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Slovenian finds himself in hot water after girlfriend puts politics before romance

By The Nation

 

 

A 54-year-old Slovenian man staying in Kalasin’s Mueang district found himself in trouble with the authorities at the weekend for slashing eight election campaign posters after his Thai girlfriend had missed their Valentine’s Day dinner date, during which he planned to ask her to marry him, in order to canvass for an election candidate.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085042-slovenian-finds-himself-in-hot-water-after-girlfriend-puts-politics-before-romance/

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Police oppose bail after man’s ‘stray’ bullet kills 14-year-old girl in Buri Ram

By Surachai Piraksa 
The Nation

 

 

Police on Monday objected to the release on bail of a 30-year-old Thai man who had allegedly opened fire twice at a group of youngsters, reportedly merely to threaten them, but whose stray bullet fatally struck a Mathayom 2 schoolgirl instead in Buri Ram’s Lam Plai Mat district on Saturday afternoon.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085039-police-oppose-bail-after-man’s-‘stray’-bullet-kills-14-year-old-girl-in-buri-ram/

 

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Myanmar girl ‘abducted’ found safe and unhurt at her friend’s home

By The Nation

 

 

A 14-year-old Myanmar girl whose migrant-worker father had on Sunday reported her missing and feared she might have been lured away by an individual with ill intent, – was found safe and sound yesterday at her friend’s house in Kanchanaburi’s Sangkhla Buri district.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085040-myanmar-girl-‘abducted’-found-safe-and-unhurt-at-her-friend’s-home/

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Army chief bristles over proposals to cut budget

By JITRAPORN SENNAWONG, 
KAS CHANWANPEN 
THE NATION

 

File photo: Army chief General Apirat Kongsompong

 

Making critics enemies of the state dangerous, say analysts, as politicians told to listen to ultra-rightist song.

 

ANGRY WITH politicians proposing a cut in the defence budget, Army chief General Apirat Kongsompong ordered the ultra-rightist song “Nak Phaendin” to be aired every day on 160 Army radio stations across the country, but later withdrew the order.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084988-army-chief-tells-media-to-listen-to-“nak-paendin”-ultra-nationalist-song/?do=findComment&comment=13858595

 

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Private hospital patients ‘free to buy medicines outside’

By The Nation

 

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PATIENTS at private hospitals have the right to buy medicines elsewhere after getting a prescription from their doctors, according to the Health Service Support Department (HSSD).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085071-private-hospital-patients-‘free-to-buy-medicines-outside’/

 

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Plans begin for smog season

By Pratch Rujivanarom 
The Nation 

 

 

Seoul shows the way with procedures varying according to air pollution’s intensity

 

THE GOVERNMENT has begun planning ahead for the next “smog season” in Bangkok, preparing a graduated system of emergency responses and possibly a major upgrade for the transport sector.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085072-plans-begin-for-smog-season-in-bangkok/

 

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NLA in a hurry to push Rice Bill

By Khanittha Thepphajorn, 
Sayan Chucham 
The Nation 

 

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THE NATIONAL Legislative Assembly (NLA) looks set to pass the Rice Bill tomorrow despite concerns expressed by many farmers and various prominent figures.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085073-nla-in-a-hurry-to-push-rice-bill/

 

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PM joins those hitting back at Pheu Thai party in defence of the military

 

 

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan have joined the chorus defending military spending and mandatory conscription against increasing criticism from anti-junta politicians, particularly Pheu Thai party’s prime ministerial candidate Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085074-pm-joins-those-hitting-back-at-pheu-thai-party-in-defence-of-the-military/

 

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Rangsit Uni poll puts Palang Pracharat leading with 21.5 percent

 

 

According to an opinion poll released today by Rangsit University, the pro-junta Palang Pracharat party will win the March 24 election with an estimated 8.3 million votes, or 21.5 percent of votes cast. The other parties polled as follows:

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085075-rangsit-uni-poll-puts-palang-pracharat-leading-with-215-percent/

 

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Farmers’ joy: elephant damage now covered

By JITRAPORN SENWONG 
THE NATION

 

 

THE CABINET has given its approval for farmers’ insurance to include intrusion by wild elephants that destroys their wet-season rice and maize.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085076-farmers’-joy-elephant-damage-now-covered/

 

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Economy to grow by 4%: NESDC

By PHUWIT LIMVIPHUWAT 
THE NATION

 

 

THE THAI economy will grow by 4 per cent in 2019, propelled by private and public investments, the upcoming general election and private consumption, according to a forecast by the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085077-economy-to-grow-by-4-nesdc/

 

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Floral fair in the heart of Bangkok

 

 

This year, the annual Nai Lert Flower & Garden Art Fair takes place at the Park of Nai Lert in the heart of Bangkok from February 21-24, 2019, from 09.00 – 20.00 hrs.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085078-floral-fair-in-the-heart-of-bangkok/

 

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Man found dead on Pathum Thani roadside, watched over by his dog

By The Nation

 

 

A man who had left home a month ago to live by the roadside with a stray dog in Pathum Thani’s Klong Luang district, was found dead on Monday morning with his body being watched over by the animal.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085079-man-found-dead-on-pathum-thani-roadside-watched-over-by-his-dog/

 

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Prayut could earn points if he quits as PM

By The Nation

 

 

There’s nothing fair about an election in which one candidate is the incumbent national leader wielding tremendous power

 

Thai politicians have a tendency to speak favourably about legality, but sometimes fail to apply it across the board, knowing it could come back to undermine their party’s agenda or, worse, haunt them personally.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085080-prayut-could-earn-points-if-he-quits-as-pm/

 

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CAAT to upgrade for FAA’s Category 1 certificate

 

   

BANGKOK, 19 February 2019 (NNT) - The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is working to upgrade for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’S Category 1 certificate which will allow more flights between Thailand and the United States.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085082-caat-to-upgrade-for-faa’s-category-1-certificate/

 

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Poll surveys perceptions of political news

 

   

BANGKOK, 19th February 2019 (NNT) – Suan Dusit Poll has released the results of a survey into the top five most popular news topics over the past week, finding most people are following news about electoral fraud and political upheaval.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085084-poll-surveys-perceptions-of-political-news/

 

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Italy's 5-Star defends ally Salvini in online vote

By Crispian Balmer

 

FILE PHOTO: Italian Deputy Prime Minister and right-wing League party leader Matteo Salvini attends a news conference at the Foreign Press Club in Rome, Italy December 10, 2018. REUTERS/Tony Gentile/File Photo

 

ROME (Reuters) - Members of Italy's ruling governing party the 5-Star Movement voted on Monday to block a possible kidnapping trial against Matteo Salvini, its coalition ally and leader of the hard-right League party.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085085-italys-5-star-defends-ally-salvini-in-online-vote/

 

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No one in Europe would oppose extension to Brexit talks - Juncker

 

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker speaks during a plenary session of the EU Parliament in Brussels, Belgium January 30, 2019. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir

 

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - No one in Europe would oppose a British demand for an extension of talks on Britain's exit from the European Union beyond the March 29 deadline, the head of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker told the Stuttgarter Zeitung in an interview.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085086-no-one-in-europe-would-oppose-extension-to brexit talks-juncker/

 

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Presidents Day protests decry Trump's emergency declaration

By Robert Chiarito

 

A woman holds a sign during a demonstration against U.S. President Donald Trump on President's Day near the White House in Washington, U.S., February 18, 2019. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

 

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Activists in Washington, Chicago and dozens of other U.S. cities protested on Monday's Presidents Day holiday against President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency to secure funding for a U.S.-Mexico border wall.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085087-presidents-day-protests-decry trumps-emergency-declaration/

 

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Trump urges Venezuelan military to abandon Maduro or 'lose everything'

By Steve Holland

 

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks about the crisis in Venezuela during a visit to Florida International University in Miami, Florida, U.S., February 18, 2019. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

 

MIAMI (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday warned members of Venezuela's military who remain loyal to socialist President Nicolas Maduro that they are risking their future and their lives and urged them to allow humanitarian aid into the country.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085099-trump-urges-venezuelan-military-to-abandon-maduro-or-lose-everything/

 

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Road fatalities halved when alcohol banned on major Buddhist holidays, safety centre finds

By The Nation

 

 

A ban on the sale of alcoholic drinks on Asarnha Bucha day and the first day of Buddhist Lent reduced road fatalities on those days by roughly a half.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085100-road-fatalities-halved-when-alcohol-banned-on-major-buddhist-holidays-safety-centre-finds/

 

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Huawei founder says Huawei CFO arrest was politically motivated: BBC

 

FILE PHOTO: Huawei CEO and founder Ren Zhengfei walks inside Huawei's headquarters in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China October 16, 2013. REUTERS/Bobby Yip/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei said on Monday that the arrest of his daughter, Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou, was politically motivated.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085101-huawei-founder-says-huawei-cfo-arrest-was-politically-motivated-bbc/

 

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Chinese heroin suspect found in Surin hotel after he used a visa agent

 

Picture: INN

 

Cooperation between Thai and Chinese drug enforcement agencies has led to the arrest of a Chinese man hiding out at a Surin hotel in the north east of Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085114-chinese-heroin-suspect-found-in-surin-hotel-after-he-used-a-visa-agent/

 

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Disaster officials issue fire warning as small wildfires break out

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The fire along the Cherng Talay – Baan Don Rd in Thalang scorched about three rai of the coconut plantation. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Prapan Kanprasang, Chief of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Phuket office (DDPM-Phuket), has warned people to beware wildfires after blazes broke out at five separate locations across the island on Sunday (Feb 16).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085124-disaster-officials-issue-fire-warning-as-small-wildfires-break-out/

 

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One year old dies after swallowing toy ball at hospital

 

 

A family in Ban Chang, Rayong are trying to come to  terms with tragedy after a one year old child swallowed an electric toy ball the size of a ping pong ball while in hospital. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085130-one-year-old-dies-after-swallowing-toy-ball-at-hospital/

 

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As tourist drowns someone steals rescuer's wallet left on Hua Hin beach

 

 

Reports are coming in of the death of a tourist from drowning near Soi 69 at Hua Hin beach. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085132-as-tourist-drowns-someone-steals-rescuers-wallet-left-on-hua-hin-beach/

 

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U.S. states sue Trump administration in showdown over border wall funds

By Sarah N. Lynch and Jeff Mason

 

FILE PHOTO: 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) - A coalition of 16 U.S. states led by California sued President Donald Trump's administration on Monday over his decision to declare a national emergency to obtain funds for building awall along the U.S.-Mexico border.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085134-16-us-states-sue-trump-administration-in-showdown-over-border wall funds/

 

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Queen to rock Oscars with live performance

 

Members of the band Queen, guitarist Brian May (L) and drummer Roger Taylor (R), appear with singer Adam Lambert at a news conference in Berlin December 11, 2014. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch/Files

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - British rock band Queen will perform live at Sunday's Oscars ceremony, organizers said on Monday, following the blockbuster success of best picture nominee "Bohemian Rhapsody."

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085139-queen-to-rock-oscars-with-live-performance/

 

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Insect eating: Nine villagers fall sick after eating raw cicadas

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Doctors in Nong Bua Lamphu in Thailand's north east have warned locals not to eat raw cicadas in their dishes. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085142-insect-eating-nine-villagers-fall-sick-after-eating-raw-cicadas/

 

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Victims in Bitcoin swindle go to Thai tech police

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Some 30 representatives of a group of 140 victims yesterday went to file a complaint with Thailand's tech police after they lost 42 million baht in a Bitcoin swindle. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085144-victims-in-bitcoin-swindle-go-to-thai-tech-police/