THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 10 Apr 2018

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Bent as a five baht note - Phetchaburi schools fiddle the books and it leads right to the top

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

After a whistle-blower blew the lid on corruption at schools in Phetchaburi the director of the regional primary education authority has been transferred to inactive duties.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033050-bent-as-a-five-baht-note-phetchaburi-schools-fiddle-the-books-and-it-leads-right-to-the-top/

 

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Perth man in Thailand scooter crash dies

 

A 36-year-old Perth man has died after spending two weeks in a coma following a scooter crash while holidaying in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033052-australian-man-in-koh-samui-scooter-crash-dies/

 

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Overnight sensation! But Nong Orm the graduate road sweeper says it's an honest living!

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported on a young Lat Krabang woman who got a bachelor's degree then became a road sweeper for the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority.

 

The news media called her an over night net idol after she posted two pictures of her in her graduation gown and road sweeping garb on Facebook and got 32,000 shares.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033053-overnight-sensation-but-nong-orm-the-graduate-road-sweeper-says-its-an-honest-living/

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Three arrested, more than 19,000 meth pills seized in Sukhothai

By The Nation

 

FILE photo//Google maps

 

Police made three related arrests in Ayutthaya and seized 19,362 methamphetamine pills in Sukhothai on Monday night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033054-three-arrested-more-than-19000-meth-pills-seized-in-sukhothai/

 

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Pattaya throws up two of the brightest students in the land - 100% in Maths and English

 

Pictures: Sophon Cable

 

Sophon Cable TV reporting on Facebook said that Pattaya was enjoying the reflected glory of two boys who have managed to get 100% in their respective exams.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033056-pattaya-throws-up-two-of-the-brightest-students-in-the-land-100-in-maths-and-english/

 

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Wanted British drug lord likely to have fled to Thailand, say UK police

 

Richard Wakeling//File photo

 

A British drug kingpin who is on the run from police in the UK is believed to be hiding out in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033059-wanted-british-drug-lord-likely-to-have-fled-to-thailand-say-uk-police/

 

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Government unveils project aimed at improving Thais quality of life

 

 

BANGKOK, 10th April 2018 (NNT) - The government has unveiled a prototype project to help improve the quality of life of the people of Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033061-government-unveils-project-aimed-at-improving-thais-quality-of-life/

 

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Former businessman found dead in Udon Thani hotel - fists clenched eyes wide open

 

Picture: TNews

 

TNews reported that a 68 year old former businessman from Nong Khai was found naked on the floor in an Udon Thai hotel room yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033062-former-businessman-found-dead-in-udon-thani-hotel-fists-clenched-eyes-wide-open/

 

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Ministry of Commerce sees opportunities in US-China trade war

 

 

BANGKOK, 10th April 2018 (NNT) – The Ministry of Commerce is looking for ways to handle an escalating trade dispute between the United States and China, which have spurred fears of a trade war between the two economic giants. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033063-thai-commerce-min-sees-opportunities-in-us-china-trade-war/

 

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China's Xi promises to lower tariffs this year, open economy further

By Kevin Yao

 

Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at the closing session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 20, 2018. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj

 

BOAO, China (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday promised to open the country's economy further and lower import tariffs on products including cars, in a speech that comes amid rising trade tensions between China and the United States.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033064-chinas-xi-promises-to-lower-tariffs-this-year-open-economy-further/

 

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Six Myanmar female workers killed, 30 injured in bus crash in Tak 

By Thai PBS

 

 

Six Myanmar migrant workers were killed and 30 were injured, 17 seriously after a double-decker bus they travelled in ran off the road into the ditch and flipped over.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033043-six-dead-44-injured-in-yet-more-burmese-worker-bus-carnage/?do=findComment&comment=12879398

 

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Search resumes for Japanese tourist, 82, missing in Chiang Mai

By The Nation

 

FILE photo//Google maps

 

Officials and rescuers resumed their search on Tuesday for an 82-year-old Japanese tourist who was reported missing on Monday on Doi Inthanon mountain in Chiang Mai's Jomthong district.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033065-search-resumes-for-japanese-tourist-82-missing-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Rally To Mark Bloody 2010 Crackdown

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

  

Soldiers clash with Redshirt protesters at Democracy Monument on 10 April 2010

 

BANGKOK — Families of those who died when the military attempted to retake an area occupied by Redshirt demonstrators eight years ago will rally there today.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033067-rally-to-mark-bloody-2010-crackdown/

 

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Family of three gunned down at home south of Phuket Town

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Police at the scene of the shooting south of Phuket Town last night (April 9). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Three members of a family were shot at their house by a lone gunman south of Phuket Town last night (April 9). Police are hunting for the suspect, who they believe has fled to Phang Nga.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033068-family-of-three-gunned-down-at-home-south-of-phuket-town/

 

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Microsoft update means Outlook, Office 365 and OneDrive is now more secure

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Ransomware was big news last year as PCs around the world were affected with the same strain of the malicious software named WannaCry.

 

Full story:  https://tech.thaivisa.com/microsoft-update-means-outlook-office-365-onedrive-now-secure/28218/

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Grand Theft Auto 5 is now most profitable entertainment product ever!

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Undoubtedly one of the most controversial, if not the most controversial video games of all time, Grand Theft Auto 5 has just become the highest grossing media title to date, amassing to $6 billion since its release in 2013.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/28222-2/28222/

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Hillary Clinton: Brexit must not undermine peace in Northern Ireland

Former US secretary of state sounds alarm over hard border risk to Good Friday agreement

Don’t let Brexit undermine Ireland’s peace, writes Hillary Clinton

Dan Roberts and Henry McDonald

 

Hillary Clinton has dramatically intervened in the dispute over Brexit to warn that the hand of history will be “heavy and unforgiving” if a hard border is allowed to undermine peace in Northern Ireland.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033071-hillary-clinton-brexit-must-not-undermine-peace-in-northern-ireland/

 

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Police and road authorities ready to accommodate holidaymakers

 

 

BANGKOK, 10th April 2018 (NNT)-Police have coordinated with various organizations to ensure safety for holidaymakers and their homes. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033073-police-and-road-authorities-ready-to-accommodate-holidaymakers/

 

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Malaysia to hold general election on May 9; close contest expected

 

A man passes a live telecast of Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak addressing the nation on the dissolution of Parliament at an electronics shop in Port Klang, Malaysia April 6, 2018. REUTERS/Lai Seng Sin/Files

 

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia will hold a general election on May 9, the Election Commission (EC) said on Tuesday, in what could be the toughest test of the ruling-coalition's 61-year grip on power.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033075-malaysia-to-hold-general-election-on-may-9-close-contest-expected/

 

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Higher Retirement Age Floated For Aging Gov’t Workforce

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

  

BANGKOK — A plan is in the works to raise the retirement age for government workers to 63 by 2024.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033076-higher-retirement-age-floated-for-aging-gov’t-workforce/

 

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Dog owners shot by neighbour over loud dog barking in Wichit

At about 11.30 pm last night, Wichit Police received a report about the shooting at Tinnawut Village, off Chao Fah West Road

By The Thaiger & The Nation

 

 

A family of three has been shot late last night (April 9) resulting in injuries after their neighbour got angry over their dog barking loudly.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033068-family-of-three-gunned-down-at-home-south-of-phuket-town/

 

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Experts warn of new malware that makes ATMs spit out wads of cash, linked to hacks in Thailand

BY STAFF WRITER 

 

 

Security researchers are warning of a new form of malware that can make ATMs spit out wads of cash.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/experts-warn-new-malware-makes-atms-spit-wads-cash-linked-hacks-thailand/28227/

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Manhunt launched for 6 suspected bombers in Su-ngai Kolok blasts

By Thai PBS

 

 

Military officials and police in Narathiwat launched manhunt for six men suspected of involvement in bomb explosions at three residential areas in Su-ngai Kolok district, injuring 13 people on Monday night (April 9).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033106-manhunt-launched-for-6-suspected-bombers-in-su-ngai-kolok-blasts/

 

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'Torn Down' Prayuth Vows To ‘Fight’ In Latest Single

By Jintamas Saksornchai

 

 

BANGKOK — The junta leader has dropped a new song that seeks to capitalize on a massive hit soap opera.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033122-torn-down-prayuth-vows-to-‘fight’-in-latest-single/

 

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Isoc blames insurgent group for Narathiwat blasts

By The Nation

 

 

Three motorcycle blasts in Narathiwat’s Sungai Kolok district on Monday were likely set off by an organised militant movement that aims to spread chaos and fear in the far South and damage the atmosphere for tourism and economic development, according to the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) Region 4.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033127-isoc-blames-insurgent-group-for-narathiwat-blasts/

 

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Charity foundation ‘black list’ of 44 names goes to PACC

By The Nation

 

A list of 44 civil servants allegedly involved in corruption at the Education Ministry’s Sema Pattana Chevit Fund for underprivileged children was submitted on Tuesday to the Public Anti-Corruption Commission.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033129-charity-foundation-‘black-list’-of-44-names-goes-to-pacc/

 

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She's back! Thailand's Beyonce tribute act back with another viral video

 

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A Thai drag queen who previously gained notoriety after performing an hilarious tribute to pop start Beyonce is back with another viral video

 

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Former Samsenwittayalai school director fired for taking bribe 

By Thai PBS

 

 

The Bangkok Provincial Education Commission has decided today (April 10) to fire former director of Samsenwittayalai school Viroj Samruan after finding him guilty of receiving 400,000-baht bribe from a student’s parent to enrol in the state-run school.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033135-former-samsenwittayalai-school-director-fired-for-taking-bribe /

 

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Husband stabbed with pair of scissors in Kathu

She said that she dumped the scissors on the roadside while fleeing.

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

A 42 year old man, Somporn Iadchang, was stabbed by his wife during a fight last night. He was stabbed on his neck and shoulder.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033136-husband-stabbed-with-pair-of-scissors-in-kathu/

 

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Mobile phone shop robbery in Rassada

She received a phone call from the maid who usually opens the shop in the morning about the robbery.

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

  

70 Mobile phones and 7,000 Baht in cash were robbed from a mobile phone shop named No.1 in Rassada. The robber also took away the CCTV camera in the shop and covered the one outside the shop. However, the robber dropped a knitted hat at the scene.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033137-mobile-phone-shop-robbery-in-rassada/