THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 3 Dec 2017

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U.S. Senate approves major tax cuts in victory for Trump

By David Morgan and Amanda Becker

 

U.S. President Donald Trump smiles as he arrives to speak about tax reform legislation in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. November 29, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate narrowly approved a tax overhaul on Saturday, moving Republicans and President Donald Trump a big step closer to their goal of slashing taxes for businesses and the rich while offering everyday Americans a mixed bag of changes.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014163-us-senate-approves-major-tax-cuts-in-victory-for-trump/

 

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The week that was in Thailand news: Bare faced cheek.

 

 

One of the funniest things I have ever seen in my life happened when I was about 17 on my way to a football match in the northern English resort of Blackpool. The supporters were rowdy, chanting as we marauded through the cobbled streets on the way to the ground for the first away game of the season.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014181-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-bare-faced-cheek/

 

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Yemen's Saleh says ready for 'new page' with Saudi-led coalition

 

FILE PHOTO: Yemen's former President Ali Abdullah Saleh addresses a rally held to mark the 35th anniversary of the establishment of his General People's Congress party in Sanaa, Yemen August 24, 2017. Picture taken August 24, 2017. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah/File Photo

 

ADEN (Reuters) - Former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh said on Saturday he was ready for a "new page" in relations with the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen if it stopped attacks on his country.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014165-yemens-saleh-says-ready-for-new-page-with-saudi-led-coalition/

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23 more animals and plants added into list of “invasive alien species”

 

 

The Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP) has added into the list of invasive alien species another 11 kinds of plants and 12 kinds of animals as proposed by the committee for the conservation and utilisation of bio-diversity, according to ONEP secretary-general Raviwan Puridet.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014182-23-more-animals-and-plants-added-into-list-of-“invasive-alien-species”/

 

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Nine southern provinces ravaged by floods; 5 killed

 

 

Widespread flooding is still ravaging nine provinces in the South, affecting 255,519 households, and five people have died in flood-related incidents, said Chayapol Thitisak, director-general of the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department on Saturday (Dec 2).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014183-nine-southern-provinces-ravaged-by-floods-5-killed/

 

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Panthongtae says he only wants his family back, no more politics

 

 

Panthongtae, the only son of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, posted on his Instagram @oak_ptt on the occasion of his 38th birthday on Saturday (Dec 2) that all members of the Shinawatra family want a happy family back, not politics.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014184-panthongtae-says-he-only-wants-his-family-back-no-more-politics/

 

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‘Hello English!’ completes roadshow to 10 schools

By The Nation

 

 

A programme aimed at making English fun for students has just completed a tour of 10 schools in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014185-‘hello-english’-completes-roadshow-to-10-schools/

 

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Study finds high pesticide levels in local food

By Pratch Rujivanarom 
The Nation 

 

 

NGOs call for law forcing industry to declare discharge of toxic substances

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014186-study-finds-high-pesticide-levels-in-local-food/

 

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Weapons find ‘no reason to delay poll’

By JAKRAWAN SALAYTOO, 
JITRAPORN SENWONG 
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

 

POLITICIANS SAY SUCH A MOVE WOULD POINT TO JUNTA’S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN LAW AND ORDER

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014187-weapons-find-‘no-reason-to-delay-poll’/

 

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As future political system takes shape, doubts remain about how fair it will be

By KASAMAKORN CHANWANPEN 
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

THE LAST TWO organic bills, on the election of MPs and the composition of the Senate, have sailed through the National Legislative Assembly (NLA)’s first reading, taking the new political structure closer to completion after the two bills governing the Election Commission and the political party law were approved.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014188-as-future-political-system-takes-shape-doubts-remain-about-how-fair-it-will-be/

 

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Plan to move Dusit Zoo to Pathum Thani taking shape

By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM 
THE SUNDAY NATION 

 

 

THE AGENCIES in charge of Dusit Zoo in Bangkok yesterday confirmed that there is a plan to move the zoo to another site in Pathum Thani province, but refused to divulge details or make any comments.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014189-plan-to-move-dusit-zoo-to-pathum-thani-taking-shape/

 

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A most natural experience

By Kupluthai Pungkanon 
The Sunday Nation

 

With plenty of references to Milan in the decor, Galleria Milano is a pleasant place to kick back.

 

New fine-dining Italian eatery Galleria Milano offers some of the healthiest dishes around

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014190-a-most-natural-experience/

 

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Back in business

By Khetsirin Pholdhampalit 
The Sunday Nation 

 

The buildings of Lhong 1919 are arranged in the traditional Chinese style known as San He Yuan, forming a semicircle around a large courtyard.

 

An historic Bangkok steamboat dock restocks its warehouses with modern goods and a brace of restaurants

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014191-back-in-business/

 

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Trump says Flynn's actions during presidential transition were lawful

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Army Lieutenant General Michael Flynn looks at U.S. President-elect Donald Trump as he talks with the media at Mar-a-Lago estate where Trump attends meetings, in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., December 21, 2016. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that actions by his disgraced former national security adviser Michael Flynn during the presidential transition were lawful and said that there was no collusion between his 2016 White House campaign and Russia.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014192-trump-says-flynns-actions-during-presidential-transition-were-lawful/

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Ex Egypt premier Shafik deported from UAE to Egypt, say family, lawyer

By Amina Ismail

 

Egypt's former prime minister Ahmed Shafik speaks during an interview with Reuters at his residence in Abu Dhabi February 6, 2013. REUTERS/Jumana El Heloueh/File Photo

 

CAIRO (Reuters) - Former Egyptian prime minister Ahmed Shafik, who last week announced his intention of running for the presidency in 2018, has been taken from his home in the United Arab Emirates and is being deported to Egypt, his family told Reuters on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014193-ex-egypt-premier-shafik-deported-from-uae-to-egypt-say-family-lawyer/

 

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Israeli missiles hit military post near Damascus: Syrian state TV

 

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Israeli missiles struck a military position near Damascus and Syria's air defence system responded on Saturday, destroying two of them, Syrian state television said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014194-israeli-missiles-hit-military-post-near-damascus-syrian-state-tv/

 

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Ex-U.S. NSA employee pleads guilty to taking classified documents

By Dustin Volz and John Walcott

 

An aerial view shows the National Security Agency (NSA) headquarters in Ft. Meade, Maryland, U.S. on January 29, 2010. REUTERS/Larry Downing/Files

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A former U.S. National Security Agency employee pleaded guilty on Friday to illegally taking classified information outside the spy agency that an intelligence official said was later stolen from his home computer by Russian hackers.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014195-ex-us-nsa-employee-pleads-guilty-to-taking-classified-documents/

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Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa drops education minister after public outcry

 

FILE PHOTO: Emmerson Mnangagwa speaks after being sworn in as Zimbabwe's president in Harare, Zimbabwe, November 24, 2017. Picture taken November 24, 2017. REUTERS/Philimon Bulawayo/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Zimbabwe's new president Emmerson Mnangagwa dropped his education minister, a day after reappointing him to a cabinet which gave top posts to senior military officials in what was widely seen as a reward for the army's role in the removal of his predecessor, Robert Mugabe.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014196-zimbabwes-mnangagwa-drops-education-minister-after-public-outcry/

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Cordner try gives Australia World Cup title

 

Rugby League World Cup - England vs Australia - Land Park, Brisbane, Australia - December 2, 2017. The Australian team celebrate with the trophy after defeating England in the final. REUTERS/Steve Holland

 

BRISBANE (Reuters) - A first-half try to Boyd Cordner and desperate defence helped Australia win their 11th rugby league World Cup title with a 6-0 victory over England in a bruising final at Lang Park on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014199-cordner-try-gives-australia-world-cup-title/

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Hazard and Morata on target as Chelsea see off Newcastle

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea vs Newcastle United - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - December 2, 2017 Chelsea's Eden Hazard scores their third goal from the penalty spot REUTERS/David Klein

 

Dec 2 (Reuters) - Two goals from Eden Hazard and one by Alvaro Morata earned Chelsea a workmanlike 3-1 Premier League victory over Newcastle United on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014200-hazard-and-morata-on-target-as-chelsea-see-off-newcastle/

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Allardyce off to winning start with Everton

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton vs Huddersfield Town - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - December 2, 2017 Everton manager Sam Allardyce Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. Please contact your account representative for further details.

 

EVERTON 2 HUDDERSFIELD TOWN 0

 

Dec 2 (Reuters) - Sam Allardyce's reign at Everton kicked off in unspectacular but winning fashion as goals from Gylfi Sigurdsson and Dominic Calvert-Lewin earned them a 2-0 Premier League win over struggling Huddersfield Town on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014201-allardyce-off-to-winning-start-with-everton/

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Firmino double inspires Liverpool rout of Brighton

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - December 2, 2017 Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho scores their fourth goal from a free kick REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

 

Dec 2 (Reuters) - Roberto Firmino netted twice as Liverpool made it five wins from their last six Premier League games with a 5-1 drubbing of Brighton and Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014203-firmino-double-inspires-liverpool-rout-of-brighton/

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Watford held to 1-1 draw by 10-man Tottenham

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Watford vs Tottenham Hotspur - Vicarage Road, Watford, Britain - December 2, 2017 Tottenham's Moussa Sissoko in action with Watford's Adrian Mariappa Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

 

Dec 2 (Reuters) - WATFORD 1 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 1

 

Tottenham Hotspur's patchy away form in the Premier League continued with a 1-1 draw at Watford but the North London club will be pleased with a point after playing much of the second half with 10 men on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014204-watford-held-to-1-1-draw-by-10-man-tottenham/

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Tree Dwelling Spirits of Thailand

This blog has been provided by Asia Backpackers BLOG for Inspire.

 

 

Thai people have for countless centuries been animists, believing in spirits, ghosts and ghouls. The arrival of Buddhism around the 3rd century B.C. did little to change these beliefs and in some way actually legitimized them.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014209-tree-dwelling-spirits-of-thailand/

 

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Stoke comeback sends Swansea to bottom of Premier League

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Stoke City vs Swansea City - bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent, Britain - December 2, 2017 Swansea City’s Wilfried Bony in action with Stoke City's Kevin Wimmer REUTERS/Andrew Yates

 

Dec 2 (Reuters) - STOKE CITY 2 SWANSEA CITY 1

 

Stoke City produced a stunning first-half comeback to beat Swansea City 2-1 at the bet365 Stadium on Saturday, a result that eased the pressure on manager Mark Hughes and sent the Welsh side to the bottom of the Premier League.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014211-stoke-comeback-sends-swansea-to-bottom-of-premier-league/

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Lingard double earns Manchester Utd victory at Emirates fortress

By Martyn Herman

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal vs Manchester United - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - December 2, 2017 Manchester United's Jesse Lingard scores their third goal Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

 

Dec 2 (Reuters) - ARSENAL 1 MANCHESTER UNITED 3

 

Arsenal's 12-match home winning streak in the Premier League came to a shuddering halt as Jesse Lingard scored twice in an exhilarating 3-1 victory for second-placed Manchester United on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014212-lingard-double-earns-manchester-utd-victory-at-emirates-fortress/

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Palace draw 0-0 at West Brom to move off bottom of table

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - West Bromwich Albion vs Crystal Palace - The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, Britain - December 2, 2017 West Bromwich Albion manager Alan Pardew as Gareth Barry is substituted Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

 

Dec 2 (Reuters) - WEST BROMWICH ALBION 0 CRYSTAL PALACE 0

 

Alan Pardew maintained his record of never losing his first Premier League game in charge of a club as his West Bromwich Albion team were held to a 0-0 draw at home against Crystal Palace on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1014214-palace-draw-0-0-at-west-brom-to-move-off-bottom-of-table/

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Asus ZenBook Flip S review

By Paisal Chuenprasaeng
The Nation

 

 

Foldable fun with the ZenBook Flip S

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/asus-zenbook-flip-s-review/26036/

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Apple tipped to launch new budget iPad in 2018

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Apple could be about to launch a new budget iPad alongside its higher spec models next year, a new report has claimed.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/apple-tipped-launch-new-budget-ipad-2018/26034/

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There’s a big change coming to Google Chrome – and it’s great news for users

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Google has announced it is making big changes to the Windows version of its Chrome web browser.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/theres-big-change-coming-google-chrome-great-news-users/26031/