Thailand gives CP Group October 15 deadline to sign $7 billion rail deal

Panarat Thepgumpanat, Chayut Setboonsarng

 

File photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand has given the agro-industrial conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Group (CP) until Oct. 15 to sign an investment agreement for the 225 billion baht ($7.36 billion) high-speed train project, a senior official said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1126894-thailand-gives-cp-group-october-15-deadline-to-sign-7-billion-rail-deal/

 

Five arrested during biggest methamphetamine bust in decade

Pattaya:--Police announced the culmination of a 2-year investigation has led to five arrests and the largest methamphetamine haul in over a decade.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1126895-five-arrested-during-biggest-methamphetamine-bust-in-decade/

 

Gender sensitivity, sexual diversity discussed at city hall meeting

 

PATTAYA:--A group of concerned citizens met with local government officials at city hall Oct. 1 to discuss problems relating to gender sensitivity, sexual diversity and basic human rights.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1126897-gender-sensitivity-sexual-diversity-discussed-at-city-hall-meeting/

 

Three men escape serious injuries as car hits streetlamp, flips on bypass road

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The three men in the car escaped serious injury. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: A driver and his two passengers escaped serious injury this morning when the car they were travelling in struck a street lamp and overturned on the bypass road in Rassada early this morning (Oct 4).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1126900-three-men-escape-serious-injuries-as-car-hits-streetlamp-flips-on-bypass-road/

 

Two underage girls saved from human trafficking karaoke bar

By The Nation

 

 

Police raided a karaoke bar on Bangkok’s Thaniya Road on Tuesday and rescued two 17-year-old girls working in the sex trade.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1126910-two-underage-girls-saved-from-human-trafficking-karaoke-bar/

 

Chinese guide nabbed over 20-year theft of Thai’s identity

By The Nation

 

FILE photo

 

A Chinese guide recently arrested for allegedly stealing the identity of a Thai for nearly two decades drew the attention of officials as she struggled to properly write in the Thai language while filling out a form at Suvarnabhumi airport.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1126919-chinese-guide-nabbed-over-20-year-theft-of-thai’s-identity/

 

ACT calls for transparency from the National Hazardous Substances Committee on three controversial herbicides decision

 

photo from ACT Facebook

 

The Anti-Corruption Organization of Thailand (ACT) has joined the anti-paraquat bandwagon with its call for all parties concerned to take a clear stand on the three controversial herbicides, paraquat, glyphosate and chlorpyrifos.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1126935-act-calls-for-transparency-from-the-national-hazardous-substances-committee-on-three-controversial-herbicides-decision/

 

THAI president adamant national airline has no liquidity crunch

By THE NATION

 

THAI president Sumeth Damrongchaitham

 

The national flagship carrier Thai Airways International (THAI) has denied reports that it is experiencing a liquidity crunch.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1126940-thai-president-adamant-national-airline-has-no-liquidity-crunch/

 

Public Health Minister to uphold decision on farm chemicals

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, has condemned those behind death threats received by analysts tasked with pursuing a ban on three chemicals being used in the agricultural sector.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1126942-public-health-minister-to-uphold-decision-on-farm-chemicals/

 

Government eyeing law to allow community use of forests

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has resolved to proceed with its community forest policy by promoting organic laws under the Community Forest Act, endowing citizens with the right to utilize forests in tandem with conservation efforts, with the Department of Forestry planning to establish 15,000 such community forests over the next five years.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1126943-thai-govt-eyeing-law-to-allow-community-use-of-forests/

 

Second Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge to boost Thai exports

 

   

TAK (NNT) - The second Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge to open on October 30 this year, is expected to stimulate border trade between the two countries.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1126946-second-thai-myanmar-friendship-bridge-to-boost-thai-exports/

 

PM stressed govt efforts helping farmers

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister has reassured farmers of the government’s efforts to help the farming community, particularly with irrigation issues and sustainability, in a speech delivered to the National Farmers Council at its annual meeting.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1126948-pm-prayut-stresses-govt-efforts-helping-farmers/

 

Northern Ireland police will not staff border checkpoints, chief says

 

View of the border crossing between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland outside Newry, Northern Ireland, Britain, October 1, 2019. REUTERS/Lorraine O'Sullivan

 

DUBLIN (Reuters) - The police in Northern Ireland will not staff border security after Brexit, the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s chief constable said on Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1126956-northern-ireland-police-will-not-staff-border-checkpoints-chief-says/

 

Hong Kong leader invokes emergency powers to quell escalating violence

By Clare Jim, Noah Sin

 

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam attends a news conference to discuss sweeping emergency laws at government office in Hong Kong, China October 4, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s embattled leader Carrie Lam invoked colonial-era emergency powers on Friday for the first time in more than 50 years in a dramatic move intended to quell escalating violence in the Chinese-ruled city.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1126959-hong-kong-leader-invokes-emergency-powers-to-quell-escalating-violence/

 

At least four killed in cargo plane crash landing in Ukraine

 

Members of emergency services work at the site of the Antonov-12 cargo airplane emergency landing in Lviv region, Ukraine October 4, 2019. REUTERS/Mykola Tys

 

KIEV (Reuters) - At least four crew were killed on Friday when a Ukrainian Antonov-12 cargo airplane made an emergency landing near the western airport of Lviv after disappearing from radar, officials said.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1126960-at-least-four-killed-in-cargo-plane-crash-landing-in-ukraine/

 

New York court blocks state ban on flavored e-cigarettes

By Kanishka Singh

 

FILE PHOTO: A man uses a vape as he walks on Broadway in New York City, U.S., September 9, 2019. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - A New York court on Thursday temporarily halted a state ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, giving the embattled vaping industry a breather just a day before the state’s prohibition was due to take effect.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1126961-new-york-court-blocks-state-ban-on-flavored-e-cigarettes/

 

Banksy's chimp-depicting 'Devolved Parliament' sells for over $12 million

By Marie-Louise Gumuchian

 

 

LONDON (Reuters) - A large Banksy painting depicting primates sitting in Britain’s parliament sold for more than $12 million on Thursday, a record price at auction for a work by the secretive British street artist, according to Sotheby’s.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1126962-banksys-chimp-depicting-devolved-parliament-sells-for-over-12-million/

 

Committee to consider regulating high-risk entertainment industry

By The Nation

 

 

While the investigation into the death of “pretty girl” hostess Thitima Noraphanphiphat, also known as “Lunlabelle”, is still in the evidence collection process, the Thai parliament has organised a brainstorming session to find a way to regulate the “pretty entertainment business” and provide for the welfare and protection of its workers.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1126963-committee-to-consider-regulating-high-risk-entertainment-industry/

 

Huge shipment of poppy seeds halted at Laem Chabang

By The Nation

 

 

Almost 170 tonnes of poppy seeds, a Category 5 narcotic due to their use in making opium and heroin, were recently discovered aboard a ship docking at Laem Chabang Port.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1126964-huge-shipment-of-poppy-seeds-halted-at-laem-chabang/

 

Ex-Liverpool defender Phil Babb in town for “Kop Run Bangkok 2019”

By THE NATION

 

 

Phil Babb, the former central defender of Liverpool, met with the club's fans today ahead of joining the running event “Kop Run Bangkok 2019” on Sunday at the National Stadium, hosted by Krungthai-AXA Life Insurance and Move Asia Co Ltd. More than 8,500 are expected to take part in the event.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1126965-ex-liverpool-defender-phil-babb-in-town-for-“kop-run-bangkok-2019”/

 

Parts of Bangkok hammered by hail

By THE NATION

 

photo credit: @khanathit_hui on Twitter

 

Bangkok residents excited by the unusual sight were on Friday (October 4) swapping photos and videos online of hail falling in some parts of the capital.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1126976-parts-of-bangkok-hammered-by-hail/

 

Tomoko’s murder not forgotten, says Somsak

By The Nation

 

 

Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Friday (October 4) that he will reopen the murder case of 25-year-old Tomoko Kawashita and have forensic officials investigate the crime scene. He was speaking after visiting the Institute of Forensic Science in Sukhothai province.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1126977-tomoko’s-murder-not-forgotten-says-somsak/

 

Motorcycling: Marquez back on track in Thailand after huge crash

 

MotoGP - Thailand Grand Prix - Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand - October 7, 2018 Repsol Honda's Marc Marquez during the MotoGP race REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

(Reuters) - Honda’s MotoGP leader Marc Marquez had a huge crash and was taken to hospital on Friday before returning to set quick laps in practice for what promises to be a title-deciding Thai Grand Prix.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1126978-motorcycling-marquez-back-on-track-in-thailand-after-huge-crash/

 

Faced by strong baht, Thailand plans to relax rules on outflows

By Matthew Tostevin, Orathai Sriring

 

Thailand's Central Bank Governor Veerathai Santiprabhob speaks during an interview with Reuters at the Bank of Thailand in Bangkok, Thailand, October 4, 2019. REUTERS/Matthew Tostevin

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - In the face of a strong baht that has been Asia’s best performing currency this year, Thailand will further relax rules on capital outflows before the end of the year, the central bank governor said on Friday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1126980-faced-by-strong-baht-thailand-plans-to-relax-rules-on-outflows/

 

Helen Mirren gets steamy with a toyboy lover in first look at a racy sex scene from Catherine The Great

By LAURA FOX and EVE BUCKLAND

 

First look: Helen Mirren shows that Catherine The Great wasn't afraid to get steamy with a younger man, in a racy sex scene from episode three the Sky Atlantic drama

 

She's playing the brazen Russian Empress who stopped at nothing in her quest for power.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1126981-helen-mirren-gets-steamy-with-a-toyboy-lover-in-first-look-at-a-racy-sex-scene-from-catherine-the-great/

 

Intense new trailer for Sam Mendes' 1917 action-packed World War One epic

By ROXY SIMONS

 

Gripping: An intense new trailer for Sam Mendes' 1917 was released on Thursday, and offered fans an extended look at action-packed World War One epic

 

An intense, action-packed new trailer for Sam Mendes' World War One epic 1917 was released on Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1126982-intense-new-trailer-for-sam-mendes-1917-action-packed-world-war-one-epic/

 

James Franco faces legal action over sexual misconduct allegations

 

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Actor James Franco is being sued for sexual misconduct by two former students at his acting and film school.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1126983-james-franco-faces-legal-action-over-sexual-misconduct-allegations/

 

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