THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 29 July 2019

[webfact]

Iran says meeting with parties to nuclear deal 'constructive'

By Kirsti Knolle

 

Iran's top nuclear negotiator Abbas Araqchi and EEAS Secretary General Helga Schmid attend a meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission in Vienna, Austria July 28, 2019. REUTERS/Kirsti Knolle

 

VIENNA (Reuters) - An emergency meeting with parties to Iran's 2015 nuclear deal was constructive but there are unresolved issues and Tehran will continue to reduce its nuclear commitments if Europeans fail to salvage the pact, Iranian official Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1114544-iran-says-meeting-with-parties-to-nuclear-deal-constructive/

 

[webfact]

TAT latest: Tourism set for 9% rise in third quarter - yearly expectations to be met

 

 

The head of the Tourism Authority of Thailand has painted a very rosy picture about foreign and domestic tourism in Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1114546-tat-latest-tourism-set-for-9-rise-in-third-quarter-yearly-expectations-to-be-met/

 

[webfact]

Exhausted Thai man stuck for nine hours in a rock crevice in the south

 

Caption: Stuck all day in a rock crevice

 

A man out foraging in a cave with relatives was stuck in a rock crevice for nine hours before he was eventually released by rescue workers at the weekend.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1114548-exhausted-thai-man-stuck-for-nine-hours-in-a-rock-crevice-in-the-south/

 

[webfact]

Lottery saving scheme to launch mid-August

By The Nation

 

 

The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) will launch the two-year lottery saving scheme at Bt20 per unit with an interest rate of 0.5 per cent a year in the middle of August, the bank’s executive vice president Somkiat Kimawaha said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1114549-lottery-saving-scheme-to-launch-mid-august/

 

[webfact]

Maduro says missing FARC leaders are 'welcome in Venezuela'

 

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro speaks at a meeting of the Sao Paulo Forum in Caracas, Venezuela, July 28, 2019. REUTERS/Manaure Quintero

 

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Sunday said two former FARC commanders from neighboring Colombia whose whereabouts are unknown were "welcome in Venezuela," a statement likely to fuel criticism that he is providing a safe haven for armed groups.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1114552-maduro-says-missing-farc-leaders-are-welcome-in-venezuela/

 

[webfact]

Video: Thai granny in a trance goes walkabout with a cobra - it's her 55th catch!

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A viral video showed a grandmother from a southern Thailand village walking about the neighborhood with a two meter cobra in her hands. 

 

Source: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1114555-video-thai-granny-in-a-trance-goes-walkabout-with-a-cobra-its-her-55th-catch/

 

[webfact]

Water resources projects on track: ONWR

By The Nation

 

 

The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) is planning to move forward with 100 water management projects worth Bt400 billion before the end of the year to boost available water up to 2.9 million cubic metres and cover the needs of 630,000 families nationwide, the office's secretary-general Somkiat Prajanwong said recently.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1114556-water-resources-projects-on-track-onwr/

 

[webfact]

Video: King Cobra in custody after eating a water monitor!

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Snake catches in Krabi in Thailand's south were called after a house owner returned home to find the dogs barking unusually. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1114561-video-king-cobra-in-custody-after-eating-a-water-monitor/

 

[webfact]

Commerce Ministry promotes market integration in fruit pricing

 

   

BANGKOK, 29 July 2019 (NNT) - Selling prices at farms for some fruit such as mangosteens have recently plummeted due to an oversupply during the harvest season. The Department of Internal trade has now invited retailers including petrol stations to join a video conference with commercial affairs officials across the country, to find applicable solutions to the problem.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1114563-thai-commerce-ministry-promotes-market-integration-in-fruit-pricing/

 

[webfact]

Thai livestock trader held for ransom of 5 million baht in Laos

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

The daughter of a Thai livestock trader in Chiang Rai went to the police in Thailand after her father was abducted on a trip to neighboring Laos. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1114570-thai-livestock-trader-held-for-ransom-of-5-million-baht-in-laos/

 

[webfact]

"Don't take my mum away - who's gonna look after me?", five year old appeals for shoplifting parent

 

Caption: She needed to steal for her children. Off to the workhouse!

 

A five year old girl begged the police in Samrong, south east of Bangkok, not to take her mother into custody after they went on a shoplifting trip. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1114571-dont-take-my-mum-away-whos-gonna-look-after-me-five-year-old-appeals-for-shoplifting-parent/

 

[webfact]

Thai woman's nose job turns foul due to dirty silicone

 

Thai caption: Dirty silicone

 

A Thai woman in Bangkok went on Facebook after a nose job went wrong. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1114572-thai-womans-nose-job-turns-foul-due-to-dirty-silicone/

 

[webfact]

Power of Farang! Celebrity English teacher claims improvements on the way at Suvarnabhumi

 

File photo

 

"Farang Power" in effecting change in Thailand is now very much in the news.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1114577-power-of-farang-celebrity-english-teacher-claims-improvements-on-the-way-at-suvarnabhumi/

[webfact]

PM to supervise the DSI

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will directly supervise the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) instead of assigning one of his deputies to do it on his behalf, as was the practice in the past, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin said today.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1114579-pm-to-supervise-the-dsi/

 

[webfact]

LINE To Bring Online Grocery Service To Thailand

By PYMNTS

 

     

Japanese chat app operator Line is set to launch an online grocery service in Thailand by the end of the year

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1114580-line-to-bring-online-grocery-service-to-thailand/

 

[webfact]

Free rides on MRT Blue Line extension

 

   

BANGKOK, 29 July 2019 (NNT) - To celebrate His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua’s 67th birthday on Sunday (July 28), the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand will offer free services to commuters using its Blue Line extension from Wat Mangkorn station to Tha Phra station between July 29 and September 28, 2019.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1114596-free-rides-on-mrt-blue-line-extension/

 

[webfact]

Phichit abbot challenges senator’s parliamentary immunity

By THE NATION

 

Senator Kittisak Rattanawaraha (in yellow shirt) is being calmed down by a fellow parliamentarian following a dispute with an opposition MP/NationPhoto

 

A senator accused of leading a mob action at a temple in Phichit province is facing a major blow following a request made by the temple's abbot to the Senate speaker to revoke the parliamentary immunity enjoyed by the senator.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1114597-phichit-abbot-challenges-senator’s-parliamentary-immunity/

 

[webfact]

PM happy with Thailand’s improved ranking in Global Innovation Index 2019

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is reported to be satisfied that Thailand’s ranking on the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2019 improved by one place to 43rd.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1114598-pm-happy-with-thailand’s-improved-ranking-in-global-innovation-index-2019/

 

[webfact]

Baby boy abandoned on rented room doorstep

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The baby boy was found on the woman’s doorstep early this morning. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: A baby boy believed to be only seven to 10 days old was found abandoned in front of a woman’s rented room early this morning (July 29).

police

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1114603-baby-boy-abandoned-on-rented-room-doorstep/

 

[webfact]

Six drug suspects arrested in 10 days, B1.4mn in assets seized

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Guns, drugs, and B1.4 million in pickup trucks and motorbikes were seized in making the six arrests. Photos: Phuket Provincial Police

 

PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have announced the arrests of six drug suspects within a span of just 10 days. The arrests, carried out from July 19-28, saw the seizure of 1,933 ya bah (methamphetamine) pills, 57.82 grams of ya ice (crystal meth) and B1.425 million in assets.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1114606-six-drug-suspects-arrested-in-10-days-b14mn-in-assets-seized/

 

[webfact]

Premier assures policies can be implemented

 

   

BANGKOK, 29 July 2019 (NNT) - Two days of policy debate have passed with opposition MPs taking turns to debate a wide range of issues regarding the running of the country over the last five years. They claim that the new government’s policies are roughly defined and doubted that they can be put to work. Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha assured that the policies can be implemented and pledged to take into account the various views expressed during the debate.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1114607-premier-assures-policies-can-be-implemented/

[webfact]

Star Alliance to introduce biometric data recognition

By THE NATION

 

(Photo from Star Alliance website)

 

Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance, and NEC Corporation, a global leader in IT, network and biometric technologies, have entered into a partnership agreement to develop a biometric data-based identification platform that will significantly improve the travel experience for frequent flyer programme customers of Star Alliance member airlines.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1114611-star-alliance-to-introduce-biometric-data-recognition/

 

[snoop1130]

Cambodia says to increase arms purchases from China

 

FILE PHOTO: Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen arrives at the Independence Monument to attend celebrations marking the 65th anniversary of the country's independence from France, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia November 9, 2018. REUTERS/Samrang Pring/File Photo

 

PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said on Monday that an additional $40 million would be spent on weapons from China to modernize the Southeast Asian country’s military.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1114644-cambodia-says-to-increase-arms-purchases-from-china/

 

[snoop1130]

The feud involving members of Singapore's first family

 

FILE PHOTO: A view of former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's Oxley Road residence in Singapore June 14, 2017. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo

 

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - A public rift between the heirs of Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s first and longest-serving prime minister, has for years rumbled in the wealthy city-state regarded as an island of stability in Southeast Asia.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1114642-the-feud-involving-members-of-singapores-first-family/

[snoop1130]

UK trade minister Truss says NHS will not be put up for sale - The Telegraph

 

FILE PHOTO - Britain's Chief Secretary to the Treasury Liz Truss arrives at Downing Street, in London, Britain July 24, 2019. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls

 

(Reuters) - Britain’s trade minister Liz Truss has said the National Health Service (NHS) would not be put up for sale, as she prepares to discuss a free-trade deal with the U.S. in the next few weeks.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1114645-uk-trade-minister-truss-says-nhs-will-not-be-put-up-for-sale-the-telegraph/

 

[snoop1130]

Stunning optical illusion means your eyes see this black and white picture in colour

By Patrick Knox

 

 

A MIND-BOGGLING optical illusion has gone viral where all isn't what it seems. 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1114648-stunning-optical-illusion-means-your-eyes-see-this-black-and-white-picture-in-colour/

 

[snoop1130]

Incredible images show sea lion swallowed whole by humpback whale

 

The sea lion got caught out as it competed with the whale for food. Pics: Magnus News Agency/ Chase Dekker

 

Incredible photographs of a sea lion being swallowed whole by a humpback whale have been captured in what's claimed to be a world first.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1114649-incredible-images-show-sea-lion-swallowed-whole-by-humpback-whale/

 

[snoop1130]

The Simpsons Could Retire Martin Prince Following Voice Actor Russi Taylor's Death

By Will Fitzpatrick

 

 

There was sad news for fans of The Simpsons this weekend, as it emerged that voiceover actor Russi Taylor - the voice of Martin Prince - had died in California, aged 75.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1114650-the-simpsons-could-retire-martin-prince-following-voice-actor-russi-taylors-death/

 

[snoop1130]

‘Oak’ dares finance minister to prove his honesty

By The Nation

 

 

Panthongtae Shinawatra, son of self-exiled former premier Thaksin Shinwatra, has dared Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana via Facebook to swear before the revered Emerald Buddha statue that he has been honest regarding controversial loan approvals.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1114653-‘oak’-dares-finance-minister-to-prove-his-honesty/

 

[webfact]

to continue:

Thailand Live Tuesday 30 July 2019
https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1114677-thailand-live-tuesday-30-july-2019/