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Trump has decided to remove his national security adviser - Washington Post

 

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National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster speaks at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, U.S., March 15, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to replace his national security adviser, H.R. McMaster, but the move is not expected to be made immediately, the Washington Post reported on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029324-trump-has-decided-to-remove-his-national-security-adviser-washington-post/

 

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Eighty two year old attacked in street was once successful company owner

 

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Thai Rath uncovered a background story to the street attack on an 82 year old man in Bangkok that read like scenes from a soap opera.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029327-eighty-two-year-old-attacked-in-street-was-once-successful-company-owner/

 

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Grab taxi ban driver who turned up in a pick-up and sent offensive text to passenger

 

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An online drama has been doing the rounds of Facebook after a Grab Taxi driver turned up in a two door pick-up.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029328-grab-taxi-ban-driver-who-turned-up-in-a-pick-up-and-sent-offensive-text-to-passenger/

 

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Bangkok bridge is quite safe, says Highways Department - blame the weather

 

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Gaps that have appeared in the central section of a major Bangkok flyover are nothing to worry about, said the Highways Department yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029330-bangkok-bridge-is-quite-safe-says-highways-department-blame-the-weather/

 

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129 sea turtle eggs found on island beach off Phuket

The Phuket News

 

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The eggs were discovered along a path to Nui Beach at Koh Si Island in Phang Nga. Photo: Similan National Park

 

PHUKET: Similan National Park officials at Koh Si Island in Phang Nga yesterday morning (Mar 15) found 129 sea turtle eggs along a beach pathway to the island’s Nui beach, reported Similan National Park Chief Ruamsilp Manajongprasert.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029333-129-sea-turtle-eggs-found-on-koh-si-island-in-phang-nga/

 

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Driver injured after rear-ending parked bus in Phuket

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

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The driver of the car rear-ended the parked bus on bypass road earlier today. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: The driver of a car sustained injuries earlier today when he rear-ended a parked tour bus on bypass road.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029334-driver-injured-after-rear-ending-parked-bus-in-phuket/

 

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Drink driving - treat it as seriously as human trafficking, PM urged

 

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The head of Thailand's anti drink driving foundation has challenged Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha to get tough on drink drivers.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029335-drink-driving-treat-it-as-seriously-as-human-trafficking-pm-urged/

 

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Thailand needs less guides - but higher quality with better language skills and knowledge

 

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Thai Channel 7 TV followed up on the visit of Pol Maj Gen Surachet Hakpal to the Sanam Luang area of Bangkok yesterday investigating the issue of illegal guides.

 

Full source: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029337-thailand-needs-less-guides-but-higher-quality-with-better-language-skills-and-knowledge/

 

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Mattis calls Tillerson firing a 'Washington D.C. story'

By Phil Stewart

 

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FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson (L) and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis take seats before the opening session of the inaugural U.S.-Qatar Strategic Dialogue at the State Department in Washington, U.S., January 30, 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Thursday that Rex Tillerson's firing as U.S. secretary of state did not come up during his talks overseas this week, describing interest in the issue as largely a "Washington, D.C., story.”

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029339-mattis-calls-tillerson-firing-a-washington-dc-story/

 

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Somyot ‘yet to decide’ on entering politics

By The Nation

 

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Former national police chief Somyot Poompanmoung: “If I were a lady, I would be a beautiful woman who attracts many people, both old and new [parties].”

 

Former national police chief Somyot Poompanmoung admitted on Friday that he had been approached by many political parties to join them but he would make a decision on entering politics “at the right time”.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029343-somyot-‘yet-to-decide’-on-entering-politics/

 

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Funeral for woman, 80, delayed due to lack of funds

By The Nation

 

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The funeral of a woman, 80, who died of a stroke while walking under the scorching sun to collect her elderly monthly allowance in Chumphon province, has been delayed due to lack of money.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029347-chumpon-funeral-for-woman-80-delayed-due-to-lack-of-funds/

 

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Rawai Mayor promises action against untreated wastewater releasers

Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

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The putrid black water is finally released into the sea at Chalong Bay. Photo: Rawai Municipality

 

PHUKET: The Mayor of Rawai has stated that he is ready to take action against those who are responsible for releasing untreated wastewater into a canal in Rawai resulting in putrid black water being released into Chalong Bay.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029349-rawai-mayor-promises-action-against-untreated-wastewater-releasers/

 

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Under-construction bridge collapses in Trat, injuring 15 people

By Thai PBS

 

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An under-construction bridge at Trat Provincial Administration Organisation (PAO) collapsed on Thursday evening (March 15), injuring 15 Thai and Cambodian workers.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029350-under-construction-bridge-collapses-in-trat injuring-15-people/

 

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National reform committee aims to rid Thailand of corruption

 

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BANGKOK, 16th March 2018 - The national reform committee is determined to rid Thailand of corruption through more public participation and continued state efforts. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029357-national-reform-committee-aims-to-rid-thailand-of-corruption/

 

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Taxi Tatler: New cab panic buttons are game changers putting riders in touch with police

By Laurel Tuohy 

 

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Bangkok is rife with tales of taxi drivers that drive passengers crazy rather than safely to their destinations.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029359-taxi-tatler-new-cab-panic-buttons-are-game-changers-putting-riders-in-touch-with-police/

 

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THAI sets waistline limit for passengers on 787-9 Dreamliners

By Thai PBS

 

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Thai Airways International has banned passengers with over 56-inch waistline and passengers with kids on their laps from Business Class seating on its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029340-your-waist-matters-if-you-want-to-fly-thai-dreamliner/?do=findComment&comment=12802040

 

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Porsche Panamera goes up in flames during battery charge

By The Nation

 

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A Bt10-million Porsche Panamera caught fire while its battery was recharging in Bangkok’s Taling Chan district early Friday and the flames also damaged the owner’s luxury home.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029370-porsche-panamera-goes-up-in-flames-during-battery-charge-in-bangkok/

 

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Privacy warning as 7-Eleven in Thailand to start scanning customer’s faces

BY STAFF WRITER 

 

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7-Eleven is rolling out facial recognition technology to its 11,000 stores in Thailand

 

The convenience store chain will use the technology in a number of different ways, including to help identify loyal customers, analyse customer traffic and monitor stock levels of products.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029371-privacy-warning-as-7-eleven-in-thailand-to-start-scanning-customer’s-faces/

 

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Trial of Phuket murder suspect Nico Papke to begin April 30

The Phuket News

 

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Pischa “Lek” Nampadung. Photo: The Phuket News / file

 

PHUKET: It has been confirmed that the trial of the German man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend in Chalong last year is to get underway at the Phuket Provincial Court on April 30.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029375-trial-of-phuket-murder-suspect-nico-papke-to-begin-april-30/

 

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Labour leader warns of rushing into new Cold War without full evidence

 

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The leader of the Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn responds to Britain's Prime Minister Teresa May's address to the House of Commons on her government's reaction to the poisoning of former Russian intelligence officer Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in Salisbury, in London, March 14, 2018. Parliament TV handout via REUTERS

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn warned on Friday against rushing into a new Cold War with Russia before full evidence of Moscow's culpability in a military-grade nerve toxin attack on a former double agent is proven.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029381-jeremy-corbyn-warns-of-rushing-into-new-cold-war-without-full-evidence/

 

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First stage of welfare-centre scam probe to end by month’s end

By Prasit Tangprasert 
The Nation 
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The Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Region 3 aims to have all evidence gathered by the end of the month regarding alleged embezzlement at state centres assisting destitute people.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029250-graft-suspected-in-fund-for-poor-in-the-northeast/

 

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Pattaya pickpocket nabbed after allegedly robbing tourist

By The Nation

 

A reportedly notorious pickpocket in Pattaya, who operated under the pretence of being a lollipop vendor, has been arrested for allegedly stealing from an Indian tourist.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029382-pattaya-pickpocket-nabbed-after-allegedly-robbing-tourist/

 

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