webfact Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 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/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 UPDATE: 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 Private hospital patients ‘free to buy medicines outside’ By The Nation File photo 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’/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 NLA in a hurry to push Rice Bill By Khanittha Thepphajorn, Sayan Chucham The Nation File photo 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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