webfact Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Four core spirits of the new charterBANGKOK: -- Four core spirits are to be proposed to the Constitution Drafting Committee as the key components of the new constitution which is in the process of being drafted, said Dr Bovorksak Uwanno, chairman of the CDC on Monday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802823-four-core-spirits-of-the-new-thai-charter/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Thailand eyes 120 billion baht from food exports to EU annuallyBANGKOK, 23 February 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MOAC) is to conduct a comprehensive study of the EU market's demand for Thai agricultural and food products in the hope of increasing the exports to that market to 120 billion baht worth annually. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802828-thailand-eyes-120-billion-baht-from-food-exports-to-eu-annually/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Tropical storm expected to arrive in Surin soonSURIN, 23 February 2015 (NNT) - The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has warned residents of the northeastern province of Surin that a tropical storm is forecast to arrive in summer. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802830-tropical-storm-expected-to-arrive-in-surin-soon/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Drunk Englishman Resists Arrest After Fleeing Scene Of AccidentPublished by Stickboy BKK CHIANG RAI: -- A drunk Englishman with two children in his pick up truck was chased down the road by police and arrested late last night in Chiang Rai after he attempted to flee the scene of an accident he was allegedly involved in. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802835-drunk-englishman-resists-arrest-after-fleeing-scene-of-accident/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thai tech Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 This is Samsung’s new, curved Galaxy S6 smartphone The screenshot above is our best look at Samsung’s forthcoming Galaxy S6 flagship smartphone, and comes courtesy of T-Mobile in the USA.Read more: http://tech.thaivisa.com/samsungs-new-curved-galaxy-s6-smartphone/5317/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thai tech Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 HTC One M9 – new specs and pictures leakThe HTC One M9 is due to be released next week at Mobile World Congress 2015, but until then we’ll just have to make do with some unofficial leaked pictures and specifications.Read more: http://tech.thaivisa.com/htc-one-m9-specs-pictures/5301/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 TAT launches lower-northeastern tourism development campaignSURIN, 23 February 2015 (NNT) – Five lower-northeastern provinces have been assigned as the new tourism development zone, while both the public and private sectors are gearing up to increase the country's potential in tourism, says the TAT Surin Director. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802848-tat-launches-lower-northeastern-tourism-development-campaign/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Joint panel to consider petroleum concessionsBy Digital ContentBANGKOK, Feb 23 -- Thailand's deputy government spokesman expects a joint committee to be formed this week to discuss pros and cons of petroleum concessions. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802849-joint-panel-to-consider-petroleum-concessions/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Thai Tourism Authorities Look Beyond ChinaBy Khaosod EnglishChinese new year celebrations in Bangkok on 18 Feb 2015.BANGKOK – Tourism officials expect the number of Chinese visitors in Thailand to reach a record high this year, yet stress that Thailand's tourism industry must look to new markets to secure stable footing for the future. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802851-thai-tourism-authorities-look-beyond-china/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 CAIRO (AP) - Court sentences prominent Egyptian activist to 5 years in prison after retrial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 SET index closed 1,593.89 down 9.56; Bt/USD32.46; GBP49.81; AUD25.22; EUR36.75; CAD25.74; HKD4.17; SGD23.75; JPY27.15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Phuket man killed in machete attackEakkapop ThongtubJarat Rattanarat, 64, admitted to killing 21-year- old Weerawat Tiangnoy.PHUKET: -- A Phuket gardener was arrested early this morning (February 23) after he attacked two men with a machete who were trying to steal roosters from his garden. One of the men died and the other had to run for his life. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802859-phuket-man-killed-in-machete-attack/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 UPDATE: Ayutthaya tuktuk drivers ordered to stop hounding touristsAYUTTHAYA: -- Following complaints by foreign tourists, the Ayutthaya police chief Monday instructed tuktuk drivers not to surround the tourists to force them to use their ride. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802532-ayutthaya-tuktuk-drivers-prey-on-farang-tourists/page-2#entry9107380 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Leading Bioresource Research Center launched in ThailandPATHUM THANI, 23 February 2015 (NNT) – The Thailand Bioresource Research Center has been launched to support scientific researches and Bioresource development at the international level. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802863-leading-bioresource-research-center-launched-in-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Army holds meeting of 17 northern provinces' governorsBANGKOK: -- Third Army Area Commander Lt Gen Sathit Pittharat held a meeting of governors from 17 northern provinces at the King Naresuan base in Phitsanulok at 1:30 pm Monday.District chiefs and senior officials of provincial offices of the Interior Ministry, Natural Resources and Environment Ministry, Agriculture Ministry and Labour Ministry were also summoned to the meeting.Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Army-holds-meeting-of-17-northern-provinces-govern-30254683.html-- The Nation 2015-02-23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Thailand setting up anti-human trafficking centres in 37 at-risk risk provincesBy Digital ContentBANGKOK, Feb 23 -- The Social Development and Human Security Ministry has ordered the setting up of centres to solve trafficking in women and children in 37 provinces which are at risk from the problem. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802887-thailand-setting-up-anti-human-trafficking-centres-in-37-at-risk-risk-provinces/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Japan responds positively to new BoI policiesBy Digital ContentBANGKOK, Feb 23 -- Hirunya Suchinai, acting secretary-general of the Board of Investment (BoI), said a positive Japanese response to the new BoI policies was aired during the Thai ministers' visit to Tokyo last week. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802888-japan-responds-positively-to-new-boi-policies/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Homeland Security chief: Budget impasse could harm statesBy STEPHEN BRAUN and KEN THOMASWASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is warning states that the possible shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security would harm the nation's ability to counter the extremist appeal of the Islamic State group within the U.S. and help communities struggling with an onslaught of winter snowstorms. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802890-us-homeland-security-chief-budget-impasse-could-harm-states/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 The 16 most dangerous places for female travellersOliver WheatonLONDON: -- The ongoing struggle for gender equality has taken a further blow after the most dangerous countries for female travellers has been revealed. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802891-the-16-most-dangerous-places-for-female-travellers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 OLRA to investigate the ownerships of 30 million rai of reform land The Office of Land Reform for Agriculture has been told by the Ministry of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives to investigate if any of the 30 million rai of land distributed under land reform scheme are actually owned or utilized by real farmers. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802915-olra-to-investigate-the-ownerships-of-30-million-rai-of-reform-land/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Dead woman found on Samui view pointKOH SAMUI: -- On Monday morning a woman between the ages of 25 and 30 was found dead at the view point. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802918-dead-woman-found-on-samui-view-point/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Last year’s household debts amount to 85% of GDP BANGKOK: -- Thailand’s household indebtedness for the whole last year is expected to amount to 85 percent of growth domestic product or GDP and there is a tendency that the household debt problem will worsen, according to the National Economic and Social Development Board. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802919-last-years-household-debts-amount-to-85-of-gdp/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 UPDATE: Save Krabi group voices protest against giant tree chopping to turn into works of art KRABI: -- An environment conscious group in Krabi on Monday issued a statement expressing their sorrow for the Krabi Muang muncipality’s recent decision to cut down a 140-year old Mahad tree and to turn it into five pieces of art by a Thai national artist and a Japanese sculptor. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/801599-artists-spark-outrage-by-felling-143-year-old-tree-in-krabi/page-2#entry9108557 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Pattaya, Chon Buri:- A German businessman died of a gun wound on his head early Monday while his girlfriend told police that he turned the gun on himself. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802932-german-businessman-dies-of-gun-wound-in-pattaya/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 UPDATE: Chilean cyclist’s last wish before setting off the last journey BANGKOK: -- The Chilean cyclist on a five-year journey to enter a Guinness Book of Records had told his wife that in the event of his death, he wished that his body be buried at the Thai temple he stayed for a week before setting off his last journey to Bangkok. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802435-chileans-round-the-world-cycling-quest-ends-tragically-here/page-5?p=9108789#entry9108789 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 to continue: Thailand Live Tuesday 24 Feb 2015 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/802990-thailand-live-tuesday-24-feb-2015/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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