webfact Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Expat Grocery Survey 2019 You may remember back in May 2018 Thaivisa carried out an expat survey to understand our shopping habits and preferences, it was certainly very interesting information. Much can happen in 8 months and we would be very grateful if you could complete our Grocery Survey for 2019. Find the survey here: https://kwiksurveys.com/s/vAbnkmz7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 50,000 tourists flee Thai islands, others left stranded ahead of Tropical Storm Pabuk Image: Channel 3 Up to 50,000 thousands tourists have fled some Thailand’s most popular islands as the country’s southern provinces prepare to be pounded by Tropical Storm Pabuk. Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076140-50000-tourists-flee-thai-islands-others-left-stranded-ahead-of-tropical-storm-pabuk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 Pattaya-Hua Hin ferry suspended ahead of Pabuk storm By The Nation Ferry services between Pattaya and Hua Hin have been suspended ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Pabuk that is expected to hit southern Thailand tomorrow. Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076143-pattaya-hua-hin-ferry-suspended-ahead-of-pabuk-storm/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 Govt throws ball in EC’s court while suggesting a month’s delay in elections By KAS CHANWANPEN, SOMROUTAI SAPSOMBOON THE NATION File photo: Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam THE JUNTA-BACKED government yesterday tossed a hot potato toward the Election Commission (EC), putting the onus on the agency to decide the date of the general election taking into account the preparations for the royal coronation ceremony, while suggesting a month’s delay from the tentatively scheduled February 24. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076211-govt-throws-ball-in-ec’s-court-while-suggesting-a-month’s-delay-in-elections/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 Stronger baht ‘will hurt exporters and farmers’ By Wichit Chaitrong The Nation MOST EXPORTERS are worried about the baht appreciating against the US dollar, fearing it will hit exports and farm incomes amid the slowing of both local and global economies. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076212-stronger-baht-‘will-hurt-exporters-and-farmers’/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 UPDATE: Thousands flee as Pabuk blows in By The Nation Fishermen yesterday move their boats up on to the road at Laem Talumphuk in Pak Phanang district, Nakhon Si Thammarat province, as they brace for tropical storm Pabuk. 30,000 evacuated in Nakhon Si Thammarat, tourists leave islands in droves as south braces for tropical storm today. Airport closes, boats anchored and schools shut as people prepare for gales of up to 95kph, heavy downpours, floods. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076140-50000-tourists-flee-thai-islands-others-left-stranded-ahead-of-tropical-storm-pabuk/?do=findComment&comment=13701435 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 Young victims to get free legal help and counselling By THE NATION File photo: Young victim Lawyers’ council backs decision, judge vows to make court questioning easier. LEGAL CONSULTANTS will start providing free service for young victims at all juvenile and family courts before the end of this year. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076213-young-victims-to-get-free-legal-help-and-counselling/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 From seizure to destruction By Korbphuk Phromrekha, Jessada Chantharak The Nation Office of Narcotics Control Board secretary-general Niyom Termsrisuk walks reporters through the measures taken with illegal drugs confiscated by police, during a demonstration at the agency’s Narcotics Analysis and Technical Service Institute in Bangkok on Thursday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076214-illegal-drugs-from-seizure-to-destruction-photos/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 Illegal workers, employers fined over Bt15m in past 6 months By The Nation EMPLOYERS and migrant workers have paid more than Bt15 million in fines for illegal employment over the past six months. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076215-illegal-workers-employers-fined-over-bt15m-in-past-6-months/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 Nakhon Si Thammarat starts mass evacuation of people in six coastal districts Mass evacuation has been ordered for people living in six coastal districts of Nakhon Si Thammarat where powerful tropical storm Pa Buk was predicted to make landfall tomorrow night. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076216-nakhon-si-thammarat-starts-mass-evacuation-of-people-in-six-coastal-districts/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 Welfare for the needy is fine – if it’s secure By The Nation Modern technology could let Thailand take care of the underprivileged without fear of cheating State welfare-cum-populist platforms are the norm for the upcoming general election in Thailand, so how best to evaluate these policies to ensure they are as efficient and effective as they can be? Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076218-welfare-for-the-needy-is-fine-–-if-it’s-secure-editorial/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 On Day 1 in power, House Democrats challenge Trump on shutdown By Amanda Becker and Richard Cowan U.S. Capitol is seen on the first day of a partial federal government shutdown in Washington, U.S., December 22, 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas/Files WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats wasted no time flexing their new power in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday as they manoeuvred to pass legislation backed by new Speaker Nancy Pelosi that would end a 13-day partial government shutdown while ignoring President Donald Trump's demand for $5 billion for a border wall. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076219-on-day-1-in-power-house-democrats-challenge-trump-on-shutdown/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Italian jumps to his death at Terminal 21 in Bangkok Lumpini police said a 44 year old Italian man jumped to his death at Terminal 21 shopping center in Bangkok yesterday afternoon. Source: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076227-italian-jumps-to-his-death-at-terminal-21-in-bangkok/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Animal cruelty: "Soldier" orders staff to tie up and throw out annoying dogs Picture: Daily News Daily News Online reported that the fan page Watchdog Thailand (WTD) said that a soldier at a camp in Lopburi had ordered people under his command to mistreat and dispose of two dogs. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076231-animal-cruelty-soldier-orders-staff-to-tie-up-and-throw-out-annoying-dogs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Beware monkeys!: Aussie tourist taken to hospital after attack at Krabi temple Picture: Daily News A 30 year old Australian tourist was attacked by a monkey at the temple of Wat Tham Seua in Krabi yesterday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076234-beware-monkeys-aussie-tourist-taken-to-hospital-after-attack-at-krabi-temple/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Thailand's Most Wanted! CSD issues top 25 wanted for fraud Picture: Thai Rath Thailand's Crime Suppression Division has posted a "25 Most Wanted" list. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076235-thailands-most-wanted-csd-issues-top-25-wanted-for-fraud/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Nothing stolen - but burglar in Chonburi leaves a pooh as a souvenir Picture: Sanook Sanook reported that a suspected burglar preying on a Chonburi housing estate stole nothing after being disturbed. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076239-nothing-stolen-but-burglar-in-chonburi-leaves-a-pooh-as-a-souvenir/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Two injured as fire breaks out on Chao Praya pleasure boat Picture: Thai Rath Thai and foreign tourists fled for their lives as fire broke out on a pleasure cruiser in Bangkok's Chao Praya river last night. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076244-two-injured-as-fire-breaks-out-on-chao-praya-pleasure-boat/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Taxi driver incinerated as cab flips and burns in Pathum Thani A video showed the aftermath of an accident just before midnight last night when a taxi heading for Nakorn Nayok hit the central reservation, went onto its side and burst into flames. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076248-taxi-driver-incinerated-as-cab-flips-and-burns-in-pathum-thani/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Pattaya a "Bali" mess! Trash in the sea next to warning sign for littering Pictures: Sophon Cable Sophon reported that the authorities in Pattaya were doing nothing to pick up trash. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076254-pattaya-a-bali-mess-trash-in-the-sea-next-to-warning-sign-for-littering/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Pattaya woos Chinese construction firm PATTAYA:--Pattaya officials welcomed executives from a state-owned Chinese construction company looking to invest in a beach-maintenance project. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076242-pattaya-woos-chinese-construction-firm/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Walking Street signs, wires raised PATTAYA:--Pattaya began moving and rewiring Walking Street signs found to be hanging too low to allow firetrucks to pass underneath. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076243-walking-street-signs-wires-raised/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Sukhumvit flooding fix remains years off PATTAYA:--A permanent solution to flooding along Sukhumvit Road remains years away. Source: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076245-sukhumvit-flooding-fix-remains-years-off/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Royal Thai Fleet marks 95 years SATTAHIP:--The Royal Thai Fleet marked its 95th anniversary at a ceremony in Sattahip. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076246-royal-thai-fleet-marks-95-years/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Raw sewage dumped in Pong tapioca field PATTAYA:--Pong authorities are hunting for the driver of a sewer-cleaning truck that dumped its load of raw sewage in a tapioca field. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076247-raw-sewage-dumped-in-pong-tapioca-field/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Bad wiring blamed for barber shop fire PATTAYA:--Bad circuitry is being blamed for a fire that damaged a barber shop at South Pattaya’s Sophon Market. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076253-bad-wiring-blamed-for-barber-shop-fire/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Telegraphed Pattaya prison raid finds no drug use, contraband PATTAYA:--Chonburi officials inspected Pattaya Remand Prison looking for drugs, weapons and other contraband, but found none. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076249-telegraphed-pattaya-prison-raid-finds-no-drug-use-contraband/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Non-paying loan shark victim runs to police PATTAYA:--Police are hunting for a loan shark who broke into a non-paying customer’s home to steal her car. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076252-non-paying-loan-shark-victim-runs-to-police/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 U.S. House passes bills that would end government shutdown, without wall funds U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters about border security in the Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., January 3, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/Files WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives, where Democrats now hold a majority, approved legislation on Thursday to end a partial government shutdown that began nearly two weeks ago at several federal agencies and fund the Department of Homeland Security through Feb. 8. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076257-us-house-passes-bills-that-would-end-government-shutdown-without-wall-funds/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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