rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Supersports 10 Mile International Run Series Thailand 2019 comes to Phuket PHUKET, Thailand – A weekend of sporting fun the 5th Supersports 10 Mile International Run series Thailand 2018 Phuket Presented by Skechers. Held on 31st March, 2019 at the Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort, there was something for everyone with distances including a 500 metre Kids Run, 3 Mile (4.8km), 5 Mile (8km) and the iconic 10 Mile (16km) run, all part of a “Thailand series” concept that has seen the event grow to become one of Phuket& leading sports events. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085731-supersports-10-mile-international-run-series-thailand-2019-comes-to-phuket/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 The week that was in Thailand news: Mind your language - why I swear by Thailand! Newbies to Thailand might believe the simplistic guidebooks that claim the Thais are demure and known for always turning the other cheek. Anyone who has been here the proverbial five minutes knows otherwise! Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1085984-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-mind-your-language-why-i-swear-by-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Locust trader "cooked to a cinder" as high power electric cable comes loose at Cha-Am beach Image: Thai Rath A senior electrical officer told his bosses that a female trader sleeping on the sidewalk at Cha-Am beach had been electrocuted when a high power "arc" cable plummeted to the ground outside a 7/11. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086016-locust-trader-cooked-to-a-cinder-as-high-power-electric-cable-comes-loose-at-cha-am-beach/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Road Rage video: Traffic at a standstill as two truckers argue Image: Manager Dash cam footage from Petchkasem Road in the Krathum Baen area of Samut Sakhon showed two truckers arguing. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086019-road-rage-video-traffic-at-a-standstill-as-two-truckers-argue/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Big Joke: More fake visa agents arrested in Bangkok Image: INN Immigration chief Lt-Gen Surachat "Big Joke" Hakparn has announced the arrest of yet more agents offering migrants fake visas with copied stamps. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086017-big-joke-more-fake-visa-agents-arrested-in-bangkok/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 New Phuket theme park “TRIBHUM” mixes legend and fantasy with interac Tarin Angskul PHUKET, 22 February 2019 (TAT) – “TRIBHUM: The Mystical Three Worlds” is Phuket’s newest tourist attraction, a 3D walkthrough adventure theme park in which visitors are transported into a mystical realm of Siamese legend and fantasy. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086040-new-phuket-theme-park-“tribhum”-mixes-legend-and-fantasy-with-interac/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 NCPO takes legal action against rumormongers on extended service term for army recruits Tarin Angskul BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has taken legal action against rumormongers on extended service term for army recruits Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086041-ncpo-takes-legal-action-against-rumormongers-on-extended-service-term-for-army-recruits/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Thai-US armies join to remove mines as part of Cobra Gold 2019 Itiporn Lakarnchua UBON RATCHATHANI, 22 February 2019 (NNT) – The Royal Thai Army Command Center has included mine disarmament in this year’s Cobra Gold exercises, looking to exchange knowledge as well as technology for the operation. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086043-thai-us-armies-join-to-remove-mines-as-part-of-cobra-gold-2019/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Nearly 250 million meth pills seized during Nov - Jan Praphorn Praphornkul BANGKOK, 21st February 2019 (NNT) – Thai authorities seized 247 million methamphetamine pills in a series of coordinated drug raids across Thailand from November 2018 to January 2019. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086044-nearly-250-million-meth-pills-seized-during-nov-jan/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Khon Kaen extends rainmaking operation period Praphorn Praphornkul KHON KAEN, 21st February 2019 (NNT) - The Northeastern Royal Rainmaking Operation Center has extended the royal rainmaking operation period to reduce air pollution from February 10th to 15th, 2019, to the end of this month. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086046-khon-kaen-extends-rainmaking-operation-period/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Chiang Mai continues to tackle air pollution Praphorn Praphornkul CHIANG MAI, 21st January 2019 (NNT) - All sectors in Chiang Mai are stepping up their efforts to implement necessary measures to reduce smog, dust and forest fire in the northern province. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086048-chiang-mai-continues-to-tackle-air-pollution/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Israeli tourist seriously injured in speedboat, jet ski collision off Khai Nok By Eakkapop Thongtub A jet ski collided with a speedboat off Khai Nok Island last Thursday (Feb 21) leaving one tourist seriously injuried. Photo: Koh Yao Police PHUKET: An Israeli man sustained serious injuries when the jet ski he was riding with a friend crashed into a speedboat off Khai Nok Island last Thursday (Feb 21). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086051-israeli-tourist-seriously-injured-in-speedboat-jet-ski-collision-off-khai-nok/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Phuket City Municipality issues second water rationing warning, urges residents to conserve water By The Phuket News Phuket City Municipality is urging residents to use tap water sparingly in order to makes water-supply reserves last throughout the dry season. Image: Phuket City Municipality PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is urging residents to use tap water sparingly in order to make water-supply reserves last throughout the dry season, and has issued its second warning in a week that water pressure may be introduced in order to conserve water-supply reserves. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086053-phuket-city-municipality-issues-second-water-rationing-warning-urges-residents-to-conserve-water/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Phuket officials ramp up fight against Chikungunya By Waranya Prompinpiras Wichit Municipality has already begun rolling out its campaign to prevent an outbreak of Chikungunya. Photo: Wichit Municipality PHUKET: The Phuket Public Health Office (PPHO) has ramped up its campaign is against Chikungunya after a spike in infections throughout the province since the beginning of the year. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086056-phuket-officials-ramp-up-fight-against-chikungunya/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 FDA warns new drug law does not legalize unlicensed marijuana cultivation Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has clarified that the new narcotics law does not legalize the unrestricted planting of marijuana in an apparent response to Bhumjai Thai party’s manifesto pledge to legalize marijuana cultivation. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086058-fda-warns-new-drug-law-does-not-legalize-unlicensed-marijuana-cultivation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Plastic surgery furore and first transgender contestant at Miss Universe in Bangkok By The Thaiger PHOTO: Spain’s Angela Ponce becomes first trans woman to compete for Miss Universe After the beauty dust has settled and the glitter is wiped away, it seems all is not well with the latest Miss Universe Pageant. Taking place in Bangkok recently, new revelations have surfaced surrounding one of its entrants and, notably, her plastic surgeon. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086059-plastic-surgery-furore-and-first-transgender-contestant-at-miss-universe-in-bangkok/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Chiang Rai enhances passenger safety measures for public transports tewit kemtong CHIANG RAI, 22 February 2018 (NNT) – Chiang Rai Provincial Office of Land Transport has enhanced passenger safety measures for public transports. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086060-chiang-rai-enhances-passenger-safety-measures-for-public-transports/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Mother, two daughters killed when car hit by train in Surat Thani By The Nation A mother and her two young daughters were killed when their car was hit by a train at a railway crossing in Surat Thani's Phun Pin district on Saturday morning. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086061-mother-two-daughters-killed-when-car-hit-by-train-in-surat-thani/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 North Korea's Kim begins long train trip to Vietnam for summit with Trump - report By Ju-min Park and Soyoung Kim FILE PHOTO: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks at the Ministry of the People's Armed Forces on occasion of the 71st anniversary of the Korean People's Army (KPA) in Pyongyang, North Korea in this February 8, 2019 KCNA Photo. KCNA via REUTERS/File Photo HANOI (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un set off by train for Vietnam on Saturday, for his second summit with U.S. President Donald Trump next week, media reported, and hours later, two witnesses saw a train crossing into China from North Korea. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086064-north-koreas-kim-begins-long-train-trip-to-vietnam-for-summit-with-trump-report/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Two killed as Maduro sends troops to block Venezuela aid convoys By Steven Grattan, Anggy Polanco and Mayela Armas Opposition supporters unload humanitarian aid from a truck that was set on fire after clashes between opposition supporters and Venezuela's security forces at Francisco de Paula Santander bridge on the border line between Colombia and Venezuela as seen from Cucuta, Colombia, February 23, 2019. REUTERS/Marco Bello CUCUTA, Colombia/URENA, Venezuela (Reuters) - At least two people were killed and trucks loaded with foreign aid were set ablaze after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro deployed troops and armoured vehicles to turn back humanitarian assistance at border crossings with Colombia and Brazil. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086065-two-killed-as-maduro-sends-troops-to-block-venezuela-aid-convoys/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Director Stanley Donen, famed for landmark film "Singin' in the Rain," dies at 94 By Will Dunham Director-producer Stanley Donen (L) is presented with the coveted Ace Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award by Steven Spielberg during the 49th Annual Eddie Awards ceremonies March 13, in Beverly Hills/File Photo (Reuters) - Stanley Donen, the former dancer who directed some of Hollywood's greatest musicals including Gene Kelly's landmark "Singin' in the Rain," "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" and "On the Town," has died at age 94, according to media reports. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086066-director-stanley-donen-famed-for-landmark-film-singin-in-the-rain-dies-at-94/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Kane scores on return but Spurs fall at Burnley By Simon Evans Soccer Football - Premier League - Burnley v Tottenham Hotspur - Turf Moor, Burnley, Britain - February 23, 2019 Tottenham's Harry Kane scores their first goal REUTERS/Andrew Yates BURNLEY, England (Reuters) - BURNLEY 2 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 1 Harry Kane scored on his return from injury for Tottenham but his side fell to a surprise 2-1 defeat at Burnley, which severely dented their Premier League title hopes on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086067-kane-scores-on-return-but-spurs-fall-at-burnley/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Palace rout Leicester to step up pressure on Puel Soccer Football - Premier League - Leicester City v Crystal Palace - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - February 23, 2019 Leicester City's Jonny Evans scores their first goal REUTERS/Jon Super Feb 23 - - Crystal Palace piled further pressure on Leicester City manager Claude Puel on Saturday with a comprehensive 4-1 Premier League win over his team, who have now gone seven games without a victory. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086070-palace-rout-leicester-to-step-up-pressure-on-puel/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Newcastle plunge 10-man Huddersfield closer to the drop Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Huddersfield Town - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - February 23, 2019 Huddersfield Town's Jonathan Hogg in action with Newcastle United's Jamaal Lascelles Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith Feb 23 (Reuters) - - Newcastle United's 2-0 win over 10-man Huddersfield Town on Saturday eased their Premier League safety fears and sent the Terriers hurtling ever faster towards relegation to the Championship. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086071-newcastle-plunge-10-man-huddersfield-closer-to-the-drop/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Spot-kick mayhem as Bournemouth draw with Wolves Soccer Football - Premier League - AFC Bournemouth v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - February 23, 2019 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Jonny Castro in action with Bournemouth's Nathaniel Clyne Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley BOURNEMOUTH 1 WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 1 Feb 23 (Reuters) - In a Premier League game of three fiercely-contested penalties, Joshua King scored one and missed another as Bournemouth drew 1-1 on Saturday with Wolverhampton Wanderers who also netted from the spot. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086073-spot-kick-mayhem-as-bournemouth-draw-with-wolves/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Israeli gunfire kills Gaza teenager during border protests Tear gas canisters are fired by Israeli troops toward Palestinians during a protest at the Israel-Gaza border fence, in the southern Gaza Strip February 22, 2019. REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa GAZA (Reuters) - Israeli troops shot dead a Palestinian teenager and wounded around 40 others at a protest attended by thousands on the Gaza Strip border on Friday, Gaza health officials said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086074-israeli-gunfire-kills-gaza-teenager-during-border-protests/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Bootleg liquor kills at least 84 in northeast India, 200 hospitalised By Zarir Hussain GUWAHATI, India (Reuters) - At least 84 people have died from drinking toxic bootleg liquor in the northeastern Indian state of Assam, and around 200 others have been hospitalised, a state government minister said on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086075-bootleg-liquor-kills-at-least-84-in-northeast-india-200-hospitalised/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Venture capitalists step up backing for startups By Asina Pornwasin The Nation Weekend Corporate venture capital funds (CVC) are committing to focus more this year on accelerating Thai startups and their ecosystem, with the aim to help the nation achieve the status of the most significant startup country in the region. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086076-venture-capitalists-step-up-backing-for-startups/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Panasonic announces new 'Lifestyle Update' concept By The Nation Hidekazu Ito, CEO of Panasonic Group in Thailand Panasonic Group in Thailand has introduced "Lifestyle Update" concept that offers products and services developed from lifestyle and consumer behaviour, the company said in a press release on Friday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086078-panasonic-announces-new-lifestyle-update-concept/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Social media operators meet to plot best practice guidelines By The Nation Weekend THREE big social media platforms have taken part in a workshop in Thailand that the organisers say was aimed at coming up with the best practice for use of social networks. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086080-social-media-operators-meet-to-plot-best-practice-guidelines/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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