Thailand road carnage: A big problem that is only getting worse

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

A leading Thai government national insurance figure has said that the carnage on Thailand's roads is a "big problem for Thai society" and it is only getting worse despite campaigns to address the issue. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133366-thailand-road-carnage-a-big-problem-that-is-only-getting-worse/

DOE readies almost 80,000 jobs to tackle unemployment

By THE NATION

 

Suchart Pornchaiwisetkul

 

Department of Employment (DOE) director-general Suchart Pornchaiwisetkul said on Sunday (November 10) that his department is preparing 79,247 jobs for unemployed people nationwide in accordance with Labour Minister’s MR. Chatumongol Sonakul order to monitor unemployment during the economic slowdown and prepare suitable measures.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133369-doe-readies-almost-80000-jobs-to-tackle-unemployment/

 

Apple co-founder says Apple Card algorithm gave wife lower credit limit

By Subrat Patnaik

 

Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, talks to people during a launch event in Cupertino, California, U.S., September 12, 2017. REUTERS/Stephen Lam/Files

 

(Reuters) - Apple Inc <AAPL.O> co-founder Steve Wozniak joined in the online debate over accusations of gender discrimination by the algorithm behind the iPhone maker's credit card, fuelling scrutiny of the newly launched Apple Card.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133372-apple-co-founder-says-apple-card-algorithm-gave-wife-lower-credit-limit/

 

Mercedes Benz driver gives ambulance the finger after refusing to get out of the way

 

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Relatives of a sick person in an ambulance with its siren wailing called it "unbelievable" after a Mercedes Benz driver refused to get out of the way for their ambulance. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133375-mercedes-benz-driver-gives-ambulance-the-finger-after-refusing-to-get-out-of-the-way/

 

Videos: Pub violence continues at hospital on wild night in Ang Thong

 

Thai caption: "Scrum" outside a pub

 

Extreme violence outside a pub and later at a hospital between two warring sides has led to a large police investigation in the city of Ang Thong in central Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133385-videos-pub-violence-continues-at-hospital-on-wild-night-in-ang-thong/

 

Chumphon: Ex village chief wanted to kill the whole family - kids and all - after 10 million loan wasn't repaid

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A former kamnan (village chief) of a sub-district of Chumphon in southern Thailand has told investigators how anger over an unpaid series of loans led to him trying to kill an entire family. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133392-chumphon-ex-village-chief-wanted-to-kill-the-whole-family-kids-and-all-after-10-million-loan-wasnt-repaid/

 

Video: Taste, shop spend! Thai "mental case" got the taste part right!

 

Thai caption: Sorry, he's not well

 

A video from a Tesco Lotus store in Korat showed a Thai man try bottle after bottle of spirits and wine. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133393-video-taste-shop-spend-thai-mental-case-got-the-taste-part-right/

 

"Lackey" in Mae Manee Ponzi scheme arrested in Nakhon Sawan

 

 

The chief of the Udon Thani police Lt-Gen Akkaraphon Yeekoh told Thai Rath of the arrest of another person involved with the swindler known as "Dear" or "Mae Manee". 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133395-lackey-in-mae-manee-ponzi-scheme-arrested-in-nakhon-sawan/

 

Thai honesty: Man praised for leaving note about accident

 

Thai caption: "DIDN'T FLEE!" after a collision

 

Thai social media was full of great praise for a Thai man who left a note on a car that he damaged in a minor collision. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133397-thai-honesty-man-praised-for-leaving-note-about-accident/

Phuket Town founder Phraya Wichit Songkham to be honoured with B8.7mn statue

By The Phuket News

 

The statue is being created by renowned Thai artist Santi Pichetchaikul, who created the sculpture of Bhumibol Adulyadej that is on display at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where King Bhumibol was born. Photo: NNT

 

PHUKET: A statue of Phraya Wichit Songkhram rising to nearly three metres tall will be installed in the heart of Phuket Town as a monument to honour and remember the achievements of the man regarded as the founding father of Phuket Town.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133398-phuket-town-founder-phraya-wichit-songkham-to-be-honoured-with-b87mn-statue/

 

Krathong baskets made from environmentally friendly materials, popular this year

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - At Pak Khlong Talat, vendors have begun to sell materials suited to Krathong basket making. This year, the focus is on environmentally friendly materials.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133401-krathong-baskets-made-from-environmentally-friendly-materials-popular-this-year/

 

Why there's a lot of money in Whale Vomit!

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A poor litter collector in the south of Thailand hopes that something he found on a beach will mean an end to his family's financial hardship. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133404-why-theres-a-lot-of-money-in-whale-vomit/

 

Video: Giant manta ray filmed in Thai waters

 

Picture: 77koaded

 

Thai media reported that a giant oceanic manta ray - measuring four to five meters across - had been filmed by a deep sea diving guide in the south of Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133408-video-giant-manta-ray-filmed-in-thai-waters/

Pragma Hospitality Signs Hotel Management Agreement With Eco Inn Hotel Group

 

Picture: Eco Inn Prime Trang

 

Bangkok, November 11^th, 2019 —The newly-formed Pragma Hospitality Co., Ltd has signed management agreement with the Eco Inn Hotel Group to altogether manage an existing portfolio of 6 hotels.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133414-pragma-hospitality-signs-hotel-management-agreement-with-eco-inn-hotel-group/

 

OSAKA – A perfect destination for MICE in Japan 

Thinking of going to Japan for business and pleasure? 

 

 

Then look no further than Osaka, which recently hosted the G20 Summit https://g20.org/en/ 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133433-osaka-–-a-perfect-destination-for-mice-in-japan/

 

UPDATE:

 

Phuket knife-wielding Family Mart robber surrenders to police

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Boonrit Khaoprasirt, 21, originally from Phang Nga, surrendered himself to officers at Phuket City Police Station at about 8pm last night. photos: Phuket City Police

 

PHUKET: The man wanted for robbing two Family Mart convenience stores in Phuket before dawn yesterday morning (Nov 10) by threatening the staff with a kitchen knife has surrendered to police.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133345-man-robs-two-family-mart-stores-at-knife-point/?do=findComment&comment=14755613

 

New tourist routes open in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan

By The Nation

 

 

The Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta) in collaboration with the private sector and local agencies has launched four tourism routes in Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan with the aim of generating income and improving quality of life at the community level.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133435-new-tourist-routes-open-in-phetchaburi-prachuap-khiri-khan/

 

Graffiti wall become the longest landmark in the northeast

By The Nation

 

 

Nakhon Ratchasima’s Culture Office has invited more than 30 graffiti artists to create works on the theme ”Korat: the art city” after the government named Chiang Rai, Krabi, and Nakhon Ratchasima or Korat as it is colloquially known, as pilot cities for arts. The city has also been selected to host the 2nd Thailand Biennale, a biannual international contemporary art exhibition.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133452-graffiti-wall-become-the-longest-landmark-in-the-northeast/

DSI to request arrest warrant for suspects in Billy’s murder

By THE NATION

 

Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen

 

A source from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) revealed on Monday (November 11) that its chief, Pol Colonel Paisit Wongmuang had met with the officers investigating the disappearance and murder of Karen activist Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen at the Kaeng Krachan National Park in Phetchaburi province.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133454-dsi-to-request-arrest-warrant-for-suspects-in-billy’s-murder/

 

Flat growth in tourist arrivals to Chiang Mai 

By The Nation

 

 

The number of Thai and foreign tourists visiting Chiang Mai since January 1, 2019 remained unchanged year on year while the number of hotels has increased from 2,200-2,300 in 2017 to 4,000, offering 10,000 more rooms to a total of 60,000, said La-Iad Bungsrithong, President of the Northern Thai Hotel Association.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133456-flat-growth-in-tourist-arrivals-to-chiang-mai/

 

China's Jingye Group in talks to buy British Steel

By Min Zhang, Barbara Lewis

 

BEIJING/LONDON (Reuters) - China’s Jingye Group is in talks to buy British Steel, it said on Monday, in a deal estimated to be worth 70 million pounds ($90 million) that could protect thousands of British jobs.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133457-chinas-jingye-group-in-talks-to-buy-british-steel/

 

Turkey starts repatriation of captured Islamic State militants: media

 

FILE PHOTO: Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu speaks during a news conference for foreign media correspondents in Istanbul, Turkey, August 21, 2019. Ahmet Bolat/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

 

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey has deported an American foreign fighter and will soon deport another seven Germans, a spokesman for the interior ministry was quoted as saying on Monday after state media said Ankara began repatriation of captured Islamic State militants.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133460-turkey-starts-repatriation-of-captured-islamic-state-militants-media/

 

Malaysian court says 1MDB-linked case against Najib will move forward; ex-PM to defend

By Rozanna Latiff

 

FILE PHOTO: File photo of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak arriving at Kuala Lumpur High Court in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, August 28, 2019. REUTERS/Lai Seng Sin/File Photo

 

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - A Malaysian court on Monday ordered former Prime Minister Najib Razak to present his defense against seven charges in a case linked to a scandal surrounding 1MDB, saying a unit of the state fund had been created “for his own private advantage”.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133461-malaysian-court-says-1mdb-linked-case-against-najib-will-move-forward-ex-pm-to-defend/

 

Vietnam jails Australian citizen for 12 years on 'terrorism' charges

 

FILE PHOTO: Police escort Chau Van Kham (L) and Tran Van Quyen (R) to their trial at a court in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam November 11, 2019. Thanh Chung/VNA via Reuter/File Photo

 

HANOI (Reuters) - A court in Vietnam sentenced a 70-year-old Vietnamese-Australian man on Monday to 12 years in prison after finding him guilty of “terrorism”, a lawyer who attended the trial told Reuters.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133463-vietnam-jails-australian-citizen-for-12-years-on-terrorism-charges/

 

Thai entrepreneurs urged to look at new markets and S-curve businesses

By THE NATION

 

Pisit Serewiwattana

 

Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Thailand) has suggested Thai entreprenuers to tap into new markets and expand investment in S-curve industries to alleviate the trade war impact and boost competitiveness in the New Trade Era.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133464-thai-entrepreneurs-urged-to-look-at-new-markets-and-s-curve-businesses/

 

High School Musical TV show boss confirms an original star will appear in the new series

BY LOUISE MCCREESH

 

EVERETT / REX

 

The showrunner of the Disney+ High School Musical TV spin-off has confirmed an original cast member will return.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133465-high-school-musical-tv-show-boss-confirms-an-original-star-will-appear-in-the-new-series/

 

The biggest moments from the People's Choice Awards

 

GETTY IMAGES

 

It's one of America's biggest award shows, so naturally lots of Hollywood's biggest names headed down to the People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles last night.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133466-the-biggest-moments-from-the-peoples-choice-awards/

 

Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and the making of ‘Interview with the Vampire’

 

There’s a weird charge as Cruise, as Lestat, begins nibbling on Pitt’s neck ( Warner Bros )

 

It was a dreary November in London and Brad Pitt was tired of hanging upside down.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133467-tom-cruise-brad-pitt-and-the-making-of-‘interview-with-the-vampire’/

 

Thais use wearables, biometrics more than other consumers in region

By THE NATION

 

 

Thai consumers are more aware of or use wearables and biometrics to make payments more than their counterparts in other Southeast Asian nations, digital payments company Visa said on Monday (November 11), referring to findings from the Consumer Payment Attitudes study.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133477-thais-use-wearables-biometrics-more-than-other-consumers-in-region/

 

Phuket police chief spotlights pre-Loy Krathong crime blitz

By Chutharat Plerin

 

Phuket Provincial Police Chief Maj Gen Rungrote Thakurapunyasiri at the press conference today (Nov 11). Photo: Chutharat Plerin
 

PHUKET:-- Phuket Provincial Police Chief Maj Gen Rungrote Thakurapunyasiri today announced that police had prosecuted 368 cases in an anti-crime blitz in the 10 days leading up to the Loy Krathong Festival, which is celebrated across the country today (Nov 11).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1133478-phuket-police-chief-spotlights-pre-loy-krathong-crime-blitz/