Large sea turtle rescued from Laem Chabang beach

By The Nation

 

 

A sea turtle was found stranded on a beach near the Laem Chabang deep seaport in Chon Buri’s Sri Racha district and rescued early Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120058-large-sea-turtle-rescued-from-laem-chabang-beach/

 

Learning course on ganja under development: deputy education minister

By The Nation

 

Kanokwan Wilawal

 

Deputy Education Minister Kanokwan Wilawal said on Monday that she is developing a course about marijuana for schools.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120059-learning-course-on-ganja-under-development-deputy-education-minister/

 

Hua Hin: Market trader stabs security man to death for having a go at his dog

 

Picture: Talknewsonline

 

Talknewsonline reported that an 18 year old trader in "20 baht goods" at a Hua Hin market stall viciously stabbed a security man to death on Sunday night after he swore at his pet guard dog. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120062-hua-hin-market-trader-stabs-security-man-to-death-for-having-a-go-at-his-dog/

BMTA to use electronic cards for weekly, monthly tickets

By The Nation

 

 

The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority will change its paper weekly and monthly tickets to refillable electronic plastic cards, the BMTA director said on Tuesday,

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120065-bmta-to-use-electronic-cards-for-weekly-monthly-tickets/

 

Unidentified body found on Chiang Mai river

By The Nation

 

 

The bloated body of an unidentified man was found floating on the Mae Taeng river in Chiang Mai’s Mae Taeng district on Monday night, police said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120067-unidentified-body-found-on-chiang-mai-river/

 

Ex-Cop in 30 million baht lottery dispute closes his bank account 

 

Thai caption: Bank account is completely emptied

 

The retired policeman at the center of a long running dispute about who won 30 million baht in the Thai national lottery early last year has closed his account at Krung Thai bank. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120069-ex-cop-in-30-million-baht-lottery-dispute-closes-his-bank-account/

 

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Health Department warns public about urine drinking craze

By The Nation

 

Anutin Charnvirakul

 

The Department of Health Tuesday warned the public against following the example of several Thais in drinking urine and using it to wash their faces, a practice that has become a craze among Facebook users.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120021-urine-dr-kidney-says-drinking-your-own-is-taking-the-pee/?do=findComment&comment=14507529

 

Officials prepare to cope with possible flash floods, landslides 

By The Nation

 

 

With more heavy rain expected in 28 northern and northeastern provinces Tuesday and Wednesday, the authorities have taken steps to provide emergency help to people in case of flash flooding and landslides, a senior government official said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120074-officials-prepare-to-cope-with-possible-flash-floods-landslides/

 

Monty Python's laying circus could lead to the Holy Grail!

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A circus of events at a temple in Thailand's south could lead the locals to riches in the upcoming national lottery draw. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120076-monty-pythons-laying-circus-could-lead-to-the-holy-grail/

 

Foreign baht speculation in retreat

By THE NATION

 

 

The Bank of Thailand is seeing less speculation on the baht among foreign investors thanks to measures implemented last month.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120093-foreign-baht-speculation-in-retreat/

 

Truck driver threatens van driver with spanner in Phuket road rage outburst

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Truck driver 24-year-old Hattapong Innurak was fined B2,000 for his angry outburst and threeatening beahaviour against van driver, Anupong Sae-ngo, also 24. Screengrab: Supplied

 

PHUKET: A truck driver has been fined B2,000 for his angry antics against a Phuket passenger van driver who refused to let him pass yesterday (Aug 26), while the van driver has been fined B500 for continually driving in the right-hand lane.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120097-truck-driver-threatens-van-driver-with-spanner-in-phuket-road-rage-outburst/

 

 

‘Shell Shuan Shim’ host Thanadsri dies at 93

By The Nation

 

Thanadsri Sawatdiwat

 

National Artist and beloved long-time TV host Thanadsri Sawatdiwat died on Tuesday morning at age 93 following a drawn-out battle with cancer.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120099-‘shell-shuan-shim’-host-thanadsri-dies-at-93/

 

Baht to climb further on capital inflows as trade war heats up 

By PHUWIT LIMVIPHUWAT
THE NATION

 

 

The baht is expected to strengthen further as the escalation of the China-US trade war hastens foreign capital inflows into Thailand's "safe haven" bond market while the US Federal Reserves may again cut interest rates. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120102-baht-to-climb-further-on-capital-inflows-as-trade-war-heats-up /

 

Thailand's July foreign tourist arrivals rise 4.7% y/y - ministry

 

FILE photo

 

BANGKOK, Aug 27 (Reuters) - * Thailand saw a rise of 4.72% in July from a year earlier, after rising 0.89% in tourist arrivals in June, the tourism ministry

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120103-thailands-july-foreign-tourist-arrivals-rise-47-yy-ministry/

 

Rawai sea gypsies call for resort construction to be halted over EIA methods, canal works

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Muang Phuket District Chief Wikrom Jaktee receives the formal request on behalf of the Phuket Governor. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: More than 50 sea gypsies massed at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (Aug 26) to protest the excavation of a canal at the Rawai beachfront at the site of a resort being built by Baron World Trade Co Ltd, and to file a formal request to halt construction over how the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was being conducted for the project.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120105-rawai-sea-gypsies-call-for-resort-construction-to-be-halted-over-eia-methods-canal-works/

 

Bangkok Airways opens new lounges at Phuket Airport

By The Thaiger

 

 

Bangkok Airways has opened up its new passenger lounge at the Phuket International Airport domestic terminal, offering  Bangkok Airways passengers somewhere to sit, relax and snack while waiting for their flights. The popular Bangkok Airways lounge has been missing since the old domestic airport had a man-over in the past two years.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120111-bangkok-airways-opens-new-lounges-at-phuket-airport/

 

Knight Frank cautiously upbeat on Bangkok office situation

By The Nation

 

 

The first half of 2019 has seen Bangkok office rents soar to unprecedented levels, and while occupancy rates remain high, the influx of new supply over the next six months coupled with economic headwinds will be a real test for the market, as executive at Knight Frank Thailand said on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120124-knight-frank-cautiously-upbeat-on-bangkok-office-situation/

 

Glitches noted in electricity-bill subsidy plan

By The Nation

 

 

With records for electricity consumption repeatedly broken in Thailand this summer and demand expected to soar even higher, an academic has warned of flaws in the government’s subsidy scheme for reducing power bills.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120127-glitches-noted-in-electricity-bill-subsidy-plan/

 

50 Muay Thai coaches converge on Ayutthaya to train for licences

By Samrit Jiamcharoenpornkul 
The Nation

 

File Photo: A Muay Thai gym in Nakhon Ratchasima province.

 

The central province of Ayutthaya on Tuesday joined with the Sports Authority of Thailand to organise the training for 50 Muay Thai coaches from across the nation who had applied for their A licences (advanced professional Muay Thai coaching), in order to help promote internationally-accepted standard for lessons and training in the Thai traditional martial art.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120128-50-muay-thai-coaches-converge-on-ayutthaya-to-train-for-licences/

 

1,000-year-old Sarapleng stupa to become tourist attraction

By The Nation

 

 

A local politician along with archaeologists from the Fine Arts department are in Nakhon Ratchasima to survey a thousand-year-old Sarapleng stupa build in ancient Khmer style. 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120129-1000-year-old-sarapleng-stupa-to-become-tourist-attraction/

 

Corbyn 'will do everything necessary' to stop no-deal Brexit

By Andrew MacAskill

 

Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn leaves his home in London, Britain August 27, 2019. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said he would do everything necessary to prevent Britain leaving the European Union without a divorce deal as he prepared to meet senior lawmakers on Tuesday to discuss tactics.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120130-corbyn-will-do-everything-necessary-to-stop-no-deal-brexit/

 

UK would still have to pay its EU budget bill - Moscovici

 

FILE PHOTO: A man carries a EU flag, after Britain voted to leave the European Union, outside Downing Street in London, Britain June 24, 2016. REUTERS/Neil Hall/File Photo

 

PARIS (Reuters) - Britain would still have to honour all its financial obligations made during its membership of the European Union even if a ‘no-deal’ Brexit occurred, said EU Economics Commissioner Pierre Moscovici on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120132-uk-would-still-have-to-pay-its-eu-budget-bill-moscovici/

 

Iran sentences Iranian-British dual national to 10 years on spying charges - TV

 

 

DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran’s judiciary has sentenced British-Iranian dual national Anousheh Ashouri to 10 years jail on spying charges, Iranian state TV reported on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120133-iran-sentences-iranian-british-dual-national-to-10-years-on-spying-charges-tv/

 

Transport minister seeks review of terms on airport rail link

By THE NATION

 

File Photo by BangkokBizNews

 

Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has written to State Railway of Thailand (SRT)’s acting governor Worawut Mala asking him to review the terms of reference (ToR) for the high-speed rail linking the three key airports in the Central region, namely Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao. 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120135-transport-minister-seeks-review-of-terms-on-airport-rail-link/

Esso's Synergy fuels make Thai debut

By The Nation

 

 

Esso has launched a new line of gasoline and diesel fuels, produced with its new Synergy Fuel Technology that offers 30 per cent improved cleaning ability and engine protection. Additional benefits include improved acceleration and engine response.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120149-essos-synergy-fuels-make-thai-debut/

 

Supreme Court suspends Jaruvan’s prison sentence

By THE NATION

 

Former auditor-general Jaruvan Maintaka of the State Audit Office of Thailand

 

The Supreme Court on Tuesday suspended the two-year prison sentence given Jaruvan Maintaka, the once-popular auditor-general of the State Audit Office of Thailand (SAO).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120151-supreme-court-suspends-jaruvan’s-prison-sentence/

 

Bt16-million budget set for flood, drought fixes

By Jitraporn Senwong
The Nation

 

File Photo

 

The Cabinet on Tuesday approved a Bt15.8-billion budget to resolve drought and flooding issues in 76 provinces, government spokesperson Narumon Pinyosinwat announced.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120152-bt16-million-budget-set-for-flood-drought-fixes/

 

Rice, palm oil price guarantees fixed, rubber next

By The Nation

 

 

The Cabinet on Tuesday approved a Bt34.873-billion budget to guarantee growers a decent price on their rice and palm oil.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120153-rice-palm-oil-price-guarantees-fixed-rubber-next/

 

Partial relief on the way for airport arrivals

By Jitraporn Senwong
The Nation

 

File Photo

 

The Cabinet on Tuesday ordered more manpower and check-in counters at Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi international airports starting next month.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120154-partial-relief-on-the-way-for-airport-arrivals/

 

No way to prevent Lampang hospital stabbing, says official

By Pratheep Nanthaparp
The Nation

 

 

The head of public health in northern Lampang province expressed regret over a multiple stabbing at Lampang Hospital on Monday evening, but said it was an unforeseeable circumstance involving a mentally unstable man.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1120043-irate-husband-attacks-wife-in-hospital-bed-with-knife-then-scissors-policeman-stabbed-in-chest/?do=findComment&comment=14508995