THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 3 Nov 2018

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Ao Nang cliff fall, sex-assault survivor Hannah Gavios to run New York City Marathon on crutches

By The Phuket News

 

Hannah Gavios walks in Nike during the Runway Of Dreams Foundation Fashion Revolution Event at Cipriani 42nd Street on September 5, 2018 in New York City. Noam Galai/Getty Images for Runway Of Dreams Foundation/AFP
 

NEW YORK: What was supposed to be a dream trip for Hannah Gavios turned into what she calls “the worst nightmare one could imagine.”

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066467-ao-nang-cliff-fall-sex-assault-survivor-hannah-gavios-to-run-new-york-city-marathon-on-crutches/

 

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Thai antiretroviral HIV drug endorsed by WHO

By The Nation

 

 

The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation's antiretroviral HIV drug has been endorsed by the World Health Organisation.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066468-thai-antiretroviral-hiv-drug-endorsed-by-who/

 

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Thailand’s English proficiency is getting worse: study

 

 

A new study has revealed that English proficiency in Thailand is getting worse.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066470-thailand’s-english-proficiency-is-getting-worse-study/

 

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Police rescue Thai woman threatening to jump from Pattaya condo

By The Nation

 

 

Police rescued a Thai woman who threatened to jump from the 32nd floor of a Pattaya condominium early on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066471-police-rescue-thai-woman-threatening-to-jump-from-pattaya-condo/

 

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109 motorcyclists arrested in crackdown on road racing

By The Nation

 

Bangkok police arrested 109 motorcyclists on Friday after their motorcycles were found to have been illegally modified with the apparent intention to race on roads.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066472-109-motorcyclists-arrested-in-crackdown-on-road-racing/

 

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60 Illegal Street Racers Arrested in Kanchanaburi

By Khaosod English

 

 

KANCHANABURI — Forty-eight motorcycles were impounded by the police and 60 illegal racers were arrested Friday night west of Bangkok in Kanchanaburi province.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066473-60-illegal-street-racers-arrested-in-kanchanaburi/

 

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Tourists warned not to swim at Samira Beach in Songkhla

By The Nation

 

Authorities raised red flags along the popular Samira Beach in Songkhla on Saturday to warn tourists against swimming in the rough sea.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066475-tourists-warned-not-to-swim-at-samira-beach-in-songkhla/

 

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Air Force officer killed in motorcycle-truck collision in Ayutthaya

By The Nation

 

An Air Force flight sergeant was killed when his BMW motorcycle collided with a 18-wheel truck on an Ayutthaya road early on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066476-air-force-officer-killed-in-motorcycle-truck-collision-in-ayutthaya/

 

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Prawit: No officials tied to drug rings

Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

 

BANGKOK, 3rd November 2018 (NNT) – Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan has confirmed that no officials are involved in drug smuggling or trading. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066477-prawit-no-officials-tied-to-drug-rings/

 

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Thailand, China sign anti-human trafficking deal

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

BANGKOK, 2 November 2018 (NNT) – The Thai and Chinese governments have signed an agreement to enhance the effectiveness of anti-human trafficking cooperation. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066478-thailand-china-sign-anti-human-trafficking-deal/

 

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First frost of year spotted on Doi Inthanon mountaintop

supawadee wangsri

 

 

CHIANG MAI, 2 November 2018 (NNT) – The first frost of this year was reportedly spotted this morning on Doi Inthanon mountaintop, Thailand’s highest and one of the most famous peaks in Chiang Mai, when temperature was measured at one degree Celsius. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066479-first-frost-of-year-spotted-on-doi-inthanon-mountaintop/

 

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Propagated ''Ya Mor Thahan'' medicine could probably be lethal

supawadee wangsri

 

 

KHON KAEN, 2 November 2018 (NNT) - Propagated, unlicensed medicine under “Ya Mor Thahan” banner could probably be lethal, according to Khon Kaen Provincial Office of Public Health. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066480-propagated-ya-mor-thahan-medicine-could-probably-be-lethal/

 

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NLA organizes seminar on online football gambling prevention

Nuppol Suvansombut

 

 

BANGKOK, 2 November 2018 (NNT) - The Committee on Social, Children, Youth, Women, the Elderly, the Disabled and the Underprivileged of Thailand's National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has held a seminar on online football gambling to prevent children from developing a gambling addiction.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066482-nla-organizes-seminar-on-online-football-gambling-prevention/

 

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Three arrest warrants issued for attackers of German tourist in Phuket

By Tavee Adam

 

The attack left Mr Starke with wounds to head and arms. Photo: Supplied
 

PHUKET: Chalong Police have confirmed that three arrest warrants have now been issued for suspects wanted in connection with the attack on a German tourist outside of a 7-Eleven store in Rawai on Sept 27.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066490-three-arrest-warrants-issued-for-attackers-of-german-tourist-in-phuket/

 

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Body of Leicester City club owner arrives at Wat Thepsirin

Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

BANGKOK, 3rd November 2018 (NNT) – The body of Leicester City football club owner and King Power chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabh, who was killed in a helicopter crash just outside of King Power Stadium in the UK along with four other people, arrived in Thailand on Friday. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066486-body-of-leicester-city-club-owner-arrives-at-wat-thepsirin/

 

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South Koreans arrested for running online betting racket in Pattaya

 

Police in Pattaya announced the arrest of four South Koreans and a Thai woman who were running an online sports betting operation out of two rooms at an upmarket North Pattaya condo.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066498-south-koreans-arrested-for-running-online-betting-racket-in-pattaya/

 

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Please come back! Thais scurry to woo back Chinese tourists

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak said that the treasury will be suggesting a series of stimulus measures to promote tourism as targets have not been met. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066500-please-come-back-thais-scurry-to-woo-back-chinese-tourists/

 

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Pakistani who skipped bail couldn't resist coming back to Pattaya

 

Image: Thai Immigration

 

A Pakistani national who harbored an international criminal in 2015 and got bail has been arrested again. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066503-pakistani-who-skipped-bail-couldnt-resist-coming-back-to-pattaya/

 

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It's a little bit pricey: Elton John's 'Your Song' lyrics for auction

 

FILE PHOTO: British musician Elton John talks on radio station air as he attends a charity event to support innovative HIV prevention and to raise awareness about AIDS in Kiev, Ukraine May 28, 2018. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich/File Photo

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The handwritten original lyrics to Elton John's breakout hit "Your Song" are going up for auction in New York and are expected to fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066531-its-a-little-bit-pricey-elton-johns-your-song-lyrics-for-auction/

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Russia halts release of Hollywood movie that shows Kremlin coup

 

 

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia blamed bureaucracy rather than censorship for a decision to halt the release of a Hollywood movie that tells the fictional story of U.S. troops rescuing a Russian president from a Kremlin coup.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066534-russia-halts-release-of-hollywood-movie-that-shows-kremlin-coup/

 

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Pattaya expat, former boxing champion tragically dies from injuries suffered during Bangkok fight

 

Christian Daghio fighting Don Parueang on October 26. Image: screenshot - ทีเคโอ มวยโลก
 

An Italian man and former world champion in Muay Thai and boxing has tragically following a fight in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066532-pattaya-expat-former-boxing-champion-tragically-dies-from-injuries-suffered-during-bangkok-fight/

 

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Netflix to release three films in theaters ahead of online debut

By Lisa Richwine

 

FILE PHOTO: The Netflix logo is seen on their office in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, July 16, 2018. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Netflix Inc will debut three of its upcoming original films in a limited number of theaters before the movies appear on the streaming service, the company said on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066537-netflix-to-release-three-films-in-theaters-ahead-of-online-debut/

 

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No irregularities found in latest Phuket IUU fishing inspection

By The Phuket News

 

Officials carry out their inspections against IUU fishing in Phuket yesterday. Photo: PR Dept
 

PHUKET: Officials from various Phuket government agencies joined together yesterday to carry out random inspections on fishing boats at Rassada Pier looking for cases of illegal employment, working conditions and human trafficking.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066540-no-irregularities-found-in-latest-phuket-iuu-fishing-inspection/

 

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Phuket marine safety inspected ahead of high season

By The Phuket News

 

Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana and his team carry out their inspection of Chalong Pier. Photo: PR Dept
 

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana yesterday (Nov 2) led a team of officials to conduct safety checks on ferries and other tourist boats operating out of Chalong Pier as part of the annual safety drive ahead of the high season.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066541-phuket-marine-safety-inspected-ahead-of-high-season/

 

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Court goes digital with 'e-Notice System'

By The Nation

 

The Court of Justice has gone digital with its "e-Notice System" that will announce court appointments, schedules and important notices online.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066543-court-goes-digital-with-e-notice-system/

 

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Two women killed in Florida yoga class shooting

 

Emergency vehicles are parked outside the Hot Yoga studio at a shopping center where a guman opened fire in Tallahasee, Florida, U.S., November 2, 2018, in this still image taken from a video obtained from social media. Erin Vansickle/via REUTERS

 

(Reuters) - Two women were killed when a gunman opened fire in a Florida yoga studio before class members fought back and the attacker killed himself, police said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066544-two-women-killed-in-florida-yoga-class-shooting/

 

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Senior Indonesian rescue diver dies in jet crash search

By Tabita Diela and Agustinus Beo Da Costa

 

Rescue team members use inflatable raft during rescue operation of Lion Air's flight JT610 airplane at the north coast of Karawang, Indonesia, November 2, 2018. REUTERS/Beawiharta

 

JAKARTA (Reuters) - An Indonesian rescue diver died in a search operation for a jet that crashed early this week near Jakarta, killing all 189 people on board, the search and rescue agency (Basarnas) said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066545-senior-indonesian-rescue-diver-dies-in-jet-crash-search/

 

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