Udon Thani: German pensioner electrocuted trying to do his own pump repairs 

 

Caption: Saying goodbye with incense to husband

 

Sanook reported that a 78 year old German pensioner was electrocuted trying to repair a pump at his house in the Nong Samrong area of Udon Thani in Thailand's north-east. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105905-udon-thani-german-pensioner-electrocuted-trying-to-do-his-own-pump-repairs/

 

German motorbike driver dies on Patong Hill, Phuket

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

A German motorbike driver has died at the scene after colliding with a pickup truck travelling down Patong Hill in Phuket.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105906-german-motorbike-driver-dies-on-patong-hill-phuket/

 

Two injured as ten year old air-con explodes at Chiang Mai shop

 

 

Spring News reported that two people were injured when a an air-conditioner exploded at the P. Wiwat shop near the Thung Siaw market on the Chiang Mai to Hod Road. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105909-two-injured-as-ten-year-old-air-con-explodes-at-chiang-mai-shop/

 

Motorcycle turf wars again: Grab rider slashed in face by "win"

 

Caption: Win (motorcycle taxi rider) slashes Grab rider's mouth

 

Daily News reported that a fan page on Facebook said that a Grab rider had been slashed in the face by a knife wielding motorcycle taxi rider in the Banthat Thong area of Bangkok. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105911-motorcycle-turf-wars-again-grab-rider-slashed-in-face-by-win/

 

Students went to the house of "Khun Khru A" for Ya Ba!

 

Arrested teacher "Khru A" points at the evidence

 

Buri Ram police armed with a search warrant went to the house of a social sciences teacher in the Phut Thai Song district of the north eastern city.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105913-buri-ram-students-went-to-the-house-of-khun-khru-a-for-ya-ba/

 

Expat takes a musical pop at Thai government: Gets a million views and counting

 

video screenshot

 

A Facebook user under the name of Yan Marchal who posted a video of him singing in Thai parodying the government has said he is surprised that his video has gone viral. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105918-expat-takes-a-musical-pop-at-thai-government-gets-a-million-views-and-counting/

 

TrueVisions bags exclusive EPL broadcast rights

By The Nation

 

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany lifts the trophy among teammates after the English Premier League match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Manchester City, Brighton, Britain, 12 May 2019./EPA-EFE

 

TrueVisions Group has acquired exclusive broadcast rights for the English Premier League (EPL) for the next three seasons, starting from 2019-20 to 2021-22.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105922-truevisions-bags-exclusive-epl-broadcast-rights/

 

Ugh! Chinese tourist urinates on floor of Airport Link train

 

Caption: She couldn't hold it in!

 

Thai Rath reported that a Chinese tourist was pictured urinating on the floor of a moving Airport Link train. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105927-ugh-chinese-tourist-urinates-on-floor-of-airport-link-train/

 

Install solid lane dividers in Chalong Underpass, says Phuket poll

By The Phuket News

 

A tour bus enters the Chalong Underpass on its opening day. Photo: Phuket Highways Office

 

PHUKET: A majority of respondents in an online poll by The Phuket News has called for officials to install solid lane dividers in the Chalong Underpass in order to make it safer.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105929-install-solid-lane-dividers-in-chalong-underpass-says-phuket-poll/

 

Chiang Rai police chase down pickup stuffed with drugs

By The Nation

 

 

A high-speed chase through the mountains of Chiang Rai ended on Tuesday with the drug runners escaping under the cover of darkness, leaving their cargo of narcotics to the police.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105931-chiang-rai-police-chase-down-pickup-stuffed-with-drugs/

 

Khon Kaen villagers swear by 'miracle powers' of plastic healing card

By The Nation

 

 

Local residents in northeastern Khon Khaen province are rushing to buy a plastic card they believe has miraculous powers to soothe body pain.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105935-khon-kaen-villagers-swear-by-miracle-powers-of-plastic-healing-card/

 

MaAnn alleged corruption complaint filed with DSI

By The Phuket News

 

Officials inspect wastewater pouring onto Bang Tao Beach early last month. Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: Suspicious of lack of action by Phuket authorities and even alleged tampering of evidence, local environmentalists have filed formal complaints with regional counter-corruption offices against Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor) Chief MaAnn Samran over the recently launched B355-million wastewater treatments spilling untreated wastewater onto the beaches.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105937-maann-alleged-corruption-complaint-filed-with-dsi/

 

Pretty in pink: The Chaiyaphum Dok Krachiao Blooming Festival

 

Photo: Tourism Authority of Thailand

 

This year’s Chaiyaphum Dok Krachiao Blooming Festival once again sees fields of the Siam Tulip, or Dok Krachiao, blooming in full colour in the Northeastern province of Chaiyaphum.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105940-pretty-in-pink-the-chaiyaphum-dok-krachiao-blooming-festival/

 

Transport Company opens bus simulator center

 

   

BANGKOK, 12 June 2019 (NNT) - In an effort to enhance passenger safety, the Transport Company has implemented simulation technology at the Bus Operation Simulator Training Center enabling drivers to practice with simulated cases to ensure their preparedness, and help minimize possible losses from road accidents.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105941-transport-company-opens-bus-simulator-center/

 

Majority surveyed doubt Future Forward’s claim of bribe offer – Nida Poll

 

 

More than half of the respondents to a Nida Poll, undertaken by the National Institute of Development Administration, do not believe the recent claim by the Future Forward party that some of its MPs were offered amounts as high as 120 million baht each if they voted for General Prayut Chan-o-cha as the next prime minister in parliament on June 5th. The skepticism is due to the lack of credible evidence to support the claim.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105943-majority-surveyed-doubt-future-forward’s-claim-of-bribe-offer-–-nida-poll/

 

Expectations low for Trump-Xi talks, preparations limited

By David Lawder and Ben Blanchard

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping meet business leaders at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, November 9, 2017. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) - With under three weeks to go before proposed talks between the Chinese and U.S. leaders, expectations for progress toward ending the trade war are low and sources say there has been little preparation for a meeting even as the health of the world economy is at stake.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105948-expectations-low-for-trump-xi-talks-preparations-limited/

 

Australian in Patong hotel fall on heavy painkiller, likely suffering hallucinations

By The Phuket News

 

Australian tourist Daniel Partridge, 33, was on the prescribed heavy painkiller Tramadol at the time of his fall from a Patong hotel on Sunday (June 9). Photo: frankieleon / Flickr

 

PHUKET: The mother of the 33-year-old Australian man who died after a fall at a Patong hotel on Sunday has raised serious concerns about the circumstances of her son’s death, especially the fact that he was taking prescribed Tramadol when the incident happened.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105950-australian-in-patong-hotel-fall-on-heavy-painkiller-likely-suffering-hallucinations/

 

Residential project launches reach 31 for May, up from April 

By The Nation

 

 

A total of 31 new residential projects were launched in Bangkok and suburbs in May, higher than April’s 27 total projects, according to the latest survey by Agency for Real Estate Affairs released on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105979-residential-project-launches-reach-31-for-may-up-from-april/

 

Impoverished schoolboy asks for leave to take care of four younger kids

By Prasit Tangprasert 
The Nation

 

 

A 12-year-old schoolboy has asked for a one-year leave from classes to take care of four younger children at home in Tambon Chum Phuang of Nakhon Ratchasima’s Chum Phuang district.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105983-korat-impoverished-schoolboy-asks-for-leave-to-take-care-of-four-younger-kids/

 

Department of Fisheries receives complaints about IUU regulations

 

   

BANGKOK, 12 June 2019 (NNT) - Since the government and relevant sectors have stepped up their efforts to suppress illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and have the country removed from the yellow-card status imposed on it by the European Union (EU), another issue has arisen with domestic fishing operators voicing their concerns about the fishing restrictions and the import and export permission procedures. They have also complained about thelevel of imported seafood products from neighboring countries.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105985-department-of-fisheries-receives-complaints-about-iuu-regulations/

 

From 15 June 2019, Thailand visa applicants in UK and Ireland have to apply online

 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105980-visa-applications-online-start-saturday-june-15th-at-thai-embassy-london-passport-sent-by-post-allowed/

 

DeeMoney wins The Asian Banker Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards 2019 for the “Remittance product and Service of the year”

 

 

DeeMoney was presented with the prestigious The Asian Bankers Award on 31^st May, 2019 for “Remittance product and service of the year.” DeeMoney, having successfully undergone all the stringent evaluation for Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards 2019

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105990-deemoney-wins-the-asian-banker-excellence-in-retail-financial-services-awards-2019/

 

Stateless Surat Thani man, 68, gets ID card

By The Nation

 

FILE photo

 

A man living alone in Surat Thani’s Khiri Rat Nikhom district has won the district chief’s approval to receive an identification card for the first time thanks to a Facebook post.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105995-stateless-surat-thani-man-68-gets-id-card/

Phuket Town – the UNESCO City of Gastronomy reveals some secrets

By The Thaiger

VIDEO: Thai PBS

 

 

A UNESCO City of Gastronomy, Phuket Town is a real foodie town. Among their amazing arrays of local delicacies is a variety of tea snacks, many of which are the integral part of their daily life. The delicate and cute and delicious Pang Pia is among the oldest recipes.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105997-phuket-town-–-the-unesco-city-of-gastronomy-reveals-some-secrets/

 

PM Prayut presides over event on water resources

 

   

BANGKOK, 12 June 2019 (NNT) - The Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) has held an event to provide knowledge and communication channels on water resource management during this year’s rainy season. The event was held at the Thai Army Club on Vibhavadi Rangsit road, Bangkok, and was attended by some 40 relevant agencies.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105999-pm-prayut-presides-over-event-on-water-resources/

 

Police hunt Bang Na gang shooter

By Kornkamon Aksorndech 
The Nation

 

 

The police are applying for arrest warrants for two men aged 30 and 19 for the Monday shooting of rival gang in Soi Lasalle 19 in Bangkok's Bang Na district.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106002-police-hunt-bang-na-gang-shooter/

 

Self-balancing scooter launched

By The Nation

 

 

The Ninebot Gokart is a combination of Ninebot Gokart Kit, front wheel module including accelerator pedal and electric steering wheel and Ninebot miniPro, rear wheel module. The kart has a maximum speed limit of 24km/h.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106010-self-balancing-scooter-launched/

 

Farang's anti-govt song - "not actionable" but way left open for private prosecution

 

 

As the Thai public and foreign community continued to share a viral song criticizing the country's government comes news about the possibility of a prosecution.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106027-farangs-anti-govt-song-not-actionable-but-way-left-open-for-private-prosecution/

 

Public bus firm eyes safety and tech overhaul

By The Nation

 

File photo

 

The state-run public inter-city bus transport company says it is considering new safety measures and a connection to the police criminal tracking system.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106028-public-bus-firm-eyes-safety-and-tech-overhaul/

 

Speaker submits bid to disqualify 30 government MPs

By The Nation

 

 

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Chuan Leekpai on Wednesday submitted a complaint to disqualify 30 MPs submitted by the Future Forward. 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1106029-speaker-submits-bid-to-disqualify-30-government-mps/