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South Africa's anti-apartheid heroine Winnie Mandela to be laid to rest

By Nomvelo Chalumbira

 

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Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's coffin is taken from the Orlando stadium during her funeral service in Soweto, South Africa April 14, 2018. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

 

SOWETO, South Africa (Reuters) - Thousands of mourners gathered in South Africa's Soweto township on Saturday to bid farewell to anti-apartheid heroine Winnie Madikizela-Mandela in a funeral ceremony that united the nation as people from various political divides celebrated her life.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033765-south-africas-anti-apartheid-heroine-winnie-mandela-to-be-laid-to-rest/

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Road accidents continue higher trend even as revellers defy heat to celebrate Sonkgran

By The Sunday Nation

 

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EVEN AS police claimed to push stricter law enforcement to suppress crimes during the Songkran Festival, the increase in the number of accidents, injuries and deaths on the road on the third day of this year’s “seven dangerous days” of the Songkran holidays raised doubts whether the preventive measures are working.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033776-road-accidents-continue-higher-trend-even-as-revellers-defy-heat-to-celebrate-sonkgran/

 

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A suspected Russian robber arrested at Suvarnabhumi airport

 

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A Russian man was arrested today (Apr 14) at Suvarnabhumi international airport after Chon Buri police and immigration officials have launched a manhunt for a Russian who allegedly robbed almost one million baht in cash from a money exchange booth opposite the Ambassador Jom Thien hotel in Sattahip district of Chon Buri on Saturday morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033778-a-suspected-russian-robber-arrested-at-suvarnabhumi-airport/

 

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Vietnamese para-glider seriously injured in glider accident

 

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A Vietnamese para-glider sustained serious injuries after she crashed into a cliff face as a result of sudden strong wind in Si Khieu district of Nakhon Ratchasima province today (Saturday).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033779-vietnamese-para-glider-seriously-injured-in-glider-accident/

 

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Total sex education key to tackle teen pregnancy, lay foundation for love

By THE NATION

 

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COMPREHENSIVE sexuality education, already required by law in Thailand, was touted at a recent forum in Bangkok as key to ensuring a solid foundation for life and love.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033780-total-sex-education-key-to-tackle-teen-pregnancy-lay-foundation-for-love/

 

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National treasures on special display at Samran Mukhamat Pavilion for Songkran

By Phatarawadee Phatatanawik 
The Nation

 

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The National Museum Bangkok celebrated the kick-off to Songkran or Thai New Year on Thursday with an opening ceremony for a temporary exhibition, “Relics and Navagrahas Puja in Traditional Thai New Year”.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033782-national-treasures-on-special-display-at-samran-mukhamat-pavilion-for-songkran/

 

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Songkran revellers brave the hot weather

By Pratch Rujivanarom 
The Nation 

 

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Thais and tourists from around the world defied the heat and sizzling summer temperature to enjoy the celebratory tradition of Songkran Festival by splashing water in all major cities across the country.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033783-songkran-revellers-brave-the-hot-weather/

 

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Abhisit says the NCPO’s only achievement is to maintain peace and order

 

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The major achievement of the National Council for Peace and Order in the past four years since the coup 2014 was putting an end to political violence and maintaining peace and order in the country, said Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva on Saturday (Apr 14).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033784-abhisit-says-the-ncpo’s-only-achievement-is-to-maintain-peace-and-order/

 

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Duterte pressures Sereno to resign calling her “dumb”

 

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President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday stepped up pressure on Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, telling her to resign, The Manila Times Online reported on Saturday(Apr 14).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033785-duterte-pressures-sereno-to-resign-calling-her-“dumb”/

 

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5,000 Myanmar migrants give New Year alms to 100 monks in Phetchaburi

By The Nation

 

About 5,000 Myanmar migrants working in Phetchaburi gave alms to 100 Buddhist monks to celebrate their traditional New Year festival, the Thingyan celebration.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033786-5000-myanmar-migrants-give-new-year-alms-to-100-monks-in-phetchaburi/

 

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Water battle continues today in Khao San and Silom

 

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Thai New Year or Songkran celebration resumed in full force again on Saturday(Apr 13) for the third straight day, especially on Khao San Road, with thousands of both local and foreign heavily equipped  with water guns firing at each other under the heat of the summer sun.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033787-water-battle-continues-today-in-khao-san-and-silom/ 

 

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Motor racing - Vettel snatches pole position in Ferrari one-two

By Abhishek Takle

 

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Formula One - F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai, China - April 13, 2018 - Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel during practice. REUTERS/Aly Song

 

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Formula One championship leader Sebastian Vettel pumped in a stunning late lap to snatch pole position from team mate Kimi Raikkonen as Ferrari dominated Chinese Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033788-motor-racing-vettel-snatches-pole-position-in-ferrari-one-two/

 

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Horse racing - Tiger Roll wins Grand National in photo finish

 

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Horse Racing - Grand National Festival - Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, Britain - April 14, 2018 Tiger Roll ridden by Davy Russell (R) in action at Canal Turn before winning the 17:15 Randox Health Grand National Handicap Chase Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

 

(Reuters) - Tiger Roll won the English Grand National in a photo finish from Pleasant Company at Aintree on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033789-horse-racing-tiger-roll-wins-grand-national-in-photo-finish/

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Manchester City rebound to beat Tottenham at Wembley

By Martyn Herman

 

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - April 14, 2018 Manchester City's Fabian Delph and Vincent Kompany celebrate after the match REUTERS/David Klein

 

April 14 (Reuters) - - TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 1 MANCHESTER CITY 3

 

Leaders Manchester City shrugged off a bitterly disappointing week to beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 at Wembley on Saturday and move to within three points of sealing the Premier League title.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033790-manchester-city-rebound-to-beat-tottenham-at-wembley/

 

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Salah hits 40 mark as Liverpool beat Bournemouth

 

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - April 14, 2018 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Andrew Yates

 

April 14 (Reuters) - - LIVERPOOL 3 BOURNEMOUTH 0

 

Mohamed Salah joined two Liverpool greats as he scored his 40th goal of a superb season in his side's 3-0 rout of Bournemouth to consolidate third spot in the Premier League on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033791-salah-hits-40-mark-as-liverpool-beat-bournemouth/

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Burnley beat Leicester to boost European hopes

By Simon Evans

 

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Burnley vs Leicester City - Turf Moor, Burnley, Britain - April 14, 2018 Leicester City's Jamie Vardy scores their first goal REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

 

BURNLEY, England (Reuters) - BURNLEY 2 LEICESTER CITY 1

 

Burnley earned their fifth straight Premier League win with a 2-1 triumph over Leicester City at Turf Moor on Saturday to boost their chances of qualifying for Europe for the first time in 51 years.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033792-burnley-beat-leicester-to-boost-european-hopes/

 

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Ince late strike secures vital win for Huddersfield

 

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Huddersfield Town vs Watford - John Smith's Stadium, Huddersfield, Britain - April 14, 2018 Huddersfield Town's Tom Ince celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Scott Heppell

 

(Reuters) - Tom Ince struck in stoppage time as Huddersfield Town beat Watford 1-0 to take a huge step towards Premier League survival on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033794-ince-late-strike-secures-vital-win-for-huddersfield/

 

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Two-goal Zaha helps Palace triumph in Selhurst goal fest

 

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - April 14, 2018 Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha celebrates after the match REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

 

(Reuters) - Wilfried Zaha scored his first-ever Premier League double as Crystal Palace took a huge step towards avoiding relegation by beating Brighton & Hove Albion 3-2 at Selhurst Park and move six points clear of the drop zone.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033795-two-goal-zaha-helps-palace-triumph-in-selhurst-goal-fest/

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Superb Swansea held to 1-1 draw by dogged Everton

 

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Swansea City vs Everton - Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Britain - April 14, 2018 Everton's Theo Walcott in action with Swansea City's Federico Fernandez Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

 

(Reuters) - A superb display by a Swansea side seeking their fifth home win in a row was blighted by a Kyle Naughton own goal as visitors Everton held them to a 1-1 draw in their Premier League clash at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033797-superb-swansea-held-to-1-1-draw-by-dogged-everton/

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Giroud double inspires incredible Chelsea comeback at Southampton

 

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Southampton vs Chelsea - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - April 14, 2018 Chelsea's Olivier Giroud gestures to the fans at the end of the match REUTERS/Ian Walton

 

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April 14 (Reuters) - Chelsea staged a spectacular comeback with three goals in nine second-half minutes to beat Southampton 3-2 on Saturday and revive their faint hopes of a top-four Premier League finish as Saints remained in the drop zone.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033799-giroud-double-inspires-incredible-chelsea-comeback-at-southampton/

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English championship leaders Wolves secure promotion to Premier League

 

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Soccer Football - Championship - Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Derby County - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain - April 11, 2018 Wolves' Ruben Neves celebrates with Conor Coady and Benik Afobe after scoring their second goal Action Images/Andrew Boyers

 

(Reuters) - English championship (second tier) leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers secured promotion to the Premier League on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033800-english-championship-leaders-wolves-secure-promotion-to-premier-league/

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U.S. says air strikes cripple Syria chemical weapons program

By Phil Stewart and Tom Perry

 

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Syria air defences strike back after air strikes by U.S., British and French forces in Damascus, Syria in this still image obtained from video dated early April 14, 2018. SYRIA TV via Reuters TV

 

WASHINGTON/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Western powers said on Saturday their missile attacks struck at the heart of Syria's chemical weapons program, but the restrained assault appeared unlikely to halt Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's progress in the 7-year-old civil war.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033802-us-says-air-strikes-cripple-syria-chemical-weapons-program/

 

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Russia fails in U.N. bid to condemn U.S.-led strikes on Syria

By Michelle Nichols

 

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Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya speaks after Members of the United Nations Security Council voted against a Russian resolution condemning 'aggression' against Syria by the U.S. and its allies during an emergency meeting on Syria at the U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., April 14, 2018. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

 

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - A Russian bid for the United Nations Security Council to condemn U.S., British and French air strikes on Syria over a suspected chemical weapons attack failed on Saturday after only China and Bolivia joined Russia to vote in favor of a draft resolution.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033804-russia-fails-in-un-bid-to-condemn-us-led-strikes-on-syria/

 

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Personal info at risk as TrueMove H customer data found in online folder

BY THE NATION

 

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THE National Broadcasting and Telecom Commission (NBTC) has sought an urgent meeting with executives of TrueMove H, one of the country’s three major mobile phone operators, to question a probable massive leak of customers’ personal data.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/personal-info-risk-truemove-h-customer-data-found-online-folder/28288/

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UK could launch retaliatory cyber attack on Russia if infrastructure targeted - Sunday Times

 

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Cables and computers are seen inside a data centre at an office in the heart of the financial district in London, Britain May 15, 2017. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain would consider launching a cyber attack against Russia in retaliation if Russia targeted British national infrastructure, the Sunday Times reported, citing unnamed security sources.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033809-uk-could-launch-retaliatory-cyber-attack-on-russia-if-infrastructure-targeted-sunday-times/

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Tens of thousands of Hungarians protest against Orban landslide

By Gergely Szakacs

 

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A woman holds a placard as she attends a protest against the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest, Hungary, April 14, 2018. The placard reads, "Not my Prime Minister". REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo

 

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Hungarians protested in Budapest on Saturday against what organisers said was an unfair election system that gave Prime Minister Viktor Orban a landslide victory at the polls after a "hate campaign" against immigrants.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033810-tens-of-thousands-of-hungarians-protest-against-orban-landslide/

 

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HIV positive Australian begged Thai woman for sex with her two year old granddaughter

 

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A HIV positive Australian man repeatedly called a woman in Thailand begging to have sex with her two year old granddaughter, a court has heard.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033811-hiv-positive-australian-begged-thai-woman-for-sex-with-her-two-year-old-granddaughter/

 

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Russian man arrested for alleged assault, robbery

 

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A Russian man was arrested on Saturday night at Suvarnabhumi Airport while trying to flee the country with Bt700,000 he had allegedly robbed from a money exchange service booth on Sukhumvit Road in Chon Buri.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1033778-a-suspected-russian-robber-arrested-at-suvarnabhumi-airport/?page=11&tab=comments#comment-12895061

 

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