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Thailand Live Monday 2 Oct 2017

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Insurance agent hunted for stabbing rival firm’s agent after dispute loss

By The Nation

 

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Chon Buri police have launched a manhunt for a representative of a road accident insurance company who allegedly stabbed his counterpart from a rival firm after he lost a dispute over liability for an accident.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005072-insurance-agent-hunted-for-stabbing-rival-firm’s-agent-after-dispute-loss/

 

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Virtual museums’ aim to attract 11 million visitors

By Phatarawadee Phataranawik 
The Nation

 

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The Culture Ministry is embracing the Thailand 4.0 initiative with its new hi-tech “smart museum” and “virtual museum” projects that aim to attract 10-11 million visitors next year.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005076-virtual-museums’-aim-to-attract-11-million-visitors/

 

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PM orders tighter security for Royal funeral

By Jittraporn Senawong 
The Nation

 

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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered that security be strengthened before and during the Royal funeral of the late HM King Rama IX after intelligence agencies reported that some groups may try to cause trouble during the ceremony.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005077-pm-orders-tighter-security-for-royal-funeral/

 

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Mother files complaint against teacher for alleged assault on son

By The Nation

 

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The mother of a 14-year-old eighth grader enrolled at a well-known school in Chaiyaphum on Monday filed a complaint with police, alleging that a teacher had slapped and injured her son in August.


Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005079-chaiyaphum-mother-files-complaint-against-teacher-for-alleged-assault-on-son/

 

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Graduates complain after being refused teaching licences

By Kawintra Jisue 
The Nation

 

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One hundred and twenty-five graduates in three streams at Loei Rajabhat University’s Faculty of Education have been unable to obtain teaching licences because their study programmes failed Higher Education Commission assessment and Teachers’ Council of Thailand’s certification.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005081-graduates-complain-after-being-refused-teaching-licences/

 

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At least 20 killed at shooting rampage at Las Vegas concert

Devika Krishna Kumar

 

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LAS VEGAS, Nevada (Reuters) - A gunman opened fire at a country music festival on the Las Vegas Strip on Sunday, killing at least 20 people and wounding more than 100 others before the suspect was killed by police.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005056-active-shooter-near-las-vegas-casino/

 

200 Local Travel Reps Protest Chinese Price Undercut at Night Safari

by CityNews

 

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CityNews – Over 200 people representing travel agencies, the Chiang Mai Professional Tourist Guide Alliance, and songtaew and tuk tuk drivers gathered to protest at the Chiang Mai Night Safari on 30th September, claiming that Chinese websites were offering drastic price reductions to entrance tickets.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005092-200-local-travel-reps-protest-chinese-price-undercut-at-night-safari/

 

Loy Krathong Schedule is Out

by CityNews

 

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CityNews – The Tourism Authority of Thailand has announced Chiang Mai’s schedule for Loy Krathong 2017. This year it will be from November 2nd to November 4th.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005093-loy-krathong-schedule-is-out/

 

The Royal Cremation Notices: Your Guide to an October in Mourning

by CityNews

 

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CityNews – The actual royal funeral ceremony for His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej will be held on October 26th at Sanam Luang, Bangkok which will also be a national holiday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005094-the-royal-cremation-notices-your-guide-to-an-october-in-mourning/

 

Beach, coral reef clean-up nets 506kg of garbage

The Phuket News

 

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PHUKET:-- A mass clean-up operation gathered total of 506kg of garbage from a coral reef and the beach at Ao Kluay at Racha Noi Island yesterday (Oct 1).

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005096-beach-coral-reef-clean-up-nets-506kg-of-garbage/

 

Monsoon weather leaves garbage strewn along Phuket beach

Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

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PHUKET:-- Officials today moved to clear garbage and other debris strewn along Nai Yang Beach that has been pushed onshore by the southwest monsoon over the past few days.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005097-monsoon-weather-leaves-garbage-strewn-along-phuket-beach/

 

Nation University to welcome Chinese students

By The Nation

 

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Nation University (NTU) has signed a memo of understanding to appoint Beijing Union Industrial Technology Institute (BUITI) as an agent to recruit Chinese students interested in enrolling in the Thai university’s BBA programme.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005098-nation-university-to-welcome-chinese-students/

 

Ethanol plant closed 45 days after wastewater overflow

By The Nation

 

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An ethanol plant has been hit with a 45-day closure order over a serious water pollution problem that has ravaged part of Suphan Buri province.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005099-ethanol-plant-closed-45-days-after-wastewater-overflow/

 

Overdue red licence plate drivers face Bt10,000 fine

By Suriya Patathayo 
The Nation

 

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Drivers of new vehicles with red licence plates face a fine of up to Bt10,000 if they do not acquire proper plates and pay vehicle taxes within 60 days of taking delivery of the car, according to a new traffic rule that took effect on October 1, police deputy spokesman Pol Colonel Krissana Pattanacharoen said on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005100-overdue-red-licence-plate-drivers-face-bt10000-fine/

 

 

At least 50 dead, more than 200 hurt in Las Vegas shooting

Devika Krishna Kumar

 

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A gunman killed at least 50 people and wounded more than 200 at a country music festival on the Las Vegas Strip on Sunday, raining down rapid fire from the 32nd floor of a hotel for several minutes before he was shot dead by police.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005056-active-shooter-near-las-vegas-casino/

 

Wissanu ‘disappointed’ at withdrawal of a prominent thinker and Pheu Thai practitioner from strategy committee

By The Nation

 

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Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Monday that he felt disappointed when two prominent thinkers turned down a request to sit on the national strategy committee.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005109-wissanu-‘disappointed’-at-withdrawal-of-a-prominent-thinker-and-pheu-thai-practitioner-from-strategy-committee/

 

Phuket weather alert warns of more heavy rain, flooding

The Phuket News

 

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PHUKET:-- The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued another weather alert for Phuket, warning of heavy rain causing possible flooding and waves of up to two meters, which are forecast to continue until Friday (Oct 6).

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005110-phuket-weather-alert-warns-of-more-heavy-rain-flooding/

 

Pakkred and Muang districts hit by extensive downpour

By The Nation

 

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A two-hour downpour caused severe flooding in Nonthaburi’s Pakkred district and Samut Prakan’s Muang district on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005111-pakkred-and-muang-districts-hit-by-extensive-downpour/

 

Thai Bankers form group to ensure world-class IT security

BY THE NATION

 

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A group of financial institutions have created a group to address issues of stability and security of IT systems and prepare for cyber threats.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/thai-bankers-form-group-ensure-world-class-security/24681/

Garmin vivosport with outdoor-activity features

BY THE NATION

 

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Those who love to combine tech gadgets with outdoor workouts, including walking and running, could be taking a close look at the latest from GIS Company, the people who brought us geo-mapping.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/garmin-vivosport-outdoor-activity-features/24684/

Xiaomi Mi A1 aims for good looks, good value

BY THE NATION

 

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Committing to re-shape the Thai market with high-quality goods at “incredible prices”, Xiaomi has officially launched the Mi A1 smartphone after testing the local market for the past month.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/xiaomi-mi-a1-aims-good-looks-good-value/24687/

Thai Pig Farmers Complain Trump Is Porking Them

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

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'I don't want Mr. Trump's pork, I am afraid to die,' reads a banner held by Trump-masked representatives of the Northeastern Swine Breeders Association on Friday at Impact Muang Thong Thani.

 

BANGKOK — On one banner, American president Donald Trump was depicted as a sharp-fanged pig. On another, he was being burnt at the stake.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1005116-thai-pig-farmers-complain-trump-is-porking-them/

 

Soon you may be able to login to your Facebook account using your face

BY STAFF WRITER

 

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Facebook are exploring its potential for logging into accounts. Apparently, they are currently testing a face ID system of their own.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/soon-may-able-login-facebook-account-using-face/24690/

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