The week that was in Thailand news: Once upon a time in Thailand.....

 

 

It seemed like a great week to break the law. Plod was otherwise engaged.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133176-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-once-upon-a-time-in-thailand/

 

Prawit urges security agencies to be on alert during Loy Krathong celebrations

By The Nation

 

Prawit Wongsuwan

 

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan has instructed involved administrative state agencies, including police and Army, to work closely and provide security to people during Loy Krathong celebrations on November 11, according to Defence Ministry spokesperson Lt-General Kongcheep Tantravanich.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133224-prawit-urges-security-agencies-to-be-on-alert-during-loy-krathong-celebrations/

 

Commerce Minister meets with US rice importers

By The Nation

 

Jurin Laksanawisit, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce

 

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Jurin Laksanawisit and his delegation, who are currently in the US, met on Friday (November 8), with importers of Thai rice for sale in the US to discuss barriers, problems and opportunities for boosting rice exports from Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133225-commerce-minister-meets-with-us-rice-importers/

 

Tourist ‘beach bus’ crashes on way to Paradise Beach, no serious injuries say police

By The Phuket News

 

The ‘bus’, a small van/truck vehicle converted to carry people in the back, sits beside the road hidden behind green screening. Photo: Patong Police
 

PHUKET: Tourists travelling in a small truck converted to carry people in the back escaped serious injury on Saturday afternoon (Nov 9) as one of the front wheels “failed”, sending the pickup truck into a roadside ditch on the road to Paradise Beach, south of Patong.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133226-tourist-‘beach-bus’-crashes-on-way-to-paradise-beach-no-serious-injuries-say-police/

 

Exim Thailand cuts interest rates

By THE NATION

 

 

The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Thailand) has announced a prime interest cut to 6 per cent per annum down from 6.125 per cent to support the government policy to help Thai entrepreneurs, especially SMEs, reduce international trade and investment costs.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133227-exim-thailand-cuts-interest-rates/

 

Chawrasia seizes share of lead with Martin

By THE NATION

 

S.S.P. Chawrasia of India and Andrew Martin of Australia

 

Chachoengsao-  Indian stalwart S.S.P. Chawrasia made his return to the Thai Country Club after 12 years a memorable one by grabbing a share of the lead with Australia’s Andrew Martin following the penultimate round of the Thailand Open on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133228-chawrasia-seizes-share-of-lead-with-martin/

 

Bolivian military says won't 'confront' the people as pressure on Morales builds

By Daniel Ramos

 

Police officers hang Bolivian flags at an entrance to the Police Operations Tactical Unit headquarters in La Paz, Bolivia, November 9, 2019. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez

 

LA PAZ (Reuters) - Bolivian President Evo Morales denounced the actions of "violent groups" early on Saturday, hours after police forces were seen joining scattered protests, but the military weighed in later saying it would not "confront the people" in a standoff over a disputed election.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133230-bolivian-military-says-wont-confront-the-people-as-pressure-on-morales-builds/

 

Republicans want Hunter Biden, whistleblower to testify in open hearings

By Jonathan Landay

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden attend an NCAA basketball game between Georgetown University and Duke University in Washington, U.S., January 30, 2010. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans on Saturday asked that former Vice President Joe Biden's son and the whistleblower whose complaint triggered the impeachment inquiry into U.S. President Donald Trump be called to testify in public hearings that begin next week.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133233-republicans-want-hunter-biden-whistleblower-to-testify-in-open-hearings/

 

Iraqi forces push protesters back to main square, kill five

By John Davison and Raya Jalabi

 

Demonstrators take part during the ongoing anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq November 9, 2019. REUTERS/Alaa al-Marjani

 

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi security forces killed at least five people on Saturday as they pushed protesters back towards their main camp in central Baghdad using live ammunition, tear gas and sound bombs, police and medics said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133234-iraqi-forces-push-protesters-back-to-main-square-kill-five/

 

Germany marks 30th anniversary of the Berlin Wall's fall

By Michael Nienaber

 

German Chancellor Angela Merkel lights a candle at the memorial of the divided city and the victims of communist tyranny during a ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall at the Wall memorial on Bernauer Strasse in Berlin, Germany, November 9, 2019. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

 

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany celebrated on Saturday the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall that divided East and West Germany, with President Frank-Walter Steinmeier thanking Eastern European neighbours for spurring on the peaceful revolution.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133235-germany-marks-30th-anniversary-of-the-berlin-walls-fall/

 

Chelsea and Leicester march on, Tottenham stuck in a rut

By Martyn Herman

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Crystal Palace - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - November 9, 2019 Chelsea's Michy Batshuayi in action with Crystal Palace's Luka Milivojevic and James Tomkins Action Images via Reuters/Tony O'Brien

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea notched a sixth successive Premier League win as they beat Crystal Palace 2-0, while Leicester City beat Arsenal 2-0 to move into second place on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133237-chelsea-and-leicester-march-on-tottenham-stuck-in-a-rut/

 

Thailand’s ECI for the third quarter is expected to decline further

 

 

Thailand’s household economic condition index (ECI) for the third quarter of this year is likely to drop further due to an ongoing global economic slowdown, which has impacted the domestic economy and employment, according to the Kasikorn Thai research centre.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133238-thailand’s-eci-for-the-third-quarter-is-expected-to-decline-further/

 

Six suspects detained in Yala and Pattani for questioning

 

 

More than 200 troops and policemen searched 19 locations in the southern border provinces of Yala and Pattani late Friday night, seeking those suspected of involvement in the fatal attack on a village defence volunteer outpost in Yala’s Muang district on Tuesday night.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133240-six-suspects-detained-in-yala-and-pattani-for-questioning/

 

Korat police officer in Krathong copyright controversy transferred

 

 

A police superintendent in Thailand’s north-eastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima has been temporarily transferred for his involvement in a sting operation in which a 15-year old girl was arrested and fined 5,000 baht for alleged copyright infringement.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133241-korat-police-officer-in-krathong-copyright-controversy-transferred/

 

Health ministry to provide blood pressure monitors in public places, promoting self-care

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK(NNT) - It is estimated some 13 million Thai people have hypertension, and almost half of these are unaware of their condition, which leads to other complications. In a preventive effort, the Ministry of Public Health has joined hands with related agencies to place 100 automatic blood pressure monitors in public places, allowing the general public to measure their own blood pressure and to monitor risks to their health by themselves.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133242-health-ministry-to-provide-blood-pressure-monitors-in-public-places-promoting-self-care/

 

UTCC: This year’s Loy Krathong spending expected to drop to Bt9.5bn

 

 

BANGKOK(NNT) - People are spending less money on travel and Krathong baskets during the Loy Krathong Festival this year. As a result, the cash flow during Loy Krathong Festival is expected to decrease to 9.5 billion baht from the previous year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133244-utcc-this-year’s-loy-krathong-spending-expected-to-drop-to-bt95bn/

 

Thai cake makers win gold awards at UK Cake International 2019 contest

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

ENGLAND(NNT) - Cake designers from Thailand have showcased the extravagant works that helped them win gold awards in the Cake International 2019 competition held in Birmingham, England, which is Europe’s largest cake contest with thousands of competitors from around the world.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133247-thai-cake-makers-win-gold-awards-at-uk-cake-international-2019-contest/

 

Bangkok prepares safety measures for Loy Krathong festival

tewit kemtong

 

 

BANGKOK(NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has banned the use of firecrackers and flares during this year’s Loy Krathong festival unless given official permission. Those who violate the ban will be subject to prison time or a fine, or both.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133248-bangkok-prepares-safety-measures-for-loy-krathong-festival/

 

Revelers asked not to release sky lanterns during Loy Krathong

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK(NNT) - During Loy Krathong Festival every year, members of the general public are always reminded of aviation risks posed by flying lanterns, and are asked not to fly the lanterns which might cause major harm to aircraft.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133249-revelers-asked-not-to-release-sky-lanterns-during-loy-krathong/

 

Recommended venues to visit for Loy Krathong

tewit kemtong

 

 

BANGKOK(NNT) - Loy Krathong festival this year which is on Monday November 11 is expected to be spectacular as many provinces have prepared major celebrations. The festival has already begun in some places.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133251-recommended-venues-to-visit-for-loy-krathong/

 

Woody Allen, Amazon end legal dispute over movie deal

By Jonathan Stempel

 

FILE PHOTO: Director Woody Allen arrives for a screening of the film “Wonder Wheel” in New York, U.S., November 14, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Woody Allen has ended his $68 million lawsuit against Amazon.com Inc <AMZN.O> for backing out of a four-picture production and distribution agreement and refusing to distribute a film he had finished.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133255-woody-allen-amazon-end-legal-dispute-over-movie-deal/

 

NASA unveils its first electric airplane - a work in progress

By Jane Ross

 

Technicians work on NASA's first all-electric plane, the X-57 Maxwell, at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, California, U.S., November 8, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Blake

 

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (Reuters) - NASA, most prominent for its many Florida-launched exploits into space, showcased an early version of its first all-electric experimental aircraft, the X-57 "Maxwell," on Friday at its lesser-known aeronautics lab in the California desert.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133257-nasa-unveils-its-first-electric-airplane-a-work-in-progress/

 

Bangladeshis hunker down in storm shelters as cyclone Bulbul nears

By Serajul Quadir

 

DHAKA (Reuters) - Thousands of Bangladeshis, mostly women and children, huddled in shelters in southwestern coastal areas on Saturday as the country prepared for the expected arrival of cyclone Bulbul, a senior government official said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133259-bangladeshis-hunker-down-in-storm-shelters-as-cyclone-bulbul-nears/

 

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