THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 31 May 2019

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Why did navy guy kick out? Dad says he might have had a problem with a "Jazz" in previous life

 

Image: Daily News

 

A story that went viral on Thai social media had some very Thai twists and turns. It was initially claimed that a navy officer kicked a car because he didn't like its licence plate.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103779-why-did-navy-guy-kick-out-dad-says-he-might-have-had-a-problem-with-a-jazz-in-previous-life/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Two Chinese motorcyclists injured after they collided with power pole in Rawai

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

Two Chinese tourists riding on a motorbike in Rawai have sustained injuries after colliding with a power pole. One of them is in serious condition.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103781-two-chinese-motorcyclists-injured-after-they-collided-with-power-pole-in-rawai/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Video: Putting a new spin on brake failure - or was Benz driver just plain drunk?

 

 

The driver of a black Mercedes Benz has been quoted as saying that a fallen thermos flask that got wedged under a brake pedal was the reason for carnage on Ngam Wong Wan Road in the Tuesday rush hour. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103785-video-putting-a-new-spin-on-brake-failure-or-was-benz-driver-just-plain-drunk/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

If you can afford one of these - make sure they are legal!

 

Caption: A lack of transparency

 

Crime Suppression Division police showed the media ten super cars that had been seized recently.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103786-if-you-can-afford-one-of-these-make-sure-they-are-legal/

 

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Five injured as tour bus air-con compressor explodes in repair shop

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Five people were taken to hospital after the air-con compressor of a tour bus exploded at a repair shop in Pathum Thani. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103790-five-injured-as-tour-bus-air-con-compressor-explodes-in-repair-shop/

 

[webfact]

Engineer found dead with earphones in and phone plugged into the mains

 

 

Friends of a colleague at the Alucon company engineering division became concerned when he didn't show up to work for several days. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103792-engineer-found-dead-with-earphones-in-and-phone-plugged-into-the-mains/

 

[webfact]

Call for extra B2bn for Phuket light rail project blurs budget figures

By The Phuket News

 

The budget for the Phuket Light Rail project has jumped again, this time by B2 billlion, but how much the total budget is now required is a mystery. Image: MRTA

 

PHUKET: Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) Governor Pakapong Sirikantaramas yesterday (May 30) revealed that the Phuket light-rail project needed an extra B2 billion to be brought to completion.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103793-call-for-extra-b2bn-for-phuket-light-rail-project-blurs-budget-figures/

 

[webfact]

Two in Lamborghini survive after slamming into power poles in Chon Buri

By The Thaiger

PHOTOS: Issara Parinyothai

 

 

A father and son, driving in a Lamborghini sports car, have survived after colliding with power poles in Chon Buri, north of Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103795-two-in-lamborghini-survive-after-slamming-into-power-poles-in-chon-buri/

 

[webfact]

Rescue called as Pattaya bar girl throws a wobbly - she'd run out of meds

 

Picture: Pattayanewsarchive

 

Pattayanewsarchive reported that Pattaya protection agency officials and Sawang Boriboon rescue were called after a bar girl went bonkers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103797-rescue-called-as-pattaya-bar-girl-throws-a-wobbly-shed-run-out-of-meds/

 

[webfact]

Convenient way to report foreigners staying in your property, say immigration

 

 

Ubon Ratchathani Immigration posted what they said was a convenient way for home owners and other property owners to report the presence of a foreigner staying within 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103803-convenient-way-to-report-foreigners-staying-in-your-property-say-immigration/

 

[webfact]

Administrative Court goes online to provide 24-hour service to public

 

(Photo) Administrative Court Facebook profile

 

The Administrative Court has taken a major step ahead of Thailand’s other courts by launching an online system through which members of the public can lodge complaints or petitions, 24/7.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103806-administrative-court-goes-online-to-provide-24-hour-service-to-public/

 

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[webfact]

International Jazz Festival 2019

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), together with Hua Hin Municipality, has announced that the Hua Hin International Jazz Festival 2019 will take place in the picturesque setting of Hua Hin Beach from 7 to 8 June.

 

 

Mr. Tanes Petsuwan, TAT Deputy Governor for Marketing Communications (6th from right) and the event’s organisers, sponsors and Jazz artists at the 29 May 2019 press conference to announce Hua Hin International Jazz Festival 2019.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103808-tat-announces-hua-hin-international-jazz-festival-2019/

 

[webfact]

Tesco Lotus dumps polystyrene in bid to tackle waste crisis

By The Nation

 

File photo

 

Tesco Lotus has announced it will completelt stop the use of polystyrene foam food containers in its operations from July 1.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103809-tesco-lotus-dumps-polystyrene-in-bid-to-tackle-waste-crisis/

 

[webfact]

Hong Kong man falls to his death from condo

By The Nation

 

 

A 40-year-old Hong Kong man died when he fell from the fourth floor of the IVY Ratchada Condominium on Thursday, according to police.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103811-hong-kong-man-falls-to-his-death-from-condo-in-bangkok/

 

[webfact]

Thailand Post launches world’s first regulated postal authority

 

   

BANGKOK, 31 May 2019 (NNT) - Thailand Post has upgraded its air mail delivery system and launch the world’s first regulated postal authority which meets the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)’s standard.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103824-thailand-post-launches-world’s-first-regulated-postal-authority/

 

[webfact]

Deputy transport minister inspects Laem Chabang container fire

 

   

BANGKOK, 31 May 2019 (NNT) - Deputy Transport Minister Phairin Chuchotithaworn inspected the fire on board a container ship at Laem Chabang port and calcium hypochlorite which is categorized as a hazardous chemical.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103827-deputy-transport-minister-inspects-laem-chabang-container-fire/

 

[webfact]

New health network promotes milk drinking in people of all ages

 

   

BANGKOK, 31 May 2019 (NNT) - A new health network "Good Milk for All Ages, Drink Daily" is promoting daily milk drinking in people of all ages on the World Milk Day 2019, while survey shows Thai people consume less milk from misunderstandings.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103828-new-health-network-promotes-milk-drinking-in-people-of-all-ages/

 

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Khao Kheow Open Zoo welcomes koala cub as latest member

 

   

CHONBURI, 31 May 2019 (NNT) - Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi has welcomed their newest member, a cute baby koala, celebrating the zoo’s 41st anniversary on 1 June this year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103830-khao-kheow-open-zoo-welcomes-koala-cub-as-latest-member/

 

[webfact]

DPM Somkid calls on NESDC to quickly make country’s competitiveness rank up

 

   

BANGKOK, 31 May 2019 (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has expressed confidence that Thailand’s ranking in world competitiveness which has moved up five notches to 25th will continue to rise. He has assigned the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council to take positive measures for the raising of values in industrial and agricultural sectors. Thailand’s competitiveness is expected to rank no lower than 20th next year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103832-dpm-somkid-calls-on-nesdc-to-quickly-make-country’s-competitiveness-rank-up/

 

[webfact]

Rumors of premier to declare state of emergency, dissolve parties dismissed

 

   

BANGKOK, 31 May 2019 (NNT) - Deputy government spokesman Lt. Gen. Veerachon Sukhonthapatiphak dismissed as groundless the rumors shared online that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has planned to use his absolute power to declare a state of emergency and dissolve political parties, rendering the loss of status for all 500 MPs. He said the premier has followed the laws, listened to the people and has not had such ideas to do as rumored.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103834-rumors-of-premier-to-declare-state-of-emergency-dissolve-parties-dismissed/

 

[snoop1130]

King Power wins airport management contract

By The Nation

 

 

King Power Suvarnabhumi has won the bidding to manage the commercial area at Suvarnabhumi International Airport with the highest offer, AOT senior executive vice president Vichai Bunyu said on Friday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103887-king-power-wins-airport-management-contract/

 

[snoop1130]

Concern over yoga teacher's poses at sacred sites

By The Nation

 

Levin at Prasat Pra Thepbidorn Royal Pantheon

 

A Mexican yoga teacher from Canada is being criticised for photos she posted on Instagram showing her going through yoga exercises in sacred places in Thailand, including in the Emerald Buddha Temple.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103888-concern-over-yoga-teachers-poses-at-sacred-sites/

 

[snoop1130]

Pet Sematary star Leo the Cat dies mysteriously just weeks after the release of the terrifying new Stephen King movie

By LEAH SIMPSON

 

 

The cat that starred in Pet Sematary has died only a month after the movie was released in US movie theaters.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103889-pet-sematary-star-leo-the-cat-dies-mysteriously-just-weeks-after-the-release-of-the-terrifying-new-stephen-king-movie/

 

[snoop1130]

Disney reveals The Lion King character posters and Beyonce’s Nala is very stunning

by Tobi Akingbade

 

The character posters are here (Picture: Disney)

 

Disney has released new posters for The Lion King, showing all of the main characters with credits to their voice actors in the posters and we can’t contain our excitement.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103890-disney-reveals-the-lion-king-character-posters-and-beyonce’s-nala-is-very-stunning/

 

[snoop1130]

Ghidorah Attacks in New Godzilla: King of the Monsters Clip

BY DANIEL ALVAREZ

 

 

Ghidorah has arrived in a new Godzilla: King of the Monsters clip.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103892-ghidorah-attacks-in-new-godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-clip/

 

[snoop1130]

King Power wins duty-free auction for Bangkok's main airport

By AFP

 

 

Thailand's King Power won the auction to run the duty-free shops at Bangkok's biggest airport, authorities said Friday, priming the company to extend its monopoly over a concession worth nearly $2 billion a year.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103887-king-power-wins-airport-management-contract/?do=findComment&comment=14199221

 

[snoop1130]

New PM to be nominated on Wednesday

By Kas Chanwanpen 
The Nation

 

Chuan Leekpai//Prasert Thepsri

 

Newly-endorsed House speaker Chuan Leekpai has revealed that the nomination of the prime minister will take place on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103899-new-pm-to-be-nominated-on-wednesday/

 

[snoop1130]

Compensation likely for man jailed wrongfully

By The Nation

 

A man who was falsely arrested and jailed for drug possession will likely receive compensation from the Justice Fund, the Justice Ministry’s Deputy Permanent Secretary Tawatchai Thaikyo said on Friday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103900-compensation-likely-for-man-jailed-wrongfully/

 

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