webfact Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Weather warning just ‘regular’, but be aware says Phuket disaster chief By The Phuket News A marine weather advisory issued by the TMD earlier today (Aug 26). Image: TMD PHUKET:-- The Chief of the Phuket Provincial Office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM-Phuket) has urged people to heed a weather warning issued by the national DDPM office and the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), but has noted that it is “just regular” advisory issued as a precaution. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119922-weather-warning-just-‘regular’-but-be-aware-says-phuket-disaster-chief/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 Stronger baht pounding rice exports, say traders By Wichit Chaitrong The Nation Charoen Laothamatas, president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association, has expressed concern over the impact the baht’s appreciation is having on his sector. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119901-stronger-baht-pounding-rice-exports-say-traders/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 Region 8 Police blitz nets thousands of suspects, huge drugs haul, targets illegal racers By The Phuket News The results of the blitz were announced on Friday (Aug 23). Photo: PR Dept PHUKET:-- Regions 8 Police arrested more than 3,589 suspects and seized more than 190 firearms – including a “weapon of war” automatic rifle – as well as 1,340 bullets and nearly 172,000 meth pills, more than 6kg of crystal meth in only 20 days during a crackdown throughout Southern Thailand’s upper seven provinces. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119911-region-8-police-blitz-nets-thousands-of-suspects-huge-drugs-haul-targets-illegal-racers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 BOT directs commercial banks to report on recent glitch in digital services By The Nation FILE photo The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has written to commercial banks asking them to disclose statistics on the recent glitch in their mobile-banking applications on their websites by August 30. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119982-bot-directs-commercial-banks-to-report-on-recent-glitch-in-digital-services/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 Tax system revamp on the way, says Uttama By THE NATION Uttama The Finance Ministry plans to establish a committee to determine how to restructure the taxation system. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119983-tax-system-revamp-on-the-way-says-uttama/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 Probation Department’s rented EMs for paroled prisoners are useless The electronic monitoring (EM) bracelets, rented from a private company by the Department of Probation to keep track of prisoners on parole, have been found to be ineffective. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119985-probation-department’s-rented-ems-for-paroled-prisoners-are-useless/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 ASA to protest to PM about AOT’s plan to build 2nd Suvarnabhumi terminal (Photo) The Association of Siamese Architects/Facebook The Association of Siamese Architects (ASA) is to hand a letter of protest to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha over the Airports of Thailand’s (AOT) plan to build a 42-billion baht second passenger terminal at Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119986-asa-to-protest-to-pm-about-aot’s-plan-to-build-2nd-suvarnabhumi-terminal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 Future Forward refutes party dissolution speculation The Future Forward party has dismissed widespread speculation, even among opposition MPs, that it is likely to be dissolved by the Constitutional Court over a number of cases pending with the court and other independent organizations. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119987-future-forward-refutes-party-dissolution-speculation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 Frothing trade war could shrink Thai exports 3 per cent, academic warns By Wichit Chaitron The Nation Anusorn Tamajai Thai exports could contract by more than 3 per cent overall this year now that US President Donald Trump has vowed to boost tariffs on $250 billion worth of Chinese goods by a further 5 per cent, a Rangsit University academic has warned. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119989-frothing-trade-war-could-shrink-thai-exports-3-per-cent-academic-warns/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 Alliance in push for circular economy By The Nation Photo by SCG Forty-five Thai and foreign organisations from the government and private sectors as well as representatives from local communities recently participated in “SD Symposium 10 Years: Collaboration for Action” in a concerted push for a circular economy. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119990-alliance-in-push-for-circular-economy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 Trump, Iran's president talk of possible meeting to solve nuclear impasse By John Irish and Michel Rose U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as he meets Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi (not pictured) for bilateral talks during the G7 summit in Biarritz, France, August 26, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Barria BIARRITZ, France (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he would meet Iran's president under the right circumstances to end a confrontation over a 2015 nuclear deal and that talks were underway to see how countries could open credit lines to keep Iran's economy afloat. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119991-trump-irans-president-talk-of-possible-meeting-to-solve-nuclear-impasse/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 Trump asks U.S. Supreme Court to allow full enforcement of asylum crackdown By Andrew Chung U.S. President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One upon departure after the G7 summit in Biarritz, France, August 26, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Barria (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to lift a court order preventing the government from fully enforcing a new rule that would curtail asylum applications by immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119992-trump-asks-us-supreme-court-to-allow-full-enforcement-of-asylum-crackdown/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 J&J liable for $572 million in Oklahoma opioid epidemic trial, but shares surge By Heide Brandes FILE PHOTO: The Johnson & Johnson logo is displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., May 29, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo NORMAN, Okla. (Reuters) - An Oklahoma judge on Monday found Johnson & Johnson liable for fuelling an opioid epidemic in the state by deceptively marketing addictive painkillers, and ordered the drugmaker to pay $572.1 million. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119993-johnson-johnson-liable-for-572-million-in-oklahoma-opioid-epidemic-trial/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Australia to block internet domains hosting extremist content during terror attacks By Alison Bevege FILE PHOTO: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks during a joint press conference at the Istana Presidential Palace in Singapore, 07 June 2019. Wallace Woon/Pool via REUTERS SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia will block access to internet domains hosting terrorist material during crisis events and will consider legislation to force digital platforms to improve the safety of their services, officials said on Sunday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119998-australia-to-block-internet-domains-hosting-extremist-content-during-terror-attacks/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Mass shooting tips to FBI surge 70% after El Paso, Dayton massacres By Brendan O'Brien FILE PHOTO: FBI police vehicles sit parked outside of the J. Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation Building in Washington, U.S., February 1, 2018. REUTERS/Jim Bourg (Reuters) - The number of calls to an FBI tip line designed to head off mass shootings and other attacks surged by 70% in the week after twin massacres in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, federal officials said on Monday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1119999-mass-shooting-tips-to-fbi-surge-70-after-el-paso-dayton-massacres/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Italy's PD, 5-Star on verge of government deal with Conte as PM By Angelo Amante and Gavin Jones FILE PHOTO: Democratic Party leader Nicola Zingaretti speaks to the media after consultations with Italian President Sergio Mattarella in Rome, Italy, August 22, 2019. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo ROME (Reuters) - The ruling 5-Star Movement and the opposition Democratic Party appeared on the verge of a deal to form a new Italian government on Monday after the PD indicated it had abandoned a veto on Giuseppe Conte serving another term as prime minister. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120000-italys-pd-5-star-on-verge-of-government-deal-with-conte-as-pm/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 British PM Johnson says prepared to take Brexit talks down to last minute Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a news conference at the end of the G7 summit in Biarritz, France, August 26, 2019. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez BIARRITZ, France (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was prepared to take Brexit talks with the European Union down to the very last minute before the Oct. 31 exit deadline, and if necessary to take a decision to leave without a deal on that day. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120004-british-pm-johnson-says-prepared-to-take brexit talks-down-to-last-minute/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Trump says Melania has 'gotten to know' Kim Jong Un, but they have never met FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump during the family photo session with invited guests at the G7 summit in Biarritz, France August 25, 2019. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann/Pool BIARRITZ, France (Reuters) - Melania Trump has never met Kim Jong Un, or even spoken to him, but U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that his wife has "gotten to know" the North Korean leader and, like him, believes in the reclusive country's potential. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120005-trump-says-melania-has-gotten-to-know-kim-jong-un-but-they-have-never-met/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Bangkokians beware! Red light cameras start operation on Sunday Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that the system to catch red light jumpers in Bangkok will be up and running on Sunday September 1st. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120013-bangkokians-beware-red-light-cameras-start-operation-on-sunday/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Commerce chief to finalise price guarantee deal for oil palm and rice By The Nation The Commerce Minister has vowed to submit the price guarantee policy for oil palm and rice for cabinet approval today (August 27), the first two of five key crops that will mark the beginning of the government’s crop price guarantee scheme to help farmers nationwide. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120015-commerce-chief-to-finalise-price-guarantee-deal-for-oil-palm-and-rice/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Urine: "Dr Kidney" says drinking your own is taking the pee! Thai caption: Taking the pee is up to you! The issue of drinking your own urine for health benefits is all over Thailand. There were TV panel show discussions yesterday with members of the public proudly saying they love the stuff. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120021-urine-dr-kidney-says-drinking-your-own-is-taking-the-pee/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Double crossing co-worker arrested for credit card fraud Thai caption: She double crossed her friends Crime suppression police in Bangkok arrested a woman who ripped off her colleagues at three companies by getting their details and applying for credit cards. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120024-double-crossing-co-worker-arrested-for-credit-card-fraud/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Changes proposed for tourism and guiding act to speed up penalties By The Nation The Tourism Department will propose amendments to the tourism business and tour guide act so that penalties could be swiftly imposed on violators, the department chief said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120026-changes-proposed-for-tourism-and-guiding-act-to-speed-up-penalties/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Foreign house owner and guest house manager fined for not reporting foreigners within 24 hours Picture: Naew Na Naew Na reported the continued actions of Thai immigration - this time in Koh Samui and Pattaya - in cracking down on home owners and hotels not reporting foreigners at their addresses within 24 hours of their arrivals. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120040-foreign-house-owner-and-guest-house-manager-fined-for-not-reporting-foreigners-within-24-hours/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Irate husband attacks wife in hospital bed with knife then scissors - policeman stabbed in chest Picture: Thai Rath Yet more violence has erupted in a Thai hospital. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120043-irate-husband-attacks-wife-in-hospital-bed-with-knife-then-scissors-policeman-stabbed-in-chest/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Video: "Awww....it's so cute!" Dogs in a pick-up - one on the roof! Picture: Manager Online Manager reported on a Facebook video post that showed a Mazda pick-up going along a road in Kanchanaburi in the west of Thailand. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120045-video-awwwits-so-cute-dogs-in-a-pick-up-one-on-the-roof/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Transport Minister eyes strict truck curfew to reduce Bangkok jams By The Nation Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob is planning to revisit the truck curfew policy, with an eye to restricting trucks and large vehicles to the hours from midnight to 4am in congested areas of Bangkok. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120047-transport-minister-eyes-strict-truck-curfew-to-reduce-bangkok-jams/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Officials work to reopen blocked road in Kaeng Krachan national park National park officials, aided by a tractor, have been trying to reopen the Ban Krang-Panoen Thung mountain road, which has been blocked by mudslides and fallen trees. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120049-officials-work-to-reopen-blocked-road-in-kaeng-krachan-national-park/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Lethal mix of rain, slippery roads and speed: 65 dead on Thai roads on Monday In their continuing campaign to highlight the carnage on Thailand's roads Daily News said that 65 died "at the scene" on Monday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120053-lethal-mix-of-rain-slippery-roads-and-speed-65-dead-on-thai-roads-on-monday/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Prayut, Cabinet members receive royally-signed printout of King’s speech By The Nation Prayut Chan-o-cha Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha led his Cabinet on Tuesday morning to receive a royally-signed printout of His Majesty the King’s speech. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120056-prayut-cabinet-members-receive-royally-signed-printout-of-king’s-speech/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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