webfact Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 Noodle vendor claims they urinated in the broth "to cure muscle aches" Picture; Thai Rath A person claiming to be a noodle vendor with lots of customers said that their shop was very popular because their dishes helped cure muscle aches and pains. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119082-noodle-vendor-claims-they-urinated-in-the-broth-to-cure-muscle-aches/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 What did this Bangkok homeowner find on their couch? By The Thaiger PHOTOS: Kapook The owner of a Bangkok house has returned home to find this on their couch… Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119084-what-did-this-bangkok-homeowner-find-on-their-couch/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 Icelandic cyclist ends up in hospital after slamming into tow truck Thai good Samaritans helped a 43 year old Icelandic man after he cycled into the back of a Chiang Mai provincial authority tow truck. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119086-icelandic-cyclist-ends-up-in-hospital-after-slamming-into-tow-truck/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 Video: Japanese student refuses to budge for motorcyclists on the sidewalk A minute long video posted on Facebook showed a mature woman dressed as a Thai student standing in the way of motorcyclists illegally using the sidewalk in Bangkok. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119090-video-japanese-student-refuses-to-budge-for-motorcyclists-on-the-sidewalk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 Pattaya: Police sting finds 17 year old sex workers at traditional massage parlor - owner arrested Picture: Ruksiam News A sting mounted by anti-human trafficking police and local cops was conducted at a traditional Thai massage shop in Central Pattaya. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119095-pattaya-police-sting-finds-17-year-old-sex-workers-at-traditional-massage-parlor-owner-arrested/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 Debate on Prayut’s oath wording controversy to be held next month: chief whip By The Nation Prayut Chan-o-cha A special House meeting may be convened next month for the opposition to grill Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha over allegations that he failed to complete his oath wording as required by the charter. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119091-debate-on-prayut’s-oath-wording-controversy-to-be-held-next-month-chief-whip/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 First Fully Licensed International School on Koh Phangan to Open this September Si Ri Panya International School announced this week they have received their license from the Thai Ministry of Education and will open as the first official international school on Koh Phangan on September 4th. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119117-first-fully-licensed-international-school-on-koh-phangan-to-open-this-september / Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 One, maybe two agricultural agriculture chemicals to be banned By The Nation Deputy Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Mananya Thaiset has announced that at least one or two of the three controversial agricultural chemicals – paraquat, glyphosate, and chlorpyrifos – will be banned in Thailand by the end of this year. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119125-one-maybe-two-agricultural-agriculture-chemicals-to-be-banned/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 Veterinarians treating dugong pup, hope for recovery By The Nation A veterinarian team was removing the remaining partially digested sea grass from three-month-old dugong pup Yamil’s stomach on Thursday to prevent complications including infection. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119132-veterinarians-treating-dugong-pup-hope-for-recovery/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 ‘One-man party’ falls into Phalang Pracharat’s arms By The Nation Paiboon Nititawan The People Reform Party’s leader and sole MP announced on Thursday that he would disband the party and join Phalang Pracharat, which leads the ruling coalition. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119138-‘one-man-party’-falls-into-phalang-pracharat’s-arms/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 Exports up 4.28% last month Thai exports in July 2019 rose 4.28% from a year earlier, on the back of rising gold prices and a less-volatile trade war between China and the United States. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119140-exports-up-428-last-month/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 Pheu Thai backs down over probe of 3 MPs for welcoming PM to Surin province The opposition Pheu Thai Party has backed down over a plan to investigate three of its MPs, for the northeastern province of Surin, for showing up to welcome Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha during his visit to the province on Monday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119145-pheu-thai-backs-down-over-probe-of-3-mps-for-welcoming-pm-to-surin-province/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 List sharks as endangered, biologist urges By The Nation Photo courtesy of Thon Thamrongnawasawat's facebook page Posting photos on Facebook of blacktip reef sharks being chopped into pieces and sold on Koh Lanta, marine biologist Thon Thamrongnawasawat has said it’s time for Thailand to include all species of sharks on its list of protected endangered animals. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119162-list-sharks-as-endangered-biologist-urges/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Thailand plans "relocation package" to draw foreign investment amid trade war BANGKOK, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Thailand is planning a “relocation package” to attract foreign companies which are looking to move factories because of global trade tensions, officials said on Thursday, as the government tries to boost a slowing economy. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119163-thailand-plans-relocation-package-to-draw-foreign-investment-amid-trade-war/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Environment Ministry considers quicker ban on 4 plastic products in Thailand The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is considering bringing forward, by 1-2 years, the imposition of a complete ban on the use of single-use plastic bags, Styrofoam boxes, plastic straws and single-use plastic cups. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119164-environment-ministry-considers-quicker-ban-on-4-plastic-products-in-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 AOT launches AOT Digital Airports app To help people who use the main airports in Thailand, Airports of Thailand (AOT) Public Company Limited has adopted technology to improve service, and link information at airports via an application. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119165-aot-launches-aot-digital-airports-app/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Former Australian deputy prime minister Tim Fischer dies at 73 FILE PHOTO: Australian Trade Minister Tim Fischer arrives for the second day of the 10th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting in Kuala Lumpur November 15, 1998. REUTERS/Bobby Yip/File Photo SYDNEY (Reuters) - Former Australian deputy prime minister Tim Fischer, whose rural voter base was critical for the introduction of tough gun control laws in the aftermath of the country’s worst mass shooting in 1996, has died aged 73. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119166-former-australian-deputy-prime-minister-tim-fischer-dies-at-73/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Australia sees rush of Hong Kong millionaires amid unrest By Swati Pandey FILE PHOTO: Anti-extradition bill protesters march to demand democracy and political reforms, in Hong Kong, China August 18, 2019. REUTERS/Aly Song SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia is seeing an increase in interest in its millionaires-only visa program from wealthy Hong Kong residents who are eyeing a safety net amid political turmoil in the Chinese-ruled territory, migration lawyers told Reuters. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119168-australia-sees-rush-of-hong-kong-millionaires-amid-unrest/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 'All the forces' - China's global social media push over Hong Kong protests By Brenda Goh FILE PHOTO: The flag of China raised at the founding ceremony of People's Republic of China in 1949 is seen displayed at an exhibition to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment, at the National Museum of China in Beijing, China August 22, 2019. REUTERS/Jason Lee/File Photo SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Wang Ying has for the last four years identified herself as a diehard fan of Chinese boy band star Lay Zhang. Recently, the 17-year-old also started describing herself as a patriot who supports China’s stance on Hong Kong. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119169-all-the-forces-chinas-global-social-media-push-over-hong-kong-protests/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 What’s hot, what’s not about the latest Mercedes-Benz A-Class By Kingsley Wijayasinha The newest Mercedes-Benz A-Class unveiled in Bangkok on Wednesday is probably the costliest 1.3-litre sedan in the Thai market. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119171-what’s-hot-what’s-not-about-the-latest-mercedes-benz-a-class/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Norwegian tourist charged for killing British man at Phuket resort By Tanyaluk Sakoot Norwegian tourist Roger Bullman (right), 53, arrives at Karon Police Station to answer questions after the deadly fight early yesterday morning (Aug 21). Photo: Tourist Assistance Centre (TAC) PHUKET:-- A Norwegian tourist has been charged with killing a British man after the two were fighting over the Norwegian causing too much noise in his hotel room at 4am at a resort on Phuket’s west coast. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119173-norwegian-tourist-charged-for-killing-british-man-at-phuket-resort/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Margot Robbie, Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman star in Bombshell trailer about true MeToo scandal BY JOE ANDERTON LIONSGATE Lionsgate has released the trailer for Bombshell, a movie based on a real high-profile #MeToo scandal. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119175-margot-robbie-charlize-theron-and-nicole-kidman-star-in-bombshell-trailer-about-true-metoo-scandal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 The Obamas make their Netflix debut with American Factory documentary By Emma Nolan Barack and Michelle Obama’s first Netflix project is out now and the former president has said he hopes American Factory will ‘speak curiosity’ for viewers. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119177-the-obamas-make-their-netflix-debut-with-american-factory-documentary/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Angel Has Fallen review: Gerard Butler turns down the nastiness and ups the action By Tim Robey Gerard Butler in Angel Has Fallen Angel Has Fallen is almost worth seeing. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119178-angel-has-fallen-review-gerard-butler-turns-down-the-nastiness-and-ups-the-action/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Chiang Mai’s red cars boiling mad at Grab By The Nation The latest clash between Chiang Mai’s more traditional “red car” taxi trucks and upstart Grab has prompted an appeal for tougher enforcement of the law banning Grab and even lawsuits against people who use the Grab application to summon rides. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119179-chiang-mai’s-red-cars-boiling-mad-at-grab/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Idea of having pharmacies fill prescriptions comes up again By The Nation Since Thailand has about 1,000 state hospitals and at least 15,000 pharmacies – with more than 4,800 in Bangkok – it is only sensible to merge the two together so patients being treated under the Universal Healthcare Coverage can have their prescriptions filled at a local pharmacy instead of having to queue at over-crowded state hospitals. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119182-idea-of-having-pharmacies-fill-prescriptions-comes-up-again/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 2 Chinese women arrested for running gambling site By Thanakorn Wongnang The Nation Two Chinese women were arrested on August 22 for allegedly running an online gambling website out of a luxurious house in Chiang Mai’s Doi Saket district, Provincial Police Region 5 Investigation Commander Pol Maj General Surapol Prembutr said. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119185-2-chinese-women-arrested-for-running-gambling-site/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Lottery case bingo as Jaroon handed Bt30 million By The Nation An epic squabble over lottery winnings that began in 2017 passed another milestone on Thursday when a provincial court released nearly Bt30 million in seized jackpot money to one of the claimants. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119186-lottery-case-bingo-as-jaroon-handed-bt30-million/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Swiss man wanted in Brazil for attempted murder tracked down By Supachai Phetchthewee The Nation A 56-year-old Swiss national, wanted by Interpol and facing arrest warrant in Brazil for attempted murder, was arrested at his Thai wife’s home in Chiang Mai’s Saraphi district, Immigration Police chief Lt-General Sompong Chingduang told the press on August 22. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119188-swiss-man-wanted-in-brazil-for-attempted-murder-tracked-down/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Sansiri unveils ‘aggressive’ plan for housing market By The Nation Uthai Listed property firm Sansiri Plc plans to launch 16 new projects worth a combined Bt24 billion, 10 of them residential and together worth Bt13 billion. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119198-sansiri-unveils-‘aggressive’-plan-for-housing-market/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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