Police promise Udomsuk outpost after brawl
The move followed the June 15 daytime fight between 100 members of two rival motorcycle-taxi stands over the prime location, which led to two deaths. Police said the legally registered "Udomsuk 1" motorcycle-taxi stand's members, led by Pramook Wichiendilokkul, started the fight with their rivals whose "Udomsuk 2" queue is in front of a Siam Commercial Bank branch, as the first group claimed they had been losing customers. Nakhon said the authorities had decided to close the second taxi stand as it was not authorised to operate and was occupying a smart taxi stand space. Manop Mingmongkol and Piya Poungkesorn would face the charges of conspiring to murder, violating the Firearms Act, starting a brawl and creating public disorder. Police have twice raided Pramook's house in Soi Udomsuk 26 and no incriminating evidence was found, said Metropolitan Police divisional chief Maj-General Mongkol Warunno.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
June 19, 2019 08:26 UTC
Battle heats up to tackle Boris Johnson and be British PM
Johnson had ducked out of the first TV debate on Sunday and has carefully stage-managed his media engagements in a contest that remains his to lose. - Frantic search for leader -Tuesday's debate did little to alter a growing sense that Johnson would need to make an error of monumental proportions not to win at this stage. Johnson picked up 126 of the 313 Conservative MPs' votes cast Tuesday. Stewart fired the most direct barbs at Johnson on Tuesday by arguing that "no-deal is not a credible threat". The Daily Telegraph suggested that Stewart and Johnson had moved closer to a face-to-face showdown "after emerging as the big winners" from Tuesday's vote and debate.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
June 19, 2019 08:26 UTC
He’s a Wiz
Khalifa made his debut in the music industry in 2006 after signing with Warner Bros and went on to release the hit single “Say Yeah”. Khalifa later left Warner Bros and released his second album “Deal or No Deal” before moving on to Atlantic Records for “Kush and Orange Juice”. Other hits include “Black and Yellow”, “Rolling Papers” and the eponymous “Work Hard, Play Hard” and “Remember You” off the “ONIFC” albums. Tickets are available at www.AirAsiaRedTix.com and www.Eventpop.me and by calling (093) 583 4766.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
June 19, 2019 08:15 UTC
Miracles can happen, insists Kanjana
“Anything can happen in the world of soccer,” said the 32-year-old striker from Surin province during a break in training at the Stade Municipal Pont Pean in Rennes, the city in northwestern France where Thursday’s game will be played. “The atmosphere at the team has been so much better since we scored the first goal [against Sweden],” said Kanjana. After recovering from the fiasco of the opening-game hammering by the US to get on the goalsheet against Sweden, the Thai team made headlines around the world. US broadcaster CNN even interviewed team manager Nualphan Lamsam about her commitment to supporting the women’s team, financially and in person. The Thailand-Chile game kicks off at 2am on Friday (Thailand time) and can be seen live on PPTV.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
June 19, 2019 07:52 UTC
Denla adds Mini Dragon level to prepare ‘very young’ students
In a media release on Wednesday, the school said the new programme is designed to lay down a solid foundation of quality for children to move further to the Pre-Prep level. Positioning itself as Southeast Asia’s best international school, the release said, DBS has decided to introduce its pre-EY1 programme in 2019 in response to the desire of new-generation parents to develop their children at a very young age so that they can better and more quickly study at the Pre-Prep level. DBS Mini Dragons, a Pre-EY1 centre, embraces EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) in providing young children with English communication skills, physical development and social interactions through fun activities appropriate for those aged between two and three years old. Content is prepared to ensure pre-school children quickly develop useful skills that will help them learn efficiently at Pre-Prep level, said the release.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
June 19, 2019 07:52 UTC
Thai Army helps Cambodia clear landmines along Sa Kaew border
The director of the Thailand Mine Action Centre (TMAC) visited the border at Sa Kaew’s Ta Phraya district where the TMAC-Cambodian Mine Action Centre project has been carried out. The operation has been being carried out by the Humanitarian Mine Action Unit headed by Col Chitnupong Rodsiri. Sitthipol said the operation has so far cleared 2,570 mines. Lt Nipon Rungruang of the mine team said around 306,100 square metres along the border at Ta Phraya remained to be cleared.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
June 19, 2019 07:52 UTC
Delta honoured in sustainability listing for sixth straight year
It joined 99 other publicly listed companies selected in the Thaipat Institute’s ESG100 Universe. Delta was one of six companies selected in the technology sector. Thaipat Institute’s ESG Rating Unit compiles the ESG100 list based on the guiding principles of the Global Initiative for Sustainability Ratings (GISR). The ESG100: 2019 list assessed 771 securities based on over 14,278 publicly available data points from six data sources. Since the ESG100 was first launched in 2015, Delta has made every one of Thaipat Institute’s annual lists for most outstanding ESG performers on the Thai stock market.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
June 19, 2019 07:07 UTC
Rubbing shoulders with the pros
Annabel Dimmock during the clinicThe four-day tournament begins on Thursday at the Phoenix Gold Golf & Country Club, Pattaya. The four-day tournament begins today at the Phoenix Gold Golf & Country Club, Pattaya, where Thailand’s Kanyalak Preedasuttijit will be defending her title. Chatprapa Siriprakob does a selfie with young players. TrueSport HD3 is broadcasting live coverage of the event on Saturday and Sunday (1pm - 4pm). Daily tickets costing just Bt100 are available at the public entrance to the course, while those under 18 and over 60 can get in for free.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
June 19, 2019 07:07 UTC
Ten students injured as construction materials fall on school
The Bang Rak fire station and the 199 emergency radio centre were alerted of the accident at Assumption Convent School in Bang Rak district at 10am. The crane remained stuck at the top of the building under renovation. Some materials also fell on and damaged a pick-up truck outside the court. All the injured were girl students. Seven of them were rushed to Lerdsin Hospital and three others to Saint Louis Hospital.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
June 19, 2019 06:35 UTC
KTC confident of reaching personal loan target
KTC confident of reaching personal loan targetKrungthai Card Plc expects to reach its 10% growth target for outstanding personal loans by the end of 2019. The company's personal loan portfolio rose 8.2% from the previous year -- to 26.5 billion baht -- during the January-to-March quarter, Phichamon Jitpentham, vice-president overseeing personal loans, said on Tuesday. "The overall growth of the personal loan industry in the first quarter of the year remains positive, and KTC displayed positive growth as well," she said. Amid intensified competition in the personal loan market, KTC is deploying a strategy to launch personal loans for specific purposes, create a network of alliances and maintain asset quality, said Ms Pichamon. KTC's market share of the personal loan sector stands at 5.4%.
Source:Bangkok Post
June 19, 2019 05:39 UTC
Thai consumers want healthier food products: study
The findings come from a new report by Food Industry Asia (FIA) and research firm IGD. The first of its kind in Thailand, the report titled “Healthier Product Reformulation in Thailand” surveyed both consumers and food and beverage (F&B) businesses to better understand industry efforts on delivering improved nutrition through reformulation, as well as consumer behaviour and perception on products tweaked to become healthier. However, the report indicated that product reformulation can support the health push without relying on any change of consumer behaviour. However, consumers remain unwilling to compromise on taste for health benefits, with 82 per cent of respondents indicating they would accept reformulated products only if the flavour was retained. The increased demand for healthier products has led to strong commercial incentive for companies to invest in reformulation.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
June 19, 2019 05:15 UTC
Alleged drug boss arrested in Nonthaburi stakeout
Pol Col Itthipol Wonghomhuan, commander of the Bang Pho police station, said Panya Chompunthong, 35, was arrested with another suspect at the Pruek Chonlada housing estate in Tambon Ban Mai in Nonthaburi’s Bang Yai district at 6am. His alleged henchman was identified as Amnuay Sudjai, 28. Panya was also accused of selling drugs and robbing people in Nonthaburi. Itthipol said police were acting on tip-offs that Panya and his henchman planned a rendezvous at the housing estate to pick up drugs for resale. The two suspects arrived on a motorbike but spotted the police and tried to make a speedy escape.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
June 19, 2019 05:03 UTC
All three major mobile operators apply for 700MHz licences
On Wednesday morning, representatives of all three operators, AIS, DTAC, and True Corp, submitted their applications for licences to the NBTC. The NBTC today put on sale three slots of the 700MHz spectrum at a price of Bt17.584 billion each. The applicants will select their targeted spectrum slot this afternoon. The sale of the 700MHz spectrum stems from the junta’s recent launch of relief measures to ease financial pressures on the three 900MHz telecom operators as well as digital TV companies. However, the relief measures include a condition that any 900MHz licence holder taking up the relief measures must also purchase a 700MHz spectrum slot from the NBTC.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
June 19, 2019 04:52 UTC
Old friends, new story | Bangkok Post: learning
Photo courtesy of Walt Disney ThailandYour favourite toys are backWoody and all of Andy's ex-toys are happy in their new life with Bonnie and being friends with all of Bonnie's toys. Despite her parents saying she cannot take a toy with her, Woody sneaks into Bonnie's backpack. At the school, Bonnie gets shy around her new classmates. Soon, Bonnie, her parents, and all of the toys go on a roadtrip since Bonnie doesn't start school for one more week. But can they really convince Forky that's he's good enough to be a real toy?
Source:Bangkok Post
June 19, 2019 04:52 UTC
Yala man electrocuted while sneaking to take shower in unoccupied house
Yusaree Kadasae, 27, was found dead by his friend Kritmet Chuchote, 23, at a house in Yala's Betong district. Kritmet told them that Yusaree had entered the house to charge his mobile phone and take a shower, knowing it was unoccupied. But when Yusaree failed to return, his friend was asked to check on his whereabouts. A power extension socket with exposed wire was found near the door of the shower. Police believe Yusaree accidentally touched the wire, causing an electric shock that killed him instantly.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
June 19, 2019 04:52 UTC