A Gala Dinner with Frank Bruno in Hua Hin

 

 

A Gala Dinner with Frank Bruno Ex-Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World. Bruno fought some of the best fighters from the modern era which included twice with Mike Tyson. 

 

Info: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068236-a-gala-dinner-with-frank-bruno-in-hua-hin/

Powerful earthquake rattles Alaska, no injuries reported

By Yereth Rosen

 

A stranded vehicle lies on a collapsed roadway near the airport after an earthquake in Anchorage, Alaska, U.S. November 30, 2018. REUTERS/Nathaniel Wilder

 

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake shook southern Alaska on Friday morning, buckling roads, disrupting traffic and knocking television stations off the air in the state's largest city, but there were no immediate reports of injuries.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1071082-powerful-earthquake-rattles-alaska-no-injuries-reported/

 

Trump defends Russia business dealings as U.S. probe widens

By Susan Heavey and Sarah N. Lynch

 

U.S. President Donald Trump pauses to talk to reporters as he departs on travel to Argentina from the White House in Washington, U.S., November 29, 2018. REUTERS/Jim Young

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As President Donald Trump took part in the Group of 20 summit in Argentina on Friday, pressure on him was building back in Washington from Special Counsel Robert Mueller's long-running investigation into Russian meddling in U.S. politics.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1071083-trump-defends-russia-business-dealings-as-us-probe-widens/

 

Ukraine bars entry to Russian men of combat age, EU sees renewal of sanctions on Russia

By Pavel Polityuk and Tom Balmforth

 

A member of the Ukrainian State Border Guard Service checks a car with a Russian number plate at the Goptovka crossing point on the border between Russia and Ukraine in Kharkiv Region, Ukraine November 30, 2018. REUTERS/Vyacheslav Madiyevsky

 

KIEV/MOSCOW (Reuters) - Ukraine on Friday banned Russian men of combat age from entering the country, a move introduced under martial law after Russia fired on and captured three Ukrainian naval ships off Crimea last weekend.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1071084-ukraine-bars-entry-to-russian-men-of-combat-age-eu-sees-renewal-of-sanctions-on-russia/

 

BRICS slam protectionism as China-U.S. spat overshadows G20 talks

By Caroline Stauffer and Cassandra Garrison

 

U.S. President Donald Trump, Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May, French President Emmanuel Macron and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wave hands during a family photo at the G20 leaders summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina November 30, 2018. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

 

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping and the leaders of major developing economies condemned protectionism at a G20 summit in Argentina on Friday overshadowed by U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to escalate tariffs on China.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1071085-brics-slam-protectionism-as-china-us-spat-overshadows-g20-talks/

 

Indonesia military joins manhunt for 87 inmates after jailbreak

 

Police arrest two (C) of more than 100 prisoners who fled during a prison escape in Banda Aceh, Indonesia November 29, 2018 in this photo taken by Antara Foto. Antara Foto/ Ampelsa/ via REUTERS

 

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesian soldiers and police joined a manhunt on Friday for 87 inmates still on the run after escaping from a prison in the western province of Aceh, officials said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1071086-indonesia-military-joins-manhunt-for-87-inmates-after-jailbreak/

Vietnam jails senior police for running online gambling ring

 

HANOI (Reuters) - A Vietnamese court on Friday jailed two senior police officials found guilty of running an underground online gambling ring which raised millions of dollars, state media said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1071087-vietnam-jails-senior-police-for-running-online-gambling-ring/

 

Prayut ‘angry’ at EC gerrymandering allegations

By The Nation

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday was irritated by published allegations of Election Commission gerrymandering of certain constituencies, according to a source.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1071038-parties-fume-over-new-gerrymandered-electoral-map/

 

Visa aims for security PAY-OFF

By Asina Pornwasin  
The Nation Weekend

 

Joe Cunningham, the company’s head of risk for Asia Pacific

 

New security standards needed to enable safer e-commerce, says credit care firm’s risk chief for Asia

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1071089-visa-aims-for-security-pay-off/

 

Sharpened focus in Aids battle

By CHULARAT SAENGPASSA 
THE NATION WEEKEND 

 

Activists attend an AIDS awareness campaign on the eve of World AIDS Day in Kolkata, Eastern India . : Photo EPA

 

THAILAND WORKS TOWARDS BANISHING THE VIRUS BY 2030, THOUGH POLICY TWEAKS NEEDED

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1071090-sharpened-focus-in-aids-battle/

 

Reliable voting TECHNOLOGY

By JINTANA PANYAARVUDH, 
KAS CHANWANPEN 
THE NATION WEEKEND

 

Voting booths of the Democrat during the party caucus at the Miracle Grand Hotel.

 

Amid mistrust in picking a leader, the Democrat Party pioneers blockchain technology for Thai politics

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1071091-reliable-voting-technology/

 

Economy-stimulating measures with debit cards set for Chinese New Year

supawadee wangsri

 

 

BANGKOK, 30 November 2018 (NNT) - The Ministry of Finance will launch measures to stimulate the economy through debit card users during the upcoming Chinese New Year. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1071092-economy-stimulating-measures-with-debit-cards-set-for-chinese-new-year/

 

DLT and its alliance launch New Year safety campaign

Nuppol Suvansombut

 

 

BANGKOK, 30th November 2018, (NNT) - The Department of Land Transport (DLT) and its alliance, consisting of state units, the private sector, and educational institutes, have launched a New Year safety campaign from December to January. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1071093-dlt-and-its-alliance-launch-new-year-safety-campaign/

 

Health Dept plans to end transmission of HIV, syphilis from mother to child by 2020

supawadee wangsri

 

 

BANGKOK, 30 November 2018 (NNT) - The Department of Health plans to end the transmission of HIV and syphilis from mother to child by 2020. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1071094-health-dept-plans-to-end-transmission-of-hiv-syphilis-from-mother-to-child-by-2020/

 

Marriott's Starwood hack hits up to 500 million customers

By Jim Finkle and Arjun Panchadar

 

A Marriott flag hangs at the entrance of the New York Marriott Downtown hotel in Manhattan, New York November 16, 2015. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/Files

 

(Reuters) - Marriott International Inc <MAR.O> said on Friday that hackers accessed up to 500 million customer records in its Starwood Hotels reservation system in an attack that began four years ago, exposing data including passport numbers and payment cards.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1071095-marriotts-starwood-hack-hits-up-to-500-million-customers/

 

U.S., Canada, Mexico sign trade deal, Trump shrugs off Congress hurdle

By Roberta Rampton

 

U.S. President Donald Trump, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto attend the USMCA signing ceremony before the G20 leaders summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina November 30, 2018. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

 

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - The United States, Canada and Mexico signed a North American trade pact on Friday, with President Donald Trump brushing aside concerns that he could face difficulties getting the deal through the U.S. Congress.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1071097-us-canada-mexico-sign-trade-deal-trump-shrugs-off-congress-hurdle/

 

Hoilett's superb late strike seals Cardiff win over Wolves

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Cardiff City v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Britain - November 30, 2018 Cardiff City's Sean Morrison in action with Wolverhampton Wanderers' Diogo Jota Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

 

Nov 30 (Reuters) - - CARDIFF CITY 2 WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 1

 

Forward Junior Hoilett scored a spectacular winner to earn Cardiff City a comeback 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday and lift them out of the Premier League relegation zone.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1071098-hoiletts-superb-late-strike-seals-cardiff-win-over-wolves/

Rajevac says away game no stress if players focus on strategy

By LERPONG AMSA-NGIAM 
THE NATION

 

Thailand's coach Milovan Rajevac shakes hand with Malaysian manager Tan Cheng Hoe.

 

THAILAND need to break their losing streak to Malaysia at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, as they square off on Saturday evening in the first leg of the AFF Suzuki Cup semi-finals.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1071101-rajevac-says-away-game-no-stress-if-players-focus-on-strategy/

 

British pensioner finds Thai boyfriend dead in smoke filled SUV in the drive

 

Image: Sanook

 

Doi Saket police, forensics and medical personnel went to a house in Cherng Doi, Doi Suket, Chiang Mai yesterday after a call from a British man. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1071103-british-pensioner-finds-thai-boyfriend-dead-in-smoke-filled-suv-in-the-drive/

Wonders of the wide side

By Korbphuk Phromrekha 
The Nation Weekend

 

Dubbed the Little Amazon, Khlong Sang Neh is rich in plant, bird and reptile life.

 

Near but yet so far removed from the popular beaches of Phang Nga, Takua Thung offers fabulous views and jungle bustling with wildlife

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1071106-wonders-of-the-wide-side/

 

With nod from Unesco, a ‘year of khon’ planned

By PHATARAWADEE PHATARANAWIK 
THE NATION WEEKEND

 

HON FOR THE WORLD Culture Minister Vira Rojpojanarat yesterday announces that the country will celebrate the addition of khon to Unesco’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage by hosting a year of activities across Thailand and overseas.

 

The Culture Ministry has planned a year of activities to further promote khon, the classical masked-dance theatre that on Thursday was added to Unesco’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1071107-with-nod-from-unesco-a-‘year-of-khon’-planned/

 

Royal pleasures from the hills

By The Nation Weekend

 

Hilltribe people cultivate Highland Brown Rice.

 

The healthiest food in the land, nurtured on northern slopes, has been delivered to Bangkok

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1071108-royal-pleasures-from-the-hills/

 

Surprised in Suphan Buri

By Carleton Cole 
Special to The Nation Weekend

 

Visitors are keen to master the expressive art of the ramwong.

 

A Local Alike adventure explores the little-known Lao delights of U Thong

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1071109-surprised-in-suphan-buri/

 

The Indians are coming! Expect ten million in ten years say ATTA

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

The head of the Association of Thai Travel Agents has said that he expects tourism from India to increase markedly over the next ten

years. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1071121-the-indians-are-coming-expect-ten-million-in-ten-years-say-atta/

Four more country's to benefit from free visas on arrival in Thailand - seven more get 30 days

 

mage: Bangkok Insight 

 

Bangkok Insight reported on the results of a ministerial level meeting yesterday that was good news for the nationals of eleven countries. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1071122-four-more-countrys-to-benefit-from-free-visas-on-arrival-in-thailand-seven-more-get-30-days/

Government gives green light for Chautchak market to be controlled by BMA

 

Image: Bangkok Insight

 

Bangkok Insight reported on the results of a ministerial level meeting yesterday where the green light was given for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to take a greater role in the organisation of the Chatuchak Weekend market. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1071123-government-gives-green-light-for-chautchak-market-to-be-controlled-by-bma/

Thai women queuing up for "erotic massage" with a tongue happy ending!

 

Image: Daily News

 

Thai women queuing up for "erotic massage" with a tongue happy ending! 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1071124-thai-women-queuing-up-for-erotic-massage-with-a-happy-ending/

Laotian woman who left baby in Pattaya "was not ready to be a mum"

 

Image: Sanook

 

Sanook reported on the sad case of a woman who left her newborn baby boy in front of a house in South Pattaya on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1071126-laotian-woman-who-left-baby-in-pattaya-was-not-ready-to-be-a-mum/

Stop scaring and sharing: No speeding fines at toll booths as warning signs go up on motorway

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

The Highways Department has told people on their Facebook page to stop scaremongering. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1071127-stop-scaring-and-sharing-no-speeding-fines-at-toll-booths-as-warning-signs-go-up-on-motorway/

Thai woman made a fortune from compatriots looking for love with foreigners

 

Image: Sanook

 

Sanook reported that a Thai woman from Samut Sakhon had conned many other Thais out of money by running a Facebook dating site.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1071128-thai-woman-made-a-fortune-from-compatriots-looking-for-love-with-foreigners/