THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 8 Sep 2018

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"Benz Racing" 'graaps' his mum's feet after release on bail

 

Image: Sanook

 

Thai media Sanook published a picture of the motorcycle racer known as "Benz Racing" after his release from Klong Prem remand center. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056417-benz-racing-graaps-his-mums-feet-after-release-on-bail/

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Video: Minivan driver caught chatting on his phone on way to Chonburi

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

A Thai man posted a video sent by his younger sister that showed a minivan driver continually taking his eyes off the road.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056418-video-minivan-driver-caught-chatting-on-his-phone-on-way-to-chonburi/

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Five women among 114 arrested on Bangkok road racing charges

By The Nation

 

Police stopped and arrested 114 motorcyclists on charges of racing on Bangkok roads on Friday night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056419-five-women-among-114-arrested-on-bangkok-road-racing-charges/

 

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Maya Bay reopening muddled in clarity, as corals show signs of life 

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

Marine Biologist Dr Thon Thamrongnawasawat says the corals at Maya Bay are showing signs of a healthy recovery. Photo: Thon Thamrongnawasawat
 

PHUKET: The Chief of the Hat Nopparat – Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, Worapoj Lomlim, this week was obscure on whether or not boats carrying tourists would be allowed back into Maya Bay off Phi Phi Island after Oct 1, when the four-month closure of the bay to allow corals to recover will conclude.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056420-maya-bay-reopening-muddled-in-clarity-as-corals-show-signs-of-life/

 

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Gen-V clinic: Finding the path to family understanding

By Kornrawee Panyasuppakun 
The Nation Weekend

 

Naiyana Supapung, from left to right, Krongkarn Ngampring and her transgender daughter Pauline Ngampring, Jaturong Jongarsa and Jiraporn Arunakul at the Tuesday seminar held by Bangkok Rainbow and its network.

 

Many parents put their children in the hands of physicians at Bangkok’s Gender Variation Clinic, popularly known as Gen-V clinic, with one expectation in mind – that their child will undergo “conversion therapy” and emerge with a heterosexual identity or one based on the gender they were assigned by the doctor at birth.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056422-gen-v-clinic-finding-the-path-to-family-understanding/

 

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Hillside bus plunge injures 19 in Prae

By The Nation

 

An air-conditioned bus from Bangkok lost control and plunged down a hillside from a Prae road late on Friday night, injuring 19 passengers, police said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056423-hillside-bus-plunge-injures-19-in-prae/

 

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Dams can cope with weekend storms: authorities

By Pratch Rujivanarom 
The Nation

 

 

The water regulation authorities claim they are prepared for heavy rain during the weekend and the situation is under control.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056424-dams-can-cope-with-weekend-storms-authorities/

 

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Fire destroys 20 Bangkok squatter houses

By The Nation

 

A fire swept through a Bangkok squatter community in Thon Buri district late on Friday night, burning down some 20 houses.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056425-fire-destroys-20-bangkok-squatter-houses/

 

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Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma to retire: New York Times

By Cate Cadell

 

Alibaba Group Executive Chairman Jack Ma gestures as he attends the 11th World Trade Organization's ministerial conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina December 11, 2017. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci/Files

 

BEIJING (Reuters) - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's co-founder and executive chairman Jack Ma will retire from the e-commerce company on Monday, as the former English teacher seeks to focus on philanthropy in education, the New York Times reported.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056427-alibaba-co-founder-jack-ma-to-retire-new-york-times/

 

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U.S. military drawing up options should Syria use chemical weapons

By Phil Stewart

 

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Joseph Dunford arrives in the Rotunda before the casket of U.S. Senator John McCain lies in state at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., August 31, 2018. Andrew Harnik/Pool via REUTERS/Files

 

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - America's top general on Saturday said he was involved in "routine dialogue" with the White House about military options should Syria ignore U.S. warnings against using chemical weapons in an expected assault on the enclave of Idlib.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056429-us-military-drawing-up-options-should-syria-use-chemical-weapons/

 

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Rapper Mac Miller dies in Los Angeles at age 26

By Alex Dobuzinskis

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Mac Miller, a rapper from Pittsburgh whose debut album topped the charts in 2011 after his upbeat style gained a following online and who previously dated singer Ariana Grande, died on Friday in Los Angeles at age 26, officials said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056430-rapper-mac-miller-dies-in-los-angeles-at-age-26/

 

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Australian groups launch global wave of climate protests ahead of summit

By Alison Bevege

 

A supplied photo shows a tall ship displaying banners as it sails on Sydney Harbour in Australia, September 8, 2018 as part of global climate change protests across 95 countries organized by the New York-based lobby group 350.org. Steven Saphore-350.org/Handout via REUTERS

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Tall ships carrying climate change banners sailed into Australia's Sydney Harbour on Saturday launching a wave of protest across 95 countries organised by New York-based lobby group 350.org.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056431-australian-groups-launch-global-wave-of-climate-protests-ahead-of-summit/

 

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Two health scares at U.S. airports tied to Mecca pilgrims: U.S. officials

By Julie Steenhuysen

 

FILE PHOTO: The emergency services are seen, after the passengers were taken ill on a flight from New York to Dubai, on JFK Airport, New York, U.S., September 05, 2018 in this still image obtained from social media. Larry Coben/via REUTERS

 

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Two major health scares at U.S. airports involving inbound flights are related to pilgrims returning from the Hajj, the Muslim pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which ended in late August, U.S. health officials said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056433-two-health-scares-at-us-airports-tied-to-mecca-pilgrims-us-officials/

 

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Trump ups ante on China, threatens duties on nearly all its imports

By Steve Holland and David Lawder

 

U.S. President Donald Trump walks to Marine One while departing the White House in Washington, U.S., September 6, 2018. REUTERS/Chris Wattie

 

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Friday he was ready to slap tariffs on virtually all Chinese imports into the United States, threatening duties on another $267 billion of goods on top of $200 billion in imports primed for levies in coming days.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056434-trump-ups-ante-on-china-threatens-duties-on-nearly-all-its-imports/

 

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Two associates of Trump adviser Stone questioned in Russia probe

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. political consultant Roger Stone, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, speaks to reporters after appearing before a closed House Intelligence Committee hearing investigating Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., September 26, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin LamarqueREUTERS/ /File Photo

 

(Reuters) - An associate of Roger Stone, a longtime ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, was questioned in front of a grand jury in the special counsel's Russia probe on Friday about his years-long relationship with Stone and about Wikileaks, the associate's lawyer told Reuters.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056435-two-associates-of-trump-adviser-stone-questioned-in-russia-probe/

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Fake news: Samut Sakhon vendor admits to lies over Bt90-million lottery win

By The Nation

 

 

The much-praised lottery vendor at a petrol station in Samut Sakhon has admitted to telling lies about one of his patrons winning a set of first-prize tickets and getting Bt90 million.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056436-fake-news-samut-sakhon-vendor-admits-to-lies-over-bt90-million-lottery-win/

 

 

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Thailand still a destination of choice for money conscious expats

 

Bangkok. File photo

 

Thailand remains a popular destination for expats due to its low cost of living, a new survey has revealed.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056441-thailand-still-a-destination-of-choice-for-money-conscious-expats/

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Murder suspect almost lynched during crime enactment 

By The Nation

 

 

The stepfather of a 19-year-student who was found naked and murdered in her Bangkok bedroom was almost lynched by angry relatives and neighbours during a crime re-enactment on Saturday morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056457-murder-suspect-almost-lynched-during-crime-enactment /

 

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Belgian, 67, killed in Patong Hill crash

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Patong Police arrived to find the man’s body and motorbike in the middle of the road, while traffic drove past as normal. Photo: Patong Police

 

PHUKET: Police have yet to confirm what caused an accident on Patong Hill last night that resulted in a 67-year-old Belgian man being killed as he descended the steep hill into Patong on a motorcycle.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056458-belgian-67-killed-in-patong-hill-crash/

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33 Hours Of Defiance: The Thai Airmen Who Resisted An Empire

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

Above: A monument to the defenders at Wing 5 base in Prachuap Khiri Khan province.

 

In the darkness over the sea, air force lieutenant Srisak Sucharittham heard the enemies before he saw them.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056459-33-hours-of-defiance-the-thai-airmen-who-resisted-an-empire/

 

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Plans for new car ferry linking Hua Hin and Sattahip gathers speed

 

Image: Banmaung

 

Officials in Prachuap Khiri Khan met earlier this week to put in motion plans to build a new ferry terminal south of Hua Hin in Pak Nam Pran.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056464-plans-for-new-car-ferry-linking-hua-hin-and-sattahip-gathers-speed/

 

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Julia Roberts' first TV series gets Toronto festival premiere

By Nichola Saminather

 

Actor Julia Roberts arrives for the world premiere of Homecoming at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Canada, September 7, 2018. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

 

TORONTO (Reuters) - "Pretty Woman" star Julia Roberts walked the red carpet on Friday to promote her first television series, Amazon Studios' "Homecoming," at the Toronto International Film Festival.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056479-julia-roberts-first-tv-series-gets-toronto-festival-premiere/

 

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Michael Moore compares Trump to Hitler in new documentary

By Nichola Saminather

 

Director Michael Moore arrives for the world premiere of Fahrenheit 11/9 at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Canada, September 6, 2018. REUTERS/Mark Blinch

 

TORONTO (Reuters) - Filmmaker Michael Moore compares U.S. President Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler in his provocative new documentary, "Fahrenheit 11/9" that got its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Thursday to a sold-out audience.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056480-michael-moore-compares-trump-to-hitler-in-new-documentary/

 

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Eminem makes UK chart history with 'Kamikaze'

 

Eminem performs on the third day of the Firefly Music Festival in Dover, Delaware U.S., June 17, 2018. REUTERS/Mark Makela/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. rapper Eminem scored his ninth consecutive no. 1 in the British album charts on Friday with surprise record "Kamikaze", making UK chart history.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056481-eminem-makes-uk-chart-history-with-kamikaze/

 

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'Babadook' director returns with revenge odyssey in colonial-era Australia

By Robin Pomeroy and Sarah Mills

 

The 75th Venice International Film Festival - Photocall for the film "The Nightingale" competing in the Venezia 75 section - Venice, Italy, September 6, 2018 - Director Jennifer Kent with actors Sam Claflin, Aisling Franciosi and Baykali Ganambarr. REUTERS/Tony Gentile

 

VENICE, Italy (Reuters) - Jennifer Kent, who made her name with horror "The Babadook", returned on Thursday with a revenge thriller set in 1825 Tasmania, a penal colony where the abuse meted out to convicts is surpassed only by the cruelty suffered by the Aborigines.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056482-babadook-director-returns-with-revenge-odyssey-in-colonial-era-australia/

 

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Actor Bill Daily of 'I Dream of Jeannie' dead at 91

By Will Dunham

 

FILE PHOTO: Actor Bill Daily arrives for a salute celebrating the 35th anniversary of "The Bob Newhart Show" television series in Beverly Hills, California, U.S. September 5, 2007. REUTERS/Fred Prouser/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Bill Daily, who provided comedic support in two classic television sitcoms of the 1960s and 1970s as an astronaut on "I Dream Of Jeannie" and as the flaky neighbor on "The Bob Newhart Show," died this week at age 91, a spokesman for the actor said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056483-actor-bill-daily-of-i-dream-of-jeannie-dead-at-91/

 

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Egypt sentences 75 to death, hundreds to jail over 2013 sit-in

By Haitham Ahmed and John Davison

 

Egyptian photojournalist Mahmoud Abu Zeid, also known as Shawkan, smokes cigarette behind a fence during his trial in Cairo, Egypt, September 8, 2018. REUTERS/Shokry Hussein

 

CAIRO (Reuters) - An Egyptian court on Saturday issued death sentences for 75 people, including prominent Islamist leaders, and jailed more than 600 others over a 2013 sit-in which ended with the killing of hundreds of protesters by security forces.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056484-egypt-sentences-75-to-death-hundreds-to-jail-over-2013-sit-in/

 

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Basra airport targeted by rocket fire as violent protests grip Iraq

By Aref Mohammed and Raya Jalabi

 

Airport workers are seen at Basra airport after it was targeted by rocket fire in Basra, Iraq September 8, 2018. REUTERS/Essam al-Sudani

 

BASRA/ERBIL, Iraq (Reuters) - Basra airport was targeted by rocket fire on Saturday after a night of protests over perceived misrule by Iraq's political elite during which demonstrators torched the Iranian consulate and briefly took oilfield workers hostage.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056485-basra-airport-targeted-by-rocket-fire-as-violent-protests-grip-iraq/

 

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