Mo Chit 2 bus terminal to remain at Chatuchak

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Mo Chit 2 bus terminal will not be relocated to Rangsit in Bangkok's northern outskirt but remain at same place and will become even greater.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951641-mo-chit-2-bus-terminal-to-remain-at-chatuchak/

 

260 migrant workers arrested at direct-sale seminar in city hotel

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Over 260 migrant workers, mostly Cambodians, were rounded up and charged after a combined force of labour officials, police and soldiers raided a hotel in Bangkok last night.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951642-260-migrant-workers-arrested-at-direct-sale-seminar-in-a-bangkok-hotel/

 

Indonesian police: At least 20 dead in boat capsizing 

 

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian police say at least 20 people have died after a boat carrying migrant workers capsized off the island of Batam.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951644-indonesian-police-at-least-20-dead-in-boat-capsizing/

 

Rescue teams search for Russian man missing at Similan Islands

Yutthawat Lekmak

 

Yacht captain Vladimir Komogorov said he circled Koh Miang twice looking for his friend Alexey Stashkov, but failed to find him. Photo: Royal Thai Navy

 

PHUKET: -- Marine Police and Royal Thai Navy rescue teams today are continuing their search for missing Russian national Alexey Stashkov, who disappeared from a yacht at the Similan Islands on Monday (Oct 31).

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951645-rescue-teams-search-for-russian-man-missing-at-similan-islands/

 

Fire breaks out at Phuket Town restaurant, second floor gutted

The Phuket News

 

The fire at the Moo Krob Khun Yai restaurant left the entire second floor gutted. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: A fire which broke out at a restaurant in Phuket Town last night (Nov 1) left the entire second floor of the property gutted. However, there were no reports of fatalities or injuries and the estimated damage costs have yet to be confirmed.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951651-fire-breaks-out-at-phuket-town-restaurant-second-floor-gutted/

 

Tag Heuer unveils world’s most expensive smartwatch

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

The latest smartwatch from iconic watchmaker Tag Heuer is aimed at people with very deep pockets.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/tag-heuer-unveils-worlds-most-expensive-smartwatch/18317/

Gov’t to provide tax discount for EDC installed shops

  

BANGKOK, 2 November 2016 (NNT) – The Cabinet has approved a scheme to provide tax discount for companies investing in the installation of EDC payment terminals in an attempt to promote E-Payment nationwide, says PMO official. 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951663-thai-govt-to-provide-tax-discount-for-edc-installed-shops/

 

Five years for molester of American tourist

Kongleaphy Keam

 

 

KRABI:-- The Thai man who sexually assaulted 23-year-old American tourist Hannah Michel Gavios on September 1, resulting in her falling down a 45-meter cliff at Railay Bay in Krabi, has been sentenced to five years in jail.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951678-five-years-for-molester-of-american-tourist/

Low turnout for 2nd Tranlee asset auction

Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

PHUKET:-- A second round of auctioning off assets seized from the defunct Tranlee Travel Co at the Phuket Municipality office yesterday attracted little interest from potential buyers.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951679-low-turnout-for-2nd-tranlee-asset-auction/

 

A suspected bomber admits he planted a bomb in Phuket’s Paradise market

 

 

One of the two suspected militants arrested by police for alleged involvement in the bombing and arson attacks in seven southern provinces during August 10-12 broke down into tears during police interrogation and reportedly confessed to committing the crime on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951684-a-suspected-bomber-admits-he-planted-a-bomb-in-phuket’s-paradise-market/

Fireworks banned in Bangkok’s public parks during Loy Krathong

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

Photo: Amazing Thai Tour

 

Loy Krathong this year will be celebrated without entertainment and fireworks as Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is toning down the festivities out of respect for the late HM King Bhumibol.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951686-fireworks-banned-in-bangkok’s-public-parks-during-loy-krathong/

Man rescued from sunken car in Phetchabun after ignoring flood warning

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

 

Police radio JS100 published photos of a man being rescued from his sunken car in Phetchaburi province last night. The province has been suffering from flood for weeks.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951687-man-rescued-from-sunken-car-in-phetchabun-after-ignoring-flood-warning/

 

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