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Villa Market special offers 27 Dec 2018 - 23 Jan 2019

 

 

Find out more: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077008-villa-market-special-offers-27-dec-2018-23-jan-2019/

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German man arrested for stealing passenger’s luggage at airport

By The Nation

 

 

A 39-year-old German man, who is wanted in connection with the theft of a British tourist’s luggage from Suvarnabhumi Airport on December 13, has been arrested while trying to leave Thailand via a border checkpoint in Trat province.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1080070-german-man-arrested-for-stealing-passenger’s-luggage-at-airport/

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Investigation finds Thai wild tigers targeted by foreign professional gangs

By The Nation

 

Vietnamese poachers recorded their kills of wild tigers in Thailand.

 

New findings from a three-month investigation have revealed that professional gangs were dispatched across Thailand’s borders to target the Kingdom’s wild tigers. 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1080061-investigation-finds-thai-wild-tigers-targeted-by-foreign-professional-gangs/

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Russia frees model from police custody who claimed Trump secrets - TASS

 

FILE PHOTO: Model Anastasia Vashukevich, also known as Nastya Rybka, who was deported from Thailand and detained in an airport in Moscow, is escorted before a court hearing in Moscow, Russia January 19, 2019. REUTERS/Tatyana Makeyeva/File Photo

 

MOSCOW (Reuters) - A model from Belarus who claimed to have evidence of Russian interference in U.S. President Donald Trump's election was freed from Russian police custody on Tuesday, but remains a suspect in an unrelated criminal case, the TASS news agency reported.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1080115-russia-frees-model-from-police-custody-who-claimed-trump-secrets-tass/

 

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Prayut open to joining a ‘selfless, hardworking’ political party

By KAS CHANWANPEN 
THE NATION

 

Prayut Chan-o-cha

 

JUNTA LEADER General Prayut Chan-o-cha has not ruled out the possibility of returning to politics after an election and said he might join a hard-working and selfless party amid political uncertainty and widespread criticism that the junta is trying to put off an election.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1080117-prayut-open-to-joining-a-‘selfless-hardworking’-political-party/

 

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Controlling medical prices pose a tough test

By CHULARAT SAENGPASSA, 
WICHIT CHAITRONG 
THE NATION 

 

File photo

 

PRIVATE HOSPITALS WARN OF THREAT TO MEDICAL HUB POLICY, BUSINESSES MOVING OUT; CITIZENS TO MONITOR GOVT MOVES

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1080118-controlling-medical-prices-pose-a-tough-test/

 

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Bodies found in Mekong those of Surachai’s aides

By THE NATION

 

Photo credit Prachatai.com

 

DNA tests confirm identities; both found strangled and drowned in river; activist not heard from since December 12

 

A FORENSIC report confirmed yesterday that DNA samples collected from two dead bodies found on the banks of the Mekong River in Nakhon Phanom a few days ago matched the DNA of two missing dissidents who were close aides of former anti-monarchist activist Surachai “Saedan” Danwattananusorn.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1080119-bodies-found-in-mekong-those-of-surachai’s-aides/

 

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Facebook pledges to support integrity of general election

By ASINA PORNWASIN 
THE NATION

 

 

FACEBOOK has promised to help ensure the integrity of the Thai election by providing supporting tools and related efforts.
 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1080121-facebook-pledges-to-support-integrity-of-general-election/

 

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Provincial survey carried out prior to determining principal sources of sacred water for King’s coronation

By THE NATION

 

The water from four ancient ponds of Suphanburi known as Sra Ket, Sra Kaew, Sra Ganga and Sra Yamuna.

 

MORE THAN 100 water sources in 76 provinces have been surveyed for a careful selection process to determine the principal sources of sacred water to be used in the elaborate “Rachaphisek” coronation rite for King Maha Vajiralongkorn on May 4-6.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1075563-thai-king-to-be-crowned-in-coronation-ceremonies-may-4-6-palace/?do=findComment&comment=13764729

 

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Four held after bid to smuggle animal parts into Laos foiled

By The Nation

 

 

A TIMELY police crackdown on a gang involved in transnational wildlife smuggling yielded more than 1,600 pieces of bear claws and tiger parts that were about to be smuggled into Laos.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1080122-four-held-after-bid-to-smuggle-animal-parts-into-laos-foiled/

 

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Bangkok air hits ‘code red’ while authorities resist strong measures

By THE NATION

 

One of 25 drones released yesterday sprays chemicals over Vachirabenjatas Park in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district to reduce the amount of hazardous PM2.5 dust particles.

 

THE CAPITAL’S air pollution situation became more severe yesterday, as the quantity of dangerous PM2.5 particles rose to code-red status of above 90 micrograms per cubic metre of air at many locations. If the level remains that high for three consecutive days, drastic measures may be implemented, perhaps including a ban on the use of cars by 2 million civil servants.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1080123-bangkok-air-hits-‘code-red’-while-authorities-resist-strong-measures/

 

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For the South, civility first, even amid conflict

By Artef Sohko 
Special to The Nation

 

 

The attack last Friday against Buddhist monks at a temple in Sungai Padi district in Narathiwat province, which resulted in two deaths and two injuries, should be condemned in the strongest terms.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1080125-for-the-south-civility-first-even-amid-conflict/

 

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Trump seeks to move ahead with big speech despite Pelosi shutdown concerns

By Richard Cowan and Jeff Mason

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on border security and the partial shutdown of the U.S. government from the Diplomatic Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., January 19, 2019. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday attempted to move ahead with planning for a State of the Union speech to the U.S. Congress on Jan. 29 despite pressure from Democrats to delay it due to the government shutdown, as his immigration proposal suffered a blow from the U.S. Supreme Court.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1080126-trump seeks-to-move-ahead-with-big-speech-despite-pelosi-shutdown-concerns/

 

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Trump transgender troop limits can take effect, top court decides

By Andrew Chung

 

Light from the setting sun shines on the Supreme Court in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2018. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday handed President Donald Trump a victory on his policy barring many transgender people from the military, lifting lower court rulings that had blocked it on constitutional grounds from going into effect.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1080127-trump-transgender-troop-limits-can-take-effect-top-court-decides/

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U.S. will seek extradition of Huawei CFO from Canada

 

FILE PHOTO: Meng Wanzhou, Executive Board Director of the Chinese technology giant Huawei, attends a session of the VTB Capital Investment Forum "Russia Calling!" in Moscow, Russia October 2, 2014. REUTERS/Alexander Bibik/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON/DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday it will pursue the extradition of the chief financial officer of China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd's [HWT.UL], arrested in Canada in December.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1080130-us-will-seek-extradition-of-huawei-cfo-from-canada/
 

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Dutch tourist drug and abuse claims all a misunderstanding - he was blind drunk

 

 

A Dutch tourist has apologized to the Pattaya police after he claimed he had drugs planted on him, was abused and was extorted out of 40,000 baht. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1080133-dutch-tourist-drug-and-abuse-claims-all-a-misunderstanding-he-was-blind-drunk/

 

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German pensioner drowns at Jomtien beach on first trip to Pattaya

 

 

Police and rescue foundation medics were called to Jomtien beach yesterday after a German tourist drowned. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1080137-german-pensioner-drowns-at-jomtien-beach-on-first-trip-to-pattaya/

 

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Chinese delegation visit Pattaya to ask for improved safety measures ahead of Chinese New Year

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

A high profile delegation of officials from the Chinese Embassy in Thailand went to Pattaya yesterday to request improved safety for their nationals. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1080139-chinese-delegation-visit-pattaya-to-ask-for-improved-safety-measures-ahead-of-chinese-new-year/

 

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Cardiff City's Sala missing after plane disappears over English Channel

By Richard Lough and Emmanuel Jarry

 

A fan holds a portrait of Emiliano Sala in Nantes' city center after news that newly-signed Cardiff City soccer player Emiliano Sala was missing after the light aircraft he was travelling in disappeared between France and England the previous evening, according to France's civil aviation authority, France, January 22, 2019. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

 

PARIS (Reuters) - Cardiff City's new soccer star, Emiliano Sala, was on board a light aircraft that disappeared en route to the Welsh capital for his club debut, France's civil aviation authority said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1080141-cardiff citys-sala-missing-after-plane-disappears-over-english-channel/

 

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House approves bill warning against U.S. NATO pullout

 

U.S. and Polish soldiers take part in NATO military defence exercise Anakonda 2018, at military range near Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland, November 16, 2018. Cezary Aszkielowicz/Agencja Gazeta via REUTERS

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In a warning to President Donald Trump not to try to withdraw the United States from the NATO military alliance, the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday approved legislation aimed at preventing such a move.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1080143-house-approves-bill-warning-against-us-nato-pullout/

 

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"Good Buddhist" who confronted fake monk has died

 

 

The Thai man who was savagely attacked by a monk with a knife in Chinatown has died from his injuries. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1080144-good-buddhist-who-confronted-fake-monk-has-died/

 

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"Bangkok Has It All" - Thai media mocks city slogan after anti-smog measures cause trouble

 

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Thai Rath mocked a slogan that is familiar to many Bangkokians after firemen in the port area of the city caused chaos on the roads by spraying water in anti-smog measures. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1080147-bangkok-has-it-all-thai-media-mocks-city-slogan-after-anti-smog-measures-cause-trouble/

 

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Hong Kong to unveil bill making disrespect of China's national anthem a crime

 

A pro-China protester waves a flag in front of a pro-democracy demonstration taking place on a street, during China's National Day in Hong Kong, China October 1, 2018. REUTERS/Bobby Yip/Files

 

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong is set on Wednesday to present a controversial bill to lawmakers that prescribes jail terms of up to three years for anyone disrespecting the Chinese national anthem, a move critics say raises fresh fears over freedom of expression in the city.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1080149-hong-kong-to-unveil-bill-making-disrespect-of-chinas-national-anthem-a-crime/ 

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Myanmar man held after killing friend in drunken fight in South Pattaya

 

Picture: Sophon Cable

 

Pattaya police took a 29 year old man on a crime reenactment to South Pattaya yesterday following the discovery of a body.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1080151-myanmar-man-held-after-killing-friend-in-drunken-fight-in-south-pattaya/

 

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Truck crash on Patong Hill causes three hour traffic delays – VIDEO

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

PHOTOS: Kusoldharm Foundation

 

The driver of a truck, blaming failed brakes, has collided with another truck along with cars, pickups and motorbikes on Patong Hill late yesterday afternoon.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1080153-truck-crash-on-patong-hill-causes-three-hour-traffic-delays/

 

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Yet another "crackdown" on motorcycle taxis in Pattaya - all sorted by month's end, authorities claim

 

Picture: Sophon Cable

 

Authorities in Pattaya have claimed that problems of unregistered motorcycle taxis would all be sorted by the end of the month. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1080155-yet-another-crackdown-on-motorcycle-taxis-in-pattaya-all-sorted-by-months-end-authorities-claim/

 

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U.S. Senate to vote on ending government shutdown, Trump wall impasse

By Richard Cowan and Jeff Mason

 

The U.S. Capitol is pictured on day 32 of a partial government shutdown as becomes the longest in U.S. history in Washington, U.S., January 22, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate shifted slightly closer on Tuesday to resolving a month-long partial government shutdown, but there was no sign of relief anytime soon for 800,000 federal workers who are furloughed or working without pay.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1080157-us-senate-to-vote-on-ending-government-shutdown-trump-wall-impasse/

 

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Mum finds son hanging in his bedroom after his wife left him

 

 

A mother in Ang Thong came back home from work to find her 37 year old son hanging from a rope in his bedroom. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1080159-mum-finds-son-hanging-in-his-bedroom-after-his-wife-left-him/

 

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Royal Decree Paves Way For 2019 Election

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

A social media personality holds a "mock election" on Jan. 7 to lampoon the government's repeated delays of voting. Image: Pangpondontour / Facebook

 

BANGKOK — The final hurdle to holding an election this year was cleared Wednesday morning by a royal decree that brings Thailand closer to the elusive poll.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1080168-royal-decree-paves-way-for-2019-election/

 

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Luxury liner visits to Thailand good news for Chonburi tourism, TAT rep

 

Picture: Pattaya Update News

 

A tourism rep told Pattaya Update News that visits of luxury cruise liners to Laem Chabang deep sea port would add to the area's tourism potential. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1080172-luxury-liner-visits-to-thailand-good-news-for-chonburi-tourism-tat-rep/