webfact Posted August 28, 2017 Author Posted August 28, 2017 Trump renews threat to scrap NAFTA going into next round of talks Union workers and farmers protest as NAFTA renegotiation begins in Washington, D.C., in Mexico City, Mexico August 16, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his threat to scrap NAFTA and ripped on trading partners Canada and Mexico in a tweet early on Sunday, days before the three countries were scheduled to hold a second round of negotiations on rewriting the 23-year-old agreement. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999116-trump-renews-threat-to-scrap-nafta-going-into-next-round-of-talks/
webfact Posted August 28, 2017 Author Posted August 28, 2017 Iraqi forces retake most of Tal Afar from Islamic State: military By Thaier Al-Sudani and Kawa Omar Shi'ite Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) members hold an Islamic State flag, which they pulled down, during the war between Iraqi army and Shi'ite Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) against the Islamic State militants in Tal Afar, Iraq August 27, 2017. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani TAL AFAR, Iraq (Reuters) - Iraqi forces have retaken almost all of Tal Afar, Islamic State's stronghold in the country's northwest, the Iraqi military said on Sunday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999117-iraqi-forces-retake-most-of-tal-afar-from-islamic-state-military/
webfact Posted August 28, 2017 Author Posted August 28, 2017 Surachai: There is no law forbidding politicians to have unmarried partners BANGKOK, 28 August 2017 (NNT) - The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has no plan to ban politicians from having an unmarried spouse. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999121-surachai-there-is-no-law-forbidding-politicians-to-have-unmarried-partners/
webfact Posted August 28, 2017 Author Posted August 28, 2017 PM’s Office gets update on Ko Samui underwater pipeline project BANGKOK, 28 August 2017 (NNT) - The Prime Minster’s Office has received an update on the plan to install an underwater pipeline to carry water to Ko Samui. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999124-pm’s-office-gets-update-on-ko-samui-underwater-pipeline-project/
webfact Posted August 28, 2017 Author Posted August 28, 2017 PM Prayut to visit Sa Kaeo to inspect on border crossing operation BANGKOK, 28 August 2017 (NNT) - The Prime Minister is scheduled to visit Sa Kaeo Province to inspect the province’s border crossing operation. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999128-pm-prayut-to-visit-sa-kaeo-to-inspect-on-border-crossing-operation/
webfact Posted August 28, 2017 Author Posted August 28, 2017 Cambodia denies harbouring Yingluck Cambodia has denied allowing former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to transit through the country en route to Dubai after she fled judgement in a court case against her last week. full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999122-cambodia-denies-harbouring-yingluck/
webfact Posted August 28, 2017 Author Posted August 28, 2017 Baby left in front of Bangkok house By The Nation BANGKOK: -- A baby was found abandoned in front of a house in Bangkok’s Phayathai district early Monday morning. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999130-baby-left-in-front-of-bangkok-house/
webfact Posted August 28, 2017 Author Posted August 28, 2017 UPDATE: Boonsong’s lawyer arrives at prison before bail request By The Nation BANGKOK: -- The head lawyer of former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom arrived at Klong Prem Central Prison on Monday morning ahead of his bail request. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999097-lawyer-to-seek-bail-for-boonsong-for-the-second-time/?do=findComment&comment=12218183
webfact Posted August 28, 2017 Author Posted August 28, 2017 Woman killed by train in Nong Khai By The Nation NONG KHAI: -- A woman was killed by a Nong Khai-Bangkok passenger train while walking home in Nong Khai’s Srakrai district on Sunday evening. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999131-woman-killed-by-train-in-nong-khai/
webfact Posted August 28, 2017 Author Posted August 28, 2017 Father of Philippine Islamist militant leaders dies in government custody FILE PHOTO: Cayamora Maute, a man who said he was the father of two brothers whose Maute group of Islamist militants led the seizure of Marawi city, gestures inside the police station after his arrest in Davao city, southern Philippines June 6, 2017. REUTERS/Lean Daval Jr/File Photo MANILA (Reuters) - The father of the leaders of the pro-Islamic State Maute group that seized control of a southern Philippine town in May died while in government custody, authorities said on Sunday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999132-father-of-philippine-islamist-militant-leaders-dies-in-government-custody/
webfact Posted August 28, 2017 Author Posted August 28, 2017 UPDATE: Former Thai PM Yingluck didn't use Cambodia to escape: Cambodian PM ASEAN+ Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Sunday denied that former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra had used Cambodia to flee Thailand. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999122-cambodia-denies-harbouring-yingluck/?do=findComment&comment=12218252
webfact Posted August 28, 2017 Author Posted August 28, 2017 Thailand among top 20 nations focusing on cybersecurity BY THE NATION By SIRIVISH TOOMGUM AS THAILAND continues to grow technologically and through more connected devices, this will naturally increase the attack surface and there could be an increase in cybercrime activity, according to a security adviser. Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/thailand-among-top-20-nations-focusing-cybersecurity/23860/
webfact Posted August 28, 2017 Author Posted August 28, 2017 U.S. navy recovers remains of all sailors missing after USS McCain collision The U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain is seen after a collision, in Singapore waters August 21, 2017. REUTERS/Ahmad Masood SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy on Monday confirmed recovery of the remains of all 10 sailors killed after the warship John S. McCain collided with a merchant vessel in waters near Singapore and Malaysia. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999136-us-navy-recovers-remains-of-all-sailors-missing-after-uss-mccain-collision/
webfact Posted August 28, 2017 Author Posted August 28, 2017 Phuket Town pharmacy crash leaves man dead Eakkapop Thongtub Uaychock Thaokhong died after his car slammed into a pharmacy in the heart of Phuket Town yesterday morning (Aug 27). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: -- A man died after his car slammed into a pharmacy in the heart of Phuket Town yesterday morning (Aug 27). Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999137-phuket-town-pharmacy-crash-leaves-man-dead/
webfact Posted August 28, 2017 Author Posted August 28, 2017 Authorities could not stop Yingluck escaping, says Prawit By The Nation File photo: Gen Prawit Wongsuwan. BANGKOK: -- Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan reiterated on Monday that the authorities had no way to prevent former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra from fleeing the country. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999138-authorities-could-not-stop-yingluck-escaping-says-prawit/
webfact Posted August 28, 2017 Author Posted August 28, 2017 U.S. considers reduction in cultural exchange visas - WSJ (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration is considering reducing visas for U.S. cultural and work exchange programs, including au pairs and summer workers, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999141-us-considers-reduction-in-cultural-exchange-visas-wsj/
webfact Posted August 28, 2017 Author Posted August 28, 2017 Ropemaker: Researchers discover exploit that can hack email AFTER it has been sent BY STAFF WRITER It seems that hackers can now intercept emails after they have been sent, altering the content and filling it will malware. Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/ropemaker-researchers-discover-exploit-can-hack-email-sent/23863/
webfact Posted August 28, 2017 Author Posted August 28, 2017 UK opposition Labour backs soft Brexit, putting pressure on May By Paul Sandle FILE PHOTO - Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn stands in the garden at the Olive Tree Cafe in Swindon, Britain August 11, 2017. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls LONDON, (Reuters) - The opposition Labour Party says it would keep Britain in the European single market and customs union for a transitional period after Brexit, offering a clear alternative to the policies of Prime Minister Theresa May. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999143-uk-opposition-labour-backs-soft-brexit-putting-pressure-on-may/
webfact Posted August 28, 2017 Author Posted August 28, 2017 Britain pushes for talks about the future, EU wants divorce first By Gabriela Baczynska and Philip Blenkinsop FILE PHOTO: Britain's Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union David Davis (L) and European Union's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier hold a joint news conference after the round of Brexit talks in Brussels, Belgium July 20, 2017. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir/File Photo BRUSSELS (Reuters) - British officials arrive in Brussels on Monday to push the EU towards talks about their post-Brexit ties, which the bloc refuses to do without an agreement first on London's exit bill and other divorce issues. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999145-britain-pushes-for-talks-about-the-future-eu-wants-divorce-first/
webfact Posted August 28, 2017 Author Posted August 28, 2017 Trump's firm sought Moscow real estate deal during presidential run - Washington Post U.S. President Donald Trump waves as he walks on South Lawn of the White House in Washington, U.S., before his departure to Camp David, August 25, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Donald Trump's company was pursuing a Moscow real estate deal while he was running for U.S. president in late 2015 and early 2016, the Washington Post reported on Sunday. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999146-trumps-firm-sought-moscow-real-estate-deal-during-presidential-run-washington-post/
webfact Posted August 28, 2017 Author Posted August 28, 2017 Yingluck Safe In Dubai, Source Says By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra arrives July 21 at the Supreme Court for the last day of her hearing in Bangkok. Photo: Associated Press BANGKOK — A source close to the Shinawatra family revealed Sunday that fugitive former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is safe in Dubai and would like to have time to reflect on the state of matters. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999148-yingluck-safe-in-dubai-source-says/
webfact Posted August 28, 2017 Author Posted August 28, 2017 Phuket Town floods continue as sandbags deployed in Patong Eakkapop Thongtub Areas across Phuket Town continue to suffer minor flooding today (Aug 28). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: -- A small barrier of sandbags placed on the road in front of Patong Hospital spared the immediate vicinity from flooding, report local officials, while heavy rain continues across the island. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999150-phuket-town-floods-continue-as-sandbags-deployed-in-patong/
webfact Posted August 28, 2017 Author Posted August 28, 2017 Barge smashes into bridge pillar, sparking environmental concerns By The Nation AYUTTHAYA: -- A barge transporting sugar on the Chao Phraya River hit a bridge pillar in Ayutthaya’s Bangsai district late on Sunday night, prompting the authorities to rush to save the barge from sinking and potentially causing an environmental disaster. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999151-barge-smashes-into-bridge-pillar-sparking-environmental-concerns/
webfact Posted August 28, 2017 Author Posted August 28, 2017 ‘Yoshi’ Wins Miss Tiffany’s Universe By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter PATTAYA — Rinrada “Yoshi” Thurapan on Friday was crowned winner of the Miss Tiffany’s Universe competition for transgender women. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999153-‘yoshi’-wins-miss-tiffany’s-universe/
webfact Posted August 28, 2017 Author Posted August 28, 2017 Floodwaters can carry deadly disease, DDC warns By The Nation BANGKOK: -- People living in flooded areas have been warned to keep time spent wading through water to a minimum lest they be infected with melioidosis, a disease that has claimed 21 lives this year. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999155-floodwaters-can-carry-deadly-disease-ddc-warns/
webfact Posted August 28, 2017 Author Posted August 28, 2017 Mild earthquake hits Kanchanaburi By The Nation KANCHANABURI: -- A 2.4-magnitude earthquake hit Kanchanaburi’s Muang district on Monday morning, the Seismological Bureau of the Meteorological Department reported. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999156-mild-earthquake-hits-kanchanaburi /
webfact Posted August 28, 2017 Author Posted August 28, 2017 PM stresses Govt's determination to combat narcotic drugs BANGKOK, 28 August 2017, (NNT) - According to the Government Spokesperson, the Prime Minister and his administration are determined to eliminate the narcotics issue. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999160-pm-stresses-govts-determination-to-combat-narcotic-drugs/
webfact Posted August 28, 2017 Author Posted August 28, 2017 UPDATE: Police step up investigation into former PM's flight BANGKOK, 28th August 2017 – Royal Thai Police are to discuss former Prime Minister Yingluck's flight from court proceedings, with the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) while already confirming it had no prior knowledge of her intentions. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999084-no-yingluck-deal-govt/?do=findComment&comment=12218673
webfact Posted August 28, 2017 Author Posted August 28, 2017 M.L. Panadda urged teachers and parents to monitor children’s online activities BANGKOK, 28th August 2017, (NNT) - The Deputy Education Minister has urged teachers and parents to monitor the online activities of children and help them creatively navigate the online social space in the Digital 4.0 era. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999163-ml-panadda-urged-teachers-and-parents-to-monitor-children’s-online-activities/
webfact Posted August 28, 2017 Author Posted August 28, 2017 Whereabouts of former Thai PM Yingluck unknown, defence minister says FILE PHOTO - Supporters of ousted former Thai prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra wait for her at the Supreme Court in Bangkok, Thailand August 25, 2017. REUTERS/Jorge Silva BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's defence minister on Monday said he did not know the whereabouts of former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, days after she failed to show up for a negligence ruling at which she faced up to 10 years in prison if found guilty. Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999164-whereabouts-of-former-thai-pm-yingluck-unknown-defence-minister-says/
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