Sleeping behind the wheel: Chiang Mai to Nakhon Phanom tour bus in scary smash

 

Thai caption: They jumped to safety just in time (land for sale sign next to the bus)

 

Villagers in shops by the roadside in Ban Pho, Nakon Phanom in Thailand's north east jumped for their lives when a tour bus careered off the road. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139274-sleeping-behind-the-wheel-chiang-mai-to-nakhon-phanom-tour-bus-in-scary-smash/

 

Pakistan sentences former dictator Musharraf to death in absentia

By Asif Shahzad

 

FILE PHOTO: Pakistan's former President, Pervez Musharraf, addresses his supporters upon his arrival from Dubai at Jinnah International airport in Karachi March 24, 2013. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro/File Photo

 

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A Pakistani court sentenced former military dictator Pervez Musharraf to death in absentia on Tuesday on treason charges stemming from his imposition of a state of emergency in 2007.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139275-pakistan-sentences-former-dictator-musharraf-to-death-in-absentia/

 

PM positive about economy at Nation dinner talk

By THE NATION

 

 

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha was the guest of honour at the December 17 “Nation Dinner Talk: Driving Thai Economy in 2020” hosted by Nation Multimedia Group at Siam Paragon Shopping Complex, Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139276-pm-prayut-positive-about-economy-at-nation-dinner-talk/

 

GPS shortcut blamed as two Bangkok women drown in submerged car in Chachoengsao

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Police and rescue services were called after locals found an overturned Vios car in a roadside ditch in the Bang Nam Priaw area of Chachoengsao yesterday afternoon. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139279-gps-shortcut-blamed-as-two-bangkok-women-drown-in-submerged-car-in-chachoengsao/

 

Electricity outages to hit parts of Kamala, Ao Yon, Pa Khlok and nearby islands

By The Phuket News

 

A power outage in Pa Khlok tomorrow (Dec 19) will affect the Koh Yao islands. Image: PEA / Google Maps

 

PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced several scheduled power outages that will see electricity supply temporarily shut off in parts of Kamala as well as at Cape Panwa and in Pa Khlok tomorrow (Dec 19) while work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139282-electricity-outages-to-hit-parts-of-kamala-ao-yon-pa-khlok-and-nearby-islands/

 

‘Tourism for All’ programme returns for its 2020 edition

By THE NATION

 

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), together with public and private sector partners, has just launched the fourth edition of its campaign “Tourism for All 2020” as a New Year's present for State welfare cardholders and disadvantaged Thais and is collaborating with 58 partners to offer cardholders entry fee discounts to attractions nationwide.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139286-‘tourism-for-all’-programme-returns-for-its-2020-edition/

 

China says lifting some U.N. sanctions on North Korea could help break deadlock

By Michelle Nichols

 

FILE PHOTO: Chinese Ambassador to the United Nations, Zhang Jun, speaks during a meeting of the UN Security Council at UN headquarters in New York, U.S., August 20, 2019. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

 

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - China and Russia are pushing the U.N. Security Council to lift some sanctions on North Korea to ease the country's humanitarian concerns and to "break the deadlock" in stalled denuclearization talks between Washington and Pyongyang, China's U.N. ambassador said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139287-china-says-lifting-some-un-sanctions-on-north-korea-could-help-break-deadlock/

 

Thongchai hopeful of more local golfers at Thailand Master

By THE NATION

 

Thongchai Jaidee

 

Golf legend Thongchai Jaidee is looking forward to more local talent playing in the Thailand Masters. The season-ending fixture of the 2019 Asian Tour will get underway at the Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139291-thongchai-hopeful-of-more-local-golfers-at-thailand-master/

 

A cool place to warm up

By The Nation

 

 

Thai and foreign tourists flocked to bathe in the warm waters of a hot spring on Tuesday (December 17) in Krabi’s Khlong Thom Nuea subdistrict.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139292-a-cool-place-to-warm-up-in-krabi/

 

House budget panel agrees to restore 8 billion baht in research funding

 

©Chokniti Khongchum

 

The House committee’s about-turn followed a complaint from the office saying that the substantial cutback in the research funding would seriously affect research by about 250 universities and other research units across the country.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139294-house-budget-panel-agrees-to-restore-8-billion-baht-in-research-funding/

 

5G to improve quality of life: Deputy PM

By THE NATION

 

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan

 

The adoption of 5G wireless broadband technology will bring social and economic benefit to Thailand, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan said on Wednesday (December 18).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139295-5g-to-improve-quality-of-life-deputy-pm/

 

Police arrest serial killer dubbed Thailand’s Jack The Ripper

 

Picture: Siamchon News

 

Somkid Pumpuang, the serial killer dubbed ‘Thailand’s Jack The Ripper’ was arrested at 10.30am on Wednesday morning, Thai media reported.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139299-police-arrest-serial-killer-dubbed-thailand’s-jack-the-ripper/

 

Thailand Wants More First-Time Visitors as They Spend More

By Randy Thanthong-Knight

 

> Tourism agency says new visitors are bigger spenders

> Nation now a costlier destination after surge in baht

 

Thailand will try to ease the pressure on tourism from a surging currency by targeting more first-time visitors because they are bigger spenders.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139308-thailand-wants-more-first-time-visitors-as-they-spend-more/

 

Park ranger who arrested Premchai seeks transfer ‘due to health reasons’

By THE NATION

 

Wichien (left)

 

The chief of Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary (western side), in Kanchanaburi province, who came into the national limelight after his arrest of business tycoon Premchai Karnasuta and his accomplices in 2018, has requested a transfer from the park, citing health reasons.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139311-park-ranger-who-arrested-premchai-seeks-transfer-‘due-to-health-reasons’/

 

Three people infected with rabies this year

 

   

ฺBANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Disease Control’s project to make Thailand rabies-free by 2020 has made positive progress, with only three people having been infected with rabies in the country this year, an all time record low.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139312-three-people-infected-with-rabies-this-year/

 

Phuket hunt for fugitive Florida man continues

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

Search teams failed to find the American in the jungle just south of Chalong Circle. Photo: Chalong Police

 

PHUKET: Chalong Police today issued a wanted poster for 28-year-old Florida man Ezekiel Shilon Dolcide, who escaped police custody by running away while still handcuffed on Monday afternoon (Dec 16).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139315-phuket-hunt-for-fugitive-florida-man-continues/

 

Van driver escapes with minor injuries after hitting power pole

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Van driver Chaiyan Buppha, 35, told police that he fell asleep at the wheel. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: A Phuket van driver heading home after delivering tourists across the island escaped with minor injuries after his van slammed into a roadside power pole early this morning (Dec 18).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139322-van-driver-escapes-with-minor-injuries-after-hitting-power-pole/

 

 

Seripisut says expulsion of 4 rebel MPs a gain for the Government

 

4 rebel Future Forward MPs; Srinuan Boonlue, Pol Lt-Col Thanapat Kittiwongsa, Charoek Sri-on, and Kavinnart Takee. ©mthai.com

 

The expulsion of four rebel MPs from the Future Forward party will only serve to weaken the Opposition in the House of Representatives, while strengthening the Government, because the rebels are likely to defect to the Government camp, Seri Ruam Thai party leader Seripisut Temiyavet said today (Wednesday).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139323-seripisut-says-expulsion-of-4-rebel-mps-a-gain-for-the-government/

 

Schoolboy, 13, allegedly shot dead by classmate

By The Nation

 

 

A 13-year-old schoolboy was reportedly shot dead by his classmate on Wednesday (December 18), according to Rattanathibet Police Station in Nonthaburi province.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139324-schoolboy-13-allegedly-shot-dead-by-classmate/

 

Thailand holds key rate, cuts economic forecasts as exports stumble

By Orathai Sriring and Kitiphong Thaichareon

 

FILE PHOTO: The Bank of Thailand logo is seen in Bangkok, Thailand April 26, 2016. REUTERS/Jorge Silva/File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's central bank left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at a record low on Wednesday, while it cut its growth forecasts for this year and next as exports take a hit from the Sino-U.S. trade war and a strong baht.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139327-thailand holds-key-rate-cuts-economic-forecasts-as-exports-stumble/

Beware of unsanitary beauty salons, public warned

By THE NATION

 

 

Following the case of a woman who developed a severe infection in her thumb that spread to the bone after a manicure and the application of false nails at a salon in Southern Thailand, the Department of Health’s director general, Dr Panpimol Wipulakorn has warned people to be wary of unsanitary services and dirty tools and that can lead to purulent wounds.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139334-beware-of-unsanitary-beauty-salons-public-warned/

 

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Couple praised in arrest of murder suspect Somkid 

By The Nation

 

 

The public has heaped praises on the two train passengers who provided information to the police, leading to the arrest of alleged murder suspect Somkid Pumpuang.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139299-police-arrest-serial-killer-dubbed-thailand’s-jack-the-ripper/?do=findComment&comment=14870479

 

Thai November domestic car sales slump 16.2% year-on-year - industries federation

 

FILE PHOTO: Cars are seen at Rama IV avenue in Bangkok, Thailand, June 3, 2017. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Domestic car sales in Thailand contracted for a sixth straight month in November, slumping 16.2% from a year earlier to 79,299 vehicles, hit by stricter lending by banks, the Federation of Thai Industries said on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139357-thai-november-domestic-car-sales-slump-162-year-on-year-industries-federation/

 

Four projects granted BoI tax privileges

By THE NATION

 

BoI secretary-general Duangjai Asawachintachit

 

The Board of Investment (BoI) has approved tax incentives for four projects worth Bt30.170 billion, BoI secretary-general Duangjai Asawachintachit has said.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139358-four-projects-granted-boi-tax-privileges/

 

Blair tells Labour: change or face dustbin of history

By Kylie MacLellan, Joanna Taylor

 

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair speaks at the Hallam Conference Centre in London, Britain December 18, 2019. REUTERS/Toby Melville

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Labour’s most successful election winner, on Wednesday urged moderates in the party to grab back control from leader Jeremy Corbyn, whose brand of “quasi-revolutionary socialism” had failed.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139359-blair-tells-labour-change-or-face-dustbin-of-history/

 

Seoul, Washington fail to agree on cost of U.S. troops as deal set to expire

By Josh Smith

 

FILE PHOTO: The South Korean and American flags fly next to each other at Yongin, South Korea, August 23, 2016. Picture taken on August 23, 2016. Courtesy Ken Scar/U.S. Army/Handout via REUTERS

 

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea and the United States failed on Wednesday to reach an agreement over Seoul’s contribution towards hosting some 28,500 U.S. troops, ending two days of talks that were the last before their existing deal expires on Dec. 31.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139360-seoul-washington-fail-to-agree-on-cost-of-us-troops-as-deal-set-to-expire/

 

U.S. diplomat's wife involved in fatal crash should return to UK - foreign minister

 

FILE PHOTO: Conservative Party candidate Dominic Raab speaks at a counting centre for Britain's general election in Esher, Britain December 13, 2019. REUTERS/Chris Radburn

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British foreign minister Dominic Raab appealed to the of wife of a U.S. diplomat who was given diplomatic immunity after her alleged involvement in a car crash which killed a British teenager to “do the right thing” and return to the UK.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139362-us-diplomats-wife-involved-in-fatal-crash-should-return-to-uk-foreign-minister/

 

Jason Derulo claims his 'genitalia was airbrushed out of Cats film'

By James Brinsford

 

Jason Derulo's steamy photo ended up being taken down by Instagram (Image: Instagram)

 

Jason Derulo has opened up about his role in the new movie version of Cats and said that his appearance has been doctored.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139363-jason-derulo-claims-his-genitalia-was-airbrushed-out-of-cats-film/

 

Sam Smith shares shirtless pic as they reveal they 'struggle with their weight everyday'

By REBECCA DAVISON

 

'Christmas always triggers body issues with me': Sam Smith took to Instagram on Tuesday to reveal they 'struggle with their weight everyday'

 

Sam Smith shared a shirtless snap on Instagram on Tuesday as they revealed they 'struggle with their weight everyday.'

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139366-sam-smith-shares-shirtless-pic-as-they-reveal-they-struggle-with-their-weight-everyday/

 

British schoolgirl, 10, has same IQ as Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking

By Bradley Jolly

 

Freya Mangotra achieved the highest possible score in a Mensa IQ test for her age (Image: Birmingham Mail/BPM MEDIA)

 

A 10-year-old girl is believed to have the same IQ as the late Stephen Hawking after achieving the highest possible score in a Mensa IQ test.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1139370-british-schoolgirl-10-has-same-iq-as-albert-einstein-and-stephen-hawking/