Aussie tourist arrested for bank robbery

BANGKOK: -- An Australian tourist held up a commercial bank at Saphan Kwai with a toy gun and made off with 170,000 baht in cash this morning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/864022-australian-tourist-arrested-for-bank-robbery-in-saphan-kwai/

Obituary for Craig Knowles
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- Craig Knowles, an Australian journalist who was part of the original Nation TV team, died suddenly in Bangkok recently. He was 52.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/864026-obituary-for-australian-journalist-craig-knowles/

Thaivisa Video News - 19th October 2015



The Thaivisa Weekday News Bulletin brings you a daily dose of the biggest news stories from Thailand and around the world.

Today:

BORDER FACE RECOGNITION INSTALLED
BANGKOK POLICE RAID PATTAYA
THAI POLICE OFFICERS AXED
POLICE IMPERSONATOR ARRESTED

view the bulletin here: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/864029-thaivisa-video-news-19th-october-2015/

UPDATE:

Khao Yai elephants spare the life of a motorcyclist

BANGKOK: -- A motorcyclist narrowly escaped death after angry elephants walking on the road in Khao Yai national park were annoyed by the sound of motorcycle and encircled him.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/864014-biker-begs-for-life-after-khao-yai-elephants-corner-him-video/#entry9981376

Singha Heir Denies Grudge Against Chang Beer
By Teeranei Charuvastra
Staff Reporter

BANGKOK — When controversy erupted earlier this month involving celebrities, social media and beer, the public had an unlikely source to thank for the full-blown media convulsion that ensued.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/864032-singha-heir-denies-grudge-against-chang-beer/

Bloomberg, Bangkok Bank, PTT to hold 2nd Asean Business Summit in Bangkok
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Bloomberg, Bangkok Bank, PTT Group and the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) will hold the second Bloomberg ASEAN Business Summit on December 3 and 4 at the Siam Kempinski Hotel.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/864034-bloomberg-bangkok-bank-ptt-to-hold-2nd-asean-business-summit-in-bangkok/

Ministry of Education ready to improve Thai education



BANGKOK, 19 October 2015 (NNT)- After presenting its policy presenting to all of its education offices, the Ministry of Education is ready to raise the standards of Thai education.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/864043-ministry-of-education-ready-to-improve-thai-education/

Govt confirms no plastic found in examined algae samples

BANGKOK, 19 October 2014 (NNT) -- No plastic has been found in algae samples inspected by the Department of Medical Sciences.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/864067-thai-govt-confirms-no-plastic-found-in-examined-algae-samples/

NLA president admits he did not expect protest against Mr Nut’s appointment



BANGKOK: -- National Legislative Assembly president Pornpetch Vichitchoalachai admitted Monday that he was responsible for proposing Mr Nut Phasuk to replace House secretary-general Chare Panpruang without any anticipation that the proposed reshuffle would provoke an uproar among House officials.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/864069-nla-president-admits-he-did-not-expect-protest-against-mr-nuts-appointment/

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Pheu Thai wants OAG to investigate ThaiHealth’s funding for Isra Institute



BANGKOK: -- The Pheu Thai party has demanded the Office of the Auditor-General to investigate the extension of funding to the Isra Institute’s Media Development Foundation’s training programme for media executives by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/864072-pheu-thai-wants-oag-to-investigate-thaihealths-funding-for-isra-institute/

to continue:

Thailand Live Tuesday 20 Oct 2015

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/864120-thailand-live-tuesday-20-oct-2015/