webfact Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 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...
webfact Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Prayut urged to stall rice bill until after poll By The Nation THIRTY-TWO CIVIL networks advocating alternative farming and community rights yesterday issued an open letter calling on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to halt the controversial rice bill and other legislation before the National Legislative Assembly, citing a lack of checks and balances. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086177-prayut-urged-to-stall-rice-bill-until-after-poll/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Cannabis amnesty this week By The Nation FDA firm on regulated cultivation; Bhumjaithai Party vows to make it an economic plant NEW REGULATIONS that will give amnesty to those in possession of cannabis are expected this week, the head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said yesterday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086179-cannabis-amnesty-this-week/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Srisuwan to seek EC probe into ‘violations’ by Future Forward leaders By THE NATION A POLITICAL pressure group will today petition the Election Commission (EC) to investigate alleged violations of the electoral law by two top executives of the anti-junta Future Forward Party. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086181-srisuwan-to-seek-ec-probe-into-‘violations’-by-future-forward-leaders/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Thammasat devises better test for childhood learning disabilities By The Nation TO HELP Thailand battle illiteracy and improve screening for learning disabilities among children, Thammasat University’s School of Engineering (TSE) has developed an innovative computer program that can yield results in 30 minutes with 95-per-cent accuracy. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086182-thammasat-devises-better-test-for-childhood-learning-disabilities/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Pressure rises on Gen Prayut to debate other PM candidates Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is coming under increasing pressure to take part in political debates with other prime ministerial candidates. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086183-pressure rises-on gen prayut to debate-other-pm-candidates/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Tourists, crew safe as dive boat sinks off Similan Islands By Eakkapop Thongtub A tour boat sank off Similan Islands in the early hours of today (Feb 24). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHANG NGA: A total of 11 people, including four foreign tourists, were taken to safety in the early hours of today (Feb 24) after the dive boat they were on board of sank off Similan Islands. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086184-tourists-crew-safe-as-dive-boat-sinks-off-similan-islands/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 North chokes in dangerous smog By The Nation Mae Hong Son THREE PROVINCES in the North, including Chiang Mai, faced PM2.5 levels higher than the standard safe levels for health. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086185-north-chokes-in-dangerous-smog/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Battle lines drawn over pesticide use By Chularat Saengpassa The Nation A GROUP of academics is preparing to fight for a total ban in two years on three agrochemicals deemed a threat to public health. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086186-battle-lines-drawn-over-pesticide-use/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Can Laos afford to be the ‘Battery of Asia’? By Pratch Rujivanarom The Nation Attapeu, Laos A farmer follows a herd of cattle towards the tent at Pindong Camp in Attapeu’s Sanamxay district, for victims of the Xe PianXe Namnoy dam disaster. Photo by Visarut Sankham Critics warn of hidden costs in forging ahead with more dams THE DEBATE over Laos’ strategy to become the “Battery of Asia” continues months after the deadly disaster at the Xe Pian-Xe Namnoy hydropower dam, even as the Lao government keeps building more dams. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086187-can-laos-afford-to-be-the-‘battery-of-asia’/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 You want medical pot? Don’t grow your own By The Nation FILE photo WITH MARIJUANA now legalised for medical use, the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has warned people seeking relief against growing it themselves. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086188-you-want-medical-pot-don’t-grow-your-own/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Researchers come up with over 60 innovations to help tackle air pollution By The Nation Dr Adisorn Tuantranont, a senior researcher at the Thailand Organic IN THE wake of the haze that enveloped Greater Bangkok as well as the North and Northeast, the Thailand Research Fund (TRF) has come up with over 60 innovations that can be turned into practical technology. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086189-researchers-come-up-with-over-60-innovations-to-help-tackle-air-pollution/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Policeman faces probe as robbery suspect flees detention cell By The Nation A suspected burglar apparently sneaked out of Min Buri Police Station’s detention cell and walked away undetected. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086190-policeman-faces-probe-as-robbery-suspect-flees-detention-cell/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Six marine officials killed as van blows tyre, crashes into tree By The Nation Picture: Channel 3 Six Marine Department officials were killed and five others seriously injured when their van struck a tree in Chumphon province Sunday morning. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086192-six-marine-officials-killed-as-van-blows-tyre-crashes-into-tree/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Road rage truck driver faces more charges By Kornkamol Aksorndej The Nation Police are preparing to press two more charges against a truck driver who opened fire on another vehicle during a road rage incident. The truck driver has been identified as Surasak, or Sak Inchalanuch, 25. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086193-road-rage-truck-driver-faces-more-charges/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Shy turtles goosed along into sea off Phang Nga By The Nation Photo Charoon Thongnual Thirty-five newly hatched leatherback turtles reluctant to leave their nests on Phang Nga’s Ta Sai Beach were given a hand finding their way to the sea on Sunday morning. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086194-shy-turtles-goosed-along-into-sea-off-phang-nga/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Thailand one of China’s top five New Year destinations By Suwatchai Songwanich CEO Bangkok Bank (China) Thailand was one of the top five destinations for travellers from mainland China this Chinese New Year, according to new data released by Airbnb – one of the most popular global travel platforms. During Chunyun, Thai Airbnb hosts welcomed more than 44,000 guests, earning Bt186 million in extra income. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086195-thailand-one-of-china’s-top-five-new-year-destinations/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 The campaign promise we’d love to hear By The Nation Not a single party contesting the election has declared a zero-tolerance policy on internal corruption The campaign posters lining roads around the country are making welcome pledges, such as trimming the fat off the military budget and, vaguely at least, goosing up the economy. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086196-the-campaign-promise-we’d-love-to-hear/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Over 3,000 vehicles in Bangkok inspected for black smoke BANGKOK, 25 February 2019 (NNT) – The Pollution Control Department (PCD) reported that more than 3,000 vehicles have been inspected for exhaust fumes which might exceed the safety limits in Bangkok. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086197-over-3000-vehicles-in-bangkok-inspected-for-black-smoke/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 British PM May seeks more time: promises Brexit deal vote by March 12 By Elizabeth Piper FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May visits a community centre in Belfast, Northern Ireland February 5, 2019. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/Pool/File Photo SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May put off a vote in parliament on her Brexit deal until as late as March 12 - just 17 days before Britain is due to leave the EU - setting up a showdown this week with lawmakers who accuse her of running out the clock. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086198-british-pm-may-seeks-more-time-promises brexit deal-vote-by-march-12/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Bangladesh commandos shoot purported hijacker of Biman Bangladesh plane By Serajul Quadir Security personnel stand guard outside of the hijacked aircraft of the Biman Bangladesh Airlines in the Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram, Bangladesh February 24, 2019. REUTERS/Stringer DHAKA (Reuters) - Bangladeshi commandoes shot a passenger on Sunday who had tried to enter the cockpit of a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight after waving a gun and threatening to blow up the plane, airline and aviation authority officials said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086199-bangladesh commandos-shoot-purported-hijacker-of-biman-bangladesh plane/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Pope declares war on sexual abuse but victims feel betrayed By Philip Pullella Pope Francis is seen during the last day of the four-day meeting on the global sexual abuse crisis, at the Vatican, February 24, 2019, in this screen grab taken from video. CTV via REUTERS VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis ended his conference on the sexual abuse of children by clergy on Sunday by calling for an "all-out battle" against a crime that should be "erased from the face of the earth". Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086200-pope declares-war-on-sexual-abuse-but-victims-feel-betrayed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 After Venezuelan troops block aid, Maduro faces 'diplomatic siege' By Angus Berwick, Sarah Marsh and Roberta Rampton A demonstrator throws a stone at a line of Venezuelan national guards at the border in Pacaraima, Brazil February 24, 2019. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes CARACAS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro faced growing regional pressure on Sunday after his troops repelled foreign aid convoys, with the United States threatening new sanctions and Brazil urging allies to join a "liberation effort". Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086201-after venezuelan-troops-block-aid-maduro-faces-diplomatic-siege/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 U.S. Democrats seek ways to counter Trump's economic message By Ginger Gibson FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump reacts as he hosts a reception in honor of National African American History Month at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 21, 2019. REUTERS/Jim Young WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic state governors say their party needs to challenge President Donald Trump's record on the economy as he seeks re-election next year, by focussing on middle-class Americans who have not seen the benefits of economic growth. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086208-us-democrats-seek-ways-to-counter-trumps-economic-message/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 RTP chief: Help us find the armed robbers who held up Brinks money van National police chief Chakthip "Big Peh" Chaijinda has issued an appeal to the public for information after two armed men on a motorbike held up a money van in Bangkok. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086209-rtp-chief-help-us-find-the-armed-robbers-who-held-up-brinks-money-van/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 Trump delays tariff increase on Chinese goods after trade talk progress By Jeff Mason and David Lawder FILE PHOTO: China's Vice Premier Liu He turns with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 22, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Sunday he would delay an increase in U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods thanks to "productive" trade talks and that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping would meet to seal a deal if progress continued. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086211-trump-delays-tariff-increase-on-chinese-goods-after-trade-talk-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 Armed men disrupt school exams after being told to keep the noise down at ordination ceremony Seven or eight armed men attacked teachers and damaged property at a school west of Bangkok after they were told to keep the noise down at a temple ordination ceremony next door. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086212-armed-men-disrupt-school-exams-after-being-told-to-keep-the-noise-down-at-ordination-ceremony/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 Cuba sees high turnout at polls for constitutional referendum By Marc Frank and Nelson Acosta Children wait for voters at a polling station during a constitutional referendum in Havana, Cuba, February 24, 2019. REUTERS/Fernando Medina HAVANA (Reuters) - Cubans flocked to the polls on Sunday in a vote expected to approve a new constitution that institutes modest economic and social changes while maintaining the one-party socialist system. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086213-cuba-sees-high-turnout-at-polls-for-constitutional-referendum/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 Bus driver delivers warring students to the police after stabbing on expressway Picture: Sanook A Bangkok bus driver on Route 108 drove to a police station after trouble broke out on his bus on the expressway. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086214-bus-driver-delivers-warring-students-to-the-police-after-stabbing-on-expressway/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 Toddler pictured with drunk Pattaya mother tugs at Thai heartstrings Picture: Pattaya City Facebook A picture of a toddler with her drunk mother caused widespread comment on social media. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086224-toddler-pictured-with-drunk-pattaya-mother-tugs-at-thai-heartstrings/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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