Lite Beer Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Radical monk calls for boycott of the SanghaTHE SUNDAY NATION BANGKOK: -- Buddha Isara urges Buddhists to deny alms over decision not to defrock Dhammachayo Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802419-radical-monk-calls-for-boycott-of-the-sangha/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 'Let both sides govern in coalition'THE SUNDAY NATION BANGKOK: -- NRC members suggest rival parties be brought together in new government to achieve true reconcilation Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802421-let-both-sides-govern-in-coalition/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 Eight suspects sought for Narathiwat car-bombSANTHITI KHORJITMET,NARONG NUANSAKUL,NAKARIN CHINWORAKOMONTHE SUNDAY NATION BANGKOK: -- POLICE are hunting for eight suspects over their involvement a car bomb attack in Narathiwat's Muang district on Friday that wounded 13 people, with arrest warrants to be issued in seven days, provincial police chief Maj-General Pattanawut Angkanawin said yesterday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802422-eight-suspects-sought-for-narathiwat-car-bomb/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 NATION ANALYSISCar-bomb has left a psychological impactPAKORN PUENGNETRTHE SUNDAY NATION February 22, 2015 1:00 am NARATHIWAT: -- The first car-bomb attack of the year in the deep South on Friday caused much structural damage in Narathiwat town and left 13 people wounded. It has also taken a psychological toll on locals, and sabotaged the government's attempt to restore peace in the region. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802424-car-bomb-has-left-a-psychological-impact/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 Jet fighter pilot's body heading to BangkokPANYA THIOSANGWAN,CHATCHAWAL KAEWKRAJAITHE SUNDAY NATION BANGKOK: -- THE BODY of a Royal Thai Air Force F-16 pilot - who was killed when his jet crashed in Lop Buri province on Friday - will be brought to Bangkok today, Air Force spokesman Montol Sutchukorn said yesterday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802425-jet-fighter-pilots-body-heading-to-bangkok/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 2 Frenchmen nabbed for selling pirated football gearThe Sunday Nation CHON BURI: -- Two French nationals have been arrested in Chon Buri's Lamung district for buying pirated football shirts and pants for salel in France, Pattaya police superintendent Colonel Sukthad Phumpanmuang said. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802426-2-frenchmen-nabbed-for-selling-pirated-football-gear/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 Spring cleaning in BangkokThe Sunday Nation BANGKOK: -- The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) yesterday launched "spring cleaning" operations in Dusit district after the Supreme Court upheld a lower court's verdict against being lenient with street hawkers. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802427-spring-cleaning-in-bangkok/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 NLA to start impeachment of ex-senators on WednesdayTHE SUNDAY NATION BANGKOK: -- The National Legislative Assembly will call a special meeting on Wednesday to start impeachment proceedings against 38 ex-senators for seeking to amend the 2007 Constitution to change the set-up of the Senate. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802428-nla-to-start-impeachment-of-ex-senators-on-wednesday/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 EU official here to discuss human rightsThe Sunday Nation BANGKOK: -- A senior European parliament official met Deputy Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai to discuss Thailand's human rights situation on Friday as part of her official visit. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802429-eu-official-here-to-discuss-human-rights/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 Warning over flu, hand foot and mouth diseaseThe Sunday Nation Lamphun has issued an official warning over diseases linked to the increasingly warmer weather, the National News Bureau of Thailand reported yesterday.Officials from the province's Public Health Office reported that flu and hand, foot and mouth disease were very common at this time of year.The office said these illnesses could occur in people with an immune system weakened by the change in the weather.It recommended that residents in the province follow the Public Health Ministry's guidelines on maintaining health such as washing hands before and after a meals and especially when using the toilet, and keep living areas clean.The office also advised the public to refrain from visiting places prone to diseases, adding that locals must seek immediate medical attention if they develop symptoms related to the two illnesses. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Warning-over-flu-hand-foot-and-mouth-disease-30254608.html -- The Nation 2015-02-22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 EDITORIALCar-bomb in Narathiwat: A wake-up call for BangkokThe Nation BANGKOK: -- Drama shows that govt claims of progress and a drop in violence are not soundly based Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802430-car-bomb-in-narathiwat-a-wake-up-call-for-bangkok/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 UPDATE: Pattaya, Chon Buri:- Police arrested two French men Saturday for allegedly selling fake sports jerseys, trousers, and shorts online. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802426-2-frenchmen-nabbed-for-selling-pirated-football-gear/#entry9101166 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 Exercise Cobra Gold comes to an end with 4 new buildings being given to community schools to be used as extra classrooms, libraries or community centers. Exercise Cobra Gold, a civil-military operation with an aim to bolster regional security and response times in areas where crisis occurs, is coming to an end. The Engineer / Humanitarian Assistance portion of the exercise aimed to build multipurpose buildings in various districts within the country for local schools. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802417-thailand-celebrates-the-building-of-new-schools/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 The rapid spread of a drug resistant strain of malaria is sweeping into Southeast Asia and major concerns of the strain spreading into India have experts worried. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802415-malaria-concerns-in-myanmar-and-thailand-rise/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 Suvarnabhumi Airport expansion has been approved by the Airports of Thailand board. Expansion is set to begin in March of 2016. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802416-suvarnabhumi-airport-expansion-backed-by-airports-of-thailand/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 Chinese tourist arrivals boost income of Chiang MaiCHIANG MAI, 21 Feb 2015 (NNT) – Business operators in Chiang Mai are enjoying a dramatic jump in income during the Chinese New Year thanks to the arrival of Chinese tourists. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802431-chinese-tourist-arrivals-boost-income-of-chiang-mai/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Around The World Cyclist Killed Near KoratPublished by Stickboy BKK KORAT: -- A cyclist on a round the world trip was killed and his wife and two-year-old son injured on Saturday afternoon after a pickup crashed into them on Mittraphap Road near Korat. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802433-around-the-world-cyclist-killed-near-korat/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 NYC, Orthodox Jews in talks over ritual after herpes casesVERENA DOBNIKNEW YORK (AP) — With a swift swipe of his scalpel, Rabbi A. Romi Cohn circumcises the baby boy, then leans down and sucks the blood from the wound as prayers in Hebrew fill the Brooklyn synagogue. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802436-nyc-orthodox-jews-in-talks-over-ritual-after-herpes-cases/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Pentagon chief: US considering slowing exit from AfghanistanBy ROBERT BURNSKABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The United States is considering slowing its military exit from Afghanistan by keeping a larger-than-planned troop presence this year and next because the new Afghan government is proving to be a more reliable partner, U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Saturday. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802437-pentagon-chief-us-considering-slowing-exit-from-afghanistan/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Pope, Merkel discuss Ukraine and fight against povertyBy DANIELA PETROFFVATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the conflict in Ukraine and the fight against poverty during a private audience on Saturday. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802439-pope-merkel-discuss-ukraine-and-fight-against-poverty/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Attorney: Canada businessman home after released by CubaMICHAEL WEISSENSTEIN, Associated PressHAVANA (AP) — A Canadian automobile executive imprisoned in Cuba on corruption charges for more than three years was released Saturday after Cuba's government ended a case that it called a demonstration of the fight against bribery and critics said was a warning against doing business here. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802440-canada-businessman-home-after-released-by-cuba/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 First Ukraine war prisoner exchange completedVADIM GHIRDA, Associated PressZHOLOBOK, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian military and separatist representatives exchanged dozens of prisoners under cover of darkness at a remote frontline location Saturday evening, kicking off a process intended to usher in peace to the conflict-ridden east. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802441-first-ukraine-war-prisoner-exchange-completed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 UPDATE: KhonKaen: – A Chilean man, identified as Juan Francisco, has died in a road accident on Mittraphap Road before completing a world record for 250,000-kilometer bicycle ride to five continents in five years. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802433-around-the-world-cyclist-killed-near-korat/#entry9101333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 UdonThani :– Police and social workers have taken custody of a 12-year-old girl after a school’s tip off that she faces high risk for drug abuse and sexual molestation by her family members. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802434-12-year-old-rescued-from-drug-abused-family/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Udon Thani:- The production of plara or Thai northeastern-traditional fermented fish is now in serious crisis, a major maker in Udon Thani’s Sangcom district said. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802460-plara-in-crisis/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Thailand not ready for election yet: surveyBANGKOK: -- An opinion among community leaders nationwide found that 71.2 per cent of them do not think Thailand is now ready for an election. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802488-thailand-not-ready-for-election-yet-survey/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Jimmy Savile's secret daughter: 'Mum was abused by monster - I fear he is my father'By Matthew Drake The 29-year-old wants a DNA test after her mother Georgina Martin was snared by the paedophile at a railway station in 1982 aged just 13 Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802494-jimmy-saviles-secret-daughter-mum-was-abused-by-monster-i-fear-he-is-my-father/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Bangkok:- Thailand is no longer a paradise for foreigners who want to rent a womb thanks to a new law that was passed by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) last Thursday. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802028-thai-government-bans-commercial-surrogacy/#entry9102166 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Four activists arrested at victory MonumentBANGKOK: -- Police arrested four activists of the Free Thais of Thailand 58 group at the Victory Monument at 9:40 am before they could distribute flyers and t-shirts.They were arrested by plainclothes police once they left their car and they were later taken to the Phayathai police station. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Four-activists-arrested-at-victory-Monument-30254622.html -- The Nation 2015-02-22 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Economists see govt pass economic performance testBANGKOK: -- An opinion survey among 66 economists from 28 leading organizations found that they gave the government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha 5.62 out of 10 points for its performance in economic management. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802506-economists-see-govt-pass-economic-performance-test/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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