Boeing withheld info on the 737 model involved in Indonesia crash – WSJ

By The Thaiger

 

 

There’s mounting pressure on Seattle-based plane maker Boeing today over the Lion Air crash in Indonesian two weeks ago.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068500-boeing-withheld-info-on-the-737-model-involved-in-indonesia-crash-–-wsj/

 

In memoir, Michelle Obama says she'll never forgive Trump birther claims

 

Former U.S. President Barack Obama sits with former first lady Michelle Obama prior to the the unveiling of their portraits at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington, U.S., February 12, 2018. REUTERS/Jim Bourg

 

(Reuters) - Former first lady Michelle Obama will never forgive President Donald Trump for promoting a bigoted conspiracy theory that questioned whether her husband was born in the United States, the Washington Post reported on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068502-in-memoir-michelle-obama-says-shell-never-forgive-trump-birther-claims/

 

Hotel from hell! Poster gets 40,000 shares after review of a hotel in Maha Sarakham

 

Pictures (3): Sanook

 

A Facebook poster was surprised to get 40,000 shares after a review of a Maha Sarakham hotel he stayed in attracted a lot of online interest. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068505-hotel-from-hell-poster-gets-40000-shares-after-review-of-a-hotel-in-maha-sarakham/

 

Woman bought house for 25 million - but it's so bad she can't even live there!

 

 

It is often said that you get what you pay for - but that would fall on deaf ears when it comes to the experience of a Thai woman who bought a very expensive house in a development in Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068510-woman-bought-house-for-25-million-but-its-so-bad-she-cant-even-live-there/

 

Boats being banned in Phoenix salvage zone

By The Thaiger

 

 

The Phuket Marine office is warning boats to be careful when navigating around the area where the Phoenix salvage operations are underway of Koh Her, south-west of Phuket.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068512-boats-being-banned-in-phoenix-salvage-zone/

 

Bt500m drug ring busted, 4 arrested

By The Nation

 

 

Police raided 25 spots nationwide Wednesday morning to bust a drug ring that has been using bar receptionists to push drugs, arresting four suspects, including the alleged ring leader.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068519-bt500m-drug-ring-busted-4-arrested/

 

Snakes alive! Cases of unwelcome visitors to houses in Thailand on the rise

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath published a feature story on the issue of snakes invading people's homes in Thailand. 

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068522-snakes-alive-cases-of-unwelcome-visitors-to-houses-in-thailand-on-the-rise/

 

Samui man arrested, 3 kg of “ice” seized

By The Nation

 

FILE photo

 

A man was arrested on Koh Samui Tuesday and more than 3 kg of crystal meth was seized.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068527-samui-man-arrested-3-kg-of-“ice”-seized/

 

Wednesday News From Thailand - 14th November 2018 fabulous TV Pattaya

 

 

https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068528-wednesday-news-from-thailand-14th-november-2018-fabulous-tv-pattaya/

 

WELL TRAINED Travel blogger slammed as ‘stupid’ for risking her life posing in front of moving train to get the perfect Insta pic

Numerous people have died in pursuit of the perfect selfie

By Rebecca Flood

 

People thought she risked her life for this image where she stood in front of a moving train in Thailand//ONEOCEANAWAY_/INSTAGRAM

 

A TRAVEL blogger has been slammed online after she posted a photo on Instagram – of her standing in front of a moving train.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068530-travel-blogger-slammed-as-‘stupid’-for-risking-her-life-posing-in-front-of-moving-train-to-get-the-perfect-insta-pic/

 

Chiang Mai spray paint vandals: Brit spared jail as repentant Brittney goes all cultural

 

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Canadian media said that both one of their nationals and a British man from Liverpool had avoided jail time over the spray painting of the Tha Pae historical wall in Chiang Mai.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068533-chiang-mai-spray-paint-vandals-brit-spared-jail-as-repentant-brittney-goes-all-cultural/

 

Amazing fall from grace for Pattaya big shot Luke Cook - respected expat to death row in Thailand

 

Picture: Facebook Luke Cook

 

Media around the world has been commenting on the story of Australian Luke Cook, 34, who has been sentenced to death for trying to import half a ton of methamphetamine into Australia.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068538-amazing-fall-from-grace-for-pattaya-big-shot-luke-cook-respected-expat-to-death-row-in-thailand/

 

Another uni professor ripped off her friends and students - has fled abroad

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported that yet another university professor has ripped off fellow lecturers and students in a share scheme - this time in Chiang Mai.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068540-another-uni-professor-ripped-off-her-friends-and-students-has-fled-abroad/

 

Pink Line crane falls, shutting down Bangkok traffic

By The Nation

 

 

Police have warned workers building the Pink Line mass transit railway from Khae Rai to Min Buri in Bangkok to be more careful, especially during rush hours, after a crane fell onto power lines at 12.30am on Wednesday and loomed for hours above Soi Ram Indra 82.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068544-pink-line-crane-falls-shutting-down-bangkok-traffic/

 

Nearly half a billion baht spent on sand - but Pattaya beach is a filthy mess!

 

Picture: Pattaya News

 

Local media in Pattaya reported on the state of the beach in Pattaya saying that hundreds of millions of baht has been spent on new sand - but the area remains as dirty as ever. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068546-nearly-half-a-billion-baht-spent-on-sand-but-pattaya-beach-is-a-filthy-mess/

 

No action yet on Bangkok hospital’s handling of burn victim

By The Nation

 

Arkhom Praditsuwan

 

The Department of Health Service Support on Wednesday affirmed that no one at a Bangkok private hospital had yet been punished over a November 9 incident in which a woman burned by acid was allegedly denied treatment, only to die in a taxi on her way to another hospital.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068548-no-action-yet-on-bangkok-hospital’s-handling-of-burn-victim/

 

Thai student's Facebook business netted millions in fake driving licence scam

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Crime suppression division police and Department of Land Transport officials announced the arrest of a 20 year old student on Tuesday who was running a business producing fake Thai driving licences. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068550-thai-students-facebook-business-netted-millions-in-fake-driving-licence-scam/

 

Norwegian Found Hanged In Full View In Pattaya

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

Rescue workers retrieve the body of an unidentified man found hanged in Pattaya. Image: Rampai Kongkoed / Facebook

 

PATTAYA — Residents of Pattaya city were shocked to find a man hanging from the side of a tall building Wednesday morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068554-norwegian-found-hanged-in-full-view-in-pattaya/

 

Summary - 

- Single entry visas automatically changed to double entry
- Re-entry permit, rather than new visa if visiting neighbouring country
- Unlimited visa exempt entries at land borders per calendar year

 

 

Thailand announces huge changes to tourist visas in bid to boost tourism

 

 

THE CABINET yesterday agreed in principle to back measures to stimulate Thailand’s tourism in the early high season.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068563-thailand-announces-huge-changes-to-tourist-visas-in-bid-to-boost-tourism/

 

Clip of train caught in notorious Bangkok traffic goes viral

By The Nation

 

video screenshot

 

As graphic evidence of Bangkok's notorious traffic congestion, a Facebook user shot a clip of a train having to wait at a rail crossing on Tuesday afternoon and the clip went viral.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068568-clip-of-train-caught-in-notorious-bangkok-traffic-goes-viral/

 

Urgent : Michelin announces best eateries in Bangkok and the provinces

By khetsirin Pholdhampalit 
The Nation

 

File photo : Jay Fai

 

Thai street food eatery Jay Fai has retained its one Michelin star for the second consecutive year and the legendary Thai restaurant Methavalai Sorndaeng is among the new 10 additions to have been awarded one star, according to the announcement on Wednesday of eateries making it the second edition of Michelin Guide Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068569-michelin-announces-best-eateries-in-bangkok-and-the-provinces/

 

UPDATE: Police continue to investigate death of Norwegian man found hanging from side of Pattaya condo

 

Image: Pattaya News

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068554-norwegian-found-hanged-in-full-view-in-pattaya/?page=4&tab=comments#comment-13563053

Van driver arrested for Chumphon death

By The Nation

 

 

The driver of a van transporting instruments for the band Maleehuana was arrested for fatally hitting a cyclist on a Chumphon road.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068607-van-driver-arrested-for-chumphon-death/

 

Phichit man drowns in concrete jar

By The Nation

 

 

A man was found drowned in a 500-litre concrete container at his house in Phichit's Muang district on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068610-phichit-man-drowns-in-concrete-jar/

 

Sukhothai expecting Bt500 million from Loy Krathong festival

By The Nation

 

File photo: Loy Krathong festival in Sukhothai.// The Nation Photo

 

Sukhothai Governor Maitree Traitilanan said his province was expecting 300,000 tourists for Loy Krathong from November 16 to 25 and Bt500 million in revenue.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068611-sukhothai-expecting-bt500-million-from-loy-krathong-festival/

 

Chiang Mai police hunt banner culprit

By Nisanart Kangwanwong 
The Nation

 

 

Police on Wednesday morning searched the house of a leading protester against the controversial housing estate for appeal court officials at the foot of Doi Suthep mountain in Chiang Mai, looking for evidence of last week's banners.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068613-chiang-mai-police-hunt-banner-culprit/

 

Kathu Police top brass transferred immediately over gambling den raid

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The transferred were announced by Phuket Provincial Police today (Nov 14). Image: Phuket Provincial Police

 

PHUKET:-- Five officers from the Kathu Police, including three of the police station’s top-ranking officers, have been transferred immediately to Phuket Provincial Police Station following a raid on a gambling den in Kathu that netted 56 suspects.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068615-kathu-police-top-brass-transferred-immediately-over-gambling-den-raid/

 

Phuket Immigration to launch ‘Drive Thru’ service

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

The Drive Thru at Phuket Immigration is to open before the year’s end. photo: Tavee Adam

 

PHUKET:-- Phuket Immigration is adding a ‘Drive Thru’ lane at its main office in Phuket Town in the hopes of making it quicker and easier for foreigners to complete simple procedures, including completing the mandatory 90-day reporting required of all foreigners staying on long-term visas.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068617-phuket-immigration-to-launch-‘drive-thru’-service/

 

Pick-up driver arrested with some 1,000 smuggled liquor bottles

By The Nation

 

 

A pick-up truck driver was arrested in Surat Thani after he sped through a checkpoint, with an estimated 1,000 bottles of foreign liquor.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068620-pick-up-driver-arrested-with-some-1000-smuggled-liquor-bottles/

 

BMA to send soi dogs to Uthai Thani

By The Thaiger

 

File photo

 

Bangkok’s governor says the time is up for the capital’s stray dogs.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068621-bma-to-send-soi-dogs-to-uthai-thani/