THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 19 Nov 2018

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A Gala Dinner with Frank Bruno in Hua Hin

 

A Gala Dinner with Frank Bruno Ex-Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World. Bruno fought some of the best fighters from the modern era which included twice with Mike Tyson. 

 

Info: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1068236-a-gala-dinner-with-frank-bruno-in-hua-hin/

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Chaturon, red shirts jumping to Thai Raksa Chart

By The Nation

 

 

Key figures in the Pheu Thai Party including Chaturon Chaisang and red-shirt leaders will today switch to its offshoot, the new Thai Raksa Chart party, an inside source said yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069283-chaturon-red-shirts-jumping-to-thai-raksa-chart/

 

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PM’s edict to EC on poll constituencies raises concerns

By The Nation

 

 

A poll watchdog and politicians yesterday urged the Election Commission (EC) to be independent of state influence in redrawing constituencies.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069284-pm’s-edict-to-ec-on-poll-constituencies-raises-concerns/

 

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Water resources in EEC area being studied

By Pratch Rujivanarom 
The Nation 
Rayong

 

Prasae Reservoir and its flap gate weir, which is installed to increase the water storage.

 

State agency aims to ensure that increased demands from ambitious project are met
 

WATER USAGE for all activities in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) provinces will be studied, as the Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) is drafting a water management plan.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069285-water-resources-in-eec-area-being-studied/

 

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Political parties pledge to right land-rights wrongs

By Pratch Rujivanarom 
The Nation

 

 

Democrat Party vows to pursue its unfinished agenda; future forward seeks progressive tax
 

WITH ELECTIONS on the horizon, several political parties yesterday pledged to promote land rights equality, and communal natural resources management as their prime policies.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069286-political-parties-pledge-to-right-land-rights-wrongs/

 

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Pressure on SET index may ease this week 

By The Nation

 

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The SET Index plummeted last week, due mainly to declines in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, drop in crude prices, global uncertainties over the trade war and panic selling in Thai property stocks.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069287-pressure-on-set-index-may-ease-this-week/

 

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Uptrend seen for Thai-US farm ties

By WICHIT CHAITRONG 
THE NATION

 

Ted McKinney, under secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the US Department of Agriculture,  promotes US turkey and farm produce to  celebrate Thanksgiving Day at Central Food Hall in Bangkok.

 

Senior official says resumption of free-trade talks depends on USTR

 

A senior US official is bullish about the prospects of agricultural trade between Thailand and the United States amid the China-US trade war.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069288-uptrend-seen-for-thai-us-farm-ties/

 

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Woman fighting case against doctor urges assistance from victims

By The Nation

 

A lawyer Saranya Wangcharoensuk

 

A lawyer fighting against an obstetrician accused of molesting his patients in Nakhon Sawan province has urged more patients to come forward to reveal the truth.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069289-woman-fighting-case-against-doctor-urges-assistance-from-victims/

 

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Wai Sai Centre offers refuge, support for teen moms in Chiang Mai

By KORNRAWEE PANYASUPPAKUN 
THE NATION

 

 

STRESSED TEENAGED moms in a Chiang Mai community have a place of refuge in the Wai Sai Centre, which offers group counselling, along with education on safe sex and family support.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069290-wai-sai-centre-offers-refuge-support-for-teen-moms-in-chiang-mai/

 

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More talk on Pak Bang Dam, but is anyone listening?

By The Nation

 

 

THE THAI delegation at a meeting this week on a third dam planned for the Lower Mekong River at Pak Bang in Laos urged the Chinese project developer, Datang Corp, to conduct a transboundary study to resolve outstanding issues.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069291-more-talk-on-pak-bang-dam-but-is-anyone-listening/

 

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Interest from investments in FIDF bonds exempted from income tax

By The Nation

 

 

THE NATIONAL Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has issued an order under Article 44 of the charter to exempt income tax on interest revenue derived from bonds issued by the Financial Institutions Development Fund (FIDF) in a bid to boost the country’s financial system stability.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069292-interest-from-investments-in-fidf-bonds-exempted-from-income-tax/

 

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Alert over use of amoxicillin in orange orchards

By The Nation

 

Cr Home of Border Pharmacist

 

PUBLIC HEALTH Ministry officials have been instructed to check on pharmacies and antibiotics manufacturers that may have distributed amoxicillin for farms – reportedly used widely in northern and central orange orchards – as it could lead to drug resistance or even fatal allergies in humans as well as contaminating the environment.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069293-alert-over-use-of-amoxicillin-in-orange-orchards/

 

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Suspects sought in Thai-Korean sex ring

By The Nation

 

 

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is hunting for 10 people suspected of luring women into the sex trade in South Korea.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069294-suspects-sought-in-thai-korean-sex-ring/

 

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Chiang Mai official admits shooting two men

By The Nation

 

 

The assistant chief of a Chiang Mai sub-district shot one man dead and critically wounded another during a heated argument late Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069295-chiang-mai-official-admits-shooting-two-men/

 

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Tight security for Phoenix amid probe into boat tragedy

By Salinee Prab 
The Nation

 

Photo by Charoon Thongnual

 

The government has made the highest security measures for the just-salvaged “Phoenix” boat, which sank off Phuket province in July, taking with it the lives of 47 Chinese tourists.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069296-tight-security-for-phoenix-amid-probe-into-boat-tragedy/

 

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National Artist Ajin breathes his last at 91

By The Nation

 

National Artist Ajin Panjapan

 

National Artist Ajin Panjapan passed away at the age of 91 on Saturday, leaving behind his timeless literature and his large fan following.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069297-national-artist-ajin-breathes-his-last-at-91/

 

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Thanathorn, give us a clearer path forward

By The Nation

 

 

The Future Forward Party leader must move beyond condemning the junta – and hedging on Thaksin

 

With the election now evidently looming at last, the leader of the Future Forward Party has taken a firm stand against military intervention in politics, but what remains unclear is how he intends to deal with perceived flaws in Thailand’s wayward democracy.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069298-thanathorn-give-us-a-clearer-path-forward-editorial/

 

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Somsak, Suriya lead 60 members of Sam Mitr group to join Palang Pracharat

 

 

An army of 60 members of the Sam Mitr group led by two former ministers, Somsak Thepsuthin and Suriya Jungroongruangkit, flocked to the pro-government Palang Pracharat party at the Shangri-La hotel in Bangkok on Sunday to apply for memberships.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069299-somsak-suriya-lead-60-members-of-sam-mitr-group-to-join-palang-pracharat/

 

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UPDATE:

 

Salvaged Phoenix tourist ship impounded and cordoned off for investigation

 

 

The government has ordered the Phoenix tourist ship, which was salvaged off Phuket on Saturday, to be impounded for investigation after it was towed to a dockyard on the tourist island.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069296-tight-security-for-phoenix-amid-probe-into-boat-tragedy/?do=findComment&comment=13576150

 

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Huge whale shark spotted near Phi-Phi Don islands off Krabi province

 

 

A huge female whale shark was sighted on Saturday near Phi-Phi Don islands inside the Nopparat Thara-Phi-Phi marine park in the southern province of Krabi.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069300-huge-whale-shark-spotted-near-phi-phi-don-islands-off-krabi-province/

 

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Swede reveals secret weapon after winning Phuket Triathlon

By LERPONG AMSA-NGIAM 
THE NATION

 

FREDRIK CRONEBORG

 

PHUKET - FREDRIK CRONEBORG of Sweden relied on his strength in cycling and a home-course advantage to grab his maiden victory in the 25th Laguna Phuket Triathlon on Sunday. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069301-swede-reveals-secret-weapon-after-winning-phuket-triathlon/

 

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Thailand third quarter growth seen slowing as tourism, exports cool: Reuters poll

By Orathai Sriring

 

FILE PHOTO: People stroll in a shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand August 14, 2016. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's economic growth in July-September is expected to have slowed from the previous quarter, a Reuters poll showed, as softer exports and tourism offset a pickup in private consumption.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069302-thailand third-quarter-growth-seen-slowing-as-tourism-exports-cool-reuters-poll/

 

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Ambitious AIS aims to be the leading data-driven organisation

By Sirivish Toomgum 
The Nation

 

Gwynpong, left, and Issara show the IDC award.

 

Advanced Info Service (AIS) has succeeded in spreading the use of data analytics among its staff, creating a data-savvy culture in the group with the ultimate goal of transforming the telecom operator to a “best-in-class data-driven organisation”.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069303-ambitious-ais-aims-to-be-the-leading-data-driven-organisation/

 

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Phuket Airport bans floating lanterns

 

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PHUKET, 19th November 2018 (NNT) - Phuket Airport has issued a serious warning to the public that anybody found to have released floating lanterns into the sky near the airport during the Loy Krathong Festival could face a death, life imprisonment or a fine of up to 800,000 baht penalty. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069304-phuket-airport-bans-floating-lanterns/

 

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More foreign visitors reported after free visa scheme

 

 

BANGKOK, 19 November 2018, (NNT) - Thailand’s northern provinces have seen an increase in the number of foreign visitors, thanks to the government’s free visa on arrival campaign. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069305-more-foreign-visitors-reported-after-free-thailand-visa-scheme/

 

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Security stepped up across country for Loy Krathong fest

 

FILE photo

 

BANGKOK, 19th November 2018 (NNT) - Different provinces have stepped up their security measures in preparation for the upcoming Loy Krathong festival. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069306-security-stepped-up-across-country-for-loy-krathong-fest/

 

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UK PM May: Getting rid of me risks delaying Brexit

By Kylie MacLellan and William James

 

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

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Sunday toppling her would risk delaying Brexit and she would not let talk of a leadership challenge distract her from a critical week of negotiations with Brussels.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069307-uk-pm-may-getting-rid-of-me-risks-delaying brexit/

 

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Germany, France must break taboos to advance on European reforms - Macron

 

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel speak to reporters ahead of their meeting in Berlin, Germany, November 18, 2018. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

 

BERLIN/PARIS (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron called on Sunday for Germany and France to dig deeper as allies in their bid to spearhead a more united Europe, including by overcoming lingering scepticism on issues such as a euro zone budget.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069308-germany-france-must-break-taboos-to-advance-on-european-reforms- macron/

 

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Ex-British rugby star opts for apology not charges after homophobic attack

By Hugo Greenhalgh

 

Athletics - Gold Challenge - London 2012 Test Event - Olympic Stadium, London - 1/4/12 Former Rugby Union player Gareth Thomas Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Paul Childs Livepic - MT1ACI9308154

 

LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A former British international rugby star said on Sunday he had chosen to ask for an apology rather than criminal charges after being attacked for being gay in a bid to send out a "positive message".

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069309-ex-british-rugby-star-opts-for-apology-not-charges-after-homophobic-attack/

 

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Trump does not want to hear tape of 'vicious' Khashoggi murder

 

U.S. President Donald Trump talks to reporters about the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey during a bill signing ceremony at the White House in Washington, U.S., October 23, 2018. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he does not want to listen to an audio recording of the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi despite facing mounting pressure to punish Saudi Arabia for the killing.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069311-trump does-not-want-to-hear-tape-of-vicious-khashoggi-murder/