webfact Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Thai students well below global average in reading, science and maths: study File photo A new study shows that Thai students are consistently underperforming in the classroom. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137252-thai-students-well-below-global-average-in-reading-science-and-maths-study/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 Weatherman predicts coldest period from December 7-9 Most parts of Thailand are forecast to experience cool weather this weekend, when temperatures in the North and Northeast are forecast to drop to between 6oC and 12oC and as low as 1oC on mountain tops due to an intense cold front now looming over Thailand. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137303-weatherman-predicts-coldest-period-from-december-7-9/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 Move on NCPO orders voted down By The Nation In a vote on Wednesday (December 4), the coalition government overturned the opposition's motion to set up an extraordinary committee to study impacts of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO)'s orders issued under Section 44 of the interim charter. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137318-move-on-ncpo-orders-voted-down/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 Noppakao excels with small-boat skills on 52-foot THA 72 By THE NATION Thailand’s former world Optimist champion and two-time Asian Games gold medalist Noppakao Poonpat applied her skills for small boats to the 52-foot Thai-registered THA 72, registering a first and second in the two races held today at the 33rd Phuket King’s Cup Regatta. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137344-phuket-king’s-cup-regatta-noppakao-excels-with-small-boat-skills-on-52-foot-tha-72/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 Reigning champions Thailand out of SEA Games THE NATION By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam Defending champion Thailand crashed out of the men's football SEA Games competition after a 2-2 draw with arch-rivals Vietnam in the last game of group B in Binan City of the Philippines today (December 5). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137345-reigning-champions-thailand-out-of-sea-games/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 Dinghies and radio-controlled boats rule the waves By THE NATION Photo by Ben Montgomery While the big boats had a rest day on Thursday (December 5), the large dinghy fleet as well as the radio-controlled boats made waves at the 33rd Phuket King’s Cup Regatta. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137346-phuket-king’s-cup-regatta-dinghies-and-radio-controlled-boats-rule-the-waves/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 Forestry official gunned down in broad daylight in Yala A forestry official was shot and killed in broad daylight, in Muang district of Thailand’s restive southern province of Yala, by suspected insurgents as he was riding home on a motorcycle at about noon today. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137347-forestry-official-gunned-down-in-broad-daylight-in-yala/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 Two state agencies appeal against hefty cut in R&D funding An written appeal was submitted yesterday to the House budget scrutiny committee, by the National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Office (NSTIPC) and the Thailand Centre of Excellence for Life Service (TCELS), objecting to a large cut in their research and development funding. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137348-two-state-agencies-appeal-against-hefty-cut-in-rd-funding/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 EC to decide Thanathorn’s fate in loan controversy on December 11 Thailand’s Election Commission (EC) will decide the fate of Future Forward party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit next Wednesday, in the case involving money he allegedly lent to the party. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137349-ec-to-decide-thanathorn’s-fate-in-loan-controversy-on-december-11/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 Foreign investment in Thailand grows 106% BANGKOK (NNT) - Despite a drop in approved foreign companies able to undertake business in Thailand by 23 percent compared to last year, the number of foreign companies investing in Thailand from January to November this year has reached 22.153 billion baht (22,153,000,000), showing a 106 percent growth rate. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137350-foreign-investment-in-thailand-grows-106/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 Police say Killing of Man on Holiday in Thailand is Murder By DHIREN MANGA Amitpal Singh Bajaj was killed while on holiday in Thailand in August 2019. Police have now stated that the victim was murdered. The investigation into the death of a man on holiday in Thailand has developed as police now say he was murdered. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137355-police-say-killing-of-british-man-on-holiday-in-phuket-is-murder/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 French police fire tear gas at strikers challenging Macron reform By Sybille de La Hamaide and Marine Pennetier French CRS riot police face off with protesters during clashes at a demonstration against French government's pensions reform plans in Paris as part of a day of national strike and protests in France, December 5, 2019. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes PARIS (Reuters) - Police fired tear gas at protesters in the centre of Paris on Thursday and public transport ground to a near halt in one of the biggest strikes in France for decades, aimed at forcing President Emmanuel Macron to ditch a planned reform of pensions. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137356-french-police-fire-tear-gas-at-strikers-challenging-macron-reform/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 Pelosi pursues articles of impeachment against Trump, says democracy at stake By Susan Heavey, David Morgan and Susan Cornwell U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) answer questions about the House impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., December 5, 2019. REUTERS/Tom Brenner WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Warning that American democracy is at stake, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday she has asked a House committee to draft articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, a historic step that sets up a fight over whether to oust him from office. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137357-pelosi-pursues-articles-of-impeachment-against-trump-says-democracy-at-stake/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 Canada's Trudeau clears first hurdle as opposition party offers support By Steve Scherer and David Ljunggren Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a news conference at the end of the NATO leaders summit in Watford, Britain December 4, 2019. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau cleared a first hurdle on Thursday after the leader of the opposition Bloc Quebecois party said he would support the new minority government's priorities, at least initially. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137359-canadas-trudeau-clears-first-hurdle-as-opposition-party-offers-support/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 Europeans, Iran to cross swords at nuclear talks By John Irish and Francois Murphy FILE PHOTO: An Iranian flag flutters in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters in Vienna, Austria September 9, 2019. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger/File Photo VIENNA (Reuters) - European powers will demand Iran stop violating their nuclear deal or potentially face renewed U.N. sanctions, but with Tehran locked in conflict over U.S. sanctions, there appears to be little scope for compromise when they meet on Friday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137360-europeans-iran-to-cross-swords-at-nuclear-talks/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 In rare legal test, Myanmar faces genocide hearings at The Hague By Stephanie van den Berg and Anthony Deutsch FILE PHOTO: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is seen in this general view taken at The Hague, Netherlands August 27, 2018. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw/File Photo THE HAGUE (Reuters) - In a wood-panelled hall of the ornate Peace Palace at The Hague, lawyers pressing a case against Myanmar for alleged genocide against its Muslim Rohingya minority will next week ask judges to order immediate action to protect them from further violence. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137361-in-rare-legal-test-myanmar-faces-genocide-hearings-at-the-hague/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 U.S. cracks down on Russian 'Evil Corp' hackers after $100 million spree By Andy Sullivan and Raphael Satter FILE PHOTO: A computer keyboard lit by a displayed cyber code is seen in this illustration picture taken on March 1, 2017. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/Illustration WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. authorities on Thursday took aim at a Russian cybercriminal group known as Evil Corp, indicting its Lamborghini-driving alleged leader and ordering asset freezes against 17 of his associates over a digital crime spree that has netted more than $100 million from companies across the world. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137365-us-cracks-down-on-russian-evil-corp-hackers-after-100-million-spree/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 Pattaya: Bloodied "Russian" in apparent fight with compatriot Picture: Saimchon News Police and rescue services were called to Soi Pattaya Park in the early hours of this morning after a fight between two foreigners. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137364-pattaya-bloodied-russian-in-apparent-fight-with-compatriot/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 Cold weather in most of Thailand, South sees less rain By THE NATION The Thailand Meteorological Department announced on Friday (Decembrt 6) that the strong high-pressure system from China covering Thailand remained in place, bringing cool to cold weather and strong winds in upper Thailand and a drop of 1-3 °C in temperature. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137366-cold-weather-in-most-of-thailand-south-sees-less-rain/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 Uber says it received over 3,000 reports of sexual assault in U.S. in 2018 By Tina Bellon FILE PHOTO: The Uber logo is displayed on a mobile phone in this picture illustration taken November 25, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/Illustration (Reuters) - Ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies Inc on Thursday said it had received more than 3,000 reports of sexual assault, including rape, related to its trips in the United States in 2018, at a time when it operated roughly 1.3 billion rides. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137367-uber-says-it-received-over-3000-reports-of-sexual-assault-in-us-in-2018/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 Forex-3D Ponzi scheme: Victims urged to contact authorities as 24.8 million in assets seized Picture: Daily News Victims of the Forex - 3D Ponzi scam have been urged to come forward to not miss out on the opportunity to get their slice of assets seized from those under investigation. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137368-forex-3d-ponzi-scheme-victims-urged-to-contact-authorities-as-248-million-in-assets-seized/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 Video: Yet more from out of control American? This time a mail box is toppled Video screenshot CM 108.com suggested that an out of control American is responsible for yet another incident in Chiang Mai, this time in the Mae Jo area. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137373-video-yet-more-from-out-of-control-american-this-time-a-mail-box is-toppled/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 Biden finally finds social media buzz with viral Trump video, voter spat By Trevor Hunnicutt and James Oliphant Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate and former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting at Chickasaw Event Center in New Hampton, Iowa, U.S., December 5, 2019. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton (Reuters) - For a candidate who has struggled at times to get noticed on social media, Joe Biden finally got some online attention on Thursday - for better or worse. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137374-biden-finally-finds-social-media-buzz-with-viral-trump-video-voter-spat/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 Pattaya: Warning about fraudster on the loose preying on shops Picture: Pattaya Watchdog Pattaya Watchdog posted a warning from shopkeepers about a foreign man who was tricking them. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137376-pattaya-warning-about-fraudster-on-the-loose-preying-on-shops/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 Missing Russian tourists rescued in Koh Chang By THE NATION Four Russian tourists reported missing on Wednesday have been rescued after they were found stranded on their kayaks in Trat province, Immigration Police chief Lt-General Sompong Chingduang said on Thursday (December 5). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137377-missing-russian-tourists-rescued-in-koh-chang/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 Video: Foul-mouthed male Thai teacher in classroom attack on female student Thai caption: Attack on child Footage from a school in Udon Thani showed a furious male teacher assault a sitting student by slapping her across the head. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137380-video-foul-mouthed-male-thai-teacher-in-classroom-attack-on-female-student/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 Pattaya: Four hundred tourists evacuated as fire breaks out at Holiday Inn hotel Picture: Ruksiamnews Ruksiamnews reported that fire broke out at the Holiday Inn in Soi Bua Khao, Pattaya, around this morning. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137386-pattaya-four-hundred-tourists-evacuated-as-fire-breaks-out-at-holiday-inn-hotel/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 Three pronged attack! EEC master plan to improve English and revolutionize curriculum Picture: Thai Rath Suvit Maesincee - the higher education, science, research and innovation minister - has promised widespread reform of education curricula as part of the drive known as the EEC (eastern economic corridor) on Thailand's eastern seaboard. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137392-three-pronged-attack-eec-master-plan-to-improve-english-and-revolutionize-curriculum/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 Bangkok falls in popularity amongst expats: survey Bangkok has suffered a significant fall in popularity amongst expats who live there, compared to one year ago, according to a new report. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137393-bangkok-falls-in-popularity-amongst-expats-survey/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 Launch boat catches fire during International Fireworks Show The fireworks got out of control on one of the launch boats, with a fire that required emergency personnel to extinguish. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137394-launch-boat-catches-fire-during-international-fireworks-show/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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