NLA agrees on new land and property tax rates

By The Nation

 

 

After 19 months for deliberation, the National Legislative Assembly unanimously voted on Friday to pass new land and property tax rates which will come into effect on January 1, 2020.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069004-new-property-tax-rates-passed-by-thai-assembly/

 

U.S. judge orders White House to restore press pass to CNN's Acosta

By Jan Wolfe

 

CNN correspondent Jim Acosta makes his way past colleagues as he returns to the White House after the reinstatement of his White House press credential in Washington, U.S., November 16, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday ordered the White House to temporarily restore CNN correspondent Jim Acosta's press pass, which was revoked after a contentious press conference last week with President Donald Trump.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069040-us-judge-orders-white-house-to-restore-press-pass-to-cnns-acosta/

 

Trump says he 'easily' answered Russia probe questions

By Jeff Mason

 

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at an event for "supporting veterans and military families" at the White House in Washington, U.S. November 15, 2018. REUTERS/Leah Millis

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Friday said he had "very easily" completed his written answers for Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russia's role in the 2016 U.S. election, but had not yet submitted them to Mueller's office.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069041-trump-says-he-easily-answered-russia-probe-questions/

 

North Korea tests new 'tactical' weapon, releases U.S. prisoner

By Joyce Lee and David Brunnstrom

 

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un leads the testing of a newly developed tactical weapon, in this undated photo released on November 16, 2018 by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). KCNA via REUTERS

 

SEOUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - North Korea's leader witnessed the test of a newly developed high-tech weapon, the country's state media reported on Friday, while Pyongyang also released a U.S. prisoner, sending conflicting signals at a time of sensitive negotiations.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069042-north-korea-tests-new-tactical-weapon-releases-us-prisoner/

 

Tally of missing in California's deadliest blaze surpasses 600

By Terray Sylvester

 

An anthropologist (R) examines the remains of a dog found in a bathtub in a home destroyed by the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, U.S., November 14, 2018. REUTERS/Terray Sylvester

 

PARADISE, Calif. (Reuters) - A search for victims of a catastrophic blaze that reduced a northern California town to ashes intensified on Thursday, as authorities expanded to 630 the number of those reported missing in the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in state history.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069044-tally-of-missing-in-californias-deadliest-blaze-surpasses-600/

 

Judge eases Reagan shooter Hinckley's release conditions

By Jonathan Stempel

 

John Hinckley Jr. arrives at the E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. District Court in Washington D.C. November 19, 2003. REUTERS/Brendan Smialowski/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - A federal judge on Friday eased travel and other restrictions on the activities of John Hinckley, who shot former U.S. President Ronald Reagan in a 1981 assassination attempt.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069045-judge-eases-reagan-shooter-hinckleys-release-conditions/

 

Migrants in Tijuana feel squeeze from both sides of U.S. border

By Lizbeth Diaz

 

A migrant family, part of a caravan of thousands traveling from Central America en route to the United States, sleeps at a makeshift camp at a gas station where the migrants wait for buses in Navojoa, Mexico November 16, 2018. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

 

TIJUANA, Mexico (Reuters) - Central American migrants on Mexico's northern border are coming under pressure from two sides as the Trump administration blocks asylum to anyone entering the United States illegally, while local politicians question whether they should be in Mexico.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069046-migrants-in-tijuana-feel-squeeze-from-both-sides-of-us-border/

 

Denmark beat Wales 2-1 to claim Nations League promotion

 

Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - League B - Group 4 - Wales v Denmark - Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Britain - November 16, 2018 Denmark's Martin Braithwaite scores their second goal REUTERS/Rebecca Naden

 

CARDIFF (Reuters) - Denmark strikers Nicolai Joergensen and Martin Braithwaite struck to secure a 2-1 victory over Wales and promotion from Nations League B Group 4 in a pulsating clash on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069047-denmark-beat-wales-2-1-to-claim-nations-league-promotion/

Salah scores late winner for Egypt, Morocco sink Cameroon

By Mark Gleeson

 

Soccer Football - African Nations Cup Qualifier - Egypt v Tunisia - Borg El Arab Stadium, Alexandria, Egypt - November 16, 2018 Egypt's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

 

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Mohamed Salah scored a last-minute winner as Egypt came from behind to end Tunisia’s 100 percent record in African Nations Cup qualifying with a 3-2 win in Alexandria on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069048-salah-scores-late-winner-for-egypt-morocco-sink-cameroon/

 

Dutch delight in win over France, Germany relegated

 

Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - League A - Group 1 - Netherlands v France - De Kuip, Rotterdam, Netherlands - November 16, 2018 France's Olivier Giroud in action with Netherlands' Virgil Van Dijk REUTERS/Toussaint Kluiters

 

ROTTERDAM (Reuters) - Georginio Wijnaldum blasted home from close range and Memphis Depay converted a last-gasp penalty to earn the Netherlands a 2-0 win over world champions France on Friday and condemn Germany to relegation from their Nations League group.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069049-dutch-delight-in-win-over-france-germany-relegated/

Body of missing man found in Khao Yai National Park

By The Nation

 

 

The body of a 22-year-old man who suffered from bipolar disorder was found near a reservoir at Khao Yai National Park on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069051-body-of-missing-man-found-in-khao-yai-national-park/

 

Rangsit University joins Oracle Cloud to sow seeds for innovative start-ups

By NOPHAKHUN LIMSAMARNPHUN 
THE NATION WEEKEND

 

Gate Dee’s blood testing service

 

Rangsit University has joined forces with US-based Oracle Cloud to launch a new education format for a “workforce 4.0” initiative.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069052-rangsit-university-joins-oracle-cloud-to-sow-seeds-for-innovative-start-ups/

 

How data, machine learning can power energy sector

By Jintana Panyaarvudh 
THE NATION WEEKEND

 

Ron Beck, energy industry marketing director of AspenTech

 

Data collection and machine learning (ML) are playing a major role in the digital transformation of the energy sector as the advanced technologies can help to maintain operational excellence, says an executive at AspenTech, a supplier of leading software for optimising asset performance.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069053-how-data-machine-learning-can-power-energy-sector/

 

The race for the river

By Phatarawadee Phataranawik 
The Nation Weekend

 

 

Iconsiam is the newest pinnacle of progress on the Chao Phraya, but more is on the way, and some observers are nervous

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069054-the-race-for-the-river/

 

Politics by numbers

By Pradit Phulsarikij 
Nation Graphics

 

 

With the next election expected to be held on February 24, the general public and eligible voters can anticipate a new-look Parliament and government after a much-awaited national vote.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069055-politics-by-numbers/

 

This way to scrumptious

By Khetsirin Pholdhampalit 
The Nation Weekend

 

Jarn Kub Kao serves Thai dishes in a warm and cosy ambience.

 

A map isn’t necessary to find Thaifood restaurant Jarn Kub Kao, a hidden Bangkok gem. Just follow the aroma

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069059-this-way-to-scrumptious/

 

Menus with that Michelin factor

By Khetsirin Pholdhampalit 
The Nation Weekend 

 

Thai restaurant Methavalai Sorndaeng, which has been serving up such favourites like fish ball green curry, spicy lemongrass salad and crispy rice noodles in sweet and sour sauce for 60 years, has earned its first one-star rating from Michelin.

 

Thai restaurants make up the bulk of this year’s little red guide, which has expanded its entries to include Phuket and Phang Nga

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069061-menus-with-that-michelin-factor/

 

Plain packaging for cigarettes being introduced to discourage smoking

By The Thaiger

 

PHOTO: Example of the changes to cigarette packaging now being implemented in Thailand

 

In the moves to modify polices relating to smokers in Thailand, some of the new legislation is directed towards manufacturer packaging

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069064-plain-packaging-for-cigarettes-being-introduced-to-discourage-smoking/

 

CIA believes Saudi crown prince ordered journalist's killing: source

By Mark Hosenball

 

FILE PHOTO: Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a meeting with U.N Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the United Nations in New York on March 27, 2018. REUTERS/Amir Levy/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The CIA believes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday, complicating President Donald Trump's efforts to preserve ties with a key U.S. ally.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069068-cia-believes-saudi-crown-prince-ordered-journalists-killing-source/

 

Abrams admits defeat in hard-fought Georgia governor race

By Andy Sullivan and Letitia Stein

 

A worker cleans a ballot counting machine before a ballot recount in Lauderhill, Florida, U.S., November 12, 2018. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri

 

(Reuters) - Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams admitted defeat in her effort to become the first black female U.S. governor on Friday, but said she planned to sue the state over voting problems and "gross mismanagement" of the election.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069070-abrams-admits-defeat-in-hard-fought-georgia-governor-race/

 

Songkhla follows up on measles control measures

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

SONGKHLA, 16 November 2018 (NNT) - Songkhla's provincial public health office is urgently following up on measles control measures and preparing vaccination and treatments. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069071-songkhla-follows-up-on-measles-control-measures/

 

 

Thailand set to be no longer world's e-waste dump site in two years

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK, 16 November 2018 (NNT) - Authorities are improving Thailand's electronic waste treatment system, tackling the issue of e-waste import in bid to be no longer the world's e-waste dump site in two years. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069073-thailand-set-to-be-no-longer-worlds-e-waste-dump-site-in-two-years/

 

THAI wins catering contract for interprovincial buses

supawadee wangsri

 

 

BANGKOK, 16 November 2018 (NNT) - Thai Airways International (THAI) will provide food, dessert and beverages for passengers on board first-class interprovincial buses operated by state-run Transport Co for three years.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069075-thai-wins-catering-contract-for-interprovincial-buses/

 

TAT launches special privileges campaign for tourists

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

BANGKOK, 16 November 2018 (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a special privileges campaign for tourists during the ending part of the year.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069076-tat-launches-special-privileges-campaign-for-tourists/

 

Thai civil partnership bill 'ignores key concerns' - campaigners

By Rina Chandran

 

Pattanachat Monkhatha (L) and Vitaya Saeng-Aroon (R) shop at a supermarket in Bangkok August 16, 2013. The couple have been together for 5 years.. A new civil partnership law currently in the works now aims to give lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) couples the same rights as heterosexuals. Picture taken August 16, 2013. To match THAILAND-GAY/MARRIAGE/ REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha (THAILAND - Tags: SOCIETY) - GM1E98L10MB01

 

BANGKOK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Thailand could become the first Asian country to legally recognise same-sex couples under a bill that would allow civil partnerships, but campaigners say it fails to address major concerns of LGBT+ people.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069078-thai-civil-partnership-bill-ignores-key-concerns-campaigners/

 

Man sues British Airways being seated next to obese person on Bangkok flight

 

 

A tourist who visited Thailand is suing British Airways after claiming he suffered injuries and loss of earnings after being forced to sit next to an obese passenger on a 12 hour flight.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069083-man-sues-british-airways-being-seated-next-to-obese-person-on-bangkok-flight/

 

Austrian pensioner arrested for child porn in Chiang Mai

 

Image: Immigration Bureau

 

The Thai immigration bureau have announced the arrest of a 66 year old Austrian national for downloading and possessing indecent images of children. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069086-austrian-pensioner-arrested-for-child-porn-in-chiang-mai/

Locals stop drunk Russian fleeing the scene of bike collision in Pattaya

 

Image: Pattaya News

 

Pattaya News reported that a drunk Russian tried to flee the scene of an accident in the Pratumnak Sai 2 area of Pattaya in the early hours of Friday morning. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069087-locals-stop-drunk-russian-fleeing-the-scene-of-bike-collision-in-pattaya/

Investigation underway after three injured in Koh Samui ferry fire

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that an investigation was now underway following the fire in the engine room of the Raja Ferry that was on its way from Koh Samui to Don Sak yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068959-breaking-major-incident-aboard-koh-samui-ferry/?page=2&tab=comments#comment-13571251

Road carnage: One in ten deaths in Chiang Mai are foreigners; injuries high too

 

Image: Chiang Mai News

 

Statistics for death and injury on the roads in Chiang Mai have revealed that more than one in ten deaths since the start of the year have been foreigners.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069088-road-carnage-one-in-ten-deaths-in-chiang-mai-are-foreigners-injuries-high-too/