THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 19 Dec 2018

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"Nothing wrong with that" - Thai heart-throb hits back at fans over inappropriateness claims 

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

One of Thailand's leading recording artists has commented on the "drama" of the week after his sexy wife was pictured cuddling one of his teenage sons. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073841-nothing-wrong-with-that-thai-heart-throb-hits-back-at-fans-over-inappropriateness-claims/

 

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Firefighters hospitalised after blaze rips through old Bangkok community

By The Nation

 

 

Five firefighters were injured while battling a fire that swept through an old Bangkok neighbourhood late on Tuesday night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073842-firefighters-hospitalised-after-blaze-rips-through-old-bangkok-community/

 

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Trump willing to look at extraditing Turkish cleric, but noncommittal

By Jeff Mason

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S.-based Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen at his home in Pennsylvania, U.S., July 10, 2017. REUTERS/Charles Mostoller/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump told his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan that Washington "would take a look at" the possibility of extraditing a U.S.-based Muslim cleric who Ankara suspects of being behind a 2016 coup attempt, but he made no commitment, the White House said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073843-trump willing-to-look-at-extraditing-turkish-cleric-but-noncommittal/

 

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Come one come all! Thailand's tourism top brass in show of confidence

 

Picture: INN

 

Thailand's tourism "A-listers" turned out in force in Bangkok yesterday to kick off a campaign aimed at creating confidence among tourists for the Christmas and New Year period. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073844-come-one-come-all-thailands-tourism-top-brass-in-show-of-confidence/

 

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Too much speed! Lampang drug smugglers crash cargo of 4 million meth pills

By The Nation

 

 

A high-speed chase on Lampang roads ended with screeching tyres and the crunch of metal on Tuesday when drug-runners crashed their pickup before abandoning the vehicle and escaping on foot. They left behind a huge cargo of several million methamphetamine pills.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073845-too-much-speed-lampang-drug-smugglers-crash-cargo-of-4-million-meth-pills/

 

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Jealous Thai man shoots his wife's "tomboy" lover dead over affair

 

 

A jealous Thai man said he could not tolerate the fact that his wife was carrying on a lesbian relationship with a neighbor. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073851-jealous-thai-man-shoots-his-wifes-tomboy-lover-dead-over-affair/

 

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Is Pattaya proving to be bullet proof to high season slumps?

By Dan Cheeseman

 

 

If you have been reading Thaivisa or traveled recently to different areas in Thailand you would have noticed a few more people arriving for high season, but some regions are not getting what they expected.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073855-is-pattaya-proving-to-be-bullet-proof-to-high-season-slumps/

 

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Hoodlum shoots man's son after claiming his dad informed on him "years ago" 

 

Picture: Banmuang

 

A man recently out of prison for attempted murder shot and killed a man's son after he believed his father dobbed him into the police on a weapon's charge. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073857-hoodlum-shoots-mans-son-after-claiming-his-dad-informed-on-him-years-ago /

 

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Number of tourists visiting Phuket still high – TAT Phuket

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

In response to a number of completely fabricated negative stories about Phuket’s current tourism situation, Kanokkittika Kritwuttikorn, the director of Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office says, “Number of tourists visiting Phuket is still good when compared to last year’s numbers. We’ve also spoken to many regional tour operators who say that bookings are ‘solid’ for this time of the year.”

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073859-number-of-tourists-visiting-phuket-still-high-–-tat-phuket/

 

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Not a haunting! Riderless motorcycle had a more earthly explanation

 

 

Superstitious Thai social media was in meltdown this week when CCTV showed a riderless motorcycle in the vicinity of a temple racing down a soi. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073860-not-a-haunting-riderless-motorcycle-had-a-more-earthly-explanation/

 

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Belgian PM offers to quit in crisis started by migrant row

By Foo Yun Chee

 

FILE PHOTO: Belgium's Prime Minister Charles Michel arrives at a European Union leaders summit in Brussels, Belgium December 14, 2018. REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw

 

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Belgium Prime Minister Charles Michel offered to resign on Tuesday after opponents tabled a no confidence vote in a political crisis triggered by differences over immigration.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073861-belgian-pm-offers-to-quit-in-crisis-started-by-migrant-row/ 

 

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Elon Musk's Boring Company set to unveil its first Los Angeles-area tunnel

By Steve Gorman

 

FILE PHOTO: Elon Musk arrives to speak at Boring Company community meeting in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, U.S. May 17, 2018. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Boring Company, Elon Musk's underground transit venture, planned an unveiling of its first tunnel on Tuesday, two years after the billionaire entrepreneur complained about Los Angeles traffic and vowed to "just start digging" as a remedy.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073863-elon-musks-boring-company-set-to-unveil-its-first-los-angeles-area-tunnel/

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Phuket Marine Chief oblique on Phoenix dereliction of duty charges, assures ‘no illegal tour boats’

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

The ’Phoenix’ is pictured at the Rattanachai Shipyard, east of Phuket Town, late last month. Photo: Supplied

 

PHUKET: The Acting Chief of the Phuket Marine Office, Wiwat Chitchertwong, was silent yesterday (Dec 18) on questions about marine officials being prosecuted for dereliction of duty for allowing the tour boat Phoenix to put to sea, in the wake of the investigation into the Phoenix sinking on July 5, killing 67 Chinese tourists.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073865-phuket-marine-chief-oblique-on-phoenix-dereliction-of-duty-charges-assures-‘no-illegal-tour-boats’/

 

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Suspect in Tak family massacre still at large, wife held

By SOMJIT RUNGJAMRASRASSAMEE 
THE NATION

 

 

Tak police hunting for the killer of a family of four have arrested the wife of the prime suspect, hoping she will reveal his whereabouts.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073866-suspect-in-tak-family-massacre-still-at-large-wife-held/

 

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Prawit issues orders in bid for safer holidays

By The Nation

 

FILE photo

 

Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan on Wednesday ordered security beefed up to keep people safe during the New Year holidays.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073867-prawit-issues-orders-in-bid-for-safer-holidays/

 

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New red flags set up at Maya Bay to prevent tourist swimmers

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

The Mu-Koh Phi Phi National Park Officers have set new red flags around Maya Bay to prevent boats and tourists swimming into the area.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073869-new-red-flags-set-up-at-maya-bay-to-prevent-tourist-swimmers/

 

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CSD monitoring Saraburi gang-rape probe

By The Nation

 

The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) is on standby in case police in Saraburi are perceived to be dragging their feet in solving the gang-rape of a 12-year-old girl.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073870-csd-monitoring-saraburi-gang-rape-probe/

 

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Phuket’s Market Mix Has Evolved

Down but definitely NOT out

by Andrew J Wood

 

Patong beach, Phuket  (photo:AJWood)

 

THAILAND: There are many mixed messages emerging over Thailand’s key tourism arrival results in the wake of a series of accidents coupled with a global economic shift. Attention has been focused on Phuket –  often considered Thailand’s gem –  and the recent lack of tourists, especially from China.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073881-phuket’s-market-mix-has-evolved/

 

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Pro-Junta Party Gala Dinner Aims To Raise 600m Baht

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

Industry Minister Uttama Savanayana waves a flag of Palang Pracharat Party on Sep. 29, 2018.

 

BANGKOK — A party linked to the ruling regime expects a star-studded Wednesday gala dinner to raise at least 600 million baht for its election campaign.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073883-pro-junta-party-gala-dinner-aims-to-raise-600m-baht/

 

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Gen Prawit dismisses speculation about Mrs Yaowapa’s escape

 

 

Deputy Prime Miniser Prawit Wongsuwan dismissed speculation that Mrs Yaowapa Wongsawat, younger sister of fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has slipped out of the country to escape probable criminal charges related to the controversial government-to-government rice deal with a Chinese firm.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073884-gen-prawit-dismisses-speculation-about-mrs-yaowapa’s-escape/

 

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Transit Authority To Look Into New BTS Wheelchair Ramp To Nowhere

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

Photos: Ahmel Al-Sharif / Facebook

 

SAMUT PRAKAN — Less than two weeks after a slew of new BTS stations opened in southeast metro Bangkok, netizens pointed a glaring oversight at one of them – an inaccessible wheelchair access ramp.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073885-transit-authority-to-look-into-new-bts-wheelchair-ramp-to-nowhere/

 

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France's Macron turns to Sarkozy amid 'yellow vest' protests

By Marine Pennetier and Michel Rose

 

FILE PHOTO: French President Emmanuel Macron (R) and his wife Brigitte Macron greet former French president Nicolas Sarkozy for a ceremony at the Elysee Palace to celebrate Paris as host for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, France, September 15, 2017. REUTERS/Charles Platiau/File Photo

 

PARIS (Reuters) - In the midst of the biggest political crisis of his presidency, Emmanuel Macron is enlisting the help of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, in a sign that the right-wing ex-leader's influence on Macron is on the rise.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073887-frances-macron-turns-to-sarkozy-amid-yellow-vest-protests/

 

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Thai man arrested for refusing to return tourist’s lost smartphone

By The Nation

 

 

A Thai man was arrested on Wednesday for refusing to return a smartphone to a Russian tourist who dropped it on a South Pattaya road three days ago.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073891-thai-man-arrested-for-refusing-to-return-tourist’s-lost-smartphone/

 

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Passenger handed B5k reward for reporting ‘multitasking’ bus driver

By The Phuket News

 

PLTO Chief Banyat Kantha (centre) announced the B5,000 reward for reporting the incident at a press conference yesterday (Dec 18). Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) has handed over the B5,000 fine levied on the driving caught on video letting his 7-year-old son handle the steering wheel of an interprovincial bus in Phuket last Friday night (Dec 14) to the woman who posted the incident online.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073894-passenger-handed-b5k-reward-for-reporting-‘multitasking’-bus-driver/

 

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Thailand raises key rate after seven years, no more hikes seen soon

By Orathai Sriring and Kitiphong Thaichareon

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Thailand's central bank is seen at the Bank of Thailand in Bangkok, Thailand in this April 26, 2016. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's central bank on Wednesday raised its key policy rate for the first time in more than seven years and cut economic growth forecasts while signalling it does not expect further hikes anytime soon.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073895-thailand raises-key-rate-after-seven-years-no-more-hikes-seen-soon/

 

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JK Rowling generous but unapproachable, her ex-PA tells court

 

Amanda Donaldson, a former aide to Harry Potter author JK Rowling, leaves Airdrie sheriff court. Photograph: Andrew Milligan/PA

 

JK Rowling was a generous but unapproachable boss, according to a former personal assistant in court accused of fraudulently using the author’s credit card for spending sprees.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073915-jk-rowling-generous-but-unapproachable-her-ex-pa-tells-court/

 

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Aquaman cut this scene because director James Wan thought it was too "weird"

BY STEPHANIE CHASE

 

Image: WARNER BROS.

 

Aquaman director James Wan has described a scene from co-writer Will Beall’s original script that was cut from the film for being too "out-there".

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073917-aquaman-cut-this-scene-because-director-james-wan-thought-it-was-too-weird/

 

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Miss Universe reveals Scottish roots as dad hails from tiny fishing town

By Michael Pringle

 

Catriona Gray is half-Scottish (Image: Getty)

 

The stunning looks of the most beautiful woman in the universe could be down to her being half-Scottish.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073919-miss-universe-reveals-scottish-roots-as-dad-hails-from-tiny-fishing-town/

 

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Thai woman, 64, arrested for tourist ’theft' in Pattaya

By The Nation

 

 

A Thai woman, 64, was arrested for allegedly stealing cash and valuables from a British man after he bought sex from her and another woman, police said.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073921-thai-woman-64-arrested-for-tourist-’theft-in-pattaya/

 

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Central Bangkok cinema to become arts and culture hub

By The Nation

 

File photo: Lido

 

Chulalongkorn University will soon be breathing new life into Lido, the recently closed landmark cinema in Siam Square.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1073922-central-bangkok-cinema-to-become-arts-and-culture-hub/