Busted! Thai man bought nearly 100 vehicles on HP then pawned them

 

Thai caption: Con... almost 100 vehicles

 

Crime Suppression Division police announced the arrest of a 23 year old Nakorn Pathom man on a warrant for fraud. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117309-busted-thai-man-bought-nearly-100-vehicles-on-hp-then-pawned-them/

 

Thai man attacks ATM because it wouldn't give him any money

 

Thai caption: Attacked for not paying out!

 

Sanook reported that police in Wichianburi in Phetchabun province arrested a Thai man for damaging a Krung Thai bank ATM. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117310-phetchabun-thai-man-attacks-atm-because-it-wouldnt-give-him-any-money/

 

ACFS pushes for higher levels of organic farming

By THE NATION

 

 

The National Bureau of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards (ACFS) has introduced a brand new online-marketing channel for young producers focusing on organic farming, which is aimed at helping them expand their clean food business and catch up with the increasing value of organic products, which is growing by 20 per cent every year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117312-acfs-pushes-for-higher-levels-of-organic-farming/

Immigration busy keeping Thailand safe with the "Smart Car"

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported that Immigration chief Lt Gen Sompong Chingduang had ordered officers under his command to keep Thailand's borders and airports safe. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117315-immigration-busy-keeping-thailand-safe-with-the-smart-car/

 

Well-dressed and handsome Thai-American teen nabbed for Chiang Mai theft

 

Thai caption: Well-dressed to ensnare victims

 

Sanook reported that police in Chiang Mai had arrested a 19 year old man of mixed Thai and US parentage who stole a motorbike and a computer tablet after befriending a man in a pub.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117318-well-dressed-and-handsome-thai-american-teen-nabbed-for-chiang-mai-theft/

 

Villagers downstream of reservoir advised to relocate to higher ground

 

 

Villagers living downstream of a small earthen dam, in Bang Saphan district of Thailand’s southern province of Prachuap Khiri Khan, were yesterday advised to move their belongings to higher ground as a precaution against possible flooding of their communities due an unusual discharge of water from the reservoir.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117323-prachuap-khiri-khan-villagers-downstream-of-reservoir-advised-to-relocate-to-higher-ground/

 

Video: Drunk big biker mows down policeman at checkpoint - faces eight charges

 

Thai caption: Big bike hits policeman

 

A 28 year old big biker is facing eight charges after he hit a senior policeman at a checkpoint near Central Westgate in Bang Yai on the outskirts of Bangkok. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117326-video-drunk-big-biker-mows-down-policeman-at-checkpoint-faces-eight-charges/

 

Thai shrimp industry to host first-ever Thai Aqua Expo in December

By THE NATION

 

 

The Thai Eastern Shrimp Association has joined forces with shrimp clubs and eastern region associations to host the Thai Aqua Expo 2019 for the first time in Thailand on December 2-4, and will release aquatic animals to celebrate the 67th birthday of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117327-thai-shrimp-industry-to-host-first-ever-thai-aqua-expo-in-december/

 

"Grisly" death of a teen on a motorcycle on her way to a funeral

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A 15 year old high school student was crushed to death on her way to a friend's mother's funeral in Chainat, central Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117329-grisly-death-of-a-teen-on-a-motorcycle-on-her-way-to-a-funeral/

 

Doi Inthanon waterfall ordered shut to tourists after heavy rainfall

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Heavy rainfall in the Doi Inthanon national park in Chiang Mai led to the temporary closure of the Mae Klang Waterfall. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117330-doi-inthanon-waterfall-ordered-shut-to-tourists-after-heavy-rainfall/

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3 Burmese workers dead following collapse at VIP Condo construction site in Rawai

By The Thaiger

 

 

Two workers have been found dead following yesterday’s collapse at the construction site of the VIP Mercury and VIP Galaxy condo and villa site in Rawai. The two migrant workers were trapped under scaffolding that collapsed bringing the death toll to 3. Eight others were hurt.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117254-at-least-one-dead-10-injured-as-building-under-construction-collapses-in-phuket/page/5/?tab=comments#comment-14455606

 

Private sector, Ministry of Commerce push for exports

 

   

BANGKOK, 12th August 2019 (NNT) - The Board of Trade of Thailand is working with the Ministry of Commerce to add value to the wide range of Thai goods for export, in reaction to the trade war between the United States and China.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117352-private-sector-ministry-of-commerce-push-for-exports/

 

Nine drug suspects, illegal firearms and B800k in vehicles seized in raids

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The raids netted a haul of drugs, as well well as nine suspects, illegal firearms and several vehicles. Photo: Phuket Provincial Police

 

PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have reported the arrest of nine suspects in the first 10 days of August, resulting in the seizure of unlicensed illegal firearms, a haul of drugs as well as two cars and a Honda CB650R motorbike.

 

Full story:  https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117356-nine-drug-suspects-illegal-firearms-and-b800k-in-vehicles-seized-in-raids/

 

PM orders close global economy, trade war watch

 

   

BANGKOK, 12th August 2019 (NNT) - Thailand’ export sector has been affected by the slowing global economy and trade war since early 2018. The Prime Minister recently urged related agencies to closely monitor the effects of the global economy on the Thai economy, before discussing the matter with economic ministers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117357-pm-prayut-orders-close-global-economy-trade-war-watch/

 

New life mulled for old buildings

By THE NATION

 

 

The Treasury Department is considering auctioning off older buildings for commercial development if the lessees pledge to preserve their historical, architectural or cultural value.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117359-new-life-mulled-for-old-buildings/

 

A vote of no confidence in PM Johnson? Labour says: it's an option

 

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives to welcome King Abdullah II of Jordan outside 10 Downing Street in London, Britain August 7, 2019. REUTERS/Toby Melville

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s opposition Labour Party said on Monday that a vote of no confidence in the government of Prime Minister Boris Johnson was a possibility and that it was talking to other parties in parliament on options.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117377-a-vote-of-no-confidence-in-pm-johnson-labour-says-its-an-option/

 

No-deal Brexit could deepen Europe's shortage of medicines - experts

By Francesco Guarascio

 

Illustration photo shows various medicine pills in their original packaging in Brussels, Belgium August 9, 2019. REUTERS/Yves Herman/Illustration

 

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - As the Oct. 31 deadline for Britain to leave the European Union approaches, health professionals are warning that shortages of some medicines could worsen in Europe in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117379-no-deal-brexit-could-deepen-europes-shortage-of-medicines-experts/

 

Hong Kong airport authority cancels all flights for Monday

 

 

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s Airport Authority has canceled all flights not yet checked in by Monday afternoon, the agency said, as anti-government protesters peacefully demonstrated at the airport for a fourth day.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117381-hong-kong-airport-authority-cancels-all-flights-for-monday/

 

Brexit Party's Farage ridicules Harry and Meghan with jibe at UK royals - Guardian

 

FILE PHOTO: Leader of the Brexit Party Nigel Farage stands outside Downing Street in London, Britain, June 7, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Nigel Farage, the leader of Britain’s Brexit Party, has lambasted Prince Harry and his American wife Meghan along with other members of the royal family in a speech in Australia, the Guardian newspaper reported on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117382-brexit-partys-farage-ridicules-harry-and-meghan-with-jibe-at-uk-royals-guardian/

 

Groom Gets So Smashed At Wedding His Mother-In-Law Has To Feed Him

By JAKE MASSEY

 

 

Your wedding day is supposed to be one of the most memorable days of your life.

 

Full Story: http://www.ladbible.com/community/fail-groom-gets-so-smashed-at-wedding-his-mother-in-law-has-to-feed-him-20190811

Versace 'sorry' for implying Hong Kong and Macau are countries

 

Donatella Versace said she was 'deeply sorry'

 

Donatella Versace has apologised after one of her luxury brand's T-shirts implied Hong Kong and Macau were countries, when they are actually Chinese territories.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117384-versace-sorry-for-implying-hong-kong-and-macau-are-countries/

 

Joseph Fiennes: ‘I’ve done my bit for society – I’ve illustrated the patheticness of misogyny’

By Zoe Williams

 

Joseph Fiennes … ‘There are some very angry women in red out there.’ Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian

 

It’s alluded to in the novel … someday, something will happen to Fred. Quite soon.”

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117386-joseph-fiennes-‘i’ve-done-my-bit-for-society-–-i’ve-illustrated-the-patheticness-of-misogyny’/

 

HK troubles stall flight from Phuket

By THE NATION

 

 

A public demonstration at Hong Kong International Airport has forced Thai Smile to postpone Flight WE608 from Phuket to Hong Kong, scheduled for 2.50pm on Monday, to 8am on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117392-hk-troubles-stall-flight-from-phuket/

 

THAI monitoring HK airport situation

By THE NATION

 

 

Thai Airways International is evaluating the situation in Hong Kong day by day after thousands of anti-government protesters descended on the city’s airport, causing a series of flight cancellations.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117393-thai-monitoring-hk-airport-situation/

 

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