rooster59 Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 The week that was in Thailand news: The Lord Giveth and the Lord Taketh Away When reading the news in Thailand it is always worth maintaining an open mind. Reacting too quickly can result in a face thoroughly splattered in egg. Going overboard about the benefits of good news or reacting very negatively to the bad or attempts to improve matters in Thailand can both be equally as bad. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1123410-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-the-lord-giveth-and-the-lord-taketh-away/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 Heavy rains, strong waves forecast for the next 24 hours By The Nation The Thai Meteorological Department on Saturday (September 14) morning warned people in the lower Northeast, the Central region, including Bangkok and its vicinity, the East and the South (west coast) to brace for more heavy rains and dangers from accumulated rainfalls over the next 24 hours. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1123462-heavy-rains-strong-waves-forecast-for-the-next-24-hours/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 Department urged to develop nursing-home business amid rising number of elderly citizens By The Nation The Commerce Ministry has ordered the Department of Business Development to speed up development of the nursing-home business in the country by introducing efficient management to match world standards as well as find ways to woo investors. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1123463-department-urged-to-develop-nursing-home-business-amid-rising-number-of-elderly-citizens/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 Thammanat claims accusations against him aimed at toppling government By The Nation Embattled Deputy Agriculture Minister Thammanat Prompao claimed that the series of accusations levelled against him by the opposition and on Thai social media were aimed at toppling the government. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1123465-thammanat-claims-accusations-against-him-aimed-at-toppling-government/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 ONCB seizes 25 tonnes of acid after tip-off from Myanmar By The Nation More than 25 tonnes of hydrochloric acid were seized earlier this week from the Myanmar border town of Tachilek and Chiang Rai's Mae Sai district through the joint efforts of Thailand's Office of Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) and their Myanmar counterparts. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1123466-oncb-seizes-25-tonnes-of-acid-after-tip-off-from-myanmar/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 30,000 take part in Chiang Mai University’s annual trek to Doi Suthep By Nisanart Kangwanwong The Nation Some 30,000 students, personnel and alumnus of Chiang Mai University took part in the university’s annual trek up the mountain towards Wat Phra That Doi Suthep on Saturday morning. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1123467-30000-take-part-in-chiang-mai-university’s-annual-trek-to-doi-suthep/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 Network launches campaign to help women avoid sexual harassment By The Nation Nation/Anant Chantarasoot A network of organisations has joined hands to officially launch a campaign seeking people's help in identifying areas in Bangkok city where women could be at risk of sexual harassment, and for the authorities to implement problem-solving measures. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1123468-network-launches-campaign-to-help-women-avoid-sexual-harassment/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 Research house predicts upside for SET Index at 1,700 next week By The Nation The Stock Exchange of Thailand Index could move up to nearly 1,700 points next week, the Kasikorn Research Centre has forecast Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1123470-research-house-predicts-upside-for-set-index-at-1700-next-week/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 Worries rise as baht scales six-year high By The Nation The baht continued its upward trend, appreciating to Bt30.42 to the US dollar on Friday, up from Bt30.67 the previous Friday, after having risen to a six-year high of Bt30.36 at some time during the day. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1123471-worries-rise-as-baht-scales-six-year-high/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 Osama bin Laden's son Hamza killed in U.S. raid, Trump says Christopher Bing, Mark Hosenball (Reuters) - Hamza bin Laden, a son of slain al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden and himself a notable figure in the militant group, was killed in a U.S. counterterrorism operation, President Donald Trump said on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1123473-osama-bin-ladens-son-hamza-killed-in-us-raid-trump-says/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 Thieves steal $5 million gold toilet from Britain's Blenheim Palace LONDON (Reuters) - Burglars have stolen a fully-functional 18-carat gold toilet from Britain’s Blenheim Palace, where it had been installed as an art exhibit, police said on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1123474-thieves-steal-5-million-gold-toilet-from-britains-blenheim-palace/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 Singapore smog worst in three years as forest fires rage FILE PHOTO: Public housing apartment blocks are shrouded by haze in Singapore September 13, 2019. REUTERS/Feline Lim/File Photo SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's air quality deteriorated to "unhealthy" levels on Saturday for the first time in three years, data from the National Environment Agency (NEA) showed, threatening to deepen a regional dispute over forest fires. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1123475-singapore-smog-worst-in-three-years-as-forest-fires-rage/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share Posted September 15, 2019 City suffer shock defeat, Liverpool five points clear By Peter Hall Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Newcastle United - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - September 14, 2019 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah scores their third goal Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - Liverpool maintained their 100% start to the Premier League season after coming from behind to beat Newcastle United 3-1 at Anfield, before Manchester City slipped to a shock first defeat of the campaign by newly-promoted Norwich City on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1123476-city-suffer-shock-defeat-liverpool-five-points-clear/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share Posted September 15, 2019 Denly shines as England build big lead By Ed Osmond Cricket - Ashes 2019 - Fifth Test - England v Australia - Kia Oval, London, Britain - September 14, 2019 England's Ben Stokes celebrates his half century Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers LONDON (Reuters) - Joe Denly's fluent 94 put England in control of the final Ashes test and the hosts moved on to 313 for eight to lead Australia by 382 runs at the close on the third day on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1123479-denly-shines-as-england-build-big-lead/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share Posted September 15, 2019 Thailand-Laos extends trade relations across Mekong river Tanakorn Sangiam MUKDAHAN, 14 September 2019(NNT) - The Thailand-Laos Trade Festival is taking place to promote border trade between the two countries. The event features some 100 booths selling goods from 20 northeastern provinces of Thailand and from Laos, as well as an MOU signing for over 300 million baht worth trade deals between Thai and Lao businesses. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1123481-thailand-laos-extends-trade-relations-across-mekong-river/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share Posted September 15, 2019 Bus driver killed, 33 injured in collision with truck By Manit Sanapboon The Nation Image: 77Kaoded.com A bus driver was killed and 33 passengers injured following a collision with an 18-wheel truck in Prachin Buri province early on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1123483-bus-driver-killed-33-injured-in-collision-with-truck/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share Posted September 15, 2019 Man crushed to death on railway line in Nakhon Ratchasima By Ratchai Orachon The Nation A Thai man in his 30s was crushed to death by a train at 2am on Saturday at the Sikhiu train station in Nakhon Ratchasima province. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1123485-man-crushed-to-death-on-railway-line-in-nakhon-ratchasima/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share Posted September 15, 2019 Nationwide donations for flood victims Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK, 14 September 2019(NNT) - People from across the country have continued to donate cash and necessities to help those affected by flooding. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1123486-nationwide-donations-for-flood-victims/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share Posted September 15, 2019 Flood situation remains unchanged, floodwater being drained in Ubon Ratchathani tewit kemtong UBON RATCHATHANI, 14 September 2019(NNT) - The flood situation in Ubon Ratchathani province will remain unchanged without any more rain. The Royal Irrigation Department has accelerated the draining the floodwater into the Mekong River to alleviate the villagers’ woes. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1123487-flood-situation-remains-unchanged-floodwater-being-drained-in-ubon-ratchathani/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share Posted September 15, 2019 PM and former PDRC leader Suthep have first encounter for 5 years Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha had his first close encounter in over five years with Mr. Suthep Thaugsuban, the former leader of the People’s Democratic Reform Committee, during his visit to Koh Samui in Thailand’s southern province of Surat Thani on Friday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1123488-pm-and-former-pdrc-leader-suthep-have-first-encounter-for-5-years/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share Posted September 15, 2019 Over half of the captive tigers taken from the Tiger Temple three years have died of tongue paralysis from stress Eighty-six out of a total of 147 tigers kept at two wildlife breeding stations in Ratchaburi province after they were confiscated from a forest monastery in Thailand’s western province of Kanchanaburi about three years ago have died from Laryngeal tongue paralysis. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1123489-over-half-of-the-captive-tigers-taken-from-the-tiger-temple-three-years-have-died-of-tongue-paralysis-from-stress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share Posted September 15, 2019 Johnson, likening himself to Incredible Hulk, vows Oct. 31 Brexit FILE PHOTO: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson marks London International Shipping Week in London, Britain September 12, 2019. Johnson is pushing for a snap election. Daniel Leal-Olivas/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson likened himself to the unruly comic book character The Incredible Hulk late on Saturday in a newspaper interview where he stressed his determination to take Britain out of the European Union on Oct. 31. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1123492-johnson-likening-himself-to-incredible-hulk-vows-oct-31-brexit/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share Posted September 15, 2019 Australian jailed in Iran identified as Melbourne University academic By Will Ziebell MELBOURNE (Reuters) - A British-Australian woman jailed in Iran has been identified as Kylie Moore-Gilbert, a specialist in Middle East politics at the University of Melbourne. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1123499-australian-jailed-in-iran-identified-as-melbourne-university-academic/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share Posted September 15, 2019 Hong Kong protesters call on former ruler Britain to pressure China By Nick Macfie Riot police is seen during a demonstration in Tin Shui Wai in Hong Kong, China, September 14, 2019. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong protesters are expected to rally outside the British Consulate on Sunday demanding that the former colonial power ensures China honours its commitments to the city's freedoms. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1123500-hong-kong-protesters-call-on-former-ruler-britain-to-pressure-china/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share Posted September 15, 2019 Phuket Opinion: Dangling the carrot By The Phuket News Just the level of detail in the report shows how serious big guns Huawei and Roland Berger are about rolling out Phuket Smart City services. PHUKET: The 148-page report drafted by international consultancy Roland Berger and global tech giant Huawei identifying six key strategies for the government to follow to develop Phuket into a “Smart City” has set the marker for the level of players keen to join this next step in the island’s evolution. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1123505-phuket-opinion-dangling-the-carrot/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 to continue: Thailand Live Monday 16 Sep 2019 https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1123565-thailand-live-monday-16-sep-2019/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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