That's the tree that's gonna make us rich, claim Nakhon Pathom villagers

 

Image: Sanook

 

NAKHON PATHOM: -- It is a finger pointing picture with a difference - this time it is villagers saying: "That is the tree that is going to make us rich!"

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940354-thats-the-tree-thats-gonna-make-us-rich-claim-nakhon-pathom-villagers/

 

Smoking banned for drivers and passengers of taxi cabs

  

BANGKOK, 30 August 2016 (NNT) – The Land Transport Department and Department of Disease Control (DDC) have jointly mandated that taxi cabs be non-smoking zones, barring both drivers and passengers from smoking in the vehicles effective this September 1 onward. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940356-smoking-banned-for-drivers-and-passengers-of-taxi-cabs/

 

That is the pussy pervert - sickened neighbors point to Chinese man in bizarre cat torture case

 

Image: Daily News

 

BANGKOK: -- A bizarre case of a Chinese man torturing cats in the Din Daeng area of Bangkok has come to light.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940358-that-is-the-pussy-pervert-sickened-neighbors-point-to-chinese-man-in-bizarre-cat-torture-case/

 

TNSC calls on central bank to limit baht appreciation to 34.5/USD

  

BANGKOK, 30 August 2016 (NNT) - The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) is calling on the Bank of Thailand to limit the baht’s appreciation to 34.5 baht per US dollar, as exports over the past seven months have contracted by 2 percent year-on-year. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940364-tnsc-calls-on-central-bank-to-limit-baht-appreciation-to-345usd/

 

PM encourages Thais to wear traditional attire, promotes Herb Expo

  

BANGKOK, 30 August 2016 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has urged the general public to wear Thai attire to in order to celebrate Thai identity. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940366-pm-encourages-thais-to-wear-traditional-attire-promotes-herb-expo/

 

Ports to be outfitted with monitoring equipment to tackle illegal fishing

  

BANGKOK, 30 August 2016 (NNT) - Thailand’s efforts to tackle illegal fishing are nearing completion, as it hastens to install new monitoring technology at over 900 ports. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940369-thai-ports-to-be-outfitted-with-monitoring-equipment-to-tackle-illegal-fishing/

 

Police looking for parents of newborn left in box at Phuket temple

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Staff from Vachira Phuket Hospital confirmed that the abandoned newborn boy is in good health. Photo: Rawai Municipality

 

PHUKET: -- Police are checking CCTV for the person who abandoned a newborn baby boy in rice cooker box at a Phuket temple this morning (Aug 30).

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940370-police-looking-for-parents-of-newborn-left-in-box-at-phuket-temple/

 

 

Prayuth wants Thais to dress in traditional costumes

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

Viral photos of the woman credited with starting the traditional costume movement.

 

Today, junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha announced that he wants Thai people to wear traditional costumes more often, even if they are inexpensive ones.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940366-pm-encourages-thais-to-wear-traditional-attire-promotes-herb-expo/?do=findComment&comment=11099728

 

British Embassy quietly trying to sell their downtown home for THB18 billion

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

The British Embassy from above. Photo: Aey SrirathSomsawat/Facebook

 

Most expats are familiar with the British Embassy on Wireless Road in Ploenchit. The gracious old buildings have been the setting for many a British garden party and get-together over the years.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940396-british-embassy-quietly-trying-to-sell-their-downtown-home-for-thb18-billion/

Thailand's first halal hotel hopes to help boost Muslim arrivals

By Reuters

 

Photo: Reuters

 

The first halal hotel in Thailand was opened in Bangkok with hopes of attracting more Muslim visitors and boosting one of the few bright spots in its economy.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940398-thailands-first-halal-hotel-hopes-to-help-boost-muslim-arrivals/

Nativist learns Mahanakhon designed by top foreign architect, complains to govt

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter

 

 

BANGKOK — As Bangkok’s shiny new building currently wins attention and plaudits, there’s at least one person unhappy about it.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940399-nativist-learns-mahanakhon-designed-by-top-foreign-architect-complains-to-govt/

Regime moves to ease drug laws starting with meth, marijuana

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

Police commandos search the bedroom of a suspected drug dealer in Bangkok in a Nov. 10, 2015, file photo.

 

BANGKOK — The penalties and restrictions on marijuana and methamphetamines will be relaxed by year’s end, according the nation’s top drug enforcement official.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940400-regime-moves-to-ease-drug-laws-starting-with-meth-marijuana/

Pharrell Williams in Bangkok to announce partnership with Dean & Deluca

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

Photo: Dean & Deluca

 

Pharrell Williams, along with his parents, was at MahaNakhon, Thailand's tallest building, last night to announce his partnership with restaurant and gourmet grocery store Dean & Deluca. The collab will be a product line inspired by his family's recipes.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940403-pharrell-williams-in-bangkok-to-announce-partnership-with-dean-deluca/

Public outcry stops demolition of Vachira Hospital buildings

Sukawin Tanthavanich

 

 

PHUKET:-- Vachira Hospital administrators have reached an agreement with concerned community members and employees over the proposed demolition of historic 100-year-old buildings and their surrounding mahogany trees.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940411-public-outcry-stops-demolition-of-vachira-hospital-buildings/

No human trafficking in Phuket, says Labour minister

The Phuket News

 

 

PHUKET:-- No migrant worker adults or children who are victims of human trafficking have been found in Phuket’s fishing industry, Labour Minister Gen Sirichai Distakul has declared.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940413-no-human-trafficking-in-phuket-says-labour-minister/

 

Man shot during Phuket police chase

Darawan Naknakhon

 

 

PHUKET:-- One man was shot during a police chase after the man and an accomplice allegedly carried out a gun threat on residents in Chalong this morning (Aug 30).

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940414-man-shot-during-phuket-police-chase/

Thailand places fourth in World Youth Scrabble Championship

 

A young Thai student placed fourth in the MSI English language World Youth Scrabble Championship that concluded in Lille, France yesterday.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940425-thailand-places-fourth-in-world-youth-scrabble-championship/

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