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Thailand Live Wednesday 27 Dec 2017

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Egypt hangs 15 militants for killing security forces in Sinai - security sources

 

CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt hanged 15 men convicted of attacks that killed security forces in the Sinai Peninsula, security sources said on Tuesday, in what appears to be the largest number of executions on a single day since President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi took office in 2014.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017581-egypt-hangs-15-militants-for-killing-security-forces-in-sinai-security-sources/

 

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Apple, suppliers drop on report of weak iPhone X demand

BY REUTERS

 

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BEIJING/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Shares in Apple Inc and several of its Asian suppliers fell on Tuesday after a report by Taiwan’s Economic Daily and comments from some analysts suggested iPhone X demand could come in below expectations in the first quarter.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/apple-suppliers-drop-report-weak-iphone-x-demand/26418/

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Bitcoin recovers some losses after its worst week since 2013

BY REUTERS

 

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SINGAPORE/TOKYO/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Bitcoin rose 15 percent on Tuesday, recouping about half of the losses it sustained last week, its worst since 2013, as investors who had missed out on earlier rallies bought the world’s biggest and best-known digital currency.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/bitcoin-recovers-losses-worst-week-since-2013/26422/

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Catch this foreign scumbag pretending to be a Thai cop preying on tourists!

 

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The head of Pattaya police has said that a foreign man is riding around Pattaya on a motorcycle posing as a Thai policeman.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017586-catch-this-foreign-scumbag-pretending-to-be-a-thai-cop-preying-on-tourists/

 

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Tax refund through Promptpay accounts can be done in 1 day

By Thai PBS

 

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Taxpayers who submit their tax return forms via the internet will have their tax refund to be wired into their Promptpay account within one day, Revenue Department director-general Prasong Poontaneat said Tuesday (Dec 26).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017601-tax-refund-through-promptpay-accounts-can-be-done-in-1-day/

 

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Seven people injured in van crash

By Thai PBS

 

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Seven people were injured when a commuter van crashed into the rear of a 10-wheel truck on Phetkasem highway in Tha Yang district of Phetchaburi province early Wednesday morning (Dec 27).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017602-seven-people-injured-in-van-crash-on-phetkasem-highway/

 

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Life jacket is a must for travelling in Rajjaprabha Dam’s reservoir

By Thai PBS

 

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Surat Thani’s tour operators and relevant state agencies signed a memorandum of understanding to comply with strict safety measures for travelling in the Rajjaprabha Dam’s reservoir.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017607-life-jacket-is-a-must-for-travelling-in-rajjaprabha-dam’s-reservoir/

 

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University "lady boys" arrested after school sports day toilet groping

 

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Police in Chachoengsao have arrested three lady boys from a Chonburi university after they allegedly groped and kissed a high school pupil in the toilets before a school sports day.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017610-university-lady-boys-arrested-after-school-sports-day-toilet-groping/

 

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Hundreds attend tsunami memorial and light up Patong Beach

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

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PHUKET: Hundreds of people turned out at the annual Light Up Phuket tsunami memorial event at Loma Park, Patong Beach, last night (Dec 26) to place candles in the sand to remember the thousands who lost their lives to the 2004 Asia Tsunami.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017611-hundreds-attend-tsunami-memorial-and-light-up-patong-beach/

 

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Cabinet gives green light to Smart Visa project

 

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BANGKOK, 27th December 2017 (NNT) - The Cabinet has given the green light to the implementation of a Smart Visa project which was proposed by the Committee for Strategic National Administration. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017613-thai-cabinet-gives-green-light-to-smart-visa-project/

 

 

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Injured ‘Toon’ Turns Down Army Airlift

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

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Artiwara Kongmalai or Toon Bodyslam runs to the finish line of his cross-country charity run Monday in Chiang Rai province.

 

CHIANG RAI — A rockstar who just completed a nationwide run to raise money for charity on Wednesday morning refused an army offer to fly him back to Bangkok aboard a military aircraft.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017616-injured-‘toon’-turns-down-army-airlift/

 

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Video: A sign of things to come at New Year - "drunk" driver caught on tape

 

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A foundation medic has posted footage showing what might be expected come New Year - taken from a motorcycle the video shows a car driver weaving all over the road.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017617-video-a-sign-of-things-to-come-at-new-year-drunk-driver-caught-on-tape/

 

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Phuket’s new ‘Chao Fah Mine Bridge’ officially opens

Shela Riva

 

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The new Chao Fah Mine Bridge on Chao Fa West Rd in Wichit officially opened yesterday (Dec 26). Photo: Pirapong Pongpradit

 

PHUKET: After three years in the making and costing B55 million to complete, the “Chao Fah Mine Bridge” on Chao Fa West Rd in Wichit officially opened yesterday (Dec 26).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017620-phuket’s-new-‘chao-fah-mine-bridge’-officially-opens/

 

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Thai immigration warns impending weekend visa waits of 4 hours in Bangkok airport

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

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Expectation vs. reality? The visa on arrival area, left, and a viral picture of what happens when immigration gets overwhelmed, right. Photos: Thai Embassy, left, and ChangTrixGet/ Facebook, right.

 

International visitors coming into Bangkok for the New Year long weekend should brace themselves for long waits for visas on arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017628-thai-immigration-warns-impending-weekend-visa-waits-of-4-hours-in-bangkok-airport/

 

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Storm weakens, but rain and flood risks remain

By The Nation

 

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Storm Tembin has been weakened by cold wind, but is still causing heavy rain along the east coast of the southern region and rough sea conditions in the Gulf of Thailand, while cool weather and light rain covered the rest of the country.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017630-storm-weakens-but-rain-and-flood-risks-remain/

 

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ATTA says visa on arrival strands tourists 1-4 hours at airports 

By Thai PBS

 

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The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) has complained of unnecessary waste of time for tourists applying for visas on arrival (VOA) at the airports saying the process take 1-4 hours.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017628-thai-immigration-warns-impending-weekend-visa-waits-of-4-hours-in-bangkok-airport/?do=findComment&comment=12569890

 

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Checkpoint immigration office now easier to access

By Chatchawan Sopapan 
The Nation

 

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Aranyaprathet Immigration office in Sa Kaew province will open its new escalators to visitors on New Year’s Day, Sa Kaew immigration chief Pol Colonel Benjapon Rodsawat said on Wednesday. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017634-checkpoint-immigration-office-now-easier-to-access/

 

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Rayong Woman Locks Brother In Room – For 15 Years (Video)

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

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Paitun Kamwiratch, 30, in his room Tuesday in Rayong province.

 

RAYONG — For 15 years, Paitun Kamwiratch saw no one other than his sister and their landlord. Since 2002, Paitun was locked in a filthy room where he stared at the walls and sometimes listened to music.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017635-rayong-woman-locks-brother-in-room-–-for-15-years/

 

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Police at checkpoints may be punished over road accidents

 

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BANGKOK, 27th December 2017 (NNT) – The Deputy Commander of the Royal Thai Police has made known he is considering punitive measures against officers operating in areas where a high rate of accidents take place during the New Year holidays, while indicating more checkpoints will be set up along minor roads. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017637-police-at-checkpoints-may-be-punished-over-road-accidents/

 

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The Terminal: Zimbabwe Family Stuck 3 Months At Bkk Airport

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

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Kanaruj Artt Pornspolt poses with a Christmas present for a child identified as Mashia who has been living with her family for three

months inside Suvarnabhumi Airport. Photo: Kanaruj Artt Pornspolt / Facebook

 

SAMUT PRAKAN — A Zimbabwean family of four are spending the holidays in the departure lounge of Suvarnabhumi International Airport, where they have been living for the past three months.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017639-the-terminal-zimbabwe-family-stuck-3-months-at-bkk-airport/

 

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Paramilitary soldier dies after Narathiwat attack

By Santhiti Kohjitmate 
The Nation

 

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One of two paramilitary soldiers wounded during series of attacks in Narathiwat’s Sisakhon district on Tuesday has succumbed to the injuries at Naradhiwas rajanagarindra Hospital.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017641-paramilitary-soldier-dies-after-narathiwat-attack/

 

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Migrating ducks an eco-tourism attraction in Phayao

By The Nation

 

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More than 10,000 migrating birds from Siberia have taken winter refuge at Rongtieu reservoir in Phayao, making this reservoir an attraction for bird watchers and nature lovers.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017644-migrating-ducks-an-eco-tourism-attraction-in-phayao/

 

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