Hobbled for years, Dolphin Roundabout fully reopened to improve traffic

 

 

PATTAYA:--After years of being crippled, Pattaya’s Dolphin Roundabout has been restored to its original working design.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084477-hobbled-for-years-dolphin-roundabout-fully-reopened-to-improve-traffic/

 

East Pattaya locals complain herd of wild boars roaming area

 

 

PATTAYA:--Soi Khao Talo residents want Pattaya to help catch 30-40 wild boars roaming the nearby woods eating trash and biting people.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084473-east-pattaya-locals-complain-herd-of-wild-boars-roaming-area/

 

 

Pattaya launches random checks to enforce new anti-smoking rules

 



PATTAYA:--Pattaya has begun daily random checks around public buildings, restaurants and other public places to enforce amendments to Thailand’s anti-smoking laws that took effect Feb. 3.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084478-pattaya-launches-random-checks-to-enforce-new-anti-smoking-rules/

 

PEA cleans up Soi Paniadchang wires

 



PATTAYA:--The Provincial Electricity Authority organized and rehung low-hanging utility wires on Soi Paniadchang.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084479-pea-cleans-up-soi-paniadchang-wires/

 

Pattaya prison readies first family-visit day for 2019

 

 

PATTAYA:--Pattaya Remand Prison will host its first family-visit days of 2019 March 25-29.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084480-pattaya-prison-readies-first-family-visit-day-for-2019/

 

Expansion plans for Krabi airport finished by 2022

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

The director-general of the Thai airports' authority has commented on the expansion and refurbishment plans currently being undertaken at Krabi airport in Thailand's south. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084483-expansion-plans-for-krabi-airport-finished-by-2022/

 

Baht bus, taxi drivers lectured about ripping off tourists

 

 

PATTAYA:--About 500 baht bus and taxi drivers learned basic first aid and were lectured about overcharging and unruly behavior in a meeting with top Pattaya city officials and police.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084481-baht-bus-taxi-drivers-lectured-about-ripping-off-tourists/

 

 

Soi Buakhao locals complain about flooding, work to resolve it

 

 

PATTAYA:--Soi Buakhao-area residents complained about flooding. Now they’re complaining about the roadwork needed to solve it.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1083204-soi-buakhao-locals-complain-about-flooding-work-to-resolve-it/

 

Naklua road repaved

 

 

PATTAYA:--Pattaya repaved the road in front of the local Disease Control Department office, which had deteriorated into a swampy mess.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084484-naklua-road-repaved/

 

Burapa Bike Week rocks, rolls Feb. 14



 

PATTAYA:--Burapa Bike Week returns to Pattaya next weekend with big bikes and hard rock.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084482-burapa-bike-week-rocks-rolls-feb-14/

 

 

Cobra Gold troops drink blood from decapitated cobras in annual jungle ceremony

By The Thaiger

 

 

Thailand and US military forces have joined in the opening ceremony for the annual Cobra Gold military exercise. Cobra Gold is the largest biggest military exercise of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region with 29 nations taking part as participants or observers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084488-cobra-gold-troops-drink-blood-from-decapitated-cobras-in-annual-jungle-ceremony/

 

"Ya Dong" seller beats drunk customer to death for kicking his four year old

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Poh Teck Tung rescue foundation who were called to a "Ya Dong" (herbal liquor) stall in Bangkok found a 39 year old Surin man had been beaten to death. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084489-ya-dong-seller-beats-drunk-customer-to-death-for-kicking-his-four-year-old/

 

Pollution improves, but Chiang Mai braced for more

By The Nation

 

Chiang Mai International Airport

 

The haze situation in urban Chiang Mai had improved by Friday morning but remained hazardous enough in some areas that vulnerable groups – small children, the elderly and the infirm – were still being advised to wear facemasks while outdoors.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084490-pollution-improves-but-chiang-mai-braced-for-more/

 

Motorbike driver dies after his head crushed in Udon Thani, truck driver flees

By The Thaiger

 

 

A motorbike driver has died after his head was crushed by a truck and trailer yesterday. The trailer diver fled the scene in Udon Thani.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084507-motorbike-driver-dies-after-his-head-crushed-in-udon-thani-truck-driver-flees/

 

Civil court cases now arranged, tracked online

By Kesinee Taengkhieo 
The Nation

 

 

Citizens can now file requests online for a Civil Court order to assign estate administrators and set court dates via a video call.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084510-civil-court-cases-now-arranged-tracked-online/

 

Mahidol University and CPF to develop liquid food for patients

By The Nation

 

 

Mahidol University Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital and Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) have signed a cooperation pact for "a food development project", for people who are ill and their caretakers.
 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084512-mahidol-university-and-cpf-to-develop-liquid-food-for-patients/

 

Why is Thailand so popular for medical tourists?

By The Thaiger

 

 

Considered to be one of the most popular destinations for contemporary medical tourism, Thailand continues to see a surge in patients seeking top quality, affordable care. From Bangkok to Chiang Mai and the beaches of Phuket, thousands visit annually, combining luxury travel with first-rate quality care, for the ultimate medical tourism holiday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084518-why-is-thailand-so-popular-for-medical-tourists/

 

Annual closure of the Gulf of Thailand - Feb 15-May 15

 

   

CHUMPORN, 15th February 2019 (NNT) – The Fisheries Department has announced the central area of the Gulf of Thailand will be closed until May, affecting Prachuapkirikan, Chumporn and Surat Thani, to allow for a regeneration of marine life.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084521-annual-closure-of-the-gulf-of-thailand-feb-15-may-15/

 

Most Bangkokians don't use ride-hailing apps, study finds

By The Nation

 

 

A survey by Assumption University has found that one-third of Bangkokians have never tried a ride-hailing app as consumers are looking for options, the institution said in a press release issued on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084523-most-bangkokians-dont-use-ride-hailing-apps-study-finds/

 

Breaking Bad movie: Aaron Paul to return as Jesse in sequel film for Netflix

by Clarisse Loughrey

 

 

Aaron Paul will reprise his Breaking Bad role in an upcoming film that will serve as a sequel to the series.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084527-breaking-bad-movie-aaron-paul-to-return-as-jesse-in-sequel-film-for-netflix/

Big Bang Theory cast take part in flash mob as long-running sitcom nears its end

 

 

The cast of The Big Bang Theory have taken part in a flash mob on set as they prepare to wrap up filming on the long-running sitcom.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084528-big-bang-theory-cast-take-part-in-flash-mob-as-long-running-sitcom-nears-its-end/

Frozen 2: Fans think Elsa's outfit has 'gay energy' in the trailer but not everyone is impressed

by Greg Evan

 

screen grab from indy100.com

 

Just when you thought you'd escaped endless renditions of 'Let it Go', Disney has gone and made another Frozen movie.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084529-frozen-2-fans-think-elsas-outfit-has-gay-energy-in-the-trailer-but-not-everyone-is-impressed/

Four Days Exploring The Vibrant Daily Life Of Hanoi

written by Monica Nilson

 

 

"Bless the long weekends in Thailand in December, which gives you a chance of travelling even more while you are here in Asia. We decided to go to Hanoi this year during Fathers Day celebration, since my husband had not been there before. I had been there many years ago with a group of girlfriends from Singapore while enjoying my expat life there. The Hanoi visit was combined with Halong Bay that time. I will tell you about that at the end of this story.

 

Anyway, I booked us on Pan Pacific Hotel which is located right by the big West Lake, not to mix it up with the lake with the red bridge most of you have seen on pictures. The name of that lake is Hoan Kiem Lake.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084532-four-days-exploring-the-vibrant-daily-life-of-hanoi/

 

Plan to ban alcohol on Thai New Year

By The Nation

 

 

No alcoholic beverages will be sold on April 13, the traditional Thai New Year, if the Alcohol Control Committee’s (ACC) proposal is approved.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084547-plan-to-ban-alcohol-on-thai-new-year/

 

Health Ministry vows to curb use of dangerous agrochemicals

By The Nation

 

 

The Public Health Ministry will do everything within its power to discourage the use of three dangerous agrochemicals, following a ruling that paraquat, glyphosate and chlorpyfiros will be allowed in Thailand for at least two more years.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084554-health-ministry-vows-to-curb-use-of-dangerous-agrochemicals/

 

First photos show aftermath of Tham Luang rescue

By The Nation

 

 

The first photos of the conditions and various rescue items left inside Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai province, where the young Mu Pa team footballers and their coach were trapped in June last year, were released on Friday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084555-first-photos-show-aftermath-of-tham-luang-rescue/

 

Police deny general involved in accident talks

By Kornkamon Aksorndech 
The Nation

 

 

Police on Friday denied that a military general was involved in recent settlement negotiations between a 55-year-old pedestrian and a young motorcyclist who knocked him down on a footpath in Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084556-police-deny-general-involved-in-accident-talks/

 

Police probe launched after Chinese tourist suffers DCS in ‘try dive’

By The Phuket News

 

 

The Chinese tourist, Li Chunjun, 36, was rushed to Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town. Photo: Chalong Municipality

 

PHUKET:-- Police have launched an investigation into a Chinese tourist suffering decompression sickness after an incident during a “try dive” tour at Koh Racha Yai on Wednesday (Feb 13).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084557-police-probe-launched-after-chinese-tourist-suffers-dcs-in-‘try-dive’/

 

Xiaomi wins highest word-of-mouth score in Thailand

By The Nation

 

 

Xiaomi is the only smart-phone brand ranked as the latest best-perceived brand in Thailand based on the YouGov Brand Index.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084558-xiaomi-wins-highest-word-of-mouth-score-in-thailand/

 

THAI Smile joins hands with Café Amazon to serve coffee on board

By The Nation

 

 

THAI Smile and PTTOR create a new experience by serving Thai coffee on board the aircraft for the first time, reinforcing its operations for the sustainability of society, communities and environment 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084560-thai-smile-joins-hands-with-café-amazon-to-serve-coffee-on-board/