THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 31 Mar 2018

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Arnold Schwarzenegger recovering after emergency open-heart surgery: TMZ

 

 

Actor and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger underwent emergency open-heart surgery on Thursday TMZ reported. Nathan Frandino reports.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1031561-arnold-schwarzenegger-recovering-after-emergency-open-heart-surgery-tmz/

 

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China says unlikely large pieces of space station will crash to earth

 

FILE PHOTO: A model of the Tiangong-1 space lab module (L), the Shenzhou-9 manned spacecraft (R) and three Chinese astronauts is displayed during a news conference at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, in Gansu province, China June 15, 2012. REUTERS/Jason Lee/File Photo

 

BEIJING (Reuters) - It is unlikely that any large parts of China's Tiangong-1 space lab will reach the ground when it falls to Earth, and China has been in close touch with the United Nations about its progress, China's foreign ministry said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1031565-china-says-unlikely-large-pieces-of-space-station-will-crash-to-earth/

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Air Asia X considers new Hua Hin - Chiang Mai route

 

 

Air Asia X is considering launching new flights between Hua Hin and Chiang Mai.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1031567-air-asia-x-considers-new-hua-hin-chiang-mai-route/

 

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Russia says British officials search Aeroflot flight at Heathrow airport

 

(Reuters) - The Russian embassy in Britain said that British authorities had searched an Aeroflot plane at London's Heathrow airport on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1031569-russia-says-british-officials-search-aeroflot-flight-at-heathrow-airport/

 

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Here’s a round up of new tech released in Thailand this week – 31 March 2018

BY THE NATION

 

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/heres-round-new-tech-released-thailand-week-31-march-2018/28063/

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Microsoft Surface Book 2 review: A Surface for all seasons

By Paisal Chuenprasaeng
The Nation

 

 

The new Microsoft Surface Book has everything you could possibly need in a computer

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/microsoft-surface-book-2-review-surface-seasons/28054/

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Huawei Y9 2018 review: Just raise your hand and smile

By Paisal Chuenprasaeng
The Nation

 

 

Despite its low price, the Huawei Y9 2018 comes with a double dose of dual cameras

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/huawei-y9-2018-review-just-raise-hand-smile/28048/

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Phuket beach smokers to be warned at Surin 

Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

 

PHUKET: Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor) Chief MaAnn Samran has assured that signs will posted at Surin Beach to warn tourists and other visitors to not smoke on the beach and to not drop their cigarette butts on the sand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1031571-phuket-beach-smokers-to-be-warned-at-surin/

 

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Russian coral bleachers sent home after court fine 

Shela Riva

 

Liliya Karmanova was arrested after a warrant was issued, and subsequently served by the Karon Police on Feb 1. Both left Thailand on Mar 23. Photo: DMCR
 

PHUKET: Relevant authorities have confirmed that two women who were involved in a months-long court case after their landlady found them bleaching corals in their rental room in Karon have finally been allowed to return home to Russia after being fined by the court.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1031572-russian-coral-bleachers-sent-home-after-court-fine/

 

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Phuket's killer roads: GPS trackers ordered by law no defence against speed, recklessness 

Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

The minivan in the accident last Tuesday, carrying eight Chinese tourists from a hotel in Patong to Mu Ko Similan National Park in Phang Nga, was registered in Khon Kaen. Photo: Kitti Wongrattanawut
 

PHUKET: Two devastating minivan crashes last week involving tourists from Phuket have highlighted the lack of effective safety provisions to protect tourists travelling by road while on holiday in and around Phuket.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1031575-phukets-killer-roads-gps-trackers-ordered-by-law-no-defence-against-speed-recklessness/

 

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Australian man critical after hit and run in Samui, family told no license invalidates insurance

 

 

An Australian tourist is in a critical condition after being involved in a suspected hit and run on Koh Samui.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1031578-australian-man-critical-after-hit-and-run-in-samui-family-told-no-license-invalidates-insurance/

 

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30,000 bipolar patients currently undergoing treatments

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

NONTHABURI, 30 March 2018 (NNT) – Some 30,000 bipolar patients are currently undergoing treatments, while the patients' discontinuation to medication may worsen their conditions. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1031581-30000-bipolar-patients-currently-undergoing-treatments/

 

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BMA poised to lower HIV infection by 90% in 2020

Vipaporn Pooritanasarn

 

 

BANGKOK, 30th March 2018 (NNT) - Health officials in Bangkok have met to discuss the situation in regard to HIV/AIDS in the capital city.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1031582-bma-poised-to-lower-hiv-infection-by-90-in-2020/

 

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Ombudsman seeks court ruling on political party law

By The Nation 

 

The Ombudsman on Friday submitted the political party law amended by the junta order to the Constitutional Court, seeking a ruling on its constitutionality.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1031583-ombudsman-seeks-court-ruling-on-political-party-law/

 

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Expressway rescue official killed in motorcycle crash

By The Nation

 

An expressway rescue official was killed when his motorcycle crashed into the rear of a road sweeper truck on Ratchadaphisek Road in Bangkok early on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1031585-expressway-rescue-official-killed-in-motorcycle-crash/

 

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91 rounded up for road racing in Bangkok

By The Nation

 

Bangkok police arrested 90 motorcyclists and a pillion rider and seized 90 bikes in an operation to prevent racing on the capital’s streets.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1031586-91-rounded-up-for-road-racing-in-bangkok/

 

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Video: Iranian man attacked by Russian in Walking Street, Pattaya

 

Image: Siamchon News

 

An Iranian man required medical treatment after being involved in a fight with a Russian man on Walking Street, Pattaya

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1031588-video-iranian-man-attacked-by-russian-in-walking-street-pattaya/

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4 metre king cobra found in a Krabi toilet

By Phuket Gazette & The Nation

 

 

A four metre long king cobra has been found in the toilet of a local man’s house.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1031591-4-metre-king-cobra-found-in-a-krabi-toilet/

 

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Drugs crackdown at Sapanruam Community in Rassada

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

Police have arrested 5 people with drugs and electronic cigarettes.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1031590-drugs-crackdown-at-sapanruam-community-in-rassada/

 

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Tourist arrested for stealing Bt1,400 from Chiang Mai temple

 

Image: Komchadluek

 

An American tourist has been arrested for stealing Bt1,420 from a donation box at a temple in Chiang Mai.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1031600-tourist-arrested-for-stealing-bt1400-from-chiang-mai-temple/

 

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Popular Nakhon Ratchasima pub closed over underage drinkers

By The Nation

 

A pub owner has been arrested, and his pub closed indefinitely, after authorities found 40 underage drinkers inside his popular pub in Nakhon Ratchasima’s Dan Khun Thod district.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1031622-popular-nakhon-ratchasima-pub-closed-over-underage-drinkers/

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Couple shot dead in Phatthalung

 

 

A husband and wife were shot dead in their home in Kong Ra district of Phatthalung province and a neighbour was injured in what police suspected was a personal conflict.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1031623-couple-shot-dead-in-phatthalung/

 

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Thailand protests China over registration of “Monthong” as trademark

 

 

The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has officially protested China over a Chinese business operator’s request to register trademarks in English and Chinese meaning “Monthong”, the popular durian species in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1031624-thailand-protests-china-over-registration-of-“monthong”-as-trademark/

 

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Phang Nga wanted thief arrested while cycling in Phuket 

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

According to police, Kittikorn looked suspicious as he was cycling being loaded with bags. Photo: Thalang Police
 

PHUKET: A suspect wanted under a court warrant issued five years ago in Phang Nga was arrested while cycling in Srisoonthorn yesterday morning (Mar 31).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1031626-phang-nga-wanted-thief-arrested-while-cycling-in-phuket/

 

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Stray dog in Udon Thani park shot through with arrow

By The Nation

 

 

A stray dog living in a public park in Udon Thani was seen with an arrow piercing through its left eyebrow and down through its face on Friday morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1031627-stray-dog-in-udon-thani-park-shot-through-with-arrow/

 

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Myawaddy governor inspects bus inferno scene

 

 

The governor of Myawaddy on Saturday morning (March 31) inspected the bus inferno scene that killed  20 Myanmar migrant workers on Highway 12 from Mae Sot to Tak province.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1031628-myawaddy-governor-inspects-bus-inferno-scene/

 

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Myanmar’s new president vows to restore democracy and human rights

 

 

Myanmar’s new president U Win Myint on Friday (March 30) vowed to restore democracy, human rights and social changes to the country and to crack down on corruption and illegal drug trade, The Irrawaddy News Online reported.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1031629-myanmar’s-new-president-vows-to-restore-democracy-and-human-rights/

 

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Fire ravages shophouse restaurant in Narathiwat 

 

 

A fire broke out early Saturday morning (March 31) at a three-storey shophouse restaurant in downtown Sungai Kolok district of Narathiwat in the Deep South, causing severe damage to property but no one was injured.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1031630-fire-ravages-shophouse-restaurant-in-narathiwat/

 

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Phuket Historical Park readies to host traditional Songkran celebrations 

The Phuket News

 

Songkran celebrations in Cherng Taley last year. Photo: Cherng Taley Municipality
 

PHUKET: Songkran festivities in Phuket Historical Park will respect traditions with no water battles allowed there, Phuket Provincial PR Office announced.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1031631-phuket-historical-park-readies-to-host-traditional-songkran-celebrations/

 

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