NLA Speaker Pornpetch on trip to hear problems of Mae Hong Son residents

Kitti Cheevasittiyanon

 

 

BANGKOK, 26th February 2017 (NNT) - The Speaker of the National Legislative Assembly has visited the northern province of Mae Hong Son to hear about problems the local community has been suffering. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970739-nla-speaker-pornpetch-on-trip-to-hear-problems-of-mae-hong-son-residents/

The week that was in Thailand news: The Queen of the Eastern Seaboard strikes back!

 

 

It was quite a week for Pattaya. She – like ships that seems to be the appropriate pronoun – began the week as little more than a common whore. By the end of it she was a paragon of virtue referred to as the Queen of the Eastern Seaboard!

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970730-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-the-queen-of-the-eastern-seaboard-strikes-back/

 

Dutchman wanted over property scam arrested at airport

 

A Dutch fugitive wanted for almost a decade in connection with a European property investment fraud was arrested at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok on Saturday morning.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970738-dutchman-wanted-over-property-scam-arrested-at-suvarnabhumi-airport/

 

Officials move to reclaim 42 rai of Phuket mangroves

 

 

PHUKET: Officials from the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) inspected an illegal shrimp farm in Pa Khlok earlier today (Feb 25) after receiving reports about land encroachment.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970740-officials-move-to-reclaim-42-rai-of-phuket-mangroves/

 

De Lima detained in prison but vows not to be silenced

 

 

MANILA:-- Embattled Senator Leila de Lime has vowed to continue speaking out against the Dueterte administration as she surrendered to authorities on Friday morning to face charges of trafficking in illicit drugs filed against her by the Department of Justice, The Manila Times Online reported on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970732-de-lima-detained-in-prison-but-vows-not-to-be-silenced/

 

North Korean diplomat warned of arrest if he refuses to cooperate

 

 

An arrest warrant will be issued for a North Korean embassy official wanted for questioning over the murder of Kim Jong-nam if he does not voluntarily cooperate with the police, New Straits Times Online reported on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970733-north-korean-diplomat-warned-of-arrest-if-he-refuses-to-cooperate/

 

DSI is seeking help from Sangha Council

 

Dhammakaya Temple monks discuss with DSI official in front of the temple in Pathum Thani province.

Department of Special Investigation is seeking help from Sangha Council in its latest bid in dealing with controversial  Dhamakaya Temple that has defied the order for the authorities to search the temple.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970757-dsi-is-seeking-help-from-sangha-council/

 

Thai police anti theft video draws praise from Thai public

 

Image: Daily News

 

A police video designed to help the public combat snatch theft in Thailand has drawn considerable praise from the public.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970758-thai-police-anti-theft-video-draws-praise-from-thai-public/

 

Tourism bigwigs upbeat about Pattaya future saying it is a resort of a "world standard".

 

Image: Siamchon News

 

Some of Thailand's leading tourism figures descended on Pattaya at the end of big week in the resort's often troubled history.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970759-tourism-bigwigs-upbeat-about-pattaya-future-saying-it-is-a-resort-of-a-world-standard/

 

Ao Nang headman set to be sacked as encroachment cases continue

 

Image: Thairath

 

The kamnan of Ao Nang in Krabi could be removed from his position as authorities step up the resolution of long running encroachment cases.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970761-ao-nang-headman-set-to-be-sacked-as-encroachment-cases-continue/

 

Taxi or guide - what to do when a driver takes a foreign tourist for a meal!

 

Image: Thairath

 

A video is doing the rounds of Thai social media after a taxi driver was questioned after he took a foreign tourist into a noodle restaurant.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970762-taxi-or-guide-what-to-do-when-a-driver-takes-a-foreign-tourist-for-a-meal/

 

Emotions run high as woman wails: "Why are you doing this to the Buddhist religion?"

 

Image: Daily News

 

Emotions ran high at Gate 7 of controversial  Wat Dhammakaya yesterday as food arrived for the monks and people inside the blockaded temple.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970763-emotions-run-high-as-woman-wails-why-are-you-doing-this-to-the-buddhist-religion/

 

One MMA Fight Cards Out to Stoke Pan-ASEAN Bloodlust in Bangkok

 

Rika ‘Tinydoll’ Ishige, Thailand’s first female MMA fighter in One Championship, left. Photo: Rika "Tiny Doll" Ishige / Facebook. Right, her opponent next month, Malaysia’s Audreylaura ‘Ice Comet’ Boniface. Photo: Borneo Tribal Squad MMA

 

BANGKOK — It’ll be ASEAN vs. ASEAN next month slamming fists into each other’s faces at the One MMA championship in Bangkok, according to the fight card released Friday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970765-one-mma-fight-cards-out-to-stoke-pan-asean-bloodlust-in-bangkok/

 

Buddhism Office head axed

By THE SUNDAY NATION

 

A group of monks claiming to come from southern border provinces hold a “cremation ceremony” of the Article 44 order issued by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha recently, at a market opposite Dhammakaya Temple in Pathum Thani yesterday.

 

A SENIOR Department of Special Investigation (DSI) official has been appointed as new chief of the National Office of Buddhism amid a tense stand-off between authorities and the controversial Dhammakaya Temple, which has dragged on for over a week.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970766-buddhism-office-head-axed/

 

Wanted South Korean businessman arrested

By The Sunday Nation

 

Immigration Police in Nong Khai province yesterday arrested a South Korean businessman wanted over the alleged embezzlement of 52 million won (Bt1.7 million) in construction materials bought in his native country last year.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970767-wanted-south-korean-businessman-arrested/

 

Deadline looms for registering security firms

By The Sunday Nation

 

Private security service companies have until today to register their businesses and employees, with no time extensions allowed, police said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970768-deadline-looms-for-registering-security-firms/

 

Mexican swaggers into Bangkok, vows to beat Nawaphon for world title

By The Nation

 

Mexico's boxer Juan Hernandez

 

Mexican fighter Juan Hernandez arrived in Bangkok on Saturday morning, vowing to defeat Nawaphon Nakhonloung in their showdown for the vacant WBC flyweight title on March 4 at Nimibutr Stadium.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970769-mexican-swaggers-into-bangkok-vows-to-beat-nawaphon-for-world-title/

 

Much ado about British tabloid’s claim Pattaya is the ‘sex capital of the world’

By THE SUNDAY NATION

 

Pattaya, a popular resort for Western tourists, has made unwanted headlines again after being labelled “sin city” by overseas media, prompting action by the government.

 

TWO BIG news stories about resort city Pattaya emerged almost simultaneously 10 days ago, but the country did not know whether they were coincidental or related.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970771-much-ado-about-british-tabloid’s-claim-pattaya-is-the-‘sex-capital-of-the-world’/

 

Protester hangs self near Dhammakaya Temple

By The Nation

 

 

A middle-aged man hanged himself from a 100-metre-high radio antenna on Saturday night in an apparent protest against the ongoing siege of the controversial Dhammakaya Temple.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970773-protester-hangs-self-near-dhammakaya-temple/

 

Five cops detained in drug case refused bail

By KITTIPONG MANEERIT
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

FIVE BANGKOK police officers arrested for allegedly failing to hand in drugs as evidence after a raid and then selling them to dealers were taken to court yesterday where their first round of detention was approved.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970775-five-cops-detained-in-drug-case-refused-bail/

 

53 Thais arrested at food event return from Malaysia

By The Sunday Nation

 

Malaysian authorities have released 53 Thai citizens from the deep South who were arrested for selling goods at a “Thai Food” event in Melaka City in January without permission, the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre (SBPAC) said yesterday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970776-53-thais-arrested-at-food-event-return-from-malaysia/

 

Brit tourist mysteriously found dead in Thailand sent chilling last messages about 'scary guy in face mask'

BY RICHARD WHEATSTONE

Andrew Apperley was found dead a week after he vanished (Photo: Mirror Online)

Andrew Apperley, 38, was on holiday when he vanished after telling his family he was attending a Full-Moon Party on the island of Ko Phangan 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970777-brit-tourist-mysteriously-found-dead-in-thailand-sent-chilling-last-messages-about-scary-guy-in-face-mask/

 

 

Chelsea stretch lead with victory over Swansea

 

Britain Football Soccer - Chelsea v Swansea City - Premier League - Stamford Bridge - 25/2/17 Chelsea's Diego Costa scores their third goal Reuters / Peter Nicholls Livepic

 

(Reuters) - Chelsea stretched their lead at the top of the Premier League to 11 points with a 3-1 victory over a resolute Swansea City side at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970778-chelsea-stretch-lead-with-victory-over-swansea/

 

Everton give Sunderland's Moyes miserable Goodison return

 

Britain Football Soccer - Everton v Sunderland - Premier League - Goodison Park - 25/2/17 Everton's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring their second goal Reuters / Andrew Yates Livepic

 

(Reuters) - David Moyes suffered a wretched return to Goodison Park where he made his managerial name as Sunderland were beaten 2-0 by a Romelu Lukaku-inspired Everton on Saturday to stay rooted to the foot of the Premier League.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970779-everton-give-sunderlands-moyes-miserable-goodison-return/

 

Deeney scores again but Ayew earns Hammers draw at Watford

 

Britain Football Soccer - Watford v West Ham United - Premier League - Vicarage Road - 25/2/17 Watford's Troy Deeney celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Couldridge

 

(Reuters) - Troy Deeney continued his recent prolific goalscoring form but his early penalty was not enough for Watford to beat a resilient West Ham as substitute Andre Ayew earned the visitors a point in a hard-fought 1-1 draw on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970780-deeney-scores-again-but-ayew-earns-hammers-draw-at-watford/

 

Burnley earn only second away point of season at Hull

 

Britain Football Soccer - Hull City v Burnley - Premier League - The Kingston Communications Stadium - 25/2/17 Burnley's Matthew Lowton and Tom Heaton (L) applaud fans after the game Action Images via Reuters / Ed Sykes

 

(Reuters) - Burnley earned only their second point of the season away from home, ending up with 10 men but securing a 1-1 draw that checked Hull City's resurgence under new Portuguese boss Marco Silva.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970782-burnley-earn-only-second-away-point-of-season-at-hull/

 

West Brom come from behind to beat sloppy Bournemouth

 

Britain Football Soccer - West Bromwich Albion v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League - The Hawthorns - 25/2/17 West Bromwich Albion's Gareth McAuley scores their second goal Reuters / Darren Staples

 

(Reuters) - Bournemouth paid the price for sloppy defending as they lost 2-1 at West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on Saturday, leaving Eddie Howe's men still searching for their first win of 2017.

Full story: 

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970783-west-brom-come-from-behind-to-beat-sloppy-bournemouth/

 

Van Aanholt gives Palace lifeline win over Boro

 

Britain Football Soccer - Crystal Palace v Middlesbrough - Premier League - Selhurst Park - 25/2/17 Crystal Palace's Mamadou Sakho and Jason Puncheon after the game Reuters / Hannah McKay Livepic

 

(Reuters) - Dutchman Patrick van Aanholt scored his first goal for Crystal Palace since his January move from relegation rivals Sunderland to give them a 1-0 home win over Middlesbrough and boost their survival hopes on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970784-van-aanholt-gives-palace-lifeline-win-over-boro/

 

Do Thai Students Know How to Think?

Orlando Barton

 

 

Many expats in Thailand feel the need to pontificate on just about any subject that involves Thai people. It seems the longer one has been fortunate enough to live in this wonderful country, the more one has to say about its native population.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970785-do-thai-students-know-how-to-think/

 

Aggressive cuts to Obama-era green rules to start soon -U.S. EPA head

 

Scott Pruitt, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), speaks to employees of the Agency in Washington, U.S., February 21, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

 

(Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration will begin rolling back Obama-era environmental regulations in an "aggressive way" as soon as next week, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency said on Saturday - adding he understood why some Americans want to see his agency eliminated completely.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970786-aggressive-cuts-to-obama-era-green-rules-to-start-soon-us-epa-head/