webfact Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 CP group seals deal on high-speed airport rail By THE NATION The CP-led group and the SRT sign the contract for the high speed train project. Seen in the picture are SRT acting gover Worawut Mala, left, front row, and CP group chairman of the executive board Suphachai Chearavanont, right front row. PM Prayut Chan-o-cha presides over the contract signing ceremony. The Charoen Pokphand-led consortium and the State Railway of Thailand today (October 24) signed the contract for the development of a high-speed railway linking three international airports, presided over by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha at Government House. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130343-thailands-7-billion-airport-rail-project-off-the-ground-after-months-of-dispute/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 Myanmarese on death row for British tourist murders ask Thai king for clemency FILE PHOTO: Myanmar migrant workers Zaw Lin and Win Zaw Htun leave after the hearing at the Nonthaburi provincial court in Thailand, August 29, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha BANGKOK (Reuters) - Two migrant workers from Myanmar on death row in Thailand for the murder of two British backpackers in 2014 have submitted a request for King Maha Vajiralongkorn to commute their sentence to imprisonment, their lawyer said on Thursday. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130318-myanmarese-on-death-row-for-british-tourist-murders-ask-thai-king-for-clemency/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 Hunt for suspect who shot a dog with a spear gun Source: Facebook page บ้านหมายิ้ม หาดใหญ่ : Smiledog Home Hatyai Military officers at an army barracks in Thailand’s southern province of Songkhla are looking for a suspect, believed to be a soldier, who shot and seriously wounded a dog with a spear gun. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130353-hunt-for-suspect-who-shot-a-dog-with-a-spear-gun/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 Video update: Family in shock as granny "comes back to life" seconds from cremation A video showed people dressed in black wondering how Phinit Sophajorn had appeared dead only to be seen breathing by her husband minutes before her coffin was sealed for cremation. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130246-north-east-thailand-grannie-comes-back-to-life-as-family-prepare-to-cremate-her/?do=findComment&comment=14700464 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 US urges Thailand to delay ban on pesticide as it will affect Bt51-bn of imports By THE NATION The US Agricultural Department is calling for a delay on the ban on agro-chemical glyphosate, because it says the ban will disrupt Thailand’s import of soybean, wheat, coffee, apples, grapes and other agricultural produce, which is worth Bt51 billion annually, from the US and other trading partners. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130395-us-urges-thailand-to-delay-ban-on-pesticide-as-it-will-affect-bt51-bn-of-imports/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 Power agencies told to step up on planning of strategies By THE NATION Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong has told state energy agencies to hasten the drafting process of their operational strategies, focusing on boosting the grassroot economy. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130396-power-agencies-told-to-step-up-on-planning-of-strategies/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 Huawei vows to boost Thailand’s tech ecosystem as it marks 20 years in Thailand By THE NATION Abel Deng, CEO of Huawei Thailand Huawei Thailand on Thursday (October 24) announced its mission to build a thriving technology ecosystem in celebration of its 20th anniversary in Thailand. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130397-huawei-vows-to-boost-thailand’s-tech-ecosystem-as-it-marks-20-years-in-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 KBank eyes 4-6% growth in loans next year By THE NATION KBank's board chairman Banthoon Lamsam Kasikornbank (KBank) sees more challenges ahead for the Thai economy next year. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130398-kbank-eyes-4-6-growth-in-loans-next-year/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 In Kalasin, fat, juicy watermelons hit the stalls By The Nation Watermelon season has returned to the Northeast and Kalasin’s Khok Don Hun market has risen from the floodwaters to reclaim its title as the biggest and best place in Thailand to buy the fruit. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130400-in-kalasin-fat-juicy-watermelons-hit-the-stalls/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 PM Prayut holds bilateral meeting with Japanese PM BANGKOK (NNT) Thailand’s Prime Minister has expressed his congratulations for the coronation of the new Emperor of Japan, while the Japanese Prime Minister is preparing to attend the ASEAN Summit in Bangkok next month. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130401-pm-prayut-holds-bilateral-meeting-with-japanese-pm/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 Buriram ranked 3rd in Airbnb top 20 trending destinations BANGKOK (NNT) -The ranking is based 20 trending destinations for 2020 based on year-on-year growth in bookings, in which Buriram has seen a three-hundred-eighty-three percent increase. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130403-buriram-ranked-3rd-in-airbnb-top-20-trending-destinations/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 Pence backs Hong Kong protests in China speech, slams NBA and Nike By Alexandra Alper and Matt Spetalnick U.S. Vice President Mike Pence attends a news conference at the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey, October 17, 2019. REUTERS/Huseyin Aldemir WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday accused China of curtailing "rights and liberties" in Hong Kong and blasted U.S. company Nike and the National Basketball Association for falling in line with Beijing in a disagreement over free speech. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130405-pence-backs-hong-kong-protests-in-china-speech-slams-nba-and-nike/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Bangladesh sentences 16 to death for killing teenager in harassment case video screenshot DHAKA (Reuters) - The principal of a religious school in Bangladesh was among 16 people sentenced to death on Thursday for the murder of a teenage girl who refused to withdraw a complaint of sexual harassment against him, the public prosecutor said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130409-bangladesh-sentences-16-to-death-for-killing-teenager-in-harassment-case/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Watch Fox News? You likely think the U.S. economy is great. MSNBC viewers not so much By Howard Schneider FILE PHOTO: A person walks by the Fox News offices after it was announced that news anchor Shepard Smith had quit the network in New York City, U.S.,October 11, 2019. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The performance of the U.S. economy has been a solid clue to the outcome of past presidential elections. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130411-watch-fox-news-you-likely-think-the-us-economy-is-great-msnbc-viewers-not-so-much/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Energy Ministry to release B10 compatibility stickers to attract car buyers By THE NATION Following the Energy Ministry’s announcement this week that use of B10 biodiesel (diesel mixed with 10 per cent pure palm oil) as the standard biodiesel nationwide would come into force on January 1, Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong said on Thursday (October 24) that the next step would be to push the use of B10 biodiesel to 57 million liters per day within the second quarter of 2020. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130418-energy-ministry-to-release-b10-compatibility-stickers-to-attract-car-buyers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Video: Five injured and pick-up driver arrested as students go flying Picture: Daily News Dash cam footage from a road within Kasetsart University in Bangkok showed a pick-up lose control and collide with three motorcycles being driven by students. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130419-video-five-injured-and-pick-up-driver-arrested-as-students-go-flying/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Video: Insurance scammer caught on tape running in front of car Thai caption: Just learning how to do it CCTV from Rama 9 Road in Bangkok at the weekend showed a clear case of someone trying to get away with an insurance scam. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130421-video-insurance-scammer-caught-on-tape-running-in-front-of-car/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Granny, 83, run over and killed by reversing school van Thai caption: Granny run over Horrific CCTV footage from western Bangkok showed the moment that an elderly grandmother as crushed under the back wheel of a reversing school van. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130422-granny-83-run-over-and-killed-by-reversing-school-van/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Attack on Korean in Pattaya: Compatriot implicated as all ports watched Ruk Siam News reported that police in Pattaya suspect that a 38 year old South Korean is behind the savage stabbing of a compatriot. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130424-attack-on-korean-in-pattaya-compatriot-implicated-as-all-ports-watched/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Bangkok: Thais continue to flout sidewalk use as complaints made to media Thai caption: Sign says: No parking or riding of cars/motorcycles on footpath. Fines up to 5,000 baht. Daily News reported that despite efforts by the authorities to return the sidewalks of Bangkok to pedestrians local people continue to flout the regulations. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130429-bangkok-thais-continue-to-flout-sidewalk-use-as-complaints-made-to-media/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Another victim who thought she could turn hundreds of baht into a million! Picture: Daily News A Thai woman who believed an old school friend who told her she could turn a few hundred baht into a million went to complain to the computer crimes police yesterday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130430-another-victim-who-thought-she-could-turn-hundreds-of-baht-into-a-million/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Baht to further strengthen, expert warns By THE NATION The baht could further strengthen to Bt29 per dollar, a Kasikornbank analyst warned this week. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130436-baht-to-further-strengthen-expert-warns/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Granny who "came back to life" was dead all along, says hospital director Picture: Siam Rath The director of the Soon Udon Thani Hospital in Thailand's north east has said that the 70 year old woman who relatives thought had come back to life was dead all along. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130440-granny-who-came-back-to-life-was-dead-all-along-says-hospital-director/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 South Korea grounds nine Boeing 737 NG planes with cracks FILE PHOTO: The Boeing logo is displayed on a screen, at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., August 7, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's transport ministry on Friday said nine Boeing Co <BA.N> 737 NG planes in the country had been grounded after checks found structural cracks requiring repairs. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130443-south-korea-grounds-nine-boeing-737-ng-planes-with-cracks/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Hong Kong set for more subdued weekend of protests Anti-government demonstrators protest in front of the UK consulate in Hong Kong, China, October 23, 2019. REUTERS/Umit Bektas? HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong is gearing up for what is expected to be a relatively quiet weekend of protests, although there is no sign that anti-government activists are backing down on their calls for greater democracy and other demands. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130444-hong-kong-set-for-more-subdued-weekend-of-protests/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 ONCB to deliver 122 kg of seized marijuana for medical research By THE NATION Niyom Termsrisuk, secretary general at Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) said on Thursday (October 24) that his agency is preparing to deliver 122 kg of seized marijuana in its possession to medical agencies to use in research. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130447-oncb-to-deliver-122-kg-of-seized-marijuana-for-medical-research/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Twitter launch #ThereIsHelp notification service in partnership with Samaritans of Thailand BANGKOK, 25 October 2019 – As part of Twitter's work around World Mental Health Day, we are pleased to announce the launch of #ThereIsHelp notification service for suicide and self harm in Thailand, in partnership with Samaritans of Thailand (@Samaritans_Thai). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130448-twitter-launch-thereishelp-notification-service-in-partnership-with-samaritans-of-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 New TAT drive: Visitors from Eastern Europe and Central Asia "will pay more" A report on a tourism trade fair in Singapore by TNA suggested that tourists from eastern Europe and Central Asia would pay more than those from existing markets. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130459-new-tat-drive-visitors-from-eastern-europe-and-central-asia-will-pay-more/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Thailand's soi dogs and cats: 600,000 to be sterilized in the next year Picture: Thai Rath The minister for Agriculture and Cooperatives has told the Thai press about increased targets for dealing with the country's stray cats and dogs. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130460-thailands-soi-dogs-and-cats-600000-to-be-sterilized-in-the-next-year/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Search on for missing fisherman SATTAHIP:--Apinan Jo Poonsawad, 36, set out to sea from Pratuang Jetty at Sattahip Market Oct. 17 on a boat captained by a Mr. Lee. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130451-search-on-for-missing-fisherman/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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