THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 10 May 2018

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Pattaya police get tough on licences: Fines for tourists AND rental companies AND confiscation of vehicle

 

 

Pattaya police have said that from now on if tourists are driving rental vehicles without licences they will be fined up to 1000 baht.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037485-pattaya-police-get-tough-on-licences-fines-for-tourists-and-rental-companies-and-confiscation-of-vehicle/

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No evidence of murder says Thai media in case of four children who fell off the balcony

 

 

Thai media Sanook has said that there is no evidence that suggests murder in the death of a five year old boy who fell with his three siblings from a platform connected to a fourth floor balcony. 

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037487-no-evidence-of-murder-says-thai-media-in-case-of-four-children-who-fell-off-the-balcony/

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Japanese tourist held at Don Mueang on weapons charges

 

 

A Japanese man was arrested at Don Mueang airport on Wednesday after a large amount of expired rifle magazines and other weapons were discovered in his luggage.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037464-japanese-tourist-held-at-don-mueang-on-weapons-charges/

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Malaysia's veteran leader Mahathir wins shock election victory

By Liz Lee and Fathin Ungku

 

Mahathir Mohamad, former Malaysian prime minister and opposition candidate for Pakatan Harapan (Alliance of Hope) attends a news conference after general election, in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, May 9, 2018. REUTERS/Lai Seng Sin

 

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - An alliance of opposition parties spearheaded by Mahathir Mohamad won Malaysia's general election on Thursday, official results showed, setting the veteran strongman on course for a return to the Prime Minister's Office he occupied for 22 years.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037507-malaysias-veteran-leader-mahathir-wins-shock-election-victory/

 

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EU looking to return to FTA talks under elected Thai government

By WASAMON AUDJARINT 
THE NATION 

 

EU delegation to Thailand ambassador Pirkka Tapiola

 

THE European Union delegation visiting Thailand is optimistic of making a breakthrough in free trade talks with Thailand within four years, under the elected future government.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037509-eu-looking-to-return-to-fta-talks-under-elected-thai-government/

 

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Watana released on bail after indictment for corruption

By THE NATION

 

 

WATANA Muangsook, a key Pheu Thai Party politician, was yesterday brought to the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders for alleged malfeasance – the latest in a series of legal cases viewed by critics as politically motivated.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037510-watana-released-on-bail-after-indictment-for-corruption/

 

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NLA likely to vote on EC candidates in July

By THE NATION

 

 

THE NATIONAL Legislative Assembly (NLA) is set to vote to endorse the seven shortlisted Election Commission (EC) candidates in July.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037512-nla-likely-to-vote-on-ec-candidates-in-july/

 

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Draft guidelines for police to tackle human trafficking ready

By SURIYA PATATHAYO 
THE NATION 

 

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THAILAND is in the process of preparing the country’s first official guidelines for police to handle human-trafficking cases.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037513-draft-guidelines-for-police-to-tackle-human-trafficking-ready/

 

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Prayut meets Brazilian foreign minister to discuss enhanced ties

By Nattapat Promkaew 
The Nation

 

 

Brazil’s Foreign Minister Aloysio Filho on Wednesday paid a courtesy call to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha at Government House, the first in 21 years by a foreign minister from the Latin-American country.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037514-prayut-meets-brazilian-foreign-minister-to-discuss-enhanced-ties/

 

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Thailand targets bigger gold hoard 

By LERPONG AMSA-NGIAM 
THE NATION

 

OCT secretary-general Charouck Arirachakaran

 

A HUGE army of 913 Thai athletes has been tasked with plundering more than 12 gold medals when they take on the might of Asia this summer.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037515-thailand-targets-bigger-gold-hoard /

 

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Chinese mine operator files police complaint after being blocked by locals

By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM 
THE NATION 

 

 

A CHINESE potash-mining operator has filed a complaint against some local people in Sakon Nakhon province after the company’s exploration team was blocked from entering the test site.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037516-chinese-mine-operator-files-police-complaint-after-being-blocked-by-locals/

 

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Most Thai varsities downgraded in new educational listings

By The Nation

 

 

THAILAND HAS MORE reasons to worry than to rejoice over the Times Higher Education’s just-released rankings for higher-education institutes in emerging economies.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037517-most-thai-varsities-downgraded-in-new-educational-listings/

 

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Probe absolves top education official

By KETKARN BOONPEN 
THE NATION 

 

 

TWO AGENCIES have found no grounds to believe the current permanent secretary for Education or his predecessors have corruptly taken money from the Educational Fund for Life Development, Education Minister Dr Teerakiat Jareonsettasin said yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037518-probe-absolves-top-education-official/

 

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Paklok community release new marine life to counter over-fishing in the region

"The Governor joined with us to release five million flower crabs and 10,000 shellfish."

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

  

The Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong attended activities yesterday (May 8) at the Baan Para Pier in Paklok at 4pm. Joining him were the Chief of the Phuket office of the Department of Fisheries, Kowit Kaoean and others.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037520-paklok-community-release-new-marine-life-to-counter-over-fishing-in-the-region/

 

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Heavy rains forecast across Thailand until May 13

 

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BANGKOK, 9th May 2018 (NNT) – All regions in Thailand are expected to experience increased rainfall from now until the weekend while officials in many provinces are still cleaning up the damage left behind by recent storms. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037521-heavy-rains-forecast-across-thailand-until-may-13/

 

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Americans freed by North Korea before Trump-Kim summit head home

By Matt Spetalnick and James Oliphant

 

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shakes hands with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in this undated photo released on May 9, 2018 by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang. KCNA/via REUTERS

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - North Korea released three American prisoners and handed them over to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday, clearing a major obstacle to an unprecedented summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037523-americans-freed-by-north-korea-before-trump-kim-summit-head-home/

 

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Air raid sirens sounded in the Golan Heights - Israeli military statement

 

An Israeli tank can be seen near the Israeli side of the border with Syria in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, Israel May 9, 2018. REUTERS/Amir Cohen

 

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - The Israeli military said early on Thursday that several air raid sirens had "sounded in the area of the Golan Heights" and that it was looking into the cause.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037524-air-raid-sirens-sounded-in-the-golan-heights-israeli-military-statement/

 

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Britain tells Trump: spell out how you will deal with Iran now

 

Britain's Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson arrives in Downing Street, in London, May 8, 2018. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain challenged the United States on Wednesday to spell out its vision of a new negotiated settlement with Iran after President Donald Trump pulled out of the 2015 international nuclear deal.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037525-britain-tells-trump-spell-out-how-you-will-deal-with-iran-now/

 

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Trump's CIA pick promises no more harsh interrogation programme

By Patricia Zengerle and Doina Chiacu

 

Acting CIA Director Gina Haspel testifies at her Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., May 9, 2018. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's pick for CIA director was grilled by lawmakers on Wednesday over her role in the agency's past harsh interrogation system, pledging she would never restart the programme or follow any morally objectionable order from Trump.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037526-trumps-cia-pick-gina-haspel-promises-no-more-harsh-interrogation-programme/

 

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Motorbike taxi driver arrested, robbed Australian tourist

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

  

A reenactment was held at Rawai Palm Beach Resort, opposite the Rawai Municipality yesterday (May 9) led by Chalong Police Chief Col Pakayot Tanongsak together with Rawai Mayor Aroon Solos.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037528-phuket-motorbike-taxi-driver-arrested-robbed-australian-tourist/

 

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Cocaine breathalyser 'one step closer'

 

Researchers in the US say they have developed a low-cost chip that can detect cocaine in minutes.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037529-cocaine-breathalyser-one-step-closer/

 

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Malaysia's Mahathir, 92, to be sworn in as prime minister after historic poll win

By Praveen Menon

 

Mahathir Mohamad, former Malaysian prime minister and opposition candidate for Pakatan Harapan (Alliance of Hope) reacts during a news conference after general election, in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, May 10, 2018. REUTERS/Lai Seng Sin

 

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad will be sworn in as the world's oldest elected leader on Thursday after his opposition alliance pulled off a stunning election win, ending six decades of rule by a coalition he once led.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037507-malaysias-veteran-leader-mahathir-wins-shock-election-victory/?do=findComment&comment=12970621

 

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Huge raid nets 166 Chinese nationals using Ubon hotel as base for stock speculation

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A joint raid by many Thai agencies resulted in the arrest of 166 Chinese men and women who were being paid to speculate on stocks in Chinese markets.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037533-huge-raid-nets-166-chinese-nationals-using-ubon-hotel-as-base-for-stock-speculation/

 

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Uber opens up international contest for a third flying taxi city

BY REUTERS

 

REUTERS/Ginnette Riquelme/File Photo

 

(Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc on Wednesday re-opened a contest to select the first international city to launch its proposed flying taxi project, following apparent delays in getting the service off the ground in Dubai, a previously proposed market.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/uber-opens-international-contest-third-flying-taxi-city/28650/

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Newborn baby rescued from garbage dump in Pathum Thani

By The Nation

 

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A newborn baby was found and rescued from a pile of garbage in Pathum Thani's Muang district early Thursday morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037539-newborn-baby-rescued-from-garbage-dump-in-pathum-thani/

 

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Syrian state media says dozens of Israeli rockets fired into Syria

 

An Israeli soldier stands on a tank as another jumps off it near the Israeli side of the border with Syria in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, Israel May 9, 2018. REUTERS/Amir Cohen

 

BEIRUT/JERSUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel launched dozens of rockets into Syria early on Thursday, Syrian state media reported, after Israel's military said Iranian forces in Syria had shelled one of its outposts near the border.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037524-air-raid-sirens-sounded-in-the-golan-heights-israeli-military-statement/?do=findComment&comment=12970781

 

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"Fake Thai Smile" garlands girl says sorry for damaging tourism: "It was a hot day!" she tells Big Joke

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The two women at the center of a Thai drama of soap opera proportions have apologized to the deputy commissioner of the Tourist Police Bureau - and Thai society at large - for letting the country down.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037544-fake-thai-smile-garlands-girl-says-sorry-for-damaging-tourism-it-was-a-hot-day-she-tells-big-joke/

 

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Thai women warned: "Don't try to be beautiful on the cheap" as eyebrow mishap goes viral!

 

Pictures: Facebook ejan2016

 

Thai women who are obsessed with improving their looks have been warned not to do things on the cheap.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037546-thai-women-warned-dont-try-to-be-beautiful-on-the-cheap-as-eyebrow-mishap-goes-viral/

 

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New "Lane Change" cameras reveal extent of bad driving on Thai roads - 14,000 caught on first day

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that more than 14,000 drivers had been caught breaking the law by newly installed CCTV cameras on the very first day.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037548-new-lane-change-cameras-reveal-extent-of-bad-driving-on-thai-roads-14000-caught-on-first-day/

 

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Extent of Hanging Wire problem revealed as NBTC power bank handout backfires

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A hotline for people to tell the authorities about places where hanging wires were dangerous was being unanswered yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037550-extent-of-hanging-wire-problem-revealed-as-nbtc-power-bank-handout-backfires/