webfact Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 'Moonlight' wins award as best picture after Oscar flub REUTERS 89th Academy Awards - Oscars Awards Show - Producer Jordon Horowitz holds up the card for the Best Picture winner Moonlight. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Moonlight," a drama about a gay black youth coming to terms with his sexuality in an impoverished Miami neighborhood, received the Oscar for best picture on Sunday after a stunning, unprecedented flub in which presenters erroneously announced the musical "La La Land" as the winner. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970980-moonlight-wins-award-as-best-picture-after-oscar-flub/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Casey Affleck wins best actor Oscar for 'Manchester by the Sea' REUTERS 89th Academy Awards - Oscars Awards Show - Hollywood, California, U.S. - 26/02/17 - Casey Affleck speaks as he accepts the Oscar for Best Actor for "Manchester by the Sea". REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Casey Affleck won the best actor Oscar on Sunday for his role as a grief-stricken father in family drama "Manchester by the Sea." Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970986-casey-affleck-wins-best-actor-oscar-for-manchester-by-the-sea/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Emma Stone wins best actress Oscar for 'La La Land' REUTERS 89th Academy Awards - Oscars Awards Show - Best Actress winner Emma Stone accepts her award for La La Land. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Emma Stone won her first Oscar on Sunday for her lead role as a struggling actress who falls in love with a jazz musician in musical romance "La La Land." Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970987-emma-stone-wins-best-actress-oscar-for-la-la-land/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Heroic driver pulls off dangerous rescue of kitten stuck under Bangkok bridge (VIDEO) By Prae Sakaowan BANGKOK: -- A Bangkok truck driver has restored our faith in humanity by risking his life to rescue a kitten stuck under an elevated bridge on Rama II Road. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970991-heroic-driver-pulls-off-dangerous-rescue-of-kitten-stuck-under-bangkok-bridge-video/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Krabi coal protesters vow to return if gov't breaks promise By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter Five leaders of Save Andaman from Coal group are freed on Feb. 19 in front of the Government House where their fellow protesters were assembled for a third day. KRABI — Environmental activists in Krabi plan to resume their protest in Bangkok if the military government breaks its promise to scrap the review process for a coal plant near their idyllic beaches. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970995-krabi-coal-protesters-vow-to-return-if-govt-breaks-promise/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Three tax departments told to improve tax collection BANGKOK: -- The Finance Ministry has instructed Customs, Revenue and Excise departments to improve their tax collection after combined tax collection of the three departments for the first quarter of 2017 fiscal year (from last October to December) has fallen short of target by 1.1 percent. Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/three-tax-departments-told-improve-tax-collection/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Samsung Electronics sets March 29 for Galaxy S8 launch BY REUTERS BARCELONA, Spain (Reuters) – Samsung Electronics said on Sunday it would launch its next key device in the aftermath of a burning-battery scandal, the Galaxy S8, on March 29. Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/samsung-electronics-sets-march-29-for-galaxy-s8-launch/20092/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 iOS 10.2.1: If your iPhone randomly shuts down update it NOW BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD Apple says it may finally have a solution to a hugely annoying problem that has been bugging iPhone users. Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/ios-10-2-1-if-your-iphone-randomly-shuts-down-update-it-now/20086/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Flights to Mae Hong Son disrupted as smog levels soar By The Nation File photo: A plane makes a landing at the Chiang Mai International Airport amid heavy fog. BANGKOK: -- Flights between Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son were suspended on Monday because the haze from forest fire in Mae Hong Son had affected visibility to be only at 1.5 kilometres. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/970998-flights-to-mae-hong-son-disrupted-as-smog-levels-soar/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Crazy queue at Suvarnabhumi Airport’s immigration causes travelers to miss flights Foreign tourists were stranded in a long line at the immigration checkpoint at Suvarnabhumi International Airport yesterday morning. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971002-crazy-queue-at-suvarnabhumi-airport’s-immigration-causes-travelers-to-miss-flights/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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snoop1130 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 How to mix liquor, the Thai way By Coconuts Bangkok These Thai drinkers were tired of the bothersome task of having to mix Sangsom into their glasses endless times per night, so they got creative and created this awe-inspiring, automatic drink mixer. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971018-how-to-mix-liquor-the-thai-way/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Michelin Guide to launch in Thailand By Coconuts Bangkok Crispy pork with rice at Si Morakot, an old-school food stall in Bangkok. Photo: Jinyan Chen/ Coconuts Media Thailand will finally get its much-deserved Michelin Guide by the end of this year, helping confirm its status as a world-class food destination. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971019-michelin-guide-to-launch-in-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Flights to Mae Hong Son disrupted as smog levels soar By The Nation Flights between Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son were suspended on Monday because the haze from forest fire in Mae Hong Son had affected visibility to be only at 1.5 kilometres. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971020-flights-to-mae-hong-son-disrupted-as-smog-levels-soar/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Fake tickets pour cold water on lottery fever By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter Two men check lottery tickets for authenticity Monday morning in Chanthaburi province. CHANTHABURI — A rash of fake lottery tickets earlier this month in several provinces prompted a surge of distrust that has vendors seeking to repair confidence two days before the next big draw. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971021-fake-tickets-pour-cold-water-on-lottery-fever/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Anti-graft body still to contact UK authorities over Rolls-Royce scandal By The Nation The anti-graft agency has yet to request information from the United Kingdom’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) in relation to the Rolls-Royce bribery scandal linked to certain Thai state enterprises. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971022-anti-graft-body-still-to-contact-uk-authorities-over-rolls-royce-scandal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 ThaiBev unveils ‘all new’ Federbrau premium beer Thai Beverage Group has launched the latest version of its German-inspired premium beer Federbrau. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971023-thaibev-unveils-‘all-new’-federbrau-premium-beer/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 ICAO is expected to withdraw “red flag” from Thai airlines by yearend Thai airlines are expected to be removed of the “red flag” imposed by the International Civil Aviation Organization for air safety shortcomings by the end of this year, Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisit said on Monday. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971024-icao-is-expected-to-withdraw-“red-flag”-from-thai-airlines-by-yearend/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 MWC 2017: LG officially unveils the LG G6, complete with ultra wide display BY STAFF WRITER LG unveiled its new flagship smartphone, the LG G6 at the Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona on Sunday. Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/mwc-2017-lg-officially-unveils-the-lg-g6-complete-with-ultra-wide-display/20100/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Phuket bus driver suffers minor injuries in collision with six-wheeler truck Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET:-- A 62-year-old Phuket bus driver suffered minor injuries following a collision with an out-of-control six-wheeler truck in Wichit this afternoon. There were no passengers on board when the accident occurred. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971026-phuket-bus-driver-suffers-minor-injuries-in-collision-with-six-wheeler-truck/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Things to do in Bangkok Attractions That Tourists Can Visit Everyday Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971038-things-to-do-in-bangkok/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Outstanding auto loans expected to rise 6% this year By Sucheera Pinijparakarn The Nation The Thai Hire Purchase Association expects total outstanding auto loans this year to grow by 6 per cent to Bt2.1 trillion, of which Bt1.6 trillion will be for new vehicles and around Bt450 billion for used cars and trucks, said chairman Anuchart Deeprasert. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971039-outstanding-auto-loans-expected-to-rise-6-this-year/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Thailand’s addiction to coal has global consequences By Pratch Rujivanarom In pushing for a massive coal-fired power plant in the South, the junta-led government is not only defying the global trend towards sustainable development – it is also putting the health of our next generation at risk. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971040-thailand’s-addiction-to-coal-has-global-consequences/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Higher booze tax doesn't mean higher booze tax: Tax office By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter BANGKOK — Changes to alcohol taxes won’t leave a sour taste for consumers, tax authorities said Monday. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971041-higher-booze-tax-doesnt-mean-higher-booze-tax-tax-office/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Let Patong party all night, say Phuket pollsters The Phuket News Respondents to an online poll by The Phuket News overwhelmingly voted for people to have the right to party in Patong, and elsewhere in selected areas across Phuket, until late. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot PHUKET:-- More than 75% of respondents to an online poll have called for late trading for bars and nightclubs along Bangla Rd in Patong and more than half of the respondents overall called for late-trading entertainment zones in other areas of Phuket. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971042-let-patong-party-all-night-say-phuket-pollsters/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Phuket puts sun loungers back on Patong Beach Tanyaluk Sakoot PHUKET:-- Sun loungers returned to Patong Beach today (Feb 27) under a new campaign driven by Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup to “bring happiness to Phuket tourists”. Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971043-phuket-puts-sun-loungers-back-on-patong-beach/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 to continue: Thailand Live Tuesday 28 Feb 2017 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/971061-thailand-live-tuesday-28-feb-2017/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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