THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 23 May 2018

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Arrested Debt Collector Leads Police to Illegal Loan Operation

by CityNews

 

 

CityNews – Several illegal debt collectors have been arrested in Chiang Mai.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039568-arrested-debt-collector-leads-police-to-illegal-loan-operation/

 

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Thammasat refuses to prosecute protesters

By The Nation

 

 

Thammasat University on Wednesday said that, despite the police’s suggestion, it would not pursue legal cases against pro-democracy protesters for breaking the university’s gate key.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039569-thammasat-refuses-to-prosecute-protesters/

 

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Worker dies in fall at Rangsit shopping mall

By The Nation

 

 

A worker was killed when he fell from the ceiling of the Zeer Rangsit shopping mall in Pathum Thani province on Wednesday, police said.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039572-worker-dies-in-fall-at-rangsit-shopping-mall/

 

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Airport Mafia Blocking RTC Buses Claims Unfounded According to Airport Dep. Director

by CityNews

 

 

 

CityNews – Deputy director of Chiang Mai International Airport has clarified a dispute over the parking duration of RTC’s bus.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039573-airport-mafia-blocking-rtc-buses-claims-unfounded-according-to-airport-dep-director/

 

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Many hurdles for Thailand's tortured turtles

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

National parks officials examine rescued turtles. Photo: Navee Changpirom / Courtesy

 

BANGKOK — It’s a normal day at one of the only animal hospitals in the capital that can operate on turtles as medics hurry to operate on a snail-eating turtle speared in the gut.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039575-many-hurdles-for-thailands-tortured-turtles/

 

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Ex-police chief offers to pay student bail

By The Nation 

 

 

Former police commissioner Pol Gen Seripisut Temiyavet on Wednesday vowed to offer Bt1.5-million bail for 14 activists who have been detained for participating in pro-election rallies.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039576-ex-police-chief-offers-to-pay-student-bail/

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Spaniard Emery chosen to lead Arsenal into new chapter

By Martyn Herman

 

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Champions League - Paris St Germain Press Conference - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - March 5, 2018 Paris Saint-Germain coach Unai Emery during the press conference REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Spaniard Unai Emery said he was excited to start a "new chapter" for Arsenal after becoming the Premier League club's first new manager for 22 years on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039577-spaniard-emery-chosen-to-lead-arsenal-into-new-chapter/

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Jet Li's Manager Says Actor's Hyperthyroidism Is 'Nothing Life-Threatening' Amid Health Concerns

By NIGEL SMITH

 

Image: Wang HE/Getty

 

Jet Li‘s manager is speaking out on behalf of his client after a photo showing the action star looking frail and unrecognizable went viral over the weekend, prompting concerns for the 55-year-old’s health.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039579-jet-lis-manager-says-actors-hyperthyroidism-is-nothing-life-threatening-amid-health-concerns/

 

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Pulitzer Prize winning novelist Philip Roth dies aged 85

By EMMY GRIFFITHS

 

Image: hellomagazine.com

 

American author Philip Roth has sadly passed away aged 85. According to his literary agent, Andrew Wylie, the Pulitzer Prize winning author died in a New York City hospital of congestive heart failure on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039580-pulitzer-prize-winning-novelist-philip-roth-dies-aged-85/

 

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The first Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom reactions are in – and things are looking good for the sequel

BY SAM WARNER

 

 

Image: UNIVERSAL

 

The first reactions to Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom are finally here… and any fears of dino fatigue have been put firmly to rest.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039582-the-first-jurassic-world-fallen-kingdom-reactions-are-in-–-and-things-are-looking-good-for-the-sequel/

 

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Pedophile Swiss expat arrested by Thai police

 

Image: Thai Tourist Police

 

A Swiss man who has been living in Thailand for twenty years has been arrested by Thai police on charges related to the possession of child pornography.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039570-pedophile-swiss-expat-arrested-by-thai-police/

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Crashed Air Force jet may have hit power cables

By Somjit Rungjamrasrassamee, 
Jitraporn Senwong 
The Nation

 

 

The initial probe into the crash of a military training jet on a golf course near Bhumibol Dam in Tak province on Tuesday afternoon shows the aircraft may have hit power lines in the mountainous area, a military source said on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039585-crashed-air-force-jet-may-have-hit-power-cables/

 

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Luxury Mercedes-Benz taxis coming to Bangkok next week!

 

 

Mercedes-Benz  taxis will be available in Bangkok from May 30, the Land Transport Department has announced.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039586-luxury-mercedes-benz-taxis-coming-to-bangkok-next-week/

 

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NCPO finalises aid package for digital TV broadcasters

By THE NATION

 

 

DIGITAL TV broadcasters will get a maximum three-year debt moratorium and a state fee subsidy as part of the government’s aid package.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039588-ncpo-finalises-aid-package-for-digital-tv-broadcasters/

 

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New NMG management marches confidently to the future

By THE NATION

 

 

 

RECHARGED under a new leadership, the Nation Multimedia Group is committed to maintaining a spirit of professional journalism through objective, deep, accurate and independent reporting.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1039590-new-nmg-management-marches-confidently-to-the-future/

 

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