Car crash into wall: Elder sister dead after Norwegian pensioner takes her and his wife out to lunch

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A 59 year old woman died and two other people were injured after a car failed to negotiate a bend in the road in Samut Songkhram on Saturday. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141926-car-crash-into-wall-elder-sister-dead-after-norwegian-pensioner-takes-her-and-his-wife-out-to-lunch/

 

UK election result 'blew away' argument for second Brexit vote: Labour's Starmer

 

FILE PHOTO: Labour's Keir Starmer speaks to the media as he leaves the BBC Headquarters after appearing on The Andrew Marr show in London, Oct. 20 2019. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's December election "blew away" the argument for a second Brexit referendum and the country must move on from its divide over whether or not to leave the European Union, the frontrunner to lead the opposition Labour Party said on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141928-uk-election-result-blew-away-argument-for-second brexit vote-labours-starmer/

 

Pattaya video: Hi and welcome to Thailand! Young man grabs Russian tourist's necklace and flees

 

Picture: Siam Chon News

 

A 33 year old Russian tourist told police how he was the victim of snatch theft in Pattaya around midnight this morning. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141931-pattaya-video-hi-and-welcome-to-thailand-young-man-grabs-russian-tourists-necklace-and-flees/

 

Phuket: Aussie denies shoplifting - but Phuket police say they have him banged to rights

 

Thai caption: Aussie man arrested

 

Phuket's top brass tourist police turned out at a press conference yesterday to announce the arrest of a 38 year old Australian man who they claim has been shoplifting. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141935-phuket-aussie-denies-shoplifting-but-phuket-police-say-they-have-him-banged-to-rights/

 

Video: Careless...criticism rife as car reverses for U-turn and pick-up overturns

 

Thai caption: It was caused by.....

 

Daily News reported that negative comment was rife on the internet after a woman posted CCTV footage of an accident at a U-turn. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141936-video-carelesscriticism-rife-as-car-reverses-for-u-turn-and-pick-up-overturns/

 

Going south...: Three family members dead as suspected microsleep strikes again

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

A microsleep - what the Thais call "lap nai" - has been blamed after a pick-up driven by a Satun father slammed into a central reservation tree on the Petchkasem highway in Thap Sakae district of Prajuab Khiri Khan on Sunday. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141941-going-south-three-family-members-dead as-suspected-microsleep-strikes again/

 

Increase in Thais travelling abroad for New Year

By The Nation

 

 

More than 1.9 million Thai people travelled overseas for the New Year, a 3.8 per cent increase over the previous year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141942-increase-in-thais-travelling-abroad-for-new-year/

 

Rubber planters plan protest over govt failure to tackle falling prices

By The Nation

 

 

Rubber planters in Nakhon Si Thammarat province are planning a protest on Tuesday (January 7) over the government's failure to solve the problem of declining rubber prices.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141944-rubber-planters-plan-protest-over-govt-failure-to-tackle-falling-prices/

 

Female student, 20, stabbed to death in attack at New Year event

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The attack occurred on the last night of a New Year’s celebration event at the Sarasin Bridge on Saturday (Jan 4). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: One of three men wanted for a vicious attack at a New Year’s celebration event at the Sarasin Bridge on Saturday night (Jan 4) that left a 20-year-old student from Phuket Rajabhat University stabbed to death has surrendered himself to police.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141946-female-student-20-stabbed-to-death-in-attack-at-new-year-event/

 

Baht likely to react to Middle East situation, Thai budget debate

By The Nation

 

‭During the week of January 6-‭10‬, KBank expects the baht to move within a range of Bt3‭0-‭30.‬30/USD.‭

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141947-baht-likely-to-react-to-middle-east-situation-thai-budget-debate/

 

Udon: "Lovely father" murders wife and grown children then hangs himself from mango tree in the garden

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A security guard described by his father-in-law as a lovely and caring father bludgeoned his wife and two grown up daughters to death with a wooden club in the family home in Phen district. He then hanged himself from a mango tree in the garden. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141949-udon-lovely-father-murders-wife-and-grown-children-then-hangs-himself-from-mango-tree-in-the-garden/

 

 

Pattaya: Police speak out about sex on the beach: Don't post footage - it's damaging to Pattaya's image

 

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Police in Pattaya have warned the public not to post clips of people having sex on the beach online. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141951-pattaya-police-speak-out-about-sex-on-the-beach-dont-post-footage-its-damaging-to-pattayas-image/

 

7-Eleven donate millions after Thais use less plastic bags: But are paper bags for tourists worse than plastic?

 

Thai caption: Donation of 134 million baht for less plastic bag usage

 

7-Eleven donate millions after Thais use less plastic bags: But are paper bags for tourists worse than plastic?

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141953-7-eleven-donate-millions-after-thais-use-less-plastic-bags-but-are-paper-bags-for-tourists-worse-than-plastic/

Huge beds of Mekong River edible seaweed attract tourists and locals

 

photo from timenews

 

Tourists and locals, in Muang district of Thailand’s north-eastern province of Bung Karn, are excited over the rare emergence of huge patches of river seaweed on sandbars in the Mekong River.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141966-huge-beds-of-mekong-river-edible-seaweed-attract-tourists-and-locals/

 

PCD meeting this afternoon to address PM2.5 particulate problem

 

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Thailand’s Pollution Control Department (PCD) has scheduled a meeting with related agencies this afternoon (Monday) to discuss the air quality in Bangkok and its suburbs as the amount of PM2.5 particulate exceeded standard levels in 15 areas this morning.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141969-pcd-meeting-to-address-pm25-particulate-problem/

 

13 provinces seeking aid as drought bites

By The Nation

 

 

Thirteen provinces have requested aid amid a drought, which has caused damage to agriculture. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141970-13-provinces-seeking-aid-as-drought-bites/

 

Most CEOs downbeat on Thai economy 2020, survey finds

By THE NATION

 

 

Many chief executive officers did not expect Thailand's economy would improve this year, citing global economic uncertainties, according to the "CEO Survey" of 100 individuals, conducted by Krungthep Thurakit newspaper in December last year.

 

Source: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141975-most-ceos-downbeat-on-thai-economy-2020-survey-finds/

 

CAT-TOT merger plan ready for Cabinet

By THE NATION

 

Puttipong Punnakanta

 

Minister of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) Puttipong Punnakanta said today (January 6) he would propose the merger plan of CAT Telecom (CAT) and TOT to the Cabinet tomorrow (January 7) or next week.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141976-cat-tot-merger-plan-ready-for-cabinet/

 

Thailand rolls out cannabis clinic based on traditional medicine

By Chayut Setboonsarng

 

Patients check their vital signs to receive free treatment during the launch of the first official medical cannabis clinic in Bangkok, Thailand January 6, 2020. REUTERS/Jorge SIlva

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand opened its first full-time clinic specialising in traditional and alternative cannabis-based medicine on Monday, as part of a move by the government towards developing a medicinal cannabis industry.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141979-thailand rolls-out-cannabis-clinic-based-on-traditional-medicine/

 

Security beefed up at Iran, US embassies

By The Nation

 

 

Security is being strengthened at the US and Iranian embassies in Bangkok after a US drone strike killed Iranian military leader Qassem Suleimani on Friday and Tehran vowed revenge.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141982-security-beefed-up-at-iran-us-embassies/

 

Phuket mahjong raid nets 46 gamblers

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The raid this morning netted 46 gamblers. Photo: Phuket Provincial Police

 

PHUKET: A raid on a house in Wichit early this morning saw 46 people arrested for illegal gambling, police reported earlier today (Jan 6).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141997-phuket-mahjong-raid-nets-46-gamblers/

 

PM orders security upgrade amid US-Iran tensions

By THE NATION

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha today (January 6) ordered the Defense Ministry and Army to closely monitor and evaluate the escalating conflict between US and Iran, according to ministry's spokesman Lt Gen Khongcheep Tantaravanich.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141982-security-beefed-up-at-iran-us-embassies/

 

Minister reassures sufficent supply of fuels 

By The Nation

 

 

Thailand has a crude reserves of 2.98 million litres with 1.14 million litres of fuels which are being transported and 1.46 million litres of refined oil, sufficient for 50-day usage, while 101 kilogrammes of LPG are available for 17 days, the Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong said today (January 6).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1142001-minister-reassures-sufficent-supply-of-fuels/

 

Huge crowds in Iran for commander's funeral, daughter warns U.S. of 'dark day'

By Babak Dehghanpisheh, Jeff Mason

 

Iranian people attend a funeral procession for Iranian Major-General Qassem Soleimani, head of the elite Quds Force, and Iraqi militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, who were killed in an air strike at Baghdad airport, in Tehran, Iran January 6, 2020. Nazanin Tabatabaee/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

 

DUBAI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hundreds of thousands of Iranians thronged Tehran’s streets on Monday for the funeral of military commander Qassem Soleimani, killed by a U.S. drone strike last week, and his daughter said his death would bring a “dark day” for the United States.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1142003-huge-crowds-in-iran-for-commanders-funeral-daughter-warns-us-of-dark-day/

 

Italy PM says 'serious negligence' found in bridge collapse: paper

 

FILE PHOTO: The collapsed Morandi Bridge is seen in the Italian port city of Genoa, Italy August 14, 2018. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini/File Photo

 

MILAN (Reuters) - An investigation by Italy’s transport ministry into the deadly collapse of a bridge operated by Atlantia (ATL.MI) has shown “serious and unforgivable acts of negligence”, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte was quoted as saying on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1142004-italy-pm-says-serious-negligence-found-in-bridge-collapse-paper/

 

Weinstein rape trial begins with film producer facing up to life in prison

By Tom Hals, Brendan Pierson

 

FILE PHOTO: Film producer Harvey Weinstein leaves New York Supreme Court after his arraignment in his sexual assault case in New York, U. S., August 26, 2019. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - The rape trial of Harvey Weinstein, the former movie mogul who transformed the independent film world with award-winning movies like “Shakespeare in Love” and “The English Patient,” begins this week in Manhattan.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1142005-weinstein-rape-trial-begins-with-film-producer-facing-up-to-life-in-prison/

 

Australia bushfires: Fundraiser reaches A$20m in 48 hours

 

AUSTRALIAN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE / In some areas, helicopters have been brought in to help evacuate people

 

A fundraiser for fire services in New South Wales, Australia has raised more than A$20 million (£10.6m; $13m) in just 48 hours, as the state battles a bushfire crisis.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1142008-australia-bushfires-fundraiser-reaches-a20m-in-48-hours/

 

Russell Crowe uses Golden Globe win to highlight Australia bushfires 'tragedy'

By Lucia Binding

 

Golden Globe winner Russell Crowe missed the awards to instead stay at home to help fight the Australia bushfires.

 

Russell Crowe has used his Golden Globe win to highlight the "tragedy unfolding" as bushfires continue to ravish Australia.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1142010-russell-crowe-uses-golden-globe-win-to-highlight-australia-bushfires-tragedy/

 

Tom Hanks moves the room to tears while being honored with Cecil B DeMille Award

By ADAM S. LEVY

 

Tears:  Tom Hanks was emotional as he paid homage to friends and family while accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards Sunday, which were held at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California

 

Tom Hanks was emotional as he paid homage to friends and family while accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards Sunday, which were held at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1142011-tom-hanks-moves-the-room-to-tears-while-being-honored-with-cecil-b-demille-award/

 

Free ride for kids on Children's Day

By The Nation

 

 

Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM) in collaboration with Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) will offer free ride coupons to children for MRT Blue Line and Purple Line on Children's day (January 11). 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1142017-free-ride-for-kids-on-childrens-day/