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Amnesty urges new govt to lift restrictions on freedom of expression, limit arbitrary powers

By The Nation

 

Photo courtesy of Amnesty International Thailand

 

The next government has been urged to lift undue restrictions on freedom of expression and limit arbitrary executive powers, as the country heads towards a general election on March 24.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1087606-amnesty-urges-new-govt-to-lift-restrictions-on-freedom-of-expression-limit-arbitrary-powers/

Quarter-million in North seek help for smog conditions

By The Nation

 

 

Nearly a quarter-million people in the North sought medical treatment for four different kinds of ailments that flared up amid intense air pollution between February 17 and 23.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1087609-quarter-million-in-north-seek-help-for-smog-conditions/

Thai central bank says it has acted on rapid moves in baht

 

FILE PHOTO: The Bank of Thailand logo is pictured in Bangkok, Thailand, August 5, 2016. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's baht is likely to remain volatile and the central bank has taken action on excessive moves in the currency to help the private sector adjust, the central bank said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1087678-thai-central-bank-says-it-has-acted-on-rapid-moves-in-baht/

 

Investment policy here to stay: PM

By THE NATION

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha chairs the “Thailand’s Investment Year – What’s New?” forum held by the Board of Investment (BoI) yesterday.

 

PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha has assured foreign and Thai investors that the government will continue to promote investments and key projects, while ensuring the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) goes ahead as planned.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1087679-investment-policy-here-to-stay-pm-prayut/

 

Warning for those seeking pot amnesty

By THE NATION

 

FIle photo // AFP PHOTO

 

PATIENTS must produce an official medical certificate that specifies their symptoms when seeking an amnesty for the possession of marijuana.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1087680-warning-for-those-seeking-pot-amnesty/

 

UPDATE:

 

Smog in North takes big toll on public health

By The Nation

 

 

NEARLY A quarter of a million people in the North sought medical treatment for four different kinds of ailments that flared up amid the intense air pollution between February 17 and 23.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1087609-quarter-million-in-north-seek-help-for-smog-conditions/?do=findComment&comment=13905091

 

THAI resumes flights on Bangkok-Karachi route, via Omani airspace

By The Nation

 

A Thai Airways employee sticks flight information on a screen as stranded tourists whose Thai Airways flights have been canceled wait for news at the Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, 28 February 2019. / EPA-EFE

 

Thai Airways International (THAI) has resumed normal flights to and from Karachi via Omani airspace, after flights were cancelled due to the closure of Pakistani airspace last Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1087681-thai-resumes-flights-on-bangkok-karachi-route-via-omani-airspace/

 

EC to discuss petition to ban Future Forward

By THE NATION, AFP

 

File photo

 

SRISUWAN TO MAKE HIS CASE TOMORROW; PRAYUT SET TO CAMPAIGN IN HOMETOWN 

 

THE ELECTION Commission (EC) has accepted a petition seeking the dissolution of Future Forward Party (FWP) and summoned the mover of the petition, social activist Srisuwan Janya, for an initial hearing tomorrow.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1087682-ec-to-discuss-petition-to-ban-future-forward/

 

Court dismisses suits against BMA for not installing elevators at 23 BTS stations

By The Nation

 

Photo from: www.ananda.co.th

 

The Central Administrative Court on Monday dismissed two compensation lawsuits against the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), which had failed to install elevators for the physically challenged at 23 BTS stations by the given deadline. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1087683-court-dismisses-suits-against-bma-for-not-installing-elevators-at-23-bts-stations/

 

Transfer of ‘Uncle Pom’ neither a punishment nor a suspension, insists rescue foundation

By The Nation

 

Photo Courtesy of Facebook user Nakarin Juanchaiyaphum

 

The transfer of rescue worker Noppadol “Uncle Pom” Sithongkham – recently celebrated in Thai social media as a “do-gooder” who sat for hours in the company of a drowned man while police were determining which station’s jurisdiction covered the case – was neither a punishment nor a suspension, Ruam Katanyu Foundation manager Somsak Palawat said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1087684-transfer-of-‘uncle-pom’-neither-a-punishment-nor-a-suspension-insists-rescue-foundation/

 

Not enough water left for rice farmers in Northeast

By THE NATION

 

Lam Paw Dam in Kalasin

 

A WATER SHORTAGE is threatening to soon strike several northeastern provinces.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1087685-not-enough-water-left-for-rice-farmers-in-northeast/

 

UPDATE:

 

Security guards and employers up in arms

By THE NATION

 

 

HUNDREDS of security guards and their employers gathered outside the Government House gate yesterday, calling for help as they were affected by the Security Business Act BE 2558 (2015) that came into full effect yesterday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1087605-security-guards-employers-protest-new-licence-regulation-outside-government-house/?do=findComment&comment=13905118

 

Trade barriers stall Asean integration, say experts

By PHUWIT LIMVIPHUWAT 
THE NATION

 

 

ASEAN integration is “not going anywhere” if trade regulations between Asean countries are not reformed, a recent forum heard.

 

Full story; https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1087686-trade-barriers-stall-asean-integration-say-experts/

 

Asean battles marine debris

By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM 
THE NATION

 

File photo: Plastic waste is seen submerged in water during an event to clear garbage from Lampung bay in the Sukaraja village in the Bumi Waras subdistrict of Bandar Lampung on February 21, 2019. // AFP PHOTO

                 

Bangkok declaration by ministers today to focus on cooperative efforts and measures in the region to tackle this serious environmental threat.
 

ASEAN MEMBER countries will sign the Bangkok Declaration to jointly combat the pervasive marine plastic debris problem in the region.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1087687-asean-battles-marine-debris/

 

UPDATE:

 

PM still undecided about campaign debut in Nakhon Ratchasima

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha remains undecided whether to attend his first campaign rally for the pro-junta Palang Pracharat party, due to be held in Thailand’s northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima on Sunday March 10th. He told media at the Government House yesterday morning that he is still considering the invitation.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1087543-prayut-to-campaign-in-nakhon-ratchasima/?do=findComment&comment=13905138

 

How to win votes in rural Thailand? Reform the lottery  

By Peerasit Kamnuansilpa  
Special to The Nation

 

 

Many Thais will always play the lottery in the hope of obtaining quick cash, even though it is common knowledge that winning is extremely unlikely.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1087688-how-to-win-votes-in-rural-thailand-reform-the-lottery/

 

 

Ex 'Beverly Hills, 90210' star Luke Perry dead at 52 after stroke

By Bill Trott

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. actor Luke Perry poses during a photocall to promote his television series "Goodnight For Justice" at the annual MIPCOM television programme market in Cannes, southeastern France, October 5, 2010. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Actor Luke Perry, who rose to superstardom on the teen-oriented 1990s U.S. television drama "Beverly Hills 90210" and then aged into a fatherly role on comic-based "Riverdale," died on Monday at the age of 52 after suffering a "massive" stroke last week, his publicist said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1087690-ex-beverly-hills-90210-star luke perry dead-at-52-after-stroke/

 

In major blow to Canada's Trudeau, second minister quits over scandal

By David Ljunggren and Julie Gordon

 

FILE PHOTO: Newly appointed president of the Treasury Board Jane Philpott poses for a photo with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during Trudeau's cabinet shuffle, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, January 14, 2019. REUTERS/Patrick Doyle/File Photo

 

OTTAWA (Reuters) - In a serious blow to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a second member of his Cabinet resigned on Monday, saying she had lost confidence in how the government had dealt with an escalating political scandal.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1087691-in-major-blow-to-canadas trudeau-second-minister-quits-over-scandal/

 

U.S. Democrats target who's who of Trump insiders but not Ivanka, others

By David Morgan

 

FILE PHOTO - U.S. President Donald Trump listens as his daughter, White House senior adviser Ivanka Trump, speaks during a campaign rally on the eve of the U.S. midterm election in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S., November 5, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Some of U.S. President Donald Trump's closest advisers, including his daughter Ivanka, were missing from a list of people that Democratic lawmakers sought documents from on Monday for a corruption investigation of the president.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1087692-us-democrats-target-whos-who-of-trump-insiders-but-not-ivanka-others/

 

In jab at Maduro, Guaido makes triumphant return to Venezuela

By Deisy Buitrago, Angus Berwick and Carlos Jasso

 

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido, who many nations have recognized as the country's rightful interim ruler, talks to supporters during a rally against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government in Caracas, Venezuela March 4, 2019. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado

 

CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido returned to his country on Monday after flouting a court-imposed travel ban by touring Latin American countries to boost support for his campaign to tighten regional pressure on President Nicolas Maduro.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1087693-in-jab-at-maduro-guaido-makes-triumphant-return-to-venezuela/

 

U.S. lawmakers complain Trump has taken 'no meaningful action' on abuse of China Muslims

By David Brunnstrom

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo shakes hands with House Foreign Relations Committee Democratic Ranking member Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY) before a hearing of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., May 23, 2018. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers complained to the Trump administration on Monday that its response to rights abuses against China's Muslim minority was inadequate months after it said it was looking into imposing sanctions.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1087694-us-lawmakers-complain-trump-has-taken-no-meaningful-action-on-abuse-of-china-muslims/

 

U.S. House Democrats target Trump-Putin talks, obstruction

By David Morgan and Sarah N. Lynch

 

U.S. President Donald Trump waves after speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) annual meeting at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, U.S., March 2, 2019. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats in Congress unleashed a slew of demands in their investigations of President Donald Trump on Monday, seeking information about his communications with Russian President Vladimir Putin and documents from 81 sources in an obstruction probe.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1087695-us-house-democrats-target-trump-putin-talks-obstruction/

 

5 Things to know about Chinese tourism in Thailand 
ThaiVisa interning journalist: Sara Mellouk 

 

File photo

 

3.7 Million Chinese tourists landed on Thai ground in January this year. That’s around 4.8% more than last year. ThaiVisa acknowledged this significant increase and was wondering what the implications of this were, so here are 5 things you should know about Chinese tourism:  

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1087698-5-things-to-know-about-chinese-tourism-in-thailand/

 

Mystery foreigner found hanged from tree on Pratumnak Hill

 

Picture: Pattaya Update News

 

Pattaya police were called yesterday evening after a local man found an unidentified foreigner hanged from a tree in a vacant lot on Pratumnak Hill. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1087700-mystery-foreigner-found-hanged-from-tree-on-pratumnak-hill/

 

 

Thai business leaders concerned over reduced  talent supply in the next decade, study finds

By The Nation

 

FILE photo

 

According to a new study by Korn Ferry, the US-based executive search and management consulting firm, business leaders in Thailand are concerned that a reduced talent supply may impact their ability to stay on track for forecast growth in the mid-term future.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1087701-thai-business-leaders-concerned-over-reduced -talent-supply-in-the-next-decade-study-finds/

 

Apply now! Get this stunner and ten million baht - but can you stand the smell of durian?

 

 

Pictures: Thai Rath, Sanook

 

A wealthy durian wholesaler went on Facebook to advertise for a son-in-law to marry his 26 year old daughter.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1087705-apply-now-get-this-stunner-and-ten-million-baht-but-can-you-stand-the-smell-of-durian/

 

Police prosecute Poo the potted plant pincher!

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Residents in Chiang Mai were mystified that their plotted plants kept disappearing over the last few months. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1087707-police-prosecute-poo-the-potted-plant-pincher/

 

U.S. senators pledge to push Trump on Saudis, journalist's death

By Patricia Zengerle

 

FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: A demonstrator holds picture of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi during a protest in front of Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, October 5, 2018. REUTERS/Osman Orsal//File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican and Democratic U.S. senators said on Monday they were frustrated with the Trump administration's failure to provide more information about the murder of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi and vowed to push for a stronger response.

 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1087709-us-senators-pledge-to-push-trump-on-saudis-journalists-death/

 

Thailand faces two booze free weekends as election looms

 

 

The Election Commission has confirmed that there will be a 24 hour alcohol ban in the weekend BEFORE the upcoming general election. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1087710-thailand-faces-two-booze-free-weekends-as-election-looms/