THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 17 Nov 2018

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Brake failure! Ten wheel truck causes eight vehicle pile up at the lights in Ramkhamhaeng

 

Image: TNA

 

Brake failure has been blamed for a pile up on Ramkhamhaeng Road in Bangkok yesterday. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069091-brake-failure-ten-wheel-truck-causes-eight-vehicle-pile-up-at-the-lights-in-ramkhamhaeng/

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Beware "very dangerous" fake Johnny Walker headed for Bangkok

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

Excise officials busted a factory in Thailand's far south on Thursday that was mixing up fake Johnny Walker Red and Black label whisky. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069092-beware-very-dangerous-fake-johnny-walker-headed-for-bangkok/

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134 arrested, 120 illegally-modified motorcycles seized in Bangkok

By The Nation

 

 

Bangkok police stopped and seized 120 illegally-modified motorcycles and arrested 134 riders and pillion riders on Friday night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069093-134-arrested-120-illegally-modified-motorcycles-seized-in-bangkok/

 

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Alleged road racing organiser arrested

By The Nation

 

 

Police on Friday arrested a man for allegedly using his Facbook page to organise road racing on Bangkok streets.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069096-alleged-road-racing-organiser-arrested/

 

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Elephant recaptured after killing handler in Mahasarakham

By The Nation

 

An elephant that fled after it kicked its handler to death in Mahasarakham on Friday night has been recaptured after being shot with a tranquiliser dart by a veterinarian.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069098-elephant-recaptured-after-killing-handler-in-mahasarakham/

 

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Four arrested after raid on fake painkiller drug factory

By The Nation

 

Four suspects have been arrested for allegedly making and selling fake painkiller medicine after police and officials from the Food and Drug Administration Office raided a factory in Bangkok's Taling Chan

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069099-four-arrested-after-raid-on-fake-painkiller-drug-factory/

 

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Meeting planned on WTO ruling on cigarette imports

By The Nation

 

The headquarters of the World Trade Organisation in Geneva, Switzerland. Photo: ILO Historical Photo Archives

 

Thai Customs officials plan to hold a meeting next week on the ruling issued by a World Trade Organisation [WTO] against the country’s regulations on cigarette imports, a spokesperson of Customs Department told The Nation on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069100-meeting-planned-on-wto-ruling-on-cigarette-imports/

 

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Ban on Loy Kratong lanterns near Phuket International Airport

By The Phuket News

 

Ban on airborne festival celebrations surrounding the airport
 

Mr Thanee Chougcho, Director of Phuket International Airport, revealed that during the Loy Kratong festival of every year, we can see many of the Kom Loy (lantern), Kom Kwan (balloon) and fireworks from hotels or local celebrations surrounding the airport. This creates a high risk of serious accident to in-flight aircraft.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069102-ban-on-loy-kratong-lanterns-near-phuket-international-airport/

 

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Irish government extension talks need few more weeks - Deputy PM

 

FILE PHOTO: Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney, speaks at a 'Getting Ireland Brexit Ready' workshop at the Convention Centre in Dublin, Ireland October 25, 2018. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/File Photo

 

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland's Fine Gael party and the main opposition backing its minority government will need to negotiate for a few more weeks before they decide whether to extend their expiring cooperation deal, Deputy Prime Minister Simon Coveney said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069104-irish-government-extension-talks-need-few-more-weeks-deputy-pm/

 

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U.S.-China divisions take centre stage at APEC summit

By Tom Westbrook, Charlotte Greenfield and Philip Wen

 

US Vice President Mike Pence waves during the APEC CEO Summit 2018 at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, 17 November 2018. Fazry Ismail/Pool via REUTERS

 

PORT MORESBY (Reuters) - The United States and China swapped barbs over trade, investment and regional security at an Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) summit on Saturday, as growing fault lines among members suggested little prospect of consensus at the weekend meeting.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069106-us-china-divisions-take-centre-stage-at-apec-summit/

 

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U.S. Coast Guard seizes $500 million worth of cocaine

 

(Reuters) - U.S. authorities seized about 18.5 tons of cocaine with a street value of $500 million(389.50 million pounds) in the eastern Pacific Ocean, the U.S. Coast Guard said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069112-us-coast-guard-seizes-500-million-worth-of-cocaine/

 

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UK PM May defends Brexit deal as opponents plot no-confidence vote

By Costas Pitas and Alistair Smout

 

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May holds a news conference at Downing Street in London, Britain November 15, 2018. Matt Dunham/Pool via Reuters

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May won the backing of the most prominent Brexiteer in her government on Friday as she fought to save a draft European Union divorce deal that has stirred up a plot to force her out of her job.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069111-uk-pm-may-defends-brexit-deal-as-opponents-plot-no-confidence-vote/

 

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Abe becomes first Japan PM to visit Australia's Darwin since WW2 bombing

 

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe walks with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison as they arrive at the Cenotaph War Memorial in Darwin, Australia November 16, 2018. REUTERS/Glenn Campbell

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday became Japan's first leader to visit the Australian city of Darwin since it was bombed by Japanese forces during World War Two, underlining the strength of their crucial alliance.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069110-abe-becomes-first-japan-pm-to-visit-australias-darwin-since-ww2-bombing/

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Thanks immigration! Your overstay warnings are great!

 

 

Daily News reported that an innovation from the chief of Prachuap Khiri khan immigration is a hit with local expats in Hua Hin. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069123-thanks-immigration-your-overstay-warnings-are-great/

 

 

 

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What is better? Cars made in Thailand or foreign imports?

 

 

Sanook Auto posed the question as to what is better: Cars made in the kingdom or imports? 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069124-what-is-better-cars-made-in-thailand-or-foreign-imports/

 

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Permanent secretary of Tourism Ministry resigns

By The Nation

 

 

Pongpanu Svetarundra has resigned as the permanent secretary of the Tourism and Sports Ministry to work for a private firm.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069126-permanent-secretary-of-tourism-ministry-resigns/

 

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Vendor arrested after customer shot dead in 'rotten oranges' dispute

By The Nation

 

Image: Sanook

 

A Pathum Thani fruit vendor was arrested on Saturday shortly after she allegedly shot and killed a customer who complained of "rotten oranges".

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069127-vendor-arrested-after-customer-shot-dead-in-rotten-oranges-dispute/

 

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405 taxi drivers violated the law in October

By The Nation

 

 

The Land Transport Department found that 405 out of 10,056 taxis in Bangkok violated the law in October, the department chief said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069128-405-taxi-drivers-violated-the-law-in-october/

 

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Bangkok hit by freak rains

By The Nation

 

Image: FM91 Traffic Pro

 

Traffic snarls hit several Bangkok roads after the capital was hit by freak rains at noon on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069129-bangkok-hit-by-freak-rains/

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'Eighth Grade,' 'Beale Street' land Indie Spirit nominations

 

NYFF56 U.S. Premiere of If Beale Street Could Talk at the Apollo Theater Featuring: Barry Jenkins, Regina King Where: New York, New York, United States When: 09 Oct 2018 Credit: Derrick Salters/WENN.com

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Coming-of-age movie "Eighth Grade" and family drama "If Beale Street Could Talk" scored best feature nominations on Friday for the Independent Spirit Awards, the annual honours given to Hollywood's lower-budget movies.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069164-eighth-grade-beale-street-land-indie-spirit-nominations/

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Burke to replace Dungey as ABC Entertainment chief

 

FILE PHOTO - A logo for ABC is pictured atop a building in Burbank, California February 5, 2014. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

 

(Reuters) - Karey Burke will replace Channing Dungey as president of Walt Disney's <DIS.N> ABC Entertainment, the company said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069165-burke-to-replace-dungey-as-abc-entertainment-chief/

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Viacom sets Netflix deal that augurs future strategy

By Kenneth Li and Vibhuti Sharma

 

The Viacom office is seen in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, April 24, 2018. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

 

(Reuters) - Viacom Inc <VIAB.O> on Friday announced a multi-picture deal with Netflix <NFLX.O>, and promised to make more films and TV shows for other companies, further signaling that it will not directly take on big tech rivals that stream to consumers and will instead supply them with content.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069167-viacom-sets-netflix-deal-that-augurs-future-strategy/

 

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French protesters block roads over higher fuel taxes, one dead in accident

 

People wearing yellow vests, a symbol of a French drivers' nationwide protest against higher fuel prices, block the Paris-Brussels motorway in Haulchin, France, November 17, 2018. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol

 

PARIS (Reuters) - A motorist accidentally hit and killed a protester taking part in a campaign of road blockades across France on Saturday, as thousands gathered on motorways in a backlash against higher fuel taxes.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069168-french-protesters-block-roads-over-higher-fuel-taxes-one-dead-in-accident/

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Argentine Navy submarine found a year after disappearing with 44 aboard

By Hugh Bronstein and Jorge Otaola

 

Juan Aramayo, father of Hugo Aramayo, one of the 44 crew members of the missing at sea ARA San Juan submarine, stands alongside members of the Navy during a ceremony to commemorate the one year anniversary of the tragedy in Mar del Plata, Argentina November 15, 2018. REUTERS/Marina Devo

 

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - The Argentine Navy submarine that went missing a year ago off the country's Atlantic Coast was found by a private company involved in what had been a massive search for the vessel and its 44-member crew, the Navy announced by tweet on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069174-argentine-navy-submarine-found-a-year-after-disappearing-with-44-aboard/

 

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Homeless man who helped thwart Australia attack charged with burglary, theft

By Lidia Kelly

 

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - A homeless man who used his shopping trolley to help thwart an attack by a knife-wielding Islamic State sympathiser in Australia this month has been charged with five offences, including burglary and theft.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069175-homeless-man-who-helped-thwart-australia-attack-charged-with-burglary-theft/

 

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Phoenix finally risen from seabed

By The Phuket News

 

The Phoenix being raised earlier today (Nov 17)

 

Today (Nov 17) Mrs Basshaya Yaipiem PR Phuket led 40 representatives of the Thai and foreign media on the “Pakarang” boat of the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment to watch the Phoenix recovery operation.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069176-phoenix-finally-risen-from-seabed/

 

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