THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 20 Nov 2017

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20 inmates selected for weapons production training program

 

 

BANGKOK, 20 November 2017 (NNT) – Thailand's Department of Corrections has chosen 20 inmates to take part in its weapons production training program, designed to give them a chance of employment and public service once they complete their sentences. 

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012176-20-inmates-selected-for-weapons-production-training-program/

 

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Guard Run Over By Doctor Wakes From Coma

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

  

A police officer speaks with the wife and children of security guard Somchai Yarmdee on Thursday at Phra Nang Klao Hospital, where he has been recovering from his injuries.

 

BANGKOK — A security guard struck and run over by a health official earlier this month is now expected to recover, the doctor in charge of his care said Sunday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012178-guard-run-over-by-doctor-wakes-from-coma/

 

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Merkel fourth term in doubt as German coalition talks fail

By Joseph Nasr and Andreas Rinke

 

German Chancellor Angela Merkel of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) speaks to media after the exploratory talks about forming a new coalition government collapsed in Berlin, Germany, November 20, 2017. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke

 

BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday her efforts to form a three-way coalition government had failed, thrusting Germany into a political crisis and pushing Europe's largest economy closer to a possible new election.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012104-german-parties-at-impasse-as-deadline-passes-with-no-deal/?do=findComment&comment=12464411

 

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Sadao immigration police face probe after 20 Uighurs escape

By The Nation

 

The police deputy commissioner-general, Pol General Srivara Ransibrahmanakul, set up a committee on Monday to investigate officers at the Sadao district immigration office in Songkhla following the escape of 20 Uighur inmates.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012140-illegal-immigrants-escape-from-detention-on-songkhla/?do=findComment&comment=12464491

 

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Twenty Chinese Uighurs use blankets to escape Thai cell

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Twenty ethnic Uighur Muslims from China broke out of a detention centre near the Thai-Malaysia border, Thai officials said on Monday, after digging holes in the wall and using blankets as ladders.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012140-illegal-immigrants-escape-from-detention-on-songkhla/?do=findComment&comment=12464512

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Police ‘need time’ for probe into Phuket officers

By The Nation

 

Pol General Suchart Thirasawat, acting police inspector-general, said more time is needed for police to inquire into corruption claims concerning some Phuket officers.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012181-police-‘need-time’-for-probe-into-phuket-officers/

 

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Police use ‘call-centre tactic’ to lure drug suspect

By The Nation

 

A Crime Suppression Division police officer borrowed a tactic from call-centre scammers on Monday when he pretended to be a bank official to lure a drug suspect to be arrested in Nakhon Pathom.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012182-police-use-‘call-centre-tactic’-to-lure-drug-suspect/

 

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Perjury charges filed against seven in Jomsap case

By Tawee Apisakulchart 
The Nation

 

Sap Wapi

 

Official perjury complaints have been filed against seven suspects in the alleged plot to clear the name of Jomsap Saenmuangkhot, the former teacher convicted and jailed for a high-profile fatal road accident.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012184-perjury-charges-filed-against-seven-in-jomsap-case/

 

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South Korea fears further missile advances by North this year in threat to U.S

By Hyonhee Shin

 

A flag is pictured outside the Permanent Mission of North Korea in Geneva, Switzerland, November 17, 2017. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

 

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea may conduct additional missile tests this year to polish up its long-range missile technology and ramp up the threat against the United States, South Korea's spy agency said on Monday, adding that it was monitoring developments closely.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012185-south-korea-fears-further-missile-advances-by-north-this-year-in-threat-to-us/

 

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‘Toon' bursts into song, thrills school pupils 

By The Nation

 

 

Rock star Artiwara “Toon” Kongmalai briefly attended a student concert during his marathon charity run, in Chumphon, on Monday morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012186-‘toon bursts-into-song-thrills-school-pupils-in-chumphon/

 

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Phuket police scandal stirs fears of bribe-taking nationwide

By The Nation

 

 

In the wake of the corruption investigation focusing on Phuket police, academics and stakeholders told a seminar held by the watchdog Police Watch that business operators on the island face police extortion worth millions of baht per month.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012187-phuket-police-scandal-stirs-fears-of-bribe-taking-nationwide/

 

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Meechai seeks to ease concern over calculation method for MPs

By The Nation

 

Meechai Ruchupan, head of the Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC)

 

Meechai Ruchupan, head of the Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC), on Monday gave an assurance that the formula for the calculation of MP seats would not be so complicated that it affected the announcement of general election results.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012188-meechai-seeks-to-ease-concern-over-calculation-method-for-mps/

 

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Meet Atlas, the backflipping robot that moves like a ninja

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Your nightmares about Terminator have just come true…

 

A Boston based robotics company has created a robot that can backflip better than a human.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/meet-atlas-backflipping-robot-moves-like-ninja/25771/

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Chiang Mai International Airport Escalator Partially Collapses!

by CityNews

 

 

CityNews – On November 18, the bottom part of an escalator in the domestic flight wing collapsed just as a group of passengers were stepping on it.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012197-chiang-mai-international-airport-escalator-partially-collapses/

 

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Mentally Disabled Woman Raped, Attacked and Left For Dead by Ex-convict

by CityNews

 

 

CityNews – A woman who suffers with a mental disability was raped and left to die with critical injuries on November 16th in Mae Ai, Chiang Mai. A man has been arrested in connection with the attack.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012198-mentally-disabled-woman-raped-attacked-and-left-for-dead-by-ex-convict/

 

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Muslim leader: Uighurs’ escape ‘good for Thai govt’

By The Nation

 

 

A senior Islamic official on Monday expressed confidence that the escape of 20 Uighurs from their detention room at the Sadao immigration office in Songkhla would “bode well” for the Thai government.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012199-muslim-leader-uighurs’-escape-‘good-for-thai-govt’/

 

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I don't know make-up of PM's Cabinet reshuffle list: Wissanu

By The Nation

 

Wissanu.

 

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Monday that he had no idea to what extent Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha had processed the Cabinet reshuffle list, adding that he did not know which names were on the list – or even whether he himself would stay in office.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012202-i-dont-know-make-up-of-pms-cabinet-reshuffle-list-wissanu/

 

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Phuket man, 39, arrested for attempted murder of wife

 

Watcharapol Manjit, 39, from Phuket (with face blurred) admitted to stabbing his wife twice. Photo: Eakkapop thongtub

 

PHUKET:-- Police arrested a 39-year-old Thai man on Saturday (Nov 18) for the attempted murder of his wife after a heated row over her alleged adultery with his friend.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012203-phuket-man-39-arrested-for-attempted-murder-of-wife/

 

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China draws three-stage path for Myanmar, Bangladesh to resolve Rohingya crisis

By Yimou Lee

 

 

NAYPYITAW (Reuters) - China called for a ceasefire in Myanmar's Rakhine State so that Rohingya Muslim refugees can return from Bangladesh, proposing a three-stage approach to the crisis as diplomats from 51 mostly Asian and European countries gathered in Myanmar on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012204-china-draws-three-stage-path-for-myanmar-bangladesh-to-resolve-rohingya-crisis/

 

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Australia favourites but Ashes no forgone conclusion

By Nick Mulvenney

 

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - England v Australia - Investec Ashes Test Series Fifth Test - Kia Oval - 23/8/15 England's Alastair Cook and teammates celebrate winning the Ashes with the urn Action Images via Reuters / Paul Childs/File Photo

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia will start as favourites to reclaim the Ashes over the next seven weeks if only because of their home advantage but picking the winners in cricket's oldest test rivalry has become a fool's game in recent years.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012206-australia-favourites-but-ashes-no-forgone-conclusion/

 

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Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna dies after battle with cancer

 

 

PRAGUE (Reuters) - Czech tennis player Jana Novotna, a Wimbledon champion in 1998 and 16-time grand slam winner in doubles and mixed doubles, has died at the age of 49 after a long battle with cancer, the Women's Tennis Association said on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012207-wimbledon-champion-jana-novotna-dies-after-battle-with-cancer/

 

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Manchester United chasing Premier, Champions League titles - Ibrahimovic

 

FILE PHOTO - Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United vs Newcastle United - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - November 18, 2017 Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic after the match Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine

 

(Reuters) - Manchester United are able to mount a serious challenge for both the Premier and Champions League titles this season thanks to a stronger squad, striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012208-manchester-united-chasing-premier-champions-league-titles-ibrahimovic/

 

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Manchester City must keep their cool despite stellar start, says Kompany

 

FILE PHOTO - Soccer Football - Premier League - Leicester City vs Manchester City - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - November 18, 2017 Manchester City's Vincent Kompany. Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

 

(Reuters) - Manchester City extended their winning run in the season to 16 games across all competitions but captain Vincent Kompany has urged the Premier League side to remain composed in their pursuit of silverware.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012209-manchester-city-must-keep-their-cool-despite-stellar-start-says-kompany/

 

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Phuket police hunt Thai man for attempted shooting of ex’s new boyfriend

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Police question witnesses at the scene of the shooting. Photo: Thalang Police

 

PHUKET:-- Police on the island are hunting for a man who tried to shoot his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend on Saturday night (Nov 18).

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012210-phuket-police-hunt-thai-man-for-attempted-shooting-of-ex’s-new-boyfriend/

 

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‘End speculation by naming new Cabinet,’ says Abhisit

By The Nation

 

Abhisit.

 

Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Monday that the best solution to speculation about the Cabinet reshuffle is finishing the issue as soon as possible.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012219-‘end-speculation-by-naming-new-cabinet’-says-abhisit/

 

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New taxes, changing consumer habits set to shake up food & drink sector

By The Nation

 

New retail legislation and developments in consumer purchasing habits are set to impact activity in Thailand’s retail sector, particularly the food and drink segment, according to research by UK-based Oxford Business Group.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012220-new-taxes-changing-consumer-habits-set-to-shake-up-food-drink-sector/

 

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Prayut handed list of complaints over SSO reforms

By Chakkawan Salaytoo 
The Nation

 

 

Thai Labour Solidarity Committee (TLSC) representatives have submitted a complaint over a reported lack of progress in Social Security Office (SSO) reforms over the past two years.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012221-prayut-handed-list-of-complaints-over-sso-reforms/

 

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12 out of 50 whitening cosmetics found to have mercury

 

 

From random checks on 50 samples of cosmetics for face-whitening, the Medical Science Department has found 12 of them to contain mercury, a substance which can be harmful to kidney, the nervous and respiratory systems and skin.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012222-12-out-of-50-whitening-cosmetics-found-to-have-mercury/

 

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Thai woman can’t recognize her son after he went on Korean surgery show

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

Photo: Let Me In Thailand

 

A 22-year-old Thai factory worker shocked his mother with a total transformation after he had a series of plastic surgeries on Let Me In Thailand, the Thai edition of a Korean popular TV show.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1012224-thai-woman-can’t-recognize-her-son-after-he-went-on-korean-surgery-show/