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Tourist safety tops Digital Economy Minister’s agenda in Phuket 

The Phuket News

 

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PHUKET: A slew of technology-focussed projects aimed at ramping up tourists’ safety topped the agenda during a visit by Digital Economy and Society Minister Dr Pichet Durongkaveroj to Phuket yesterday (Mar 16).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029555-tourist-safety-tops-digital-economy-minister’s-agenda-in-phuket/

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The week that was in Thailand news: The game of life in “tittifilarious” Thailand.

 

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How visitors – even residents – handle officialdom in Thailand will tell you a lot about their character and their knowledge of the country.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029518-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-the-game-of-life-in-“tittifilarious”-thailand/

 

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Thai govt plans to make foreign tourists in Phuket wear electronic wristbands

 

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Phuket will increase the number of hotspots for free Wi-Fi Internet connection to 1,000 around the island as part of its ambition to turn the island into a “smart city”, the digital economy minister said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029512-more-wi-fi-hotspots-for-phuket-as-plan-to-tag-tourists-mulled/

 

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New faces not assured of success in Thai politics

By Political Desk 
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

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NEW POLITICAL parties and fresh faces often emerge ahead of a general election but only a handful of them actually succeed.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029567-new-faces-not-assured-of-success-in-thai-politics/

 

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Animal rights group seeks action over abandoned dogs

By The Nation

 

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Photo from Watchdog Thailand Facebook page.

 

Watchdog Thailand has filed a complaint with police after people from a Chon Buri dog farm allegedly dumped 18 small-breed dogs at a temple in the eastern province.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029569-animal-rights-group-seeks-action-over-abandoned-dogs/

 

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SRT conducts tests run on biodiesel-fuelled trains

 

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The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and the state-owned PTT Plc yesterday (March 17) jointly kicked off the six-month test run of trains using biodiesel between Ban Laem-Mae Klong stations in Samut Songkram.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029570-srt-conducts-tests-run-on-biodiesel-fuelled-trains/

 

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Contractor’s carelessness blamed for collapse of bridge at Trat PAO

 

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Local government authorities have blamed the contractor for the collapse of a bridge linking two buidings in the compound of Trat Provincial Administration Organization that injured 15 workers on Thursday (March 15).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029572-contractor’s-carelessness-blamed-for-collapse-of-bridge-at-trat-pao/

 

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RTAF is on standby to keep track of out-of-control Chinese space station

 

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The Royal Thai Air Force is closely tracking the movement of a defunct Chinese space staion, Tiangong 1, which was recently estimated to plunge to Earth between March and April.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029573-rtaf-is-on-standby-to-keep-track-of-out-of-control-chinese-space-station/

 

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5 southern governors told to investigate disbursement of fund from centres for the destitutes

 

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Governors of five southern border provinces have been ordered by the Southern Border Provinces Administration Centre (SBPAC) to investigate if there are any irregularities in the disbursement of money for destitute people.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029575-5-southern-governors-told-to-investigate-disbursement-of-fund-from-centres-for-the-destitutes/

 

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Tourism Income to Grow by 18% for Songkran: TAT

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

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Travelers arrive last year to Bangkok's Mo Chit bus and van terminal from Songkran holidays.

 

BANGKOK — Authorities project tourism income to grow by almost a fifth during the Songkran holiday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029576-tourism-income-to-grow-by-18-for-songkran-tat/

 

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Lahu villagers complain of military oppression

By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM 
THE NATION

 

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File photo: Chaiyaphum Pasae

 

PEOPLE IN Chaiyaphum Pasae’s hometown say they still live in an atmosphere of fear, as they continue to suffer from misconduct and power abuses by military officers, even one year after the activist’s death.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029577-lahu-villagers-complain-of-military-oppression/

 

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Abhisit warns: social media is all-powerful but has a downside

By The Nation

 

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Courtesy of Chavarong Limpattamapanee.

 

SOCIAL MEDIA will become a new battleground during the build-up to the next election as it has the power to direct political agendas and mobilise supporters.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029578-abhisit-warns-social-media-is-all-powerful-but-has-a-downside/

 

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Future Forward kicks off in the right gear

By ATTAYUTH BOOTSRIPOOM 
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

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THE NEWLY registered Future Forward Party has come under the media spotlight and into public attention for a variety of reasons – not just because of the “progressive” and “anti-dictatorship” image it is portraying, but also the fact that it is appealing to young voters.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029579-future-forward-kicks-off-in-the-right-gear/

 

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PM talks trade, security with Turnbull

By THE SUNDAY NATON/AFP

 

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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, fifth from left, takes part in a photo session with Australian Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull, sixth from left, and other Asean leaders during the special Asean-Australia Summit in Sydney.

 

THE THAI and Australian prime ministers held a bilateral meeting for the first time in five years during the Asean-Australia special summit in Sydney, with focus on upgrading the economic relationship and regional security cooperation.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029581-pm-talks-trade-security-with-turnbull/

 

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Thanathorn ready to face his critics on Facebook

By The Nation

 

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THE LEADER of the newly set-up political party, Future Forward, pledged in a Facebook post on Friday that he would spend time this week clarifying issues and the criticism raised against him.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029583-thanathorn-ready-to-face-his-critics-on-facebook/

 

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Putin on track for commanding win as Russians head to polls

 

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FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the audience during a rally marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's annexation of Ukraine's Crimea region in the Black Sea port of Sevastopol, Crimea, March 14, 2018. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo

 

PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY, Russia (Reuters) - Russians began voting in a presidential election on Sunday set to give Vladimir Putin a commanding victory that could only be blemished if large numbers do not bother taking part because the result is so predictable.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029584-putin-on-track-for-commanding-win-as-russians-head-to-polls/

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At least 16 dead as migrant boat sinks off Greek island

By Lefteris Papadimas

 

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A Hellenic Coast Guard vessel carrying the bodies of migrants that were drowned when the small boat they were travelling on capsized near the island of Agathonisi, is moored the port of Pythagoreio on the island of Samos, Greece, March 17, 2018. SamosTimes.gr via REUTERS

 

ATHENS (Reuters) - Sixteen people, including at least five children, drowned on Saturday when the small boat they on capsized in the Aegean Sea, Greek coast guard officials said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029585-at-least-16-dead-as-migrant-boat-sinks-off-greek-island/

 

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Thousands more Syrians flee their homes as two battles rage

By Ellen Francis

 

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People sit in a truck with their belongings in the north east of Afrin, Syria March 15, 2018. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi

 

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Thousands of civilians streamed out of their towns on Saturday to escape battles in the north and south of Syria, where two different offensives have prompted an exodus in recent days.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029586-thousands-more-syrians-flee-their-homes-as-two-battles-rage/

 

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Lukaku, Matic send lukewarm Man United into Cup semis

 

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Soccer Football - FA Cup Quarter Final - Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - March 17, 2018 Manchester United's Nemanja Matic scores their second goal Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

 

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Headers by Romelu Lukaku and Nemanja Matic earned Manchester United an unconvincing 2-0 victory over Brighton and Hove Albion in a low-key FA Cup quarter-final played in freezing conditions on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029587-lukaku-matic-send-lukewarm-man-united-into-cup-semis/

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Soccer-Record-breaker Salah hits four as Liverpool crush Watford

 

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool vs Watford - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - March 17, 2018 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their second goal with team mates REUTERS/Phil Noble

 

March 17 (Reuters) - LIVERPOOL 5 WATFORD 0

 

Mohamed Salah struck four times in rampant Liverpool's 5-0 thrashing of Watford that lifted them back into third spot in the Premier League on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029588-soccer-record-breaker-salah-hits-four-as-liverpool-crush-watford/

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Impressive Palace win relegation battle at Huddersfield

By Simon Evans

 

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HUDDERSFIELD, England (Reuters) - HUDDERSFIELD TOWN 0 CRYSTAL PALACE 2

 

Roy Hodgson's Crystal Palace ended a seven-game winless run and moved out of the relegation zone after an accomplished 2-0 win at fellow Premier League strugglers Huddersfield Town on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029590-impressive-palace-win-relegation-battle-at-huddersfield/

 

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Stoke fears grow as Tosun earns Everton victory

 

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Stoke City vs Everton - bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent, Britain - March 17, 2018 Everton's Cenk Tosun applauds fans after the match Action Images via Reuters/Ed Sykes

 

March 17 (Reuters) - STOKE CITY 1 EVERTON 2

 

Turkey forward Cenk Tosun struck twice after the break as Everton beat 10-man Stoke City 2-1 in the snowy Midlands to end a miserable away run in the Premier League and deepen their hosts' relegation fears on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029591-stoke-fears-grow-as-tosun-earns-everton-victory/

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Bournemouth fightback sends West Brom closer to the drop

 

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Soccer Football - Premier League - AFC Bournemouth vs West Bromwich Albion - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - March 17, 2018 West Bromwich Albion's Jay Rodriguez scores their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Tony O'Brien

 

March 17 (Reuters) - BOURNEMOUTH 2 WEST BROMWICH ALBION 1

 

Long-range goals from Jordon Ibe and Junior Stanislas helped Bournemouth grind out a comeback 2-1 home win over the Premier League's bottom team West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029592-bournemouth-fightback-sends-west-brom-closer-to-the-drop/

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Spurs into Cup semis after Eriksen double sinks Swansea

 

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Soccer Football - FA Cup Quarter Final - Swansea City vs Tottenham Hotspur - Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Britain - March 17, 2018 Tottenham's Christian Eriksen in action Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

 

(Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur made light of striker Harry Kane's injury absence as Christian Eriksen scored twice in a 3-0 victory at Swansea City in a one-sided FA Cup quarter-final on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1029594-spurs-into-cup-semis-after-eriksen-double-sinks-swansea/

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