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More sea routes to link Pattaya and Hua Hin to other popular beach resorts

 

 

PATTAYA: -- Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged the Ministry of Tourism and Sports to explore new sea routes that will serve as new option for tourists to travel to tourist destinations.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968704-more-ferries-to-be-added-on-pattaya-hua-hin-route/?do=findComment&comment=11620156

 

U.S. admiral stresses democracy at Thai war games

By Jutarat Skulpichetrat

REUTERS

 

U.S. Admiral Harry Harris, commander of the Pacific Command, and Thailand Chief of Defence Forces General Surapong Suwana-Adth review troops during the opening ceremony of the Asia-Pacific multilateral military exercise known as Cobra Gold, at Sattahip Royal Thai Marine Corps Base in Chonburi, Thailand February 14, 2017. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom

 

CHONBURI, Thailand (Reuters) - The most senior U.S. officer to visit Thailand since a 2014 coup emphasised the importance of restoring democracy on Tuesday as he launched the annual Cobra Gold military exercise.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968787-us-admiral-stresses-democracy-at-thai-war-games/

 

The Nokia 3310 is making a comeback

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD 

 

 

One of the world’s most iconic smartphones is rumoured to be making a comeback later this year.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/the-nokia-3310-is-making-a-comeback/19853/

Minister of Commerce confident in Thai economic growth this year

 

 

BANGKOK, 14 February 2017 (NNT) – The Minister of Commerce is confident the Thai economy will continue its growth from last year and end this year up by 3-4 percent. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968798-minister-of-commerce-confident-in-thai-economic-growth-this-year/

 

DLT opens new driver's license service point

 

BANGKOK, 14 February 2017 (NNT) – The Department of Land Transport (DLT) is increasing its driver’s license service points across the nation as part of a push to better serve the public.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968800-dlt-opens-new-drivers-license-service-point/

 

AOT enjoys profit growth
By The Nation

 

The government’s domestic and international tourism stimulus policies is a factor in the positive results for domestic aviation industry.

 

BANGKOK: -- Airports of Thailand (AOT) announced its net profit for the first quarter of fiscal year 2017 (October - December 2016) at Bt5.08 billion against Bt4.626 billion in the same period a year before.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968802-airports-of-thailand-aot-enjoys-profit-growth/

 

Rice auction attracts 73 bidders

 

 

BANGKOK:  -- The government’s first rice auction of the new year held at the Foreign Trade Department on Tuesday has attracted 73 bidders who are mostly rice millers and rice exporters.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968804-rice-auction-attracts-73-bidders/

 

Scores of Phuket couples register marriages for Valentine’s Day

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

More than 100 couples are expected to register their marriage for Valentine's Day today (Feb 14). Photo; Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- More than 50 couples registered their marriage at the District Office in Phuket Town to make sure this Valentine’s Day today (Feb 14) remained a very special day.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968809-scores-of-phuket-couples-register-marriages-for-valentine’s-day/

 

Discussion held to draft legislation for Thai herbal medicine

 

BANGKOK, 14 February 2017 (NNT) – The National Legislative Assembly’s (NLA) committee on commerce, industry and labor has held a discussion with the Federation of Thai Industries’ Herbal Industry Group on development of the Thai herbal sector. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968810-discussion-held-to-draft-legislation-for-thai-herbal-medicine/

 

Russian MP says Flynn resignation may show White House turning anti-Russian

REUTERS

 

White House National Security Advisor Michael Flynn (C) arrives prior to a joint news conference between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 13, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

 

MOSCOW (Reuters) - A senior Russian lawmaker said on Tuesday the resignation of U.S. President Donald Trump's national security adviser, Michael Flynn, suggested Trump had been backed into a corner or that his administration had been "infected" by anti-Russian feeling.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968811-russian-mp-says-flynn-resignation-may-show-white-house-turning-anti-russian/

 

 

Soi Dog founder Gill Dalley to be cremated in Phuket

Phuket Gazette

 

 

PHUKET:-- The body of Gill Dalley, long-time Phuket expat and co-founder of the Soi Dog Foundation, will remain at her family home in Laguna until Saturday. 

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968831-soi-dog-founder-gill-dalley-to-be-cremated-in-phuket/

 

Department mulls ban against the use of plastic bags on islands off Phnag-nga

 

 

The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources is mulling about banning the use of plastic bags Khai, Khai Nok and Khai Nui islands off Phang-nga province in a bid to reduce the amount of plastic waste on the islands.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968836-department-mulls-ban-against-the-use-of-plastic-bags-on-islands-off-phnag-nga/

 

Car racer to face another round of interrogation over his Lamborghini

 

 

Car racer Akkarakit Worarojcharoendet, alias Benz Racing, will be summoned to be questioned by police on Thursday to determine the ownership of his 20 million baht worth of Lamborghini super car.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968837-car-racer-to-face-another-round-of-interrogation-over-his-lamborghini/

 

 

Police file libel suit against forum for performance criticism

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter

 

National police chief Chakthip Chaijinda speaks to reporters on Jan.10 in Bangkok.

 

BANGKOK — Police on Friday filed a libel lawsuit against speakers of an academic forum for criticizing their performance.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968847-police-file-libel-suit-against-forum-for-performance-criticism/

 

Prison for protesters opposing coal-fired power plant, warns PM

By Sakda Samoephob

The Nation

 

The prime minister warned Tuesday that people planning to march to Bangkok on Friday to protest against the Krabi coal-fired power plant would be arrested.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968849-prison-for-protesters-opposing-coal-fired-power-plant-warns-pm/

 

New company registrations expected to hit 4-year high

By PETCHANET PRATRUANGKRAI

THE NATION

 

THE NUMBER of new company registrations in Thailand this year is expected to rise to the highest level in four years, following more investment by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as stepped-up registration by gold shops, the Business Development Department said Tuesday.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968851-new-company-registrations-expected-to-hit-4-year-high/

 

North Korean leader's half brother killed in Malaysia - source

By Ju-min Park and Joseph Sipalan

 

 

SEOUL/KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - The estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been killed in Malaysia, a South Korean government source told Reuters on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968855-north-korean-leaders-half-brother-killed-in-malaysia-source/

 

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