THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 20 Nov 2018

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Thai national costume ready for Miss Universe Thailand

 

 

Bangkok, 20 Novermber 2018 (NNT) - As Miss Universe 2018, the 67th Miss Universe pageant, will take place next month in Bangkok, Thailand, Miss Universe Thailand has unveiled the national costume for Miss Thailand called "Chang the Icon of Siam" 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069500-thai-national-costume-ready-for-miss-universe-thailand/

 

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Tourism Ministry seeking to boost street food quality

By The Nation

 

FILE photo

 

Famous around the world for its fresh and sometimes fiery flavours, Thailand’s street food is nevertheless in need of an upgrade, according to the Tourism Minister.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069502-thai-tourism-ministry-seeking-to-boost-street-food-quality/

 

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Video: Thai woman shocks crowd by ranting about accident victim

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Thai society was in meltdown after a video emerged of a Thai woman ranting about an accident victim lying helpless on the road. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069503-video-thai-woman-shocks-crowd-by-ranting-about-accident-victim/

 

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Indonesian woman arrested after tourist found dead in suspected drugging-robbery

By The Nation

 

Picture: Bright TV

 

Police arrested an Indonesian woman on Monday for allegedly drugging two foreign tourists in Chiang Mai in August, one of whom was found dead in his hotel room.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069504-indonesian-woman-arrested-after-foreign-tourist-found-dead-in-suspected-drugging-robbery-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Thai man threatened with 300,000 baht fine and jail for flying a drone

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported that a Thai man went on Facebook to write about his experience of flying an unregistered drone in Bangkok. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069505-thai-man-threatened-with-300000-baht-fine-and-jail-for-flying-a-drone/

 

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Grab taxi - the answer to passengers' worries or just more trouble?

 

Picture: Sanook

 

People who think that firms like Grab mean an end to problems in taxis may have to think again. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069506-grab-taxi-the-answer-to-passengers-worries-or-just-more-trouble/

 

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Bitcoin may hover above $4,795

 

FILE PHOTO: A collection of Bitcoin (virtual currency) tokens are displayed in this picture illustration taken December 8, 2017. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/Illustration

 

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Bitcoin has found a support at $4,795. It may hover above this level or bounce toward a resistance at $5,151.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069507-bitcoin-may-hover-above-4795/

 

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Ayutthaya policeman falls for 'snake in detention cell' trick

By The Nation

 

Channel 3

 

A policeman on duty at a station in Ayutthaya found himself locked up in the detention cell on Monday night after a drug suspect called for his help to kill a snake.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069509-ayutthaya-policeman-falls-for-snake-in-detention-cell-trick/

 

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Thai woman seeking extension for Chinese husband says she got death threat from visa agent

 

Picture: Rak Siam News

 

Rak Siam News reported on Facebook on the case of a Thai woman and her Chinese boyfriend who have gone to the police over the activities of visa agents. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069511-thai-woman-seeking-extension-for-chinese-husband-says-she-got-death-threat-from-visa-agent/

 

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Teenage girl and toddler killed by train in Korat

By The Nation

 

Picture: INN

 

A teenage girl and her three-year-old cousin were killed when they were hit by a passenger train at a station in Nakhon Ratchasima's Huay Thalaeng district late on Monday night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069512-teenage-girl-and-toddler-killed-by-train-in-korat/

 

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Would be 7-Eleven robber - aged 17 - just wanted money for his pregnant girlfriend

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

Police in Kalasin have announced the arrest of a 17 year old youth who held up a branch of 7-Eleven in the north eastern Thai city. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069515-kalasin-would-be-7-eleven-robber-aged-17-just-wanted-money-for-his-pregnant-girlfriend/

 

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Man kills wife and holds two children hostage in Krabi

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

A man allegedly strangled his wife to death then held his two children hostage in Krabi yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069518-man-kills-wife-and-holds-two-children-hostage-in-krabi/

 

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Phuket China Travel Conference on Thursday

By The Thaiger

 

 

A strategic hospitality event titled The 360° China Travel Market Conference is taking place this Thursday, November 22 in Phuket.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069519-phuket-china-travel-conference-on-thursday/

 

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Permissions sought for over 64,000 flying lanterns to be released on Loy Krathong night in Chiang Mai

 

 

Permissions have been sought with local authorities for the release of over 64,000 flying lanterns on the night of Loy Krathong on Thursday in the northern province of Chiang Mai despite a nation-wide ban. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069522-permissions-sought-for-over-64000-flying-lanterns-to-be-released-on-loy-krathong-night-in-chiang-mai/

 

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New shopping centre to open next year in Chatuchak Weekend Market

By THE NATION

 

An artist's impression of Mixt Chatuchak. The new mall, spread over 60,000 square metres, will house 700 retail outlets.

 

MIXT CHATUCHAK, the first and only shopping centre in the world-famous Chatuchak Weekend Market, will open to customers in July next year.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069523-new-shopping-centre-to-open-next-year-in-chatuchak-weekend-market/

 

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Couple arrested with 100g of 'ice' on Koh Samui

By The Nation

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

A couple have been arrested on suspicion of peddling crystal methamphetamine on the tourist island of Koh Samui in Surat Thani.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069527-couple-arrested-with-100g-of-ice-on-koh-samui/

 

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Thai mini vans are the most dangerous thing, says Dutch cyclist who rode to see his dad in Thailand

 

Pictures: Daily News

 

The Dutch cyclist who has ridden from the Netherlands to visit his father faced many dangers on the way.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069443-dutch-cyclist-completes-near-18000km-overland-journey-to-visit-dad-in-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=13580682

 

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New lane opens to relieve traffic at Chalong Circle

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

The new lane across Chalong Circle has opened now that the roof of the tunnel underneath has been completed. Photo: Chalong Traffic Police

 

PHUKET: The project team overseeing the construction of the Chalong Underpass have opened a new lane across Chalong Circle to relive traffic congestion at the busy junction.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069533-new-lane-opens-to-relieve-traffic-at-chalong-circle/

 

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A job for the "Bashing Aunties"?! Feud between neighbors sparks debate

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Thais were debating the issue of whether people have the right to park in front of someone's front gate. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069535-a-job-for-the-bashing-aunties-feud-between-neighbors-sparks-debate/

 

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Junta-Linked Party Retracts Vow To Clinch Supermajority

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

Finance Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong speaks Sunday at a conference for the Palang Pracharat Party in Bangkok.

 

BANGKOK — A leader of a pro-junta political party said Tuesday he didn’t really mean it when he predicted winning 70 percent of the lower house in the next election.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069538-junta-linked-party-retracts-vow-to-clinch-supermajority/

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Internet Saves Beautiful Man-Buffalo Friendship

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

Photo: Surat Phaeoket / Facebook

 

CHAI NAT — Beneath all its crust and saltiness, the internet proved it has a heart in recent days by helping a rural farmer to buy a beloved buffalo he was about to lose.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069401-with-his-‘smiley-buffalo’-to-be-sold-off-farmer-needs-internet’s-help/?do=findComment&comment=13580870

 

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Thai media revisits case of Israeli man who cut up his ex-wife and dumped her in Bangkok klong

 

Pictures: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath revisited a sensational murder case that captivated the nation in 2004. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069542-thai-media-revisits-case-of-israeli-man-who-cut-up-his-ex-wife-and-dumped-her-in-bangkok-klong/

 

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Bound wife found drowned in pond near Surin home

By The Nation

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

A woman was found drowned with her ankles tied together and a hand bound to a car wheel and tyre in a pond near her house in Surin’s Prasat district on Monday night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069547-bound-wife-found-drowned-in-pond-near-surin-home/

 

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Russian man arrested allegedly trying to lure young girl for sex

By The Nation

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

A Russian man was arrested in Pattaya for allegedly trying to lure a young Russian girl to have sex with him and sending a revealing photo to her chat app.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069548-russian-man-arrested-allegedly-trying-to-lure-young-girl-for-sex/

 

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Malaysian fraud fugitive handed over to embassy authorities

By The Nation

 

Picture: Thai Immigration Bureau

 

Thai immigration police have arrested a Malaysian fugitive who is wanted on an alleged Bt17-million fraud charge, Immigration Bureau acting chief Pol Maj-General Surachate Hakpal said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069550-malaysian-fraud-fugitive-handed-over-to-embassy-authorities/

 

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Anand’s story: a new perspective

By The Nation

 

 

Anand Panyarachun has long been one of Thailand’s most influential figures. In addition to his stellar career in diplomacy, he has served as a business leader, philanthropist, prime minister, economic liberal and social reformer.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069551-anand’s-story-a-new-perspective/

 

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Police arrest three suspects in fatal shooting of tech student, two more still at large

By Jessada Chantharak 
The Nation

 

 

Police continue to hunt for two elusive suspects in the October 12 fatal shooting of Kamonwich Suwanthat, a 24-year-old senior student of Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok Uthenthawai Campus who was gunned down while helping his family sell food on Soi Nawamin 57 in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069556-police-arrest-three-suspects-in-fatal-shooting-of-tech-student-two-more-still-at-large/

 

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Aquaman: The Final Trailer Sails In

by James White

 

image: google

 

We've had a few trailers for Aquaman up to this point, including the extended version you'd think would mark the end point of the campaign.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069569-aquaman-the-final-trailer-sails-in/

 

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Thor originally looked VERY different in Avengers: Infinity War concept art

BY CHRIS EDWARDS

 

MARVEL STUDIOS

 

In Thor: Ragnarok, Chris Hemsworth's God of Thunder was given a haircut and Marvel fans lost their minds, so imagine the mild chaos there would have been if they'd changed his look once again for Avengers: Infinity War.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069570-thor-originally-looked-very-different-in-avengers-infinity-war-concept-art/

 

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John Wick 3: Cast, release date, plot and everything you need to know

BY IAN SANDWELL

 

image: LIONSGATE

 

When we last saw John Wick, he wasn't in the best shape as he'd just had a global contract hit put out on him at the end of John Wick: Chapter 2.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1069571-john-wick-3-cast-release-date-plot-and-everything-you-need-to-know/