webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 169 million plastic bags unused at 7-Eleven stores in two months By The Thaiger 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 UPDATE: 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Gunman In 2017 Dealership Raid Sentenced To Die By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Three die in Phuket crashes in two separate incidents By Kritsada Mueanhawong Three motorbike riders have died in two separate incidents in Phuket, last night and early this morning. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1083886-three-die-in-phuket-crashes-in-two-separate-incidents/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Thailand to send progress report on human trafficking to US this April BANGKOK, 12th February 2019 (NNT) - Thailand will send a progress report on its anti-human trafficking operations to the US on April 5. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1083889-thailand-to-send-progress-report-on-human-trafficking-to-us-this-april/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Thai, US soldiers build school ahead of annual exercise 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Improper Display Of King Portrait Brings Police To Thai Raksa Chart By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Thailand’s property market surges with Chinese confidence remaining high By The Thaiger 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Boom boom on the border – Thailand’s unlikely red-light district By Tim Newton 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Thailand is still among the most affordable destinations for expat retirees FILE photo Thailand is one of the most affordable destinations in the world for expat retirees, according to International Living’s Annual Global Retirement Index 2019. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1083914-thailand-is-still-among-the-most-affordable-destinations-for-expat-retirees/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 VOICE TV Ordered Off The Air 15 Days By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer Voice TV logo. Image: Voice TV / Wikimedia Commons BANGKOK — A television channel previously sanctioned by authorities for its content has again been ordered off the air. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1083937-voice-tv-ordered-off-the-air-15-days/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 British man arrested for overstay, investigations into his selling of tours continues By Kritsada Mueanhawong Krabi Immigration officers have arrested a British man for overstaying his visa by 262 days. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1083938-british-man-arrested-for-overstay-investigations-into-his-selling-of-tours-continues/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Gov't Hits Brakes On Inter-Airport Rail Line Over CP Demands By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Air in nation’s North is dangerous to breathe By The Nation 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 UPDATE: Speedboat captain charged, two Chinese tourists remain in hospital By Kritsada Mueanhawong 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 DPM Somkid calls for speedy distribution of fiscal budgets BANGKOK, 12th February 2019 (NNT) - Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has called for the speedy distribution of the fiscal budget to ensure continued investments. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1083954-somkid-calls-for-speedy-distribution-of-fiscal-budgets/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Lady Gaga and Letitia Wright used their awards speeches to talk about mental health and it was perfect by Conrad Duncan screen grab from indy100.com 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Is Bohemian Rhapsody really an award-worthy film? Have your say by Hajra Rahim & Telegraph Readers "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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Marvel is bringing four new TV shows to streaming BY JOE ANDERTON UNIVERSAL Hot off the heels of the sad cancellation of Daredevil and Luke Cage (and the, ahem, welcome cancellation of Iron Fist), Marvel has announced four new TV shows to stream online. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1083984-marvel-is-bringing-four-new-tv-shows-to-streaming/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Cabinet approves extra Songkran holiday, making it five-day weekend By The Nation File photo The Cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to make April 12 an extra holiday for Songkran, making the Songkran weekend a five-day holiday period. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1083985-cabinet-approves-extra-songkran-holiday-making-it-five-day-weekend/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Thai Raksa Chart vows to keep campaigning despite rejection of its PM candidate By The Nation 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Al-Araibi thanked prison officials, fellow detainees for their care and help By The Nation File photo 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Fishermen call for official help in removing sunken trawlers from Pak Phanang River By Krissana Thiwatsirikul The Nation 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Bodies of suspected insurgents taken by helicopter to hospital By The Nation The Army on Tuesday used a helicopter to fly the bodies of two suspected insurgents from their hideout on a mountain in Narathiwat province to Narathiwat Hospital for autopsy. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1083990-bodies-of-suspected-insurgents-taken-by-helicopter-to-hospital/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 PM shrugs off calls to join TV debate By Kas Chanwanpen The Nation File photo: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday declined a call for him to join a televised prime ministerial debate, warning voters not to be influenced merely by words. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1083992-pm-shrugs-off-calls-to-join-tv-debate/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Chinese man arrested on Samui after allegedly murdering Bangkok woman By The Nation A Chinese man was arrested on Koh Samui in Surat Thani on Tuesday, a day after he allegedly strangled a Bangkok condo owner. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1083871-woman-strangled-while-showing-room-to-chinese-man-who-previously-stole-from-her/?do=findComment&comment=13838154 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Voice TV suspended for 15 days for airing ‘provocative’ content By Sirivish Toomgum The Nation 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Asean credibility at stake if RCEP not concluded this year, forum hears By Phuwit Limviphuwat The Nation 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Food vendor nabbed for ketamine delivery sideline By Khanathit Srihirundaj The Nation 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Cabinet nod for transfer of senior Education Ministry officials By The Nation 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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