THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 4 Nov 2018

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The week that was in Thailand news: Thailand follows you around - like an Asian stalker!

 

 

No matter where I have gone in the four decades since I met Thailand, the country always seems to follow me around in one way or another.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066515-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-thailand-follows-you-around-like-an-asian-stalker/

 

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Pupil power! Chiang Mai uni girls expose "upskirt" Thai professor - he resigns in shame

 

Image: Daily News

 

Thai media Daily News reported that female university freshmen suspected their Thai professor's behavior from the start of the semester.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066552-pupil-power-chiang-mai-uni-girls-expose-upskirt-thai-professor-he-resigns-in-shame/

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Big Joke bags eleven Uzbek prostitutes in Nana, Bangkok

 

Image: Sanook

 

Immigration chief Maj-Gen Surachate "Big Joke" Hakparn said last night that a sting operation in Nana, Sukhumvit Soi 3, had resulted in the arrest of 11 Uzbekistan prostitutes as well as their Thai and Ethiopian managers.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066553-big-joke-bags-eleven-uzbek-prostitutes-in-nana-bangkok/

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Thai pet owner makes grisly discovery - her beloved dog hanging from a wall

 

Image: Sanook

 

Tassanee, 26, thought nothing of it when she came home and her eight year old dog "Khao Tom" was not around.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066554-thai-pet-owner-makes-grisly-discovery-her-beloved-dog-hanging-from-a-wall/

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Housewife murder and rape in Khon Kaen: She teased me, says Thai man arrested in Bangkok

 

Image: Daily News

 

Police in Bangkok arrested a 43 year old man at Hualampong Railway station for the murder of a Khon Kaen housewife back in May.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066555-housewife-murder-and-rape-in-khon-kaen-she-teased-me-says-thai-man-arrested-in-bangkok/

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Dead from a Thai massage? No blame attached to parlor, says wife

 

Image: Sanook

 

Thai news sites and social media were abuzz yesterday after a video was shared of a Thai man who died while having a massage. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066556-dead-from-a-thai-massage-no-blame-attached-to-parlor-says-wife/

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What exactly is 7/11?! Now one has a restaurant and another has toilets

 

Image: SSBN

 

The 7/11 convenience store chain ubiquitous in Thailand now has a restaurant in one of their stores, according to the SSBN site on Facebook. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066557-what-exactly-is-711-now-one-has-a-restaurant-and-another-has-toilets/

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War on Drugs: 240,000 Thai youth need rehab

 

Image: Chiang Mai News

 

Chiang Mai News reported on a meeting chaired by the secretary of the Committee on Narcotics Control who revealed the extent of drug taking among young people in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066558-war-on-drugs-240000-thai-youth-need-rehab/

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Two arrested with 900,000 meth pills and 3kg of 'ice' in Chiang Rai

By The Nation

 

Two suspected drug smugglers were arrested at a Chiang Rai hotel following a brief gunfight with police after which 900,000 methamphetamine pills and three kilograms of crystal meth were seized.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066559-two-arrested-with-900000-meth-pills-and-3kg-of-ice-in-chiang-rai/

 

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Phetchaburi man killed by train

By The Nation

 

A man was hit and killed by a southern train in Phetchaburi's Muang district early on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066560-phetchaburi-man-killed-by-train/

 

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Respected sculpture artist dies

By The Nation

 

 

Pitak Chalermlao, a respected sculpture artist who made the earth mould for resin garuda sculptures around the Royal Crematorium of King Rama IX, has died of lung cancer.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066561-respected-sculpture-artist-dies/

 

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Train kills man using shortcut at Makkasan station

By The Nation

 

A 42-year-old man was hit and killed by a passenger train after he went through a fence hole as a shortcut at the Makkasan railway station to get to the Airport Rail Link station on Saturday morning, police said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066562-train-kills-man-using-shortcut-at-makkasan-station/

 

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Frozen dew blankets Doi Inthanon mountain for second day

By The Nation

 

 

Frozen dew formed again for the second day in a row atop Doi Inthanon mountain in Chiang Mai on Saturday morning when the lowest temperature was recorded at 1 degree Celsius.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066563-frozen-dew-blankets-doi-inthanon-mountain-for-second-day/

 

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Roomy yet sleek, Audi gets it right

By Kingsley Wijayasinha 
Nation Weekend

 

 

Despite its presence on the road, the A7 Sportback has something of a classic look in blend of luxury and performance

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066565-roomy-yet-sleek-audi-gets-it-right/

 

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Nong Khai Skywalk Offers Perch Over ‘Sea of Clouds’

By Khaosod English

 

 

NONG KHAI — Tourists visit a new skywalk Saturday morning in the northern province of Nong Khai to take in scenic views of what’s called the “sea of fog.”

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066566-nong-khai-skywalk-offers-perch-over-‘sea-of-clouds’/

 

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Bookings Surge at Chiang Mai Hotels for Cool Season

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

Hot springs at a resort in Chiang Mai province. Photo: Matichon

 

CHIANG MAI — Cooler weather and the high season are bringing welcome visitors to the north.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066568-bookings-surge-at-chiang-mai-hotels-for-cool-season/

 

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Business figures call for vote on Brexit terms: Sunday Times

 

An anti-Brexit demonstrator waves flags outside the Houses of Parliament, in London, Britain, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

 

LONDON (Reuters) - More than 70 business figures are calling for a public vote on the final terms of Britain's exit from the European Union, warning that the country faces "either a blindfold or a destructive hard Brexit", the Sunday Times reported.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066569-business-figures-call-for-vote-on-brexit-terms-sunday-times/

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Fearing 'angry mob', lawyer of freed Christian woman leaves Pakistan

By Saad Sayeed and Asif Shahzad

 

FILE PHOTO: Saiful Mulook (L) the lawyer of Christian woman sentenced to death for blasphemy against Islam, leaves after the Court overturned the conviction, in Islamabad, Pakistan October 31, 2018. REUTERS/Faisal Mahmood

 

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - The Pakistani lawyer who helped a Christian woman overturn her death sentence for blasphemy said on Saturday he had left the country in fear of his life after her acquittal earlier this week sparked street protests by Islamists.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066570-fearing-angry-mob-lawyer-of-freed-christian-woman-leaves-pakistan/

 

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Italian storms claim 17th life, and 14 million trees

 

Fallen trees are seen in the mountain near Belluno, Italy, November 3, 2018. Vigili del Fuoco/Handout via REUTERS

 

MILAN (Reuters) - Heavy rain and gales devastating parts of Italy have claimed two more lives, taking the overall death toll to at least 17, and laid waste to vast swathes of forest.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066571-italian-storms-claim-17th-life-and-14-million-trees/

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Emotions high as Gray seals Leicester win on testing day

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Cardiff City v Leicester City - Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Britain - November 3, 2018 Leicester City's Jamie Vardy, manager Claude Puel and Demarai Gray applaud fans after the match REUTERS/Darren Staples

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Leicester City's traumatic week ended with a 1-0 win at Cardiff City although the result was never the chief concern on a day when the tributes flowed for the Midlands club's late owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha who died in a helicopter crash.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066572-emotions-high-as-gray-seals-leicester-win-on-testing-day/

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Lacazette strikes late as Arsenal hold Liverpool

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal v Liverpool - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - November 3, 2018 Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette in action with Liverpool's Sadio Mane Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

 

ARSENAL 1 LIVERPOOL 1

 

Nov 3 (Reuters) - Alexandre Lacazette's late goal earned Arsenal a 1-1 draw with Liverpool on Saturday and stopped the visitors moving three points clear at the top of the Premier League.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066573-lacazette-strikes-late-as-arsenal-hold-liverpool/

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Nervy Spurs hang on to win at Wolves

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Tottenham Hotspur - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain - November 3, 2018 Tottenham's Harry Winks in action with Wolverhampton Wanderers' Jonny Castro and Willy Boly Action Images via Reuters/Ed Sykes

 

Nov 3 (Reuters) - WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 2 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 3

 

Tottenham Hotspur held on nervously to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-2 away in the Premier League on Saturday after conceding two second-half penalties.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066576-nervy-spurs-hang-on-to-win-at-wolves/

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Perez header gives Newcastle first league win

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Watford - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - November 3, 2018 Newcastle United's Fabian Schar and Paul Dummett celebrate after the match REUTERS/Scott Heppell

 

Nov 3 (Reuters) - NEWCASTLE UNITED 1 WATFORD 0

 

Newcastle United finally got their season up and running by beating Watford 1-0 at St James' Park to record their first Premier League win at the 11th attempt.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066579-perez-header-gives-newcastle-first-league-win/

 

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Richarlison at the double as Everton see off Brighton

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton v Brighton & Hove Albion - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - November 3, 2018 Everton's Richarlison celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates REUTERS/Jon Super

 

Nov 3 (Reuters) - EVERTON 3 BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION 1

 

Richarlison continued his fine form for Everton by scoring twice to give them a 3-1 home win over Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066580-richarlison-at-the-double-as-everton-see-off-brighton/

 

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Anderson brace earns West Ham thrilling win over Burnley

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Burnley - London Stadium, London, Britain - November 3, 2018 West Ham's Felipe Anderson celebrates scoring their third goal with Marko Arnautovic REUTERS/Peter Nicholls

 

Nov 3 (Reuters) - WEST HAM UNITED 4 BURNLEY 2

 

Two goals from Felipe Anderson helped secure West Ham United their first win in four matches as they held off a spirited Burnley at the London Stadium on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066582-anderson-brace-earns-west-ham-thrilling-win-over-burnley/

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Last-gasp Rashford goal earns United win at Bournemouth

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - AFC Bournemouth v Manchester United - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - November 3, 2018 Manchester United's Marcus Rashford scores their second goal Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

 

BOURNEMOUTH 1 MANCHESTER UNITED 2

 

Nov 3 (Reuters) - Manchester United substitute Marcus Rashford scored a stoppage-time winner as they came from behind to beat Bournemouth 2-1 away and close the gap on the top four in an exciting Premier League clash on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066583-last-gasp-rashford-goal-earns-united-win-at-bournemouth/

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VIDEO: Leicester City players and fans pay tribute to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha

 

 

Leicester City players and supporters were in tears during a minutes silence held for owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha before the first game since his death.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066586-video-leicester-city-players-and-fans-pay-tribute-to-vichai-srivaddhanaprabha/

 

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VIDEO: 9 British tourists rescued from burning yacht in Phuket

 

 

Nine British tourists had to be rescued when the catamaran they were aboard caught fire in waters off Phuket.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066587-video-9-british-tourists-rescued-from-burning-yacht-in-phuket/

 

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Thailand cave rescuers were sure most of the kids would die

By Laura Italiano

 

The rescued soccer team members pose with a sketch of the Thai Navy SEAL diver who died while trying to rescue them.

 

They didn’t tell the press this, or the desperate, waiting parents — but the international team of divers who rescued 12 boys and their soccer coach from a submerged cave in Thailand last summer had assumed, going in, that most of the kids would die.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066589-thailand-cave-rescuers-were-sure-most-of-the-kids-would-die/

 

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Chiang Mai prepared for high tourism season

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

CHIANG MAI, 3 November 2018 (NNT) - Chiang Mai province has been prepared to accommodate more visitors during high tourism season with aim to create good impressions upon their arrival.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066590-chiang-mai-prepared-for-high-tourism-season/