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169 million plastic bags unused at 7-Eleven stores in two months

By The Thaiger

 

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More than 169 million plastic bags have been left unused at Thailand’s 7-Eleven stores in the past two months – more than 33 million baht value alone but also a huge amount of single-use plastic not making its way into the environment.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1083876-169-million-plastic-bags-unused-at-7-eleven-stores-in-two-months/

 

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U.S. lawmakers reach tentative deal to avoid government shutdown

By Richard Cowan and Susan Cornwell

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. congressional negotiators said on Monday they reached a tentative deal on border security funding to avert another partial government shutdown due to start on Saturday, but an aide said it did not include the $5.7 billion President Donald Trump wants for a border wall.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1083846-us-lawmakers-meet-on-border-security-scrambling-to-avert-shutdown/?do=findComment&comment=13836236

 

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Gunman In 2017 Dealership Raid Sentenced To Die

By  Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter

 

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Remains of a truck which exploded Aug. 17, 2017 outside the Mayo Police Station in Pattani province.

 

SONGKHLA — One of several gunmen accused of stealing pickup trucks at gunpoint and killing a hostage was sentenced to death Tuesday by a southern court.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1083885-gunman-in-2017-dealership-raid-sentenced-to-die/

 

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Thai, US soldiers build school ahead of annual exercise

 

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BANGKOK, 12th February 2019 (NNT) – On Monday, soldiers from eight countries, including Thailand and the United States, constructed a school building in the northern Thai province of Tak ahead of this week’s 2019 Cobra Gold light military drills.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1083891-thai-us-soldiers-build-school-ahead-of-annual-cobra-gold-exercise/

 

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Improper Display Of King Portrait Brings Police To Thai Raksa Chart

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

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BANGKOK — Word that a party allied with former leader Thaksin Shinawatra was inappropriately displaying His Majesty the King’s portrait prompted a police visit Tuesday morning.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1083893-improper-display-of-king-portrait-brings-police-to-thai-raksa-chart/

 

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Thailand’s property market surges with Chinese confidence remaining high

By The Thaiger

 

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Chinese investors are still spending big in Thailand’s property market. The country’s ‘teflon’ tourist reputation and uncertain national election outcomes are doing little subdue investor enthusiasm.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1083895-thailand’s-property-market-surges-with-chinese-confidence-remaining-high/

 

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Boom boom on the border – Thailand’s unlikely red-light district

By Tim Newton

 

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PHOTO: The attractions of Thailand’s southern border town usually become apparent after sunset

 

On one side of the Thai/Malaysian border is Sungai Golok, on the Malaysian side it’s the town of Rantau Panjang. The two towns are separated by the Golok River as well as decades of furious fighting between Muslim separatists who want to reclaim some of the southern areas in Thailand under the Malaysian flag.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1083903-boom-boom-on-the-border-–-thailand’s-unlikely-red-light-district/

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Gov't Hits Brakes On Inter-Airport Rail Line Over CP Demands

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

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Station concept art for the proposed rail line to connect three airports. Image: Office of the Eastern Economic Corridor

 

BANGKOK — A project to connect three international airports by high-speed rail was suspended after the conglomerate backing the project changed its terms.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1083941-thai-govt-hits-brakes-on-inter-airport-rail-line-over-cp-demands/

 

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Air in nation’s North is dangerous to breathe

By The Nation

 

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Residents in many northern provinces were on Tuesday breathing air containing more than double the country’s official safe limit of PM2.5, particulates of 2.5 micrograms or smaller per cubic metre, according to the daily update from the Pollution Control Department’s website. (air4thai.pcd.go.th)

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1083944-air-in-northern-thai-provinces-is-dangerous-to-breathe/

 

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UPDATE: Speedboat captain charged, two Chinese tourists remain in hospital

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

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A speedboat captain has now been charged over a “reckless act causing injury” but the captain is denying the charge. Two Chinese tourists remain in hospital following Saturday’s collision between the tour boat and a moored small oil tanker just off the east coast of Phuket.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1083948-update-speedboat-captain-charged-two-chinese-tourists-remain-in-hospital/

 

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Lady Gaga and Letitia Wright used their awards speeches to talk about mental health and it was perfect

by Conrad Duncan

 

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Winners at the Baftas and Grammys used their platform to shout out important causes last night.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1083981-lady-gaga-and-letitia-wright-used-their-awards-speeches-to-talk-about-mental-health-and-it-was-perfect/

 

 

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Is Bohemian Rhapsody really an award-worthy film? Have your say

by Hajra Rahim & Telegraph Readers

 

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"Rami Malek absolutely breathed the part," says reader Pacelli Trevor of Rami Malek's portrayal of Freddie Mercury in the film Bohemian Rhapsody CREDIT: ALEX BAILEY

 

The Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody received a less than friendly reception from the majority of critics on its release, but lukewarm reviews have done little to hinder the film's commercial success.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1083983-is-bohemian-rhapsody-really-an-award-worthy-film-have-your-say/

 

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Thai Raksa Chart vows to keep campaigning despite rejection of its PM candidate

By The Nation

 

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Key leaders of Thai Raksa Chart Party on Tuesday vowed to continue campaigning for votes even though its decision to nominate Princess Ubolratana as its sole PM candidate was shot down. 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1083986-thai-raksa-chart-vows-to-keep-campaigning-despite-rejection-of-its-pm-candidate/

 

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Al-Araibi thanked prison officials, fellow detainees for their care and help

By The Nation

 

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Much-publicised Bahraini fugitive footballer Hakeem al-Araibi on Monday thanked Thai prison officials and other detainees for their care and help during his two-and-a-half month stay in jail, Corrections Department chief Narat Sawetanun said on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1083987-al-araibi-thanked-prison-officials-fellow-detainees-for-their-care-and-help/

 

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Fishermen call for official help in removing sunken trawlers from Pak Phanang River

By Krissana Thiwatsirikul 
The Nation

 

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Fishermen in Nakhon Si Thammarat’s Pak Phanang district have called for the authorities’ help to remove nearly 10 trawlers that were left partially sunken in the Pak Phanang River.

 

Full Story: 
https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1083989-fishermen-call-for-official-help-in-removing-sunken-trawlers-from-pak-phanang-river/

 

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Voice TV suspended for 15 days for airing ‘provocative’ content

By Sirivish Toomgum 
The Nation

 

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The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) issued an administrative order suspending the operation of digital TV broadcaster Voice TV for 15 days for allegedly airing provocative content.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1083937-voice-tv-ordered-off-the-air-15-days/?do=findComment&comment=13838163

 

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Asean credibility at stake if RCEP  not concluded this year, forum hears

By Phuwit Limviphuwat 
The Nation

 

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Concluding the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will be the biggest challenge during Thailand’s Asean chairmanship this year, as failing to do so will gravely damage the credibility of the Southeast Asian grouping, international relations experts cautioned on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084002-asean-credibility-at-stake-if-rcep-not-concluded-this-year-forum-hears/

 

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Food vendor nabbed for ketamine delivery sideline

By Khanathit Srihirundaj 
The Nation

 

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A 24-year-old food vendor who was arrested on Tuesday morning over his illegal sideline of delivering ketamine, claimed that he had done it because he needed the cash to take care of his young daughter and pay long-overdue instalments on his motorcycle, according to police.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084003-food-vendor-nabbed-for-ketamine-delivery-sideline/

 

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Cabinet nod for transfer of senior Education Ministry officials

By The Nation

 

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File photo: Education Minister Teerakiat Jareonsettasin

 

The Cabinet on Tuesday approved the transfer of two senior Education Ministry officials, Education Minister Teerakiat Jareonsettasin said.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084004-cabinet-nod-for-transfer-of-senior-education-ministry-officials/

 

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