THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 22 Feb 2018

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Bigwigs gather and declare Mae Sot has the worst pollution in Thailand

 

 

Disaster Mitigation officials, the military, medics and other authorities gathered in the border area of Mae Sot to declare that the area was the worst polluted place in Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1026081-bigwigs-gather-and-declare-mae-sot-has-the-worst-pollution-in-thailand/

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What price a child's safety? School says they have no budget after drain accident

 

 

Parents at a Chonburi school are outraged after repeated efforts to get a drain repaired ended in a serious accident yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1026084-what-price-a-childs-safety-school-says-they-have-no-budget-after-drain-accident/

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Will 7-Eleven Pick Up Where Thailand’s Banks Leave Off?

 

 

BANGKOK — In the past year alone, 7-Eleven has wooed consumers with cashless payments and wowed them with draft beer machines – though the latter was killed before the foam settled.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1026075-will-7-eleven-pick-up-where-thailand’s-banks-leave-off/

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Boom time coming to Chonburi and Pattaya - but who knows what EEC actually means?

 

Picture: Thai News Agency

 

The Chonburi governor has said that the people need to understand what the Eastern Economic Corridor actually means and not be afraid of change.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1026109-boom-time-coming-to-chonburi-and-pattaya-but-who-knows-what-eec-actually-means/

 

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No thanks for the memory! Bangkok cabby masturbates all the way to the airport

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported that a young US woman had a scary experience when her taxi driver masturbated all the way to Suvarnabhumi airport early Wednesday morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1026110-no-thanks-for-the-memory-bangkok-cabby-masturbates-all-the-way-to-the-airport/

 

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A granny's tears of joy as "Kindest German in Thailand" continues charity mission!

 

Picture: Sophon Cable

 

A man who has been called the "Kindest German in Thailand" is now helping a destitute granny find a better life in Pattaya.

 

Herr Reiner Abele along with his wife Ankhana and two other good Samaritans heard about the plight of 69 year old Bunreuan Phantaem.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1026111-a-grannys-tears-of-joy-as-kindest-german-in-thailand-continues-charity-mission/

 

 

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Yellow shirts jailed as top court upholds verdicts

By THE NATION

 

 

THE SUPREME Court yesterday sentenced 84 yellow-shirt protesters who stormed the state-run NBT television station in 2008 to jail terms ranging from three to eight months, upholding a verdict by the Appeals Court.

 

Source: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1026060-yellow-shirts-jailed-for-storming-nbt-station/?do=findComment&comment=12734700

 

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Amid scepticism, Thai Niyom scheme kicks off

By KAS CHANWANPEN 
THE NATION 

 

 

ORGANIC FARMING leaders and experts in Nakhon Pathom province, where the government’s grand Thai Niyom scheme kicked off yesterday, remain sceptical despite Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha and his government showing they were serious about its implementation.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1026113-amid-scepticism-thai-niyom-scheme-kicks-off/

 

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Prawit given more time to clarify on watch case

By THE NATION 

 

 

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) expects to get a clarification from deputy premier Prawit Wongsuwan over the controversial luxury watch case next month, further extending the deadline for the anti-graft agency to wrap up the politically-sensitive case.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1026058-prawit-has-two-weeks-to-clarify-25-pricey-watches/?do=findComment&comment=12734711

 

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Activists seek court ruling on junta’s political assembly ban

By WASAMON AUDJARINT 
THE NATION

 

 

TWO ACTIVISTS yesterday asked the Constitutional Court to rule whether a junta order banning political assemblies violates the Constitution’s endorsement of people’s rights and freedom.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1026114-activists-seek-court-ruling-on-junta’s-political-assembly-ban/

 

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Worry over the human rights of Japanese ‘baby factory’ toddlers

By Chularat Saengpassa 
The Nation

 

 

A CHILDREN’S-RIGHTS activist yesterday raised concerns about the fate of 13 children that Thai authorities will hand over to the rich Japanese man who fathered them through commercial surrogacy.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1026115-worry-over-the-human-rights-of-japanese-‘baby-factory’-toddlers/

 

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Governor shuts controversial markets

By Kornkamon Aksorndej 
The Nation 

 

 

TEMPORARY MEASURE AIMED AT FINDING SOLUTION TO DISPUTE BETWEEN RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES
 

THE Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) yesterday ordered the closure from next Tuesday of three markets operating illegally in the Seri Villa housing project in Prawet district, behind Paradise Park shopping mall.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1026116-bangkok-governor-shuts-controversial-markets/

 

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Respect urged for the elderly as report shows evidence of increase in abuse, abandonment

By THE NATION

 

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ELDERLY people in Thailand are most at risk of abuse, abandonment and being duped out of money by their own children or those close to them, and the number of senior rape victims is also on the rise, according to a recent study that was revealed at a Bangkok seminar yesterday.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1026117-respect-urged-for-the-elderly-as-report-shows-evidence-of-increase-in-abuse-abandonment/ 

 

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This is why 4G speeds in Thailand lag behind the rest of the world

 

 

A new report has found that while 4G speeds in Thailand are getting better, they still lag behind many developed and developing countries.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/4g-speeds-thailand-lag-behind-rest-world/27325/

 

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Police chief says he knew who is the real owner of the 30-million-baht lottery tickets

By Thai PBS

 

 

The national police chief Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda said Wednesday (Feb 21) that he knew who is the real owner of the 30-million-baht first lottery tickets, but would not give any details, saying that he would disclose the final police report on Feb 28.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1026119-police-chief-chakthip-says-he-knew-who-is-the-real-owner-of-the-30-million-baht-lottery-tickets/

 

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Billy Graham, preacher to millions, adviser to U.S. presidents, dies at 99

By Bill Trott

 

FILE PHOTO: Evangelist Billy Graham speaks at the dedication of the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. May 31, 2007. REUTERS/Robert Padgett/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - U.S. evangelist Billy Graham, who counseled presidents and preached to millions across the world from his native North Carolina to communist North Korea during his 70 years in the pulpit, died on Wednesday at the age of 99, a spokesman said.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1026120-billy graham-preacher-to-millions-adviser-to-us-presidents-dies-at-99/

 

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ITD boss Premchai summoned to face a new charge in Kanchanaburi on Thursday

By Thai PBS

 

 

Italian-Thai Development Plc boss Premchai Karnasuta has been summoned to report himself to the police inquiry officers at the Provincial Police Region 7 in Kanchanaburi Feb 22 to face an addition charge of cruelty against animals.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1026046-itd-denies-rumours-premchai-is-absconding/?do=findComment&comment=12734770

 

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7 Krabi King cobras reported in one day – 5 captured and released

“Later that day, we received yet another report about 5 king cobras and we managed to capture 3 of them."

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

  

The Ao Luek Rescue Team in Krabi received a report last night (February 20) at 8.30 pm from 23 year old Nutchanart Bangyabyeo, saying that she found a 4 metre king cobra under the dish washing sink.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1026121-7-krabi-king-cobras-reported-in-one-day-–-5-captured-and-released/

 

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Thailand's culture of impunity for the powerful causes backlash

A retired general's taste for expensive watches and bling stirs open public criticism

MARWAAN MACAN-MARKAR, Asia regional correspondent

 

Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, right, leaves Government House with Prawit Wongsuwan, his embattled deputy with expensive tastes in watches and jewelry. © Reuters

 

BANGKOK -- With its political future in the balance, Thailand's military government is digging in to protect one of its key figures, Prawit Wongsuwan, the deputy prime minister and defense minister

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1026122-thailands-culture-of-impunity-for-the-powerful-causes-backlash/

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Trump says arming teachers could prevent school massacres

By Jeff Mason

 

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks next Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School student Carson Abt, as the president hosts a listening session with high school students and teachers to discuss school safety at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 21, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Wednesday that arming teachers could help prevent massacres such as last week's mass shooting at a Florida high school.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1026124-trump-says-arming-teachers-could-prevent-school-massacres/

 

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Ahmadinejad calls for "free" elections in Iran in letter to Supreme Leader

By Babak Dehghanpisheh

 

File Photo - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad smiles as he meets with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the United Nations in New York September 24, 2007. REUTERS/Eric Thayer/File Photo

 

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, whose 2009 re-election prompted mass unrest over alleged vote rigging, has called for "free" presidential and parliamentary elections in an open letter to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1026125-ahmadinejad-calls-for-free-elections-in iran in-letter-to-supreme-leader/

 

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EDITORIAL

When the last straw falls

By The Nation

 

The Bangkok sisters ‘overreacted’ to a pickup blocking their driveway – until we heard the reasons why
 

The drama over vehicles illegally parking in front of a Bangkok family’s house is just the latest example of everyday bickering among people who have to live together in this big congested city.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1026118-when-the-last-straw-falls/

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Confidant of Israel's Netanyahu turns state witness in corruption case - media

By Jeffrey Heller

 

Shlomo Filber (L) sits at the Magistrate Court during his remand in Tel Aviv, Israel, February 18, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer

 

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A confidant of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to turn state's witness in one of several corruption investigations posing a serious threat to the conservative leader's political survival, local media said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1026126-confidant-of-israels-netanyahu-turns-state-witness-in-corruption-case-media/

 

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South Korea's Moon says relations with U.S. are "rock solid" - media

 

Feb 16, 2018; Pyeongchang, South Korea; South Korea president Moon Jae-in visit the Olympic Main Press Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

 

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean President Moon Jae-in said relations with the United States are "rock solid" and "as strong and robust as ever" in a media interview, as his administration gears up for a possible summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1026127-south-koreas-moon-says-relations-with-us-are-rock-solid-media/

 

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Britain wants to discuss length of Brexit transition with EU

By Elizabeth Piper

 

FILE PHOTO: A demonstrator carries a Union Jack and a European Union flag as the EU's chief Brexitnegotiator Michel Barnier visits Downing Street in London, Britain February 5, 2018. REUTERS/Hannah Mckay/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain wants to discuss the length of any post-Brexit transition period with the European Union, but believes that around two years should be enough time to prepare "new processes" and "new systems", according to a draft paper.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1026129-britain-wants-to-discuss-length-of brexit transition-with-eu/

 

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May wants EU citizens to stay after Brexit

 

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May leaves 10 Downing Street in London, Britain February 21, 2018. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday she wants all European Union citizens lawfully living in Britain to remain after Brexit in 2019 and promised a streamlined system for them to register to be able to stay.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1026130-may-wants-eu-citizens-to-stay-after brexit/

 

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South Korea spent $220,000 on Kim Jong Un's sister and delegation, official says

 

Im Jong-seok, the Chief Presidential Secretary for President of South Korea Moon Jae-in, greets Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, during a banquet at a hotel in Seoul, South Korea, February 11, 2018. Picture taken February 11, 2018. The Presidential Blue House/Yonhap via REUTERS

 

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea spent around 240 million won ($223,237) on the younger sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and her entourage during their three-day visit for the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, a government official said on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1026132-south-korea-spent-220000-on-kim-jong-uns-sister-and-delegation-official-says/

 

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Pattaya Night Run scheduled for March to boost tourism

 

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CHON BURI, 22 February 2018 (NNT) – The beach resort town of Pattaya is set to host the Pattaya Night Run 2018 in March as part of the tourism promotion strategy. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1026133-pattaya-night-run-scheduled-for-march-to-boost-tourism/

 

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Leaders to discuss EU money, top jobs after Brexit

By Jan Strupczewski

 

Anti-Brexit demonstrators wave EU and Union flags outside the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain, January 30, 2018. REUTERS/Toby Melville

 

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Money and top jobs will be the main topics of an informal summit of 27 European Union leaders on Friday, as the bloc tries to deal with the consequences of Britain's exit from the EU in 2019.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1026135-leaders-to-discuss-eu-money-top-jobs-after-brexit/

 

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Prosecutor calls Maldives' extension of state of emergency unconstitutional: sources, media

By Mohamed Junayd

 

Maldivian Police officers push back opposition supporters near the main opposition Maldives Democratic Party (MDP) headquarters during a protest demanding the government to release jailed opposition leaders, including former Presidents Mohamed Nasheed and Maumoon Abdul Gayoom in line with a last week Supreme Court order, in Male, Maldives February 9, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer

 

MALE (Reuters) - The extension of a state of emergency in the Maldives was unconstitutional, the country's prosecutor general has said, according to two sources and local media on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1026137-prosecutor-calls-maldives-extension-of-state-of-emergency-unconstitutional-sources-media/