rooster59 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 No-deal Brexit could end Japan investment boom, envoy tells UK PM rivals By Costas Pitas and Minwoo Park FILE PHOTO: Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono attends a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia May 10, 2019. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina/File Photo LONDON/TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan on Thursday cautioned the two candidates vying to replace Prime Minister Theresa May that a no-deal Brexit would be so disruptive for many companies that Japanese capital's 35-year bet on Britain could end. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108786-no-deal-brexit-could-end-japan-investment-boom-envoy-tells-uk-pm-rivals/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 A touch of Japanese beauty in Bangkok By The Nation The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is to plant 70,000 multi-coloured dwarf zinnia flowers at Suan Rot Fai (Wachirabenchatat) Park to replicate the beauty of the famous flower gardens in the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108788-a-touch-of-japanese-beauty-in-bangkok/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Trump talks trade at G20, China's Xi warns against protectionism By Roberta Rampton Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is flanked by U.S. President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping during a meeting at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 28, 2019. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque OSAKA (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump made clear on Friday that trade was his top priority at a summit of leaders of Group of 20 nations, as China's Xi Jinping warned against rising protectionism and India, Japan and Russia defended multilateral trade rules. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108791-trump-talks-trade-at-g20-chinas-xi-warns-against-protectionism/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Grab fires driver over alleged passenger assault By The Nation Grab Thailand announced Friday it had fired one of its drivers who allegedly assaulted a Chinese passenger on a roadside in Nonthaburi the day before. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108760-grab-driver-hits-chinese-teacher-in-the-face-with-a-golf-club-in-bangkok/?utm_source=newsletter-20190628-1241&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 This baby dugong didn’t make it By The Nation A baby dugong was found dead on the shore of an island off the Trang coast on Thursday, possibly separated from its mother in high seas and then stranded at low tide. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108798-this-baby-dugong-didn’t-make-it/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Boy, 12, succumbs to dengue in Chiang Mai By The Nation Dengue fever has claimed its first victim in Chiang Mai this year, a 12-year-old fifth grader. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108799-boy-12-succumbs-to-dengue-in-chiang-mai/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Issuer defaults rise in Asia but region remains strong By The Nation Three companies rated by S&P Global Ratings, including one confidential issuer, defaulted in Asia in 2018, up from two corporate defaults in 2017, S&P Global Fixed Income Research said on Friday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108800-issuer-defaults-rise-in-asia-but-region-remains-strong/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Harris goes after Biden on race in U.S. presidential debate By James Oliphant and Ginger Gibson Senator Kamala Harris speaks during the second night of the first Democratic presidential candidates debate in Miami, Florida, U.S. June 27, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Segar MIAMI (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris confronted front-runner Joe Biden on race during a debate on Thursday, calling his remarks about working with segregationist senators "hurtful" and questioning his 1970s opposition to school busing. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108802-harris-goes-after-biden-on-race-in-us-presidential-debate/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Rescue ship's captain accuses European states of abandoning migrants By Guglielmo Mangiapane and Antonio Denti Sea-Watch 3 rescue ship is pictured as it remains blocked one mile outside the port of Lampedusa, Italy, June 27, 2019. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane ON BOARD SEA-WATCH 3, Italy (Reuters) - The captain of rescue ship Sea-Watch 3 said on Thursday European states have no interest in finding a political solution for the 42 migrants aboard her vessel, now positioned off the Italian island of Lampedusa. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108803-rescue-ships-captain-accuses-european-states-of-abandoning-migrants/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Klity Creek polluter ordered to pay clean-up cost By The Nation A court has ruled that the private firm found responsible for lead contamination in Kanchanaburi’s Klity Creek must pay for the clean-up being undertaken by the Pollution Control Department (PCD) Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108811-klity-creek-polluter-ordered-to-pay-clean-up-cost/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 Trump to Putin - Please don't meddle in U.S. elections By Roberta Rampton OSAKA (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Friday sardonically asked his Russian counterpart to please not meddle in U.S. elections, appearing to make light of a scandal that led to an investigation of his campaign's contact with the Kremlin during 2016 elections. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108842-trump-to-putin-please-dont-meddle-in-us-elections/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 Immigration police arrest foreigners for a variety of crimes By Kornkamon Aksorndech The Nation A Chinese man who was wanted in his home country for illegally operating an online gambling den with a sum worth 400 million yuan (or Bt2 billion) has been arrested, Immigration Bureau chief Pol Lt-General Sompong Chingduang said on Friday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108850-immigration-police-arrest-foreigners-for-a-variety-of-crimes/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 Controlled explosions demolish remains of collapsed Italy bridge Controlled explosions demolish two of the pylons of the Morandi bridge almost one year since a section of the viaduct collapsed killing 43 people, in Genoa, Italy June 28, 2019. REUTERS/Massimo Pinca GENOA, Italy (Reuters) - Six seconds of controlled explosions wiped out the remains of a collapsed bridge in the northern Italian city of Genoa on Friday, paving the way for a new structure to replace the ageing viaduct that gave way last year, killing 43 people. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108855-controlled-explosions-demolish-remains-of-collapsed-italy-bridge/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Two African men arrested on drugs charges after tip-off By Supachai Phetchthewee The Nation Two African men have been arrested along with 533 grams of crystal meth or "ice" in Bangkok's Suan Luang district. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108862-two-african-men-arrested-on-drugs-charges-after-tip-off/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Thailand among top countries offering global travellers the ‘host’ factor, says Booking.com Ban Khok Kong Homestay, Kalasin Bangkok, 26 June 2019 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that a recent poll by Booking.com across 29 countries found Thai people to be among the top nationalities who consider their country to be more hospitable than others. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108863-thailand-among-top-countries-offering-global-travellers-the-‘host’-factor-says-bookingcom/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Strong baht sends jitters through Thai export sector Thailand’s private sector has expressed serious concern over the strengthening baht, which has rallied to its highest level against the US dollar for six years and may badly affect the country’s exports of agricultural produce and consumer products. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108864-strong-baht-sends-jitters-through-thai-export-sector/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Plan to issue 100 million lottery tickets per draw criticised by Democrat MP A senior Democrat MP has voiced strong objection to the Government Lottery Office’s plan to increase the number of lottery tickets issued every two weeks by 10 million to 100 million while it is waiting for government approval of its online 2 and 3 digit lottery project. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108866-plan-to-issue-100-million-lottery-tickets-per-draw-criticised-by-democrat-mp/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Anti-junta activist attacked for second time By The Nation Anti-junta activist Sirawith Seritiwat was attacked on Friday morning in Bangkok's Kannayao district – the second time he has been assaulted this month. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108867-anti-junta-activist-attacked-for-second-time/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Chinese consuls called to hear Phuket’s tourist safety measures, again By The Phuket News Another high-profile meeting to assure Chinese envoys that it is safe for Chinese tourists to travel to Phuket was held yesterday (June 27). Photo: PR Dept PHUKET:-- Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana held a high-profile public meeting with the Chinese Consul General in Songkhla Ma Fengchun and Phuket Chinese Consular Office Vice Consul-General Li Chunfu yesterday (June 17) to highlight how safe and convenient it is for Chinese tourists to come to Phuket. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108869-chinese-consuls-called-to-hear-phuket’s-tourist-safety-measures-again/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Authorities urge public to stay away from Fast & Furious 9 film set By The Phuket News Krabi TAT Director Apichai Aranyig urged the public to stay away from the film set of Fast & Furious 9 in Krabi. Photo: TAT KRABI:-- Authorities in Krabi have urged people to stay away from the Fast & Furious 9 film set, highlighting that only stunt performers and no actual actors will be on the set when filming starts on Monday (July 1). Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108870-authorities-urge-public-to-stay-away-from-fast-furious-9-film-set/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Luxury mansion amid protected Phuket forest stands on appeal By The Phuket News The luxury house compound is on private land overlooking the Bang Wad reservoir, says the Phuket Land Office, but surrounded by protected national forest. Photo: Supplied PHUKET:-- Demolition of the luxury mansion in the hills overlooking the Bang Wad Reservoir because it breached the 80-metre limit on contruction has been stayed pending an appeal. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108872-luxury-mansion-amid-protected-phuket-forest-stands-on-appeal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Iran seen breaking nuclear pact limit in days; Trump says 'no time pressure' By Francois Murphy and Roberta Rampton Cars of the Iranian delegation are parked outside a building of the at Diaoyutai state guesthouse in Beijing as Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif meets Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, China, May 13, 2018. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/Files VIENNA/OSAKA (Reuters) - Diplomats said Iran is on course to breach a threshold in its nuclear agreement within days but U.S. President Donald Trump, who has ratcheted up pressure on the Middle Eastern country, said there was "absolutely no time pressure" on the issue. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108874-iran-seen-breaking-nuclear-pact-limit-in-days-trump-says-no-time-pressure/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Trump prepares for 'productive' talks with Xi on trade war by Roberta Rampton (R-L) Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker attend the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan June 28, 2019. Sputnik/Mikhail Klimentyev/Kremlin via REUTERS OSAKA (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he hoped for productive talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on a trade war that is casting a shadow on global growth, but said he had not made any promises about a reprieve from escalating tariffs. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108875-trump-prepares-for-productive-talks-with-xi-on-trade-war/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Impeach me, I'll jail you - Philippines' Duterte dares foes to test him Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivers a speech during their joint press statement with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (not pictured) at Abe's official residence in Tokyo, Japan May 31, 2019. Kazuhiro Nogi /Pool via Reuters MANILA (Reuters) - (Attention to strong language in paragraphs five and six.) Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108877-impeach-me-ill-jail-you-philippines-duterte-dares-foes-to-test-him/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Fund launched to promote recycled garbage collection in Mae Hong Son By Tossapol Boonpat The Nation Mae Hong Son's Pai District Office has organised a funeral assistance fund, requiring members to recycle garbage in a bid to tackle the northern tourist city's garbage problem. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108879-fund-launched-to-promote-recycled-garbage-collection-in-mae-hong-son/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Durian fair boosts Si Sa Ket's economy By The Nation Si Sa Ket File photo A durian fair is significantly spurring economy in Si Sa Ket, a remote and rather poor province in northeast Thailand. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108880-durian-fair-boosts-si-sa-kets-economy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Milan banned from 2019-20 Europa League for FFP breach - CAS FILE PHOTO: AC Milan's headquarter Casa Milan main entrance is seen in Milan, Italy, April 14, 2017. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo MILAN (Reuters) - AC Milan have been banned from the 2019-20 Europa League competition for breaching UEFA’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules, sport’s highest court CAS said on Friday. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108882-milan-banned-from-2019-20-europa-league-for-ffp-breach-cas/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Idris Elba discusses difficulties of being the first black James Bond by Charlotte Krol Idris Elba attends the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 24, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California Credit: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Idris Elba has spoken about issues he may face should he land the role of James Bond. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108885-idris-elba-discusses-difficulties-of-being-the-first-black-james-bond/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Midsommar director Ari Aster: 'I often cling to dead things' by Amy Nicholson Ari Aster: I'm a neurotic Jew and I’m afraid of Lyme disease.’ Photograph: Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP Midsommar is an agonisingly lovely horror film about four American students bungling an invite to a pagan celebration in Sweden. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108886-midsommar-director-ari-aster-i-often-cling-to-dead-things/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Guns N’ Roses star Steven Adler hospitalised ‘with self-inflicted stab wounds to the stomach’ By Debbie White Gun N' Roses star Steven Adler has been taken to hospital in Los Angeles after stabbing himself / Credit: Getty - Contributor GUNS N' Roses star Steven Adler has been hospitalised after reportedly stabbing himself in the stomach. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108887-guns-n’-roses-star-steven-adler-hospitalised-‘with-self-inflicted-stab-wounds-to-the-stomach’/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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