Three Chinese arrested in parcel scam

By The Nation

 

 

Three Chinese men were arrested in Pathum Thani on Thursday night for allegedly tricking people into paying for goods they had not ordered.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069987-three-chinese-arrested-in-parcel-scam/

 

"Person with a grudge" put feces in drinking water tanks at Nonthaburi condominium

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Residents at a four block condominium in Nonthaburi were shocked to discover that plastic bags containing feces had been put in their water supply. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069988-person-with-a-grudge-put-feces-in-drinking-water-tanks-at-nonthaburi-condominium/

EU struggles to agree on Gibraltar before Brexit summit

 

FILE PHOTO: Tourist binoculars offer users the chance to pay in pounds or euros, on top of the Rock in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar, historically claimed by Spain, November 15, 2018.

 

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union negotiators meet on Friday to try to clear the last hurdle before a Sunday summit is due to endorse the Brexit deal, but Spain's eleventh-hour objections over Gibraltar mean the final text could not be ready until the last minute.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069989-eu-struggles-to-agree-on-gibraltar-before-brexit-summit/

 

Video: Road sweeper in ICU after she is hit in the street by hit and run motorcycle with sidecar

 

Picture: Sanook

 

CCTV footage from Surat Thani earlier today showed the shocking moment a 58 year old municipal road sweeper was hit by a motorcycle with sidecar.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069991-video-road-sweeper-in-icu-after-she-is-hit-in-the-street-by-hit-and-run-motorcycle-with-sidecar/

 

PM conducts first ever personal live stream during Loy Krathong

 

 

BANGKOK, 23rd November 2018 (NNT) – The Prime Minister upheld his administration’s one family one krathong concept while celebrating Loy Krathong at Khlong Padung Krung Kasemyesterday (November 22), highlighting the event by engaging in his first ever personal Facebook Live stream. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069992-pm-prayut-conducts-first-ever-personal-live-stream-during-loy-krathong/

 

Government to complete EEC projects before end of term

 

 

BANGKOK, 23rd November 2018 (NNT) – The government has resolved to complete major projects in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to build confidence before a new administration takes its place, and in the belief that, along with end of year stimulus measures, it can achieve economic growth of 4 to 4.5 percent next year. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069995-government-to-complete-eec-projects-before-end-of-term/

 

Three Filipino pickpockets targeting foreign tourists on the BTS arrested

 

Picture: Thai Immigration Bureau

 

The Thai immigration website has announced the arrest on warrants of three Filipino nationals for stealing from a Japanese tourist on the BTS in upper Sukhumvit earlier this month. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069997-three-filipino-pickpockets-targeting-foreign-tourists-on-the-bts-arrested/

 

Japanese tourist in hospital after being hit by tour bus on Beach Road Pattaya

 

Picture: Pattaya News

 

The Pattaya News reported that a Japanese tourist was taken to Memorial Hospital after he fell under the wheels of a tour bus while crossing the road in Central Pattaya on Wednesday night. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069999-japanese-tourist-in-hospital-after-being-hit-by-tour-bus-on-beach-road-pattaya/

 

Pattaya targets flooding under Bali Hai flyover

PATTAYA:--Pattaya spruced up the area below the Bali Hai flyover Nov. 12 as it prepares to tackle chronic flooding there.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1070002-pattaya-targets-flooding-under-bali-hai-flyover/

 

Nongprue renews push for residents to drop foam use

PATTAYA:--Nongprue has launched another campaign to try to get residents to stop using plastic and foam containers.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1070003-nongprue-renews-push-for-residents-to-drop-foam-use/

 

Pattaya repairs 3 pump stations

PATTAYA:--Pattaya repaired three vital pump stations suffering from damage and neglect.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1070004-pattaya-repairs-3-pump-stations/

 

NLA tourism panel studies illegal tour guides in Pattaya

PATTAYA:--Parliament’s tourism committee held a hearing in Pattaya to take on the issue of illegal tour guides.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1070005-nla-tourism-panel-studies-illegal-tour-guides-in-pattaya/

 

Municipal police stress tourist safety during high season

PATTAYA:--City hall’s top cop reassured Pattaya business leaders that tourist safety is his top priority during high season.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1070006-municipal-police-stress-tourist-safety-during-high-season/

 

Pattaya’s failure to control garbage, floods, sewage imperil rebuilt beach

PATTAYA:--Pattaya Beach is growing in size by the day and so is the city’s challenge in keeping it clean.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1070007-pattaya’s-failure-to-control-garbage-floods-sewage-imperil-rebuilt-beach/

 

Airbnb launches ‘Airbnb Plus’ in Bangkok and Phuket

By The Thaiger

 

 

Airbnb, the community-driven travel platform, welcomes its next stage of growth in Thailand with the launch of Airbnb Plus in Bangkok. Come December, Airbnb Plus will also be available for bookings in Phuket, Asia’s number one resort destination.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1070009-airbnb-launches-‘airbnb-plus’-in-bangkok-and-phuket/

 

Major blackout to hit Cherng Talay, Kamala

By The Phuket News

 

The scheduled blackout next Thursday (Nov 29) will affect major parts of Cherng Talay and Kamala. Photo: PEA / file

 

PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang office announced today (Nov 22) that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Cherng Talay and Kamala next Thursday (Nov 29) as works are carried out on installing new high-voltage power cables.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1070010-major-blackout-to-hit-cherng-talay-kamala/

 

Wildlife Defender Who Arrested Tycoon Recognized For Bravery By UN

By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter

 

A February 2018 photo file of Wichien Chinnawong in Kanchanaburi.

 

BANGKOK — The forest ranger, who tracked down and arrested a construction magnate suspected of poaching animals in a wildlife sanctuary earlier this year was awarded for his courage Thursday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1070014-wildlife-defender-who-arrested-tycoon-recognized-for-bravery-by-un/

 

Parliament Approves Draft Weed Law Unanimously

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

A ranger stands amid a large strand of cannabis to be confiscated Oct. 8 in Phetchaburi province.

 

BANGKOK — The interim parliament unanimously approved Friday the first draft of a bill to legalize medical use of cannabis and kratom.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1070021-parliament-approves-draft-weed-law-unanimously/

 

Skilled foreign workers needed in Thailand

 

 

BANGKOK, 23rd November 2018 (NNT)-A Thai academic says the nation needs to attract skilled foreign workers to work in the country, especially in the industrial technology sector, to overcome a shortage of skilled-workers. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1070023-skilled-foreign-workers-needed-in-thailand/

 

More than 800,000 Krathong collected from Chao Phraya River

 

 

BANGKOK, 23rd November 2018 (NNT)-People celebrated Loy Krathong Festival in many areas of Bangkok on Thursday. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1070024-more-than-800000-krathong-collected-from-chao-phraya-river/

 

Phuket road resurfacing sees at least 20 injured, nine in one night

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

At least 20 people have been injured in motorbike accidents since the resurfacing of the road began last week. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Local residents in Thalang are calling for the Phuket office of the Highways Department to speed up the resurfacing of a busy section of Thepkrasattri Rd after nine people were injured in falls from motorbikes last night, and another person injured this morning (Nov 23).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1070025-phuket-road-resurfacing-sees-at-least-20-injured-nine-in-one-night/

 

EC holds meeting on election process for political parties

 

 

BANGKOK, 23rd November 2018 (NNT) – The Election Commission (EC) has held a meeting with political parties to ensure their understanding of regulations and readiness for the general election, noting that constituency divisions should be complete by December 11. The parties acknowledged support for both the National Development Road Map and moving out the vote. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1070026-ec-holds-meeting-on-election-process-for-political-parties/

 

Thailand 4.0 in the Making, underway at Siam Square

 

 

BANGKOK, 23rd November 2018 (NNT)-Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has presided over the opening ceremony of ‘Thailand 4.0 in the Making’ held by the Ministry of Science and Technology to stress the importance of technology in moving the country forward. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1070029-thailand-40-in-the-making-underway-at-siam-square/

 

Tim Allen Reveals a Dark Secret About Disney's The Santa Clause

by ZACH JOHNSON

 

image: Disney

 

The Santa Clause isn't a horror movie—but it could have been.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1070034-tim-allen-reveals-a-dark-secret-about-disneys-the-santa-clause/

 

Disney unveils a first look at Jon Favreau's live-action The Lion King

BY MEGAN DAVIES

 

image: DISNEY

 

Disney has finally dropped a first look at the much-anticipated live-action remake of The Lion King and we have to say, it's looking pretty incredible.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1070036-disney-unveils-a-first-look-at-jon-favreaus-live-action-the-lion-king/

 

Keanu Reeves is in Toy Story 4

by Kirsten Howard

 

 

So far, new voices joining the established voice cast of the Toy Storyfranchise for the fourth instalment have been revealed as Arrested Development's Tony Hale, Get Out director Jordan Peele, and his Key & Peele co-star Keegan Michael-Key, but news that Keanu Reeves has got a part in Toy Story 4 is brand new.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1070037-keanu-reeves-is-in-toy-story-4/

 

Forestry official receives international commendation for 'black leopard' poaching case

By The Nation

 

 

 

A Thai forestry official has won a prestigious award from international organisations for his role in the “black leopard” poaching case.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1070014-wildlife-defender-who-arrested-tycoon-recognized-for-bravery-by-un/?do=findComment&comment=13591523

 

Phuket Tourist Police warn of ‘cash on delivery’ scam

By The Phuket News

 

The raid in Pathum Thani saw more than B15 million in fake goods seized. Photo: Immigration Bureau

 

PHUKET:-- The Phuket Tourist Police are warning people to beware a scam in which deliveries are made to people who did not order them so that the fraudsters can get the cash on delivery paid for receiving the parcels.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1070047-phuket-tourist-police-warn-of-‘cash-on-delivery’-scam/

 

Phuket beach seawall ordered moved ‘off the sand’

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

Karon Municipality has been ordered to move its coastal erosion barrier on Karon Beach to behind the coastal line. Photo: DMCR

 

PHUKET:-- The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has ordered Karon Municipality to move its incomplete seawall – under construction to counter coastal erosion at the popular tourist beach.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1070048-phuket-beach-seawall-ordered-moved-‘off-the-sand’/

 

Talks to lift campaigning restrictions set for December 7

By The Nation

 

 

The government and the ruling junta will meet with political parties on December 7 to discuss lifting political restrictions and allow campaigning in the run-up to the next election, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Friday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1070049-talks-to-lift-campaigning-restrictions-set-for-december-7/