Vietnam’s first floating solar power plant project endorsed

 

 

The People’s Committee in southern Binh Thuan province of Vietnam has approved in principle a floating solar power plant on Dam Mai lake, Vietnam News Online reported on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967205-vietnam’s-first-floating-solar-power-plant-project-endorsed/

 

Duterte ends ceasefire as he orders the military to brace for war with the communists

 

President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday ordered the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to prepare for war as he announced the lifting of the government’s unilateral ceasefire with the communist rebels, The Manila Times Online reported on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967206-duterte-ends-ceasefire-as-he-orders-the-military-to-brace-for-war-with-the-communists/

 

Two men die in separate electric shock accidents in Patong 

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

 

The two men were pronounced dead on arrival at Patong Hospital withing the space of half an hour. Photo: The Phuket News file

 

PHUKET: Two male electrical workers have died after receiving electric shocks while fixing appliances in Patong yesterday afternoon (Feb3).

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967208-two-men-die-in-separate-electric-shock-accidents-in-patong/

 

Benz Racing denies any connection with Lao drug lord Xaysana

 

 

Akarakit Worarojcharoendet or well-known as "Benz Racing" yesterday flatly denied any connection with the alleged Lao drug baron Xaysana Keopimpha, 42, and vowed to give narcotic suppression all information and cooperation in the probe.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967209-benz-racing-denies-any-connection-with-lao-drug-lord-xaysana/

 

Trump's monetary policy will affect Thai rice exports – exporters say

 

 

The Thai Rice Exporters Association has now voiced concern about the new US President's monetary policy that could have impact on its currency.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967215-trump-‘s-monetary-policy-will-affect-thai-rice-exports-–-exporters-say/

 

At Snap, cost of hosting sets high bar for revenue growth

BY REUTERS

 

 

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Snap Inc’s initial public offering filing seemed to show a company with a basic math problem: the company’s cost of revenue for 2016 – the amount it had to spend just to keep the messaging service running – was $47 million higher than its $405 million in sales.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/at-snap-cost-of-hosting-sets-high-bar-for-revenue-growth/19696/

 

 

Phuket Gov says nightlife issue to be taken up with PM

Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

Gov Chokchai has asked for strict cooperation from restaurant and bar owners about venue closing times in Phuket. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

PHUKET: A proposal to extend the operating times for nightlife entertainment venues in Phuket will be prepared and presented to Prime Minister Gen Prayuth Chan-o-cha, Phuket Governor Chokchai Dejamornthan has confirmed.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967218-phuket-gov-says-nightlife-issue-to-be-taken-up-with-pm/

 

 

White House investigates leaks of Trump calls to Australia, Mexico

 

A pedestrian looks at a newspaper headline regarding U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull in central Sydney, Australia, February 3, 2017. REUTERS/David Gray

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House is looking into how embarrassing details of President Donald Trump's recent tense phone conversations with his counterparts in Australia and Mexico were leaked to news organizations, White House spokesman Sean Spicer said on Fox News Channel.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967222-white-house-investigates-leaks-of-trump-calls-to-australia-mexico/

 

 

China official says U.S. should stop using Dalai Lama to stir trouble - state media

 

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama addresses a panel discussion on Human Rights on the sides of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, March 11, 2016. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

 

BEIJING (Reuters) - The United States should stop using the Dalai Lama to create trouble for China, a senior Chinese official in charge of Tibet affairs told an influential state-run newspaper.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967224-china-official-says-us-should-stop-using-dalai-lama-to-stir-trouble-state-media/

 

Trump's refugee order triggers protests across Australia

By Harry Pearl and Aaron Bunch

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Thousands of protesters rallied across Australia on Saturday condemning U.S. President Donald Trump's order temporarily barring refugees and nationals from seven countries and demanding an end to Australia's offshore detention of asylum seekers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967225-trumps-refugee-order-triggers-protests-across-australia/

 

Tip of the day: Don’t go out in Pattaya wearing gold, as yet another foreign tourist is robbed

 

 

PATTAYA:-- Another foreign tourist has been robbed in the latest of a spate of necklace snatches to hit the popular resort.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967227-tip-of-the-day-don’t-go-out-in-pattaya-wearing-gold-as-yet-another-foreign-tourist-is-robbed/

 

Two Phuket teenagers stabbed during attempted robbery in Srisoonthorn 

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PHUKET: Two Phuket teenagers were attacked and injured after an attempted robbery by knife-wielding youths in Srisoonthorn yesterday (Feb 3).

 

Full story:  http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967229-two-phuket-teenagers-stabbed-during-attempted-robbery-in-srisoonthorn/

 

Somkid urges more investments in Myanmar to ease impact from US TPP pullout

 

Deputy Prime Minister  Somkid Jatusripitak yesterday urged more Thais to invest in Myanmar to alleviate economic impact after the United States officially pulled out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967230-somkid-urges-more-investments-in-myanmar-to-ease-impact-from-us-tpp-pullout/

 

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