Thai man, 24, in ICU following Phuket motorbike crash 

Yutthawat Lekmak

 

 

PHUKET: A 24-year-old Thai man is in a serious condition in Vachira Phuket Hosptal’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) following a motorbike accident in Wichit yesterday afternoon.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968387-thai-man-24-in-icu-following-phuket-motorbike-crash/

The week that was in Thailand news: A Thai snowball’s chance in Hell.

 

 

Very little surprised me this week. In fact I was constantly muttering to myself – come on Thaivisa, tell me something I don’t know. Some chance.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968402-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-a-thai-snowball’s-chance-in-hell/

 

Australian man, 49, jumps from eighteenth floor of Sathorn hotel

 

Image: Thairath

 

Police said a 49 year old Australian man jumped to his death from the 18th floor of a hotel in Sathorn Tai Road, Bangkok yesterday morning.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968414-australian-man-49-jumps-from-eighteenth-floor-of-sathorn-hotel/

 

Foreign thieves are robbing us blind, complains Thai shop owner

 

Image: Thairath

 

A Thai shopkeeper has gone online to complain about foreign tourist thieves stealing from her shop and other stores at a popular beach.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968415-foreign-thieves-are-robbing-us-blind-complains-thai-shop-owner/

 

Bangkok public transport complaints: Taxis top list - refusing customers still champ!

 

Image: Thairath

 

The Bangkok land transport department has released figures for complaints made over the last four months.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968416-bangkok-public-transport-complaints-taxis-top-list-refusing-customers-still-champ/

 

Samui residents: Bangkok airways are a rip off!

 

Image: Daily News

 

A Samui residents' association gathered at the Rama V monument on the island yesterday to air grievances about Bangkok Airways.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968418-samui-residents-bangkok-airways-are-a-rip-off/

 

Security tightened at Thai-Malaysia border

By JESSADA SIRIYOTHAI,
SANTIPAP RAMASOOT
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

SECURITY on the Thailand-Malaysia border has been tightened to deter drug smuggling, after Malaysian authorities captured a suspected member of alleged Lao drug lord Xaysana Keopimpha’s network.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968419-security-tightened-at-thai-malaysia-border/

 

Thaworn urges junta to admit past errors

By THE SUNDAY NATION

 

A VETERAN POLITICIAN from the Democrat Party urged the junta government yesterday to take a good look at |them-selves and admit past mistakes in order to achieve reconciliation.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968420-thaworn-urges-junta-to-admit-past-errors/

 

Most doubt reports of bids to kill PM, Prawit: survey

By The Sunday Nation

 

Most people are not convinced there have been attempts to try to assassinate Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha or his deputy Prawit Wongsuwan, a survey has found.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968421-most-doubt-reports-of-bids-to-kill-pm-prawit-survey/

 

‘Valentines a video day’

By The Sunday Nation

 

Google yesterday revealed that Thais love watching videos on Valentine’s Day as the watch-time during the day grew 199 per cent year-on-year in 2016.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968422-‘valentines-a-video-day’/

 

Limited education no obstacle as developer hires women

By ORANWAN HOICHAN
 SOMLUCK SRIMALEE
THE NATION

 

Housekeepers staff of Lumpini Property Service

 

JUTHARAT BOONMAN, 38, jumped at the opportunity to work for LPN Development under the listed developer’s programme of employing underprivileged women in non-construction jobs.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968423-limited-education-no-obstacle-as-developer-hires-women/

 

Ministry move to seize Bt20 bn in assets from ex-officials over ‘fake rice deals’

By THE SUNDAY NATION

 

 

THE COMMERCE Ministry will formally ask the Legal Execution Department this week to confiscate Bt20 billion from former officials held responsible for losses stemming from allegedly fake rice-export deals announced as part of the previous government’s rice-pledging scheme.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968424-ministry-move-to-seize-bt20-bn-in-assets-from-ex-officials-over-‘fake-rice-deals’/

 

Keeping Chinese relations on the rails

By The Sunday Nation

 

China’s ambassador to Thailand Ning Fukui, right, chats with The Nation’s Suthichai Yoon during an interview at the Chinese Embassy in Bangkok on Friday.

 

Having been posted in Bangkok for three-and-a-half years, Chinese Ambassador Ning Fukui discusses collaboration between China and Thailand in a Facebook Live interview with Suthichai Yoon, a digital journalist of Nation Multimedia Group.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968425-keeping-chinese-relations-on-the-rails/

 

Wat Ratchabophit: the historical home of three top Thai monks

By CHUSRI NGAMPRASERT
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

With Chinese porcelain, traditional Thai architecture and European interior design, Wat Ratchabophit is a beautiful Buddhist temple located just a short walk from the Grand Palace.

 

LOCATED on Atsadang Road |near the picturesque Grand Palace and the famous Wat Pho in the capital, Wat Ratchabophit Sathitmahasimaram is a hidden gem of the old city area’s Rattanakosin Island.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968426-wat-ratchabophit-the-historical-home-of-three-top-thai-monks/

 

Thais welcome ordination of new Supreme Patriarch

By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

The new Supreme Patriarch gestures while inside the main hall at Wat Ratchabophit Sathitmahasimaram yesterday, where he gave a sermon to gathering Buddhists to mark the holy Makha Bucha Day.

 

PEOPLE ACROSS the country are preparing to welcome the country’s new Supreme Patriarch at his official ordination ceremony today, with a former disciple of Somdet Phra Ariyawongsakhatayan (Ambhorn Ambharo) labelling him the perfect choice to lead Thai Buddhists.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968427-thais-welcome-ordination-of-new-supreme-patriarch/

 

Mane double puts Liverpool back on track

by Martyn Herman

 

Britain Soccer Football - Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Anfield - 11/2/17 Liverpool's Sadio Mane celebrates scoring their second goal with Philippe Coutinho Action Images via Reuters / Carl Recine

 

(Reuters) - Liverpool belatedly kick-started their year and damaged Tottenham Hotspur's slender Premier League title hopes as Sadio Mane struck both goals in a 2-0 victory at Anfield on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968428-mane-double-puts-liverpool-back-on-track/

 

Manchester United ease past Watford to reach points landmark

by Martyn Herman

 

Britain Soccer Football - Manchester United v Watford - Premier League - Old Trafford - 11/2/17 Manchester United's Juan Mata scores their first goal Action Images via Reuters / Jason Cairnduff

 

(Reuters) - Manchester United edged ever closer to the top four as they became the first club to reach 2,000 points in the Premier League with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Watford at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968429-manchester-united-ease-past-watford-to-reach-points-landmark/

 

Prolific Sanchez hands victory to Arsenal

by Neil Robinson

 

Britain Soccer Football - Arsenal v Hull City - Premier League - Emirates Stadium - 11/2/17 Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez scores their second goal from the penalty spot Action Images via Reuters / John Sibley Livepic

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Two goals from Alexis Sanchez, one of which was scored with his hand, earned Arsenal a workmanlike 2-0 win over Hull City on Saturday and halted their run of two successive Premier League defeats.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968431-prolific-sanchez-hands-victory-to-arsenal/

 

Allen on the mark again as Stoke see off Palace

by Neil Robinson

 

Britain Soccer Football - Stoke City v Crystal Palace - Premier League - bet365 Stadium - 11/2/17 Stoke City's Joe Allen scores their first goal Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Couldridge Livepic

 

(Reuters) - Joe Allen scored a personal best sixth Premier League goal of the season as Stoke City secured a deserved 1-0 win over struggling Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968432-allen-on-the-mark-again-as-stoke-see-off-palace/

 

Everton hold on for a point at toothless Middlesbrough

by Simon Jennings

 

Britain Soccer Football - Middlesbrough v Everton - Premier League - The Riverside Stadium - 11/2/17 Everton's Joel Robles makes a save Action Images via Reuters / Craig Brough Livepic

 

(Reuters) - Middlesbrough's lack of cutting edge came back to haunt them as they were held to a 0-0 Premier League draw by Everton at the Riverside Stadium, a result that will please neither team's manager.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968433-everton-hold-on-for-a-point-at-toothless-middlesbrough/

 

Southampton hammer sorry Sunderland 4-0

by Philip O'Connor

 

Britain Soccer Football - Sunderland v Southampton - Premier League - The Stadium of Light - 11/2/17 Southampton's Shane Long scores their fourth goal Reuters / Russell Cheyne Livepic

 

(Reuters) - Manolo Gabbiadini netted twice, Jason Denayer turned the ball into his own net and Shane Long scored late as Southampton hammered struggling Sunderland 4-0 in the Premier League at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968434-southampton-hammer-sorry-sunderland-4-0/

 

Iraqi policeman killed in clashes with pro-Sadr protesters

By Maher Chmaytelli and Saif Hameed

 

Iraqi security forces fire tear gas after supporters of Iraqi Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr tried to approach the heavily fortified Green Zone during a protest at Tahrir Square in Baghdad,Iraq February 11, 2017. REUTERS /Alaa Al-Marjani

 

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - An Iraqi policeman was killed and seven others wounded in clashes with protesters loyal to prominent Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr who had gathered in Baghdad on Saturday to demand political reforms, the interior ministry said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968435-iraqi-policeman-killed-in-clashes-with-pro-sadr-protesters/

 

Trump says he will bring down the price of wall on Mexico's border

by Diane Bartz

 

U.S. President Donald Trump listens to a translation during a joint news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 10, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump pushed back early on Saturday on assertions that the wall he wants built on the U.S. border with Mexico would cost more than anticipated and said he would reduce the price.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968436-trump-says-he-will-bring-down-the-price-of-wall-on-mexicos-border/

 

Trump and Japan's Abe take a swing at golf diplomacy

By Ayesha Rascoe

 

Security personnel drive a golf card at the Trump National Golf club where Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Donald Trump play golf in Jupiter, Florida, U.S., February 11, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

 

JUPITER, Florida (Reuters) - President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hit the links on Saturday, as the two leaders looked to forge a bond over a round of golf diplomacy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968439-trump-and-japans-abe-take-a-swing-at-golf-diplomacy/

 

Juncker says Britain may divide EU over Brexit talks

By Joseph Nasr

 

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker attends a debate on the priorities of the incoming Malta Presidency of the EU for the next six months at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, January 18, 2017. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann/File Photo

 

BERLIN (Reuters) - European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said he fears Britain will divide the European Union's 27 remaining members by making different promises to each country during its Brexit negotiations.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968440-juncker-says-britain-may-divide-eu-over-brexit-talks/

 

Region’s drug problems are closely linked to Myanmar’s civil strife

By The Nation

 

Narco armies in and around the Golden Triangle are tied to insurgencies against the Burmese army

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968445-region’s-drug-problems-are-closely-linked-to-myanmar’s-civil-strife/

 

Suspected Mastermind of Pattaya ‘Web Designer’ Hit Still Sought From Cambodia

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

CCTV footage of Tony Kenway being shot by a man in a black jacket Jan. 24 at the Sanit Sport Club Chonburi in Pattaya.

 

TRAT — Thai authorities on Saturday were still waiting for Cambodia to hand over the suspect in the murder of a British man last month at a Thai sports club.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968347-brit-accused-of-ordering-murder-of-tony-kenway-in-pattaya-to-arrive-in-thailand-today/?page=3#comment-11613315

 

Cambodia opposition leader Rainsy resigns from party

By Prak Chan Thul

 

Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy delivers a speech to members of the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) at a hotel in metro Manila, Philippines June 29, 2016. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco/File Photo

 

PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - Sam Rainsy resigned from the presidency of Cambodia's leading opposition party on Saturday, shortly after Prime Minister Hun Sen threatened legal changes that appeared to target his main opponent ahead of polls.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968447-cambodia-opposition-leader-rainsy-resigns-from-party/

 

Prepare for volatility, says Bank of Thailand governor

YUKAKO ONO and HIROSHI KOTANI, Nikkei staff writers

 

Bank of Thailand Governor Veerathai Santiprabhob says that businesses and governments should prepare for “the current world of volatility.”

 

Baht-rupiah settlement on horizon to deal with shaky dollar

 

BANGKOK -- Businesses and emerging countries in Asia must brace for a time of volatility by stepping up foreign exchange hedging and lowering their dependence on foreign currencies and financing, Bank of Thailand Governor Veerathai Santiprabhob said in an interview with the Nikkei Asian Review on Friday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968448-prepare-for-volatility-says-bank-of-thailand-governor/

 

Are Thais learning good road manners at last?

 

Image: JS100

 

Sanook.com reported an "impressive" event on the roads of Bangkok yesterday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968417-are-thais-learning-good-road-manners-at-last/