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Thailand's 'floating' crosswalk makes drivers stop and look

By Prapan Chankaew

 

People paint a 3D pedestrian crossing in Kanchanaburi province, Thailand October 25, 2019. Picture taken October 25, 2019. REUTERS/Prapan Chankaew

 

BANGKOK/KANCHANABURI, Thailand (Reuters) - The Thai children walking on the zebra crossing look as if they are stepping from one white board, floating well above the road, to the next - but it is just an optical illusion, created by a volunteer group aimed at making roads safer for pedestrians.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136196-thailands-floating-crosswalk-makes-drivers-stop-and-look/

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Thai central bank chief says worried about rapid baht gains

 

FILE PHOTO: Thailand's Central Bank Governor Veerathai Santiprabhob speaks during an interview with Reuters at the Bank of Thailand in Bangkok, Thailand, October 4, 2019. REUTERS/Matthew Tostevin

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's central bank is still concerned about the rapid strengthening of the baht <THB=TH> and has steadily taken action to prevent the currency from rising too fast, the governor said.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136197-thai-central-bank-chief-says-worried-about-rapid-baht-gains/

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First medical cannabis clinic opens in Ang Thong

By The Nation

 

The adviser to the Public Health Minister, Prapon Tangsrikertikul

 

The first medical cannabis clinic opened on Thursday (November 28) at Ang Thong Hospital in Ang Thong province.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136224-first-medical-cannabis-clinic-opens-in-ang-thong/

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BioThai strikes back after delay to chemicals ban

By The Nation

 

 

After delay to the ban of agricultural chemicals was announced, BioThai Foundation, a strong supporter of the ban, released an analysis report titled “36 days to cancel glyphosate ban” which identified the four factors behind the postponement.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136255-biothai-strikes-back-after-delay-to-chemicals-ban/

 

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Hong Kong leader Lam due for trade talks

By THE NATION

 

 

Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, chief executive of Hong Kong, will arrive in Bangkok November 29 to bolster economic ties with the Kingdom, according to Kobsak Pootrakool, deputy secretary-general to the prime minister/political affairs.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136256-hong-kong-leader-lam-due-for-trade-talks/

 

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BOT wants banks to lower interest spread

By The Nation

 

Bank of Thailand governor Veerathai Santiprabhob says the BOT is not satisfied with the high spread. (File photo)

 

The Thai central bank is pushing banks to narrow the difference between lending and deposit rates in order to make it fairer for retail customers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136257-bot-wants-banks-to-lower-interest-spread/

 

 

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Senior health officials reiterate support for banning three agro chemicals

 

 

In an apparent show of opposition to the National Hazardous Substances Committee’s about-face on the banning of paraquat, glyphosate and chlorpyrifos, three top public health officials have announced that the Ministry continues to support the ban.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136259-senior-health-officials-reiterate-support-for-banning-three-agro-chemicals/

 

 

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Thailand’s PM insists military conscription is still needed

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, a former General, has stressed the need for Thailand to retain military conscription, because the three armed forces are currently more than 100,000 personnel short of their full complement, of which only 30% are expected to enlist voluntarily.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136260-thailand’s-pm-insists-military-conscription-is-still-needed/

 

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First Phuket tollway to be approved linking Kathu and Patong

By The Thaiger

 

 

PHOTOS: Phuket People’s Voice

 

Phuket’s first ever tolled highway, to be built linking Kathu to Patong route, is awaiting approval from the government’s committee on public-private partnership. This will be the first ever highway in Thailand that allows motorcycles, according to the media release.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136262-first-phuket-tollway-to-be-approved-linking-kathu-and-patong/

 

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Soi Dog reaches new milestone – neutering 100,000 animals in one year

By The Thaiger

 

 

“The day we see no suffering of stray animals on the streets and the eradication of rabies in Thailand.”

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136264-soi-dog-reaches-new-milestone-–-neutering-100000-animals-in-one-year/

 

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Govt aid for home buyers earns broad support

By THE NATION

 

Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana

 

Thailand’s three major housing associations are ready to support the government’s latest measure to bolster home purchases, Finance Ministry spokesman Lavaron Sangsnit said on Thursday (November 28).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136265-govt-aid-for-home-buyers-earns-broad-support/

 

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WA bikie could face death penalty in Thailand after drugs allegedly found 'in fridge and candle'

Emily Baker

 

A Rockingham man was arrested in police drug raids in Thailand. Credit: 7NEWS

 

A Rockingham man with links to the Hells Angels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang could face the death penalty in Thailand, if convicted of alleged drug crimes.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136267-australian-bikie-could-face-death-penalty-in-thailand-after-drugs-allegedly-found-in-fridge-and-candle/

 

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Trump makes surprise Afghanistan trip, voices hope for ceasefire

By Humeyra Pamuk and Idrees Ali

 

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks to U.S. troops in an unannounced visit to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, November 28, 2019. REUTERS/Tom Brenner

 

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Reuters) - President Donald Trump made a surprise Thanksgiving visit to U.S. troops in Afghanistan on Thursday and said he believed Taliban insurgents would agree to a ceasefire in America's longest war.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136268-trump-makes-surprise-afghanistan-trip-voices-hope-for-ceasefire/

 

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North Korea's Kim expressed 'great satisfaction' over rocket test - KCNA

By Hyonhee Shin

 

FILE PHOTO: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversees a super-large multiple launch rocket system test in this undated picture released by North Korea's Central News Agency (KCNA) on November 28, 2019. KCNA via REUTERS

 

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a "successful test" of a super-large multiple launch rocket system and expressed "great satisfaction," state media said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136274-north-koreas-kim-expressed-great-satisfaction-over-rocket-test-kcna/

 

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Texas chemical fire rages for second day, thousands evacuated

By Michelle Conlin

 

A process tower flies through air after exploding at the TPC Group Petrochemical Plant, after an earlier massive explosion sparked a blazeÊat the plant in Port Neches,ÊTexas, U.S., November 27, 2019.Ê REUTERS/Erwin Seba

 

(Reuters) - A major fire at a Texas petrochemical plant continued to burn for a second day on Thursday, with the 60,000 people forced to evacuate still uncertain as to whether they could return home in time to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136275-texas-chemical-fire-rages-for-second-day-thousands-evacuated/

 

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Turkey dismisses Macron's Syria criticism, says he sponsors terrorism

 

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu attends the Istanbul Mediation Conference in Istanbul, Turkey, October 31, 2019. Turkish Foreign Ministry/Handout via REUTERS

 

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Thursday dismissed French President Emmanuel Macron's criticism of Turkey's offensive in Syria against the Kurdish YPG militia, saying the French leader sponsors terrorism.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136277-turkey-dismisses-macrons-syria-criticism-says-he-sponsors-terrorism/

 

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UK police chief found not guilty over 1989 Hillsborough stadium crush

 

FILE PHOTO: Football - Liverpool v Nottingham Forest 88/89 - FA Cup Semi Final - Hillsborough - 15/4/89 Fans on the pitch during the disaster Mandatory Credit: Action Images/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - The police commander in charge of operations at the 1989 Hillsborough soccer stadium crush that killed 96 Liverpool supporters was found not guilty of manslaughter on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136278-uk-police-chief-found-not-guilty-over-1989-hillsborough-stadium-crush/

 

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Iraqi forces kill 45 protesters after Iranian consulate torched

By John Davison and Alaa Marjani

 

Iraqi demonstrators burn tires to block a street during ongoing anti-government protests in Najaf, Iraq November 28, 2019. REUTERS/Alaa al-Marjani

 

BAGHDAD/NAJAF, Iraq (Reuters) - Iraqi security forces shot dead at least 45 protesters on Thursday after demonstrators stormed and torched an Iranian consulate overnight, in what could mark a turning point in the uprising against the Tehran-backed authorities.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136279-iraqi-forces-kill-45-protesters-after-iranian-consulate-torched/

 

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South warned of high waves and flash floods, cooler weather for upper Thailand

By THE NATION

 

 

The strong northeast monsoon across the Gulf of Thailand will bring rain with isolated heavy showers to the South of Thailand, the Meteorological Department said on Friday (November 29).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136280-south-warned-of-high-waves-and-flash-floods-cooler-weather-for-upper-thailand/

 

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Video: Red plate car escapes car park fall - thanks to Monk Koon, that's for sure

 

Picture: Sanook

 

The mother of a woman who nearly fell four floors after backing her new car into a wall at a car park is sure her daughter has only one person to thank. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136283-video-red-plate-car-escapes-car-park-fall-thanks-to-monk-koon-thats-for-sure/

 

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Immigration chief - top brass - turn out after Chinese beggar taken off the street

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Thailand's immigration chief and many of his top men turned out at a press conference to announce the arrest of a group of Chinese men who came to Thailand to beg. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136286-immigration-chief-top-brass-turn-out-after-chinese-beggar-taken-off-the-street/

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Thai man claims dash cam exploded causing fire in girlfriend's pick-up

 

Thai caption: Camera explodes.

 

A man went on Facebook posting pictures of a burnt out passenger compartment of a pick-up. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136290-thai-man-claims-dash-cam-exploded-causing-fire-in-girlfriends-pick-up/

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Imported used cars will be banned next month, here’s what you need to know

By THE NATION

 

 

Keerati Ratchano, director-general of the Foreign Trade Department, said this week that his department is now readying measures to comply with the Commerce Ministry’s ban on the import of used cars for personal use.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136292-imported-used-cars-will-be-banned-next-month-here’s-what-you-need-to-know/

 

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Korean caught red handed preying on tourists at hostels in Bangkok

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Thailand's chief of immigration Lt-Gen Sompong "Big Oud" Chingduang personally announced and explained the arrest of a South Korean man who had been preying on tourists at hostels in Bangkok for years. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136294-korean-caught-red-handed-preying-on-tourists-at-hostels-in-bangkok/

 

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Thailand Charter Week a great success for Thai yachting industry

By The Thaiger

 

 

Organisers of the Thailand Charter Week hope to make next year’s event even bigger after this month’s successful inaugural edition at Phuket Yacht Haven. Yachts hosted familiarisation cruises around Phang Nga Bay and surrounding areas. The second edition is being held from November 14-18, 2020.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136297-thailand-charter-week-a-great-success-for-thai-yachting-industry/

 

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Gen Y prefers NextGen work, NESDC finds

 

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There is a growing number of Thais who prefer non-traditional ways of working rather than being a salary man sitting in an office full-time. The Office of National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) reported this week that more than 2 million Thais are doing NextGen work and the number is rising.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136298-gen-y-prefers-nextgen-work-nesdc-finds/

 

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‘Shopping for the Nation’ spenders to get VAT refund starting today

By THE NATION

 

 

Wilawan Phayanoi, deputy director-general of the Comptroller General's Department, revealed on Thursday (November 28) that her department is readying more than Bt700,000 for those who registered with the “Shopping for the Nation” campaign earlier this year to receive a 5-per-cent VAT refund.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136300-‘shopping-for-the-nation’-spenders-to-get-vat-refund-starting-today/

 

 

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Video: House stormed as another Australian, Thai women arrested in "ice" case

 

Thai caption: Raid on drugs gang

 

More details have emerged after it was announced that an Australian bikie with links to the Hells Angels was arrested in Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136267-australian-bikie-could-face-death-penalty-in-thailand-after-drugs-allegedly-found-in-fridge-and-candle/?do=findComment&comment=14810798

 

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"Savage" Thai husband puts wife in headlock, covers her in gasoline and lights her - she is barely alive

 

Thai caption: Love ended in being burned alive

 

A gruesome case from the north east of Thailand saw a rejected Thai man cover his wife in gasoline and set fire to her after putting her in a headlock. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136311-savage-thai-husband-puts-wife-in-headlock-covers-her-in-gasoline-and-lights-her-she-is-barely-alive/

 

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Before: Pattaya never sleeps! After: Everyone in bed by 11 pm: Resort is dead say Thais

 

Picture: Pattaya Watchdog

 

Thais have agreed with assessments made earlier in the week that Pattaya is dying a death.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136314-before-pattaya-never-sleeps-after-everyone-in-bed-by-11-pm-resort-is-dead-say-thais/