webfact Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Villa Market special offers 29 Nov - 26 Dec 2018 MORE OFFERS HERE > https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1071119-villa-market-special-offers-29-nov-26-dec-2018/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 Immigration police nab Iranian for allegedly duping Japanese tourist into carrying luggage containing ‘ice’ By Khanathit Srihirundaj The Nation Thai police have arrested an Iranian man who allegedly lured a Japanese tourist into carrying a bag containing about 2 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, or “ice”, and four plastic-sealed shirts soaked and laced with the drug. Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1072525-immigration-police-nab-iranian-for-allegedly-duping-japanese-tourist-into-carrying-luggage-containing-‘ice’/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 Harrowing images show painfully thin animals at controversial Thai zoo A zoo in Thailand has been widely criticized after shocking images of severely underweight animals went viral on social media. Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1072540-harrowing-images-show-painfully-thin-animals-at-controversial-thai-zoo/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 Thailand fifth in "World Cup of Scrabble" The victorious Australian team at the "World Cup of Scrabble" The Thai team managed fifth place at an international event dubbed the World Cup of Scrabble. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1072559-thailand-fifth-in-world-cup-of-scrabble/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 PM’s remarks raise doubts of curbs on campaigning By SOMROUTAI SAPSOMBOON THE NATION Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Junta set to lift ban on political activities as stage set for Feb 24 poll. WE CAN NOW start counting down – with more confidence – to the national elections after the junta confirmed on Friday that the poll will definitely be held on February 24. The new law on MP elections also comes into effect today. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1072561-pm’s-remarks-raise-doubts-of-curbs-on-campaigning/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 Post-poll Prayut govt will lack legitimacy, says academic By THE NATION File photo FORMER student activist and renowned scholar Thirayuth Boonmee has predicted that though junta leader General Prayut Chan-o-cha will be able to form the next government, it will lack legitimacy and this will only lead to instability. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1072562-post-poll-prayut-govt-will-lack-legitimacy-says-academic/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 Bullying a ‘pervasive violation of children’s rights’ By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM THE NATION This campaign poster, created by Design Demon/Diablo from Mexico, promotes the need for society to take the bullying problem seriously and find ways to end it. PROMOTING human rights in school is a sustainable solution for the bullying problem, academics said yesterday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1072563-bullying-a-‘pervasive-violation-of-children’s-rights’/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 Ratchanok leads Thais into elite tour finale By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam The Nation Ratchanok Intanon (Badminton Photo) A six-strong Thai contingent led by Ratchanok Intanon will take part in four events at the BWF World Tour Finals which starts tomorrow at the Tianhe Gymnasium in Guangzhou, China. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1072564-ratchanok-leads-thais-into-elite-tour-finale/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 Chiang Mai project teaches children how to avoid sexual predators By KORNRAWEE PANYASUPPAKUN THE NATION CHIANG MAI MEMBERS of the police-led Thailand Internet Crime against Children (TICAC) have joined hands with NGOs and schools to keep students safe from traps laid by online sexual predators. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1072565-chiang-mai-project-teaches-children-how-to-avoid-sexual-predators/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 Report on inequality puts the onus on politicians By WICHIT CHAITRONG THE NATION Pipat Luengnaruemitchai, assistant managing director at Phatra Securities ECONOMISTS are calling on politicians to take advantage of the debate on Thailand’s wide income gap and unequal society to propose solutions in the run-up to general election. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1072566-report-on-inequality-puts-the-onus-on-politicians/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 ‘Human capital development holds key’ Economy December 11, 2018 01:00 By KWANCHAI RUNGFAPAISARN THE NATION Rebecca J Stoeckle, vice president of the Education Development Centre (EDC) THAILAND needs to focus on management of human capital amid rising challenges, especially in the ageing society era. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1072567-‘human-capital-development-holds-key’/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 An army lost in the corridors of power By The Nation The junta’s pre-election manoeuvres feel increasingly desperate – and ludicrous The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), the ruling military junta, recently hosted a gathering for political parties. It was hoping to draw representatives of more than 100 parties to outline their platforms ahead of the election scheduled for February. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1072568-an-army-lost-in-the-corridors-of-power-editorial/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 UPDATE: Junta uses same tricks employed by Thaksin to ensure stay in power: Thirayuth Boonmee The junta and the government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha are following in the footstep of the previous Thaksin government in stifling independent organizations and in taking advantage of rival political parties to make sure that they will stay on in power after the forthcoming election, said well-known political analyst Thirayuth Boonmee. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1072562-post-poll-prayut-govt-will-lack-legitimacy-says-academic/?do=findComment&comment=13638432 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 Thanyapura hosts Phuket’s biggest cycling event By The Thaiger & The Nation The fourth annual Classic Cycling Race took place at Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort on Sunday, 9 December 2018. The event is the biggest cycling race in Phuket with over 250 cycling professionals and enthusiasts arriving to test themselves on the challenging route mapped out by the resort. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1072569-thanyapura-hosts-phuket’s-biggest-cycling-event/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 MOPH opens floating clinic in Kanchanaburi KANCHANABURI, 11th December 2018 (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has opened the first floating clinic to deal with marine accidents in Srinakarin Dam, Kanchanaburi province. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1072570-moph-opens-floating-clinic-in-kanchanaburi/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 UPDATE: Theresa May calls off MPs' vote on her Brexit deal Prime Minister Theresa May has called off Tuesday's crucial vote on her Brexit deal so she can go back to Brussels and ask for changes to it. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1072539-may-is-said-to-withdraw-parliamentary-vote-on-her-brexit-deal/?do=findComment&comment=13638459 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 To quell unrest, France's Macron speeds up tax cuts but vows no U-turn By Michel Rose and John Irish French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a special address to the nation, his first public comments after four weeks of nationwide 'yellow vest' (gilet jaune) protests, at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, France December 10, 2018. Ludovic Marin/Pool via REUTERS PARIS (Reuters) - France's President Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced wage rises for the poorest workers and tax cuts for pensioners in further concessions meant to defuse weeks of often violent protests that have challenged his authority. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1072571-to-quell-unrest-frances macron speeds-up-tax-cuts-but-vows-no-u-turn/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 Arab League tells Brazil's Bolsonaro Israel embassy move could harm ties Brazil's President-elect Jair Bolsonaro reacts as he speaks to media at the Army Headquarters in Brasilia, Brazil December 5, 2018. REUTERS/Adriano Machado BRASILIA (Reuters) - The Arab League has warned Brazil's right-wing President-elect Jair Bolsonaro in a letter that moving Brazil's embassy in Israel to Jerusalem could harm relations with Arab countries, a diplomat said on Monday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1072572-arab-league-tells-brazils-bolsonaro-israel-embassy-move-could-harm-ties/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 Accused Russian agent Butina poised to plead guilty - U.S. court papers By Sarah N. Lynch FILE PHOTO: Maria Butina appears in a police booking photograph released by the Alexandria Sheriff's Office in Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. August 18, 2018. Alexandria Sheriff's Office/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Accused Russian agent Maria Butina, suspected of trying to infiltrate the National Rifle Association and influence U.S. policy towards Russia is expected to plead guilty this week following a deal between her lawyers and U.S. prosecutors, according to court filings on Monday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1072573-accused-russian-agent-butina-poised-to-plead-guilty-us-court-papers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 Trump considering several candidates for chief of staff - sources By Jeff Mason FILE PHOTO: Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC) speaks to reporters as he arrives as former Trump campaign aide George Papadopoulos gives a voluntary, transcribed interview behind closed doors before the House Oversight and Judiciary Committee, on Capitol Hill, in Washington, U.S., October 25, 2018. REUTERS/Al Drago WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump is considering Republican Representative Mark Meadows, former campaign adviser David Bossie, and former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie for White House chief of staff, a source familiar with the search said on Monday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1072577-trump-considering-several-candidates-for-chief-of-staff-sources/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 Skinny elephant at zoo: Officials defend treatment of animals as " public safety" A farm and zoo near Bangkok has defended its treatment of animals. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1072579-skinny-elephant-at-zoo-officials-defend-treatment-of-animals-as-public-safety/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 UPDATE: Viral snake video: Thai media track down man who made citizen's arrest at police station! video screenshot Thai Rath managed to track down the Thai man dressed in orange that became an internet celebrity after stopping a snake entering a police station with his bare hands. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1072461-video-thai-man-in-police-station-catches-snake-with-his-bare-hands/?do=findComment&comment=13638756 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 Carnage at a temple in Hat Yai: 33 abandoned cats killed by dogs Picture: Thai Rath The hunt is on for a person who dumped 36 cats at a temple in Hat Yai in the middle of the night. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1072586-carnage-at-a-temple-in-hat-yai-33-abandoned-cats-killed-by-dogs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 Tourists "flooding into Pattaya" highlights New Year boom: But where's the evidence? Picture: Pattaya News The Pattaya News published an upbeat story that said that with the onset of high season both Thai and foreign tourists and their families were flooding into Pattaya and nearby Jomtien. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1072589-tourists-flooding-into-pattaya-highlights-new-year-boom-but-wheres-the-evidence/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 Khon Kaen man shocked to find he was talking to hanged body in forest By The Nation A villager hunting for wild-bee hives was shocked after realising that he was talking to the body of a man hanging from a forest tree in Khon Kaen on Monday afternoon. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1072592-khon-kaen-man-shocked-to-find-he-was-talking-to-hanged-body-in-forest/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 Netizens throw a wobbly at wealthy welfare scrounging woman Picture: Sanook Irate Thai netizens slammed a woman who appeared online boasting about how she uses a Thai welfare card intended for the poor. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1072594-netizens-throw-a-wobbly-at-wealthy-welfare-scrounging-woman/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 Fire destroys wooden house in Wichit By Kritsada Mueanhawong A fire has totally destroyed a wooden house and storage area in Wichit yesterday. The estimate value of damages is around 300,000 baht. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1072595-fire-destroys-wooden-house-in-wichit/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 'Bohemian Rhapsody' now most-streamed 20th century song A general view of the art installation in celebration of the film "Bohemian Rhapsody", in London, Britain October 21, 2018. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls/Files (Reuters) - They said it would never sell, with its six-minute playing time, operatic passages and lyrics about Galileo and Scaramouche, but the Queen song "Bohemian Rhapsody" on Monday became the most streamed song from the 20th century. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1072597-bohemian-rhapsody-now-most-streamed-20th-century-song/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 Warning about fancy lights as 10 year old electrocuted in Thailand's north east Picture: Thai Rath A ten year old boy out admiring the New Year lights in Nakhon Phanom was lucky to live after being electrocuted on the banks of the Mekong River. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1072598-warning-about-fancy-lights-as-10-year-old-electrocuted-in-thailands-north-east/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 A Murder In Phuket: Chinese Man Allegedly Kills Wife For Life Insurance Money JIAYUN FENGD A Chinese man who allegedly killed his wife when vacationing in Phuket, Thailand, so he could cash in on her life insurance policy worth more than 30 million yuan ($4.34 million) has been arrested by the local police. He will probably be extradited to China, Jīnyún Guānzhù 津云关注, a Tianjin-based newspaper, reports (in Chinese). Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1072601-a-murder-in-phuket-chinese-man-allegedly-kills-wife-for-life-insurance-money/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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