THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 28 Mar 2019

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Video: Tai Yai man: I thought the light was green Truck driver: So did I. 

Image: Sanook

 

CCTV footage from Tak province in Thailand's north west showed a pi

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1092035-video-tai-yai-man-i-thought-the-light-was-green-truck-driver-so-did-i /

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Big Joke: Now the Lt-Gen goes after people selling E-cigarettes

 

Image: Siam Rath

  

Thailand's top cop Lt Surachate Hakparn - the darling of the media known as Big Joke - has turned his attention to "bad people" selling cigarettes and vaping fluid. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1092036-big-joke-now-the-lt-gen-goes-after-people-selling-e-cigarettes/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Crackdown on foreign nominees: Luxury villas raided on Koh Samui - foreigner arrested

 

Image: ONB News

 

Officials from the Ministry of the Interior, police and local district descended on a set of luxury villas in the Mae Nam beach area of Koh Samui yesterday. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1092039-crackdown-on-foreign-nominees-luxury-villas-raided-on-koh-samui- foreigner-arrested/

[webfact]

Big Joke: Suspect in slaying of Thai jeweler has admitted the crime

 

Picture: INN

 

Immigration Chief Lt-Gen Surachate was reported on INN as saying that the suspect in the slaying of a female Thai jeweler in Lat Prao earlier in the week has admitted to the crime. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1092042-big-joke-suspect-in-slaying-of-thai-jeweler-has-admitted-the-crime/

[webfact]

Motorbike passenger dies in accident with minivan in Thalang

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

A motorbike passenger has died after a motorbike, he was travelling as pillion, collided with a minivan in Thalang.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1092045-motorbike-passenger-dies-in-accident-with-minivan-in-thalang/

 

[webfact]

Monk savagely beats his drinking buddy to death in broad daylight at Chiang Mai temple

 

Image cation: Monk with heavy fists

 

Mae Ping police were called to the temple of Ku Kham after witnesses said they saw an itinerant monk beat a man to death. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1092046-monk-savagely-beats-his-drinking-buddy-to-death-in-broad-daylight-at-chiang-mai-temple/

 

[webfact]

Phuket Town’s Chinese community to observe Ancestor’s Day

By The Phuket News

 

The popular street will be one way only as many Chinese families attend to the graves of their ancestors. Photo: Google Maps

 

PHUKET: Phuket Municipality has announced that Soi Susanti, along the popular shortcut from Samkong to the back of Surakul Stadium at the base of Rang Hill, will be one way southbound only daily from Saturday (Mar 30) through April 7 as local residents observe the traditional Chinese festivities for Ancestor’s Day.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1092047-phuket-town’s-chinese-community-to-observe-ancestor’s-day/

 

[webfact]

Demands for healthcare workforce will increase, says KPMG chief

By The Nation

 

Dr. Mark Britnell, Global Chairman for Healthcare, KPMG

 

KPMG Global Chairman for Healthcare Dr. Mark Britnell has warned that a shortfall of 18 million health workers by 2030 will have a devastating impact on the world’s healthcare sector.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1092048-demands-for-healthcare-workforce-will-increase-says-kpmg-chief/

 

[webfact]

Did Chiang Mai police pick on the wrong Rot Daeng driver - he's studying law!

 

Image caption: Traffic stop arrest

 

A former teacher who is preparing to take his bar exams has accused the police of acting illegally.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1092049-did-chiang-mai-police-pick-on-the-wrong-rot-daeng-driver-hes-studying-law/

[webfact]

Phuket police officer shoots himself in the head after years of migraines and work stress

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Corp Raschasak was taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital where he remained in a coma until 7:15am this morning (Mar 28) when he passed away. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: A police officer has died after shooting himself in the head to relieve himself of migraine pains and stress.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1092052-phuket-police-officer-shoots-himself-in-the-head-after-years-of-migraines-and-work-stress/

 

[webfact]

Trucker murdered after argument over money and revving an engine

 

 

Lat Krabang police were called to a area where earth is loaded onto trucks just after midnight last night when it was reported that a man died following a knife fight between two drivers. 

 

Full story:  https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1092053-trucker-murdered-after-argument-over-money-and-revving-an-engine/

 

[webfact]

TAT warns tour operators advance notice needed to enter Similan Islands National Park

By The Phuket News

 

The popular tourist beach at Ko Paet in the Mu Ko Similan National Park. Photo: TAT

 

PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has issued an announcement calling for all tour operators to give advance notice before bringing tourists on boats into the Mu Ko Similan National Park.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1092057-tat-warns-tour-operators-advance-notice-needed-to-enter-similan-islands-national-park/

 

[webfact]

Thai policy committee has not closed door to a rate hike - central bank official

 

FILE PHOTO: Thailand's central bank is seen at the Bank of Thailand in Bangkok,Thailand in this April 26, 2016 file photo. REUTERS/Jorge Silva/File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's monetary policy committee (MPC) did not "close the door" on raising interest rates this year, as the economy is still growing, driven by consumption and investment, a senior central bank official said on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1092062-thai-policy-committee-has-not-closed-door-to-a-rate-hike-central-bank-official/

 

[webfact]

Free WiFi now available at 25 airports

By The Nation

 

FILE photo//Source: Wikipedia

 

Passengers can now use WiFi hotspots at 25 airports in Thailand to connect to the Internet free of charge for three hours a day.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1092063-free-wifi-now-available-at-25-airports-in-thailand/

 

[webfact]

Taiwan president, seeking tanks and fighters, says U.S. responding positively

By David Brunnstrom

 

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen attends a ceremony to sign up for Democratic Progressive Party's 2020 presidential candidate nomination in Taipei, Taiwan March 21, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday the United States was responding positively to Taipei's requests for new arms sales to bolster its defences in the face of growing pressure from China.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1092067-taiwan-president-seeking-tanks-and-fighters-says-us-responding-positively/

 

[webfact]

Bomb making equipment discovered in Krabi cave

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

Krabi officers have discovered bomb-making equipment inside a cave in Krabi.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1092083-bomb-making-equipment-discovered-in-krabi-cave/

 

[webfact]

Two die, many injured in three separate bus incidents

By The Thaiger

 

PHOTOS: โนนสูง “อาสา” ฐานหน้าโรงพยาบาลโนนสูง

 

Two people have died while many others have been injured in three separate bus accidents early this morning around Thailand – two in Nakhon Ratchasima and another in Nakhon Sawan

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1092092-two-die-many-injured-in-three-separate-bus-incidents/

 

[webfact]

Nepali fugitive arrested in Nakhon Phanom on alleged fraud charges

By The Nation

 

 

A Nepali man has been arrested in Nakhon Phanom for allegedly deceiving 16 compatriots out of more than Bt5 million by promising them jobs in a foreign country.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1092096-nepali-fugitive-arrested-in-nakhon-phanom-on-alleged-fraud-charges/

 

[webfact]

New Economics Party keeps everyone guessing

By The Nation

 

Mingkwan Sangsuwan

 

Mingkwan Sangsuwan’s New Economics Party can very well make or break the Pheu Thai-led bloc’s dream of forming the next government, because without him, the bloc will not have the 250-seat majority required to tip the balance.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1092099-new-economics-party-keeps-everyone-guessing/

 

[webfact]

Chaing Mai reports cleaner air

By Nisanart Kangwanwong, 
Nopporn Thathan 
The Nation

 

 

Polluted air levels dropped in Chaing Mai province on Thursday thanks to some rainfall and strong winds.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1092101-chaing-mai-reports-cleaner-air/

 

[webfact]

Singapore defends UN bid for street food honour

By The Nation

 

People gather at the Hawkers Centre at lunchtime in Singapore on March 29.//AFP

 

Singapore - Singapore on Thursday defended nominating its street food for UN recognition as a bid to "safeguard" local culture after the move sparked a cross-border culinary clash with Malaysia.
 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1092105-singapore-defends-un-bid-for-street-food-honour/

 

[webfact]

UPDATE:

 

PRD briefs media members on Coronation ceremonies

 

   

BANGKOK, 28 March 2019 (NNT) - The Public Relations Department has briefed members of the media the information about the Coronation ceremonies.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1075563-thai-king-to-be-crowned-in-coronation-ceremonies-may-4-6-palace/?do=findComment&comment=13986946

 

[webfact]

UTCC survey: Grocery store owners adjusting to competition, change in customer behaviors

 

   

BANGKOK, 28th March 2019 (NNT) – A recent survey conducted by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) finds that many grocery store owners in Thailand have to adjust their operations due to new competitors and a change in consumer behaviors.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1092109-utcc-survey-grocery-store-owners-adjusting-to-competition-change-in-customer-behaviors/

 

[webfact]

Cabinet acknowledges road accident prevention, reduction plan for Songkran

 

   

 

BANGKOK, 28th March 2019 (NNT) - The cabinet has acknowledged an integrated plan for road accident prevention and reduction during the Songkran festival this year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1092112-cabinet-acknowledges-road-accident-prevention-reduction-plan-for-songkran/

 

[webfact]

Phalang Pracharat won popular vote: EC

By The Nation 

 

File photo

 

The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday released the general election results, saying the pro-junta Phalang Pracharat won the most votes at over 8.4 million, while Pheu Thai came second with 7.9 million votes.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1092114-phalang-pracharat-won-popular-vote-ec/

 

[webfact]

UPDATE:

 

Thailand's pro-army party won popular vote, opposition second - election commission

 

Uttama Savanayana, Palang Pracharat Party leader, holds a news conference after the general election in Bangkok, Thailand, March 27, 2019. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun/File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's pro-army Palang Pracharat Party won the popular vote in Sunday's general election with 8.4 million ballots, the Election Commission said on Thursday as it released unofficial results of the first election since a military coup in 2014.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1092114-phalang-pracharat-won-popular-vote-ec/?do=findComment&comment=13987048

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

German tourist beaten over Chiang Mai bar bill

 

Image: Manager
 
A German tourist on Thursday filed a complaint with police, saying he was assaulted by staff at an allegedly over-priced karaoke bar in Chiang Mai. He said he refused to pay the Bt10,000 bill.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1092125-german-tourist-beaten-over-chiang-mai-bar-bill/

[snoop1130]

Three-year-old's words bring rescue workers to tears after fatal bus crash

By The Nation

 

 

An innocent comment of a three-year-old boy, sitting near his Lao mum's dead body after a fatal bus crash in Nakhon Ratchasima on Thursday night, brought rescue workers to tears.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1092134-three-year-olds-words-bring-rescue-workers-to-tears-after-fatal-bus-crash/

 

[snoop1130]

Three arrested in Samut Prakan with 868kg of marijuana

By The Nation

 

 

Three men were arrested in Samut Prakan after police found 868kg of marijuana hidden in two houses.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1092137-three-arrested-in-samut-prakan-with-868kg-of-marijuana/

 

[snoop1130]

EC denies ‘red card’ election claims

 

 

The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday denied messages widely shared on social media platforms which claimed the agency will give “red cards” to some political parties for committing irregularities in the March 24 general election.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1092138-ec-denies-‘red-card’-election-claims/