rooster59 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Chiang Mai University’s waste-management technology in full swing By THE NATION Chiang Mai’s Energy Research and Development Institute – Nakornping, together with the faculties of Engineering and Agriculture, came up with a full waste-management technology in 2016 in line with the university’s green strategy. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130537-chiang-mai-university’s-waste-management-technology-in-full-swing/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Vietnamese may be among UK truck dead as police make three more arrests By Peter Nicholls A vehicle of a funeral home, escorted by police, leaves the Port of Tilbury where the bodies of immigrants are being held by authorities, following their discovery in a lorry in Essex on Wednesday morning, in Tilbury, Essex, Britain October 25, 2019. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls GRAYS, England (Reuters) - Police investigating the deaths of 39 people in a truck near London said they had arrested three more suspects on Friday on suspicion of human trafficking amid signs that some of the dead may be Vietnamese. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130607-vietnamese-may-be-among-uk-truck-dead-as-police-make-three-more-arrests/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Major wildfires rage near Los Angeles and wineries north of San Francisco By Alex Dobuzinskis A wind driven wildfire continues to burn in Canyon Country north of Los Angeles, California, U.S. October 25, 2019. REUTERS/Gene Blevins (Reuters) - California firefighters on Friday sought to take advantage of a lull in winds to gain ground on a pair of fast-moving wildfires, including one that has forced the evacuation of about 50,000 residents in suburbs north of Los Angeles. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130608-major-wildfires-rage-near-los-angeles-and-wineries-north-of-san-francisco/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Leicester beat Saints 9-0 in record English top-flight away win Soccer Football - Premier League - Southampton v Leicester City - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - October 25, 2019 Leicester City's Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring their ninth goal from the penalty spot to complete his hat-trick Action Images via Reuters/Tony O'Brien (Reuters) - Leicester City recorded the biggest ever English top-flight away win by beating 10-man Southampton 9-0 at a rain-sodden St Mary’s to move up to second place in the Premier League on Friday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130609-leicester-beat-saints-9-0-in-record-english-top-flight-away-win/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 IMF calls for further easing of monetary policy, more govt spending amid slow growth By Wichit Chaitrong The Nation The IMF has urged the Thai government to spend more and suggested the Bank of Thailand should further ease its monetary policy amid an economic slowdown while the Finance Ministry is calling for the central bank to cut rate again. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130610-imf-calls-for-further-easing-of-monetary-policy-more-govt-spending-amid-slow-growth/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 US urges Thailand to reconsider proposed ban on weed-control chemical By The Nation The US has urged Thailand to take scientific evidence into account and weigh the consequences of a ban on the use of glyphosate, a weed-control chemical. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130611-us-urges-thailand-to-reconsider-proposed-ban-on-weed-control-chemical/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Thai Lion acquires its first A330 Neo By The Nation Thai Lion Air has added its first A330 Neo aircraft into its fleet to strengthen its operations. Aswin Yangkirativorn, the airline’s chief executive officer, said on Friday (October 25) that the new aircraft serves the airline’s plan to boost the number of flights and expand routes. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130612-thai-lion-acquires-its-first-a330-neo/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Commerce Ministry sets up meeting to discuss cassava price guarantee By THE NATION Jurin Laksanavisit The Commerce Ministry will hold a meeting on October 27 in Udon Thani with three parties to discuss the cassava price guarantee project. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130613-commerce-ministry-sets-up-meeting-to-discuss-cassava-price-guarantee/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 NGO offers help on Twitter to people prone to suicide By The Nation The Samaritans of Thailand, a non-government organisation (NGO) for the prevention of suicide, has launched hashtag #ThereIsHelp on Twitter with notification for people with mental health issues who may search for topics and messages related to “suicide” or “self-harm”. It allows mental health experts to listen to their problems and give advice. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130614-ngo-offers-help-on-twitter-to-people-prone-to-suicide/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Russian agent Butina released from U.S. prison, due to be deported By Sarah N. Lynch FILE PHOTO: Maria Butina appears in a police booking photograph released by the Alexandria Sheriff's Office in Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. August 18, 2018. Alexandria Sheriff's Office/Handout via REUTERS WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Convicted Russian agent Maria Butina was released from a Florida prison on Friday after serving most of her 18-month sentence for conspiring to influence U.S. conservative activists and infiltrate a powerful gun rights group, and taken into custody by immigration officials to be deported to her native country. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130615-russian-agent-butina-released-from-us-prison-due-to-be-deported/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Bolivians block roads in protest as Morales election win splits nation By Danny Ramos and Vivian Sequera Protestors gesture during a march in La Paz, Bolivia, October 25, 2019. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach LA PAZ (Reuters) - Bolivians blocked streets in La Paz on Friday demanding an audit of a controversial election count that handed President Evo Morales a outright win and with it a fourth consecutive term that would extend his rule to nearly two decades. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130617-bolivians-block-roads-in-protest-as-morales-election-win-splits-nation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Biggest demonstrations yet rock protest-stricken Chile By Dave Sherwood and Natalia A. Ramos Miranda Demonstrators march against inequality and rising costs of living as nationwide protests continue, in Concepcion, Chile, October 25, 2019. REUTERS/Juan Gonzalez SANTIAGO (Reuters) - As many as a million Chileans protested on Friday in the capital Santiago in the biggest demonstrations yet since violence broke out a week ago over entrenched inequality in the South American nation. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130619-biggest-demonstrations-yet-rock-protest-stricken-chile/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 At least 40 killed as fresh protests engulf Iraq By Ahmed Aboulenein Demonstrators gather during a protest over corruption, lack of jobs, and poor services, in Baghdad, Iraq October 25, 2019. REUTERS/Khalid al-Mousily BAGHDAD (Reuters) - At least 40 protesters were killed in Iraq on Friday when security forces used tear gas and an Iranian-backed militia opened fire to try to quell renewed demonstrations against corruption and economic hardship, security sources said. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130620-at-least-40-killed-as-fresh-protests-engulf-iraq/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 EU agrees Brexit extension but sets no date as UK squabbles over election By Gabriela Baczynska and John Chalmers An hybrid flag depicting the EU and the British flags is seen during a debate on the last EU summit and Brexit at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, October 22, 2019. REUTERS/Vincent Kessler BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union agreed on Friday to London's request for a Brexit deadline extension but set no new departure date, giving Britain's divided parliament time to decide on Prime Minister Boris Johnson's call for a snap election. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130621-eu-agrees-brexit-extension-but-sets-no-date-as-uk-squabbles-over-election/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 Australia's Uluru closes to climbers for good after decades-long fight By Stefica Nicol Bikes A view of Uluru, formerly known as Ayers Rock, the day before a permanent ban on climbing the monolith takes effect following a decades-long fight by indigenous people to close the trek, near Yulara, Australia, October 25, 2019. REUTERS/Stefica Bikes YULARA, Australia (Reuters) - Australia's Uluru officially closed to climbers for good on Friday, although the last visitors to scale the sacred rock were allowed to stay until sunset, as a permanent ban takes effect after a decades-long fight by indigenous people. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130623-australias-uluru-closes-to-climbers-for-good-after-decades-long-fight/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 US countered on call for delay of agro-chemical ban By The Nation Vitoon Leanjamroon, director of BioThai Foundation, has countered the call by US Agricultural Department for a delay on the ban on agro-chemical glyphosate. The US agency said the ban would disrupt Thailand’s import of soybean, wheat, coffee, apples, grapes and other agricultural produce, worth up to Bt51 billion annually, from the US and other trading partners. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130625-us-countered-on-call-for-delay-of-agro-chemical-ban/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 Police mull lèse majesté charge against driver involved in road rage incident Police are considering filing a charge of lèse majesté against a hot-tempered motorist, who allegedly makde insulting remarks about the Thai people in general and the country’s highest institution, in a road rage incident in the Buddha Monthon district of Nakhon Pathom on Wednesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130628-police-mull-lèse-majesté-charge-against-driver-involved-in-road-rage-incident/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rooster59 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2019 PM praised for not responding to US appeal to postpone the ban on glyphosate The Biothai Foundation has praised Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha for not directly responding to an appeal from US under-secretary of agriculture for trade and foreign agricultural affairs, Mr. Ted A. McKinney, to postpone the ban on glyphosate, one of the three farm chemicals barred from use in Thailand by the National Hazardous Substances Committee earlier this week. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130629-pm-praised-for-not-responding-to-us-appeal-to-postpone-the-ban-on-glyphosate/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 400 workers laid off as their tyre canvas factory closes About 400 workers have been laid off, effective today (Friday), after the of SRF Industries (Thailand) Company’s tyre canvas production plant, in the Map Taput industrial estate in Thailand’s eastern province of Rayong, closed down due to operating losses accrued during the current economic slowdown. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130630-400-workers-laid-off-as-their-tyre-canvas-factory-closes/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 The Thai Baht Reached a New 6-Year High. Here’s Why It’s Surging By Yumi Teso Thailand’s central bankers are finding it tough to stop the baht from surging. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130631-the-thai-baht-reached-a-new-6-year-high-here’s-why-it’s/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 PM Prayut instructs all sides to be prepared for 35th ASEAN Summit Praphorn Praphornkul BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, has instructed all sides to be fully prepared to hold the 35th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits next month, as the international community will closely follow the event. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130633-pm-prayut-instructs-all-sides-to-be-prepared-for-35th-asean-summit/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 GHB offers 2.5% low-interest housing loans from today Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - As another economic stimulus measure for the real estate sector, the Government Housing Bank (GHB) has introduced low-interest housing loans with 2.5% interest. The financial product has received good feedback from many prospective home buyers, who will be charged only an average of 2.5% interest over the first 3 years of repayments. The bank is aiming to approve a total of 50 billion baht in loans by the first quarter of 2020. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130634-ghb-offers-25-low-interest-housing-loans-from-today/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 Investigators file cases agaist 21 Bangkok bombing suspects Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - Progress has been made during the 2-month investigation period of a bombing and arson incidents in Bangkok on 1-2 August this year. Investigators have tracked down 21 suspects, and filed charges against them to the prosecutor. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130635-investigators-file-cases-agaist-21-bangkok-bombing-suspects/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 Dutch thief arrested on Samui for "GoPro" theft on Koh Tao Image: INN News Immigration police on Koh Samui arrested a man from the Netherlands after he stole a 12,000 baht GoPro Hero 7 and related equipment from a shop on Koh Tao. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130645-dutch-thief-arrested-on-samui-for-gopro-theft-on-koh-tao/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 Pattaya: Where are the toilets? Farangs caught urinating in the sea - but Thais blame the authorities Image: PattayaWatchdog A post on PattayaWatchdog featured two western men standing and urinating in the sea at night. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130647-pattaya-where-are-the-toilets-farangs-caught-urinating-in-the-sea-but-thais-blame-the-authorities/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 Video: Insurance scammer could face years behind bars Caption: Drivers! Beware of scams A senior police spokesman has said that criminals who feign injury in an attempt to scam insurance face years in jail and heavy fines - or worse if they cause accidents. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130648-video-insurance-scammer-could-face-years-behind-bars/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 Video: Pattaya tourist police chief promises action on illegal guides after argument on Chinese tour bus Image: Naew Na A clip on social media showed an argument between a driver and a guide and an assistant guide on a Chinese tour bus. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130652-video-pattaya-tourist-police-chief-promises-action-on-illegal-guides-after-argument-on-chinese-tour-bus/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 Three Thai women rescued after being imprisoned by Chinese gang in Cambodia Image: Naew Na One of three Thai women rescued from Sihanoukville in Cambodia has told how she and her friends were imprisoned by a Chinese gang. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130654-three-thai-women-rescued-after-being-imprisoned-by-chinese-gang-in-cambodia/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 Trump reinstates duty-free trade for some Ukrainian goods, suspends it for some Thai goods U.S. President Donald Trump exits Air Force One after returning from South Carolina to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, U.S., October 25, 2019. REUTERS/Leah Millis WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday reinstated duty-free trade for certain items from Ukraine, but suspended it with Thailand. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130656-trump-reinstates-duty-free-trade-for-some-ukrainian-goods-suspends-it-for-some-thai-goods/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster59 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 Indonesia report on 737 MAX crash faults Boeing design, says Lion Air made mistakes By Bernadette Christina Munthe and Jessica Damiana FILE PHOTO: Lion Air's Boeing 737 Max 8 airplane is parked on the tarmac of Soekarno Hatta International airport near Jakarta, Indonesia, March 15, 2019. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan JAKARTA (Reuters) - Boeing <BA.N>, acting without adequate oversight from U.S. regulators, failed to grasp risks in the design of cockpit software on its 737 MAX airliner, sowing the seeds for a Lion Air crash that also involved errors by airline workers and crew, Indonesian investigators found. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130658-indonesia-report-on-737-max-crash-faults-boeing-design-says-lion-air-made-mistakes/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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