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Nigerian and Thai woman arrested in Muang Thong by immigration police

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

A 21 year old Nigerian man was arrested in a room at Muang Thong Thani housing estate in Nonthaburi on Sunday. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131008-nigerian-and-thai-woman-arrested-in-muang-thong-by-immigration-police/

 

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Taxis want price hike and resolution of conflicts with Grab

 

Thai caption: We want a price hike

 

Sanook reported that transport minister Saysayam Chidchob will today receive a report from the Department of Land Transport regarding the raising of taxi fares and relationships with application call services or Grab. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131012-taxis-want-price-hike-and-resolution-of-conflicts-with-grab/

 

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AOT to consider closing Hat Yai, Chiang Rai airports

By THE NATION

 

 

Airports of Thailand (AOT) president Nitinai Sirismatthakarn says that AOT is considering closing two of its six airports that are seeing reduced use, namely Hat Yai International Airport in Songkhla province and Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131014-aot-to-consider-closing-hat-yai-chiang-rai-airports/

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Chiang Mai: Wealthy woman found encased in cement in a fridge

 

 

Police in Chiang Mai have launched a murder inquiry after a wealthy woman from Samut Prakarn was found encased in cement in a fridge on its side. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131015-chiang-mai-wealthy-woman-found-encased-in-cement-in-a-fridge/

 

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Argentina's Peronists sweep back into power as Macri ousted

By Nicolás Misculin and Adam Jourdan

 

Supporters of presidential candidate Alberto Fernandez react, in Buenos Aires, Argentina October 27, 2019. REUTERS/Pablo Stefanec NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES

 

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina's Peronists swept back into power on Sunday, ousting conservative president Mauricio Macri in an election result that shifts Latin America's No. 3 economy firmly back toward the left after it was battered by economic crisis.

 

Source: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131017-argentinas-peronists-sweep-back-into-power-as-macri-ousted/

 

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Hong Kong enters recession as protests show no sign of relenting

 

An anti-government demonstrator throws back a tear gas canister during a protest march in Hong Kong, China, October 20, 2019. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

 

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong has fallen into recession, hit by more than five months of anti-government protests that show no signs of relenting, and is unlikely to achieve annual economic growth this year, the city's Financial Secretary said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131022-hong-kong-enters-recession-as-protests-show-no-sign-of-relenting/

 

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Police station with no cops - excuses fly in Thai "drama"

 

Thai caption : Find out where all the cops went to

 

Reaction to a story about a deserted police station is playing out like a Thai soap opera. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131025-police-station-with-no-cops-excuses-fly-in-thai-drama/

 

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Video: "Embarrassing" fight as "win" attacks suspected Grab biker at BTS

 

Thai caption: Out of control at Thong Lor

 

A poster on Facebook was in little doubt that a fight by the Thong Lor BTS station was three motorcycle taxi riders having a go at a Grab rider. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131026-video-embarrassing-fight-as-win-attacks-suspected-grab-biker-at-bts/

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Chamber of Commerce urges govt to negotiate with US before GSP suspension takes effect

By THE NATION

 

 

Kalin Sarasin, chairperson of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCOC), said on Monday (October 28) that the TCOC would be urging the government to negotiate with the United States regarding Washington’s decision to suspend its Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) to Thailand in six months, saying it would have a major effect on several industries and the export sector.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131029-chamber-of-commerce-urges-govt-to-negotiate-with-us-before-gsp-suspension-takes-effect/

 

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Toon Bodyslam’s hospital charity run raises B36mn

By The Phuket News

 

Artiwara ‘Toon Bodyslam’ Kongmalai (centre, in white shirt) with Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana (left of centre) and supporters point to the heavens before startng the ‘mini marathon’ from Laguna Grove yesterday afternoon (Oct 27). Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: The charity run led by Thai rock celebrity and now running sensation Artiwara “Toon Bodyslam” Kongmalai held over the weekend has so far raised more than B36 million for five public hospitals in southern Thailand, including Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131030-toon-bodyslam’s-hospital-charity-run-raises-b36mn/

 

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Meat-hauling pickup slams into power pole

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The pickup truck hit the power pole on Thepkrasattri Rd just north of the Heroines Monument just before 5am yesterday (Oct 27). Photo: Eakkapop Thontub

 

PHUKET: A man and a woman were left pinned inside the pickup truck they were travelling in to deliver fresh meat to Phuket Town early yesterday morning (Oct 27) after the pickup slammed into a roadside power pole.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131031-meat-hauling-pickup-slams-into-power-pole/

 

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Big spending Indians - 5,800 baht a day - set to revolutionize Thai tourism!

 

File photo

 

Thai and English language media have reported over the weekend that the only way is up for Thai tourism when it comes to the burgeoning potential of the Indian market. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131035-big-spending-indians-5800-baht-a-day-set-to-revolutionize-thai-tourism/

 

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Strategic Cooperation between CYTT-Changyou Travel Alliance,Singapore and OMT Group of Companies 

24th September 2019 IT&CM Bangkok, Thailand. 

 

OMT-CYTT Strategic Cooperation 

 

At an MoU signing ceremony held in Bangkok on 24th September 2019 CYTT announced the appointment of OMT Group as the main supplier of Travel products and Services for its blockchain platform, delivering the travel incentive component of CYTT’s business model. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131042-strategic-cooperation-between-cytt-changyou-travel-alliancesingapore-and-omt-group-of-companies /

 

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In Collaboration With TTG Asia Media Global Commerce, OMT Group Of Companies Boasts One Of The Largest Private Contingents At IT&CMA 2019

 

OMT Group of Companies at IT&CMA 

 

OMT Group of Companies presence at the 2019 edition of IT&CMA spans all delegates segments - exhibiting, association buying, corporate and MICE buying, media and, speaking contributions. The Group delivered a total of 68 delegates from across key markets in Asia, making it the largest private, and most diverse delegate group at IT&CMA 2019. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131040-in-collaboration-with-ttg asia-media-global-commerce-omt-group-of-companies-boasts-one-of-the-largest-private-contingents-at-itcma-2019/

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Parents, teachers and students protest sacking of school director

By The Nation

 

 

Teachers, present and former students and parents gathered at Bangkok Christian College today to protest the suspension of former school director Supakit Jitklongsap who they say was dismissed unfairly. They vowed to continue their protest until such time as the present director of the school and the Church of Christ in Thailand clarified the issue. The demonstrators held signs demanding the removal of the present director, further raising the tension. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131045-parents-teachers-and-students-protest-sacking-of-school-director/

 

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Excise department hits back at ‘unfair’ criticism

By THE NATION

 

Ratchada Wanitchakorn

 

Following the Northern Region Local Liquor Association's criticism of the Excise Department’s decision to shut down unlicensed local liquor producers

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131060-excise-department-hits-back-at-‘unfair’-criticism/

 

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Real estate firm surveys Hua Hin property market

By The Nation

 

 

Condos make up the highest demand in real estate purchases, Plus Property announced on Monday, citing its recent survey of the Hua Hin-Cha Am market, which saw 11,700 units up for sale in the first six months of 2019, with a 76-per-cent take up.

 

Full story:  https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131061-real-estate-firm-surveys-hua-hin-property-market/

 

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Thai Union Groups sees no fallout from ending of trade preferences

By THE NATION

 

Thai Union’s chief executive Thiraphong Chansiri. 

 

Thai Union Group said on Sunday (October 27) that the ending of some trade preferences for Thailand announced by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) would have no material impact on its operations.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131067-thai-union-groups-sees-no-fallout-from-ending-of-trade-preferences/

 

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Many Thai products to lose GSP privileges in the US

By THE NATION

 

 

Thailand's Department of Foreign Trade will announce on Monday the details of its suspension of duty-free treatment for some Thai products under the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131069-many-thai-products-to-lose-gsp-privileges-in-the-us/

 

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Deputy Police Chief delivers ASEAN Summit security policies

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Preparations continue for the upcoming 35th ASEAN Summit; the government has declared 4th-5th November officials holidays, with country leaders starting to arrive in Bangkok on the afternoon of 1st November. The general public is asked to refrain from using the roads around the main airports, summit venue at IMPACT exhibition center, and leaders residences, covering Charoenkrung, Rama 4, Sathorn, Ratchaprasong, Phloen Chit, and Sukhumvit roads.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131070-deputy-police-chief-delivers-asean-summit-security-policies/

 

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PM Prayut presides over opening of Digital Thailand Big Bang 2019: ASEAN Connectivity

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, has presided over the opening of "Digital Thailand Big Bang 2019: ASEAN Connectivity", an international exhibition aimed at encouraging all sides to use using digital technology to benefit all sides and promote cybersecurity.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131072-pm-prayut-presides-over-opening-of-digital-thailand-big-bang-2019-asean-connectivity/

 

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GSP issue could still be solved through negotiations, says Prayut

By THE NATION

 

 

Thai businesses should not panic or speculate on the reason behind Washington’s decision to suspend its Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) to Thailand, said Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Prayut Chan-o-cha after presiding over the opening ceremony of the Digital Thailand Big Bang 2019 exhibition at Bitec Bangna today (October 28).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131074-gsp-issue-could-still-be-solved-through-negotiations-says-prayut/

 

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EU grants UK a Brexit extension until 31 January 2020

 

People carrying British Union Jack flag themed umbrellas walk past the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain, October 21, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

 

EU agrees to Brexit deadline extension up to 31 January 2020, says Donald Tusk

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131077-eu-grants-uk-a-brexit-extension-until-31-january-2020/

 

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Cambodian police search for British woman, 21, missing from beach

 

British tourist Amelia Bambridge holds a mug of beer in Prague, Czech Republic in July 2019, in this image obtained via social media. Amelia Bambridge/Georgie Bambridge via REUTERS

 

PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - Cambodian authorities and volunteer divers were searching on Monday for a 21-year-old British woman who has been missing for five days from its southwestern coast popular with backpackers.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1130833-british-backpacker-amelia-bambridge-missing-on-cambodian-island/?do=findComment&comment=14712495

 

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Britain pledges to help finance flourish after Brexit

 

FILE PHOTO: The full moon is seen rising behind skyscrapers at Canary Wharf and the London skyline, London, Britain, September 14, 2019. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will do whatever it can to ensure that its financial sector remains a major global player after Brexit, financial services minister John Glen said on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131080-britain-pledges-to-help-finance-flourish-after-brexit/

 

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Exclusive: Baghdadi's aide was key to his capture - Iraqi intelligence sources

By Ahmed Rasheed

 

People walk on the street, where Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi declared his caliphate back in 2014, in the old city of Mosul, Iraq, October 27, 2019. REUTERS/Abdullah Rashid

 

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - In their long hunt for Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Iraqi intelligence teams secured a break in February 2018 after one of the Islamic State leader’s top aides gave them information on how he escaped capture for so many years, said two Iraqi security officials.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131081-exclusive-baghdadis-aide-was-key-to-his-capture-iraqi-intelligence-sources/

 

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After Baghdadi death, Southeast Asia expects long fight against Islamic State's influence

By Martin Petty, Rozanna Latiff

 

FILE PHOTO: The war-torn Grand Mosque is pictured in Marawi City, Lanao province, Philippines, May 11, 2019. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo

 

MANILA/KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Southeast Asian countries fighting Islamic State’s influence in the region lauded the killing of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi but said security forces were preparing for a long battle to thwart the jihadist group’s ideology.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131082-after-baghdadi-death-southeast-asia-expects-long-fight-against-islamic-states-influence/

 

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Vietnam says Britain seeks help to identify four truck victims

By Phuong Nguyen, James Pearson

 

FILE PHOTO: Flowers are seen at the scene where bodies were discovered in a lorry container, in Grays, Essex, Britain October 24, 2019. REUTERS/Simon Dawson

 

HANOI (Reuters) - Britain has sent dossiers to Vietnam, seeking its assistance in identifying four of the 39 people found dead in a truck container outside London last week, the government of the southeast Asian nation said on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131083-vietnam-says-britain-seeks-help-to-identify-four-truck-victims/

 

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Phuket readies for Loy Krathong

By The Phuket News

 

In Srisoonthorn, the annual traditional festivities will take on a very Thai country theme, held at the traditional site at age-old village of Bang Maruan. Photo: PR Dept
 

PHUKET:-- Local administration organisations across the island are making preparations for the annual upcoming Loy Krathong Festival, this year to be held on Nov 11.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131084-phuket-readies-for-loy-krathong/

 

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Fisheries in South seek new markets to offset GSP suspension

By THE NATION

 

Suradej Nilubon

 

The president of Fisheries Association of Songkhla province, Suradej Nilubon, has said that the country's fisheries industry will definitely be affected by the US suspension of the trade benefits for Thailand under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131086-fisheries-in-south-seek-new-markets-to-offset-gsp-suspension/