rooster59 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Phuket airport braces for Chinese New Year Planes were touching down at Phuket International Airport every five to 10 minutes this morning (Feb 2). Image: AoT PHUKET: Phuket International Airport is expected to receive more than half a million arrivals in the next 10 days as Phuket becomes a focal point for Chinese New Year celebrations, which get underway on Tuesday (Feb 5). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082017-phuket-airport-braces-for-chinese-new-year/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 The week that was in Thailand news: Don't expect schools to educate your kids - in Thailand or anywhere else! It was past my bedtime in March 1974. It was a school day next day and I expected that my mother would have already shooed me upstairs. She didn't. It was a bit mysterious but there was something that she wanted me to stay up and watch. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081997-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-dont-expect-schools-to-educate-your-kids-in-thailand-or-anywhere-else/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 Construction worker wins life-changing Bt12m lottery prize By The Nation Forty-year-old construction worker Detnarong Tembab's life turned upside down on Friday when he won the Bt12 million first prize in the government's February 1 lottery. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082024-construction-worker-wins-life-changing-bt12m-lottery-prize/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 Tourists flock to Nan to see cherry tree blossoms By The Nation Tourists flocked to the northern province of Nan this weekend to witness the beauty of wild Himalayan cherry tree blossoms, widely known as “Thai sakura”, at a research station in Nanoi district. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082025-tourists-flock-to-nan-to-see-cherry-tree-blossoms/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 Hackers are coming soon to a Thai business near you: Kaspersky Lab By Asina Pornwasin The Nation Weekend Maxim Frolov, vice president of global sales for Kaspersky Lab recently sat down with The Nation Weekend to share his perspectives on cybersecurity in 2019. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082026-hackers-are-coming-soon-to-a-thai-business-near-you-kaspersky-lab/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 How family businesses can smarten up By Verena Siow Special to The Nation Verena Siow According to physicists and scientists, the speed at which we think is 193,121 metres per second. Imagine the opportunities that could abound if a business was able to move and evolve as fast as the speed of thought. Being an ultra-fast-moving business means no longer playing the catch-up game but being on par with disruptors in terms of innovation or new products, or even being ahead. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082027-how-family-businesses-can-smarten-up/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 Powering up SOLAR ENERGY ambitions By Asina Pornwasin The Nation Weekend Project at Chiang Mai UNIVERSITY WILL SHOWCASE BENEFITS OF RENEWABLE ENERGY Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082033-powering-up-solar-energy-ambitions/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 Virginia governor denies being in racist yearbook photo By Jason Lange and Idrees Ali FILE PHOTO: Democratic candidate for governor Ralph Northam speaks after his election night victory at the campus of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, November 7, 2017. REUTERS/Aaron P. Bernstein/File Photo (Reuters) - Virginia Governor Ralph Northam on Saturday resisted mounting pressure from his Democratic party that he resign, denying that he appeared in a racist yearbook photo while admitting he once wore blackface in a dance contest. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082034-virginia-governor-denies-being-in-racist-yearbook-photo/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 Egypt unveils ancient burial site, home to 50 mummies By Sayed Sheasha and Mohamed Zaki Mummies are seen inside a tomb during the presentation of a new discovery at Tuna el-Gebel archaeological site in Minya Governorate, Egypt, February 2, 2019. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh MINYA (Reuters) - Egyptian archaeologists uncovered a tomb containing 50 mummies dating back to the Ptolemaic era, in Minya, south of Cairo, the ministry of antiquities said on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082036-egypt-unveils-ancient-burial-site-home-to-50-mummies/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 Russia suspends nuclear arms treaty after U.S. says to pull out By Vladimir Soldatkin FILE PHOTO: Russian servicemen equip an Iskander tactical missile system at the Army-2015 international military-technical forum in Kubinka, outside Moscow, Russia, June 17, 2015. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin/File Photo MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia has suspended the Cold War-era Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty, President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday, after the United States announced it would withdraw from the arms control pact, accusing Moscow of violations. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082037-russia-suspends-nuclear-arms-treaty-after-us-says-to-pull-out/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 Son strikes late as gritty Tottenham go second Soccer Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - February 2, 2019 Tottenham's Son Heung-min celebrates after the match Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs Feb 2 (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-Min scored his second goal in four days as the London side eventually saw off battling Newcastle United 1-0 at Wembley and leapfrogged Manchester City into second place in the Premier League. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082039-son-strikes-late-as-gritty-tottenham-go-second/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 Another derby debacle as Fulham lose at Palace Soccer Football - Premier League - Crystal Palace v Fulham - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - February 2, 2019 Fulham's Sergio Rico saves a shot from Crystal Palace's Michy Batshuayi in the build up to the second goal Action Images via Reuters/Tony O'Brien (Reuters) - CRYSTAL PALACE 2 FULHAM 0 A moment of magic from substitute Michy Batshuayi set up Crystal Palace's second goal for Jeffrey Schlupp in the 2-0 win over Fulham, who became the first side in top-flight history to lose eight successive London derbies. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082040-another-derby-debacle-as-fulham-lose-at-palace/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 Wolves match club record with 3-1 win at Everton Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - February 2, 2019 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Ruben Neves celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine (Reuters) - EVERTON 1 WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 3 Wolverhampton Wanderers equalled their highest tally of 11 victories in a Premier League season, dating back to their 2010-2011 campaign, with an impressive 3-1 win at Everton on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082041-wolves-match-club-record-with-3-1-win-at-everton/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 Burnley net late penalty to leave Saints with just a point By Simon Evans Soccer Football - Premier League - Burnley v Southampton - Turf Moor, Burnley, Britain - February 2, 2019 Southampton's Jack Stephens concedes a penalty as Burnley's Peter Crouch looks on Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff BURNLEY, England (Reuters) - BURNLEY 1 SOUTHAMPTON 1 Burnley had waited 67 Premier League games to get a penalty and when they were finally awarded one it proved to be highly valuable -- earning them a point in a late 1-1 draw with fellow strugglers Southampton at Turf Moor on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082043-burnley-net-late-penalty-to-leave-saints-with-just-a-point/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 Sala would be "proud" of Cardiff's 2-0 win over Bournemouth - Warnock Soccer Football - Premier League - Cardiff City v AFC Bournemouth - Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Britain - February 2, 2019 A Cardiff City fan holds up a scarf paying tribute to Emiliano Sala during the match REUTERS/Rebecca Naden (Reuters) - CARDIFF CITY 2 BOURNEMOUTH AFC 0 Cardiff City boss Neil Warnock said that missing striker Emiliano Sala, who is presumed dead following a plane crash, would have been proud of his team following their 2-0 Premier League win over Bournemouth on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082044-sala-would-be-proud-of-cardiffs-2-0-win-over-bournemouth-warnock/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 Higuain scores first Chelsea goals, Spurs go second Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Huddersfield Town - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - February 2, 2019 Chelsea's Gonzalo Higuain celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley Chelsea's new signing Gonzalo Higuain netted his first two Premier League goals in Chelsea's 5-0 thrashing of Huddersfield Town while Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min struck late for a 1-0 win over Newcastle United as they moved into second place. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082046-higuain-scores-first-chelsea-goals-spurs-go-second/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 PM reviews administration’s performance Tarin Angskul BANGKOK, 1st February 2019 (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has reported on his administration’s performance in its fourth year in accordance with the national strategy. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082047-pm-reviews-administration’s-performance/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 UTCC expects 58 bil baht cash flow during Spring Festival Tarin Angskul BANGKOK, 2nd February 2019 (NNT) - The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) forecasts 58 billion baht will be spent during Chinese New Year festivities. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082049-utcc-expects-58-bil-baht-cash-flow-during-spring-festival/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 Suvarnabhumi Food Guide program revealed Na-ark Rojanasuvan BANGKOK, 01 February 2019, (NNT) - Suvarnabhumi International Airport has unveiled the Suvarnabhumi Food Guide program, providing passengers with affordable food. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082050-suvarnabhumi-food-guide-program-revealed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 NLA endorses Ethical Standards Bill Tarin Angskul BANGKOK, 2nd February 2019 (NNT) - The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has passed into law the draft Ethical Standards Bill which provides civil servants, state authorities, and governing bodies with ethical guidelines. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082051-nla-endorses-ethical-standards-bill/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 Illegal wildlife hunting scandal – One year on The trial of one of Thailand’s top construction tycoons, Premchai Karnasuta, for alleged illegal wildlife hunting moves into its final stage as the Thong Pha Phum provincial court has scheduled the reading of the verdict on March 19, 2019 according to Seub Nakhasathien Foundation chairman Sasin Chalermlarb, who was speaking on the first anniversary of the incident. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082052-illegal-wildlife-hunting-scandal-–-one-year-on/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 First nesting of a Ridley’s turtle in 23 years on Phang-nga beach After a 23 year absence from the beach in Thai Muang district of the southern Thai province of Phang-nga, Ridley’s turtles have returned to the beaches to breed, causing excitement among park officials. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082053-first-nesting-of-a-ridley’s-turtle-in-23-years-on-phang-nga-beach/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 Most people want PM to use “bitter pill” to deal with smog problem: Suan Dusit Poll Most people in and around Bangkok feel that the smog problem has reached a critical level and that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha should invoke his special powers under Section 44 of the interim Constitution to impose more stringent measures to tackle the problem, according to a Suan Dusit Poll organized by Suan Dusit University. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082056-most-people-want-pm-to-use-“bitter-pill”-to-deal-with-smog-problem-suan-dusit-poll/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 Central African Republic reaches peace deal with armed groups FILE PHOTO: A former ex-Seleka child soldier waits to be released in Bambari, Central African Republic, May 14, 2015. REUTERS/Emmanuel Braun/File Photo CAIRO/BANGUI (Reuters) - The Central African Republic reached a peace deal with 14 armed groups following talks conducted in Khartoum, the United Nations said on Saturday, potentially ushering in a period of stability in the volatile country. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082057-central-african-republic-reaches-peace-deal-with-armed-groups/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 As Venezuelans protest, struggling Maduro seeks early parliament vote By Ana Isabel Martinez and Angus Berwick FILE PHOTO: Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro attends a military exercise in in Caracas, Venezuela February 1, 2019. Miraflores Palace/Handout via REUTERS CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro proposed early parliamentary elections on Saturday, seeking to shore up his crumbling rule after a senior general defected to the opposition and tens of thousands thronged the streets in protest at his government. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082058-as-venezuelans-protest-struggling-maduro-seeks-early-parliament-vote/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 UK would regret no-deal Brexit 'for ever' - business minister By David Milliken Britain's Secretary of State for Business Greg Clark leaves Downing Street in London, Britain January 29, 2019. REUTERS/Toby Melville LONDON (Reuters) - Britain would permanently regret leaving the European Union without a deal, and parliament needs to reach a decision to stop this in the next two weeks, business minister Greg Clark said in a newspaper interview on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082059-uk-would-regret-no-deal-brexit-for-ever-business-minister/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 Eight dead as Philippine soldiers clash with Abu Sayyaf militants MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine troops killed three suspected Abu Sayyaf militants and suffered five fatalities during a firefight on a remote southern island, the military said on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082060-eight-dead-as-philippine-soldiers-clash-with-abu-sayyaf-militants/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 Chinese authorities block access to Australian detained for suspected espionage - lawyers By Philip Wen Yang Hengjun, author and former Chinese diplomat, who is now an Australian citizen, gestures in an unspecified location in Tibet, China, sometime in mid-July, 2014 in this social media image obtained by REUTERS BEIJING (Reuters) - Two lawyers hired by the wife of an Australian detained in Beijing for suspected espionage said they have been denied access to him by Chinese authorities on the grounds that the detainee did not agree to their appointment. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082063-chinese-authorities-block-access-to-australian-detained-for-suspected-espionage-lawyers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 Phuket Opinion: Killer cop playbook By The Phuket News The scene of the street slaying early Jan 19. Image: Screengrab PHUKET: The lack of public interest in a policeman shooting dead an unarmed citizen on the streets of Phuket this past week is plainly disturbing. Is that what people in Phuket consider as run-of-the-mill in 2019? Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082064-phuket-opinion-killer-cop-playbook/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 to continue: Thailand Live Monday 4 Feb 2019 https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082164-thailand-live-monday-4-feb-2019/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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