THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 29 Oct 2018

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Father surrenders after allegedly killing drunk son

By The Nation

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A father in Chiang Rai province surrendered to police after he confessed to hitting and killing his son at his house on Sunday night though he claimed to have acted in self-defence.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065605-chiang-rai-father-surrenders-after-allegedly-killing-drunk-son/

 

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Analysis: Why Pheu Thai Made Its Unglamorous Pick For Leader

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

Pheu Thai caretaker leader Viroj Pao-in was reappointed to his role Sunday.

 

BANGKOK — There was a pragmatic reason the caretaker leader of what has been Thailand’s largest political force was given that job again Sunday, despite his lack of a political base or public renown.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065607-analysis-why-pheu-thai-made-its-unglamorous-pick-for-leader/

 

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Dutch man, 49, found hanged from the bars of his Koh Chang room

 

Picture: Koh Chang Rescue Volunteers

 

Sawang Boriboon rescue foundation reported that they went to a rented room in the Bang Bao area of Koh Chang after reports that a foreigner had died there. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065608-dutch-man-49-found-hanged-from-the-bars-of-his-koh-chang-room/

 

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Krabi police investigate rocks thrown at an ambulance

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

Krabi police are currently investigating after a group of teenagers were throwing rocks at an ambulance in Krabi yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065609-krabi-police-investigate-rocks-thrown-at-an-ambulance/

 

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Korat tech student found dead in college toilet room

By The Nation

 

Picture: Thai Post

 

A third-year student of a technical college in Nakhon Ratchasima’s Mueang district was found dead in a college toilet on Monday morning, police said.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065610-korat-tech-student-found-dead-in-college-toilet-room/

 

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Convicted Of Assault, ‘Buddha Issara’ Vows Return To Monkhood

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

Suwit Thongprasert, on wheelchair, leaves the court on Monday.

 

BANGKOK — A former activist monk convicted of assaulting police officers said he would soon return to the monkhood after he was freed on parole Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065611-convicted-of-assault-‘buddha-issara’-vows-return-to-monkhood/

 

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Australian commits murder so he can send money to Thai woman he met online

 

Image: Herald Sun

 

An Australian man brutally murdered his ex-girlfriend after she lent him money which he sent to his Thai mistress who he met online.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065612-australian-commits-murder-so-he-can-send-money-to-thai-woman-he-met-online/

 

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Pattaya man bailed after savage attack on dog

 

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A man from Huay Yai near Pattaya was bailed in the sum of 50,000 baht after he was caught on CCTV attacking a dog. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065614-pattaya-man-bailed-after-savage-attack-on-dog/

 

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Mystery of the Swedish man's empty bank account - it was a Thai family inside job after all!

 

 

The drama of why a Swedish man and his Thai wife's Thai bank account was emptied has now been explained. 

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065618-mystery-of-the-swedish-mans-empty-bank-account-it-was-a-thai-family-inside-job-after-all/

 

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Thai man took shot teen girlfriend to seek help then disappeared

 

 

Mystery surrounds what happened at a resort in Si Khiw, Korat on Saturday night.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065619-thai-man-took-shot-teen-girlfriend-to-seek-help-then-disappeared/

 

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Chaing Mai "Red Bus" driver "Uncle Noi" bucks the bad image trend

 

 

The Red Bus song thaews of Chiang Mai have come in for some bad press recently, reported Manager. 

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065620-chaing-mai-red-bus-driver-uncle-noi-bucks-the-bad-image-trend/

 

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Cameroonian man caught on 998 day overstay in south Thailand

 

 

Satun tourist and immigration police paid a visit to a house in the southern Thai city after reports of suspicious behavior. 

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065621-cameroonian-man-caught-on-998-day-overstay-in-south-thailand/

 

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Merkel will not seek re-election as CDU party chair - source

 

FILE PHOTO: German Chancellor Angela Merkel listens to Hesse State Prime Minister Volker Bouffier's speech during his election campaign rally for the upcoming state election in Ortenberg, Germany, October 22, 2018. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo

 

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel has told leaders of her Christian Democrats (CDU) that she will not seek re-election as party chairwoman at a conference in early December, a senior party source said on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065623-merkel-will-not-seek-re-election-as-cdu-party-chair-source/

 

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Family holiday ruined by racist tirade: 'This country is for white people only'

By: Meghan Lawrence

 

A Filipino family holidaying in Wellington were left disgusted after falling victim to a racist tirade.

 

A Filipino family holidaying in Wellington were left disgusted after falling victim to a racist tirade at an inner-city store.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065624-family-holiday-ruined-by-racist-tirade-this-country-is-for-white-people-only/

 

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1st-class drama: Thai Airways sides with passengers over pilots

By Jintamas Saksornchai, Staff Reporter

 

Thai Airways executives Monday apologize at a news briefing regarding the delay earlier this month of flight TG971, which was held up by a dispute over seating pilots in first class.

 

BANGKOK — Thai Airways on Monday released its findings about a much-debated episode in which a flight from Zurich was delayed hours by a dispute over first-class seats for two traveling pilots.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065625-1st-class-drama-thai-airways-sides-with-passengers-over-pilots/

 

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Funeral Service Welfare Fund for Teachers borrowers urged to quickly reach debt compromises with GSB

By The Nation

 

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Teachers who had borrowed money from the Funeral Service Welfare Fund for Teachers and Education Personnel’s loan scheme and who are obliged to reach debt compromises with the Government Savings Bank (GSB), should speedily proceed to do so, an adviser to the education minister said on Sunday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065626-funeral-service-welfare-fund-for-teachers-borrowers-urged-to-quickly-reach-debt-compromises-with-gsb/

 

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Yayoi Kusama, revered Japanese artist, hits back at 'malicious' Chinese fakes

By Justin McCurry

 

A genuine Yayoi Kusama installation in London. Photograph: Peter Nicholls/Reuters

 

Celebrated Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama is considering legal action against the organisers of several exhibitions in China made up entirely of fake works credited to her.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065628-yayoi-kusama-revered-japanese-artist-hits-back-at-malicious-chinese-fakes/

 

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The celebrity costumes winning this Halloween

 

Rita Ora went all out / GETTY IMAGES

 

For some of us growing up, a bed sheet over your head made you a ghost, a towel was a superhero's cape and toilet paper equalled mummy bandages.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065629-the-celebrity-costumes-winning-this-halloween/

 

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‘The Simpsons’ writer Al Jean responds to reports that Apu is being written out of the show

By Amy Smith

 

 

Apu and The Simpsons' Al Jean Credit: Getty

 

The Simpsons writer Al Jean has responded to claims that controversial character Apu will be cut out of future episodes.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065630-‘the-simpsons’-writer-al-jean-responds-to-reports-that-apu-is-being-written-out-of-the-show/

 

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Scheduled blackout to hit in Thalang Town

 

The blackout will affect the businesses along the western side of Thepkrasattri Rd in Thalang Town. Photo: PEA

 

PHUKET:-- The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang Office announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Thalang tomorrow (Oct 30) as works are carried out on installing new high-voltage power cables.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065632-scheduled-blackout-to-hit-in-thalang-town/

 

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Distraught German driver kills Thai cyclist on Friendship Highway

 

 

A video on the site of Jowo77 showed the aftermath to a road accident on Sunday night in the Si Khiw district of Nakorn Ratchasima.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065642-distraught-german-driver-kills-thai-cyclist-on-friendship-highway/

 

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Rangsiman Rome explains leaving protest movement for politics

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

Rangsiman Rome, a former pro-democracy movement leader, registers Saturday as a member of the Future Forward Party.

 

BANGKOK — One of Thailand’s most prominent pro-democracy activists is putting down his bullhorn and taking up mainstream politics.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065645-rangsiman-rome-explains-leaving-protest-movement-for-politics/

 

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Woman accused of animal-assault offence dodges media after getting bail

By The Nation

 

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The Thonburi Municipal Court on Monday freed on bail a 30-year-old woman who has been accused of an animal-assault offence.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065646-woman-accused-of-animal-assault-offence-dodges-media-after-getting-bail/

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Srivara makes U-turn on rap group

By THE NATION

 

 

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ADMITS POLICE HAVE FOUND NOTHING IN LYRICS TO IMPLICATE GROUP, SAYS VIDEO CAN BE FREELY SHARED

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065647-srivara-makes-u-turn-on-rap-group/

 

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Hat Yai gold shop robbery suspect re-enacts crime after reported confession

By Santiparp Ramasut 
The Nation

 

 

Police on Monday morning brought a 33-year-old man to perform a crime re-enactment following his reported confession to having acted alone in robbing a gold shop in Songkhla’s Hat Yai district.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065651-hat-yai-gold-shop-robbery-suspect-re-enacts-crime-after-reported-confession/

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Protesters demand govt delivers on promise to debate street trading

By Kornrawee Panyasuppakun 
The Nation

 

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Street vendors, city planners and academics on Monday called for the government to hold talks by November 10 to find solutions to allow street stalls to remain in the country.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065652-protesters-demand-govt-delivers-on-promise-to-debate-street-trading/

 

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