Video: Bangkok student cheats death - comes off bike on bridge and plunges into the Chao Phraya

 

 

Dash cam footage from the Sathorn (Taksin) Bridge in Bangkok showed the moment when a 19 year old student lost control of his motorcycle on Wednesday. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081558-video-bangkok-student-cheats-death-comes-off-bike-on-bridge-and-plunges-into-the-chao-phraya/

 

Chiang Mai bracing for 8.5% rise in Chinese tourists at New Year

 

Picture: Nation TV

 

The Nation TV reported that two Chinese airlines had requested increased flights and more Chinese than last year would be visiting the northern Thai city. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081565-chiang-mai-bracing-for-85-rise-in-chinese-tourists-at-new-year/

 

Tham Luang Cave Complex To Become Historical Park

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

Bicycles of the 13 footballers and their coach were parked outside the Luang Cave complex in June 2018.

 

CHIANG RAI — Efforts are underway to turn a cave complex where 13 young footballers and their coach were trapped into a national historical park.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081567-tham-luang-cave-complex-to-become-historical-park/

 

Phang Nga man kicked to death by domestic elephant

By The Nation

 

 

A man was kicked to death by a domestic elephant while he was delivering food to a group of elephants at a tourism business in Phang Nga's Muang district.
 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081570-phang-nga-man-kicked-to-death-by-domestic-elephant/

 

The Indians are coming! And they're not "Cheap Charlies", say the TAT

 

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand have sent out an upbeat message about visitors from India. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081573-the-indians-are-coming-and-theyre-not-cheap-charlies-say-the-tat/

 

‘I Don’t Know What To Do’ About Smog: Bangkok Governor

By Jintamas Saksornchai, Staff Reporter

 

A drone flies Thursday morning near City Hall and the Grand Swing in Bangkok. Inset, Bangkok Gov. Aswin Kwanmuang in a Matichon photo.

 

BANGKOK — After deploying water cannons and drones to combat unhealthy smog that shows no sign of abating, Bangkok’s governor Thursday called an emergency expert meeting to discuss solutions to the surging pollution, saying “I don’t know what to do.”

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081579-‘i-don’t-know-what-to-do’-about-smog-bangkok-governor/

 

UPDATE:

 

Polish, Canadian tourists die within hours while swimming in Krabi

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

Artur Wojcicki, 49, from Poland, died after he was pulled from the water at Noppharat Thara Beach at about midday. Photo: Ao Nang Police

 

PHUKET: A Polish tourist swimming at Ao Nang and a Canadian tourist swimming at Phi Phi Island have died

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081532-polish-tourist-found-drowned-off-the-coast-of-krabi/?do=findComment&comment=13791986

 

UPDATE:

 

Aswin calls on experts to help tackle Bangkok's air pollution problem

By The Nation

 

 

Bangkok governor Pol General Aswin Kwanmuang on Thursday called on experts to give advice on how best to tackle the severe air pollution that has blanketed the city.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081579-‘i-don’t-know-what-to-do’-about-smog-bangkok-governor/?do=findComment&comment=13792016

 

Lampang Police Chief Suspended After ‘Three-Finger Salute’ Incident

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

 

LAMPANG — The top police official of northern Lampang province was suspended Thursday, weeks after an activist flashed an anti-junta hand gesture during a deputy prime minister’s visit there.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081590-lampang-police-chief-suspended-after-‘three-finger-salute’-incident/

 

Smartly dressed farang caught on CCTV brazenly shoplifting in Market Village Hua Hin

  

 

This is the moment a smartly dressed middle aged Western man was caught on CCTV stealing a 690 baht from bag from a shop in Market Village Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081595-smartly-dressed-farang-caught-on-cctv-brazenly-shoplifting-in-market-village-hua-hin/

 

Thai immigration considers forcing some retirees to show 800k in bank EVERY THREE MONTHS: report

 

 

 

Thai immigration is considering forcing some retirees to show a bank statement with 800,000 baht balance every three months.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081616-thai-immigration-considers-forcing-some-retirees-to-show-800k-in-bank-every-three-months-report/

 

Australian woman’s traumatic time locked in Thai detention for 12 days

Aussie woman Claire Licciardo spent 12 days locked in a Thai detention centre living her worst nightmare. This is what happened.

Stephanie Bedo

EXCLUSIVE

 

Ms Licciardo pictured outside Bangkok Hospital where she used to take clients for cosmetic surgery with her former business.Source:Facebook

 

Claire Licciardo knew Thai detention would be bad, but she never imagined how “horrific” conditions would be and the “blatant disregard” for humanity she saw.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081624-australian-woman’s-traumatic-time-locked-in-thai-detention-for-12-days/

 

Former head of Chula savings co-op jailed for 20 years

By The Nation

 

 

Sawat Saengbangpla, the 80-year-old former chairman of Chulalongkorn University Savings Co-operative, was sentenced to 20-years in jail on Thursday after being found guilty of money laundering linked to a lottery-investment scam.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081629-former-head-of-chula-savings-co-op-jailed-for-20-years/

 

Courts will decide footballer Hakeem's fate: 'Big Joke'

By Jintamas Saksornchai, Staff Reporter

 

A file photo of Hakeem AlAraibi.

 

BANGKOK — Thailand is open to considering appeals by FIFA and Australia for the release of a Bahraini footballer detained two months despite holding refugee status, the immigration chief said Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081646-courts-will-decide-footballer-hakeems-fate-big-joke/

 

Thailand's Central Group confirms $200 million investment in Grab's local unit

By Chayut Setboonsarng

 

FILE PHOTO: The helmet of a Grab bike rider is seen during rush hour traffic in Jakarta, Indonesia, July 18, 2016. REUTERS/Iqro Rinaldi

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - TksThailand's Central Group, the country's largest retail conglomorate, confirmed on Thursday it will invest $200 million in a local entity of Singapore-based ride-hailing application Grab.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081647-thailands-central-group-confirms-200-million-investment-in-grabs-local-unit/

 

Alternatives to Chinese money sought for high-speed rail

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

A file photo of junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha checking out a model train.

 

BANGKOK — Foreign loans for the Thai-Chinese, high-speed rail project will be minimal and not bound to China’s whims, officials said.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081650-alternatives-to-chinese-money-sought-for-high-speed-rail/

 

Mother calls on police to probe 'suicides' of son, daughter-in-law

By The Nation

 

A mother on Thursday called on police to investigate the deaths of her son and her daughter-in-law who were found hanged by the same rope in a tapioca plantation in Lampang.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081652-mother-calls-on-police-to-probe-suicides-of-son-daughter-in-law/

 

Former head of Chula savings co-op jailed for 20 years

By The Nation

 

 

Sawat Saengbangpla, the 80-year-old former chairman of Chulalongkorn University Savings Co-operative, was sentenced to 20-years in jail on Thursday after being found guilty of money laundering linked to a lottery-investment scam.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081655-former-head-of-chula-savings-co-op-jailed-for-20-years/

 

His Majesty pays boy’s medical costs after Phang Nga dog attack

By The Nation

 

 

His Majesty the King helped pay for medical care for a seven-year-old boy savaged by four stray dogs in Phang Nga. He is recovering in a Phuket Hospital.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081657-his-majesty-pays-boy’s-medical-costs-after-phang-nga-dog-attack/

 

Highland rolls out Bangkok's biggest weed fest yet

By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter

 

 

BANGKOK — A pro-cannabis festival will return for its fifth year and the first time since medical marijuana was made legal to a much bigger venue.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081658-highland-rolls-out-bangkoks-biggest-weed-fest-yet/

 

Russian man in critical condition after car slams into house

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

The driver, Russian expat Artem Primak, was recovered unconscious from the vehicle by rescue workers and rushed to Vachira Phuket Hopistal last night. Photo: Supplied

 

PHUKET:-- A Russian expat is in critical condition at Dibuk Hospital after his car slammed into a house in Kata last night (Jan 30).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081659-russian-man-in-critical-condition-after-car-slams-into-house/

 

Rawai villagers appeal for help amid fraud charges

By Jessada Chantharak 
The Nation

 

 

Five impoverished residents of Rawai in Phuket's Muang district say they were tricked into opening bank accounts that were used in romance scams.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081660-rawai-villagers-appeal-for-help-amid-fraud-charges/

 

Condo demand still strong in capital, resort cities, says property company

By The Nation

 

Anukul Ratpitaksanti, managing director of Plus Property Co Ltd

 

The condominium market continues to grow due to the real demand of residents as well as from investors, according to Plus Property Co Ltd, a full-service professional property and facility management agency.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081661-condo-demand-still-strong-in-capital-resort-cities-says-property-company/

 

Man held for fake pollution death report

By Suriya Patathayo 
The Nation

 

 

Police have arrested a 36-year-old Thai man for allegedly running a fake news website that published a report about a “death” after exposure to airborne particulates 2.5 microns in diameter and smaller. The story reportedly caused anxiety in the wake of PM2.5 dust blanketing Greater Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081662-man-held-for-fake-pollution-death-report/

 

British man barricades self in Phuket Town condo

By The Phuket News

 

 

Phuket Tourist Police attempt to talk to the man, 50-year-old David Maclea, at the condo earlier today (Jan 31). photo: Phuket Tourist Police

 

PHUKET:-- Tourist Police have expressed concern for the well-being of a British man who has barricaded himself in a condo in Phuket Town for more than two weeks.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081664-british-man-barricades-self-in-phuket-town-condo/

 

New measures for Phuket’s growing drug problem

By The Phuket News

 

Phuket Vice Governor, Supoj Rotreuang Na Nongkhai held a meeting to address the island’s drug ’epidemic’. Photo: Phuket PR

 

PHUKET:-- Phuket’s drug ‘epidemic’ has not improved since new strategies were adopted to tackle the problem in November, 2018, according to Phuket Vice Governor, Supoj Rotreuang Na Nongkhai.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081666-new-measures-for-phuket’s-growing-drug-problem/

 

PEA and KBank develop app, provide funding, to install rooftop solar

By The Nation

 

 

Thinking about going solar at home? The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has joined forces with KBank to develop the PEA Solar Hero Application, the first of its kind in Thailand and aimed at helping people generate their own solar power by installing a rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081668-pea-and-kbank-develop-app-provide-funding-to-install-rooftop-solar/

 

S Korean arrested for holding Japanese investors

By Suriya Patathayo 
The Nation

 

 

Police has arrested a South Korean man who was accused of allegedly duping three Japanese tourists via social media to trick them out of around Bt2.64 million on the stock market.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081669-s-korean-arrested-for-holding-japanese-investors/

 

CONFIRMED: Foreigners now need to keep 800k in Thai bank for three months AFTER retirement extension is granted

 

Immigration chief Police Lieutenant General Surachet Hakpal//File photo

 

Thai immigration have announced a major change regarding the financial requirements needed when applying for an extension of stay based on retirement, often referred to as a retirement visa.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081671-foreigners-now-need-to-keep-800k-in-thai-bank-for-three-months-after-retirement-extension-is-granted/

 

Kate Spade's niece Rachel Brosnahan is the new face of her label

 

Rachel Brosnahan has won two Golden Globes for The Marvelous Mrs Maisel / FRANCES VALENTINE

 

The niece of the late fashion designer Kate Spade has been named as the new face of her label.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081676-kate-spades-niece-rachel-brosnahan-is-the-new-face-of-her-label/