webfact Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 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 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 Saudi teenager’s fate hangs in the balance By The Nation GOVT SHIFTS LINE ON ASYLUM SEEKER AFTER GLOBAL OUTCRY; SAUDI TEENAGER IS ALLOWED TO STAY IN THAILAND FOR FIVE DAYS UNDER THE CARE OF UN Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076946-saudi-woman-fleeing-country-allowed-to-stay-in-thailand-temporarily/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 ‘We Won’t Send Someone To Their Death,’ Thai Immigration Chief Says By Todd Ruiz, Editor Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun in a still image from a video. Photo: Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun / Human Rights Watch SAMUT PRAKAN — The head of Thailand’s Immigration Bureau said a Saudi woman who fled her family to seek asylum in Australia will not be forcibly deported. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076788-saudi-woman-18-barricades-self-in-thai-hotel-to-avoid-being-sent-home/?page=7&tab=comments#comment-13713671 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 7, 2019 Author 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’/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 Poll uncertainty, trade war hurting exports, investment: Somkid By PHUWIT LIMVIPHUWAT THE NATION File photo: Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak THAILAND’S economic outlook for 2019 is “uncertain and gloomy” due to the upcoming general election and the US-China trade war, deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak warned yesterday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076948-poll-uncertainty-trade-war-hurting-exports-investment-somkid/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 Ex-CDC spokesman clarifies 150-day window to hold poll By THE NATION File photo: Chartchai na Chiangmai A FORMER spokesman of the now-defunct Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC), Chartchai na Chiangmai, yesterday confirmed that the 150-day period prescribed by the charter on holding the election only covers the casting of ballots, not the announcement of election results. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076949-ex-cdc-spokesman-clarifies-150-day-window-to-hold-poll/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 South still reels after Pabuk By The Nation Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday helps fix the roof of a damaged house in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, which was hard-hit by tropical storm Pabuk PM VISITS NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, ORDERS REPAIRS TO BE DONE WITHIN ONE MONTH Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076950-south-still-reels-after-pabuk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 Monopoly of medical cannabis not in public interest: Experts By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM THE NATION File photo AUTHORITIES overseeing a flood of patents for medical cannabis must consider the public interest, otherwise a commercial monopoly of the medicines and cultivation would result, experts warn. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076951-monopoly-of-medical-cannabis-not-in-public-interest-experts/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 TCEB to spotlight venue standard, promoting Thailand as Asian MICE business hub By The Nation The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is planning a five-year venue development model scheme (2019-2023) with the intention of promoting the Kingdom as Asia’s MICE business hub that meets international standards, as well as the centre for MICE education within Asean. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076952-tceb-to-spotlight-venue-standard-promoting-thailand-as-asian-mice-business-hub/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 Sovereignty, rights ignored in airport debacle By The Nation Thailand could have blood on its hands if it fails to protect a Saudi traveller on her journey to freedom The fate of a Saudi woman on her way to Australia, where she has a visa and seeks to obtain asylum, teetered in the balance in Bangkok at press time yesterday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076953-sovereignty-rights-ignored-in-airport-debacle-editorial/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 Gen Prayut-led live TV program raises over 131 million baht for Pa Buk victims A live TV program which saw Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha personally take phone calls from donors raised more than 131 million baht to help victims of tropical storm Pa Buk which wreaked havoc on several southern coastal provinces over the weekend. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076954-gen-prayut-led-live-tv-program-raises-over-131-million-baht-for-tropical-storm-pabuk-victims/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 Marine Dept launches Facebook complaints portal, as dangerous Phuket speedboat complaint left floundering By The Phuket News The Marine Department launched its Facebook page for people to file complaints about marine tour services, and especially marine safety, today (Jan 7). Image: Screengrab / Facebook / Marine Dept PHUKET: The Marine Department of Thailand today (Jan 7) launched a Facebook page for people to file complaints about marine tour services, and especially marine safety. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076955-marine-dept-launches-facebook-complaints-portal-as-dangerous-phuket-speedboat-complaint-left-floundering/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 UK and European officials discussing delay to Brexit: Telegraph By Guy Faulconbridge FILE PHOTO - A European Union flag is seen behind a British Union Jack during an anti-brexit protest in London, Britain, January 7, 2019. REUTERS/ Phil Noble LONDON (Reuters) - British and European officials are discussing the possibility of extending Article 50 amid fears a Brexit deal will not be approved by March 29, The Daily Telegraph reported, citing unidentified sources. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076956-uk-and-european-officials-discussing-delay-to-brexit-telegraph/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 Tennessee governor grants clemency to woman championed by Kim Kardashian A combination photo of Cyntoia Brown shown in these 2006 and 2013 handout photos in Nashville, Tennessee, provided January 7, 2019. Tennessee Department of Corrections/Handout via REUTERS (Reuters) - Tennessee's governor on Monday commuted the life sentence of a woman convicted as a teenager of murdering a man who paid to have sex with her, after Kim Kardashian and other celebrities took up her cause. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076957-tennessee-governor-grants-clemency-to-woman-championed-by-kim-kardashian/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 Trump plans televised address, visit to Mexico border By Jeff Mason and Roberta Rampton U.S. President Donald Trump walks before speaking to the media as he returns from Camp David to the White House in Washington, U.S., January 6, 2019. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump announced on Monday he would make a prime-time address and visit the U.S.-Mexico border this week as the partial federal government shutdown entered its 17th day after a funding impasse over his demand for money to build a border wall. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076959-trump-plans-televised-address-visit-to-mexico-border/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 Actor Kevin Spacey denies sexually assaulting teen on Nantucket By Nate Raymond Actor Kevin Spacey is arraigned on a sexual assault charge at Nantucket District Court in Nantucket, Massachusetts, U.S., January 7, 2019. Nicole Harnishfeger/Pool via REUTERS NANTUCKET, Mass. (Reuters) - Former "House of Cards" star Kevin Spacey stood impassively in a Nantucket courtroom on Monday before pleading not guilty to sexually assaulting an 18-year-old man at an island bar over two years ago, a charge his lawyer dismissed as "patently false." Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076960-actor kevin spacey denies-sexually-assaulting-teen-on-nantucket/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 Conflicting reports as fire breaks out in 18 story building in Poipet Picture: Manager Online Manager reported that fire broke out in an 18 story building in the area of the Crown Casino in Poipet across the Thai border from Aranyaprathet. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076962-conflicting-reports-as-fire-breaks-out-in-18-story-building-in-poipet/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 Thai immigration doubt two "Mohammads" shopping trip story Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that two Malaysian men were arrested driving a car towards the Cambodian border at Klong Leuk in Sa Kaew yesterday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076966-thai-immigration-doubt-two-mohammads-shopping-trip-story/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 Civil Partnership Bill now open for public comment By The Nation File photo: // EPA-EFE PHOTO Members of the public can comment on the Civil Partnership Bill on the Council of State’s website until January 23, according to a Facebook post by the agency. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076968-civil-partnership-bill-now-open-for-public-comment/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 Forgetful Brazilian tourist leaves 91,000 baht on mini mart counter - but thankful for Thai honesty Picture: JS100 A Brazilian tourist was very thankful for the honesty of an employee at the mini mart in the PT gas station in Samut Songkhram. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076969-forgetful-brazilian-tourist-leaves-91000-baht-on-mini-mart-counter-but-thankful-for-thai-honesty/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 Video: "Marvellous" Thai police locate beggar boy's missing leg! Picture: Sanook A video posted to Facebook showed a stern looking policeman confronting what looked like a hapless street urchin with one leg. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076971-video-marvellous-thai-police-locate-beggar-boys-missing-leg/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 We'll find you wherever you are! Immigration police catch illegal overstayer hiding on ledge An unusually lighthearted post on the immigration website showed Region 2 immigration police take down a black man wanted for illegal entry and overstay in Thailand. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076975-well-find-you-wherever-you-are-illegal-black-man-caught-hiding-on-ledge/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted January 8, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 8, 2019 Record-Breaking Number Of Americans Want To Get Out Of U.S. Forever The percentage of Americans wanting to jump ship is markedly higher under the Trump administration than it was under his predecessors. By Amy Russo President Donald Trump may have staked his campaign on making America great again, but more citizens than ever before want to get out permanently. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076979-record-breaking-number-of-americans-want-to-get-out-of-us-forever/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 Video: Tourist's life saved by quick thinking aircrew and nurses at Ban Chang half-marathon Picture: Sanook Quick thinking action by three Thai Aiways aircrew and four nurses helped save the life of a tourist at Ban Chang in Rayong at the weekend. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076980-video-tourists-life-saved-by-quick-thinking-aircrew-and-nurses-at-ban-chang-half-marathon/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 Woman involved in fatal Chiang Mai road accident wants to say sorry before meeting police The woman who police say is responsible for the death of two people in Chiang Mai has said she will meet with police some time this week. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076983-woman-involved-in-fatal-chiang-mai-road-accident-wants-to-say-sorry-before-meeting-police/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 "Sorry - we didn't use our brains" - Seafood restaurant staff in "Crotch Drama" apologize Picture: Daily News Staff of a seafood restaurant at the center of an "online drama" on Thai social media have apologized for inappropriate behavior. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076988-sorry-we-didnt-use-our-brains-seafood-restaurant-staff-in-crotch-drama-apologize/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 Big Joke has spoken! No more tourist rip offs by tuk-tuk drivers in Chiang Mai Bangkok Biz News Bangkok Biz News reported that chief of immigration Lt Gen Surachate "Big Joke" Hakparn had turned his attention to tuk-tuks ripping off tourists in Chiang Mai. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076990-big-joke-has-spoken-no-more-tourist-rip-offs-by-tuk-tuk-drivers-in-chiang-mai/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 Two Hungarians killed in Bangkok motorcycle-van crash By The Nation Two Hungarian motorcyclists were killed when their big bike hit a van on a Bangkok road, and also severely injuring a Japanese man late on Monday night, police said. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076992-two-hungarians-killed-in-bangkok-motorcycle-van-crash/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 Grieving mum of Consett backpacker found dead in Thailand hotel pays tribute to 'lovely' son Luke Ramage, from Consett, was found dead in red light district hotel in Bangkok, Thailand Luke Ramage was found dead in at red light district hotel in Bangkok, Thailand The circumstances around Consett backpacker Luke Ramage's death in a red light district hotel in Thailand remain unknown. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076993-grieving-mum-of-british-backpacker-found-dead-in-bangkok-hotel-pays-tribute-to-lovely-son/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 Thai - Myanmar border crossings under review Picture: Chiang Mai News Chiang Mai News reported that border crossings between the province and Myanmar were being reviewed. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076994-thai-myanmar-border-crossings-under-review/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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