THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 15 May 2018

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Video: One on one fight - Malaysians in Sadao show the Thais how to fight over a woman!

 

Picture: TNA

 

A video caused a lot of interest among Thai netizens after two Malaysian men squared up in a drunken fight over a woman in the entertainment district of Sadao near the border.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038331-video-one-on-one-fight-malaysians-in-sadao-show-the-thais-how-to-fight-over-a-woman/

 

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Former Senator Announces New Pro-Prayuth Party

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

Former Sen. Paiboon Nititawan in an undated file photo. Photo: Matichon

 

BANGKOK — A former senator on Tuesday went to the Election Commission to register a new political party that will support Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha’s return as prime minister after elections are held.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038332-former-senator-announces-new-pro-prayuth-party/

 

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Court agrees to release Ekachai on bail

By The Nation

 

Ekachai

 

The Criminal Court on Tuesday agreed to free political activist Ekachai Hongkangwan on bail of Bt100,000, with his release time tentatively set for 8pm at Bangkok Remand Prison.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038338-court-agrees-to-release-ekachai-on-bail/

 

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Drain Fall: 42 Stitches Later, Pregnant Woman Wants Answers

By Jintamas Saksornchai, Staff Reporter

 

 

File photo of a poorly covered hazard in Bangkok’s Bang Phli district. Photo: Thailand Footpath / Facebook

 

BANGKOK — A pregnant woman Tuesday lodged a protest Tuesday with the government after she fell into a poorly covered storm drain, badly injuring her leg.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038340-drain-fall-42-stitches-later-pregnant-woman-wants-answers/

 

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BMTA punishes rival Route 8 bus drivers after fist-fight

By The Nation

 

 

The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) on Tuesday punished two drivers of the Bangkok Route 8 private-concession bus service for engaging in a fist-fight on Monday over whose bus would get the most passengers.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038343-bmta-punishes-rival-route-8-bus-drivers-after-fist-fight/

 

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Dead fish found floating at a favourite Krabi public park

Lots of duckweed was also found in the water as the water windmills haven't been working.

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

  

Last weekend many dead fish were found floating in a lagoon of a public park in Krabi town. The park is a popular spot where people are exercising. It is also an important tourism destination in Krabi.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038344-dead-fish-found-floating-at-a-favourite-krabi-public-park/

 

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Working Committee Must be Set up by End of May, Doi Suthep Campaigners Say

by CityNews

 

 

CityNews – The campaign group against the ‘Scar of Doi Suthep’ have issued a demand to the authorities, asking that a working committee is set up by the end of the month.

 

Full Story: 
https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038351-working-committee-must-be-set-up-by-end-of-may-doi-suthep-campaigners-say/

 

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Sukhothai Prison chief moved to inactive post following jailbreak

By The Nation

 

The chief of Sukhothai Prison was transferred on Tuesday to an inactive post at the Corrections Department after he failed to meet a 48-hour deadline to recapture two escapees.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038353-sukhothai-prison-chief-moved-to-inactive-post-following-jailbreak/

 

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Artists Network for Free BACC lobbies PM over future of arts centre

By Phatarawadee Phataranawik 
The Nation

 

 

The Artists Network for Free BACC group headed to Government House on Tuesday in order to deliver a letter to Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038355-artists-network-for-free-bacc-lobbies-pm-over-future-of-arts-centre/

 

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All three major telecom firms pick up bid documents

By The Nation

 

The country’s three major telecom operators on Tuesday picked up a combined five bid documents for 1800MHz licences, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) said.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038356-all-three-major-telecom-firms-pick-up-bid-documents/

 

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First trailer for Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody arrives Tuesday, watch a teaser now

BY JUSTIN HARP

 

Image: 20TH CENTURY FOX

 

The first trailer for Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody is almost ready to break free, but we have a sneak peek in the meantime.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038359-first-trailer-for-queen-biopic-bohemian-rhapsody-arrives-tuesday-watch-a-teaser-now/

 

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Photographer shares top tips for getting the perfect travel photo from your plane window

By Nigel Thompson

 

The Icelandair jet banking right over a fjord

 

We were on board a special sightseeing flight to celebrate Icelandair getting its first Boeing 737 MAX-8 passenger jet.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038360-photographer-shares-top-tips-for-getting-the-perfect-travel-photo-from-your-plane-window/

 

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Homelessness, Addiction and Recovery: Inside Margot Kidder's Battle with Mental Health

MIKE MILLER and J.D. REED

 

Margot Kidder in Superman (1978) Image: people.com

 

While Margot Kidder is best known for her recurring role as Lois Lane in the original Superman films, she will also be remembered for her long and courageous battle with bipolar disorder, once known as manic depression.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038362-homelessness-addiction-and-recovery-inside-margot-kidders-battle-with-mental-health/

 

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How keep your accounts safe from hackers and scammers

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Your whole life is likely scattered across the internet.

 

Full Story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/keep-accounts-safe-hackers-scammers/28737/

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Thailand to issue rules on cryptocurrency by end-June – SEC chief

BY REUTERS

 

REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s securities and exchange commission expects to issue regulations on cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings by the end of June after holding a public hearing, the SEC chief said on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/thailand-issue-rules-cryptocurrency-end-june-sec-chief/28739/

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ISLA petitions US Embassy over Phuket lifeguards, launches global petition

The Phuket News

 

 

PHUKET:-- The International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) today posted online its petition calling for people to support its call for the US State Department to issue a “Level Three Travel Advisory” for Phuket.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038366-isla-petitions-us-embassy-over-phuket-lifeguards-launches-global-petition/

 

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Paiboon’s People’s Reform Party seeks official status after successful membership drive

By The Nation

 

File Photo

 

Pro-junta figure Paiboon Nititawan yesterday led the People’s Reform Party’s executives-to-be to request official party status from the Election Commission (EC), after having succeeded in collecting over Bt1 million in membership fees and attracting more than 500 members.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038367-paiboon’s-people’s-reform-party-seeks-official-status-after-successful-membership-drive/

 

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10,000 Illegal Signs Removed: Bangkok Governor

By Jintamas Saksornchai, Staff Reporter

 

Photo: Amarin BKK / Facebook

 

BANGKOK — From every roadside they beckon, green and white signs directing people to destinations large and small. Near every recent condo, sign spinners ply their attention-grabbing craft.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038371-10000-illegal-signs-removed-bangkok-governor/

 

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Editor Removed For Mismanagement - Not junta Pressure: Bangkok Post

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

Photo: Nhum Jakkrit / Facebook

 

BANGKOK — Thailand’s largest English-language daily newspaper Tuesday disputed claims by its recently dismissed editor that he was taken off the job under pressure from the military government.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038372-editor-removed-for-mismanagement-not-junta-pressure-bangkok-post/

 

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Warnings over cheap cosmetic surgery in Thailand after woman's botched operation

By Justine Conway • Reporter

 

Lee Cameron went to Thailand for cheap surgery, but was left with a serious infection. (9NEWS)

 

Lee Cameron says she will regret the decision to have cosmetic surgery in Thailand for the rest of her life.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1038373-warnings-over-cheap-cosmetic-surgery-in-thailand-after-womans-botched-operation/

 

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