rooster59 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 Trump declares U.S.-Mexico emergency for border wall By Roberta Rampton and Steve Holland U.S. President Donald Trump declares a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border as he speaks about border security in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, U.S., February 15, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Barria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Friday declared a national emergency in a bid to fund his promised wall at the U.S.-Mexico border without congressional approval, an action Democrats vowed to challenge as a violation of the U.S. Constitution. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084574-trump-declares-us-mexico-emergency-for-border-wall/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 Iran confirms second failed satellite launch - NBC News FILE PHOTO: Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif speaks during a news conference in Baghdad, Iraq January 13, 2019. REUTERS/Khalid Al-Mousily/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iran bid to launch a second satellite in the past two months has failed, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said in an interview with NBC News published on Friday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084575-iran-confirms-second-failed-satellite-launch-nbc-news/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 U.S. raises pressure on Maduro via sanctions, aid airlift By Andy Sullivan and Idrees Ali FILE PHOTO: Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro holds a copy of the Venezuelan constitution while he speaks during a meeting with members of the Venezuelan diplomatic corp after their arrival from the United States, at the Miraflores Palace in Caracas, Venezuela January 28, 2019. Miraflores Palace/Handout via REUTERS WASHINGTON/MUNICH (Reuters) - The United States ratcheted up pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Friday by sanctioning some of his top security officials and the head of the state oil company, and unveiling plans to airlift over 200 tons of aid to the Colombian border. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084576-us-raises-pressure-on-maduro-via-sanctions-aid-airlift/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 Nigeria bolsters security on eve of presidential election By Lanre Ola People move on a street of Marina in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria February 15, 2019. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (Reuters) - Nigeria bolstered security in much of the country on Friday on the eve of a presidential election in Africa's largest democracy where past ballots have been marred by violence, voter intimidation and vote rigging. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084577-nigeria-bolsters-security-on-eve-of-presidential-election/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 India's PM Modi warns Pakistan of strong response to Kashmir attack By Fayaz Bukhari and Sanjeev Miglani Activists from Hindu Sena, a right wing Hindu group, burn portraits of Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan and Maulana Masood Azhar, head of Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammad which claimed attack on a bus that killed 44 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in south Kashmir on Thursday, during a protest in New Delhi, India, February 15, 2019. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis NEW DELHI/SRINAGAR (Reuters) - India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned Pakistan on Friday to expect a strong response to a suicide attack that killed 44 paramilitary policemen in Kashmir, ratcheting up tension between the nuclear-armed neighbours. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084578-indias-pm-modi-warns-pakistan-of-strong-response-to-kashmir-attack/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 Brazil arrests eight Vale employees in alleged cover-up in dam disaster By Eduardo Simões and Marta Nogueira FILE PHOTO: A helmet with a logo of Vale SA is seen in a collapsed tailings dam owned by the company, in Brumadinho, Brazil February 13, 2019. REUTERS/Washington Alves SAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Brazilian police arrested eight employees of mining firm Vale SA on Friday, accused by state prosecutors of covering up weaknesses at a dam that collapsed and likely killed more than 300 people. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084579-brazil-arrests-eight-vale-employees-in-alleged-cover-up-in-dam-disaster/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 Watford squeeze past QPR into FA Cup last eight Soccer Football - FA Cup Fifth Round - Queens Park Rangers v Watford - Loftus Road, London, Britain - February 15, 2019 Watford's Heurelho Gomes in action REUTERS/David Klein BERLIN (Reuters) - Premier League's Watford were made to sweat to beat lowly Championship club Queens Park Rangers 1-0 on Friday and book their spot in the FA Cup quarter-finals for the second time in four seasons. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084581-watford-squeeze-past-qpr-into-fa-cup-last-eight/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 U.S. quarterback Kaepernick resolves grievances with NFL - lawyer FILE PHOTO: San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick prepares to take the field before an NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, U.S. October 23, 2016. Picture taken October 23, 2016. REUTERS/Loren Elliott (Reuters) - Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, one of the most visible players to protest during the U.S. national anthem against racial injustice, has resolved pending grievances with the National Football League, Kaepernick's lawyer said on Friday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084582-us-quarterback-kaepernick-resolves-grievances-with-nfl-lawyer/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 Prayuth most favoured PM candidate while Pheu Thai party leads – Nida Poll Prayut Chan-o-cha currently tops the list of prime ministerial candidates, but the pro-Thaksin Pheu Thai party is ahead, according to the latest NIDA Poll (National Institute of Development Administration). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084583-prayuth-most-favoured-pm-candidate-while-pheu-thai-party-leads-–-nida-poll/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 Smog eases in and around Bangkok The atmosphere in Bangkok and its suburbs has been declared safe today, with PM2.5 dust particles falling below 50 microns according to the Pollution Control Department. The department said that air quality will improve further tomorrow due, in part, to the tireless efforts of many organisations. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084584-smog-eases-in-and-around-bangkok/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 Phuket: Area to have water shut off for 12 days By The Thaiger The Phuket Water Authority (PWA) has announced that water supply in some areas of Cherng Talay will be cut from February 16 to February 28. The supply will be shut off in some areas during day and night. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084586-phuket-area-to-have-water-shut-off-for-12-days/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 19 injured after bus crashes into Sa Kaeo property By The Thaiger 19 people have been injured after a bus plunged into a local house today. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084588-19-injured-after-bus-crashes-into-sa-kaeo-property/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 Businesswoman wants to become Thailand's first transgender prime minister Jeremy Harmer, Tassanee Vejpongsa Ms Ngarmpring greets locals as part of election campaigns in Bangkok As Pinit Ngarmpring, he was a CEO and sports promoter, well known in the world of Thai football. Now, under her preferred new name of Pauline Ngarmpring, she’s pursuing a bid to become the country’s first transgender prime minister. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084589-businesswoman-wants-to-become-thailands-first-transgender-prime-minister/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 ‘Mighty mouse’ is halfway there By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam The Nation Weekend Kazuki Higa of Japan Lopburi - Kazuki Higa of Japan retained his lead at the halfway stage of the Bt 4 million Thongchai Jaidee Foundation, carding a 67 for a one-shot lead atthe 13th Military Circle Golf Course on Friday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084592-‘mighty-mouse’-is-halfway-there/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 There’s treasure in Asean diversity By Phatarawadee Phataranawik The Nation Weekend Heading overseas in an ambassadorship role is a band called C Asean Consonant, whose 10 musicians from across the region play the traditional instruments of their homelands. Photo courtesy of ThaiBev With Thailand in the lead role this year, the regional bloc seeks to profit from showing the world a unified tapestry of multiple cultures Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084593-there’s-treasure-in-asean-diversity/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 Life online By Kanjana Lao Nation Graphis The number of people using the internet has surged over the past year, with over a million going online for the first time each day since January 2018. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084596-life-online/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 Better bikes and new team line-ups: Buriram’s return to spotlight is nearly here By The Nation Local riders with organisers and sponsors of next month’s FIM World Superbike Championship. Superbike event aims to emulate acclaimed success of MotorGP. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084597-better-bikes-and-new-team-line-ups-buriram’s-return-to-spotlight-is-nearly-here/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 SPECIAL REPORT: HARD WORK key to saving forests By PIYAPORN WONGRUANG THE NATION WEEKEND Photos courtesy of Sayan Chuen. THAILAND’S ‘SMART PATROL’ SYSTEM OF FOREST PROTECTION WITH GPS RECORDING WIDELY APPLAUDED Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084598-special-report-hard-work-key-to-saving-forests/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 EEC policy panel to focus on education to meet labour By PHUWIT LIMVIPHUWAT THE NATION WEEKEND THE EASTERN Economic Corridor (EEC) policy committee has agreed to focus on educational measures to address the problem of labour shortage in the region, allocating Bt725 million to train and improve the quality of teachers, lecturers and students in the economic corridor. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084599-eec-policy-panel-to-focus-on-education-to-meet-labour/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 Thai Raksa Chart hopefuls among 2,810 candidates to qualify By KAS CHANWANPEN THE NATION WEEKEND THE ELECTION Commission (EC) yesterday announced the names of 2,810 party-list candidates who are qualified to contest the March 24 election – including representatives of the Thai Raksa Chart Party. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084600-thai-raksa-chart-hopefuls-among-2810-candidates-to-qualify/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 Kitchen of your dreams By The Nation Weekend German brand Miele brings its top-quality range of domestic appliances to downtown Bangkok Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084601-kitchen-of-your-dreams/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 U.S. to slash payouts from 9/11 victims fund By Jonathan Stempel FILE PHOTO: A guest visits the south reflecting pool as he lays his hands on the names of victims during ceremonies marking the 17th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York, U.S., September 11, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (Reuters) - The special master overseeing a U.S. government fund to compensate victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on Friday said future awards will be significantly reduced, typically by at least 50 percent, because the fund is running short of money. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084608-us-to-slash-payouts-from-911-victims-fund/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 Spain's April election heralds political jockeying By Belén Carreño and Ingrid Melander Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez holds a news conference after an extraordinary cabinet meeting in Madrid, Spain, February 15, 2019. REUTERS/Juan Medina MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called an early general election for April 28 on Friday, setting the stage for a divisive vote that could tilt the country toward the nationalist right. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084609-spains-april-election-heralds-political-jockeying/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 After Auschwitz visit, Pence accuses Iran of Nazi-like anti-Semitism By Robin Emmott and Lesley Wroughton U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen accompanied by Poland's President Andrzej Duda, White House adviser Jared Kushner and museum director Piotr Cywinski visits the former Nazi German concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz II-Birkenau, near Oswiecim, Poland, February 15, 2019. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel MUNICH/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Mike Pence accused Iran of Nazi-like anti-Semitism on Friday, maintaining his harsh rhetoric against Tehran just a day he attacked European powers for trying to undermine U.S. sanctions on the Islamic Republic. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084611-after-auschwitz-visit-pence-accuses-iran-of-nazi-like-anti-semitism/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 Nigeria presidential election postponed by a week By Alexis Akwagyiram and Camillus Eboh Ad-hoc staff wait to load election materials onto a truck for distribution in Yola, in Adamawa State, Nigeria February 15, 2019. REUTERS/Nyancho NwaNri ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria's presidential election, which was due to be held on Saturday, has been postponed by a week, the chairman of the country's electoral commission said hours before polls were due to open. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084612-nigeria-presidential-election-postponed-by-a-week/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 Infantino defends FIFA from criticism over Bahraini footballer By Daren Butler Soccer Football - FIFA President Gianni Infantino Media Briefing - Shangri-La Bosphorus Hotel, Istanbul, Turkey - February 15, 2019 FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a media briefing REUTERS/Murad Sezer ISTANBUL (Reuters) - FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Friday defended world soccer's governing body over its perceived lack of action in the case of refugee Bahraini footballer Hakeem Al Araibi, saying it had been working behind the scenes in the affair. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084614-infantino-defends-fifa-from-criticism-over-bahraini-footballer/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 Thailand’s eVisa On Arrival (eVOA) service is now live Image: Thai Immigration Thailand’s new eVisa On Arrival (eVOA) service is now up and running and available to visitors from China, India and nineteen other eligible nations. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084616-thailand’s-evisa-on-arrival-evoa-service-is-now-live/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 Fake watch seller who threatened tourist detained by police Image: Pattaya Eastern News A seller of fake watches who said he'd be waiting outside to get a tourist when they left a beer bar has been arrested by the police in Pattaya. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084618-fake-watch-seller-who-threatened-tourist-detained-by-police/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 Video: Granny gets impaled on railings after balcony fall at Bangkok estate Image: Daily News A 66 year old woman fell from the second floor of a Bangkok house and was impaled on railings. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084620-video-granny-gets-impaled-on-railings-after-balcony-fall-at-bangkok-estate/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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