THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 20 Oct 2018

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Political and military figures weigh in on army chief's remarks concerning a coup

Itiporn  Lakarnchua

 

 

BANGKOK, 19th October 2018 (NNT) – Government figures have confirmed there is no intention of staging another coup; the only intention is to maintain peace in the nation. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063834-political-and-military-figures-weigh-in-on-army-chiefs-remarks-concerning-a-coup/

 

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Deputy Premiers: Cannabis to be used for medical purposes

Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

 

BANGKOK, 20th October 2018 (NNT) – Two deputy prime ministers of Thailand have confirmed that the legal use of marijuana in Thailand will be for medical purposes only. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063838-deputy-premiers-cannabis-to-be-used-for-medical-purposes/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Now Open! Terminal21 Pattaya, New Shopping Destination in the Heart of Pattaya

 

 

Terminal21 Pattaya is now officially open. The new shopping terminal is ready to bring happiness to Eastern Thailand with the concept “Happiness East” for all lifestyle needs. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063837-now-open-terminal21-pattaya-new-shopping-destination-in-the-heart-of-pattaya/

 

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Rain dominates weekend forecast for most regions

Surapan Laotharanarit

 

 

BANGKOK, 19th October 2018 (NNT) – Many areas across Thailand are expected to experience continuous rainfall this weekend, particularly the Northeast and the South.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063840-rain-dominates-weekend-forecast-for-most-regions/

 

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Money returned to victims of call-center, online romance scams

 

 

BANGKOK, 19 October 2018 (NNT) – Police have returned some money to victims of call-center and online romance scams. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063842-money-returned-to-victims-of-call-center-online-romance-scams/

 

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Foreigners behaving badly: Now westerner takes guard's bicycle in Chiang Mai

 

Image: Manager

 

There has been another episode in Chiang Mai that shows a foreigner behaving badly.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063844-foreigners-behaving-badly-now-westerner-takes-guards-bicycle-in-chiang-mai/

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Tourism in meltdown: Unprovoked glue sniffer attack on two Chinese tourists in Chiang Mai

 

Image: Sanook

 

Sanook reported on what they described as another devastating blow to Thai tourism. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063845-tourism-in-meltdown-unprovoked-glue-sniffer-attack-on-two-chinese-tourists-in-chiang-mai/

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Anti-money-laundering body gives Iran until February to complete reforms

 

FILE PHOTO: Iran's President Hassan Rouhani speaks at a news conference on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 26, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan Mcdermid/File Photo

PARIS (Reuters) - The international group that monitors money-laundering worldwide said on Friday Iran had until February to complete reforms that would bring it into line with global norms or face consequences.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063847-anti-money-laundering-body-gives-iran-until-february-to-complete-reforms/

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Big Joke announces arrest of Korean fraudster who was "a danger to Thailand"

 

Image: IB website

 

Immigration police led by Maj-Gen Surachate Hakpan announced the arrest of a South Korean criminal fraudster wanted on four warrants in his home country. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063848-big-joke-announces-arrest-of-korean-fraudster-who-was-a-danger-to-thailand/

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Good for nothing Thai husband leaves rental property in a mess

 

Image: Sanook

 

A Thai wife and landlady thought it would be a good idea to rent a house to her estranged husband. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063851-good-for-nothing-thai-husband-leaves-rental-property-in-a-mess/

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Six injured as cans of paint thinner explode in Phatthalung

By The Nation

 

The owner of a sign making shop in Phatthalung and five workers were injured on Friday when cans of paint thinner exploded after they grilled fish near the cans, police said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063852-six-injured-as-cans-of-paint-thinner-explode-in-phatthalung/

 

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Policeman's house attacked by insurgents in Pattani

By The Nation

 

 

Insurgents attacked the house of a policeman in Pattani's Nong Chik district with gunfire and molotov cocktails late on Friday night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063855-policemans-house-attacked-by-insurgents-in-pattani/

 

 

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Korat school boarding house hit by fire

By The Nation

 

A fire broke out in the boarding house of the Nakhon Ratchasima Municipality Sports School in Muang district early on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063854-korat-school-boarding-house-hit-by-fire/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Thai woman under investigation after mutilating cat and selling footage online 

 

Image: Daily News

 

A Thai woman who is a VJ is under investigation for pulling the intestines out of cats.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063876-thai-woman-under-investigation-after-mutilating-cat-and-selling-footage-online/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Fake marriage to foreigners scandal: A job for Big Joke?

 

Image: TNA

 

The wide ranging scandal of foreigners paying Thai women for fake marriages in order to live in Thailand is fast developing. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063875-fake-marriage-to-foreigners-scandal-a-job-for-big-joke/

 

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Thousands of Thai women are "victims" helping foreigners in "marriages of convenience"

Image: TNA

 

Thai media reported that police are investigating thousands of cases where Thai women accepted marriage offers from foreigners they never met to make money.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063874-thousands-of-thai-women-are-victims-helping-foreigners-in-marriages-of-convenience/

 

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Mum of autistic child beaten at school: We don't want money - let the law take it's course

 

 

The mother of an autistic primary school child set upon by older pupils at a school has spoken to the media about her family's problems.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063873-mum-of-autistic-child-beaten-at-school-we-dont-want-money-let-the-law-take-its-course/

 

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Conductress dead, many injured as tour bus hits pillar of new Korat motorway

 

Image: TNA

 

One woman died and many suffered injuries when a tour bus bound for Panomprai from Bangkok collided with a support pillar for the under construction motorway from the capital to Korat. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063872-conductress-dead-many-injured-as-tour-bus-hits-pillar-of-new-korat-motorway/

 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Thailand's Phuket smartens up to bring tourists back

MARIMI KISHIMOTO, Nikkei staff writer

 

Wristbands are being given to tourists in Phuket before they venture out to sea as a safety measure. (Photo by Marimi Kishimoto)

 

After accidents this summer, island puts latest tech to use to bolster safety

 

BANGKOK -- Reeling from a deadly boat accident this summer, Thailand's Phuket Island is using "smart" technologies to tackle issues like safety and traffic in an effort to get back on track amid the Southeast Asian tourism boom.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063879-thailands-phuket-smartens-up-to-bring-tourists-back/

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Prayut says pets need to be registered but impact on people must be minimised

By The Nation

 

File photo

 

Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Saturday that pets will need to be registered to control the spread of rabies but his government would ensure that there would be minimal impact on pet owners.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063878-prayut-says-pets-need-to-be-registered-but-impact-on-people-must-be-minimised/

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Thai Airways flight delay drama: Couple tell their side of the story

 

Image: Sanook

 

A married couple compelled to give up their expensive seats on a Thai Airways plane from Zurich have gone online to tell their side of the story.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063884-thai-airways-flight-delay-drama-couple-tell-their-side-of-the-story/

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Rihanna turns down Super Bowl show, backs Kaepernick

 

Cast member Rihanna poses as she arrives at the world premiere of the film "Ocean's 8" at Alice Tully Hall in New York City, New York, U.S., June 5, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Segar/Files

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop superstar Rihanna declined an offer to perform at a Super Bowl halftime show because she supported former National Football League quarterback Colin Kaepernick and his protest against racial injustice, according to media reports.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063908-rihanna-turns-down-super-bowl-show-backs-kaepernick/

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Police arrest man after 11 year hunt for police killer

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Mr Kamhang (in patterned shirt) arrested on Friday (Oct 19) by Phuket Provincial Police
 

On Friday (Oct 19) at 6pm Lt Col Tammasan Bonrong of Phuket Provincial Police arrested Mr Kamhang Kunprom, 35, originally from Phattalung, under an arrest warrant from Phattalung Provincial Court for murder, owning an illegal gun and ammunition, and stolen goods.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063919-police-arrest-man-after-11-year-hunt-for-police-killer/

 

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Similans limited: Tourist quota shakes tour operators

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

Tour boats line the shore at Ao Kuerk on Similian Island during the tourism high season in January. Photo: Kaj Schmidt
 

PHUKET: In a move to prevent more environmental damage by heavy ‘overtourism’, the number of tourists allowed to enter Mu Ko Similan National Park, a key natural tourist attraction just over 80km northwest of Phuket, has been halved with a quota brought into effect on Monday (Oct 15).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063920-similans-limited-tourist-quota-shakes-tour-operators/

 

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Heavy rains forecast until Monday

By The Nation

 

 

Heavy rains are predicted in many provinces in the lower North, Central, East and South, including Bangkok, as a depression over the Gulf of Thailand is expected to land on Prachuap Khiri Khan on Saturday, the Meteorological Department said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063922-heavy-rains-forecast-until-monday/

 

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