THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 1 Nov 2017

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Woman arrested for using fake Bt1,000 notes in Kalasin

By The Nation

 

 

A woman was arrested at a market in Kalasin on Wednesday morning for using fake Bt1,000 notes.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009364-woman-arrested-for-using-fake-bt1000-notes-in-kalasin/

 

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AirAsia introduces Phuket-Khon Kaen route

We’re adding two new routes now because the fourth quarter is travel season and Phuket is a top destination for Thai and foreign tourists alike.

By Nattha Thepbamrung and Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

  

Esan here we come

 

AirAsia is strengthening its Phuket base with a new route from Phuket to Khon Kaen, designed to stimulate local regional tourism.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009365-airasia-introduces-phuket-khon-kaen-route/

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Friends honour funeral services for Phuket expat Peter Watson

The Phuket News

 

Canadian national Peter Gulston Watson, a Phuket resident for 10 years, passed away quietly last Friday (Oct 27). Photo: Supplied

 

PHUKET: All friends of Canadian national Peter Gulston Watson, a Phuket resident for 10 years who passed away last Friday (Oct 27), are invited to join mass Buddhist funeral prayer for him at Wat Cherng Talay tonight.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009366-friends-honour-funeral-services-for-phuket-expat-peter-watson/

 

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Rock star ‘Toon’ takes off on epic run for hospitals

By The Nation

 

 

Rock star Artiwara “Toon” Kongmalai started the first leg of his 2,191-kilometre run under the banner the “Kao Kon La Kao”, or “Take One Step Each”, campaign from his starting point in Yala’s Betong district on Wednesday morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009368-rock-star-‘toon’-takes-off-on-epic-run-for-hospitals/

 

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Prachuap Khiri Khan braces for another round of flooding

By Thai PBS

 

 

Panlop Singhaseni, the governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan province, has ordered concerned officials to be prepared to cope with another round of flooding as the Thai Meteorological Department has predicted all 16 southern provinces will be hit by heavy rain brought by a depression storm from the night of Nov 1.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009370-prachuap-khiri-khan-braces-for-another-round-of-flooding/

 

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WARNING: Your phone is telling Google everything – it even knows when you stand up

BY STAFF WRITER

 

REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

 

Your mobile phone may be revealing some secrets regarding your physical activity.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/warning-phone-telling-google-everything-even-knows-stand/25337/

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Large sinkhole repaired at Phuket Town bridge

Shela Riva

 

Workers inside the sinkhole inspect the damage before making repairs. Photo: Phuket City Municipality

 

PHUKET: A large sinkhole that appeared in Thepkrasattri Rd right beside a busy bridge over Bang Yai Canal in Phuket Town last week has been repaired, local council workers have confirmed.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009371-large-sinkhole-repaired-at-phuket-town-bridge/

 

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Phuket ready to host Foremost IRONMAN 70.3 Thailand

"The island's reputation for hosting spectacular triathlons spreads far and wide, making it a popular destination with triathletes the world over."

By Tanutam Thawan

 

  

Having hosted triathlons for more than 20 years, Phuket is in an enviable position as the leading triathlon destination in South East Asia and the island is set to bolster its sports tourism credentials further when it hosts the 2017 Foremost IRONMAN 70.3 Thailand, Sunrise Sprint and Foremost IRONKIDS Thailand on 25 and 26 November, 2017.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009372-phuket-ready-to-host-foremost-ironman-703-thailand/

 

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Abbot Accused of Using Dead boy’s ID Reappears to Deny All Charges

by CityNews

 

 

CityNews – The abbot of Wat Suan Dok who was accused of stealing the ID of a dead novice monk in 1995 came out of hiding on October 27 to deny all allegations against him.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009390-abbot-accused-of-using-dead-boy’s-id-reappears-to-deny-all-charges/

 

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Husband Exposed After Lying to Police to Hide Affair with Mistress

by CityNews

 

 

CityNews – A husband who reported his bike stolen to avoid his wife finding out that he lent it to his mistress has been charged with lying to police after discrepancies in his statement led to a truthful admission, exposing the story to all parties involved.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009391-husband-exposed-after-lying-to-police-to-hide-affair-with-mistress/

 

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Bitcoin blasts to new all-time high of $6,450

 

A copy of bitcoin standing on PC motherboard is seen in this illustration picture, October 26, 2017. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Bitcoin climbed to a new all-time high of $6,450 on Wednesday, boosted by bets the cryptocurrency could enter the financial mainstream after the world's largest derivatives exchange operator said on Tuesday it would launch bitcoin futures.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009393-bitcoin-blasts-to-new-all-time-high-of-6450/

 

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Rare protest in junta-ruled Thailand after mourning chaos

By Panu Wongcha-um

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Authorities in Thailand's southeastern Chonburi province braced for more demonstrations on Wednesday after hundreds of furious residents gathered a day earlier in a rare protest to complain about bureaucratic incompetence.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009395-rare-protest-in-junta-ruled-thailand-after-mourning-chaos/

 

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Politics ban ‘won’t affect election road map’

By The Nation

 

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam

 

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam maintained that everyone was well aware of all the deadlines political parties have to meet and insisted that the current political-activities ban would not affect the road map.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009397-politics-ban-‘won’t-affect-election-road-map’/

 

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Deep South peace talks haven’t stalled, says negotiator

By The Nation

 

General Aksara Kerdphol

 

General Aksara Kerdphol, Thailand's lead negotiator in peace talks with rebel groups in the deep South, insisted on Wednesday that the talks were still ongoing, not totally halted as some had speculated.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009398-deep-south-peace-talks-haven’t-stalled-says-negotiator/

 

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13 southern provinces warned of heavy rain, strong winds on Nov 1-3

 

 

The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a warning for 13 provinces in the South to brace for heavy rain and strong winds between Nov 1-3.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009399-13-southern-provinces-warned-of-heavy-rain-strong-winds-on-nov-1-3/

 

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Report shows that Thailand means business

By The Nation

 

 

The World Bank Group’s latest “Doing Business” report ranks Thailand in 26th place among 190 economies in the ease of doing business for small and medium enterprises around the world – up from 48th place when applying the same methodology to last year’s and this year’s data.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009405-report-shows-that-thailand-means-business/

 

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Activists file complaint against Bangkok pet café where animals have died

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

 

Animal rights organization Watchdog Thailand yesterday filed a police report against Kitties & Bears, a pet cafe on Siam Square Soi 1, following claims from its former manager that the café let 7-8 dogs die in the span of a month due to diseases at the establishment.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009406-activists-file-complaint-against-bangkok-pet-café-where-animals-have-died/

 

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Forensic results awaited for German expats murder in Phuket

Shela Riva

 

The house where the murder of German expat Johann Friedrich Speckbacher took place. Photo: Chalong Police

 

PHUKET:-- Police are waiting for forensic results to come back in the murder case of 79-year-old German expat Johann Friedrich Speckbacher in late September.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009407-forensic-results-awaited-for-german-expats-murder-in-phuket/

 

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iOS 11.1: iPhone and iPad users urged to download new security update

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD

 

 

iPhone and iPad users are being urged to download iOS 11.1, the latest update to its mobile operating system.

 

Full Story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/ios-11-1-iphone-ipad-users-urged-download-new-security-update/25339/

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