Thailand studies leaseholds for foreigners, land windfall tax

 

 

Thailand is studying a law to allow foreigners to buy property through 50-year leasehold contracts and also to sell them, which would help boost demand for the country's property sector, the finance minister said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/975183-govt-floats-long-term-land-leases-for-foreigners/?page=5#comment-11739561

Video: Who needs a Hollywood car chase when you've got Thailand!

 

Image: Sanook

 

A video of a pick-up racing through heavy traffic has been viewed more than two million times after it was posted on Facebook.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/975236-video-who-needs-a-hollywood-car-chase-when-youve-got-thailand/

Gay pickpocket rounded up preying on tourists at Jomtien Beach

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

ThaiRath reported that police arrested a gay pickpocket who had stolen a wallet from a Norwegian tourist on Jomtien Beach yesterday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/975237-gay-pickpocket-rounded-up-preying-on-tourists-at-jomtien-beach/

Large lady python scares off the ladies at the ladies!

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

A four meter female python looking for a place to escape the searing summer heat caused a bit of a stir at some ladies' toilets in a central Pangnga park yesterday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/975238-large-lady-python-scares-off-the-ladies-at-the-ladies/

Sexy Thai celeb files complaint over "saucy soap" comments

 

Image: Daily News

 

Thai adult star Cherry Samkhok is fuming mad after someone  used her image to sell a brand of soap on Facebook.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/975239-sexy-thai-celeb-files-complaint-over-saucy-soap-comments/

 

Politicians from big parties willing to prove their innocence over asset gains

By The Nation

 

Politicians from the two big parties – the Democrats and Pheu Thai – said on Friday they were willing to cooperate and prove their innocence in regard to increased assets after years of being out of public office, The Nation was told.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/975240-politicians-from-big-parties-willing-to-prove-their-innocence-over-asset-gains/

 

DSI accepts arms seizure allegedly linked to Ko Tee as a special case

 

 

The Department of Special Investigation has accepted as a special case the recent seizure of war weapons from the company of Wutthipong Kotethammakul or Ko Tee, a red-shirt core leader of Pathum Thani.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/975241-dsi-accepts-arms-seizure-allegedly-linked-to-ko-tee-as-a-special-case/

 

PM to check SEZ progress in Nakhon Phanom

By The Nation

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is scheduled to make a one-day trip on Monday to Nakhon Phanom, one of the provinces bordering Laos, to track the progress being made on the special economic zone (SEZ) and economic corridor projects.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/975242-pm-to-check-sez-progress-in-nakhon-phanom/

 

Snakes and tortoise found hidden in parcels falsely declared as shoes and garments

 

 

Customs officials at Suvarnabhumi international airport seized two Burmese star tortoise (Geochelong platynota) and nine green snakes (Chrysopelea ornate) from shoe boxes to be sent to Australia on Friday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/975243-snakes-and-tortoise-found-hidden-in-parcels-falsely-declared-as-shoes-and-garments/

 

Suspect in Thai-Belgian bridge blaze taken back to scene in downtown Bangkok

By The Nation

 

 

A homeless man who allegedly confessed to starting a fire that caused extensive damage to the Thai-Belgian bridge in Bangkok last month was taken back to the scene for a re-enactment by Metropolitan Police chief Lt-General Sanit Mahathavorn on Friday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/975244-suspect-in-thai-belgian-bridge-blaze-taken-back-to-scene-in-downtown-bangkok/

 

Opting for short-term bonds could be good move

By SPECIAL TO THE NATION

 

IN LINE with market expectations, the US Federal Reserve raised its policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 0.75-1.00 per cent last week. The higher rate with the hint at three more increases this year has affected the global market positively.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/975245-opting-for-short-term-bonds-could-be-good-move/

 

Over 2,200 rai of park land reclaimed from encroachers in five days

 

 

The Phya Sua (tiger) team of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plants Conservation has reclaimed over 2,200 rai of land in Tap Larn national park from encroachers within five days from March 20.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/975246-over-2200-rai-of-park-land-reclaimed-from-encroachers-in-five-days/

 

Supercar caravan marks Ferrari’s 70th anniversary

By THE NATION

 

 

FERRARI importer Cavallino Motors is staging a caravan of 70 Ferraris from Bangkok to Ayutthaya Historical Park on March 25 today to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Italian sports-car brand.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/975247-supercar-caravan-marks-ferrari’s-70th-anniversary/

 

Trump tastes failure as U.S. House healthcare bill collapses

By David Lawder and Steve Holland

 

U.S. President Donald Trump talks to journalists at the Oval Office of the White House after the AHCA health care bill was pulled before a vote, accompanied by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price (L) and Vice President Mike Pence, in Washington, U.S. March 24, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump suffered a stunning political setback on Friday in a Congress controlled by his own party when Republican leaders pulled legislation to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system, a major 2016 election campaign promise of the president and his allies.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/975250-trump-tastes-failure-as-us-house-healthcare-bill-collapses/

 

Man blows self up near Bangladesh airport, Islamic State claims attack

 

A security personnel talks over a walky-talky while others stand guard in front of the spot where a suicide bomber blew himself up near the Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, March 24, 2017. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain

 

DHAKA (Reuters) - A man carrying a bomb blew himself up in front of a police checkpoint near Bangladesh's international airport on Friday, in a blast claimed by Islamic State.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/975251-man-blows-self-up-near-bangladesh-airport-islamic-state-claims-attack/

Queen honours British minister who tried to save policeman

 

British Member of Parliament Tobias Ellwood walks past floral tributes as he arrives at the Houses of Parliament, following a recent attack in Westminster, London, Britain March 24, 2017. REUTERS/Darren Staples

 

(Reuters) - British foreign affairs minister Tobias Ellwood who tried to resuscitate a police officer stabbed to death in the attack on Britain's parliament has been honoured by Queen Elizabeth, the prime minister's office said on Friday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/975252-queen-honours-british-minister-who-tried-to-save-policeman/

Trump disappointed House conservatives blocked healthcare bill

By Steve Holland and Roberta Rampton

 

U.S. President Donald Trump talks to journalist at the Oval Office of the White House after the AHCA health care bill was pulled before a vote, accompanied by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price (2nd R) and Vice President Mike Pence (not pictured), in Washington, U.S., March 24, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Friday that he was disappointed that a conservative faction in the House of Representatives blocked his healthcare legislation and said "we learned a lot about loyalty" from the effort.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/975256-trump-disappointed-house-conservatives-blocked-healthcare-bill/

 

Trump greenlights Keystone XL pipeline, but obstacles loom

By Jeff Mason and Ethan Lou

 

U.S. President Donald Trump smiles after announcing a permit for TransCanada Corp's Keystone XL oil pipeline while TransCanada Chief Executive Officer Russell Girling (L), U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross (C) and Energy Secretary Rick Perry (R) stand beside him in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S., March 24, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

 

WASHINGTON/CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration approved TransCanada Corp's <TRP.TO> Keystone XL pipeline on Friday, cheering the oil industry and angering environmentalists even as further hurdles for the controversial project loom.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/975257-trump-greenlights-keystone-xl-pipeline-but-obstacles-loom/

 

California sets vehicle pollution rules in rebuke to Trump

By Peter Henderson

 

FILE PHOTO - A smog testing facility sign is shown marking a garage as a certified testing station for vehicles in Encinitas, California September 23, 2015. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo

 

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Reuters) - California on Friday approved vehicle pollution targets that the Trump administration last week put on hold, setting up a potential face-off between federal and state regulators that could be expensive for automakers and a headache for consumers.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/975258-california-sets-vehicle-pollution-rules-in-rebuke-to-trump/

 

Push for trade with Turkey risks UK's human rights reputation - lawmakers

By William James

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain risks looking as though it has put defence and trade ties with Turkey ahead of human rights concerns as it pushes to secure a closer relationship with Ankara, a committee of lawmakers said on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/975260-push-for-trade-with-turkey-risks-uks-human-rights-reputation-lawmakers/

Thailand approves investment pledges worth $4.7 bln, electric car plan

Thailand approved four investment applications worth more than 161 billion baht ($4.65 billion) and a promotion scheme for electric cars, the state investment agency said on Friday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/975273-thailand-approves-investment-pledges-worth-47-bln-electric-car-plan/

 

La Liga chief says kickoff times being changed to suit Asian audiences

By Richard Martin

 

Spain's professional football league (LFP) president Javier Tebas, leaves following a news conference after attending the World Leagues Forum in Mexico City, Mexico, May 11, 2016. REUTERS/Henry Romero

 

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Spain's top division has intentionally changed some kickoff times to suit audiences in Asia in a bid to increase its market share in the continent, La Liga president Javier Tebas said on Thursday at the opening of a new office in Singapore.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/975275-la-liga-chief-says-kickoff-times-being-changed-to-suit-asian-audiences/

 

Govt may extend land-holding right of aliens

By THE NATION

 

THE FINANCE Ministry has been studying ways to amend the law to extend the length of time foreigners can hold land and property in Thailand to 50 years from the present 30 years in order to boost the real-estate sector.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/975183-govt-floats-long-term-land-leases-for-foreigners/?page=8#comment-11740493

 

BODIES on the move

By MANTA KLANGBOONKRONG
THE NATION

 

WHETHER YOU WANT TO SIP BEER MINDFULLY, DANCE TO THE BEAT |OR DEVELOP FUNCTIONAL AND MENTAL STRENGTH, BANGKOK HAS THE WORKOUT FOR YOU.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/975278-bodies-on-the-move/

 

Sun, sea, sand and splashing

By The Nation

 

 

Club Med Phuket is celebrating the Thai New Year from April 13 to 15 with a range of activities that include the traditional splashing of water.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/975282-sun-sea-sand-and-splashing/

 

Google unveils Android O – here’s a quick look at the new features

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

The preview of the next version of Android has been launched for developers giving us an idea about the future of mobile software.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/google-unveils-android-o-heres-a-quick-look-at-the-new-features/20592/

NACC set to seize Juthamas’ Bt65m in overseas assets

By The Nation

 

 

Anti-graft agency preparing to collect funds in foreign bank accounts linked to big corruption case in Bangkok.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/975283-nacc-set-to-seize-juthamas’-bt65m-in-overseas-assets/

 

Free WiFi and meditation as airlines grapple with laptop ban

BY REUTERS

 

 

ISTANBUL/DUBAI (Reuters) – Turkish and Gulf airlines are touting free WiFi and better in-flight connectivity for smart phones as they scramble to mitigate the impact of a ban on laptops in plane cabins bound for the United States.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/free-wifi-and-meditation-as-airlines-grapple-with-laptop-ban/20588/

 

Latest leak reveals even more info about the Samsung Galaxy S8

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

The Samsung Galaxy 8 and S8+ will be unveiled on 29 March but a new set of leaked photos have revealed even more about the eagerly anticipated smartphones.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/latest-leak-reveals-even-more-info-about-the-samsung-galaxy-s8/20586/

 

NHRC member to ensure protection for witnesses in Chaiyapoom killing

By The Nation

 

 

A member of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) plans to visit Chiang Mai province today to ensure protection for witnesses in the extrajudicial killing of a young Lahu activist.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/975285-nhrc-member-to-ensure-protection-for-witnesses-in-chaiyapoom-killing/