snoop1130 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Air pollution back with a vengeance in greater Bangkok By The Nation With the joy of the New Year holidays having just passed, the woe of air pollution has again struck people in Bangkok and neighbouring provinces this week. Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076791-smog-hangs-over-bangkok’s-return-to-normal/?do=findComment&comment=13713932 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Thailand in ‘robust’ emerging market category with big jump forecast for M&A activity: report By The Nation Thailand is firmly in the ‘robust’ emerging-market category, with forecast M&A (merger and acquisition) activity of US$8.5 billion (Bt272 billion) this year, up from just $4.7 billion in 2018, and with the number of deals estimated to reach a three-year high of 125, before easing back in 2020. Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076866-thailand-in-‘robust’-emerging-market-category-with-big-jump-forecast-for-ma-activity-report/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Bangkok Bank launches QR Code payments for BTS pass purchases By The Nation Bangkok Bank, which is continually enhancing its digital banking services to move towards a cashless society, recently launched QR Code payments for BTS pass purchases using Bualuang mBanking. Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076868-bangkok-bank-launches-qr-code-payments-for-bts-pass-purchases/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Thailand halts plan to expel Saudi teen barricaded in her hotel room by Patpicha Tanakasempipat, Ghaida Ghantous Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, a Saudi woman who claims to be fleeing her country and family, speaks in a room in Bangkok, Thailand, January 6, 2019, in this still image taken from a video obtained from social media. @rahaf84427714/via REUTERS BANGKOK/DUBAI (Reuters) - Thailand halted plans on Monday to expel an 18-year-old Saudi woman fleeing her family after she barricaded herself inside an airport hotel to prevent immigration officials putting her on a flight to Kuwait. Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076788-saudi-woman-18-barricades-self-in-thai-hotel-to-avoid-being-sent-home/?page=9&tab=comments#comment-13714211 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 China honours 13 Thai high school students for preventing Chinese man from suicide plunge into Chao Phraya By The Nation The Chinese ambassador to Thailand, Lyu Jian, on Monday presented certificates of honour to 13 students of Wat Suthiwararam School, who had used their Chinese language skills to stop a Chinese man from committing suicide by jumping from Taksin Bridge in Bangkok last month, the Thai News Agency reported via Twitter. Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076875-china-honours-13-thai-high-school-students-for-preventing-chinese-man-from-suicide-plunge-into-chao-phraya/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Blacktip reef sharks found at Phuket seafood restaurant By The Thaiger PHOTO: Sunshine Sketcher There are now two reliable places you can see Blacktip Reef Sharks – off the shores of Maya Bay and hanging in front of a restaurant in Karon. Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076895-blacktip-reef-sharks-found-at-phuket-seafood-restaurant/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Leather back turtle egg nest on Phang Nga beach safe after Pabuk By The Thaiger PHOTOS: DMCR The leather back sea turtle eggs found on a Phang Nga Beach in Tai Mueang a few weeks ago have been checked and they are safe after last Friday and Saturday’s bad weather. Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076897-leather-back-turtle-egg-nest-on-phang-nga-beach-safe-after-pabuk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Alleged Chai Nat child rapist ‘cannot buy his way out’ By The Nation File photo POLICE IN Chai Nat say it’s impossible for a teacher accused of raping a 12-year-old schoolgirl to buy his freedom with a cash payment to the parents because the offence is “non-compoundable”, meaning it cannot be settled other than through a criminal process. Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076898-alleged-chai-nat-child-rapist-‘cannot-buy-his-way-out’/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Students at elite Bangkok school to ditch uniforms - for now By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter Soon a thing of the past? Bangkok Christian College students pose for a photo in their uniforms in 2014. Image: Fivemorningtalk / Facebook BANGKOK — Starting Tuesday, students at an all-boys school in Bangkok will be able to leave their uniforms at home and come to class in the clothes they want. Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076901-students-at-elite-bangkok-school-to-ditch-uniforms-for-now/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Saudi girl detained in Suvarnabhumi Airport hotel meets with UNHCR By The Nation A UN High Commissioner for Refugees on Monday met Saudi woman who ran away from her family and was detained at Suvarnabhumi Airport on her way to Australia. Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076788-saudi-woman-18-barricades-self-in-thai-hotel-to-avoid-being-sent-home/?page=11&tab=comments#comment-13714592 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Being a doctor knocks teaching off top spot as Thai kids’ dream job: survey By The Nation Photo from: www.prachatalk.net The most popular dream job among children this year is that of a doctor, pushing teaching down to second place, according to a survey by Adecco Thailand. Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076905-being-a-doctor-knocks-teaching-off-top-spot-as-thai-kids’-dream-job-survey/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Saudi woman leaves Bangkok airport under UN care By Jintamas Saksornchai, Staff Reporter Rahaf Alqunun, at center, is escorted by immigration chief Surachate Hakparn, at right, Monday at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport. BANGKOK — A runaway Saudi woman who barricaded herself inside a room at a Bangkok airport rather than be deported back to her family has left safely in UN care. Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076788-saudi-woman-18-barricades-self-in-thai-hotel-to-avoid-being-sent-home/?do=findComment&comment=13714742 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 to continue: Thailand Live Tuesday 8 Jan 2019 https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076945-thailand-live-tuesday-8-jan-2019/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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