webfact Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Passenger restrained, strapped to his seat after attacking flight attendantMELBOURNE, Australia - A passenger allegedly attacked a flight attendant on an Etihad flight from Abu Dhabi to Australia after he was told he wasn't allowed to smoke on the plane. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833907-passenger-restrained-strapped-to-his-seat-after-attacking-flight-attendant/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 2.2 million tablets of ya baa seized from roadside bushesCHIANG RAI: -- About 2.2 million tablets of methamphetamine or ya baa and 10 kilogrammes of Ice (crystal meth) were found dumped in the bushes about 200 metres from a main road in Mae Lao district of Chiang Rai on Thursday.Mae Lao police said they were alerted of the presence of several bags dumped in the bushes and a police team was rushed to the scene to investigate. When they opened up the bags they found the ya baa and Ice.The drugs were believed to be intentionally dumped in the bushes by drug traffickers to avoid police detection and to be picked up later to be delivered to the buyers.Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/2-2-million-tablets-of-ya-baa-seized-from-roadside-bushes -- Thai PBS 2015-06-19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - Denmark Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt concedes defeat in parliamentary election. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - Danish center-right opposition leader declares victory in parliamentary election. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Denmark's center-right opposition wins electionJAN M. OLSEN, Associated PressCOPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark's center-right opposition won a parliamentary election after strong gains by an anti-immigration party that wants to limit the European Union's influence over the small Nordic country, official results showed. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833909-denmarks-center-right-opposition-wins-election/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 UPDATE: NRC opposed to legalizing casinos in ThailandBANGKOK, 19 June 2015 (NNT)- A National Reform Council (NRC) member opposes the idea that Thailand should open a casino to stimulate economic growth. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833879-strong-public-reaction-to-proposal-on-legalising-casinos-in-thailand/#entry9529828 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) - Texas has executed Gregory Russeau for 2001 robbery and slaying of 75-year-old man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Boko Haram attacks villages in Niger, 40 dead, says officialDALATOU MAMANE, Associated PressNIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Militants from the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram crossed the border and attacked two towns in neighboring Niger, setting homes ablaze and killing at least 40 people, a local government official said Thursday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833926-boko-haram-attacks-villages-in-niger-40-dead-says-official/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 US visa computer glitch to last 'until next week'WASHINGTON: -- A computer glitch that has halted all US visa applications is expected to remain until next week, a government spokesman said last night. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833927-us-visa-computer-glitch-to-last-until-next-week/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 NBC removes Brian Williams from 'Nightly News'By DAVID BAUDERNEW YORK (AP) — NBC said Thursday that Brian Williams will not return to his job as "Nightly News" anchor following his suspension for misrepresenting himself, but will be given a second chance with the company as a breaking news anchor at the cable network MSNBC. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833929-us-nbc-removes-brian-williams-from-nightly-news/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Clinton says US must face 'hard truths' about guns, raceBy NICHOLAS RICCARDILAS VEGAS (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton said Thursday the country has to face "hard truths" about guns and race in the wake of a shooting at a historically black church in South Carolina that left nine dead. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833931-clinton-says-us-must-face-hard-truths-about-guns-race/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Hospitals urged to allow patients to buy their own medicinesBANGKOK, 19 June 2015 (NNT)-The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has instructed hospitals to allow patients to buy their own medicines in a bid to solve overpriced drugs sold in the hospitals. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833935-thai-hospitals-urged-to-allow-patients-to-buy-their-own-medicines/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 House revives Obama's trade agenda, struggle moves to SenateBy CHARLES BABINGTON and DAVID ESPOWASHINGTON (AP) — The House dramatically rescued President Barack Obama's trade agenda from near oblivion Thursday, and supporters urged the Senate to finish the job and give him a signature achievement in his final years in office. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833938-house-revives-obamas-trade-agenda-struggle-moves-to-senate/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 83 year-old Thai mother stabs son to death[Photo credit: Manager Online]Kanchanaburi:- An 83-year-old mother stabbed her son to death in an apparent self-defense after her 53-year-old drunk son was about to beat her like in the past, police said. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833939-83-year-old-thai-mother-stabs-son-to-death/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 SET falls 0.34 to 1,507.70 points at the start of trade this morning /Bangkok Post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Deaths of Foreigners Shrouded in Mystery News by Khmer Times/Jack Laurenson SIHANOUKVILLE (Khmer Times) – An inquest in the United Kingdom to determine the cause of death of British tourist Peter Riley, following his mysterious death in Sihanoukville was adjourned this week to allow his body to be cremated in Jersey, England. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833947-deaths-of-british-nationals-in-cambodia-shrouded-in-mystery/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 DBD: 17% increase in business closures seen in MayBANGKOK, 19 June 2015 (NNT) – The Department of Business Development (DBD) under the Ministry of Commerce has reported a decrease in business registrations in May, whereas business closures were on the rise due to stricter regulation of lottery vendors. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833952-thai-dbd-17-increase-in-business-closures-seen-in-may/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Aussie tourist found dead in Patong hotelEakkapop ThongtubMedical staff inspect the scene. Photo:PHUKET: -- Police are investigating to confirm whether or not an Australian man found dead in a Patong hotel room last night (June 18) died of natural causes. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833953-aussie-tourist-found-dead-in-patong-hotel/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Vietnam waives visa for 5 Europe countries to boost tourismHANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam will waive the need for tourist visas for five more European countries in a bid to boost its ailing tourism industry. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833956-vietnam-waives-visa-for-5-europe-countries-to-boost-tourism/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Ministry quarantines more than 10 people having close contacts with Omani patientBANGKOK: -- The Public Health Ministry has quarantined more than 10 people who have close contact with the Mers-infected Omani patient on the same flight to Bangkok while advising others to take leave and stay at homes and report their conditions daily to public health officials. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833959-mers-thai-ministry-quarantines-more-than-10-people-having-close-contacts-with-omani-patient/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 National police launch probe into racist Leicester FB orgyBy Coconuts BangkokBANGKOK: -- Thai police have launched an investigation into a trio of British footballers who appeared in a sex video in which they made racially derisive comments to a Thai woman. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833980-thailands-national-police-launch-probe-into-racist-leicester-fb-orgy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Red flagging Thai aviation safety is normal procedureBANGKOK: -- Announcement by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on its official website that it was red-flagging Thailand for its failure to address significant safety concerns (SSC) within the 90 day deadline was a normal procedure but will stem regional civil aviation authorities to make more stringent check on the Thai aviation safety protocols. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833983-red-flagging-thai-aviation-safety-is-normal-procedure/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Rare whale shark spotted near Pattaya PATTAYA:--A rare whale shark was captured on video in the waters off Pattaya. Terawatt Thongchai, an 18-year-old crewman on a tourist boat based at the Ocean Marina Yacht Club said he was working June 6 on board a yacht taking a group of tourists to explore Koh Larn. They stopped between Tawaen Beach and Koh Sak for the tourists to fish and enjoy the scenery and received a rare and unexpected sight. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833982-rare-whale-shark-spotted-near-pattaya/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Jordanian deported after trying to extend fake visa PATTAYA:--A Jordanian man who took a fake passport to the Chonburi Immigration Office to have a fake visa extended was arrested and deported after officials recognized the obvious forgery. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833987-jordanian-deported-after-trying-to-extend-fake-visa/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Unlicenced Phuket driver wrecks mother's car in early morning crashEakkapop ThongtubThe driver was lucky to escape with only minor injuries.PHUKET: -- An 18-year-old unlicenced male driver was lucky to espower cablescape with only minor injuries when he crashed his mother̕s car into an electricity pylon on Chao Fa East Rd in the early hours of Wednesday morning (June 17). Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833990-unlicenced-phuket-driver-wrecks-mothers-car-in-early-morning-crash/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Thai embassy: no Thais in South Korean come down with MersBANGKOK, 19 June 2015 (NNT)-The Thai embassy in Seoul has revealed that, according to the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) Control Center in South Korean, 4 more people have succumbed to death and 3 more have been infected with Mers.That brings the number of deaths in South Korea to 23, and to 165 the number of people infected by the virus. However, there have been no reports of Thais coming down with the disease or being in quarantine.The embassy has also assured that the infection only occurs within hospitals where patients are being quarantined and treated.-- NNT 2015-06-19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 SRT to lease out Makkasan land to Finance Ministry for commercial developmentBANGKOK: -- The State Railway of Thailand’s land at Makkasan is likely to be leased out to the Finance Ministry for long-term commercial development which is expected to generate 50 billion baht revenue for the SRT to settle its huge debts. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/833997-srt-to-lease-out-makkasan-land-to-finance-ministry-for-commercial-development/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Poll shows most people oppose legalizing casinos BANGKOK: -- More than half of the respondents in a poll conducted by Bangkok University oppose legalizing casinos on the grounds that gambling is immoral and bad and, therefore, casinos should not be allowed to be set up here. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/834017-poll-shows-most-people-oppose-legalizing-casinos/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Phuket earthquake disaster drill gets green lightThe Phuket News Vice Governor Somkiet confirmed that the mass earthquake emergency-response drill next week will go ahead PHUKET: Vice Governor Somkiet Sangkhaosutthirak has confirmed that the mass earthquake emergency-response drill to be held in Thalang next week will go ahead as scheduled on June 24-26. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/834020-phuket-earthquake-disaster-drill-gets-green-light/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Seminar: BKK is sinking at 10 mm/year with the worst subsidence in Ramkhamhaeng areaBANGKOK: -- Bangkok is sinking by an average of 10 mm per annum with the worst incidence of land subsidence in Ramkhamhaeng area which is sinking at a rate of two centimeters per year, said Mr Sucharit Khunthanakulwong, chief of the water engineering department of engineering faculty of Chuulalongkorn University, on Friday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/834026-seminar-bkk-is-sinking-at-10-mmyear-with-the-worst-subsidence-in-ramkhamhaeng-area/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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