‘Overshooting’ baht raises fears of sluggish growth

By WICHIT CHAITRONG 
THE NATION

 

 

WITH THE stronger baht constraining Thai economic growth, other small emerging market economies are facing the risk of recession, economists warn.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082163-‘overshooting’-baht-raises-fears-of-sluggish-growth/

Doctors warn against burning of joss papers

By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM 
THE NATION

 

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DOCTORS have urged people not to burn joss paper as offerings and limit incense-burning during Chinese New Year celebrations this week to prevent hazardous emissions.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082165-doctors-warn-against-burning-of-joss-papers/

 

Brit in Phuket Town condo saga continues amid fears of nine-story jump

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

David Maclean is seen from a window at the back of the ninth-storey condo in Phuket Town. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: The saga of a British man who has barricaded himself in a condo in Phuket Town amid a tenancy dispute continued yesterday (Feb 2) as the fire brigade was called in amid fears he might jump from the ninth-floor unit, prompting emergency services to respond and a visit by the Phuket Governor.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082166-brit-in-phuket-town-condo-saga-continues-amid-fears-of-nine-story-jump/

 

Four dead in Korat as pickups crash on curve

By Prasit Tangprasert 
The Nation

 

 

Four people were killed and another was seriously injured when two pickup trucks collided head-on in Nakhon Ratchasima early Sunday morning.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082169-four-dead-in-korat-as-pickups-crash-on-curve/

 

Bed-ridden man rescued from dirty shophouse

By Jessada Chantharak 
The Nation

 

 

Police on Sunday came to the rescue of an ailing, bed-ridden Thai man in his 30s at a roadside shophouse in Bangkok’s Lat Phrao istrict after a citizen alerted the Pavena Foundation for Women and Children on Saturday that the man had called for help from passers-by.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082183-bed-ridden-man-rescued-from-dirty-shophouse-in-bangkok/

 

Chinese New Year likely to see record consumer spending

By Anant Chantarasoot 
The Nation

 

 

Thai people with ethnic Chinese ancestry went shopping in Bangkok’s Yaowarat area on Sunday for items to be used for the worship of their gods and ancestors on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082194-chinese-new-year-likely-to-see-record-consumer-spending/

 

Two men killed as truck crashes into SUV

By The Nation

 

 

A Thai man and a Chinese man, who had pulled over to the side of a road in Pathum Thani province early on Sunday to attend to a call of nature and were returning to their Toyota Fortuner, were killed when a trailer truck crashed into their SUV.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082211-two-men-killed-as-truck-crashes-into-suv-in-pathum-thani/

 

Leopard cub smuggled on a Thai Airways flight from Bangkok to India

By The Thaiger

 

 

A one month old leopard has been found in a passenger’s hand luggage after landing in Chennai, India after a Thai Airways flight from Bangkok. The young leopard was weak and dehydrated when it was discovered.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082233-leopard-cub-smuggled-on-a-thai-airways-flight-from-bangkok-to-india/

 

Uncertain future stares at stateless Chiang Rai hilltribes

By CHULARAT SAENGPASSA 
THE NATION 
CHIANG RAI

 

 

AMONG the hilltribes of northern Chiang Rai province, children typically grow up without Thai citizenship, resulting in unnecessary complications that dog them into adulthood.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082265-uncertain-future-stares-at-stateless-chiang-rai-hilltribes/

 

All of Bangkok breathing easier

By The Nation

 

Photo courtesy of FM91 Trafficpro

 

The air pollution situation in Greater Bangkok improved on Sunday morning, with all areas reporting safe levels of airborne particulates 2.5 microns or less in diameter (PM2.5).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082274-all-of-bangkok-breathing-easier/

 

Alarm bells ring over rubber plantation fire

By The Nation

 

 

A huge fire ravaged a 400-rai rubber plantation in Chacheongsao province and also raised worries of adding to Bangkok’s air-pollution woes.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082293-alarm-bells-ring-over-rubber-plantation-fire-in-chacheongsao/

 

Loss of wetlands could be devastating: experts

By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM 
THE NATION

 

Photo from: www.unep-aewa.org

 

Damaging projects, ignorance of their importance a major threat to Mekong region.

 

WETLANDS are still being systematically destroyed in the Mekong River region despite wide international consensus that it is humanity’s best chance to avert a climate apocalypse, experts said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082295-loss-of-wetlands-could-be-devastating-experts/ 

 

Most undecided yet which parties to vote for

 

 

Poll finds most people undecided about which parties to vote for

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082296-most-undecided-yet-which-parties-to-vote-for/

 

Democrats unveil ten policies to make Bangkok livable, clean, safe

 

 

Democrat party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva today presented ten policies to upgrade the livelihood of the people in Bangkok by making the city “livable, beautiful, clean, safe and with opportunities”.

 

Source: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082298-democrats-unveil-ten-policies-to-make-bangkok-livable-clean-safe/

 

Bangkok sounds smoke alarm for expanding Asean capitals

By Khan Sophirom

 

 

Bangkok is choking as military drones and fire trucks fight to bring air pollution under control. Schools have closed, people are encouraged to stay indoors and others have armed themselves with face masks.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082299-bangkok-sounds-smoke-alarm-for-expanding-asean-capitals/

 

eCommerce in Thailand grew to  Bt3.2 trillion  last year: ETDA

By The Nation

 

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Thai eCommerce grew the most in the Asean region last year, due to changes in consumer behaviour, and its value is expected to hit Bt3.2 trillion, the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082300-ecommerce-in-thailand-grew-to -bt32-trillion -last-year-etda/

 

Food industry hits alarm button over baht appreciation

By PHUWIT LIMVIPHUWAT 
THE NATION

 

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Food industry representatives are urging the Bank of Thailand (BOT) and the Finance Ministry to address worries that the baht will appreciate this year, dampening exports and reducing the income of local farmers. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082301-food-industry-hits-alarm-button-over-baht-appreciation/

 

Trump says U.S. military intervention in Venezuela 'an option,' Russia objects

By Brian Ellsworth

 

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting to "discuss fighting human trafficking on the southern border" in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., February 1, 2019. REUTERS/Jim Young

 

CARACAS (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said military intervention in Venezuela was "an option" as Western nations boost pressure on socialist leader Nicolas Maduro to step down, while the troubled OPEC nation's ally Russia warned against "destructive meddling."

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082302-trump-says-us-military-intervention-in venezuela an-option-russia-objects/

 

Queen Elizabeth to be evacuated in case of Brexit unrest - media

 

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Queen Elizabeth poses, after recording her annual Christmas Day message in the White Drawing Room of Buckingham Palace, in central London, Britain, in this undated pool picture released on December 24, 2018. REUTERS/John Stillwell/Pool/File photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British officials have revived Cold War emergency plans to relocate the royal family should there be riots in London if Britain suffers a disruptive departure from the European Union next month, two Sunday newspapers reported.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082303-queen-elizabeth-to-be-evacuated-in-case-of brexit-unrest-media/

 

Nissan scraps plan to build new X-Trail model in Britain

By Costas Pitas

 

FILE PHOTO: A Nissan logo is seen at a car dealership in Sunderland, Britain June 29, 2016. REUTERS/Andrew Yates/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Carmaker Nissan has scrapped plans to build its new X-Trail SUV in Britain and will produce it solely in Japan, warning two months before Brexit that uncertainty over Britain's departure was making it harder to plan for the future.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082304-nissan scraps-plan-to-build-new-x-trail-model-in-britain/

 

Pope arrives in UAE for historic Gulf visit, condemns Yemen war

By Sylvia Westall and Philip Pullella

 

Pope Francis speaks to reporters aboard a plane on the way to Abu Dhabi February 3, 2019. REUTERS/Tony Gentile/Pool

 

ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Sunday became the first pontiff to set foot on the Arabian Peninsula, just hours after issuing his strongest condemnation yet of the war in Yemen, where his host the United Arab Emirates has a leading military role.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082305-pope-arrives-in-uae-for-historic-gulf-visit-condemns-yemen-war/

 

Trump wants U.S. military in Iraq to 'watch Iran' - CBS interview

By Doina Chiacu

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump holds a news conference to mark six months since the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, in the White House East Room in Washington, U.S., June 29, 2018. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said it was important to keep a U.S. military presence in Iraq so that Washington can keep a close eye on Iran "because Iran is a real problem," according to a CBS interview to be broadcast on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082310-trump-wants-us-military-in-iraq-to-watch-iran-cbs-interview/

 

War on smokers: Smoking outside condos, public buildings officially BANNED

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Thailand's continuing war on smokers as been ratcheted up a notch. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082317-war-on-smokers-smoking-outside-condos-public-buildings-officially-banned/

 

War on smokers: Smoking rooms at airports scrapped

 

 

The Thai airports authority have decided to scrap smoking rooms at all their airports effective immediately. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082320-war-on-smokers-smoking-rooms-at-airports-scrapped/

 

Exercise Cobra Gold 2019 to Kick Off on February 12, 2019

U.S. Embassy & Counsulate in Thailand

 

Lt. Gen. Sontaya Rungsritong, Royal Thai Army commander for Area 2 of Exercise Cobra Gold 2018, gives a speech at a ceremony, Feb. 22, 2018 in Korat, Kingdom of Thailand.//Photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Silvers

 

BANGKOK, Thailand -- The 38th iteration of the annual theater security cooperation event Exercise Cobra Gold 2019 is taking place February 12 to February 23, 2019 at various locations throughout the Kingdom of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082323-exercise-cobra-gold-2019-to-kick-off-on-february-12-2019/

 

Cough it up! Cheapest Thai cigarettes set to be 93 baht from October

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The days of being able to smoke Thai cigarettes for 60 baht will soon be over. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082324-cough-it-up-cheapest-thai-cigarettes-set-to-be-93-baht-from-october/

 

"You can't live in Thailand" - country becomes hub of "Black Snow"

 

 

A furious resident at a housing estate in Chonburi has gone online to tell the world that no one can live in Thailand any more. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082325-you-cant-live-in-thailand-country-becomes-hub-of-black-snow/

 

Queues form as MP candidates register their applications

By The Nation

 

 

Veterans and young politicians from all over the country came together to register their applications as MP candidates on Monday, the first day of registration.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082330-queues-form-as-mp-candidates-register-their-applications/

 

Phuket rallies after fire devastates Surin Islands sea gypsy village

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

The fire ripped through the village, destroying 67 homes. Photo: DNP

 

PHUKET: The Phuket Tourist Association is collecting donations to provide relief for the sea gypsy villagers in the Surin Islands whose homes were devastated by fire last night (Feb 3).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082335-phuket-rallies-after-fire-devastates-surin-islands-sea-gypsy-village/

 

Pheu Thai’s PM picks seen as ‘most attractive’

By KAS CHANWANPEN 
THE NATION

 

 

Political scientist does not expect projunta party to make a big impact among voters.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1082339-pheu-thai’s-pm-picks-seen-as-‘most-attractive’/