webfact Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 FLOODSBangkok residents warned over high tideThe NationDespite flood barriers, water from the Chao Phraya River seeps into areas of the Chaiyasittawas Temple in Pathum Thani.BANGKOK: -- The first high-tide period of this month is imminent - and Bangkok residents in riverside communities who do not have flood barriers must be ready for possible flooding, say authorities. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672850-bangkok-residents-warned-over-high-tide/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 POLITICS Chalerm improving after surgeryThe NationBANGKOK: -- Labour Minister Chalerm Ubumrung's health condition has slightly improved following brain surgery and he will be ready for discharge from hospital this week, his doctors have said. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672852-chalerm-improving-after-surgery/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 UPDATE:Rough landing for Nok Air flightThe NationBANGKOK: -- A Nok Air flight from Chiang Mai yesterday skidded off the runway on landing in Udon Thani, reportedly because of a fault in its landing gear - the second incident for the airline in three months. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672726-thai-plane-slips-off-runway-no-injuries/page-4#entry6896999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATIONApec leaders stress need for reformsAgenciesTrade deals seen as key to global recovery as economic giants struggle with internal battlesBALI, Indonesia - FIGHTING protectionism and pushing through difficult reforms are critical to global recovery as the world's biggest economies struggle with their own internal obstacles to growth, Asia-Pacific leaders gathered for an annual summit said yesterday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672853-apec-leaders-stress-need-for-reforms/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 SOUTH CRISISInformant shot deadNarong Nuansakul,Anapat DeechuayThe NationBANGKOK: -- Police believe insurgents were behind the fatal shooting of a reported informant whose tip-off led to Saturday's deadly gunfight between security officials and suspects. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672855-thai-south-crisis-informant-shot-dead/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 TOURISMThais unfazed by slowdownBamrung AmnatcharoenritThe NationBANGKOK: -- In spite of falling spending power, Thais are still planning to go abroad over the next three months to celebrate their long holidays, and the Asean+3 nations are among their favourite destinations. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672857-tourism-thais-unfazed-by-economic-slowdown/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 CHALK TALKGhost schools, fake diplomas, unlicensed universities, TI saysChularat SaengpassaBANGKOK: -- Does an academic degree guarantee the knowledge and abilities of a person? If you acknowledge the latest report from Transparency International, the answer will very much depend on whether that person has graduated from a qualified institution. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672858-thai-chalk-talk-ghost-schools-fake-diplomas-unlicensed-universities-ti-says/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 Cabinet reshuffle not on cards yet: YingluckThe NationYingluckBANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said yesterday that readiness and appropriateness were key factors in determining when a Cabinet reshuffle should be carried out. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672859-cabinet-reshuffle-not-on-cards-yet-yingluck/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 SPECIAL REPORTLegal challenges to govt not overHataikarn TreesuwanThe NationAdministration expects opposition to continue to seek court rulings, but remains confidentBANGKOK: -- Although the Constitutional Court has voted to endorse the constitutionality of the government's 2014 Budget Bill, the Yingluck Shinawatra administration still faces numerous allegations filed with the courts and independent agencies by the Democrat Party and opposition-friendly activists. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672860-legal-challenges-to-thai-govt-not-over/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 SPECIAL REPORTRed-yellow divide besets events to mark Oct 14Anapat Deechuay,Satien ViriyapanpongsaThe NationA number of people placed flowers at the October 6, 1976, Memorial yesterday over the bloody incident at Thammasat University 37 years ago. Although victims of the violence are long gone, they have never been forgotten.BANGKOK: -- This the first part in a series commemorating the 40th anniversary of the October Uprising. The series will run until October 14, the anniversary of the day students and the public stood up against a dictatorship in 1973. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672861-red-yellow-divide-besets-events-to-mark-oct-14/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 CAMPUS UPDATEChiang Mai University students win top eco-tourism awardThe NationBANGKOK: -- Chiang Mai University's four-strong student team "20 db" have won top prize at the 7th AIS 3G One-2-Call! BrandAge Award with their "Sound of Chiang Mai" marketing plan for an eco-tourism bicycle ride, pocketed a Bt200,000 cash prize and trophy. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672862-campus-update-chiang-mai-university-students-win-top-eco-tourism-award/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Provincial Crime Suppression Operation beginsPATTAYA: -- With High season approaching and the New Year period less than 3 months away, Chonburi Provincial Police have begun a major crime suppression operation which is aimed at reassuring domestic and foreign tourists that Chonburi, which includes the resort town of Pattaya, is being Policed to the highest standards and is a safe place for a vacation. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672865-chonburi-pattaya-provincial-crime-suppression-operation-begins/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Olympics in Japan a boon to Thai tourism and constructionBy English NewsBANGKOK, Oct 7 – Japan’s hosting of the 2020 Olympic Games may contribute to tourism and the construction sector in Thailand, according to a senior Commerce Ministry official. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672868-olympics-in-japan-a-boon-to-thai-tourism-and-construction/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Sino-Thai trade projected to increase to US$100bn in 2015By English NewsBALI, Oct 7 – Thailand and China have agreed to boost bilateral trade to a total value of US$100 billion by the end of 2015, it was reported. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672869-sino-thai-trade-projected-to-increase-to-us100bn-in-2015/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Forest runoff raises Prachin Buri's Kabin Buri market, Na Di district flood level; Phetkasem Road in Hua Hin under 40-60 cm of floodwater /MCOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 UPDATE: Bangkok possibly spared from floods despite coming high tideBy English NewsBANGKOK, Oct 7 – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) called on residents of some Bangkok areas and on both sides of the Chao Phraya River to be on alert for two rounds of high tides on Oct 7-9 and Oct 16-22. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672850-bangkok-residents-warned-over-high-tide/?p=6897310 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Several core highways in Sa Kaeo flooded,impassable to vehicles /The Nation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Hua Hin floodedPRACHUAP KHIRIKHAN: -- Local residents had to be evacuated and motorists were left stranded as torrential rainfall left parts of downtown Hua Hin flooded yesterday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672875-hua-hin-flooded/ Join our Hua Hin Facebook page (Local info, flood updates, pics): https://www.facebook.com/ThaiVisa.HuaHin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 UPDATE: Prachin Buri floodis critical after overnight rain By English NewsPRACHIN BURI, Oct 7 -- Flooding in Prachin Buri is critical again after heavy overnight rain raised the water level in Kabin Buri district. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672850-bangkok-residents-warned-over-high-tide/?p=6897506#entry6897506 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 At least 16 people were killed in a car accident in Burirum MondayBANGKOK: -- At least 16 people, most of them Lao nationals, on a pickup were killed when the vehicle slammed into a tree in Burirum province Monday morning.The vehicle was carrying 24 passengers when the accident happened.-- The Nation 2013-10-07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Poll: People prefer constructive political newsBANGKOK, 7 Oct 2013 (NNT) - Dusit Poll has revealed that Thais prefer constructive political news and are growing tired of hearing arguments among politicians while the 2.2 trillion baht loan for the nation's infrastructure overhauling projects and rice pledging scheme rank as news receiving the highest attention as the issues directly affect them. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672882-poll-thais-prefer-constructive-political-news/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Locals show disagreement over construction of more runway in Suvarnabhumi AirportSAMU PRAKAN, 07 Oct 2013 (NNT) - Locals residing around the Suvarnabhumi Airport have showed their disapproval of the Airport of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT)'s decision to build additional runways, saying that the company should complete the compensation from the previous project first before proceeding with another project. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672885-locals-show-disagreement-over-construction-of-more-runway-in-suvarnabhumi-airport/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 UPDATE: Floods affect 2 million, eastern Bangkok braces for run-off BANGKOK: -- About two million people in 27 provinces are still being affected by flooding, the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department reported on Sunday.Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672850-bangkok-residents-warned-over-high-tide/?p=6897705 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 PAPUA NEW GUINEAThailand invited to join oil & gas explorationThe NationBALI: -- Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O'Neill invites Thailand to join the oil and gas exploration and production in his country. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672887-thailand-invited-to-join-oil-gas-exploration-in-papua-new-guinea/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Government wants to install 5 CCTV cameras in in all inter-provincial busesBy Coconuts BangkokPhoto: Flickr user taylorandayumiBANGKOK: -- Thailand's Transport Ministry hopes to install surveillance cameras in all inter-provincial buses to monitor drivers' behavior. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672891-thai-govt-wants-to-install-5-cctv-cameras-in-in-all-inter-provincial-buses/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Insurmountable trash washed up on Bang Saen beach reaching 10 tons per dayBANGKOK, 7 October 2013 (NNT) – Not far from Bangkok, Bang Saen Beach in Chon Buri, a well-known tourist destination, is experiencing a bombardment of up to 10 tons of trash being washed up on its shores daily. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672897-insurmountable-trash-washed-up-on-bang-saen-beach-reaching-10-tons-per-day/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Over 200 people suffering from depression during floodingBANGKOK, 7 October 2013 (NNT) – The Department of Mental Health has revealed that over 200 people have been suffering from severe depression during the recent flooding.Mental Health Department Director General Jessada Chokdamrongsuk has voiced his concerns over the mental health of people in the flood-hit areas. A survey on 3,800 flood victims has found that around 200 people have suffered from severe depression, 400 people from medium depression, and 8 people have mild depressive disorder. One of the affected people has a high risk of committing suicide, the report said.However, the director has assured that medical units and assistance have been sent to rehabilitate the victims. Depressed the most are those who have never been in any natural disaster before, as they lack knowledge of how to handle stressful situation; whereas those who have had experience are well-prepared, mentally and physically.The director has urged all families in the flood-stricken areas to support and be there for one another as morale is what will help them pull through this hardship, adding that families with elderly and sick members should contact officials for additional assistance.-- NNT 2013-10-07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Children hurt as Phuket minibus flips in rainEakkapop ThongtubThe mangled minibus ended up in the opposite lane.PHUKET: -- Six people, including three children, were injured when the minibus they were travelling in flipped on the Mak Prok bend in Maikhao yesterday afternoon (October 6). Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672899-children-hurt-as-phuket-minibus-flips-in-rain/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Phuket Airport bus service still strugglingPhuket GazettePoor marketing has been blamed for Phuket's new airport bus service losing at least 400,000 baht in its first few months. Photo: Gazette filePHUKET: -- The airport bus service continues to operate at a loss, mainly due to management and marketing problems, its owner has told the Phuket Gazette. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672903-phuket-airport-bus-service-still-struggling/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Tanker truck vapor prompts Phuket scarePhuket Gazette The tanker truck parked roadside with vapor pouring from its pressurized tank of oxygen sent Phuket residents into a state of high alert. Photo: Thawit BilabdullarPHUKET: -- A tanker truck parked roadside with vapor pouring from its pressurized tank full of oxygen sent Phuket residents into a state of high alert last night. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672928-tanker-truck-vapor-prompts-phuket-scare/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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