THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 24 Dec 2018

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Big shop raided in Bangkok as crackdown on illegal TV broadcasts continues

 

Picture: INN

 

The Economic Crime Suppression Division armed with a warrant raided K8 Shop in the Sri Nakharin area yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074551-big-shop-raided-in-bangkok-as-crackdown-on-illegal-tv-broadcasts-continues/

 

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Fake News! Don't Share!  Police have NOT changed their emergency number

 

 

A police spokesman has described a story as fake news after Thai social media shared a post that the RTP had changed their phone number from 191 to 911. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074552-fake-news-dont-share -police-have-not-changed-their-emergency-number/

 

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Video: Pattaya pulling out all the stops for "huge number of tourists" this Christmas

 

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Pattaya News reported that City Hall and businesses had bedecked the resort in Christmas lights from top to bottom as a huge number of tourists were expected to celebrate Christmas in Pattaya. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074560-video-pattaya-pulling-out-all-the-stops-for-huge-number-of-tourists-this-christmas/

 

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Chinese parents present four life insurance policies to Kamala police

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

“They believed that Zhang didn’t have money of his own.”

 

Chinese parents have presented four life insurance policies, valued at almost 100 million baht, to Kamala police after their daughter was murdered in Phuket in October.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074561-chinese-parents-present-four-life-insurance-policies-to-kamala-police/

 

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Oops! "More than 100" energy drinks bottles all over a bend in Ayutthaya!

 

 

Thai Rath reported that a well known energy drinks firm's truck deposited all its cargo of empty bottles on the bend of a slip road in Ayutthaya yesterday. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074563-oops-more-than-100-energy-drinks-bottles-all-over-a-bend-in-ayutthaya/

 

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Death of the exorcist - shot in the head in his home

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported in graphic terms of the death of a shaman and exorcist in Tak in Thailand's north west. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074565-death-of-the-exorcist-shot-in-the-head-in-his-home/

 

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Advance U.N. truce monitors arrive in Yemen's Hodeidah

By Michelle Nichols

 

Convoy of retired Dutch General Patrick Cammaert, who heads a United Nations advance team tasked with monitoring a ceasefire between the Iranian-aligned Houthi group and Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen's Hodeidah, leaves Sanaa airport, Yemen December 23, 2018. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah

 

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - A U.N. advance team arrived in Yemen's port city of Hodeidah on Sunday to start monitoring a ceasefire and withdrawal of forces agreed by the Iranian-aligned Houthi group and Saudi-backed government forces, the United Nations said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074566-advance-un-truce-monitors-arrive-in-yemens-hodeidah/

 

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Queen Elizabeth extols goodwill and respect in Christmas message

 

Britain's Queen Elizabeth poses, after recording her annual Christmas Day message in the White Drawing Room of Buckingham Palace, in central London, Britain, in this undated pool picture released on December 24, 2018. REUTERS/John Stillwell/Pool

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Queen Elizabeth will say in her Christmas message that the festival's message of peace and goodwill needs to be heeded as much as ever, and people should respect each other even when they habour the most deeply held differences.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074567-queen-elizabeth-extols-goodwill-and-respect-in-christmas-message/

 

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Thailand not affected by seismic catastrophe in Indonesia

 

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BANGKOK, 24th December 2018 (NNT) – The Thai Embassy in Jakarta has confirmed that no Thai people were affected by the tsunami that hit Lampung in Indonesia and that the phenomenon has had no impact on Thailand 1,700 kilometers away. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074569-thailand-not-affected-by-seismic-catastrophe-in-indonesia/

 

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Pollution in 28 areas in and around Bangkok still poses hazards

 

 

Air pollution in 28 areas in Bangkok and its peripherals this morning still poses  a health threat, with the amount of fine particulates (PM2.5 in size) in the air exceeding the safety level.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074496-masks-and-water-hoses-out-as-bangkok-breathes-foul-air-for-a-fourth-straight-day/?do=findComment&comment=13674543

 

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Driver of motorbike taxi stabbed to death in brutal attack

By The Nation

 

 

The driver of a motorbike taxi was stabbed to death on Sunday night. The perpetrators, two men who pretended to be passengers, lured him to an isolated spot in Tambon Ban Mai of Pathum Thani’s Muang district and killed him before making off with his motorcycle, according to Pol Lt Colonel Suwat Phoree of Pak Khlong Rangsit Police Station.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074572-driver-of-motorbike-taxi-stabbed-to-death-in-brutal-attack-in-pathum-thani/

 

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Activist, Politician Vow To Sue Over Leaked Sex Tape

By Jintamas Saksornchai, Staff Reporter

 

Left: Nuttaa Mahattana. Right: Watana Muangsook.

 

BANGKOK — A pro-democracy activist and a Pheu Thai party member on Monday said they’ll pursue legal action over their leaked sex tape, which they allege was a tactic to discredit them.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074574-activist-politician-vow-to-sue-over-leaked-sex-tape/

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Prawit says govt not affiliated with Phalang Pracharat Party

 

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BANGKOK, 24th December 2018 (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan says related authorities are examining claims that the Phalang Pracharat Party is inviting new members in exchange of welfare cards, while confirming that the government has no ties to the party. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074585-prawit-says-govt-not-affiliated-with-phalang-pracharat-party/

 

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Bangkok battles air pollution for fifth consecutive day

By The Nation

 

Smog seen at the Skytrain station construction site in Pathum Thani’s Khu Khot area on Monday morning.Cr Fb Wat Thabungkan

 

Bangkok and areas in its vicinity continued to be in the grip of air pollution for the fifth straight day on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074591-bangkok-battles-air-pollution-for-fifth-consecutive-day/

 

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George Michael fans shocked to discover the late singer's grave still has no headstone

 

 

George Michael fans have been shocked to discover that the late singer is still waiting on a headstone on his grave.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074603-george-michael-fans-shocked-to-discover-the-late-singers-grave-still-has-no-headstone/

 

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Johnny Depp AXED from Pirates of the Caribbean, Disney confirms

By KATIE STOREY

 

Overhaul: Pirates of the Caribbean is set to undergo a huge reboot, with Disney hoping to bring a 'new energy and vitality' to the much-loved franchise

 

Johnny Depp has been axed from Pirates of the Caribbean after five movies, Disney has confirmed, as the entertainment giant reboots the long-running franchise.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074605-johnny-depp-axed-from-pirates-of-the-caribbean-disney-confirms-as-it-brings-in-deadpool-writers-to-give-new-energy-to-the-franchise/

 

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Chris Rock, Ricky Gervais and Louis CK under fire for using N-word in resurfaced clip

by Nick Reilly

 

The comedians used the controversial term in a 2011 special

 

Chris Rock, Louis CK and Ricky Gervais have faced criticism for a video that sees white comedians using the n-word.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074606-chris-rock-ricky-gervais-and-louis-ck-under-fire-for-using-n-word-in-resurfaced-clip/

 

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32 Phuket candidates register for Senate selection

By The Phuket News

 

A total of 32 people in Phuket on Saturday (Dec 22) registered their candidacy to become Senators. Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET:-- A total of 32 people in Phuket on Saturday (Dec 22) registered their candidacy to become Senators in the national selection process that is to be finalised in Bangkok this Thursday (Dec 27).

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074609-32-phuket-candidates-register-for-senate-selection/

 

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Southern defence volunteers robbed of their guns

By Pares Lohasan 
The Nation

 

 

A manhunt has been launched for six male suspects who on Sunday night are suspected to have seized guns and bullets from 10 village defence volunteers assigned to guard a local school in Pattani province’s Sai Buri district.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074610-southern-defence-volunteers-robbed-of-their-guns/

 

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Abusive 'Buddhist Camp' one of top 10 worst Sotus incidents of 2018

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

Engineering freshmen being hazed in the SOTUS tradition in September at Rambhai Barni Rajabhat University in Chanthaburi. Photo: Anti Sotus / Facebook

 

BANGKOK — From spleens being burst as a result of beatings and screaming university chants while rolling in mud, to an abusive religious camp where students were forced to stand reciting pledges until 5am, activists ranked the worst instances of hazing to break the news in 2018.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074611-abusive-buddhist-camp-one-of-top-10-worst-sotus-incidents-of-2018/

 

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Man complains of election fraud, gets attitude adjustment

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

Key members of the government join Palang Pracharat Party on Sep. 29, 2018.

 

YASOTHON — A resident of Yasothon province who posted a video of what he alleged to be an election irregularity was sent to an attitude adjustment session at a local police station, officials said Monday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074612-man-complains-of-election-fraud-gets-attitude-adjustment/

 

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New electronic devices to keep close watch on parolees

By The Nation

 

 

 

The Justice Ministry on Monday unveiled new electronic monitoring (EM) wrist-wrapping devices and an EM control centre that can operate around the clock and cover all sites in the world to keep an eye on offenders on parole or on suspended jail terms.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074615-new-electronic-devices-to-keep-close-watch-on-parolees/

 

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Tourist spending in last week of year to hit Bt47.4 bn

By The Nation

 

 

Kasikorn Research Centre expects tourism spending from December 28 to January 1, to be worth about Bt47.43 billion, up 9.3 per cent from the same period of last year.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074616-tourist-spending-in-last-week-of-year-to-hit-bt474-bn/

 

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Prayuth's Ex-deputy says Junta leader shouldn't be PM again

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha, left, and Deputy Prime Minister Pridiyathorn Devakula in 2014.

 

BANGKOK — A former Deputy Prime Minister under Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha’s first administration launched a scathing attack on the premier Monday detailing why he wouldn’t support his former boss to become PM again after elections.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074617-prayuths-ex-deputy-says-junta-leader-shouldnt-be-pm-again/

 

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Satellites to safety apps: 10 new uses of technology to help people in 2018

By Isabelle Gerretsen

 

A woman holds a drink while using her mobile phone on a hot summer day in Central Park, Manhattan, New York, U.S., July 01, 2018. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz - RC139363E210

 

LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - From stopping child trafficking to mapping slums or delivering medicines, governments and companies found new ways to use technology in 2018 to help people globally.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074620-satellites-to-safety-apps-10-new-uses-of-technology-to-help-people-in-2018/

 

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Kidnapping angle to be probed in case of missing Myanmar boy

By Wattanapol Matcha 
The Nation

 

 

Suphan Buri Governor Nimit Wanchaithanawong said on Monday that he suspected a two-year-old Myanmar boy missing since last Monday was likely kidnapped and taken out of the area after a search mission involving 300 people through a 200-rai plantation over the weekend returned empty-handed.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074630-kidnapping-angle-to-be-probed-in-case-of-missing-myanmar-boy/

 

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Police deepen probe into stolen foetus corpses

By The Nation

 

 

Investigators undertook a detailed inspection on Monday of the Suk Niran Moo 1 Cemetery in Rayong province from where at least 10 foetus corpses were stolen last week, and found a clay pot wrapped in holy thread that is suspected to have been used in a spirit ritual, a police source said.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074631-police-deepen-probe-into-stolen-foetus-corpses/

 

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