THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 10 Oct 2017

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Streep, Judi Dench slam Weinstein over sexual harassment claims

By Jill Serjeant

 

Harvey Weinstein poses on the Red Carpet after arriving at the 89th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, U.S., February 26, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake/Files

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Meryl Streep and Judi Dench, two of Hollywood's most respected actresses, lashed out at movie producer Harvey Weinstein on Monday but said they were unaware of his decades of alleged sexual harassment of women.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006222-streep-judi-dench-slam-weinstein-over-sexual-harassment-claims/

 

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Smoke on Thai beaches this high season and face jail or 100,000 baht fine

 

Smoke on Thai beaches this high season and face jail or 100,000 baht fine

 

 

Smoking will be banned on 20 major Thai beaches from November. And smokers who flout the law will face a year's jail or a 100,000 baht fine....or both.

 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006228-smoke-on-thai-beaches-this-high-season-and-face-jail-or-100000-baht-fine/

 

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New set of tsunami detectors being installed in the Indian Ocean

“Officers now monitor tsunami activity 24/7 and we integrate the work with other departments involved so we can best estimate the tendency of another disaster, making the warning fast and accurate."

By Nattha Thepbamrung and Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

  

The National Disaster Warning Center (NDWC) has sent a transport boat to pick up the existing Tsunami detectors and to deliver a new set to the middle of the Indian Ocean.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006229-new-set-of-tsunami-detectors-being-installed-in-the-indian-ocean/

 

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Thaksin to sue over alleged lese majeste

By The Nation

 

This file photo from March 9, 2016 shows deposed former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra answering a question during an interview in New York. / AFP

 

Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has threatened to take legal action against those who implicated him in an action deemed to have insulted the Monarchy.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006230-thaksin-to-sue-over-alleged-lese-majeste/

 

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Taxi driver killed, passenger injured in crash on Bangkok bridge

By The Nation

 

A taxi driver was killed and his passenger injured when the vehicle crashed into the back of a trailer truck on Bhumibol Bridge in Bangkok’s Yannawa district on Tuesday morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006231-taxi-driver-killed-passenger-injured-in-crash-on-bangkok-bridge/

 

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Hunt on for husband who slayed wife and step-mom in karaoke bloodbath in Trang

 

Image: Daily News

 

Trang police are hunting a jealous Thai man who murdered his young wife then repeatedly stabbed her adoptive mother who tried to intervene.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006236-hunt-on-for-husband-who-slayed-wife-and-step-mom-in-karaoke-bloodbath-in-trang/

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Video: Double whammy! Woman with umbrella on bike slams into pick-up - motorcycle taxi guy "helps" by stealing her wallet

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

A video is going viral on Thai social media that shows two big issues for the price of one.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006238-video-double-whammy-woman-with-umbrella-on-bike-slams-into-pick-up- motorcycle-taxi-guy-helps-by-stealing-her-wallet/

 

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All hail officer Prasert! - doing his bit in the rain to help Pattaya

 

Picture: Sophon Cable

 

Sophon Cable TV in Pattaya were reporting on Monday's flooding at the resort when they came across a traffic cop now receiving much praise online.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006239-all-hail-officer-prasert-doing-his-bit-in-the-rain-to-help-pattaya/

 

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Dusit Thani Hua Hin Soccer Academy Nominated For ‘Best Sport Youth Development Program’ Award

 

 

We are proud to announce that the Dusit Thani Hua Hin Soccer Academy (DTHHSA) has been shortlisted for the ‘Best Sport Youth Development Program’ award at the 2017 Asia Sports Industry Awards (SPIA Asia).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006240-dusit-thani-hua-hin-soccer-academy-nominated-for-‘best-sport-youth-development-program’-award/

 

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Thai sport leads the way with 60 submissions making the local finals of SPIA Asia 2017

Almost 400 submissions from 47 countries compete in the 23 award categories while 35 international speakers are presenting at the Sports Business Conference

 

 

BANGKOK, Thailand – Organisers of the 2017 SPIA Asia – Asia's Sports Industry Awards & Conference revealed the Thailand finalists in Bangkok today at a live announcement presided over by Minister of Tourism and Sports, Mrs. Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006241-thai-sport-leads-the-way-with-60-submissions-making-the local-finals-of-spia-asia-2017/

 

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Rising river level threatens Angthong business area

By The Nation

 

Officials are racing against time to reinforce two-metre-high flood levees along the Chao Phraya River that runs through the heart of Angthong’s Mueang district after the water level reached a crisis level on Tuesday morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006243-rising-river-level-threatens-angthong-business-area/

 

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Thailand still free of highly addictive and potent designer drug known as "Ya Zombie"

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported despite widespread problems abroad Thailand was still free of the scourge of a designer drug referred to in the kingdom as "Ya Zombie".

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006244-thailand-still-free-of-highly-addictive-and-potent-designer-drug-known as-ya-zombie/

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Tapped Out: 7-Eleven Officially Drops Draft Beer

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

  

Photo: Hans Braxmeier

 

BANGKOK — Those looking forward to walking out of 7-Eleven with a tall cup of beer topped by a frothy foam had their hopes dashed Tuesday with the franchise owner’s announcement it was pulling it from the market.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006247-tapped-out-7-eleven-officially-drops-draft-beer/

 

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Transport Ministry to move forward to get the country’s civil aviation industry accepted globally

By Thai PBS

 

 

The Ministry of Transport says it will move ahead to bring Thailand’s civil aviation industry back on track after the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) lifted its red-flag status on the country.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006249-thai-transport-ministry-to-move-forward-to-get-the-country’s-civil-aviation-industry-accepted-globally/

 

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Microsoft has killed off Windows Phone

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Microsoft has announced it is killing off Windows Phone after 17 years.

 

After floundering for years, the company confirmed it has no plans to release any new updates or smartphones for Windows Phone.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/microsoft-killed-off-windows-phone/24875/

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Ten million Australians vote so far in same-sex marriage poll

 

A pedestrian walks near a poster attached to a light pole supporting a 'Yes' vote in a non-binding poll, conducted by post, to inform the government on whether voters want Australia to become the 25th nation to permit same-sex marriage, in the Sydney suburb of Newtown in Australia, October 4, 2016. REUTERS/David Gray

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Ten million Australians, or 62.5 percent of eligible voters, have cast their votes so far in a postal ballot on whether same-sex marriage should be legalised, the Bureau of Statistics said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006250-ten-million-australians-vote-so-far-in-same-sex-marriage-poll/

 

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UPDATE:

 

Company calls time on selling beer in stores

By The Nation

 

 

CP All has agreed to stop selling draft beer via dispensing machines at its 7-Eleven convenience stores following opposition by anti-alcohol protesters.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006247-tapped-out-7-eleven-officially-drops-draft-beer/?do=findComment&comment=12346720

 

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UPDATE:

 

CP All agrees to end selling draft beer at its 7-Eleven convenience stores

By Thai PBS

 

 

CP All, owner and operator of all 7-Eleven convenience stores in the country, has agreed to end it’s trial selling of draft beer at its convenience stores.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006247-tapped-out-7-eleven-officially-drops-draft-beer/?do=findComment&comment=12346735

 

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Smartphone addict goes BLIND after paying Honour of Kings game for 24hrs straight

BY STAFF WRITER

 

Image: Reuters

 

A 21 year old woman has lost her sight in one after spending an entire 24 hours playing games on her smartphone.

 

Full story:  https://tech.thaivisa.com/24877-2/24877/

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UberASSIST: Uber’s new service caters to passengers with special needs

BY THE NATION

 

 

UBER THAILAND has launched uberASSIST, a new ride-sharing service for senior passengers and individuals with disabilities. The service is available in Bangkok, Thailand.

 

Full story:  https://tech.thaivisa.com/uberassist-ubers-new-service-caters-passengers-special-needs/24880/

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Taiwan President Tsai pledges to defend island's freedoms

 

FILE PHOTO: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen poses for photographs during an interview with Reuters at the Presidential Office in Taipei, Taiwan April 27, 2017. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo

 

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen vowed to defend her island's freedom and democracy on Tuesday, using a National Day speech to warn that Taiwan would not bow to pressure.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006251-taiwan-president-tsai-pledges-to-defend-islands-freedoms/

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Democrats see budget fight as chance to force Trump's hand on 'Dreamers'

By Jeff Mason

 

A man exits the transit area after clearing immigration and customs on arrival at Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia, U.S., September 24, 2017. REUTERS/James Lawler Duggan/Files

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - While Democrats and immigration advocates recoiled at hard-line immigration proposals unveiled this week by the White House, they see a chance to force Republicans' hand on legislation to help young "Dreamers" brought to the country illegally as children.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006252-democrats-see-budget-fight-as-chance-to-force-trumps-hand-on-dreamers/

 

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Govt Spokesman says water management effective

 

 

BANGKOK, 10th October 2017 (NNT) – Government spokesman Lt Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd has pointed out that the government has been effective in its management of water in the recent period of harsh weather, with floods not impacting any economic zones and monkey cheek retention areas used to handle excess inundation. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006253-thai-govt-spokesman-says-water-management-effective/

 

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Ministry of Public Health moves forward with hospital food safety campaign

 

 

UDON THANI, 10th October 2017 (NNT) – The Ministry of Public Health is pursuing its hospital food safety campaign by inspecting the entire production chain of food provided at state facilities and disseminating understanding of food safety in accordance with the 20 Year National Strategy and Thailand 4.0 agenda. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006254-thai-public-health-min-moves-forward-with-hospital-food-safety-campaign/

 

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Fukushima court rules Tepco, government liable over 2011 disaster: media

 

A member of the media, wearing a protective suit and a mask, looks at the No. 3 reactor building at Tokyo Electric Power Co's (TEPCO) tsunami-crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Okuma town, Fukushima prefecture, Japan February 10, 2016. REUTERS/Toru Hanai/Files

 

TOKYO (Reuters) - A district court in Fukushima prefecture on Tuesday ruled that Tokyo Electric Power and the Japanese government were liable for damages totalling about 500 million yen ($4.44 million) in the largest class action lawsuit brought over the 2011 nuclear disaster, Kyodo news agency said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006259-fukushima-court-rules-tepco-government-liable-over-2011-disaster-media/

 

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Hundreds of share-bikes taken home by renters

“What we are really worried about the most is the group of people that are taking the bikes home - that number has now reached more than a hundred bikes."

By Nattha Thepbamrung and Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

  

Despite excellent feedback on the share-bike initiative and more than a thousand users per day, the share-bike project is suffering from renters who think that the bikes are “giveaways from the government”. Many users have taken the bike back home and using it as a personal belonging. Some of them have even brought their pick-ups and motor-tricycle (samlor) to take the bikes home.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006260-hundreds-of-share-bikes-taken-home-by-renters/

 

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Thailand to hold election in November 2018: prime minister

 

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha attends the Dialogue of Emerging Market and Developing Countries in Xiamen in southeastern China's Fujian Province Sept. 5, 2017. REUTERS/Mark Schiefelbein/Pool/Files

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand will hold a general election in November 2018, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Tuesday, the most precise date he has given yet for the vote since taking power in a 2014 military coup.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006261-thailand-to-hold-election-in-november-2018-prime-minister/

 

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Myanmar workers rescued from labour abuses in Chachoengsao

By The Nation

 

Labour officials have rescued eight girls and two women, all fromMyanmar, from labour abuses in Chachoengsao.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006262-myanmar-workers-rescued-from-labour-abuses-in-chachoengsao/

 

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Deer killed in van crash on Rayong road

By The Nation

 

A passenger van crashed into and killed a deer on a road in Rayong late on Monday night, police said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006263-deer-killed-in-van-crash-on-rayong-road/

 

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Help urged to repair house of 91-year-old Buri Ram man

By Surachai Phiraksa 
The Nation

 

Local residents have called on the government to help repair the shanty house of a 91-year-old man who lives alone in Buri Ram’s Muang district.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006267-help-urged-to-repair-house-of-91-year-old-buri-ram-man/