Free to fall: No extra safety precautions for rock climbers despite American tourist’s death 

By Tavee Adam

 

A rock climber hangs from one of the sheer rock faces at Ao Nang. Photo: Chen Hu
 

PHUKET: Officials at the Hat Noppharat Thara - Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park, the Krabi Tourist Police and even the Ao Nang Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor) all will do nothing to help prevent another rock climbing accident at Railay Beach, famed for its sheer rock faces that visiting tourists scale while on holiday in the area.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065305-free-to-fall-no-extra-safety-precautions-for-rock-climbers-despite-american-tourist’s-death/

 

91 arrested in clampdown on road racing

By The Nation

 

Police arrested 91 motorcyclists on Bangkok roads after their motorbikes were allegedly illegally modified for road racing.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065307-91-arrested-in-clampdown-on-road-racing/

Anti-military dictatorship rap song tops iTunes downloads in Thailand

By The Nation

 

 

An anti-military dictatorship rap song has topped Thailand's download list on iTunes after police and the government threatened legal action against the Rap Against Dictatorship (RAD) group.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065309-anti-military-dictatorship-rap-song-tops-itunes-downloads-in-thailand/

 

Superyacht going cheap – 1MDB investigators auction off seized boat

By The Thaiger & The Nation

 

 

The bidding process for the billion-baht superyacht ‘Equanimity’ will begin on Monday and run until November 28.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065311-superyacht-going-cheap-–-1mdb-investigators-auction-off-seized-boat/

 

Govt orders info integration to overcome agricultural problem

Vipaporn Pooritanasarn

 

BANGKOK, 27th October 2018 (NNT) - The government is endeavoring to come up with guidelines for sustainable problem-solving in response to low agricultural product prices. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065312-govt-orders-info-integration-to-overcome-agricultural-problem/

 

Govt implores youth to use their skills constructively

Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

BANGKOK, 27th October 2018 (NNT) – The Thai government has pleaded with the young generation to use their skills in a way that benefits the nation. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065313-govt-implores-youth-to-use-their-skills-constructively/

 

Customs Dept continues crackdown on ivory trade

Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

BANGKOK, 27th October 2018 (NNT) – The Customs Department has vowed to continue its fight against the ivory trade despite Thailand’s removal from the CITES blacklist.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065314-customs-dept-continues-crackdown-on-ivory-trade/

 

PM pleased with Thailand’s ranking on Global Competitiveness Index

Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

BANGKOK, 27th October 2018 (NNT) – Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha is pleased with the Global Competitiveness Index 4.0, stating that Thailand’s world competitiveness ranking has improved.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065317-pm-pleased-with-thailand’s-ranking-on-global-competitiveness-index/

 

2018's unemployment not at alarming level: DOE

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

BANGKOK, 26 October 2018 (NNT) - The unemployment situation in 2018 is not at an alarming level while the biggest group of unemployed persons are aged between 20-24 years, said acting Department of Employment Petcharat Sinauy Director-General said the overall unemployment situation from May is showing a sign of decline from 2016 and 2017, especially in September 2018, where the number of the unemployed is only about 373,000, showing that the situation is not at an alarming rate. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065320-2018s-unemployment-not-at-alarming-level-doe/

 

 

Govt continues crackdown on land fraud

Benjamin Rujopakarn

 

 

SISAKET, 26 October 2018 (NNT) - Thailand's government has handed back title deeds to residents in the northeastern region, as part of its ongoing campaign of cracking down on land fraud.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065321-govt-continues-crackdown-on-land-fraud/

 

Two killed, nine injured as van collides with wild elephant in Chachoengsao

By The Nation

 

A van driver and a passenger were killed and nine other passengers were injured when their chartered van hit a large wild elephant on a road in Chachoengsao's Sanam Chaikhet district early on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065323-two-killed-nine-injured-as-van-collides-with-wild-elephant-in-chachoengsao/

 

Construction crane driver found hanged after Cambodian wife leaves with baby

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Police and rescue workers at the scene last night (Oct 26). Photo: Kamala Police
 

PHUKET: A construction crane driver was found hanged in his rented room in Kamala last night (Oct 26) in what police have deemed a suicide after the man’s wife had left him, taking their baby with her.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065325-construction-crane-driver-found-hanged-after-cambodian-wife-leaves-with-baby/

 

Chaturon warns govt against arresting rap group

By The Nation

 

Former deputy prime minister Chaturon Chaisang on Saturday warned the government against arresting a rap group that released an anti-coup song.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065327-chaturon-warns-govt-against-arresting-rap-group/

 

NBC says 'Megyn Kelly Today' not returning to the air

By Lisa Richwine

 

NBC News personality Megyn Kelly poses for photographers at the NBCUniversal UpFront presentation in New York City, New York, U.S., May 14, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Segar

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Television anchor Megyn Kelly's NBC morning show "Megyn Kelly Today" will not return to the air, NBC News said in an emailed statement on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065376-nbc-says-megyn-kelly-today-not-returning-to-the-air/

 

'Fortnite' creator Epic Games raises $1.25 billion from KKR, others

 

The Fortnite logo is seen at the Paris Games Week (PGW), a trade fair for video games in Paris, France, October 25, 2018. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

 

(Reuters) - Epic Games, the creator of video game sensation "Fortnite", said on Friday it received $1.25 billion in funding from investors, including KKR & Co Inc, Iconiq Capital and Smash Ventures.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065377-fortnite-creator-epic-games-raises-125-billion-from-kkr-others/

Superheroes mix with villains as London Comic Con kicks off

 

An attendee, dressed as his favourite comic character, poses for photographs at the MCM London Comic Con outside the Excel Centre in London, Britain, October 26, 2018. REUTERS/Simon Dawson

 

LONDON (Reuters) - From Catwoman to the Joker, comics and games fans dressed up as their favourite characters in London on Friday as the British capital's Comic Con entertainment event kicked off.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065380-superheroes-mix-with-villains-as-london-comic-con-kicks-off/

Michael Jackson's 'Bad' tour jacket up for auction

 

A black synthetic-blend jacket Michael Jackson wore on his 1989 Bad World Tour is pictured in this photo provided by Julien's Auctions, October 25, 2018. Julien's Auctions/Handout via REUTERS

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's black "Bad" jacket that the singer wore on his first solo tour is going up for auction in November and could fetch up to $100,000.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065382-michael-jacksons-bad-tour-jacket-up-for-auction/

Fake goods raid hits 25 stores in Patong, B42mn in goods seized
By Tavee Adam

 

Maj Gen Surachate Hakparn led the raid on Bangla Rd, Patong, last night (Oct 26). Photo: Immigration Bureau
 

PHUKET: A mass raid on 25 shops along Bangla Rd, Patong, last night saw more than 300,000 items seized with a reported value of B42 million, the Royal Thai Police Immigration Bureau.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065304-police-seize-more-than-50000-fake-brand-goods-in-phuket/

 

 

MG tweaks make stylish brand even more appealing

By Kingsley Wijayasinha 
Nation Weekend

 

 

Fix some flaws, throw in a facelift and you have the MG3 – still with value for money

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065384-mg-tweaks-make-stylish-brand-even-more-appealing/

 

Phuket officials ordered to enforce international marine safety standards in tourism industry

By The Phuket News

 

Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana handed down the order at a meeting on Thursday (Oct 25). Photo: PR Dept
 

PHUKET: The Phuket Governor has handed down an order from Deputy Prime Minister Gen Chatchai Sarikulya for officials in Phuket to push for the island to lead the way in restoring tourists’ confidence in travelling to Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065385-phuket-officials-ordered-to-enforce-international-marine-safety-standards-in-tourism-industry/

 

Road racers allegedly shooting at each slam into pickup truck

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The incident happened on Tgheprasattri Rd in Thalang this afternoon (Oct 27). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub
 

PHUKET: Police have taken into custody two men who were racing on Thepkrasattri Rd this afternoon (Oct 27) when they ran a red light at the Khao Lan intersection in Thalang and slammed into a pickup truck.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065386-road-racers-allegedly-shooting-at-each-slam-into-pickup-truck/

 

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