Whale shark spotted near Maya Bay

By The Nation

 

 

A five-metre long whale shark estimated to weigh two tonnes was spotted near Maya Bay in Krabi province on Monday (January 13), authorities said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143207-whale-shark-spotted-near-maya-bay/

 

Thai woman goes to the police after pervert leaves messages on underwear on her motorcycle

 

Thai caption: Left hanging on a woman's motorcycle

 

A thirty year old Thai woman has filed a report with Samet police in Chonburi after receiving obscene messages from a person she described as an old pervert. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143208-thai-woman-goes-to-the-police-after-pervert-leaves-messages-on-underwear-on-her-motorcycle/

Knicker nicker up to his old tricks - caught red handed with 1,400 items of ladies' underwear

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on the arrest in Don Muang of a serial thief who has a penchant for sniffing ladies underwear.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143211-knicker-nicker-up-to-his-old-tricks-caught-red-handed-with-1400-items-of-ladies-underwear/

 

Slew of brown seaweed washes ashore Patong Beach

By The Phuket News

 

Beach chairs sit empty where the brown seaweed washed ashore at Patong Beach yesterday (Jan 13). Photo: Patong Municipality

 

PHUKET: Local municipality workers returned to Patong Beach this morning to clear brown seaweed that washed ashore overnight after a huge effort yesterday (Jan 13) saw workers clear tonnes of the ugly flotsam from Phuket’s most popular tourist beach.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143217-slew-of-brown-seaweed-washes-ashore-patong-beach/

 

Minister raises alarm over increasing ‘fake news’ and hacking

By The Nation

 

Puttipong Punnakanta

 

The Minister of Digital Economy, Puttipong Punnakanta, held a meeting with the National Cyber Security Committee (NCSC) about the increasing fake news and cyberattacks both within the country and from neighbouring countries. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143219-minister-raises-alarm-over-increasing-‘fake-news’-and-hacking/

 

Black Mountain Hua Hin Football Academy Launches Girl’s Program

 

 

The Black Mountain Hua Hin Football Academy is launching a girl’s program this Wednesday (January 15th). Training will take place every Wednesday at the Hua Hin International School from 5-6pm and is open to girls aged 8-18.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143238-black-mountain-hua-hin-football-academy-launches-girl’s-program/

 

Government planning stronger measures to deal with pollution: Varawut

By The Nation

 

 

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa has said the government is preparing stronger measures to tackle the dust and air pollution problem.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143239-government-planning-stronger-measures-to-deal-with-pollution-varawut/

 

Baht’s rise due to continuous current account surplus: BOT

By THE NATION

 

Mathee Supapongse

 

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has intervened in the foreign exchange markets to rein in the rising baht, which had resulted in purchase of 80 billion US dollars over the past five years.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143241-baht’s-rise-due-to-continuous-current-account-surplus-bot/

 

Community police station set up at Udon Thani Hospital to help tackle violent incidents

By THE NATION

 

 

Udon Thani Hospital has established a community police station in front of its emergency room (ER) to prevent violence in hospital areas.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143242-community-police-station-set-up-at-udon-thani-hospital-to-help-tackle-violent-incidents/

 

PM2.5 threat remains in Bangkok, neighbouring provinces

By THE NATION

 

 

Air pollution in the areas around Suvarnabhumi Airport cleared up on Tuesday (January 14) with the level of PM2.5 dust particles in the air sharply lower, but the situation in Bangkok and its suburbs remains a cause for concern.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143244-pm25-threat-remains-in-bangkok-neighbouring-provinces/

 

Students protest government’s inaction on PM2.5 dust problem

 

 

Although the amount of dust in the atmosphere in Bangkok and its suburbs has reduced today, a group of students rallied in front of Government House this morning (Tuesday) to protest what they allege is complacency and inaction by the Government and related agencies in addressing the problem.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143249-students-protest-government’s-inaction-on-pm25-dust-problem/

 

DPM Prawit chairs cyber security meeting

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan has chaired a National Cyber Security Committee meeting, setting policies and guidelines for national cyber security agencies to prevent cyber security threats.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143252-dpm-prawit-chairs-cyber-security-meeting/

 

CPN initiating urgent measures to decrease water usage in its department stores

By The Nation

 

 

Central Pattana (CPN) is taking urgent steps to decrease water usage in 33 of its department stores nationwide.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143255-cpn-initiating-urgent-measures-to-decrease-water-usage-in-its-department-stores/

 

People warned not drink tap water in areas with high salinity

By The Nation

 

 

The Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA) said salinity in tap water has exceeded the criteria in many areas, warning people in these “risky areas” to avoid drinking tap water.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143257-people-warned-not-drink-tap-water-in-areas-with-high-salinity/

 

Eight British tourists injured in Pattaya van crash

By THE NATION

 

 

Eight British nationals and the driver of the van they were travelling in were injured, three critically, in a road accident in Chonburi.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143258-eight-british-tourists-injured-in-pattaya-van-crash/

 

Johnson: New Trump deal can replace the Iran nuclear pact

By Guy Faulconbridge

 

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks in the Stormont Parliament Buildings in Belfast, Northern Ireland, January 13, 2020. Liam McBurney/Pool via REUTERS

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday called on U.S. President Donald Trump to replace the Iranian nuclear deal with his own new agreement to ensure that the Islamic Republic did not get an atomic weapon.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143287-johnson-new-trump-deal-can-replace-the-iran-nuclear-pact/

 

Iran's president says downing Ukrainian plane an 'unforgivable error'

 

FILE PHOTO: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani speaks during the Kuala Lumpur Summit roundtable session in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia December 19, 2019. Malaysia Department of Information/Handout via REUTERS

 

DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran will punish all those responsible for the accidental shooting down of a Ukrainian passenger plane, President Hassan Rouhani said in a televised speech on Tuesday, adding that the “tragic event” would be investigated thoroughly.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143290-irans-president-says-downing-ukrainian-plane-an-unforgivable-error/

 

Trump considering visit to India next month

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump depart Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, U.S., January 13, 2020. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

 

(Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is considering visiting India next month, for what would be his first visit to the world’s largest democracy since he took office three years ago, sources with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143292-trump-considering-visit-to-india-next-month/

 

Yamaha warns musicians not to climb in instrument cases after Ghosn escape

By Tim Kelly

 

Reuters

 

TOKYO (Reuters) - Yamaha Corporation, has warned people not to try and squeeze inside musical instrument cases after reports former Nissan Motor boss Carlos Ghosn fled Japan concealed inside in one.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143293-yamaha-warns-musicians-not-to-climb-in-instrument-cases-after-ghosn-escape/

 

UK's Johnson: I need to lose weight but becoming vegan would cheese me off

 

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks in the Stormont Parliament Buildings in Belfast, Northern Ireland, January 13, 2020. Liam McBurney/Pool via REUTERS

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he wants to lose weight in 2020, but will not do “Veganuary” - the popular practice of becoming vegan in January - as it would take too much concentration and mean giving up cheese.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143294-uks-johnson-i-need-to-lose-weight-but-becoming-vegan-would-cheese-me-off/

 

Special day 'no matter what': Filipino couple weds under volcanic cloud

 

 

(Reuters) - A couple getting married in the Philippines over the weekend witnessed a surprise guest at their wedding.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143295-special-day-no-matter-what-filipino-couple-weds-under-volcanic-cloud/

 

Thai central bank says ready to curb resilient baht if needed

By Kitiphong Thaichareon, Orathai Sriring

 

FILE PHOTO: New baht banknotes featuring Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn are unveiled during a news conference at Bank of Thailand headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, July 3, 2018. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's central bank is still concerned about the strength of the baht THB=TH and is ready to take further action if necessary, a deputy central bank governor said on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143241-baht’s-rise-due-to-continuous-current-account-surplus-bot/?do=findComment&comment=14955550

 

PMO Minister checks drought operations in Nakhon Ratchasima

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Many villages in Nakhon Ratchasima are facing shortages of water for consumption, as local canals have dried up, cutting off resources for tap water production. A minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, Tewan Liptapallop, today visited the province to observe actual conditions and hardships being faced by villagers.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143296-pmo-minister-checks-drought-operations-in-nakhon-ratchasima/

 

Ex-EC member posts photos of financial statements from 18 parties, questions commission’s integrity

By The Nation

 

Somchai Srisutthiyakorn

 

Former member of the Election Commission (EC) Somchai Srisutthiyakorn has posted photos on Facebook of financial statements that he claims 18 parties, including the Future Forward Party, sent to the EC in May 2019 showing the number of loans made by each party, and questioned the integrity of the commission.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143298-ex-ec-member-posts-photos-of-financial-statements-from-18-parties-questions-commission’s-integrity/

 

Fishermen feed albino dolphins after rare appearance in Thai Gulf

By The Nation

 

 

A group of albino dolphins broke water and greeted delighted fishermen in the Gulf of Thailand off Songkhla’s Sathing Phra district. 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143300-fishermen-feed-albino-dolphins-after-rare-appearance-in-thai-gulf/

 

Shot fired at company near minister's residence

By The Nation

 

 

Taling Chan police were notified at 1 pm on Tuesday (January 14) of a shooting incident near the residence of Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Chalermchai Sri-on.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143301-shot-fired-at-company-near-ministers-residence/

 

WHO says new China virus could spread, it's warning all hospitals

 

FILE PHOTO: A logo is pictured on the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, November 22, 2017. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

 

GENEVA (Reuters) - There has been “limited” human-to-human transmission of a new coronavirus that has struck in China, mainly small clusters in families, but there is potential for wider spread, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143302-who-says-new-china-virus-could-spread-its-warning-all-hospitals/

 

German man released from hospital after bitten by ‘big fish’ – or maybe a shark

By The Phuket News

 

German tourist Hans-Peter Malten was discharged from Bangkok Hospital Phuket today (Jan 14). Photo: Phuket Tourist Police

 

PHUKET:-- A 75-year-old German tourist has been released from hospital after suffering serious wounds to his right leg from what police believe was a bite from “big fish” at Nang Thong Beach, north of Khaolak in Phang Nga province on Sunday (Jan 12).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143303-german-man-released-from-hospital-after-bitten-by-‘big-fish’-–-or-maybe-a-shark/

 

Cabinet nods to merger, state units in NBTC auction

By THE NATION

 

DE Minister Puttipong Punnakanta

 

The Cabinet on Tuesday (January 14 ) approved the participation of state telecom agencies CAT Telecom and TOT in a spectrum auction, to be held by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission on February 16.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143305-cabinet-nods-to-merger-state-units-in-nbtc-auction/

 

Adam Sandler responds to ‘Uncut Gems’ being snubbed by Oscars

by Will Lavin

 

Adam Sandler in 'Uncut Gems'. CREDIT: YouTube/A24

 

Adam Sandler has responded to his movie Uncut Gems being snubbed by this year’s Oscars.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143308-adam-sandler-responds-to-‘uncut-gems’-being-snubbed-by-oscars/