THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 29 Oct 2018

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Banphaeng Technical College invents turn signal light for bicycles

 

 

NAKHON PHANOM, 29th October 2018 (NNT) – Banphaeng Technical College, Pan Phaeng district of Nakhon Phanom province has invented turn signal light for cyclists to use. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065537-nakhon-phanom-banphaeng-technical-college-invents-turn-signal-light-for-bicycles/

 

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Temperature in North to drop by 4-6 degrees

By The Nation

 

Nan province on Sunday.

 

The temperature in the upper part of Thailand will drop by 4 to 6 degrees from Tuesday to Friday, the Meteorological Department forecast Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065539-temperature-in-upper-part-of-thailand-to-drop-by-4-6-degrees/

 

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Volvo explodes into flames outside Phuket Temple

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

Fire has engulfed a parked Volvo sedan next to a temple in Phuket town. The car’s owner was taking part in a funeral inside the temple last night (Sunday).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065543-volvo-explodes-into-flames-outside-phuket-temple/

 

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Gen Prawit: Election campaigns not yet allowed

 

  

BANGKOK, 29th October 2018 (NNT) – Despite the relaxation of some political restrictions, election campaigns are still illegal, according Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065545-gen-prawit-election-campaigns-not-yet-allowed/

 

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NLA to organize seminar on legalizing marijuana for medical use

 

  

BANGKOK, 28th October 2018 (NNT) — The National Legislative Assembly has planned a seminar to discuss the suggested legalization of marijuana for medical use. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065546-nla-to-organize-seminar-on-legalizing-marijuana-for-medical-use/

 

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New Bangkok underground rail route to be operational in 2021

 

  

BANGKOK, 29th October 2018 (NNT) — The operator of Bangkok’s underground electric rail system, expects the first of several new routes to be in operation in 2021. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065549-new-bangkok-underground-rail-route-to-be-operational-in-2021/

 

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Cool in upper Thailand as thunderstorms continue elsewhere

 

 

 

BANGKOK, 29th October 2018 (NNT) — Cool conditions are expected to continue in the upper part of Thailand while thunderstorms are forecast to remain in the East and the South of the country. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065539-temperature-in-upper-part-of-thailand-to-drop-by-4-6-degrees/?do=findComment&comment=13508020

 

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Govt poised to wipe out rabies by 2019

 

  

BANGKOK, 29th October 2018 (NNT) - The Department of Livestock Development has laid out its plan to stop the spread of rabies and stray dog and cat populations by 2019. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065550-thai-govt-poised-to-wipe-out-rabies-by-2019/

 

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Ratchaburi to recover WW II bombs in December

 

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RATCHABURI, 29th October 2018 (NNT) - Ratchaburi province is preparing to recover the explosives from World War II found under Chulalongkorn Bridge this December. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065552-ratchaburi-to-recover-ww-ii-bombs-in-december/ 

 

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13 Wild Boar players and coach visit England

 

  

BANGKOK, 29th October 2018 (NNT) - The 12 Wild Boar boys and their coach arrived in England on Saturday and went to the Aon Training Complex of Manchester United to give them great moral support. The young soccer players practiced and learned skills from the club's coach before visiting Old Trafford, Manchester United's main stadium. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065419-manchester-united-manager-jose-mourinho-welcomes-thai-cave-footballers-to-carrington/?do=findComment&comment=13508074

 

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Culture Ministry to place museum at Tham Luang Cave

 

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CHIANG RAI, 29 October 2018 (NNT) – Thailand's Ministry of Culture has made preparations to upgrade Tham Luang-Khun Nam Nang Non National Park into a high functioning tourist attraction. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065553-culture-ministry-to-place-museum-at-tham-luang-cave/

 

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Indonesia says Lion Air passenger flight crashes off Sumatra

 

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's search and rescue agency said on Monday a Lion Air passenger flight from Jakarta, the capital, to the city of Pangkal Pinang off the island of Sumatra, had crashed into the sea.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065554-indonesia says-lion-air-passenger-flight-crashes-off-sumatra/

 

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Indonesia says plane crashes in Java Sea with 188 aboard, wreckage found

 

Relatives of passengers of Lion Air flight JT610 that crashed into the sea, cry at Depati Amir airport in Pangkal Pinang, Indonesia, October 29, 2018. Antara Foto/Elza Elvia via REUTERS

 

JAKARTA (Reuters) - A Lion Air flight with at least 188 people on board is believed to have sunk after crashing into the sea off Indonesia's island of Java on Monday, shortly after take off from the capital on its way to the country's tin-mining hub, officials said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065554-indonesia says-lion-air-passenger-flight-crashes-off-sumatra/?do=findComment&comment=13508153

 

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Patong Municipality responds to waste water flowing into bay

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

PHOTOS: Patong Municipality

 

A video clip of wastewater flowing into sea at Patong Beach has gone viral in social media over the weekend.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065556-patong-municipality-responds-to-waste-water-flowing-into-bay/

 

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Even more blacktip reef sharks spotted at recovering Maya Bay – VIDEO

By The Thaiger

 

 

Blacktip reef sharks have again been spotted at the recovering Maya Bay on Koh Phi Phi yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065559-even-more-blacktip-reef-sharks-spotted at-recovering-maya-bay/

 

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Australian prime minister's approval rating turns negative: poll

 

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

 

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's approval rating has turned negative for the first time since he became the country's leader in August, according to an opinion poll published on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065560-australian-prime-ministers-approval-rating-turns-negative-poll/

 

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One injured, two killed in Chon Buri car crash

By The Nation

 

Picture: Channel 7

 

Two passengers were hurled out of a car and killed while the driver was injured in an accident in Chon Buri this morning, which police say was caused by drunk driving.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065563-one-injured-two-killed-in-chon-buri-car-crash/

 

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Grievances being collected ahead of northern region Cabinet retreat

 

 

PHAYAO, 29 October 2018 (NNT) – The Cabinet is inviting members of the public to hand in complaints and grievances before its retreat in the northern region. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065565-grievances-being-collected-ahead-of-northern-region-cabinet-retreat/

 

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DTAC wins 900 MHz license

 

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BANGKOK, 29th October 2018 (NNT) - The giant mobile phone service operator DTAC has won the 900-megahertz spectrum license from the National Broadcasting Telecommunication Commission (NBTC). 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065566-dtac-wins-900-mhz-license/

 

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Top monk wants strict oversight of land given for monastic activities

By The Nation

 

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More than 100 temples, monasteries or Dhamma/meditation centres have used land plots belonging to the Agricultural Land Reform Office (ARLO) nationwide for monastic purposes.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065568-top-monk-wants-strict-oversight-of-land-given-for-monastic-activities/

 

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Anti-Junta Rap Video Is ‘Abominable,’ Suthep Says

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

Suthep Thaugsuban canvasses for the Action Coalition for Thailand Party Saturday in Chinatown, Bangkok. Photo: Suthep Thaugsuban / Facebook

 

BANGKOK — The politician who organized the street protests which ushered in military rule said Sunday that a YouTube rap video criticizing the junta was “abominable.”

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065572-anti-junta-rap-video-is-‘abominable’-suthep-says/

 

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Bangkok, You Can Now Send Mail From 7-Eleven

By Jintamas Saksornchai, Staff Reporter

 

 

BANGKOK — Thailand’s most prolific retailer on Monday launched yet another offering – mail delivery – at thousands of its stores across metro Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065574-bangkok-you-can-now-send-mail-from-7-eleven/

 

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English overstayer to be kicked out of Thailand for ten years

 

 

Channel 7 reported that police on Koh Phangan found an Englishman who had been overstaying in Thailand for more than a year.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065575-english-overstayer-to-be-kicked-out-of-thailand-for-ten-years/

 

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Phuket light-rail up open to public by 2023, assures official

By The Phuket News

 

Phuket’s light-rail system will be open to the public by 2023, officials have assured. Image: OTP

 

PHUKET: Local residents will be able to get on board Phuket’s light-rail by 2023, a top official behind the project has assured.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065577-phuket-light-rail-up-open-to-public-by-2023-assures-official/

 

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Patrons shocked as German teen collapses and dies in Krabi pub

 

Pictures: Sanook

 

Thai media reported that a 19 year old German man collapsed in an Ao Nang pub at the weekend. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065580-patrons-shocked-as-german-teen-collapses-and-dies-in-krabi-pub/

 

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Do something about the dirty rats of Beach Road Pattaya!

 

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Thai media has called on the authorities to do something about the infestation of rats on Beach Road in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065592-do-something-about-the-dirty-rats-of-beach-road-pattaya/

 

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Big Joke has "smoke coming out of his ears" as Singburi raid results in seven transfers

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that Immigration chief Maj-Gen Surachate Hakparn had "smoke coming out of his ears" after he received a report of the activities of the Singburi immigration chief and his deputies. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065599-big-joke-has-smoke-coming-out-of-his-ears-as-singburi-raid-results-in-seven-transfers/

 

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Nine injured as Bangkok bus rams power pole

By Kornkamon Aksorndech 
The Nation

 

 

Eight people were injured slightly when a city bus plying on route number 48 (Ramkhamhaeng 2-Wat Pho) crashed into a power pole near Sukhumvit Soi 48 in Bangkok’s Khlong Toei district on Monday morning, causing a traffic jam.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065600-nine-injured-as-bangkok-bus-rams-power-pole/

 

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"Ghost of the Widows" is in town coming to take Korat men!

 

The words on the t-shirt: "There are NO men in this house, only women"

 

Villagers in Korat are afraid that an evil spirit is coming for their menfolk. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065601-ghost-of-the-widows-is-in-town-coming-to-take-korat-men/

 

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14 million meth pills seized in Chiang Rai

By The Nation

 

 

Naval officials seized 14 million methamphetamine pills shortly after they were smuggled across the Mekong River into Chiang Rai’s Chiang Khong district early on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065602-14-million-meth-pills-seized-in-chiang-rai/