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The week that was in Thailand news: Keep your teeth in – it’s “Sensible Songkran!”

 

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Last year Rooster got quite a lot of criticism for being an old fuddy-duddy for hating Songkran so excessively, so this year I have turned over a new, if somewhat belated leaf.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032707-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-keep-your-teeth-in-–-it’s-“sensible-songkran”/

 

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Pro-junta New Alternative Party will support PM candidate of party with the most seats

By POLITICAL DESK 
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

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AS THE FIRST NEWLY registered political party to receive the junta’s approval to convene meetings, the New Alternative Party has come under the media spotlight and been closely watched by political observers.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032754-pro-junta-new-alternative-party-will-support-pm-candidate-of-party-with-the-most-seats/

 

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New party pledges to back Prayut as next PM

By KAS CHANWANPEN 
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

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A KEY founder of a new political party that is openly pro-Prayut Chan-o-cha vowed yesterday to form an alliance after the election in a bid to help the junta leader return as head of government.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032756-new-party-pledges-to-back-prayut-as-next-pm/

 

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Activists offer ‘compromise’ solution to Doi Suthep row

By THE SUNDAY NATION

 

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A CIVIC GROUP campaigning against a controversial housing project for court officials, allegedly on Chiang Mai forestland, has suggested a “compromise” proposal for a “peaceful” solution to the ongoing dispute.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032757-activists-offer-‘compromise’-solution-to-doi-suthep-row/

 

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Experts remain divided on definition of ‘forest’

By Piyaporn Wongruang 
The Sunday Nation 

 

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Forest experts and officials are trying to redefine “forest”, in an attempt to improve forest management in the country amid a variety of definitions applied for different government plans and policies, leading to frustration and lack of unity among concerned authorities.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032758-experts-remain-divided-on-definition-of-‘forest’/

 

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Is nationalism our ‘Love Destiny’?

By PHATARAWADEE PHATARANAWIK 
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

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THE astonishing popularity of the television period drama “BuppeSanNivas” (“Love Destiny”) has contributed to a boom in digital TV, tourism, food and beverage retail, fashion and even literature.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032759-is-nationalism-our-‘love-destiny’/

 

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Databases will help monitor progress of reform plans

By The Nation

 

The Natural Resources and Environmental Reform committee plans to create databases to help monitor changes as a result of the reform plans, according to its vice chair, Theerapat Prayurasiddhi.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032761-databases-will-help-monitor-progress-of-reform-plans/

 

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Songkran this year will be more exuberant

 

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The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce’s Center for Economic and Business Forecasting says Songkran celebration this year will be more exuberant than last year with celebrants showing willingness to spend higher.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032762-songkran-this-year-will-be-more-exuberant/

 

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'Very confined' fire extinguished at Trump Tower in New York-Trump

By Meredith Mazzilli

 

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Smoke rises up from Trump Tower in New York, U.S., April 7, 2018 in this picture obtained from social media.Twitter@brightbazaar/via REUTERS

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A fire that broke at in Trump Tower in New York on Saturday is out, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Twitter, calling it a "very confined" blaze.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032763-very-confined-fire-extinguished-at-trump-tower-in-new-york-trump/

 

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Man drives van into restaurant in Germany, killing two plus himself

By Elke Ahlswede

 

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Police block a street near a place where a man drove a van into a group of people sitting outside a popular restaurant in the old city centre of Muenster, Germany, April 7 2018. Muenster Germany, April 7, 2018. REUTERS/Staff

 

MUENSTER, Germany (Reuters) - A German man drove a van into a group of people sitting outside a restaurant in the old city centre of Muenster in western Germany on Saturday, killing two of them before shooting himself dead, police and state officials said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032764-man-drives-van-into-restaurant-in-germany-killing-two-plus-himself/

 

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Lula turns himself in to Brazil police, ending standoff

By Tatiana Ramil

 

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Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva waves as he attends a mass for his late wife at the metallurgic trade union in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil April 7, 2018. REUTERS/Leonardo Benassatto

 

SAO BERNARDO DO CAMPO, Brazil (Reuters) - Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva turned himself in to police on Saturday, ending a day-long standoff to begin serving a 12-year prison sentence for corruption that derails his bid to return to power.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032765-lula-turns-himself-in-to-brazil-police-ending-standoff/

 

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Fifteen killed in Canadian junior hockey team bus crash

By Matt Smith

 

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An emergency vehicle blocks the road to traffic the day after a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team collided with a semi-trailer near Tisdale, Saskatchewan, Canada April 7, 2018. REUTERS/Matt Smith

 

HUMBOLDT, Saskatchewan (Reuters) - Fifteen people were killed when a bus carrying a Canadian junior hockey team collided with a truck in Saskatchewan province, police said on Saturday, in one of the worst disasters to strike Canada's sporting community.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032766-fifteen-killed-in-canadian-junior-hockey-team-bus-crash/

 

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Russian envoy seeks meeting with Britain's Johnson over poisoning

 

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A coat of arms is seen on a gate outside of the Russian embassy in London, Britain, March 16, 2018. REUTERS/Toby Melville

 

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Russian embassy in London has sent a request for a meeting of its envoy with British foreign minister Boris Johnson to discuss the case of an ex-Russian spy and his daughter poisoned in Salisbury, the RIA news agency reported on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032767-russian-envoy-seeks-meeting-with-britains-johnson-over-poisoning/

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Vatican arrests former diplomat after child pornography probe

By Philip Pullella

 

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican said on Saturday its police had arrested a monsignor who worked as a diplomat at its embassy in Washington and is suspected of possessing child pornography in the United States and Canada.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032769-vatican-arrests-former-diplomat-after-child-pornography-probe/

 

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Reed tightens grip on Masters lead, McIlroy lurks

By Frank Pingue

 

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Tiger Woods of the U.S. walks up to the 18th green during second round play of the 2018 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, U.S., April 6, 2018. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

 

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Reuters) - Patrick Reed used a pair of back-nine eagles to fight off a spirited charge from Rory McIlroy on Saturday and open up a three-shot cushion going into the final round of the U.S. Masters where he will try to capture his first major title.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032770-reed-tightens-grip-on-masters-lead-mcilroy-lurks/

 

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Vettel storms to Bahrain pole as Ferrari complete front-row lockout

By Abhishek Takle

 

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MANAMA (Reuters) - Sebastian Vettel stormed to pole position ahead of team mate Kimi Raikkonen as Ferrari locked out the front row in qualifying for Sunday's Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032771-vettel-storms-to-bahrain-pole-as-ferrari-complete-front-row-lockout/

 

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No celebration for City after United comeback win

By Simon Evans

 

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City vs Manchester United - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - April 7, 2018 Manchester United's David De Gea saves a shot from Manchester City's Sergio Aguero Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

 

MANCHESTER, England, April 7 (Reuters) - - Manchester City's Premier League title celebrations were put on hold as rivals Manchester United produced a remarkable comeback from two goals down to win an enthralling derby clash 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032773-no-celebration-for-city-after-united-comeback-win/

 

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Eriksen double earn Spurs a sixth straight win at Stoke

 

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Stoke City vs Tottenham Hotspur - bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent, Britain - April 7, 2018 Tottenham's Christian Eriksen celebrates scoring their first goal with Dele Alli and Harry Kane REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

 

(Reuters) - Christian Eriksen maintained his hot goalscoring streak, striking both goals in Tottenham Hotspur's 2-1 win at struggling Stoke City to extend Spurs' winning sequence on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032774-eriksen-double-earn-spurs-a-sixth-straight-win-at-stoke/

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King goal hands Bournemouth 2-2 draw with Palace

 

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Soccer Football - Premier League - AFC Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - April 7, 2018 Crystal Palace's Luka Milivojevic in action with Bournemouth's Dan Gosling Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

 

(Reuters) - Crystal Palace suffered yet another blow to their hopes of avoiding relegation from the Premier League after striker Joshua King struck in the 89th minute to hand Bournemouth a 2-2 home draw against the Londoners on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032775-king-goal-hands-bournemouth-2-2-draw-with-palace/

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Swansea's Abraham denies Albion's Moore a winning start

 

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Soccer Football - Premier League - West Bromwich Albion vs Swansea City - The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, Britain - April 7, 2018 Swansea City's Tammy Abraham scores their first goal REUTERS/Andrew Yates

 

(Reuters) - Tammy Abraham scored his first goal in 18 Premier League games to secure Swansea City a 1-1 draw at basement side West Bromwich Albion just when Baggies caretaker manager Darren Moore scented victory at the Hawthorns on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032776-swanseas-abraham-denies-albions-moore-a-winning-start/

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Thai woman stabs British man after he tried to end their relationship

 

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A Thai woman has been arrested after stabbing her British boyfriend because he told her he wanted to end their relationship.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032777-thai-woman-stabs-british-man-after-he-tried-to-end-their-relationship/

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Huddersfield take point against 10-man Brighton

 

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion vs Huddersfield Town - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - April 7, 2018 Huddersfield Town's Jonas Lossl and Aaron Mooy defend during a Brighton attack REUTERS/Peter Nicholls

 

(Reuters) - Huddersfield came from behind to claim a valuable point in a 1-1 draw on Saturday with Brighton & Hove Albion who played the final 16 minutes with 10 men after Davy Propper was sent off.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032778-huddersfield-take-point-against-10-man-brighton/

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Burnley make it four wins in four with comeback at Watford

 

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Watford vs Burnley - Vicarage Road, Watford, Britain - April 7, 2018 Burnley's Sam Vokes in action with Watford's Jose Holebas and Etienne Capoue REUTERS/David Klein

 

(Reuters) - Burnley made it four straight wins in the Premier League as they continued their push for Europa League qualification with a 2-1 victory at Watford on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032779-burnley-make-it-four-wins-in-four-with-comeback-at-watford/

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Newcastle step closer to survival with 2-1 win over Leicester

 

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Leicester City vs Newcastle United - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - April 7, 2018 Newcastle United's Ayoze Perez in action with Leicester City's Wes Morgan Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

 

(Reuters) - A goal in each half from Jonjo Shelvey and Ayoze Perez gave Newcastle United a precious 2-1 victory over Leicester City on Saturday, a third win in a row that moves the Magpies another step closer to survival in the Premier League.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032780-newcastle-step-closer-to-survival-with-2-1-win-over-leicester/

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Liverpool hold off late Everton pressure in goalless derby

 

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton vs Liverpool - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - April 7, 2018 Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin in action with Liverpool's Nathaniel Clyne Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine

 

(Reuters) - Liverpool survived a late spell of Everton pressure to stretch their record unbeaten run in Merseyside derbies to 17 games with a 0-0 draw at Goodison Park that consolidated their hold on third place in the Premier League on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032781-liverpool-hold-off-late-everton-pressure-in-goalless-derby/

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Four Turkish men arrested for illegal operating paragliding business on Koh Samui

 

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Four Turkish men have been arrested on Koh Samui for illegalling operating a parasailing and paragliding business on Koh Samui.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032783-four-turkish-men-arrested-for-illegal-operating-paragliding-business-on-koh-samui/

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Heartbreak for family of Australian man seriously injured in hit and run on Koh Samui

 

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Ben French has been fighting for life since crashing his scooter last Wednesday. (9NEWS)

 

The family of an Australian man who was severely injured after being involved in a hit and run accident on Koh Samui have been told he is unlikely to survive.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1032784-heartbreak-for-family-of-australian-man-seriously-injured-in-hit-and-run-on-koh-samui/

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