHAI NGARN-DEE 
THE NATION 

 

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THE CRIMINAL Court yesterday convicted all 11 defendants for detaining and gang-raping a girl in their hometown in Phang Nga province for several months in 2016.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065109-11-convicted-for-detaining-raping-girl-in-phang-nga/

 

Farmers worry over agrochemical control regulations

By Pratch Rujivanarom 
The Nation

 

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FARMER GROUPS expressed their concern that agrochemical control measures proposed in the new ministerial regulation will turn them into criminals, as they will be forbidden from spraying herbicides on their farms without proper training.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065110-thai-farmers-worry-over-agrochemical-control-regulations/

 

Cabinet pushes through three new bills on education

By The Nayion

 

File photo: Science and Technology Minister Suvit Maesincee

 

THREE MAJOR education bills have recently sailed through the Cabinet, raising the possibility of big changes to the country’s education sector.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065111-thai-cabinet-pushes-through-three-new-bills-on-education/

 

China plans to deepen EEC focus

By   PHUWIT LIMVIPHUWAT 
THE NATION 

 

 

CHINA plans to further invest in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and the country’s agricultural technology as part of its effort to support the Thailand 4.0 policy while furthering its own One Belt, One Road (OBOR) initiative.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065112-china-plans-to-deepen-eec-focus/

 

Royal help for humanity

By Kupluthai Pungkanon 
The Nation

 

His Royal Highness Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester

 

A British duke presides at a fundraiser for Habitat’s efforts in Thailand

 

British royalty was in town last week to help the British Embassy and Siam Piwat in a humanitarian housing endeavour.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065113-royal-help-british-duke-presides-at-fundraiser-for-habitat’s-efforts-in-thailand/

 

Security given and security taken away

By The Nation

 

 

Citizens can be grateful that draft law on cyber-safety is being reviewed for lack of a safeguard against abuse of authority

 

The rule of law and protection of individual privacy must prevail in the government’s effort to introduce new cybersecurity legislation to cope with challenges in the era of digital economy and society.

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065114-security-given-and-security-taken-away-editorial/

 

US shoe brand prepares to open Thai store

By The Nation

 

 

Skechers, an American footwear company, is gearing up to release an updated version of its D'Lites 3.0 sneaker in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065115-us-shoe-brand-prepares-to-open-thai-store/

 

Technicalbiomed to expand market share by turning Thailand into beauty hub

By The Nation

 

Warut Suttinan, managing director of Technicalbiomed Co Ltd

 

“Technicalbiomed” plans to expand its market share in cosmetic surgery as well as in obstetrics and gynaecology segments by turning Thailand into an Asian hub for aesthetics and beauty.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065116-technicalbiomed-to-expand-market-share-by-turning-thailand-into-beauty-hub/

 

THAI Smile serves up Halloween 'trick or treat'

By The Nation

 

 

THAI Smile Airways is introducing special menu to celebrate Halloween.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065117-thai-smile-serves-up-halloween-trick-or-treat/

 

Will Thailand have yet another World Scrabble Champion?

 

 

Thailand still has hopes of celebrating another World Scrabble Champion. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065118-will-thailand-have-yet-another-world-scrabble-champion/

 

UPDATE:

 

Rocker Sek Loso Found Guilty, Gets Long Prison Sentence

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

Sek Loso in custody Thursday at the Minburi Provincial Court.

 

BANGKOK — A poster boy for bad boy rock stars who is said to be struggling from mental illness was sentenced to almost four years in prison Thursday for firing a gun in the air and other related charges.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064925-sek-loso-jailed-for-one-year-and-18-months-on-three-charges/

 

Google's Sundar Pichai says 48 employees were fired for sexual harassment

 

Google CEO Sundar Pichai speaks during the presentation of new Google hardware in San Francisco, California, U.S. October 4, 2016. REUTERS/Beck Diefenbach

 

(Reuters) - Google Inc Chief Executive Sundar Pichai said on Thursday the company had fired 48 employees for sexual harassment over the past two years.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065119-googles-sundar-pichai-says-48-employees-were-fired-for-sexual-harassment/

 

Saudi Arabia now says Khashoggi murder 'premeditated'

 

Friends of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi hold posters and banners with his pictures during a demonstration outside the Saudi Arabia consulate in Istanbul, Turkey October 25, 2018. REUTERS/Osman Orsal

 

DUBAI/ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's public prosecutor said on Thursday the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the kingdom's Istanbul consulate this month was premeditated, reversing previous official statements that the killing was unintended.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065120-saudi-arabia-now-says-khashoggi-murder-premeditated/

 

At least 18, mostly children, killed in Jordan flash flood

 

A child survivor is helped as residents and relatives gather outside a hospital near the Dead Sea, Jordan October 25, 2018. REUTERS/Muhammad Hamed

 

DEAD SEA, Jordan (Reuters) - At least 18 people, mainly schoolchildren and teachers, were killed on Thursday by a flash flood during a school outing near Jordan's Dead Sea in one of the worst disasters in the kingdom in years, rescuers and hospital workers said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065121-at-least-18-mostly-children-killed-in-jordan-flash-flood/

 

Family's heartbreaking plea to get body home after Exeter father-of-five dies in Thailand

"Everyone loved him, he was such a joker and would always take life with a pinch of salt."

By Abbie Bray

 

Kevin pictured with his children

 

The family of an Exeter dad who tragically took his own life in Thailand are trying to raise money to bring his body home so they can say their final goodbyes.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065124-british-familys-heartbreaking-plea-to-get-body-home-after-father-of-five-dies-in-thailand/

 

Footage of man raping a child so horrific judge delays case

NZ Herald

 

Convicted child rapist Jason Daron Mizner pictured with Thai authorities. Photo / Supplied

 

WARNING: Disturbing content

 

An Australian judge was left so shaken by a paedophile's crimes that she walked out of court to delay sentencing and remove emotion from the punishment she will hand out.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065126-footage-of-australian-pedophile-raping-thai-child-so-horrific-judge-delays-case/

 

Prayut awards provinces with effective waste disposal practices

 

 

BANGKOK, 26 October 2018 (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has given awards to provincial administrations that have been successful in their waste management policies. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065127-prayut-awards-provinces-with-effective-waste-disposal-practices/

 

New govt spokesman vows to provide correct info for people

 

FILE photo

 

BANGKOK, 26 October 2018 (NNT) - Newly-appointed Government Spokesman Puttipong Punnakan officially started work on Thursday, saying the government will continue to provide correct information to the public. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065128-new-govt-spokesman-puttipong-vows-to-provide-correct-info-for-people/

 

U.S. military may send up to 1,000 troops to Mexico border

By Phil Stewart and Delphine Schrank

 

The U.S. border wall with Mexico is seen from the United States in Nogales, Arizona September 12, 2018. REUTERS/Adrees Latif

 

WASHINGTON/PIJIJIAPAN, Mexico (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration may send up to 1,000 active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, officials said on Thursday, as Trump hammered away at the issue of illegal immigration ahead of congressional elections.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065129-us-military-may-send-up-to-1000-troops-to-mexico-border/

 

UK said Assange would not be extradited - Ecuador's top attorney

By Alexandra Valencia

 

FILE PHOTO: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is seen on the balcony of the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, Britain, May 19, 2017. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo

 

QUITO (Reuters) - The United Kingdom told Ecuador in August that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange would not be extradited if he left the country's London embassy, where he has lived under asylum since 2012, Ecuador's top government attorney said on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065131-uk-said-assange-would-not-be-extradited-ecuadors-top-attorney/

 

Thousands protest outside Madrid cathedral against Franco burial

By Catherine MacDonald

 

Placards are seen after a protest calling the government to ban the burial of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco in Madrid's Almudena Cathedral, after he is exhumed from the Valley of the Fallen, in Madrid, Spain, October 25, 2018. REUTERS/Juan Medina

 

MADRID (Reuters) - Thousands of protesters gathered outside the Almudena Roman Catholic Cathedral in central Madrid on Thursday to demonstrate against any plans to bury the remains of former dictator Francisco Franco at the site.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065132-thousands-protest-outside-madrid-cathedral-against-franco-burial/

 

One dead two injured in Thalang road accident

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

PHOTOS: Thalang Police

 

One motorbike driver has died whilst two others have been injured in motorbikes accidents in Thalang last night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065139-one-dead-two-injured-in-thalang-road-accident/

 

Coconuts to become a controlled product in the interests of pricing

 

File photo

 

BANGKOK, 26th October2018 (NNT) – The Central Goods and Services Pricing Committee has agreed to add coconuts to a list of controlled products, subject to regulated importation, after the price dropped from 5 baht to just over 4 baht in August. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065141-coconuts-to-become-a-controlled-product-in-the-interests-of-pricing/