webfact Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Pay Day Promotion: Transfer money out of Thailand for FREE with Dee Money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 Excise tax ‘final straw’ for Patong entertainment businesses, warns scion By The Phuket News Patong scion Preechawut “Prab” Keesin has denounced the excise tax as potentially devastating for Patong entertainment businesses. Images: Prab Keesin PHUKET:-- Reports by Patong scion Preechawut “Prab” Keesin, head of the Pisona Group of companies and son of long-time former Patong Mayor Pian Keesin, that an 11% excise tax being levied on entertainment businesses in Phuket’s busiest tourism town may be the final straw for their survival are gaining momentum. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104265-phuket-state-sponsored-extortion-forces-prices-for-tourists-up-claims-top-businessman/?do=findComment&comment=14212474 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 Court finds Bt30m lottery case unconvincing By THE NATION KANCHANABURI Provincial Court on Tuesday dismissed a high-profile criminal case filed by a local teacher who claimed that a retired police officer had used his lost lottery ticket to claim the Bt30-million prize money. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104570-court-finds-bt30m-lottery-case-unconvincing/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 Four men charged with murder following discovery of decomposed body By Eakkapop Thongtub Three of the four men charged with the murder of Sathaporn “Tek” Yindee. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET:-- Police have arrested and charged four men in connection with the discovery of the decomposed body of a spirit medium found in the jungle along the coastal road to Ao Yon – on Phuket’s east coast – on Saturday (June 1). Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104562-four-men-charged-with-murder-following-discovery-of-decomposed-body/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 Thanathorn to take on PRAYUT By THE NATION Democrats decide to join pro junta coalition, paving the way for election of premier and govt by the bloc JUNTA CHIEF General Prayut Chan-o-cha and anti-junta politician Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit will lock horns for the top government post today. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104595-thanathorn-to-take-on-prayut/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 Elderly woman pays a heavy price for NCPO’s forest policy By CHULARAT SAENGPASSA THE NATION The Appeals Court upholds the lower court’s verdict yesterday and sentences Srinuan Pasang to five months and 10 days in jail for encroaching on the Sai Thong National Park. 61 year-old jailed, ordered to pay Bt150,000 fine, vacate land despite getting farming okay in 1985 THE APPEALS Court upheld a lower court’s verdict yesterday and sentenced a 61-year-old woman to five months and 10 days in jail for encroaching on Sai Thong National Park in Chaiyaphum province. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104596-elderly-woman-pays-a-heavy-price-for-ncpo’s-forest-policy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 Saha chief urges govt to focus on grassroots economy By SIRIVISH TOOMGUM THE NATION THE NEW government should focus on boosting thepurchasing power of the grassroots population as one of its top priorities, Boonsithi Chokwatana, chairman of consumer products conglomerate Saha Group, said yesterday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104597-saha-chief-urges-govt-to-focus-on-grassroots-economy / Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 UPDATE: Thai PM vote pits junta leader against rising opposition star By Panarat Thepgumpanat and Panu Wongcha-um FILE PHOTO: Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of the Future Forward Party attends a news conference to form a "democratic front" in Bangkok, Thailand, March 27, 2019. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's parliamentary vote for prime minister on Wednesday will be a contest between the leader of a 2014 military coup and a rising opposition star facing two criminal charges he says stem from his stand against the junta. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104595-thanathorn-to-take-on-prayut/?do=findComment&comment=14212944 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 GSB banking on new mortgage strategies aimed at grass-roots clients By Phuwit Limviphuwat The Nation The Government Savings Bank (GSB) aims to maintain annual profit at around Bt30 billion through three new mortgage strategies targeted at the grass-roots economy. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104600-gsb-banking-on-new-mortgage -strategies-aimed-at-grass-roots-clients/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 Seven reasons why Prayut should not be new PM By The Nation Junta chief has failed in his mission of reform and reconciliation and is already treating Parliament with contempt We can only hope that today’s debate in Parliament gives due consideration to all candidates standing for the post of prime minister. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104601-seven-reasons-why-prayut-should-not-be-new-pm/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 Predicting winners difficult, identifying the loser easy By Tulsathit Taptim The Nation Most people see Prayut Chan-o-cha winning today. Barring a delay and assuming that everything goes as expected, Parliament should elect him prime minister. The triumph may be short-lived, however, as his government will be skating on thin ice from day one. Many analysts predict its rapid collapse, which means that even if he wins today, victory may be irrelevant. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104602-predicting-winners-difficult-identifying-the-loser-easy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 Kanyalak back to defend Thailand title in Pattaya By LERPONG AMSA-NGIAM THE NATION Kanyalak Preedasuttijit CHON BURI - DEFENDING champion Kanyalak Preedasuttijit has her eyes firmly fixed on retaining her crown as she returns to the Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club for the 300,000-euro Ladies European Tour Thailand Championship in Pattaya later this month. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104603-kanyalak-back-to-defend-thailand-title-in-pattaya/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 UPDATE: All the beach's a stage Taking place in the picturesque setting of Hua Hin Beach, the Hua Hin International Jazz Festival 2019 promises to thrill music lovers with an outstanding lineup of Thai and international artists during 7-8 June. Entrance to this two day not-to-be-missed event is free. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1103808-tat-announces-hua-hin-international-jazz-festival-2019/?do=findComment&comment=14212980 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 Democrat party joins coalition government to end political uncertainty The Democrat party has decided, by a majority vote, to join a Palang Pracharat-led coalition government in order to put an end to political uncertainty and to “switch off” the continuing power of the junta, said party leader Jurin Laksanavisit at a news conference Tuesday night. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104604-democrat-party-joins-coalition-government-to-end-political-uncertainty / Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 Future Forward party claims being offered up to 120m baht for each vote for PM One day ahead of the vote in parliament to elect a prime minister, the Future Forward party is claiming today that some of its MPs have been offered between 30 million and 120 million baht for each vote cast for current Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, the Palang Pracharat party’s prime ministerial candidate. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104605-future-forward-party-claims-being-offered-up-to-120m-baht-for-each-vote-for-pm/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 Commerce Ministry releases May 2019 inflation figures BANGKOK (NNT) - Products and services pricing and the inflation rate in May 2019 have continued to rise within 0.7-1.7 percent margin projected by the Ministry of Commerce, due to higher pricing of fresh food and public transportation. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104607-thai-commerce-ministry-releases-may-2019-inflation-figures/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 Effusive Trump promises Britain a "phenomenal" post-Brexit trade deal By Steve Holland and William James Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May and U.S. President Donald Trump attend a joint news conference at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, in London, Britain June 4, 2019. David Rose/Pool via REUTERS LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday promised Britain a "phenomenal" post-Brexit trade deal, dismissed differences over China's Huawei and glossed over other disagreements as he heaped praise on the United States' closest ally. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104608-effusive-trump-promises-britain-a-phenomenal-post-brexit-trade-deal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 Shooter kills four in Australian city of Darwin video screenshot SYDNEY (Reuters) - A gunman killed four people and wounded one in the Australian city of Darwin on Tuesday, authorities said, in one of the country's most violent attacks in years. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104609-shooter-kills-four-in australian-city-of-darwin/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 Trump says British royal Meghan was 'nasty' to him in new interview FILE PHOTO: Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex with Meghan Markle the Duchess of Sussex meet young people from a number of mental health projects operating in New Zealand, at the Maranui Cafe in Wellington, New Zealand October 29, 2018. Ian Vogler/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) - Donald Trump thinks that Meghan, wife of the British royal Harry, is "very nice" even if she has been "nasty" to him, the U.S. president said in pre-released extracts of a broadcast interview. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104612-trump-says-british-royal-meghan-was-nasty-to-him-in-new-interview/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 Trump defies own party to push ahead with Mexican tariff threat By Steve Holland and Dave Graham U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a joint news conference with Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May (not pictured) in London, Britain, June 4, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Barria LONDON/MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Defying increasing criticism from within his own party, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would likely go ahead with new tariffs on imports from Mexico to pressure it to clamp down on rising numbers of migrants entering the United States. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104614-trump-defies-own-party-to-push-ahead-with-mexican-tariff-threat/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 U.S. seeks Russian support on Iran at key Israel meeting - source By Phil Stewart FILE PHOTO: U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton speaks during a graduation ceremony at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, U.S., May 22, 2019. REUTERS/Michelle McLoughlin/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States believes Russia may be more amenable than in the past to addressing U.S. and Israeli concerns about Iran's influence, including in Syria, when national security leaders meet in Jerusalem this month, a U.S. official said on Tuesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104615-us-seeks-russian-support-on-iran-at-key-israel-meeting-source/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 Former officer charged for not responding to Florida school shooting By Brendan O'Brien FILE PHOTO - Then-Broward County Sheriff's Deputy Scot Peterson, who was assigned to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School during the February 14, 2018 shooting, is seen in this still image captured from the school surveillance video released by Broward County Sheriff's Office in Florida, U.S. on March 15, 2018. Broward County Sheriff's Office/Handout via REUTERS (Reuters) - A former Florida sheriff's deputy was arrested on Tuesday on multiple felony and misdemeanour charges stemming from his lack of response during the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that left 17 dead, the county sheriff said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104616-former-officer-charged-for-not-responding-to-florida-school-shooting/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 Canada says it has real concerns over China's human rights, Beijing protests By David Ljunggren Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responds to a question about whether Canada's treatment of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls amounting to genocide during a news conference after announcing a $1.4 billion annual commitment to support women's global health at the Women Deliver 2019 Conference at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, B.C., Canada June 4, 2019. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau marked the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown on Tuesday by expressing "real concerns" about China's human rights record, prompting a swift protest from Beijing. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104627-canada-says-it-has-real-concerns-over-chinas-human-rights-beijing-protests/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 China's Xi says economy positioned to meet all challenges - Xinhua FILE PHOTO: Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China May 24, 2019. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Pool/File Photo SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping said the country's economy is stable, healthy and well placed to meet all risks and challenges, according to a transcript published by the Xinhua news agency. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104629-chinas-xi-says-economy-positioned-to-meet-all-challenges-xinhua/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 Ex-Trump aide Hicks agrees to hand over campaign documents to Congress By David Morgan FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and former White House Communications Director Hope Hicks outside the Oval Office in Washington D.C., U.S., March 29, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former White House Communications Director Hope Hicks, once a close aide to President Donald Trump, has agreed to turn over documents related to his 2016 election campaign to congressional investigators, a top Democratic lawmaker said on Tuesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104631-ex-trump-aide-hicks-agrees-to-hand-over-campaign-documents-to-congress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 China's Xi says Iran tensions worrying, calls for restraint FILE PHOTO: Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a welcoming ceremony for Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos outside the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China May 14, 2019. REUTERS/Jason Lee/File Photo BEIJING (Reuters) - A rise in tensions in the Middle East owing to U.S. pressure on Iran is worrying and all parties need to exercise restraint, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Russian media ahead of a visit to the country. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104632-chinas-xi-says-iran-tensions-worrying-calls-for-restraint/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 Video: No parking here! Foreign Subway franchisee in Pattaya rant Picture: Spring News The foreign franchisee of a Subway sandwich store featured in a viral video after he filmed a Thai man parking in front of his store. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104634-video-no-parking-here-foreign-subway-franchisee-in-pattaya-rant/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 Update on Central World death: Police chief says it was an accident Picture: Daily News The Pathumwan police chief has said that the death of a man who fell at Central World department store on Tuesday afternoon was an accident. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104505-man-falls-to-his-death-at-central-world-bangkok/?do=findComment&comment=14213447 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 Video: Good Samaritan helps a Thai drunk driver Caption: He was drunk and set to cause accidents Mobile phone footage showed a drunk driver weaving all over the road and nearly colliding with oncoming traffic several times. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104640-video-good-samaritan-helps-a-thai-drunk-driver/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 Doctors issue leptospirosis warning as rainy season begins Picture: TheBangkokInsight A leading Thai public health official has revealed that there have been 622 cases of leptospirosis resulting in eight deaths in Thailand since the start of the year. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104641-doctors-issue-leptospirosis-warning-as-rainy-season-begins/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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