THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 22 Oct 2018

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22 teens rounded up in Bangkok soi for road racing

By The Nation

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Police rounded up 22 teenage bikers planning to race on two Bangkok thoroughfares early Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064070-22-teens-rounded-up-in-bangkok-soi-for-road-racing/

 

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Dutchman reported missing found safe and well in Pattaya

 

Picture: TNA

 

A Dutchman who had been reported missing has been found safe and well in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064071-dutchman-reported-missing-found-safe-and-well-in-pattaya/

 

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China state media slams Pompeo's Latam warning as 'ignorant and malicious'

 

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks to the press before boarding his plane at Mexico City International Airport in Mexico City, Mexico, October 19, 2018. Brendan Smialowski/Pool/via REUTERS

 

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinese state media sharply criticised U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday after he made comments in Latin America warnings about the risks of seeking Chinese investment.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064072-china-state-media-slams-pompeos-latam-warning-as-ignorant-and-malicious/

 

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Global growth outlook for 2019 dims for first time - Reuters polls

By Indradip Ghosh and Rahul Karunakar

 

Shipping containers are stacked for storage at Wando Welch Terminal operated by the South Carolina Ports Authority in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, U.S. May 10, 2018. REUTERS/Randall Hill

 

BENGALURU (Reuters) - The outlook for global growth in 2019 has dimmed for the first time, according to Reuters polls of economists who said the U.S.-China trade war and tightening financial conditions would trigger the next downturn.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064073-global-growth-outlook-for-2019-dims-for-first-time-reuters-polls/

 

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Two Indians arrested under 'Operation X-ray Outlaw Foreigners' in Sa Kaew

By The Nation

 

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Two Indian nationals were arrested in Sa Kaew Sunday for overstaying their visas, Sa Kaew immigration chief said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064074-two-indians-arrested-under-operation-x-ray-outlaw-foreigners-in-sa-kaew/

 

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EU cannot accept temporary measure on Irish border - French minister

 

Nathalie Loiseau, French Minister attached to the Foreign Affairs Minister, attends the questions to the government session at the National Assembly in Paris, June 13, 2018. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

 

LONDON (Reuters) - The European Union will not accept a temporary measure to solve the issue of the Irish border in Brexit negotiations, France's Europe minister Nathalie Loiseau said on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064077-eu-cannot-accept-temporary-measure-on-irish-border-french-minister/

 

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Grab Bike taxi punished for intimidating passenger

By The Nation

 

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A Bangkok man complained on Facebook post that he had been intimidated by a Grab Bike taxi rider after he refused to cancel the ride he had hailed.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064080-grab-bike-taxi-punished-for-intimidating-passenger/

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15 injured in Chaiyaphum bus accident

By The Nation

 

Picture: Bright TV

 

The driver of a Bangkok-Nong Bua Lamphu bus was injured along with 14 passengers when he lost control of the vehicle, causing it to flip on its side.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064082-15-injured-in-chaiyaphum-bus-accident/

 

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'Crocodile hunter' Steve Irwin's family launch new show

 

Terri, wife of the late Steve Irwin, her daughter Bindi and son Robert, pose together at the launch of their new family show on the Animal Planet television channel in London, Britain, September 26, 2018. REUTERS/Will Russell/Files

 

LONDON (Reuters) - The family of late Australian conservationist and "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin are following in his footsteps with a new television show dedicated to their wildlife conservation work.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064085-crocodile-hunter-steve-irwins-family-launch-new-show/

 

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Phalang Pracharat and Democrat parties continue activity as Thai Citizen Power Party announces "Female for Bangkok" slogan

 

 

BANGKOK, 22 October 2018 (NNT) – The Thai Citizen Power Party has held a major meeting, selecting eight additional party board members and 11 candidate selection committee members. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064096-phalang-pracharat-and-democrat-parties-continue-activity-as-thai-citizen-power-party-announces-female-for-bangkok-slogan/

 

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Stormy weather still wreaking havoc across the nation

 

 

YALA, 22nd October 2018 (NNT) – Heavy rain has continued to cause damage and loss of life in Thailand, with a major landslide reported in Betong, in Yala province. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064098-stormy-weather-still-wreaking-havoc-across-thailand/

 

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Social networkers divided over order to end 'noisy' evening aerobic sessions

By The Nation

 

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Thai Facebook users are split over an order from the Ratchathewi district office to end “noisy” aerobic dance sessions in a small public park near the Victory Monument following a complaint from a doctor.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064110-social-networkers-divided-over-order-to-end-noisy-evening-aerobic-sessions/

 

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PM says World Economic Forum improves Thailand's standing in competitiveness index

 

 

BANGKOK, 22nd October 2018 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has expressed satisfaction over Thailand’s improved standing on the World Economic Forum’s 4.0 competitiveness index for 2018, saying the results are a reflection of Thailand's approach to the 4.0 era. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064113-pm-prayut-says-world-economic-forum-improves-thailands-standing-in-competitiveness-index/

 

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MOPH to reduce number of deaths from 3 major causes

 

 

BANGKOK, 22 October 2018 (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has a policy to reduce the number of deaths from three major causes. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064114-moph-to-reduce-number-of-deaths-from-3-major-causes/

 

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Five killed in Si Sa Ket as cars collide in fog

By The Nation

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Poor visibility in fog is being blamed for a two-car collision in Si Sa Ket on Monday morning that left five people dead.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064115-five-killed-in-si-sa-ket-as-cars-collide-in-fog/

 

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Industry minister says he hasn't met farmers to campaign

 

 

NAKHON PATHOM, 21st October 2018 (NNT) - Acting leader of Phalang Pracharat Party Uttama Savanayana has held a meeting with farmers in Nakhon Pathom province. He later insisted that the trip was not a campaign activity and dismissed criticisms of the party. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064116-industry-minister-says-he-hasnt-met-farmers-to-campaign/

 

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PM wields spade for National Tree Care Day

By The Nation

 

 

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha and members of his Cabinet planted nine Siamese rosewood saplings in the Government House compound in Bangkok on Monday to mark National Tree Care Day.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064119-pm-prayut-wields-spade-for-national-tree-care-day/

 

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Australia offers rare national apology to victims of child sex abuse

By Colin Packham

 

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison stands before delivering the National Apology to survivors of child sexual abuse in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, October 22, 2018. AAP/Mick Tsikas/via REUTERS

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday offered a rare national apology, only the second since 2008, to victims of institutional child sexual abuse and their families, bringing some survivors to tears.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064122-australia-offers-rare-national-apology-to-victims-of-child-sex-abuse/

 

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Lioness kills father of her cubs at Indianapolis zoo

By Daniel Trotta

 

The Indianapolis Zoo's adult male lion named Nyack, which died as the result of injuries inflicted by an adult female lion, is seen in this undated photo released by the zoo in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S., October 21, 2018. Courtesy Indianapolis Zoo/Handout via REUTERS

 

(Reuters) - A lioness has killed the father of her three offspring, suffocating her mate by locking her jaws onto his neck at the Indianapolis Zoo in an attack not fully understood by zoo staff.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064125-lioness-kills-father-of-her-cubs-at-indianapolis-zoo/

 

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OPINION

Religious tolerance is OK until it starts interfering with community health

By Tim Newton

 

 

Last week it was revealed that six children have died in the southern provinces of Thailand since June this year. Sadly, children die all the time through misadventure and incurable disease.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064140-religious-tolerance-is-ok-until-it-starts-interfering-with-community-health-opinion/

 

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Ed Again: More ‘Shape Of You’ Returning To Bangkok

By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter

 

Photo: Ed Sheeran / Facebook

 

BANGKOK — If there’s anyone who didn’t get to propose marriage the last time he was in town, Ed Sheeran is returning for another chance.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064170-ed-again-more-‘shape-of-you’-returning-to-bangkok/

 

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Two Guinean men arrested on romance-scan suspicions

By The Nation

 

File photo: Thai Immigration

 

Two Guinean men have been arrested on suspicion of belonging to a ring that has defrauded more than Bt1.8 million from Thai women, Immigration Police acting chief Pol Maj-General Surachate Hakpal said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064274-two-guinean-men-arrested-on-romance-scan-suspicions/

 

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Gold shop apologises for sharing touching story of Khon Kaen seniors

By The Nation

 

 

A Khon Kaen-based gold shop’s Facebook fan-page story posted on Sunday about a grandfather buying a pendant for his wife has received over 86,000 shares, 89,000 likes and 16,000 comments.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064276-gold-shop-apologises-for-sharing-touching-story-of-khon-kaen-seniors/

 

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Trump says U.S. to exit landmark nuclear arms pact, Russia threatens retaliation

 

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before departure from Elko Regional Airport in Elko, Nevada, U.S., October 20, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

 

ELKO, Nev/MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said Washington would withdraw from a landmark Cold War-era treaty that eliminated nuclear missiles from Europe because Russia was violating the pact, triggering a warning of retaliatory measures from Moscow.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1063950-trump-us-to-exit-nuclear-treaty-citing-russian-violations/?do=findComment&comment=13485793

 

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Thailand’s Seniors are world’s most active Airbnb hosts and guests

By The Thaiger

 

 

Thailand senior guests have increased 62% year-on-year.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064303-thailand’s-seniors-are-world’s-most-active-airbnb-hosts-and-guests/

 

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New Army Commander issues policy in Pattani

 

 

PATTANI, 22nd October 2018 (NNT) – The new Royal Thai Army Commander has handed updated policy to southern region security agencies that met with him at Sirindhorn Camp in Pattani province, as well as met with religious leaders in an effort to continue the peace initiatives undertaken by his predecessor. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064313-new-army-commander-issues-policy-in-pattani/

 

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Two Chinese arrested for alleged theft from donation box at Bangkok temple

By The Nation

 

Picture: Bangkokbiz News

 

Two Chinese men were caught “red-handed” while apparently stealing from a donation box at a much-respected temple in Bangkok’s Prawet district on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064341-two-chinese-arrested-for-alleged-theft-from-donation-box-at-bangkok-temple/

 

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Ninth death in Yala measles outbreak

By The Nation

 

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A child succumbed to measles in Yala province on Monday morning, bringing the number of deaths from an outbreak of the disease in the country’s southernmost province to nine.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064362-ninth-death-in-yala-measles-outbreak/

 

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Police hunt for suspects after an early morning car chase around Phuket

By The Thaiger

 

 

Phuket police are now hunting for suspects who broke through a checkpoint in Rassada and then abandoned their car in Chalong early this morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064371-police-hunt-for-suspects-after-an-early-morning-car-chase-around-phuket/

 

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EC should investigate whether Thaksin meddled in Pheu Thai’s affairs: Prawit

By The Nation

 

 

The Election Commission should investigate to see whether former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra had recently interfered in Pheu Thai Party’s internal affairs in violation of the law, Deputy Premier and Defence Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan said on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1064437-ec-should-investigate-whether-thaksin-meddled-in-pheu-thai’s-affairs-prawit/