Thailand Live Thursday 18 Jun 2015

[webfact]

BERLIN (AP) - Merkel presses Greece to follow through on reform commitments, stresses she wants it in euro.

BEIJING (AP) - China voices regret over defeat of Hong Kong's controversial Beijing-backed election reforms.

[webfact]

Prayut says no plan to appoint politicians to reform driving council
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said Thursday that he has no plan to appoint politicians to the 200-member reform driving council which will be set up after the National Reform Council ceases to exist after the vote on draft charter.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833772-prayut-says-no-plan-to-appoint-politicians-to-reform-driving-council/

[webfact]

THAI Maintains Highest Safety Standards

BANGKOK: -- After a lot of talk Thai flag carriers losing permission to fly to Europe and North America due to safety issues, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) today announces that it operates with the highest safety standards in all operational areas.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833776-thai-maintains-highest-safety-standards/

[webfact]

Indonesia drops visas for 45 nations
By Coconuts Bangkok

BANGKOK: -- More travelers to Indonesia can now skip the visa headache and just show up unannounced.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833779-indonesia-drops-visas-for-45-nations/

[webfact]

Bangkok makes the list of world's cheapest cities for short break

BANGKOK, 18 June 2015 (NNT) - According to travel ratings site TripAdvisor, Bangkok ranked fourth on the list of world’s cheapest cities for a short holiday break.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833780-bangkok-makes-the-list-of-worlds-cheapest-cities-for-short-break/

[webfact]

PM reaffirms roadmap during Singapore visit

BANGKOK, 18 June 2014 (NNT) - Prime Minister Prayut Chan-Ocha affirmed Thailand’s steps forward in the planned roadmap during his visit to Singapore.

The Prime Minister’s Office made known that the Singapore-Thailand ties remain strong following the meeting of both leaders. The premier stressed during his visit that Thailand has now returned to order and stability and all reforms will be carried out as outlined in the roadmap.

Gen Prayut earlier confirmed that Thailand's elections would be pushed back to September next year, to give the government time to prepare a referendum on a controversial draft Constitution.

The PM reaffirmed his commitment to tackle human trafficking and illegal fishing in the kingdom as well as cooperating with other countries in the matter. He noted that, aside from Thailand’s political situation, the country has attracted foreign investments, continued to remain an attractive tourist destination and is working towards revamping national economic policy.

Gen Prayut has also thanked the government of Singapore for its understanding of the political situation in Thailand.


-- NNT 2015-06-18

[webfact]

Community leaders & volunteers join forest protection training in Bueng Kan

BUENG KAN, 18 June 2015 (NNT) - Over 100 community leaders and volunteers have participated in forest protection training held by Bueng Kan Natural Resources and Environment Office.

The objective of the program is to enhance the abilities of local forest conservation groups. Participants were educated on several aspects of forest conservation, including forestry laws, wildfire prevention and community forest management.

Over the past decades, the northeastern province of Bueng Kan has experienced heavy forest encroachment as a result of the growing rubber industry. The remaining forests, which represent no more than 14 percent of the province’s entire area, can only be found in Phu Langa National Park.

The organizers expected participants to apply the knowledge acquired through the training to the protection of natural resources and environment in their neighborhoods.


-- NNT 2015-06-18

[webfact]

Motorbike dude survives atmospheric re-entry through car windshield (VIDEO)
By Coconuts Bangkok

BANGKOK: -- A 19-year-old moto rider remains hospitalized today after he rode full speed into a parked vehicle on the Bangkok outskirts.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833784-bangkok-motorcycle-rider-survives-crash-through-parked-cars-rear-window-video/

[webfact]

SET index closed 1,508.04 down 6.75; Bt/USD33.45; GBP52.96; AUD25.62; EUR37.93; CAD27.23; HKD4.29; SGD24.90; JPY27.08

[webfact]

Ban of alcohol in 300m-radius of educational institutions proposed
Puangchompoo Prasert
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- A committee chaired by Public Health Minister Rajata Rajatanavin is pushing for a ban on the sale of alcohol in a 300-metre radius of vocational and higher-educational institutions.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833785-ban-of-alcohol-in-300m-radius-of-educational-institutions-proposed/

[webfact]

THAI Airways exempts ticket changing fees for flights to and from South Korea

BANGKOK, 18 June 2015 (NNT) – THAI Airways will be providing free ticket changing services for flights flying from Thailand and South Korea in wake of the MERS epidemic, starting today until 31 July 2015.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833788-thai-airways-exempts-ticket-changing-fees-for-flights-to-and-from-south-korea/

[webfact]

ICAO red-flags Thailand's aviation safety standard /Bangkok Post

[webfact]

Trafficked Cambodians returned from Thai fishing boat 'slavery'
AFP

Phnom Penh: -- More than 200 Cambodian fishermen rescued from "slave-like conditions" on Thai fishing boats in Indonesian waters returned home on Thursday, some after years of captivity, officials and victims said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833789-trafficked-cambodians-returned-from-thai-fishing-boat-slavery/

[webfact]

ICAO red-flags Thailand



BANGKOK: -- The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICASO) has red-flagged Thailand for its failure to address significant safety concerns (SSC) regarding safety standards within the 90-day deadline.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833790-icao-red-flags-thailand/

[webfact]

UPDATE:

A lineup of the Moon, Venus and Jupiter will be seen as of Friday night



BANGKOK: -- Stargazers will have a chance to see the Moon, Venus and Jupiter come close together that will brighten up the western sky for three consecutive nights start from Friday night.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833751-dont-miss-jaw-dropping-venusjupiter-encounter-over-thailand/?p=9528288#entry9528288

[webfact]

VATICAN CITY (AP) - In manifesto, pope urges 'cultural revolution' to save planet, fix 'perverse' economic system.

VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope says 'most' global warming due to human activity, calls for new definition of progress.

[webfact]

Phuket teen facing murder charges arrested again with zip gun
Eakkapop Thongtub


Adisorn Laemka is already facing charges of premeditated murder and accessory to murder

PHUKET: -- A Phuket teenager already facing charges related to the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old on New Year’s Eve was arrested for carrying a live firearm on the streets of Phuket Town last night (June 17).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833797-phuket-teen-facing-murder-charges-arrested-again-with-zip-gun/

[webfact]

Former politico Newin Chidchob unmasked in Ducati biker gang
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- A former politician of twisting political allegiance famous for bringing home the bacon to the fine people of Buriram was fined this morning for riding his Ducati in a prohibited lane in northern Bangkok with five biker friends.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833798-newin-chidchob-unmasked-in-ducati-biker-gang/

[webfact]

First MERS case confirmed in Thailand: public health minister
AFP

BANGKOK: -- Thai health officials on Thursday said a 75-year-old man from the Middle East was confirmed to have MERS, the country's first case after a deadly outbreak of the virus hit South Korea.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833808-first-mers-case-confirmed-in-thailand-public-health-minister/

[Lite Beer]

Pope urges world to act before climate change destroys planet

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis on Thursday urged the world to act quickly to prevent "extraordinary" climate change from destroying the planet and said wealthy countries must bear responsibility for creating the problem and for solving it.

Full Story:http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833848-pope-urges-world-to-act-before-climate-change-destroys-planet/

[Lite Beer]

UPDATE:

Thailand reports first confirmed case of deadly MERS virus

THANYARAT DOKSONE, Associated Press

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand confirmed on Thursday its first known case of the deadly MERS virus, a 75-year-old man who recently arrived from Oman for treatment of a heart condition.

Ful Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833808-first-mers-case-confirmed-in-thailand-public-health-minister/?p=9529105#entry9529105

[webfact]

to continue:

Thailand Live Friday 19 Jun 2015

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833874-thailand-live-friday-19-jun-2015/