Govt seeks more funds from Beijing for three projects including Bangkok-Kunming Highway

By The Nation

 

 

Deputy Prime Minister Jurin Laksanawisit led other Asean ministers in discussions with China on upgrading their trade partnership, aiming to obtain an additional 130 million yuan (Bt557.7 million) for three projects including a highway linking the Thai capital to Kunming in the southern Chinese province of Yunnan.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122554-govt-seeks-more-funds-from-beijing-for-three-projects-including-bangkok-kunming-highway/

 

Udomsuk residents file lawsuits over damages caused by construction projects

By Kesinee Taengkhiao
The Nation

 

File Photo: Srisuwan Janya

 

Social activist and lawyer Srisuwan Janya on Monday (September 9) led 20 representatives of Bangkok residents, whose homes allegedly sustained cracks from tremors caused by the construction of nine condominiums, to file a lawsuit against city officials for negligence, abuse of power and violation of rights.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122555-udomsuk-residents-file-lawsuits-over-damages-caused-by-construction-projects/

 

“He’s the only guy that could play that part”: Kristen Stewart on Robert Pattinson as the next Batman

By Sofiana Ramli

 

Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson. Credit: Getty Images
 

Kristen Stewart has voiced her support for her former Twilight co-star Robert Pattinson, who recently faced backlash after he was cast as the new Dark Knight in Matt Reeves’ upcoming Batman movie. 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122558-“he’s-the-only-guy-that-could-play-that-part”-kristen-stewart-on-robert-pattinson-as-the-next-batman/

 

Former James Bond star Pierce Bros­nan says the next 007 should definitely be a woman

By Jack Ling

 

Pierce Brosnan says a female 007 would be 'exciting' Credit: AFP or licensors

 

FORMER James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan has called for men to “get out of the way” so a female can play the superspy.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122559-former-james-bond-star-pierce-bros­nan-says-the-next-007-should-definitely-be-a-woman/

 

Sinead O’Connor apologises for saying she ‘never wants to spend time with white people again’

By Jacob Stolworthy

 

 

Sinead O’Connor has apologised for a rant in which she said she “never wants to spend time with white people again”.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122561-sinead-o’connor-apologises-for-saying-she-‘never-wants-to-spend-time-with-white-people-again’/

People urged to destroy mosquito breeding grounds as dengue claims 89 lives this year

By The Nation

 

Photo Courtesy of the Department of Disease Control

 

Dengue fever has so far this year claimed 89 lives and affected 81,500 people in Thailand, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) said on Monday (September 9) as it called on members of the public to help destroy mosquito breeding grounds and also dispatched officials to fumigate several areas.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122575-people-urged-to-destroy-mosquito-breeding-grounds-as-dengue-claims-89-lives-this-year/

 

Higher tax on sugary drinks aims to control consumption

By The Nation

 

 

The Excise Department has announced that taxes on sugary drinks will double from October 1, with beverages containing 10 to 14 grams of sugar being taxed at Bt1 per 100 millilitres instead of Bt0.5 per 100ml, adding that this tax will not be passed on to consumers despite the higher cost of production. 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122576-higher-tax-on-sugary-drinks-aims-to-control-consumption/

 

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