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Thailand Live Sunday 9 Sep 2018

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Basra airport targeted by rocket fire as violent protests grip Iraq

By Aref Mohammed and Raya Jalabi

 

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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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  • Osaka claims U.S. Open title after Serena meltdown By Steve Keating   Sept 8, 2018; New York, NY, USA; Naomi Osaka of Japan kisses the U.S. Open trophy after beating Serena William

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The week that was in Thailand news: Could it be "Pennies From Heaven" for caveman Vern?

 

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"A long time ago, a million years BC, the best things in life were absolutely free."

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056466-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-could-it-be-pennies-from-heaven-for-caveman-vern/

 

 

 

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Sugar mill rebukes Cambodia land grab reports

By The Nation

 

Thailand’s giant sugar mill Mitr Phol Group disputed news reports referring to land dispute claims and Thai Civil Court proceedings on Friday, claiming that the reports are unfounded.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056501-sugar-mill-rebukes-cambodia-land-grab-reports/

 

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Teen arrested for organising motorbike races via Facebook

By The Nation

 

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A 18-year-old has been arrested for allegedly using his Facebook page to organise road races with hundreds of participants, deputy tourist police chief Pol Maj-General Surachet Hakpal said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056502-teen-arrested-for-organising-motorbike-races-via-facebook/

 

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Phuket lucky licence plate auction opens with 8899 sold for B180k

By The Phuket News

 

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The auction for special ’lucky’ licence plates opened at The Metropole Hotel in Phuket Town today (Sept 8). Photo: PR Dept 
 

PHUKET: The annual auction of specially designed Phuket licence plates with lucky numbers in the ’กษ’ (KS) series began at The Metropole Hotel in Phuket Town, with first license plate being sold for B180,000.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056505-phuket-lucky-licence-plate-auction-opens-with-8899-sold-for-b180k/

 

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Govt to help farmers grow 26m rai of income generating trees

By The Nation

 

The government will provide support to farmers to grow revenue-producing trees on their lands, said Agriculture Minister Surasak Karnjanarat on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056506-govt-to-help-farmers-grow-26m-rai-of-income-generating-trees/

 

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Govt denies selling old-stock rubber, but will not take action to raise prices

By The Nation

 

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Contrary to allegations by leading rubber farmers, the government has not instructed the Rubber Authority of Thailand to unload its old stockpile of third-grade rubber sheets onto the market, Government Spokesman Lt-General Sansern Kaewkamnerd said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056507-govt-denies-selling-old-stock-rubber-but-will-not-take-action-to-raise-prices/

 

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Ministry plans to cover 1m more informal-sector workers for social security

By The Nation

 

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File photo: Labour Minister Pol General Adul Sangsingkeo

 

THE LABOUR Ministry hopes to cover an additional one million informal-sector workers as voluntarily-insured people for social security payments starting in 2019.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056508-ministry-plans-to-cover-1m-more-informal-sector-workers-for-social-security/

 

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AIT chooses its new president

By The Nation

 

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Dr Eden Y Woon, a Chinese-American, has been named the new president of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) as of September 1.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056509-ait-chooses-its-new-president/

 

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Phuket looks to build ties with Gold Coast sister city

By Chongchit Buchanan 
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Australia’s Gold Coast city and Phuket plan to sign a letter of intent to establish themselves as sister cities on September 10. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056512-phuket-looks-to-build-ties-with-gold-coast-sister-city/

 

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Osaka claims U.S. Open title after Serena meltdown

By Steve Keating

 

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Sept 8, 2018; New York, NY, USA; Naomi Osaka of Japan kisses the U.S. Open trophy after beating Serena Williams of the USA in the women’s final on day thirteen of the 2018 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Naomi Osaka became Japan's first ever Grand Slam champion after she thumped Serena Williams 6-2 6-4 in a controversial U.S. Open final on Saturday, with the American suffering a meltdown after she was handed a code violation for on-court coaching.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056513-osaka-claims-us-open-title-after-serena-meltdown/

 

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Olympic great Johnson recovering from 'mini stroke'

 

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American sprinter Michael Johnson talks to media at the briefing of 2024 Olympic Games candidate cities Paris and Los Angeles ahead of final election of 2024 Olympic host city, in Lausanne, Switzerland July 11, 2017. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy

 

(Reuters) - Michael Johnson is recovering from a 'mini stroke', the Olympic champion and former world record-holder said on Twitter on Saturday but expects to make a full recovery.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056514-olympic-great-johnson-recovering-from-mini-stroke/

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Anti-immigration party set for election gains as Sweden swings right

By Simon Johnson

 

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Ulf Kristersson, leader of the Moderate Party and Stefan Lofven, leader of the Social Democratic Party during a party duel broadcast by Sweden's tv-channel TV4 from Linkoping, Sweden September 8, 2018. TT News Agency/Anders Wiklund/via REUTERS

 

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Swedes vote on Sunday in a tight election dominated by fears over asylum and welfare, with the populist, anti-immigration Sweden Democrats vying to become the biggest party in a country long seen as a bastion of economic stability and liberal values.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056515-anti-immigration-party-set-for-election-gains-as-sweden-swings-right/

 

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Dallas officer faces manslaughter charge in apartment shooting

By Bernie Woodall

 

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(Reuters) - A Dallas police officer will be charged with manslaughter after mistakenly entering an apartment she thought was hers and fatally shooting the man who lived there, authorities said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056516-dallas-officer-faces-manslaughter-charge-in-apartment-shooting/

 

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Russian and Syrian jets pound Idlib province after summit

By Suleiman Al-Khalidi

 

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AMMAN (Reuters) - Russian and Syrian warplanes pounded towns in Syria's opposition-held Idlib province on Saturday, a day after a summit of the presidents of Turkey, Iran and Russia failed to agree on a ceasefire that would forestall a Russian-backed offensive.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056517-russian-and-syrian-jets-pound-idlib-province-after-summit/

 

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Trump tells Apple to make products in U.S. to avoid China tariffs

 

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FILE PHOTO: An attendee uses a new iPhone X during a presentation for the media in Beijing, China October 31, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File Photo


(Reuters) - U.S. President Trump tweeted on Saturday that Apple Inc <AAPL.O> should make products inside the United States if it wants to avoid tariffs on Chinese imports.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056518-trump-tells-apple-to-make-products-in-us-to-avoid-china-tariffs/

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Thousands march in French cities to demand action against climate change

 

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Environmental activists gather to urge world leaders to take action against climate change in Marseille, France, September 8, 2018. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier

 

PARIS (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in France's main cities on Saturday to demand action against climate change and to show support for former environment minister Nicolas Hulot who quit in frustration over the government's approach.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056520-thousands-march-in-french-cities-to-demand-action-against-climate-change/

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Spain start Enrique reign with win over England

By Martyn Herman

 

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Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - League A - Group 4 - England v Spain - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - September 8, 2018 England's Harry Kane goes down during a challenge with Spain's Saul Niguez and Dani Carvajal Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Spain began a new era under Luis Enrique in impressive fashion as they came from a goal down to outplay England in a 2-1 win in their Nations League opener at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056521-spain-start-enrique-reign-with-win-over-england/

 

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Tourist arrivals on the rise

Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

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BANGKOK, 8th September 2018 (NNT) – Thailand welcomed visitor arrivals of about 22.65 million from January to July 2018, up by 11% compared to the same period of 2017, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Estimated visitor expenditure rose by 14.44% to 1.18 trillion baht. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056522-tourist-arrivals-on-the-rise/

 

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PM wants Thai waste reduced

Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

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BANGKOK, 8th September 2018 (NNT) – Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has called for public participation in reducing waste, especially plastic pollution, at various tourist sites across the country. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056523-pm-wants-thai-waste-reduced/

 

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First reading of local election bills scheduled for mid-September

 

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BANGKOK, 8th September 2018 (NNT) – The first vice president of the National Legislative Assembly of Thailand (NLA), Surachai Liengboonlertchai, has announced that the six municipal election related bills will be tabled in mid-September. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056524-first-reading-of-local-election-bills-scheduled-for-mid-september/

 

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Sri Lankan drug trafficking suspect wanted by Interpol, arrested in Narathiwat

 

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BANGKOK, 8 September 2018 (NNT) - Police arrested a suspected drug trafficker in Narathiwat wanted by Interpol and Sri Lankan authorities. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056526-sri-lankan-drug-trafficking-suspect-wanted-by-interpol-arrested-in-narathiwat/

 

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Begpacking – ‘How to’ guide for aspiring travelling beggars

By The Thaiger

 

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PHOTO: backslackers.com

 

Thailand has its fair share of ‘beg packers’ each year – young travellers who apparently run out of money and end up on the streets, begging for additional funds to continue their travel. They come in two sizes – the ones that are simply sitting and begging and the others that are busking or doing something to earn some coin.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056528-begpacking-–-‘how-to’-guide-for-aspiring-travelling-beggars/

 

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Surviving Phuket’s rip currents: everything has changed

By The Thaiger

 

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Rip currents are strong, narrow seaward flowing currents, like ‘rivers of the sea’, that exist on many beaches when waves are breaking across wide areas. These potentially deadly currents are also responsible for the vast majority of beach rescues by lifeguards around the world, and are the main cause of beach related drownings. Phuket is no exception, as rip currents exist on many beaches during the monsoon season from May to November, and numerous people, usually tourists, have been caught in rips and drowned.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056529-surviving-phuket’s-rip-currents-everything-has-changed/

 

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Bosnia begin Nations League with win in Northern Ireland

 

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Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - League B - Group 3 - Northern Ireland v Bosnia and Herzegovina - Windsor Park, Belfast, Britain - September 8, 2018 Northern Ireland's Jonny Evans in action with Bosnia's Edin Dzeko Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Bosnia began their Nations League campaign with a 2-1 victory away to Northern Ireland on Saturday -- Haris Duljevic and Elvis Saric on target for the visitors.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056531-bosnia-begin-nations-league-with-win-in-northern-ireland/

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Iran executes three Kurdish prisoners accused of militant attacks

 

GENEVA (Reuters) - Iran executed three Iranian Kurdish men accused of belonging to a militant group and taking part in attacks against civilians and security forces in the Kurdish region of western Iran, the judiciary's news service reported on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056532-iran-executes-three-kurdish-prisoners-accused-of-militant-attacks/

 

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Prathom 1 entrance exams not good for children, poll finds

By Chuleeporn Aramnet 
The Nation

 

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The requirements for getting enrolled into Prathom 1 is having a negative impact on children, their parents and even schools, a recent Suan Dusit Poll has found.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056536-prathom-1-entrance-exams-not-good-for-children-poll-finds/

 

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Holidaymaker's warning after drink-spiking precedes abduction attempt in Phuket

By: Chris Reed

 

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This woman believes her drink was spiked in Thailand. Photo / Doug Sherring

 

Her holiday night from hell started with a quiet family drink and ended with a day-long blackout after an attempted abduction.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056539-holidaymakers-warning-after-drink-spiking-precedes-abduction-attempt-in-phuket/

 

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