All TV and radio channels to return to own programming but with no entertainment and emotional contents

 

 

The government last night issued a statement allowing all television and radio channels to broadcast their own programmes after last night's live broadcast.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948983-all-tv-and-radio-channels-to-return-to-own-programming-but-with-no-entertainment-and-emotional-contents/

A personal reflection on the dark week that was in Thailand

Gerry Carter

 

 

When I arrived in Thailand the best part of 35 years ago one of the starkest contrasts was in the public perception of the Royal Family I had left behind in the UK and how the Thais perceived their own beloved monarch.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948995-a-personal-reflection-on-the-dark-week-that-was-in-thailand/

 

Their Majesties of Bhutan arrive to pay respects to late King of Thailand

The Nation/Kuensel
Asia News Network

 

 

Bangkok - His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen of Bhutan have arrived in Bangkok on Saturday to pay personal respects to His Majesty the Late King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949007-their-majesties-of-bhutan-arrive-to-pay-respects-to-late-king-of-thailand/

 

Crowds gather to witness enormous hauls of fish

Chutharat Plerin

 

 

PHUKET: Local fishermen at Patong showed off their enormous hauls of fish this morning, photos of which went viral on social media.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949008-crowds-gather-to-witness-enormous-hauls-of-fish/

 

Dusit Throne Hall to open to public to pay respect to HM the King

 

 

BANGKOK:-- The Bureau of the Royal Household announced on Saturday that members of the public are allowed to enter Dusit Throne Hall in the Grand Palace to pay respect to the late His Majesty the King as of October 28 starting at 1 pm.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949009-dusit-throne-hall-to-open-to-public-to-pay-respect-to-hm-the-king/

 

Six More Arrests In Bangkok Terror Raid

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

Police commandos raid a building Monday in Bangkok as part of a counterterrorism operation.

 

BANGKOK — Police operations in connection with reports of an plot to detonate car bombs in the capital city continued Saturday, with six more people taken into custody, bringing the known number of people in detention to 21.

 

Full story:  http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949010-six-more-arrests-in-bangkok-terror-raid/

 

Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn Meets With Regent, Will Take Throne

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn presides over the royal ploughing ceremony May 9 in Bangkok. Image: Royal Household Bureau

 

BANGKOK — Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn had an audience with head privy councilor Prem Tinsulanonda who is now regent for Thailand’s vacant throne, junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha announced in a televised broadcast Saturday night.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949011-crown-prince-vajiralongkorn-meets-with-regent-will-take-throne/

 

UNHCR Thailand launches ‘Nobody Left Outside’

The Nation 

 

BANGKOK:-- The Thailand office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees recently launched the global campaign “Nobody Left Outside” to raise funds for providing shelters for refugees around the world.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949012-unhcr-thailand-launches-‘nobody-left-outside’/

 

Five social enterprises win Banpu honours

The Nation 

 

BANGKOK:-- The winners are TP Packaging Solutions, a distributor of environmentally friendly packaging; Relationflip, an online psychologist database; We Listen, an online platform with active listeners for people with stress and mental illness; Yellow Hello, a manufacturer of organic soy milk with zero waste in its production and supply chain; and The Guidelight, a provider of audio books for the blind.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949013-five-social-enterprises-win-banpu-honours/

 

Bhaya backs cleanup of VN’s Halong Bay

The Nation

 

Cruise operator Bhaya Group says it is asserting its position as the primary tourism-sector player in northeastern Vietnam’s Halong Bay by launching a series of initiatives to protect the Unesco World Heritage-listed bay’s iconic limestone-pillar-studded seascape while contributing to the economic development of the region.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949014-bhaya-backs-cleanup-of-vn’s-halong-bay/

 

Sermsuk gets ‘Carbon Footprint’ certification

The Nation

 

Sermsuk, led by operations director Peerapong Krincha, and associate marketing director Prangnee Chaipidaj, recently received “Corporate Carbon Footprint” certification from General Surasak Kanjanakul, minister of natural resources and environment, in recognition for being a climate-neutral company.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949015-sermsuk-gets-‘carbon-footprint’-certification/

 

Wissanu spells out Regent’s role

THE SUNDAY NATION

 

 

BANGKOK:-- DEPUTY Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam has clarified the role of the ‘Regent pro tempore’ during the accession to the throne after confusion and doubt about the process spread on social media since His Majesty the King’s passing.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949016-wissanu-spells-out-regent’s-role/

 

An honest ruler honestly appraised

The Nation 

 

 

‘A LIFE’S WORK’, RELEASED AT THE END OF 2011, REMAINS THE MOST FRANK ASSESSMENT OF HIS MAJESTY KING BHUMIBOL ADULYADEJ - AND THUS THE MOST ENDEARING

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949018-an-honest-ruler-honestly-appraised/

 

UK to accept children from Calais Jungle camp 'within days'

Luke Barber

 

 

British and French officials have begun the process of registering unaccompanied children at the Calais Jungle migrant camp with a view to allowing them to join relatives in the UK.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949019-uk-to-accept-children-from-calais-jungle-camp-within-days/

 

'Historic' climate change deal reached in Rwanda

Luke Barber

 

 

An historic accord has been reached by over 150 nations to cut back on greenhouse gases used in refrigerators and air conditioners.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949020-historic-climate-change-deal-reached-in-rwanda/

 

US condemns ''failed'' North Korea ballistic missile test

 

 

The US military has condemned a ‘‘failed’‘ North Korean test launch of an intermediate ballistic missile near the northwestern city of Kusong.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949021-us-condemns-failed-north-korea-ballistic-missile-test/

 

Ukrainian astronomer and famous comet researcher Klim Churyumov dies at 79

Joanna Gill

 

The world of astronomy has lost one of its stars.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949022-ukrainian-astronomer-and-famous-comet-researcher-klim-churyumov-dies-at-79/

 

Dozens killed in Baghdad suicide blast

 

 

Dozens of people have been killed in Iraq following multiple attacks in Baghdad and across the country.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949024-dozens-killed-in-baghdad-suicide-blast/

 

Turkey-backed rebels begin assault on ISIL at prophesied 'apocalypse' site

Luke Barber

 

 

Turkey-backed Syrian rebels have begun attacking the ISIL-held village of Dabiq.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949025-turkey-backed-rebels-begin-assault-on-isil-at-prophesied-apocalypse-site/

 

Diplomatic talks between US and Russia resume in Switzerland to discuss Syria peace.

Luke Barber

 

 

Syria peace talks have resumed in Switzerland after the failure of a short-lived ceasefire that led the US to break of diplomatic discussions with Russia.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949026-diplomatic-talks-between-us-and-russia-resume-in-switzerland-to-discuss-syria-peace/

 

Cavani gifted a goal as PSG beats struggling Nancy 2-1 

JEROME PUGMIRE, AP Sports Writer

 

PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani is in prolific scoring form these days and hardly needs any help from his opponents.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949027-cavani-gifted-a-goal-as-psg-beats-struggling-nancy-2-1/

 

Man City pays the penalty in 1-1 draw with Everton

STEVE DOUGLAS, AP Sports Writer

 

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — It might be time for Manchester City to start practicing penalties.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949028-man-city-pays-the-penalty-in-1-1-draw-with-everton/

 

Dzeko scores again as Roma wins 3-1 at Napoli 

DANIELLA MATAR, Associated Press

 

MILAN (AP) — Roma forward Edin Dzeko has a point to prove.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949029-dzeko-scores-again-as-roma-wins-3-1-at-napoli/

 

Messi scores with 3rd touch on successful return from injury

JOSEPH WILSON, Associated Press

 

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Three touches of the ball were all Lionel Messi needed to score for Barcelona on Saturday, showing that he is ready to take on his former coach Pep Guardiola in the Champions League.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949030-messi-scores-with-3rd-touch-on-successful-return-from-injury/

 

Thai government: Prime minister was not the one leading the Royal Funeral Procession

 

 

BANGKOK:-- Government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd has said that contrary to online rumors the prime minister was not the person on a motorbike leading the Royal Funeral Procession from Sirirat Hospital to the Grand Palace on Friday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949031-thai-government-prime-minister-was-not-the-one-leading-the-royal-funeral-procession/

 

REMINDER: No alcohol sales on Sunday because of Buddhist lent: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948710-updated-info-on-closures-changes-and-protocol-during-the-mourning-period/?do=findComment&comment=11245275

 

Bradley makes losing start to life in Premier League

STEVE DOUGLAS, AP Sports Writer

 

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Welcome to the Premier League, Bob Bradley.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949032-bradley-makes-losing-start-to-life-in-premier-league/

 

Bayern held again in Bundesliga, now 3 games without a win

CIARAN FAHEY, Associated Press

 

BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich's early-season euphoria has vanished after a 2-2 draw at 10-man Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga on Saturday for the German giant's third consecutive game without a win.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949034-bayern-held-again-in-bundesliga-now-3-games-without-a-win/

 

Chelsea beats Leicester 3-0 in English Premier League

 

LONDON (AP) — Leicester slumped to another big defeat before a Champions League game, losing 3-0 to Chelsea in the English Premier League on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949035-chelsea-beats-leicester-3-0-in-english-premier-league/

 

TAT advice on the Royal Religious Rites and status of attractions and events during the Mourning Period

 

 

As Thailand is currently in a period of national mourning after the passing of the beloved monarch His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, many thousands of mourners have gathered around the Grand Palace in Bangkok to be present for the royal religious rites and ceremonies taking place and to pay their respects to the father of the nation. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949033-tat-advice-on-the-royal-religious-rites-and-status-of-attractions-and-events-during-the-mourning-period/