Flash floods kill 2 in provinces

By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM 
THE NATION WEEKEND

 

A bird’s-eye view of a traffic slowdown on the heavily-flooded section of the Bangkok-bound Phetkasem Road in Prachuap Khiri Khan’s Cha-am district.

 

Fastrising waters in Prachuap Khiri Khan and Chumphon force evacuation of critical patients; brings southbound traffic to halt.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1067549-flash-floods-kill-2-in-provinces/

 

Southbound roads still passable despite floods in Prachuap Khiri Khan

By The Nation

 

Vehicles can still travel to and from the South although the Phetkasem Road in Prachuap Khiri Khan is still partially under water, Prachuap Khiri Khan highway police said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1067553-southbound-roads-still-passable-despite-floods-in-prachuap-khiri-khan/

 

Phuket man nabbed with over 52,000 ya bah pills, ya ice

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Over 52,000 ya bah pills and 784.82 grams of ya ice were seized in a drug raid conducted last Wednesday. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub
 

PHUKET: Phuket Police on Wednesday (Nov 7) arrested a Chalong-based drug dealer and seized over 52,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and 784.82 grams of crystal methamphetamine (ya ice).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1067562-phuket-man-nabbed-with-over-52000-ya-bah-pills-ya-ice/

 

Yala policeman killed attempting to arrest drug suspects

By The Nation

 

A policeman was shot and killed while attempting to arrest youths during a kratom drinks party in Yala's Yaha district Friday night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1067567-yala-policeman-killed-attempting-to-arrest-drug-suspects/

 

56 arrested, 80 illegally modified motorcycles seized in Bangkok

By The Nation

 

Bangkok police seized 80 motorcycles that had been modified for apparent road racing and arrested 56 motorcyclists on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1067569-56-arrested-80-illegally-modified-motorcycles-seized-in-bangkok/

 

Heavy rains to stay at six southern provinces

By The Nation

 

Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Ranong, Phangnga and Phuket will continue to be hit by heavy rains throughout Saturday, the Meteorological Department said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1067573-heavy-rains-to-stay-at-six-southern-provinces/

 

START them UP

By ASINA PORNWASIN 
THE NATION WEEKEND

 

Sompoat Chansomboon

 

DTAC Accelerate is regarded as a pioneer in accelerators for technology startups in Thailand – and much of the credit can go to the youthful steward of the programme, Sompoat Chansomboon.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1067584-start-them-up/

 

Families rescued from flooded houses in Chumphon

By The Nation

 

Two stranded families were rescued from their flooded houses in two districts of Chumphon early on Saturday while the Chumphon disaster prevention office reported that 3,882 families in seven districts were affected by flooding.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1067593-families-rescued-from-flooded-houses-in-chumphon/

 

Bitkub sets sights on DISRUPTING

By Asina Pornwasin 
The Nation Weekend 

 

 

Ambitious startup, already valued at Bt525m, is out to make waves in fintech

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1067610-bitkub-sets-sights-on-disrupting/

 

Apple makes a splash with eye-catching riverside store

By Asina Pornwasin 
The Nation Weekend

 

 

Apple Iconsiam, the first Apple Store in Thailand, debuts on Saturday in Bangkok at the city’s  newest and largest shopping centre, IconSiam Centre.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1067609-apple-makes-a-splash-with-eye-catching-riverside-store/

 

Weather warning for Phuket remains in effect

By The Phuket News

 

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has re-issued its weather warning for Phuket and the Andaman coast. Photo: TMD
 

PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) this morning maintained its weather warning for Phuket and other areas along the Andaman Coast, warning of heavy rains and possible isolated flash floods in areas across Southern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1067886-weather-warning-for-phuket-remains-in-effect/

 

Vachira Phuket Hospital calls for blood donations

By The Phuket News

 

Vachira Phuket Hospital blood bank calls for blood donations. Photo: Vachira Phuket Hospital blood bank (file photo)
 

PHUKET: The Vachira Phuket Hospital blood bank invited both Thais and foreigners to donate blood during November 12-29 at various locations across the island.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1067887-vachira-phuket-hospital-calls-for-blood-donations/

 

Abhisit wins primary voting for Democrat Party leadership

By Kas Chanwanpen 
The Nation

 

 

Abhisit Vejjajiva has won primary voting to retain leadership of the Democrat Party after being challenged by Warong Dechgitvigrom and Alongkorn Ponlaboot.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1067888-abhisit-wins-primary-voting-for-democrat-party-leadership/

 

World Chess Championship starts with Harrelson blunder

 

Guests attend gala event celebrating the opening of the World Chess Championships Featuring: Woody Harrelson, Fabiano Caruana Where: London, United Kingdom When: 08 Nov 2018 Credit: Phil Lewis/WENN.com

 

LONDON (Reuters) - World Chess Championship officials might rethink the role of ceremonial starter after Hollywood actor Woody Harrelson knocked over a king and moved the wrong pawn in a comical start to the 2018 event in London on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1067890-world-chess-championship-starts-with-harrelson-blunder/

'Fantastic Beasts' casts its spell over Paris

 

Actors Zoe Kravitz, Jude Law, Eddie Redmayne and writer J.K. Rowling pose during the photocall for the world premiere of the film "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" in Paris, France, November 8, 2018. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

 

PARIS (Reuters) - Harry Potter fans got their first look at the second "Fantastic Beasts" movie on Thursday at a world premiere in Paris - the setting for the latest wizarding adventure from British author J.K. Rowling.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1067892-fantastic-beasts-casts-its-spell-over-paris/

Netflix CEO Hastings says no plans for cheaper India offerings

By Jonathan Weber

 

FILE PHOTO: Netflix's Chief Executive Officer Reed Hastings gestures as he delivers his keynote speech during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, February 27, 2017. REUTERS/Paul Hanna/File photo

 

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Netflix chief executive Reed Hastings said that the streaming video company had no plans for cheaper prices in the hotly competitive India market and that an executive's comments suggesting otherwise had been "misunderstood."

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1067893-netflix-ceo-hastings-says-no-plans-for-cheaper-india-offerings/

 

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