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Pattaya lays down law for Naklua Walk & Eat vendors

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PATTAYA:--Pattaya laid down the law for more than 200 vendors at the Naklua Eat & Walk market, who also learned the basics of emergency response two days before the “walking street” opened Jan. 5.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077686-pattaya-lays-down-law-for-naklua-walk-eat-vendors/

 

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Pabuk damages homes, property & fishing boats

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SATTAHIP:--The eye of Tropical Storm Pabuk may have hit 900 kilometers away, but its effects still were felt along the Eastern Seaboard as boats, beaches and low lying property were damaged by high tides and storm surge Friday and Saturday last week.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077693-pabuk-damages-homes-property-fishing-boats/

 

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Police baffled as ladyboy dead on the back seat of crashed car without pants and with a police helmet

 

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Daily News said that police in Authaya were completely baffled after a ladyboy was found dead in a car accident. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077697-police-baffled-as-ladyboy-dead-on-the-back-seat-of-crashed-car-without-pants-and-with-a-police-helmet/

 

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UPDATE:

 

Air quality in city and peripherals worsens again

 

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One day after the air quality in and around Bangkok was declared safe, the Pollution Control Department blamed close weather and stale air for causing the air quality to worse again today.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077669-improved-air-quality-in-and-around-bangkok/?do=findComment&comment=13727322

 

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After the storm: Returning clean beaches to the tourists - Hua Hin officials out in force

 

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Talk News Online reported that a clean-up team of local government officials and soldiers were out in force in Hua Hin yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077701-after-the-storm-returning-clean-beaches-to-the-tourists-hua-hin-officials-out-in-force/

 

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China pledges easier foreign tourist access to Tibet amid U.S. pressure

 

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FILE PHOTO: Chinese and U.S. flags are set up for a meeting during a visit by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao at China's Ministry of Transport in Beijing, China April 27, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee/File Photo

 

BEIJING (Reuters) - The Chinese government in Tibet said it will boost numbers and cut waiting times for foreign tourists visiting the highly restricted region, amid renewed pressure from the United States for greater access for U.S. officials and journalists.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077704-china-pledges-easier-foreign-tourist-access-to-tibet-amid-us-pressure/

 

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"Relatives of politician" finally held after gang rape of 16 year old girl in Pranburi beach side toilets

 

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Three boys aged 16 to 17 have finally been ordered held by a juvenile court more than five weeks after they allegedly gang raped a 16 year old friend. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077707-relatives-of-politician-finally-held-after-gang-rape-of-16-year-old-girl-in-pranburi-beach-side-toilets/

 

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Carmaker Rolls-Royce urges UK's May to avoid a hard Brexit

By Costas Pitas

 

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FILE PHOTO: The "Spirit of Ecstasy" bonnet ornament is seen on a Rolls Royce car during the 26th Monaco Yacht show, September 30, 2016. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Carmaker Rolls-Royce called on the British government to avoid a disorderly Brexit and said it was building up some stock, expanding warehouse capacity and training suppliers for customs changes in case Britain leaves the EU without a deal.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077710-carmaker-rolls-royce-urges-uks-may-to-avoid-a-hard brexit/

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Arrests Of Visa Scofflaws Good For Tourism: Big Joke

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

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Two foreigners react as Lt. Gen. Surachate Hakparn looks on Friday morning at Bangkok’s Montien Riverside Hotel.

 

BANGKOK — Nearly 500 foreigners were arrested this week on visa violations in the latest raid police said early Friday morning will benefit tourism.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077716-crackdown-on-visa-overstayers-is-good-for-tourism-big-joke/

 

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Election Official Defends Need For New Cars, Including Benzes

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

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Pro-democracy activists stage a protest Monday at Election Commission to demand an election be held in February.

 

 BANGKOK — The Election Commission said Friday that taxpayers must foot the bill for tens of millions of baht worth of new cars needed by its directors.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077742-election-official-defends-need-for-new-cars-including-benzes/

 

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Locals scramble for ‘free’ beer as Leo truck drops load

By The Phuket News

 

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Locals ride off with cans of Leo beer that fell off a truck in Rassada this morning (Jan 11). Photo: Nong Suwanpukdee

 

PHUKET: Scores of people rushed to collect cans of beer scattered all over the road this morning (Jan 11) after a truck carrying thousands of cans of Leo beer dropped its load in Rassada.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077743-locals-scramble-for-‘free’-beer-as-leo-truck-drops-load-in-rassada/

 

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Poll shows quality education is Thai children’s most favored gift for Children’s Day

 

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What Thai children and teenagers want most as a gift for the National Children’s Day  from the post-election government is free access to quality education up to university level, according to an opinion survey of Nida Poll.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077745-poll-shows-quality-education-is-thai-children’s-most-favored-gift-for-children’s-day/

 

 

 

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Myanmar court rejects appeal by jailed Reuters reporters

 

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FILE PHOTO: Detained Reuters journalist Kyaw Soe Oo and Wa Lone are escorted by police as they leave after a court hearing in Yangon, Myanmar, August 20, 2018. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo

 

YANGON (Reuters) - A Myanmar court on Friday rejected the appeal of two Reuters reporters sentenced to seven years in jail on charges of breaking the Official Secrets Act, saying the defence had not provided sufficient evidence to show they were innocent.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077752-myanmar court-rejects-appeal-by-jailed-reuters-reporters/

 

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Wat Chalong Fair returns for its 111th year

By The Phuket News

 

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Chalong Mayor Samran Jindaphol announced the dates yesterday (Jan 10), noting that this year is the 111th year that the festival will be held. Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: The annual Wat Chalong Fair, held each year to coincide with Chinese New Year, this year will be held from Feb 4-10.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077753-wat-chalong-fair-returns-for-its-111th-year/

 

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Four former and current Cabinet ministers may have violated Constitution: EC

By The Nation

 

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File photo : Suvit Maesincee

 

Four former and current Cabinet members, including Science and Technology Minister Suvit Maesincee, may have violated the Constitution for holding shares in concessions, the Election Commission (EC) decided on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077757-four-former-and-current-cabinet-ministers-may-have-violated-constitution-ec/

 

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High pollution alert issued for Children's day this weekend

By Pratch Rujivanarom 
The Nation

 

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Children and their families are being urged to wear face masks while celebrating National Children's Day, as severe pollution is expected in Bangkok this weekend.

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077763-high-pollution-alert-issued-for-childrens-day-this-weekend/

 

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Saudi asylum seeker deletes Twitter account after death threats, friend says

By Patpicha Tanakasempipat

 

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Saudi teen Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun is greeted by Thai immigration authorities at a hotel inside Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand January 7, 2019. Thailand Immigration Police via REUTERS/Files

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - A Saudi teenager who fled to Thailand saying she feared her family would kill her deleted her Twitter account on Friday after getting death threats, a friend said, while she awaits a decision on where she might be granted asylum.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077774-saudi-asylum-seeker-deletes-twitter-account-after-death-threats-friend-says/

 

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Thailand pushing hard for BRN to join Southern peace talks

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

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Thailand's chief negotiator Gen. Udomchai Thamsarorat speaks Friday at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand.

 

BANGKOK — Fresh attempts to open dialogue with separatists in the Deep South will include the most hard-line group for the first time, the new chief negotiator said Friday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077785-thailand-pushing-hard-for-brn-to-join-southern-peace-talks/

 

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Watch Dave Grohl fall off stage at Foo Fighters’ first gig of the year

by Patrick Clarke

 

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Dave Grohl Credit: Getty

 

Dave Grohl has fallen off stage again, with the moment captured by a fan at Foo Fighters‘ first gig of 2019.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077794-watch-dave-grohl-fall-off-stage-at-foo-fighters’-first-gig-of-the-year/

 

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Oscars 2019 to have no host – but all the Avengers set to present

by Catherine Shoard

 

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Robert Downey Jr and Gwyneth Paltrow, two of several presenters at the 2012 Oscars. Photograph: Kevin Winter/Getty Images

 

For some years, the Academy Awards have been seeking to shake up their annual telecast, in an attempt to freshen the ceremony and lure a larger – and younger – audience.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077798-oscars-2019-to-have-no-host-–-but-all-the-avengers-set-to-present/

 

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson SLAMS 'snowflake generation'

By RYAN SMITH

 

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Smackdown: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has hit out at the 'snowflake' generation, accusing those who are 'easily offended' of pulling society 'backwards'

 

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has hit out at the 'snowflake' generation, accusing those who are 'easily offended' of pulling society 'backwards'.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077800-dwayne-the-rock-johnson-slams-snowflake-generation/

 

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Family alleges foul play in Phuket death of British CEO

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

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Attorney Vincent McOwen holds up a photo of Steven James Granville on Friday at the Crime Suppression Division in Bangkok.

 

BANGKOK — Nearly six years after police wrote off injuries sustained by a British resort owner as a bike accident, his family came forward Friday to insist it was murder, now that he is dead.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077803-family-alleges-foul-play-in-phuket-death-of-british-ceo/

 

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'Missing' 14-year-old girl now under government care

By Kornkamol Aksorndej 
The Nation

 

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A 14-year-old girl, who was reported missing for more than two weeks and later found with an older man in an apartment in Chiang Mai, has been put under government care.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077805-missing-14-year-old-girl-now-under-government-care/

 

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Thailand ready to play role in Kim-Trump summit

By The Nation

 

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In this file photo taken on June 12, 2018 US President Donald Trump (R) gestures as he meets with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un (L) at the start of their historic US-North Korea summit, at the Capella Hotel on Sentosa island in Singapore. --AFP

 

Thailand, as Asean chair, is ready to facilitate the second summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump, an official at the Thai Foreign Ministry said on Friday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077807-thailand-ready-to-play-role-in-kim-trump-summit/

 

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