webfact Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 PM seeks revision of sentence-reduction system amid serial killer case By The Nation After the case of serial killer Somkid Pumpuang, dubbed Thailand’s Jack the Ripper, being released and going on to allegedly commit another murder last Sunday, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha ordered the justice minister to overhaul the sentence-reduction system to prevent another serious case of a prisoner gaining freedom and then committing another crime. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139201-pm-seeks-revision-of-sentence-reduction-system-amid-serial-killer-case/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 Thousands of Thai fishermen protest against tough industry regulations By Patpicha Tanakasempipat Family members in the fishing industry sit at a protest outside the Agriculture Ministry, calling for amendments to a 2015 law aimed at addressing international concerns over combatting illegal and unregulated fishing, in Bangkok, Thailand December 17, 2019. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun BANGKOK (Reuters) - Several thousand Thai fishermen protested outside the agriculture ministry on Tuesday over strict regulations aimed at combating illegal and unregulated fishing which they say are driving them out of business. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139197-thousands-of-thai-fishermen-protest-against-tough-industry-regulations/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 Family of Thai woman thought abducted by North Korea encouraged by Japanese response The nephew of a Thai woman, believed to have been kidnapped and held captive in North Korea 42 years ago, has been in Japan attending an international meeting of relatives of people believed to have been abducted by North Korea. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139199-family-of-thai-woman-thought-abducted-by-north-korea-encouraged-by-japanese-response/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 10 recommended locations where you can ring in the New Year By The Nation With 2020 New Year celebrations around the corner, here are 10 exciting locations where you can party 2019 away and welcome in the New Year: Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139194-10-recommended-locations-where-you-can-ring-in-the-new-year/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 Pheu Thai plans no-confidence debate against ministers By The Nation Chalerm Yubamrung Chalerm Yubamrung, a core member of Pheu Thai party, made a statement today (December 17) that the opposition is considering tabling a motion of no-confidence against the government on January 6-10, 2020. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139235-pheu-thai-plans-no-confidence-debate-against-ministers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 Auto firms ahead of state units in bonus payments By The Nation Ten giant companies announced their annual bonus payments to employees this year, led by companies in the automotive industries, state enterprises and agricultural businesses. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139237-auto-firms-ahead-of-state-units-in-bonus-payments / Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 Political situation to cause only short-term pressure on stock market: top official By THE NATION Kobsak Pootrakool Kobsak Pootrakool, deputy secretary-general to the prime minister for political affairs, said he personally believes the current political situation would cause only short-term pressure on the stock market. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139239-political-situation-to-cause-only-short-term-pressure-on-stock-market-top-official/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 MPC could maintain policy interest rate at 1.25%: Kasikorn Research Centre By Kasikorn Research Centre Kasikorn Research Centre expects the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to possibly maintain the policy interest rate at 1.25 per cent at its last meeting of 2019 on December 18, the reasons being the state of the economy, the US-China trade agreement, and a thumping election win by the Conservative Party in Britain. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139240-mpc-could-maintain-policy-interest-rate-at-125-kasikorn-research-centre/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 PM complains of fake news about his wife’s religion Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has complained about the spread of fake news on social media, one item of which recently related to his wife. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139241-pm-prayut-complains-of-fake-news-about-his-wife’s-religion/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 Srisuwan to ask EC to investigate Future Forward party over protest rally Political activist Srisuwan Janya will file a complaint with the Election Commission (EC) Wednesday demanding an investigation into the Future Forward party’s staging of an anti-government protest at the Pathumwan skywalk on Saturday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139242-srisuwan-to-ask-ec-to-investigate-future-forward-party-over-protest-rally/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 Nakhon Pathom Airport project market sounding NAKHON PATHOM (NNT) - The government has announced a plan to construct a new airport in Nakhon Pathom to alleviate congestion at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi and Don Muang airports and serve western Bangkok population. The Department of Airports today held a market sounding seminar with potential co-investors prior to expected construction in 2023. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139243-nakhon-pathom-airport-project-market-sounding/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 PM Prayut urges people to promote Thai massage BANGKOK(NNT) - The Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, observed several exhibits from the Outstanding Technologist Awards and Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Forum 2019. The Prime Minister also had a traditional Thai massage and encouraged everyone to support the Thai massage business, which is part of the tourism industry. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139244-pm-prayut-urges-people-to-promote-thai-massage/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 Trump squeezes Thailand in trade row over chemicals ban Kingdom's reversal reveals vulnerability to 'America First' pressure MASAYUKI YUDA, Nikkei staff writer Farmers spray a rice field in the province of Nakhon Sawan, north of Bangkok. © Reuters BANGKOK -- On Nov. 27, Thailand surrendered to the U.S. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139245-trump-squeezes-thailand-in-trade-row-over-chemicals-ban/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 UPDATE: Two sites shortlisted for new airport in Nakhon Pathom By THE NATION Deputy Transport Minister Thaworn Senneam The Department of Airports has shortlisted two locations, after a study of ten potential sites, for the construction of Nakhon Pathom Airport. The project aims to ease heavy traffic and delays at existing airports, where demands have exceeded capacities, especially from private jets, said Deputy Transport Minister Thaworn Senneam on Tuesday (December 17). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139243-nakhon-pathom-airport-project-market-sounding/?do=findComment&comment=14868534 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted December 17, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2019 Trump administration may not hit 2020 border wall goal, official says By Ted Hesson FILE PHOTO: Construction site of the first border wall in Texas since President Trump took office as seen near Donna, Texas, U.S. December 8, 2019. REUTERS/Veronica G. Cardenas WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration may fall short of its promise to build 450 miles of wall along the U.S. border with Mexico by the end of next year, a top official said on Tuesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139246-trump-administration-may-not-hit-2020-border-wall-goal-official-says/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 Pope abolishes 'pontifical secrecy' for sex abuse investigations By Philip Pullella FILE PHOTO: Pope Francis attends the weekly general audience at the Vatican, June 19, 2019. REUTERS/Yara Nardi/File Photo VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Tuesday announced sweeping changes to the way the Roman Catholic Church deals with cases of sexual abuse of minors, abolishing the rule of "pontifical secrecy" that previously covered them. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139247-pope abolishes-pontifical-secrecy-for-sex-abuse-investigations/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted December 17, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2019 Trump accuses Democrats of 'attempted coup' on eve of impeachment vote By Richard Cowan and Susan Cornwell U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Guatemala's President Jimmy Morales in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S., December 17, 2019. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque WASHINGTON (Reuters) - On the eve of his expected impeachment in the U.S. House of Representatives, President Donald Trump accused Democrats of pursuing an "illegal, partisan attempted coup" and declaring war on American democracy as they seek to remove him from office for pressing Ukraine to investigate political rival Joe Biden. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139248-trump-accuses-democrats-of-attempted-coup-on-eve-of-impeachment-vote/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 Poland could exit EU over judicial reform clash - top Polish court FILE PHOTO: People gather in front of the Presidential Palace during the "Chain of lights" protest against judicial overhaul in Warsaw, Poland July 26, 2018. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/File Photo WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland could end up leaving the European Union because of plans by the ruling nationalists that would allow judges to be fired if they question the legitimacy of the government's judicial reforms, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139249-poland could-exit-eu-over-judicial-reform-clash-top-polish-court/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 Slain student caught in 'web' spun by Egyptian security services - Italian prosecutors FILE PHOTO: A man holds a placard during a vigil to commemorate Giulio Regeni, who was found murdered in Cairo, in downtown Rome, Italy January 25, 2017. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi ROME (Reuters) - Giulio Regeni, an Italian student tortured and murdered in Cairo in 2016, was ensnared in a "spider's web" spun by the Egyptian security services in the weeks leading up to his death, Rome prosecutors said on Tuesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139251-slain-student-caught-in-web-spun-by-egyptian-security-services-italian-prosecutors/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 Chinese leader Xi visits gambling hub Macau as nearby Hong Kong seethes By Farah Master Tourists visit the Ruins of St. Paul's in Macau, China December 17, 2019, ahead of the 20th anniversary of the former Portuguese colony's return to China. REUTERS/Jason Lee HONG KONG (Reuters) - China's President Xi Jinping begins a three-day visit to the gambling hub of Macau on Wednesday to mark the 20th anniversary of its handover to China, with security tight as protests rock nearby Hong Kong. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139252-chinese-leader-xi-visits-gambling-hub-macau-as-nearby-hong-kong-seethes/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 18, 2019 Author Share Posted December 18, 2019 Trudeau government planned 'no conspiracy' to get oil pipeline built - attorney By Moira Warburton FILE PHOTO: Steel pipe to be used in the oil pipeline construction of Kinder Morgan Canada's Trans Mountain Expansion Project sit on rail cars at a stockpile site in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada May 29, 2018. REUTERS/Dennis Owen VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - The Canadian government tried its best to consult indigenous groups about plans to expand its oil pipeline and undertook "no conspiracy" to ram it through the approval stage, a federal lawyer said in court on Tuesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139256-trudeau-government-planned-no-conspiracy-to-get-oil-pipeline-built-attorney/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 18, 2019 Author Share Posted December 18, 2019 "Ripper" serial killer hunt: No arrest yet - he met latest victim on Facebook Thai caption: No arrest yet "Ripper" serial killer hunt: No arrest yet - he met latest victim on Facebook Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139257-ripper-serial-killer-hunt-no-arrest-yet-he-met-latest-victim-on-facebook/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 18, 2019 Author Share Posted December 18, 2019 Deportation for Russian who wanted to teach at international school Picture: Naew Na Naew Na reported that immigration authorities in Chonburi had arrested a 30 year old Russian man who was on a blacklist. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139259-deportation-for-russian-who-wanted-to-teach-at-international-school/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 18, 2019 Author Share Posted December 18, 2019 Keep calling!: Public urged to report on overstaying foreigners as Brit arrested Picture: Naew Na Naew Na continued to quote immigration officials as saying that they were carrying out the orders of immigration chief Lt-Gen Sompong Chingduang in ridding the kingdom of illegal foreigners. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139260-keep-calling-public-urged-to-report-on-overstaying-foreigners-as-brit-arrested/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 18, 2019 Author Share Posted December 18, 2019 Video: Plucky 7-Eleven staffer won't open the till - robber flees with nothing Thai caption: (He) didn't get a single baht. CCTV footage from a 7-Eleven store in Lampang in northern Thailand showed the moment when a robber armed with a knife entered and threatened a woman behind the counter. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139264-video-plucky-7-eleven-staffer-wont-open-the-till-robber-flees-with-nothing/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 18, 2019 Author Share Posted December 18, 2019 Pattaya: More bad news as resort blanketed in health threatening smog Picture: 77kaoded Thai media reported that PM 2.5 particulate matter blanketed Pattaya yesterday afternoon. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139267-pattaya-more-bad-news-as-resort-blanketed-in-health-threatening-smog/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 18, 2019 Author Share Posted December 18, 2019 Video: Two on "big bike" injured at Pattaya U-turn blackspot Thai caption: U-turn car cuts in front Footage from a helmet cam (lasting about one minute) showed the moment when a motorcycle collided with a car making a U-turn on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya around 10 pm on Sunday night. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139269-video-two-on-big-bike-injured-at-pattaya-u-turn-blackspot/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 18, 2019 Author Share Posted December 18, 2019 North and Northeast remain cold, heat returns elsewhere By THE NATION The weak high-pressure covering Thailand and the South China Sea remains static, causing the North and the Northeast to remain cool to cold with the minimum temperatures ranging from 13-20 °C with morning fog and fair skies, the Thailand Meteorological Department said on Wednesday (Dec 18). Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139271-north-and-northeast-remain-cold-heat-returns-elsewhere/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 18, 2019 Author Share Posted December 18, 2019 Household debts slow but remain high By THE NATION Commenting on the news that S&P Global Ratings had upgraded its outlook on Thailand's sovereign credit rating to positive from stable for the first time in 9 years, Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha said after the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday (December 17): Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139272-household-debts-slow-but-remain-high/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted December 18, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 18, 2019 Thai tourism: TAT turn to fortune teller for help The Tourism Authority of Thailand have turned to a fortune teller to help promote the country. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139273-thai-tourism-tat-turn-to-fortune-teller-for-help/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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