Phuket Airport launches inter-terminal shuttle to alleviate delays

The Phuket News

 

The inter-terminal shuttle at Phuket Airport departs every five minutes from in front of the car park in front of the new International Terminal, the official said. Photo: Royal Thai Navy

 

PHUKET:-- Officials at Phuket International Airport today (Nov 8) confirmed they are now operating a shuttle bus service from the facility’s car park in front of the new International Terminal to the Domestic Terminal.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952590-phuket-airport-launches-inter-terminal-shuttle-to-alleviate-delays/

Thailand Post assures public of its computer security system

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Thailand Post Company has asked members of the public to have trust and confidence in its security system that their ID numbers they gave to the company during the registration to receive commemorative postcards of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

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PM says he has signed the new draft charter

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha said on Tuesday that he had already signed the new draft Constitution crafted by the Constitution Drafting Committee and endorsed by the National Legislative Assembly.

 

He said the draft charter was completed, endorsed and signed within the 30-day timetable.

 

The next step is for him to present the draft to the new King for final approval before it is published in the Royal Gazette and becomes effective.

 

The prime minister noted that the new King will have 90 days to see through the draft and to give the final approval.

 

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/pm-says-he-has-signed-the-new-draft-charter/

 

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Cabinet OKs six-month extension of free city’s bus and train services

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisit said Tuesday that the extension of the free bus and train services would cost the state 2,268 million baht which are divided into 1,783 million baht for 800 buses operating on 73 routes and 585 million baht nor 152 third-class trains on daily basis.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952613-cabinet-oks-six-month-extension-of-free-city’s-bus-and-train-services/

 

M Pass and Easy Pass linkup boosts users of the tollway

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The linkup between M Pass and Easy Pass toll cards since October 31 has pushed up the number of cars and trips using the two systems, said Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisit on Tuesday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952614-m-pass-and-easy-pass-linkup-boosts-users-of-the-tollway/

 

PM suggests tough action against overloaded trucks

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Transport Ministry has been instructed by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha to get tough with over-loaded trucks blamed for causing damages to the country’s roads, especially rural and inter-provincial roads.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952615-pm-prayut-suggests-tough-action-against-overloaded-trucks/

 

City Hall to push for construction of Gold Line in Thon Buri

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is pushing ahead with the Gold Line elevated rail project from Thon Buri railway station to Klongsarn district office covering a distance of 2.68 kilometres estimated to cost 3.8 billion baht.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952616-bangkok-to-push-for-construction-of-gold-line-in-thon-buri/

 

Police Patrols Increase After K Black Gang Rolls Into Town

by CityNews

 

 

CityNews – Over 120 police patrols were dispatched over the last few days after locals and tourists reported the presence of the K Black gang causing unrest.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952617-police-patrols-increase-after-k-black-gang-rolls-into-chiang-mai/

 

Three web browser alternatives to Chrome, Firefox and IE

BY STAFF WRITER 

 

 

There is little doubt these days that Google Chrome is the king of the browser – both on desktop and mobile platforms.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/three-web-browser-alternatives-to-chrome-firefox-and-ie/18446/

Many sectors help buy rice from farmers

  

LOPBURI, 9 November 2016 (NNT) - Military units have bought rice from farmers directly to cook for their forces. Many provinces have set up the areas where rice farmers can sell their produce to consumers directly. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952618-many-sectors-help-buy-rice-from-farmers/

 

PM: Foreign policy to remain unaffected from US election outcome

  

BANGKOK, 9 November 2016 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has given an assurance that the country's foreign policy won't be affected by the US presidential election outcome as Thailand will continue to cooperate with all countries at all levels. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952619-pm-prayut-foreign-policy-to-remain-unaffected-from-us-election-outcome/

 

NLA makes plans to accommodate Thailand’s aging society

  

BANGKOK, 9 November 2016 (NNT) - The National Legislative Assembly has deliberated on a plan to help the country prepare for an aging society. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952620-nla-makes-plans-to-accommodate-thailand’s-aging-society/

 

EU satisfied with Thailand's solutions to human trafficking

  

BANGKOK, 9 November 2016 (NNT) - The European Union has commended Thailand for its solutions to human trafficking, especially the solutions on reintegration of human trafficking victims back to the society. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952621-eu-satisfied-with-thailands-solutions-to-human-trafficking/

 

PM concerned over flooding, cold snap

  

BANGKOK, 9 November 2016 (NNT) - Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed relevant units to stay vigilant about effects from the flooding conditions in the southern region and cold snaps in the northern provinces. He directed national security units to help the affected people as soon as possible. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952622-pm-prayut-concerned-over-flooding-cold-snap/

 

RID’s ‘Wet and Dry’ Farming technique wins award

  

BANGKOK, 9 November 2016 (NNT) - The Royal Irrigation Department has taken to the stage of the 2nd World Irrigation Forum held in Chiang Mai province to present its research on rice farming with less water. or ‘Wet and Dry’ rice cultivation which won the WatSave Award 2016, telling the forum that the technology has been proven to save water, reduce costs, increase profits and reduce workforce numbers. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952623-rid’s-‘wet-and-dry’-farming-technique-wins-award/

 

No New Year's party on Khaosan Road, say business operators

By Coconuts Bangkok 

 

Photo: Clayton Douglas/ Flickr

 

BANGKOK: -- Despite being Bangkok's most famous place to party, there won't be a New Year's celebration on Khaosan Road this year.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952624-no-new-years-party-on-khaosan-road-say-business-operators/

 

CIMB Thailand sees little difference in effects on Thailand between US presidential candidates

 

  

BANGKOK, 9 November 2016 (NNT) – CIMB Thailand has projected Thai trade will benefit from the conclusion of the United States presidential election regardless of its outcome but noted a win for Donald Trump would have short term impacts on the world’s financial sector. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952625-cimb-thailand-sees-little-difference-in-effects-on-thailand-between-us-presidential-candidates/

 

Ferry Captain, Owner To Be Indicted Thursday For Deadly Accident

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter -

 

Rescue workers on carry away bodies on Sept. 19 near the site In Ayutthaya province where a ferry boat sank a day earlier, killing 28 people.

 

AYUTTHAYA — Two people will be indicted Thursday for a ferry accident that killed 28 people in Ayutthaya province, police said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952626-ferry-captain-owner-to-be-indicted-thursday-for-deadly-ayutthaya-accident/

 

Phuket Bombing Suspect Confesses In Military Court

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter -

November 8, 2016 7:09 pm

   

Alleged Phuket bomber Muhammad Muhi is led to the military court Tuesday in Nakhon Si Thammarat province.

 

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT — A suspect accused of staging a failed bomb attack in Phuket confessed Tuesday in a military court.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952627-phuket-bombing-suspect-confesses-in-military-court/

 

The similarities – and difference – in the rice policies of Yingluck and Prayut
By Nophakhun Limsamarnphun 
The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has followed the path of his predecessors, including former premier Yingluck Shinawatra, in addressing the plight of rice farmers hit hard by a price slump.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952628-the-similarities-–-and-difference-–-in-the-rice-policies-of-yingluck-and-prayut/

 

Thailand must focus on its own foreign affairs, says Prayut
By Wasamon Audjarint 
The Nation 

 

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha

 

BANGKOK" -- Thailand should organise its own domestic affairs before showing interest in the US presidential election, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952629-thailand-must-focus-on-its-own-foreign-affairs-says-prayut/

 

Academic forum to focus on impact of dams in Mekong region
By Piyaporn Wongruang 
The Nation 

 

BANGKOK: -- Political contention, transboundary impacts as well as transboundary management and governance in the Mekong region will be up for serious dialogue and discussion among more than 300 experts, community leaders, as well as government officials from Mekong countries during a three-day forum that kicks off today.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952630-academic-forum-to-focus-on-impact-of-dams-in-mekong-region/

 

Prawit denies report that govt officials' emails hacked
By SAKDA SAMERPHOP 
THE NATION 

 

 

BANGKOK: -- DEFENCE Minister Prawit Wongsuwan denied yesterday that high-ranking government authorities’ emails had been hacked.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952632-prawit-denies-report-that-govt-officials-emails-hacked/

 

Ministry prepares raft of measures to boost rice prices including opening direct markets
By WASAMON AUDJARINT 
THE NATION

 

 

BANGKOK: -- THE COMMERCE Ministry will organise 109 open markets to sell rice paddy in 44 provinces during the 2016-17 production season starting this month to help shore up domestic prices and increase farmers’ bargaining power, according to Commerce Minister Apiradee Tantraporn.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952634-ministry-prepares-raft-of-measures-to-boost-rice-prices-including-opening-direct-markets/

 

Govt PR programme to focus on ‘hot’ issues
By NATTAPHAT PHROMKAEW 
THE NATION 

 

Sansern

 

BANGKOK: -- The Public Relations Department has launched another television programme in an attempt to boost understanding about the government’s work and policies among the people.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952635-govt-pr-programme-to-focus-on-hot-issues/

 

Enough of ruinous road rage, foolish excuses
By The Nation

 

Eyewitness video nabs another celebrity exercising an unearned sense of privilege

 

BANGKOK: -- Acharanat “Nott” Ariyaritwikol appeared to have a bright future ahead of him in show business – until he let road rage bring out the worst in him.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952636-enough-of-ruinous-road-rage-foolish-excuses/

 

Appeal Court upholds sentence for serial child murderer, rapist

November 09, 2016 01:00 
By KESINEE TANGKHIEO 
THE NATION

 

"Nui" or "Ting Tang"

 

BANGKOK: -- THE APPEALS Court yesterday upheld a life sentence for a serial child murderer in his 30s known only as “Nui”, or “Ting Tang”, for sodomising and killing a seven-year-old boy in Loei’s Wang Saphung district on November 10, 2013. The defendant has not been identified by either a surname or registration number.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952637-appeal-court-upholds-sentence-for-serial-child-murderer-rapist/

 

Officials split on Chinese banana farms
By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM, 
AYUTAI NONNITIRAT 
THE NATION

 

 

Ministry and NHRC divided on use of chemicals despite Lao govt closures

 

BANGKOK: -- THAI authorities have said that Chinese-owned banana plantations will be allowed to operate in Chiang Rai despite the government of Laos banning similar farms over serious environmental concerns. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952638-officials-split-on-chinese-banana-farms/

 

Live US election:Clinton beats Trump to the polls and votes early

Robert Hackwill

 

 

WASHINGTON: -- Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton voted early on America’s east coast in brilliant autumn sunshine alongside her husband, the 42nd US president, and the crowd around her was fervently hoping she would be number 45.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952639-live-us-electionclinton-beats-trump-to-the-polls-and-votes-early/

 

Early reactions from voters in North Carolina and Mississippi

Robert Hackwill

 

 

WASHINGTON: -- The American media leapt on voters as they left the polling stations, eager to find out how they had voted and to get an early snapshot of the voting trends. Several chose to focus on key swing states and the South.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952640-early-reactions-from-voters-in-north-carolina-and-mississippi/