THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 10 Dec 2017

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“Elemental”, our dear Michelin

By The Nation

 

 

There’s plenty of cause for celebration over at the Okura Prestige Bangkok’s Elements restaurant following the announcement that it has earned one star from the inaugural edition of the Michelin Guide Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015200-“elemental”-our-dear-michelin/

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The week that was in Thailand news: The Root of all Evil….Spending.

 

 

Perhaps it was being the offspring of the frugal Second World War generation that did it. Or maybe it was just in my genes. Growing up influenced by the habit of keeping a bent nail or an empty jar…”in case it came in useful one day”.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015194-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-the-root-of-all-evil…spending/

 

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PM urges Thais to help beat corruption

By The Sunday Nation

 

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha presided over the opening ceremony of an event marking International Anti-Corruption Day, vowing to promote an anti-corruption culture.

 

RANKING IN GLOBAL POLL SHOWS COUNTRY HAS NOT PROGRESSED IN TACKLING GRAFT

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015212-pm-urges-thais-to-help-beat-corruption/

 

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Former actor and colleagues surrender to police

 

 

Former actor Weerachaisriwanik Wanukkul and two colleagues turned themselves into Saimai police yesterday (Dec 8) after they are wanted for posing as narcotic suppression officers in a raid on a garage and detaining its owner over drug allegations.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015213-former-actor-and-colleagues-surrender-to-police/

 

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Phang Nga declares four disaster zones to speed up aid

By The Nation

 

The Phang Nga provincial administration on Saturday declared four districts as flood disaster zones.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015214-phang-nga-declares-four-disaster-zones-to-speed-up-aid/

 

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Southern flood death toll stands at 22

By The Nation

 

Floods that have hit 11 southern provinces since late last month have killed 22 people and affected 502,158 families, said the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015215-southern-flood-death-toll-stands-at-22/

 

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Overnight rains cause thick fog, cool temperature in Chiang Rai

By The Nation

 

Overnight heavy rains in Chiang Rai brought about a thick fog on Saturday morning after the mountaintop temperatures fell to about 10 degrees Celsius.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015216-overnight-rains-cause-thick-fog-cool-temperature-in-chiang-rai/

 

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‘Toon’ hits charity total at halfway point

By The Sunday Nation

 

 

CHARITY HERO Artiwara “Toon” Kongmalai yesterday managed to reach Bt700 million – the goal set for his 2,191-kilometre marathon in support of 11 hospitals nationwide – at the halfway point of his epic run.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015217-‘toon’-hits-charity-total-at-halfway-point/

 

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Groups demand end to ban on political activity

By The Sunday Nation

 

 

CONSTITUTIONAL COURT APPROACHED TO HEAR CONCERNS OVER HUMAN RIGHTS ‘VIOLATIONS’

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015218-groups-demand-end-to-ban-on-political-activity/

 

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Suthep’s video reminds junta of its roots

By SOMROUTAI SAPSOMBOON 
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

POLITICAL OBSERVERS have been taken aback by the sudden return to the spotlight of Suthep Thaugsuban, a former leader of the now-defunct People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015219-suthep’s-video-reminds-junta-of-its-roots/

 

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Corruption chief feels ‘no pressure’ in watch scandal

By THE SUNDAY NATION

 

NATIONAL Anti Corruption Commission President Pol General Watcharapol Prasarnrajkit said yesterday that he feels no pressure to investigate his former boss who has been the subject of public speculation over an unreported wristwatch and diamond ring.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015220-corruption-chief-feels-‘no-pressure’-in-watch-scandal/

 

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More processed wood found in Kanchanaburi temple

 

 

More processed wood have been uncovered on the compound of Wat Mettathampothiyarn in Kanchanaburi province as officials continued their search of the temple for the second day on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015221-more-processed-wood-found-in-kanchanaburi-temple/

 

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Ex-PM Chuan asks government to address declining household income in the South

 

 

Former prime minister and chief advisor of the Democrat Party Chuan Leekpai has urged the government to come up with a special measure or policy to address the problem of household income of the southerners.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015222-ex-pm-chuan-asks-government-to-address-declining-household-income-in-the-south/

 

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Metro Manila to become a “dead city” in 25 years

 

 

A wellknown urban planner architect has confirmed warning by President Rodrigo Duterte that Metro Manila will become a dead city in 25 years, The Manila Times Online reported on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015223-metro-manila-to-become-a-“dead-city”-in-25-years/

 

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Irrawaddy dolphin now classified as “endangered” species by IUCN

 

 

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has recently raised the status of Irrawaddy dolphin from “vulnerable” to “endangered” as its numbers have fallen by half over the past six decades, according to The Irrawaddy Online on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015224-irrawaddy-dolphin-now-classified-as-“endangered”-species-by-iucn/

 

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Commerce clarifies Thai exports blocked by US

 

 

The Ministry of Commerce yesterday clarified the blocking of Thai exports to the United States is just a normal blocking procedure.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015225-commerce-clarifies-thai-exports-blocked-by-us/

 

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Committee asks institute to testify as cadet’s autopsy report leaked

By The Sunday Nation

 

A FACT-FINDING committee set up by the Supreme Command will invite representatives of the Central Institute of Forensic Science to testify on the autopsy results of a cadet who died at the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School [AFAPS].

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015226-committee-asks-institute-to-testify-as-cadet’s-autopsy-report-leaked/

 

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Dead cadet’s family vows to bring all relevant people to court for trial

 

 

The family of the dead cadet student Pakapong Tanyakan yesterday vowed to bring all relevant people for trial in the court after forensic autopsy result indicated the victim had several bruises from assaults.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015227-dead-cadet’s-family-vows-to-bring-all-relevant-people-to-court-for-trial/

 

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U.N. envoy told North Korea urgent need to open channels to cut conflict risk

By Jane Chung and Michelle Nichols

 

United Nations political affairs chief Jeffrey Feltman (2nd R) arrives at Beijing airport after his return from North Korea in Beijing, China, December 9, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

 

SEOUL/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations political affairs chief told senior North Korean officials during a visit to Pyongyang this week that there was an "urgent need to prevent miscalculations and open channels to reduce the risks of conflict," the world body said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015228-un-envoy-told-north-korea-urgent-need-to-open-channels-to-cut-conflict-risk/

 

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Johnson in Iran talks to lobby for jailed aid worker

 

Britain's Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson gives a speech at the Foreign Office in London December 7, 2017. REUTERS/Victoria Jones/Pool

 

DUBAI (Reuters) - British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson flew to Tehran on Saturday to seek the release of a jailed British-Iranian aid worker.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015229-johnson-in-iran-talks-to-lobby-for-jailed-aid-worker/

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Egypt reveals artifacts, mummy from tombs in ancient city of Luxor

 

LUXOR, Egypt (Reuters) - Egypt's authorities on Saturday revealed artifacts and a linen-wrapped mummified body, possibly that of a top official, from two tombs that were discovered two decades ago in the Nile city of Luxor but had not been fully unexplored.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015230-egypt-reveals-artifacts-mummy-from-tombs-in-ancient-city-of-luxor/

 

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Iraq declares final victory over Islamic State

By Maher Chmaytelli and Ahmed Aboulenein

 

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared final victory over Islamic State on Saturday after Iraqi forces drove its last remnants from the country, three years after the militant group captured about a third of Iraq's territory.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015231-iraq-declares-final-victory-over-islamic-state/

 

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Leicester fight back to beat Newcastle 3-2 away

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United vs Leicester City - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - December 9, 2017 Newcastle United's Ayoze Perez scores a own goal and the third for Leicester City as Leicester City's Shinji Okazaki looks on Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

 

Dec 9 (Reuters) - NEWCASTLE UNITED 2 LEICESTER CITY 3

 

Leicester City stretched their unbeaten away run in the Premier League to six games after an 86th-minute own goal by Ayoze Perez gave them a 3-2 win at Newcastle United in a pulsating clash on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015233-leicester-fight-back-to-beat-newcastle-3-2-away/

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Kane scores twice as Tottenham hit form to thrash Stoke

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur vs Stoke City - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - December 9, 2017 Tottenham's Harry Kane scores their third goal REUTERS/Toby Melville

 

Dec 9 (Reuters) - TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 5 STOKE CITY 1

 

Tottenham Hotspur emerged from their recent slump to demolish Stoke City 5-1 at Wembley in the Premier League on Saturday and continue a run of handsome victories over Mark Hughes's side.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015234-kane-scores-twice-as-tottenham-hit-form-to-thrash-stoke/

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Bony rocket ends Swansea's long wait for victory

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Swansea City vs West Bromwich Albion - Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Britain - December 9, 2017 Swansea City's Roque Mesa in action with West Bromwich Albion's Salomon Rondon REUTERS/Rebecca Naden

 

Dec 9 (Reuters) - SWANSEA CITY 1 WEST BROMWICH ALBION 0

 

Striker Wilfried Bony smashed home from close range with nine minutes left as Swansea City defeated fellow strugglers West Bromwich Albion 1-0 on Saturday for their first Premier League victory in nearly two months.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015235-bony-rocket-ends-swanseas-long-wait-for-victory/

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Arfield's ice cool finish gives Burnley win over Watford

By Simon Evans

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Burnley vs Watford - Turf Moor, Burnley, Britain - December 9, 2017 Watford's Heurelho Gomes makes a save REUTERS/Phil Noble

 

BURNLEY, England (Reuters) - BURNLEY 1 WATFORD 0

 

Scott Arfield's goal on the stroke of halftime was enough to give seventh placed Burnley a 1-0 win over eighth placed Watford in the Premier League on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015236-arfields-ice-cool-finish-gives-burnley-win-over-watford/

 

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Conte says Chelsea no longer in title race after West Ham defeat

By William Schomberg

 

Premier League - West Ham United vs Chelsea - London Stadium, London, Britain - December 9, 2017 West Ham United's Marko Arnautovic scores their first goal past Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois Action Images via Reuters/Tony O'Brien

 

Dec 9 (Reuters) - Chelsea coach Antonio Conte said his side were no longer in the Premier League title race after they lost 1-0 to West Ham United on Saturday, leaving the champions 11 points adrift of runaway leaders Manchester City who play on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015238-conte-says-chelsea-no-longer-in-title-race-after-west-ham-defeat/

 

 

 

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Why you must visit Koh Chang in Thailand

 

 

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/1015242-why-you-must-visit-koh-chang-in-thailand/

 

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US couple arrested for taking naked selfies in Thailand have been released from jail

 

Image: San Diego Gay and Lesbian News

 

Two American men who were arrested in Thailand for posting naked photos to Instagram have reportedly been released from jail and are heading home to San Diego.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015243-us-couple-arrested-for-taking-naked-selfies-in-thailand-have-been-released-from-jail/

 

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Monks Alms Rounds in Thailand

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

 

 

Merit Making

‘Merit’ is not charity as perceived by western people and it is offensive to many Buddhist followers, to hear others imply that when monks leave their temples to gather alms, (known as “BIN THA BAT” – บิณฑบาตร), that this is in some way begging. Buddhist people believe the giving of alms is a way of connecting the giver to the monk or nun and to show humbleness and respect to what they represent.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1015239-monks-alms-rounds-in-thailand/