THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 19 Nov 2017

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Most Thais support alcohol sales ban on Buddhist holidays

By The Nation

 

A majority of Thai people support the ban on the sale of alcoholic drinks on national Buddhist holidays and at venues around educational institutions, a survey has found.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011995-most-thais-support-alcohol-sales-ban-on-buddhist-holidays/

 

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Shop for the Nation spending stimulus launched by 11street

By The Nation

 

To offer the best value for money and support the government’s economic stimulation campaign, 11street has launched a “Shop for the Nation” promotion with 15 per cent bonus coupons for shoppers to download and save more (for products from participating sellers only) until December 3.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011996-shop-for-the-nation-spending-stimulus-launched-by-11street/

 

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Bang Saphan fans promise not to disrupt Toon’s run

By The Nation

 

Residents of Prachuap Khiri Khan’s Bang Saphan district, which Artiwara “Toon” Kongmalai will pass during his charity run, have promised not to disrupt the event by trying to stop the runner for selfies or hand him cash.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1011998-bang-saphan-fans-promise-not-to-disrupt-toon’s-run/

 

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U.S. destroyer slightly damaged in collision with tug off Japan - U.S. Navy

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. guided-missile destroyer, USS Benfold,, sustained slight damage when a Japanese tug drifted into it during a towing exercise off central Japan on Saturday, the U.S. Navy said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012001-us-destroyer-slightly-damaged-in-collision-with-tug-off-japan-us-navy/

 

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Bike Tour of Northern Thailand – Preface

This blog has been provided by BALDBRADY’S BLOG for Inspire.

 

 

I am beginning this blog on the day before leaving on a 2 week, 1000 km cycling tour of around Northern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012003-bike-tour-of-northern-thailand-–-preface/

 

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Do Expats of Thailand get an undeserved stigma?

 

 

Inspire is delighted to have teamed up with Dan about Thailand vlogs to bring you his latest vlog from in and around Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012006-do-expats-of-thailand-get-an-undeserved-stigma/

 

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U.S. nuclear general says would resist 'illegal' Trump strike order

 

FILE PHOTO - U.S. Air Force General John Hyten, Commander of U.S. Strategic Command, testifies in a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., April 4, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top U.S. nuclear commander said on Saturday that he would resist President Donald Trump if he ordered an "illegal" launch of nuclear weapons.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012009-us-nuclear-general-says-would-resist-illegal-trump-strike-order/

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Here’s a round up of new tech released in Thailand this week – 19 Nov

BY THE NATION

 

 

Great photos, deep dives

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/heres-round-new-tech-released-thailand-week-19-nov/25741/

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Kodi stream not working? Yet more popular Kodi addons forced to close in latest crackdown

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

If your Kodi stream has suddenly stopped working, this is probably the reason why…

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/kodi-stream-not-working-yet-popular-kodi-addons-forced-close-latest-crackdown/25739/

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Woman arrested for operating an illegal dental clinic

 

 

Police, health officials and military personnel arrested a woman in a raid of an illegal dental clinic operating in the guise of a grocery in Muang district of Trang province on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012032-woman-arrested-for-operating-an-illegal-dental-clinic/

 

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Traffic woes hit Mae Hong Son as tourists rush to savour sunflower spectacle

By The Nation

 

 

Thousands of people flocked to the Khun Yuam district of Mae Hong Son province on Sunday to enjoy the sight of Mexican sunflowers in full bloom, causing severe traffic jams.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012033-traffic-woes-hit-mae-hong-son-as-tourists-rush-to-savour-sunflower-spectacle/

 

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No damage in Phayao province after earthquake

By The Nation

 

 

A 3.0-magnitude earthquake that hit Phayao province at 4.10am on Sunday has not caused any damage, province Governor Prajon Pratchsakun said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012034-no-damage-in-phayao-province-after-earthquake/

 

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River fish festival livens up Nakhon Phanom

By The Nation

 

Credit : Chumchonkhonrak Si Songkhram

 

The Songkhram River Fish Festival has kicked off in Nakhon Phanom province, adding much colour to the local scene.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012035-river-fish-festival-livens-up-nakhon-phanom/

 

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“Toon Bodyslam” has covered one-third of his cross-country run

 

 

Toon Bodyslam has already covered one-third of his 2,191-km cross-country charity run, or 700 kilometres, and has so far collected over 280 million baht in donations as of Sunday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012036-“toon-bodyslam”-has-covered-one-third-of-his-cross-country-run/

 

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Surveyor, 25, dies in Chai Nat road accident

By The Nation

 

A surveyor from the Royal Irrigation Department died when his pick-up truck rammed into the rear of a lorry in Muang district of this Central province of Chai Nat early on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012037-surveyor-25-dies-in-chai-nat-road-accident/

 

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Embassy joins in remembering road crash victims

By The Nation

 

 

The British Embassy in Bangkok is marking World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims this weekend to commemorate the lives of road traffic victims in Thailand and around the world.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012038-embassy-joins-in-remembering-road-crash-victims/

 

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