Dengue fever cases in Thailand have quadrupled in one week
STAFF WRITER



BANGKOK: -- The past week has seen the number of reported Dengue Fever cases in Thailand rise from 583 in 53 provinces to 2,380 in 67 provinces, as of yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888347-dengue-fever-cases-in-thailand-have-quadrupled-in-one-week/

Standard Chartered forecasts Thai economy will grow 4% this year



BANGKOK, 21 January 2016 (NNT) - Standard Chartered Bank (Thailand) has forecast that the Thai economy will be able to expand by 4% this year, due to government investments and tax incentives.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888363-standard-chartered-forecasts-thai-economy-will-grow-4-this-year/

Governor's emails show debate over blame for Flint water
By DAVID EGGERT

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A day after doctors reported high levels of lead in Flint children, Gov. Rick Snyder's top aide told him the "real responsibility" for the city's water issues rested with local government officials, emails released Wednesday showed.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888365-us-governors-emails-show-debate-over-blame-for-flint-water/

US to announce plan for new visa rules for some Europeans
By BRADLEY KLAPPER and ERIC TUCKER

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration will announce as early as Thursday its plan to introduce new visa requirements for European travelers who are dual nationals of Iran, Iraq, Sudan or Syria, or who have visited any of these countries in the last five years.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888367-us-to-announce-plan-for-new-visa-rules-for-some-europeans/

Thai Airways to delay taking delivery of 14 planes to cut costs

* To delay taking delivery of 12 Airbus 350s, 2 Boeing 787s
* Plans to sell 19 offices at home and abroad, 14 planes (Adds comments on asset sale plan)

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888369-thai-airways-to-delay-taking-delivery-of-14-planes-to-cut-costs/

Tiger attacks keeper at 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin's zoo

QUEENSLAND: -- A tiger at an Australian zoo founded by the late conservationist Steve Irwin has attacked one of its keepers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888374-tiger-attacks-keeper-at-crocodile-hunter-steve-irwins-zoo/

Disappearance of Bolivia's No. 2 lake a harbinger
By CARLOS VALDEZ

UNTAVI, Bolivia (AP) — Overturned fishing skiffs lie abandoned on the shores of what was Bolivia's second-largest lake. Beetles dine on bird carcasses and gulls fight for scraps under a glaring sun in what marshes remain.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888377-disappearance-of-bolivias-no-2-lake-a-harbinger/

Democrats end its tie with Bangkok governor



BANGKOK: -- The Democrat Party announced today to end all its tie with Bangkok governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra after its almost three months failed effort to contact him for explanation of sensitive issues

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888392-democrats-end-its-tie-with-bangkok-governor/

Angry 'ex-judge' goes berserk after getting ticket for parking like idiot (VIDEO)
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- A delicious video of a woman having an uncontrollable tantrum after getting a parking ticket has gone viral.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888416-angry-ex-judge-goes-berserk-after-getting-ticket-for-parking-like-idiot/

Military Junta spokesman says arrest of activist is made in a complaisant manner



BANGKOK: -- The military said today security personnel treated a student activist in a complaisant manner during the lawful detention of him last night.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888418-ncpo-spokesman-says-arrest-of-activist-is-made-in-a-complaisant-manner/

Celebration of the life of Ian Douglas AKA Fatboy



KOH SAMUI: -- Most folks will be aware by now and it’s with great sadness that I can inform you that Ian Douglas affectionately known as Fatboy (Geordie Ian) passed away on Monday back in the UK, a great irreplaceable character who will be sorely missed here in Koh Samui and everywhere anyone ever met him.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888422-celebration-of-the-life-of-ian-douglas-aka-fatboy/

UPDATE:

Three More Activists Arrested Over Army Corruption Protest
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter


Police show Chonticha Jaeng-rew her arrest warrant today in front of Thonburi Railway Police Station.

BANGKOK — Police arrested three more activists wanted by the military court for organizing a December protest against alleged corruption in the Royal Thai Army’s construction project.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888258-student-activist-leader-abducted-near-thammasat-university/page-6?p=10335009#entry10335009

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IS radio beams propaganda, threats across rural Afghanistan
By LYNNE O'DONNELL

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Afghan reporters recognized the voice threatening them with death on the Islamic State group's local radio station. It was a former colleague, who knows their names and where they work.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888434-is-radio-beams-propaganda-threats-across-rural-afghanistan/

Thai man in Taiwan confirmed to be country's first case of Zika virus
By Coconuts Bangkok

BANGKOK: -- A Thai man travelling to Taiwan for work has been confirmed to be infected with the mosquito-borne Zika virus.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888439-thai-man-in-taiwan-confirmed-to-be-countrys-first-case-of-zika-virus/

Trade ambassadors urged to meet export target



BANGKOK, 21 January 2016 (NNT) - The Deputy Prime Minister for economic affairs has instructed Thai trade ambassadors worldwide to do their best to help the export sector meet its target this year, despite the global economic slowdown.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888441-thai-trade-ambassadors-urged-to-meet-export-target/

Migratory open-billed storks make rare appearance in Chiang Rai

CHIANG RAI, 21 January 2016 (NNT) – According to the Chiang Rai Provincial Livestock Office, hundreds of migratory open-billed storks are now occupying rice fields in Chiang Rai, having migrated from either Siberia or Upper China.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888443-migratory-open-billed-storks-make-rare-appearance-in-chiang-rai/

Five illegal tour guides arrested in Phuket


Santi Pawai Chief of Ministry of Tourism and Sport Phuket office speaks to the media following the arrests,

PHUKET: -- In a joint operation, officials from Bureau of Tourism Business and Guide Registration, Southern Region 2; Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command and police yesterday (Jan 20) arrested five men for allegedly working as illegal tour guides.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888446-five-illegal-tour-guides-arrested-in-phuket/

Thailand and US to host annual multilateral military training session

BANGKOK, 21 January 2016 (NNT) - Thailand and the United States will co-host the annual multilateral military training codenamed "Cobra Gold" in several areas across the country to promote international cooperation and enhance stability in the region.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888450-cobra-gold-confirmed-for-feb-9/

Cosmos Flower field opens to public in Nan

NAN: -- Nan Irrigation Project has opened an over one Rai field of Cosmos Flowers for the public to visit as a new tourist attraction.

Project Director Chaiprasert Netanong personally planted the flowers late last year with the intention to have them bloom into a new travel attraction this year. The field boasts a range of colors of the blossom, including purple, red, white and pink and is currently in full bloom by the Nan irrigation project.

Nan is well known among travelers during the November through January period for its wealth of flora and attracts many flower enthusiasts who use the season as a photo opportunity.

Chaiprasert pointed out his field may remain in bloom until February of this year due to persisting cool weather. He noted that many of the flowers have begun to produce seeds and will likely propagate on their own.

-- NNT 2016-01-21

UPDATE:

Judge in Parking Rage Video Mentally Ill, Court Spokesman Says
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter


The viral video posted on Wednesday showed the minute when Chidchanok Paensuwan made a public outburst at the Department of Land Transport.

BANGKOK — A court spokesman on Thursday said a judge seen behaving erratically in a viral video suffers from an unspecified mental illness.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888416-angry-ex-judge-goes-berserk-after-getting-ticket-for-parking-like-idiot/page-3#entry10335519

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Norwegian expat recalls horrific knife attack by foreigner in Hua Hin
By Staff Writer



HUA HIN:-- A Norwegian man has recalled the moment he was allegedly stabbed twice in the back during a frenzied attack in Hua Hin.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888465-norwegian-expat-recalls-horrific-knife-attack-by-foreigner-in-hua-hin/

Policeman dies as jobs protests in central Tunisia continue
By Robert Hackwill

TUNISIA -- Protests continue in Kasserine and several other Tunisian cities including the capital as people demonstrate against unemployment and the country’s dire economic situation.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888495-policeman-dies-as-jobs-protests-in-central-tunisia-continue/

French national found dead in Patong guesthouse
Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- A French national was found dead in his Patong guesthouse last night.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888497-french-national-found-dead-in-patong-guesthouse/

Bulgarian skimmer busted in Karon
Sukawin Tanthavanich

PHUKET: -- Police apprehended a Bulgarian ATM skimmer on Monday after a tipoff was received from a bank in Bangkok.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888499-bulgarian-skimmer-busted-in-karon/

Taxi driver escapes death in single vehicle crash
Winai Sarot

PHUKET: -- A taxi driver narrowly escaped death early this morning after he crashed his taxi into a power pole in Thalang.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888508-taxi-driver-escapes-death-in-single-vehicle-crash/

There's still room for growth in Bangkok's property market
Sukhumvit News

BANGKOK -- Despite the challenges Thailand is facing in its economy, it looks as though Bangkok’s property market is standing apart and still proving to be a worthy investment.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888525-theres-still-room-for-growth-in-bangkoks-property-market/

Army bolsters Deep South security
NNT News

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, 21 January 2016 (NNT) – The Fourth Army Region has instructed all security units in the southernmost provinces to beef up the crime prevention and suppression measures.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888529-army-bolsters-deep-south-security/

PM says matters of terrorism must be handled with care
NNT News

THAILAND -- The Prime Minister has indicated that disclosing of information to do with terrorism must be handled with care as it could impact national security.

Full Stort: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888530-pm-says-matters-of-terrorism-must-be-handled-with-care/

Minimum age requirement for jet-ski rental to be implemented in 30 days
Kongleaphy Keam

PHUKET: New jet-ski regulations will now mandate that every renter must be at least 18 years of age to be allowed to operate the vehicle by themselves.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/888535-minimum-age-requirement-for-jet-ski-rental-to-be-implemented-in-30-days/