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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

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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/

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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/

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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/

 

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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’/

 

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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

 

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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/

 

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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/

 

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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/

 

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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/

 

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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/

 

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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/

 

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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/

 

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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/

 

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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/

 

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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/

 

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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/

 

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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/

 

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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/

 

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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/

 

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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/

 

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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/

 

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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/

 

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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/

 

 

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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/

 

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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/

 

 

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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/

 

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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/

 

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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/

 

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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/