Drunk and mangled big biker: I wanna go home - I've got no money

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported that Sawang Boriboon rescue foundation in Pattaya were called when a Honda CBR 650 slammed into the back of a Toyota Fortuner at the lights near Big C Extra in Central Pattaya. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1089159-drunk-and-mangled-big-biker-i-wanna-go-home-ive-got-no-money/

 

Dried up klong credited with saving lives as minivan overturns in Kanchanaburi

 

Picture: Sanook

 

The driver of a minivan carrying migrant workers away for the Songkran holidays said it was lucky that a canal was dried up after he was involved in a collision with a pick-up. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1089164-dried-up-klong-credited-with-saving-lives-as-minivan-overturns-in-kanchanaburi/

 

Worker cheats death after getting arm stuck in printing machine

 

 

Rescue services in Sri Racha were called to a large printing works in the Nong Kham area after a 20 year old Thai worker got his right arm pulled into a printing press. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1089165-worker-cheats-death-after-getting-arm-stuck-in-printing-machine/

 

Police ignoring motorbikes illegally using Pattaya tunnel

By Jetsada Homklin

 

Signs (inset) clearly point out what vehicles aren’t allowed through the underpass, but random checks show motorcycle daredevils are speeding through.

 

When Pattaya’s Central Road bypass tunnel opened, police vigorously enforced rules barring motorcycles and large trucks from using the underpass. But that didn’t last long.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1089167-police-ignoring-motorbikes-illegally-using-pattaya-tunnel/

 

"Thank you wonderful Thais" - honest cabby gets reward from Chinese man

 

Picture: TNA

 

A Chinese man who left his bag in a Bangkok taxi was soon reunited with his passport and money. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1089168-thank-you-wonderful-thais-honest-cabby-gets-reward-from-chinese-man/

 

Pattaya: Tourist on motorbike loses a leg after collision with pick-up

 

Picture: Naewna

 

The Thai driver of a Vigo pick up told police that a tourist on a motorcycle suddenly cut in front of him to make a turning into a soi resulting in a collision. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1089169-pattaya-tourist-on-motorbike-loses-a-leg-after-collision-with-pick-up/

Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha: Fighting to protect his legacy

 

Photo from Prayut Official Twitter

 

Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, the prime minister and head of the ruling National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), has decided to stop being a “referee” to become a player himself. The former Army chief’s coup in 2014 ended widespread political violence, stemming from confrontation between the “red” and “multi-coloured” shirts. He was widely admired at that time, but four years have chipped away at much of the popularity, and his determination to stay on for another four years is putting more at stake.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1089171-gen-prayut-chan-o-cha-fighting-to-protect-his-legacy/

 

Suthep urges Democrat supporters not to vote for the party

 

 

In an apparent escalating verbal attack against Democrat party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva, Ruam Palang Prachachart Thai party founder Suthep Thuagsuban called on supporters of the Democrats not to vote for the party and its candidates in the March 24th general election.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1089173-suthep-urges-democrat-supporters-not-to-vote-for-the-party/

 

Sixty year old wife stabs "philanderer" husband to death in Phitsanulok "curtain" hotel

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Police and foundation medics were called to a curtain hotel (short-time hotel) in Don Thong district of Phitsanulok after reports that a man had been stabbed to death. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1089175-sixty-year-old-wife-stabs-philanderer-husband-to-death-in-phitsanulok curtain-hotel/

 

Sudarat Keyuraphan: Riding on anti-military wave to political rebirth

 

Photo from Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan FB

 

Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan, widely tipped to become only the second female prime minister of Thailand, has more political experiences than most other prime ministerial candidates. Having been a leading figure in male-dominated Thai politics for decades, she deserves the true status of the country’s “iron lady” despite having a big mountain to climb in this election.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1089176-sudarat-keyuraphan-riding-on-anti-military-wave-to-political-rebirth/

 

Abhisit Vejjajiva: On the horns of a dilemma

 

Photo from Abhisit Vejjajiva FB

 

Abhisit Vejjajiva was once a young political heartthrob, but his tough choice now has nothing to do with girls. The Democrat Party leader and former prime minister will have to choose between two men, and his decision will go a long way toward determining the immediate future of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1089177-abhisit-vejjajiva-on-the-horns-of-a-dilemma/

 

Monk run over while taking alms outside Chumphon temple

By Thanongsak Supakan 
The Nation

 

 

A 59-year-old monk making his alms rounds was struck and killed by a speeding pickup truck in Chumphon on Wednesday morning.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1089180-monk-run-over-while-taking-alms-outside-chumphon-temple/

Video: "U-turn of Death" - another accident narrowly avoided as netizens call for better solution

 

 

CCTV on the Nan police site on Facebook showed a pick-up attempt an illegal turn at an accident black spot by Big C that has been dubbed "The U-Turn of Death". 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1089182-video-u-turn-of-death-another-accident-narrowly-avoided-as-netizens-call-for-better-solution/

 

It’s not just you: Gmail and Google Drive suffer major outages

 

 

Users worldwide are reporting issues with a number of Google services, including Gmail and Google Drive.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1089184-it’s-not-just-you-gmail-and-google-drive-suffer-major-outages/

 

PM2.5 particulate returns to threaten nine areas of Bangkok

 

 

PM2.5 dust particles have returned to Bangkok and its neighboring provinces, with nine areas found to contain levels exceeding the 50-micron standard level today, according to the latest air quality readings by the Pollution Control Department.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1089188-pm25-particulate-returns-to-threaten-nine-areas-of-bangkok/

 

Video: "World's first maximum break by a woman" and she's Thai aged just 19!

 

Picture: Twitter @WomensSnooker

 

A video has been posted to YouTube that shows 19 year old Thai snooker sensation Nutcharut "Mink" Wongharuthai complete a maximum 147 break. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1089196-video-worlds-first-maximum-break-by-a-woman-and-shes-thai-aged-just-19/

 

Ministry scents a beer in malt’s clothing

By The Nation

 

 

 

New alcohol-free malt beverages marketed by beer companies will come under the scrutiny of a working team the Public Health Ministry’s Department of Disease Control plans to establish in coordination with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1089210-ministry-scents-a-beer-in-malt’s-clothing/

 

Prawit orders review of speeds on intercity and rural roads

By Jitraporn Senwong 
The Nation

 

File photo

 

DEPUTY PRIME Minister and Defence Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan has instructed police and related agencies to review and set appropriate speed limits for various vehicle types on intercity motorways and rural roads in order to boost road safety and reduce accidents.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1089215-prawit-orders-review-of-speeds-on-intercity-and-rural-roads/

 

Foundation organizes feast for elephants in Hua Hin

 

   

PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN, 13th March 2019 (NNT) – A grand feast was arranged for six elephants of 80 to 95 years old at Hutsadin Elephant Foundation in Hua Hin district, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1089216-foundation-organizes-feast-for-elephants-in-hua-hin/

 

Kamala to get B58mn wastewater plant

By Waranya Prompinpiras

 

Tourists swim in the fouled beach water at Kamala Beach last week. Photo: Supplied

 

PHUKET: Construction of Kamala’s first wastewater-treatment plant began this week, with the B58 million facility scheduled for completion by February next year. The news comes after another week of black wastewater from Pak Bang Canal at the southern end of Kamala fouling the water at the popular tourist beach.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1089217-kamala-to-get-b58mn-wastewater-plant/

 

Krabi celebrates National Elephant Day

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

The Southern Elephant Hospital in Krabi is today celebrating Thailand’s National Elephant Day. And seven lucky elephants, all patients at the hospital, were joining in.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1089219-krabi-celebrates-national-elephant-day/

 

Bangkok now a top 10 most expensive Asian location

By The Nation

 

 

For the first time, Bangkok has the dubious distinction of being among Asia’s top 10 most expensive locations for expatriates.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1089239-bangkok-now-a-top-10-most-expensive-asian-location/

 

Mae Hong Son flights cancelled due to fire-caused reduced visibility

By The Nation

 

 

In the face of a worsening smog crisis, Bangkok Airways has cancelled its flights to and from Mae Hong Son province since Monday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1089243-mae-hong-son-flights-cancelled-due-to-fire-caused-reduced-visibility/

 

Police ‘had to kill’ murder suspect

By Khamdee Phrommakong, 
Suriya Patathayo, 
Teerapol Khumsuk 
The Nation

 

 

The police had to kill the wanted murder suspect Somsak “Au” Ledlod, 29, on Tuesday night in Yasothon's Kham Khuan Kaeo district as he stole a pickup truck to flee and may have hurt the truck driver, said Yasothon police chief Maj General Pinyo Huankasin on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1089245-police-‘had-to-kill’-murder-suspect/

 

Aladdin trailer 2019: Will Smith’s Genie steals the show in first full-length clip

by HARRY FLETCHER

 

 

The full-length trailer for Disney’s Aladdin has been revealed, taking viewers to a whole new world.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1089246-aladdin-trailer-2019-will-smith’s-genie-steals-the-show-in-first-full-length-clip/

 

'Greatest drummer ever' Hal Blaine dies aged 90

 

Hal Blaine has died aged 90. Pic: Howard Thompson/CC-BY-SA

 

Tributes are being paid to "the greatest drummer ever" Hal Blaine following his death at the age of 90.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1089248-greatest-drummer-ever-hal-blaine-dies-aged-90/

 

Adorable dog 'Snoop' dumped at Christmas finds NEW HOME – ' They already have strong bond'

By STUART WINTER

 

Snoop the dog "smiling" as he settles in new country home (Image: RSPCA)

 

SNOOP the dog, who was tragically abandoned at Christmas, is now living like royalty after being given a new home in the beautiful rolling countryside.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1089250-adorable-dog-snoop-dumped-at-christmas-finds-new-home-–-they-already-have-strong-bond/

 

A visit from Miss International Queen 2019

By The Nation

 

From left : First runner-up Kanwara Kaewjin from Thailand, Miss International Queen Jazell Barbie Royale from the US and second runner-up Yaya from China.//Photo : Pramote Putthaisong

 

US national Jazell Barbie Royale, who has recently been crowned Miss International Queen 2019, visited the Nation’s offices on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1089251-a-visit-from-miss-international-queen-2019/

 

THAI Smile kicks off new route, flying directly from Bangkok to Kolkata

By The Nation

 

 

THAI Smile Airways has launched the latest route from Bangkok to Kolkata (BKK-CCU), the gateway to East India from the Suvarnabhumi Airport to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, India.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1089252-thai-smile-kicks-off-new-route-flying-directly-from-bangkok-to-kolkata/

 

Japanese ‘gangster’ held for using friend as ‘drug mule’

By The Nation

 

 

A 57-year-old Japanese man, who is a self-proclaimed former member of a gang in the Yakuza criminal syndicate, has been arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs to Japan, Crime Suppression Division (CSD) chief Pol Maj-General Jirapop Phuridech told the press on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1089278-japanese-‘gangster’-held-for-using-friend-as-‘drug-mule’/