Police summons issued for Phuket’s seastead couple

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

Wichit Police have issued a summons for the ‘seastead’ couple after Phuket Immigration pressed another charged against the couple.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098516-police-summons-issued-for-phuket’s-seastead-couple/

Local elections deliver Brexit bashing for Britain's May and opposition

By Guy Faulconbridge and Elizabeth Piper

 

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May speaks at the Scottish Conservative conference in Aberdeen, Scotland, Britain May 3, 2019. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

 

LONDON (Reuters) - English voters frustrated with the deadlock over Brexit punished both Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservatives and the main opposition Labour Party in local elections, results showed on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098544-local-elections-deliver-brexit-bashing-for-britains-may-and-opposition/

 

Congo Ebola deaths surpass 1,000 as attacks on treatment centers go on

By Fiston Mahamba and Stephanie Nebehay

 

Mike Ryan, Executive Director of the World Health Organisation (WHO) attends a news conference on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland May 3, 2019. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

 

GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo/GENEVA (Reuters) - The death toll from an Ebola outbreak in Congo rose above 1,000 on Friday, with attacks on treatment centers continuing to hamper efforts to control the "intense transmission" of the second-worst epidemic of the virus on record.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098546-congo-ebola-deaths-surpass-1000-as-attacks-on-treatment-centers-go-on/

 

U.S. cracks down on Iran uranium production, nuclear plant

 

FILE PHOTO: The Iranian flag flutters in front the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters in Vienna, Austria March 4, 2019. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States acted on Friday to force Iran to stop producing low-enriched uranium and expanding its only nuclear power plant, intensifying its campaign aimed at halting Tehran's ballistic missile programme and curbing its regional influence.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098547-us-cracks-down-on-iran-uranium-production-nuclear-plant/

Israel kills two militants in Gaza; two Palestinians killed in border protest

By Nidal al-Mughrabi

 

A wounded Palestinian boy is evacuated during a protest at the Israel-Gaza border fence, in the southern Gaza Strip May 3, 2019. REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa

 

GAZA (Reuters) - Israel killed two Hamas militants in air strikes on Gaza on Friday, and two Palestinian protesters were killed in clashes with Israeli forces along the enclave's border.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098548-israel-kills-two-militants-in-gaza-two-palestinians-killed-in-border-protest/

 

Malaysia frees Vietnamese woman accused of killing North Korean leader's half-brother

By Khanh Vu and Rozanna Latiff

 

Vietnamese national Doan Thi Huong, who spent more than two years in a Malaysian prison for allegedly killing Kim Jong Nam, the half-brother of North Korea's leader, arrives at Noi Bai airport, in Hanoi, Vietnam May 3, 2019. REUTERS/Kham

 

HANOI/KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - A Vietnamese woman who spent more than two years in a Malaysian prison on suspicion of killing the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was released from jail and returned to Vietnam on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098549-malaysia-frees-vietnamese-woman-accused-of-killing-north-korean-leaders-half-brother/

 

Trump says he and Putin discussed getting humanitarian aid to Venezuela

By Steve Holland and Roberta Rampton

 

FILE PHOTO: People line up as they wait to have lunch at a community kitchen set-up by USAID and World Food Programme in Cucuta, Colombia February 7, 2019. REUTERS/Marco Bello/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he focused on humanitarian aid for Venezuelans during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, backing away from his administration's recent harsh rhetoric about Russian involvement in the crisis.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098551-trump-says-he-and-putin-discussed-getting-humanitarian-aid-to-venezuela/

 

Everton ease past Burnley to keep Europa League dream alive

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton v Burnley - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - May 3, 2019 Everton's Richarlison shoots before Burnley's Ben Mee scores Everton's first with an own goal Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

 

May 3, Reuters - Everton bolstered their chances of qualifying for next season's Europa League with a 2-0 win over Burnley in the Premier League on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098552-everton-ease-past-burnley-to-keep-europa-league-dream-alive/

Thailand to crown its newlywed king in elaborate ceremonies

By Patpicha Tanakasempipat and Panarat Thepgumpanat

 

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida attend a religious ceremony for the coronation inside the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, May 3, 2019. The Committee on Public Relations of the Coronation of King Rama X via REUTERS

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn on Saturday begins intricate Buddhist and Brahmin ceremonies to symbolically transform him into a living god as the Southeast Asian nation officially crowns its first monarch in nearly seven decades.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098554-thailand-to-crown-its-newlywed-king-in-elaborate-ceremonies/

 

Lighting of Victory Candle illuminates fresh hope

By Chularat Saengpassa, 
Urisara Kowitdamrong 
The Nation Weekend

 

His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn yesterday lights candles at the Baisal Daksin Throne Hall to consecrate the ceremonial objects which will be used in the coronation ceremony.

 

Ceremonial announcement marks beginning of ancient coronation rituals

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098554-thailand-to-crown-its-newlywed-king-in-elaborate-ceremonies/

 

Timeline for an historic weekend

By The Nation Weekend

 

Nation/Tanachai Pramarnpanich

 

The onceinalifetime spectacle that is His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s coronation – taking place from Saturday through Monday amid stirring, ageold traditions – is an historic event not to be missed. The formal coronation ceremony takes place on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098554-thailand-to-crown-its-newlywed-king-in-elaborate-ceremonies/

 

New national anthem film to focus on harmony

By The Nation

 

 

The film that is played along with the national anthem at 8am and 6pm every day has been reproduced, with the new clip being broadcast for the first time on Friday at 6pm, PM’s Office permanent secretary Patcharaporn Inseeyong said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098556-new-national-anthem-film-to-focus-on-harmony/

 

SCREEN STAR keeps sight of the big picture

By JIRAPAN BOONNOON 
THE NATION WEEKEND

 

 

FOR D.J. Koh, promoting Samsung’s mobile phones in Thailand and elsewhere in the region is more than a job – it’s a passion.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098557-screen-star-keeps-sight-of-the-big-picture/

 

Brazil's far-right president nixes U.S. trip in face of protests

 

FILE PHOTO: Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro speaks during a ceremony at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil April 30, 2019. REUTERS/Adriano Machado/File Photo

 

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro has cancelled a trip to the United States, his office announced on Friday, after sharp protests against his being honoured as the person of the year by the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098562-brazils-far-right-president-nixes-us-trip-in-face-of-protests/

 

North Korea fires short-range missiles for first time since 2017 - South Korea

By Hyunjoo Jin and Joyce Lee

 

A North Korean flag fluttering on top of a 160-metre tower in North Korea's propaganda village of Gijungdong is seen through a pair of binoculars installed at the village hall of Tae Sung freedom village near the Military Demarcation Line (MDL), inside the demilitarised zone separating the two Koreas, in Paju, South Korea, April 24, 2018. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

 

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea fired several short-range missiles from its east coast on Saturday, South Korea's military said, the first missile launch since 2017 as it steps up pressure against Washington after a failed nuclear summit.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098563-north-korea-fires-short-range-missiles-for-first-time-since-2017-south-korea/

 

Minneapolis to pay police shooting victim's family $20 million

By Peter Szekely

 

 

(Reuters) - Minneapolis city officials on Friday announced a $20 million settlement with the family of an Australian woman who was fatally shot by a police officer in 2017, just days after the officer was convicted of crimes associated with the killing.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098564-minneapolis-to-pay-police-shooting-victims-family-20-million/

 

Wall St. climbs as jobs data supports upbeat economic outlook

By Caroline Valetkevitch

 

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., May 3, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose in a broad-based rally on Friday as stronger-than-expected job growth in April coupled with muted wage gains left investors upbeat about the outlook for the economy and interest rates.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098565-wall-st-climbs-as-jobs-data-supports-upbeat-economic-outlook/

 

YOWZA or EW!? FARANG makes it into the latest Scrabble dictionary

 

 

The controversial Thai word FARANG has made it into the latest edition of the Scrabble dictionary out yesterday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098568-yowza-or-ew-farang-makes-it-into-the-latest-scrabble-dictionary/

 

Video: Fire breaks out in 40 story downtown Bangkok condo under construction

 

Image: Sanook

 

A Twitter post showed a video of a fire raging at a tall condominium under construction in the Sathorn area of Bangkok yesterday evening.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098570-video-fire-breaks-out-in-40-story-downtown-bangkok-condo-under-construction/

Thai hunk opens up about his "six pack surgery" drama!

 

Image: Daily News

 

A Thai man has spoken up about the drama surrounding surgery that many people thought was plastic surgery to give him a six pack. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098571-thai-hunk-opens-up-about-his-six-pack-surgery-drama/

 

Fake News! "Hi-So Monk's" luxury quarters was just a hotel in India

 

Image: Daily News

 

Daily News followed up on a story that had Thai netizens up in indignant arms - a monk they dubbed "Phra Hi-So" was pictured enjoying the comforts of a Smart TV and home theater, comfy bed and air-con while he played on his expensive iPhone. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098573-fake-news-hi-so-monks-luxury-quarters-was-just-a-hotel-in-india/

 

Video: Parents slammed as little girl hides in fridge at repair shop

 

Image: Sanook

 

A harrowing video from an electrical appliance repair shop in Lopburi in central Thailand on Facebook showed a little girl hide in a fridge.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098575-video-parents-slammed-as-little-girl-hides-in-fridge-at-repair-shop/

Thunderstorm warning issued for weekend

By The Nation

 

 

Residents of several provinces in the North, Northeast, Central and East were warned to brace themselves on Saturday for thunderstorms until Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098576-thunderstorm-warning-issued-for-weekend/

 

Royal pardon for inmates takes effect

By The Nation

 

 

A royal decree to grant royal pardons for inmates to mark the royal coronation took effect on Saturday, Corrections Department director general Narat Sawetanan said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098460-king-grants-thousands-of-prisoners-royal-pardons/

 

Unemployed Thai man nabbed in Bangkok for "doing a runner" at luxury hotel restaurants

 

Image: Daily News

 

A Thai man was arrested at a restaurant table by Lumpini police yesterday after he was recognized by hotel staff as the man responsible for not paying expensive food bills. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098581-unemployed-thai-man-nabbed-in-bangkok-for-doing-a-runner-at-luxury-hotel-restaurants/

 

150 monks given alms in Mahasarakham to mark coronation

By The Nation

 

Government officials, troops, police and members of the public gave alms to 150 monks to make merit at a royal temple in Mahasarakham to mark the royal coronation.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098554-thailand-to-crown-its-newlywed-king-in-elaborate-ceremonies/

 

Songkhla people give alms to 69 monks to mark coronation

By The Nation

 

Deputy Songkhla governor Rachit Sudphum led yellow-clad officials and members of the public on Saturday to give alms to 69 monks to make merit at a royal temple in Muang district on the occasion of the royal coronation.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098554-thailand-to-crown-its-newlywed-king-in-elaborate-ceremonies/

 

69 monks in Nakhon Phanom given alms to mark coronation

By The Nation

 

Nakhon Phanom deputy governor Rangsan Khampiranon led officials, soldiers, police and members of the public to give alms to 69 monks to make merit on the occasion of the royal coronation at a royal temple in Nakhon Phanom.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098554-thailand-to-crown-its-newlywed-king-in-elaborate-ceremonies/

 

Boeing 737 slides into Florida river with 136 on board, no fatalities

 

A Boeing 737 is seen in the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. May 3, 2019 in this picture obtained from social media. JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF’S OFFICE /via REUTERS

 

(Reuters) - A Boeing 737 commercial jet with 136 people on board slid into the St. Johns River near Jacksonville, Florida after landing on Friday, a spokesman for Naval Air Station Jacksonville said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098587-boeing-737-slides-into-florida-river-with-136-on-board-no-fatalities/

Long queues to enter area around Grand Palace

By The Nation

 

Thousands of people queued at the screening points around Sanam Luang early on Saturday morning to wait for His Majesty the King ahead of the Royal Purification ceremony at the Grand Palace.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098554-thailand-to-crown-its-newlywed-king-in-elaborate-ceremonies/