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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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/?do=findComment&comment=14455653

 

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/

Thais borrow early and get trapped in a cycle of debt

 

 

Thais, nowadays, are indebted from an early age, and the level of their debt is maintained even as they approach retirement.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117413-thais-borrow-early-and-get-trapped-in-a-cycle-of-debt/

 

Thai troops keep close watch on Mon Bridge as debris piles up

 

 

The famous Mon (Uttamanusorn) Bridge, Thailand’s longest wooden bridge, is being watched around the clock by the Thai army for fear that it may collapse under the force of strong currents in the Songkalia River and a huge amount of debris which is piling up against the bridge’s superstructure.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117414-thai-troops-keep-close-watch-on-mon-bridge-as-debris-piles-up/

 

Alexander Albon to drive for Red Bull in Belgium

 

(Photo) Alexander Albon Ansusinha/F1 website

 

The Formula 1 website released the surprising news this afternoon (August 12th) that the Thai-British driver, Alexander Albon, will replace Pierre Gasly’s in the Red Bull team for the mid 2019 season. He will drive for Red Bull in the 13th competition in Belgium on August 30th and 31st and September 1st, 2019. The 2019 F1 competitions are being held in 21 different countries.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117415-alexander-albon-to-drive-for-red-bull-in-belgium/

 

Last 18 Thai fishermen stranded in Somalia arrive home

 

 

The last group of 18 Thai fishermen, who had been stranded on fishing trawlers in the seas off Somalia, arrived in Bangkok this morning on a Thai Airways International flight and were welcomed by officials and airline staff at Suvarnabhumi international airport.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117416-last-18-thai-fishermen-stranded-in-somalia-arrive-home/

 

FTAs help H1 2019 international trade reach 140 billion USD

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) between Thailand and 17 partner countries have helped international trade value in the first half of this year to reach 140 billion U.S. Dollar, with ASEAN remaining the top trading partner with the highest trade amount with Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117417-trade-between-thailand-and-17-partners-reach-140-billion-usd-in-2019s-first-half/

 

Majority of Britons support 'Brexit by any means' poll

 

FILE PHOTO: Branded merchandise is seen in the office of pro-Brexit group pressure group "Leave.eu" in London, Britain February 12, 2016. REUTERS/Neil Hall

 

LONDON (Reuters) - A majority of Britons believe Prime Minister Boris Johnson must take Britain out of the European Union "by any means", even if that involves suspending parliament, an opinion poll conducted for the Daily Telegraph said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117418-majority-of-britons-support-brexit-by-any-means-poll/

 

Trump adviser Bolton: U.S. would enthusiastically support a UK choice for no-deal Brexit

By Steve Holland

 

U.S. National Security Advisor, John Bolton, meets with journalists during a visit to London, Britain August 12, 2019. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls

 

LONDON (Reuters) - The United States would enthusiastically support a no-deal Brexit if that is what the British government decided to do, U.S. national security adviser John Bolton said on Monday during a visit to London aimed at reassuring Britain over UK-U.S. ties.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117419-trump adviser-bolton-us-would-enthusiastically-support-a-uk-choice-for-no-deal-brexit/

 

New Trump rule targets poor and could cut legal immigration in half, advocates say

By Daniel Trotta and Mica Rosenberg

 

New American citizens wave American flags after taking the Oath of Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., March 1, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Segar

 

(Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration unveiled a sweeping rule on Monday that some experts say could cut legal immigration in half by denying visas and permanent residency to hundreds of thousands of people for being too poor.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117420-new trump rule-targets-poor-and-could-cut-legal-immigration-in-half-advocates-say/

 

Pennsylvania judges sceptical of Cosby effort to reverse sex assault conviction

By Joseph Ax

 

Actor and comedian Bill Cosby is seen in this booking photo released by Montgomery County Correctional Facility, Maryland U.S., September 25, 2018. Courtesy Montgomery County Correctional Facility/Handout via REUTERS

 

HARRISBURG, Pa. (Reuters) - A trio of Pennsylvania judges on Monday appeared deeply sceptical of Bill Cosby's effort to have his sexual assault conviction overturned, as the comedian's lawyers argued in court that the trial judge had deprived him of a fair trial.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117423-pennsylvania-judges-sceptical-of-cosby-effort-to-reverse-sex-assault-conviction/

 

Trump considering North Korea envoy as next ambassador to Russia - source

 

FILE PHOTO: US Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun (R) talks with South Korea's Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs Lee Do-hoon (L) during their meeting at the foreign ministry in Seoul on May 10, 2019. Jung Yeon-je/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Stephen Biegun, the diplomat who has been leading efforts to revive stalled U.S. denuclearization talks with North Korea, is under consideration to be President Donald Trump's next ambassador to Russia, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117425-trump-considering-north-korea-envoy-as-next-ambassador-to-russia-source/

Hong Kong's airport reopens on Tuesday after unprecedented closure

 

Passengers queue at check-in counters as the airport reopened a day after flights were halted due to a protest, at Hong Kong International Airport, China August 13, 2019. REUTERS/Issei Kato

 

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong's airport reopened on Tuesday but its administrator warned that flight movements would still be affected, after China said widespread anti-government protests that halted flights a day earlier showed "sprouts of terrorism".

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117427-hong-kongs-airport-reopens-on-tuesday-after-unprecedented-closure/

 

U.S. attorney general cites 'irregularities' at jail where Epstein died

 

 

An exterior view of the Metropolitan Correctional Center jail where financier Jeffrey Epstein, who was found dead in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., August 10, 2019. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

 

(Reuters) - U.S. Attorney General William Barr on Monday criticised "serious irregularities" at the federal prison where Jeffrey Epstein died in an apparent suicide, adding that the sex-trafficking investigation involving the disgraced financier would continue.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117429-us-attorney-general-cites-irregularities-at-jail-where-epstein-died/

 

Forty nine injured as tour bus hits subsidence undertaking on hard shoulder

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Forty nine passengers were injured when a Korat to Bangkok tour bus fell on its side in Klang Dong district near Chokchai farm on the Friendship Highway. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117431-korat-forty-nine-injured-as-tour-bus-hits-subsidence-undertaking-on-hard-shoulder/

 

Erawan waterfall fully open again after injuries to tourists cause one day closure

 

Thai caption: Levels 5 and 6 closed at Erawan waterfall

 

The Erawan waterfall in the national park in Kanchanaburi was partially closed Monday after heavy rains made steep stretches of walkways dangerous. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117433-erawan-waterfall-fully-open-again-after-injuries-to-tourists-cause-one-day-closure/

 

Govt to spend Bt50 billion in cash handouts for poor, tourism stimulus package

By The Nation

 

FILE photo

 

The Prayut II government plans to spend Bt50 billion to stimulate the economy by handing out Bt1,000 cash to each of the registered poor and Bt1,500 to members of the public to spend while visiting other provinces, a source said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117438-govt-to-spend-bt50-billion-in-cash-handouts-for-poor-tourism-stimulus-package/

 

Myanmar worker killed Thai boss with crowbar and stuffed him in a wardrobe after driving criticism

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that a Myanmar migrant worker called "Go-Go" has been arrested for the murder of his employer. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117439-myanmar-worker-killed-thai-boss-with-crowbar-and-stuffed-him-in-a-wardrobe-after-driving-criticism/

 

Four die after breathing toxic gases from waste treatment system in Songkhla

By The Nation

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

Three workers and their boss died from hydrogen sulfide poisoning while working on the underground wastewater treatment system of a rubber latex factory in Songkhla’s Sadao district Monday, police said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117441-four-die-after-breathing-toxic-gases-from-waste-treatment-system-in-songkhla/

 

Ministries join forces to set "new safety standards" for Thai water tourism

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Thailand has recognized that something needs to be done to improve standards for tourism on water. 

 

Ffull story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117442-ministries-join-forces-to-set-new-safety-standards-for-thai-water-tourism/

 

History repeats itself as motorcyclist dies on Rama IV bridge 

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported that a motorcyclist was killed at the same spot as another rider a while back who fell to his death and landed on a car outside a department store. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117444-history-repeats-itself-as-motorcyclist-dies-on-rama-iv-bridge/

 

Pattaya jam packed for the holidays, reports Thai media

 

Picture: Sophon

 

Sophon reported on Facebook that Pattaya was heaving with Thai and foreign tourists on Monday, the culmination of the long holiday weekend. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117446-pattaya-jam-packed-for-the-holidays-reports-thai-media/

 

Chinese tourist rescued from surf by Patong lifeguards

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The Chinese tourist ignored warnings from lifeguards and entered the surf where red ‘No Swimming’ flags were posted. Photo: Patong Surf Life Saving

 

PHUKET: Lifeguards at Patong Beach have repeated their warning for swimmers to obey the red “No Swimming” flags posted along the beach marking where it is dangerous to enter the surf after a Chinese tourists was rescued yesterday (Aug 12).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117456-chinese-tourist-rescued-from-surf-by-patong-lifeguards/

 

Twelve year old gang leader thought it was fun to throw stones at vehicles on the motorway

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Five boys aged between 12 and 16 have been arrested after a series of incidents of rocks being thrown at vehicles on the Chonburi motorway. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117465-twelve-year-old-gang-leader-thought-it-was-fun-to-throw-stones-at-vehicles-on-the-motorway/

 

Where did my master go? Abandoned dog pulls at Thai heartstrings 

 

 

Thai Rath reported on a dog in Bangkok that has been abandoned after its owners moved house. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117469-where-did-my-master-go-abandoned-dog-pulls-at-thai-heartstrings/

 

Land prices rise 8.3 per cent nationwide: Treasury Department

By The Nation

 

File photo/The Nation

 

Land prices in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) have increased by more than 10 per cent, according to a senior official at the Treasury Department, who adds that its new land appraisals will be implemented for tax collection purposes next year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117472-land-prices-rise-83-per-cent-nationwide-treasury-department/

 

Prayut to visit Surin, Buri Ram Monday

By The Nation

 

Prayut Chan-o-cha

 

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha will visit Surin and Buri Ram on Monday to gather first-hand information on the on-going drought in the two northeastern provinces, Deputy Agriculture Minister Thammanas Phraophao said Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117473-prayut-to-visit-surin-buri-ram-monday/

 

Prawit to become Phalang Pracharat’s chief strategist

By The Nation

 

Prawit Wongsuwan

 

Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan will be appointed as the chief strategist of the coalition-leading Phalang Pracharat Party, Deputy Agriculture Minister Thammanas Phraophao said Tuesday (August 13).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117474-prawit-to-become-phalang-pracharat’s-chief-strategist/

 

Demolishing the historic British Embassy to make way for a shopping center

 

 

Pictures: ICOMOS Thailand Association

 

A heritage organisation posted a question on Facebook following  work at the British Embassy compound in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117476-demolishing-the-historic-british-embassy-to-make-way-for-a-shopping-center/