THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 12 Nov 2018

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VIDEO: Spectacular drone light show at grand opening of ICON SIAM Bangkok

 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068118-video-spectacular-drone-light-show-at-grand-opening-of-icon-siam-bangkok/

 

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Pattaya police under investigation for extortion in drugs case

 

Picture: ONB News

 

ONB News reported that the chief of police in Pattaya was investigating after an alleged case of extortion by officers and volunteers in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068120-pattaya-police-under-investigation-for-extortion-in-drugs-case/

 

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Video: Traffic backed up as randy elephants confront each other in Hua Hin

 

Picture: Talk News Online

 

Local journalist Kulsawek Sawekwannakorn reported on Facebook that two elephants caused a Sunday morning tailback as they squared up on the Phusai - Sai-En Road (KM marker 21) in Hua Sat Yai sub-district of Hua Hin.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068124-video-traffic-backed-up-as-randy-elephants-confront-each-other-in-hua-hin/

 

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Medics called as "lucky" family of three pass out in car in Chachoengsao

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Medical personnel were called to the Burapha-Withee expressway (Chonburi bound) in Bang Pakong on Sunday when three people in a car were seen unconscious. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068129-medics-called-as-lucky-family-of-three-pass-out-in-car-in-chachoengsao/

 

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Tanker truck overturns, diesel gushes out in Lampang accident

By The Nation

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A tanker truck transporting 42,000 litres of diesel oil hit a concrete barrier in the middle of a Lampang road and overturned on Monday morning, causing a large amount of oil to gush out onto the road and fear that there might be an explosion.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068132-tanker-truck-overturns-diesel-gushes-out-in-lampang-accident/

 

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British Embassy Bangkok and Ministry of Social Development & Human Security collaborate to improve handling of child protection and abduction

 

 

The Child Safeguarding in Thailand conference launches today at the Sivatel Bangkok Hotel. It will be held over two days. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068134-british-embassy-bangkok-and-ministry-of-social-development-human-security-collaborate-to improve-handling-of-child-protection-and-abduction/

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Udon Thani couple arrested in possession of fake meth pills

By The Nation

 

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A couple were arrested in Udon Thani’s Mueang district on Sunday night with methamphetamine pills that turned out to be fakes.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068143-udon-thani-couple-arrested-in-possession-of-fake-meth-pills/

 

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Scheduled power outages to hit main areas in Patong

By The Phuket News

 

PHUKET: The Provincial Electrical Authority (PEA) Patong office has today (Nov 12) announced a two scheduled power outages that will affect main areas in Patong between 9am and 5pm tomorrow (Nov 13). Image: Patong PEA

 

PHUKET:-- The Provincial Electrical Authority (PEA) Patong office has today (Nov 12) announced a two scheduled power outages that will affect main areas in Patong between 9am and 5pm tomorrow (Nov 13).

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068148-scheduled-power-outages-to-hit-main-areas-in-patong/

 

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Measles outbreak in Thailand: More than 1,500 cases in the South

by NEWS DESK

 

Face of child with measles. Image/CDC

 

Thailand health officials continue to work to contain a measles outbreak in the southern provinces, in which some 1,500 cases have been reported, including 12 deaths.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068149-measles-outbreak-in-thailand-more-than-1500-cases-in-the-south/

 

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Baby boom: Tax deduction available for second, subsequent children

By The Nation

 

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The Revenue Code has been amended to allow 

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068150-baby-boom-tax-deduction-available-for-second-subsequent-children/

 

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Lawyer seeks action against hospital for ‘lack of morality’ after woman dies following acid attack

By The Nation

 

 

Outspoken lawyer Atchariya Ruangratanapong on Monday brought relatives of a 38-year-old woman - who on Friday had succumbed to injuries sustained from her jealous husband splashing acid on to her face - to file a petition with the Public Health Ministry to investigate Praram 2 Hospital and its doctors for an alleged “lack of morality”.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068151-lawyer-seeks-action-against-hospital-for-‘lack-of-morality’-after-woman-dies-following-acid-attack/

 

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Villagers marooned after heavy rains rescued

By The Nation

 

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Rescue workers on Monday braved floodwaters to evacuate 21 people who were marooned and had been starving for three days in a valley of the Tanaosri mountain range in Prachuap Khiri Khan province.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068154-villagers-marooned-after-heavy-rains-rescued/

 

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Bangkok wants canal colorized, homeowners balk

By Jintamas Saksornchai, Staff Reporter

 

Homes along the Khlong Ong Ang in Bangkok's Samphanthawong District.

 

BANGKOK — Another day and another City Hall project, this one to beautify the capital, is met with controversy.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068155-bangkok-wants-canal-colorized-homeowners-balk/

 

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Joe Perry hospitalised after performing at Billy Joel show

By Fraser Lewry

 

(Image: © Kevin Mazur / Getty Images)

 

Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry was hospitalised last night after appearing onstage with Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden in New York.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068156-joe-perry-hospitalised-after-performing-at-billy-joel-show/

 

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Katy Perry, Rod Stewart and Neil Young attack Donald Trump over his “heartless” tweet about Californian wildfires

by Patrick Clarke

 

Donald Trump, Neil Young, Katy Perry and Rod Stewart Credit: Getty

 

A host of celebrities have been affected in the disaster

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068157-katy-perry-rod-stewart-and-neil-young-attack-donald-trump-over-his-“heartless”-tweet-about-californian-wildfires/

 

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Gerard Butler and Robin Thicke's homes destroyed by California wildfires

 

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Hollywood actor Gerard Butler's house in California has been destroyed by wildfires.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068158-gerard-butler-and-robin-thickes-homes-destroyed-by-california-wildfires/

 

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Two motorways, elevated expressway to be toll-free during New Year holidays

By The Nation

 

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The Highways Department and the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) plan to allow motorists to use two motorways and the Chon Buri-bound elevated expressway free of charge for eight days during the New Year holidays.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068168-two-motorways-elevated-expressway-to-be-toll-free-during-new-year-holidays/

 

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Thai central bank seen holding key rate, but hike possible next month: Reuters poll

by Orathai Sriring

 

FILE PHOTO: The Bank of Thailand logo is pictured in Bangkok, Thailand, August 5, 2016. Picture taken August 5, 2016. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand’s central bank is widely expected to leave its key interest rate near a record low on Wednesday, though there was a good chance that the first rate hike in years could come in December, a Reuters survey showed.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068169-thai-central-bank-seen-holding-key-rate-but-hike-possible-next-month-reuters-poll/

 

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Thailand Live Tuesday 13 Nov 2018 
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