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British woman, 64, stranded in Thai hospital unless she can pay 450,000 THB for treatment

 

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A British woman who fell ill on holiday in Thailand is stranded in hospital after her medical expenses ran into hundreds of thousands of baht.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081390-british-woman-64-stranded-in-thai-hospital-unless-she-can-pay-450000-thb-for-treatment/

 

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"They never admit they're wrong" - cop speaks out after dangerous expressway stunt

 

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A policeman went online to condemn crazy behavior on the roads after several photographers were filmed taking pictures of another car on the Buraphawithee expressway. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081393-they-never-admit-theyre-wrong-cop-speaks-out-after-dangerous-expressway-stunt/

 

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Who are more important dogs or tourists? Chinese person attacked on popular Krabi beach

 

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The phu yai ban of Ao Nang in Krabi has suggested that the authorities often care more for dogs than the public - including foreign tourists. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081391-who-are-more-important-dogs-or-tourists-chinese-person-attacked-on-popular-krabi-beach/

 

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FBI finds no motive for Las Vegas shooting, closes probe

 

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FILE PHOTO: People leave flowers at a makeshift memorial on the Las Vegas Strip for victims of the Route 91 music festival mass shooting next to the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. October 4, 2017. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - The FBI has found no clear motive for the killing of 58 people by a sniper firing down at an outdoor concert in Las Vegas in 2017, the agency said on Tuesday as it closed an investigation into the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081394-fbi-finds-no-motive-for-las-vegas-shooting-closes-probe/

 

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NLA to pass 100 more laws before its dissolution

 

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BANGKOK, 30th January 2019 (NNT) – Incumbent lawmakers will pass no fewer than 100 laws before leaving office, according to the president of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), Pornpetch Wichitcholchai.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081401-nla to pass 100 more laws before its dissolution/

 

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Final Day Of King’s Coronation Declared National Holiday

By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter

 

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A file photo of King Vajiralongkorn.

 

BANGKOK — The final day of His Majesty the King’s three-day coronation ceremony will be observed as a national holiday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1075563-thai-king-to-be-crowned-in-coronation-ceremonies-may-4-6-palace/?do=findComment&comment=13788488 

 

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Bangkok Schools Ordered Closed Due To Smog

By Jintamas Saksornchai, Staff Reporter

 

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Students wear masks at at Patai Udom Suksa School on Jan. 15 in Bangkok.

 

BANGKOK — Students will be dismissed from all public schools at noon and classes canceled through Friday as air pollution continues unabated, the governor said Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081411-bangkok-schools-ordered-closed-due-to-smog/ 

 

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Bangkok's 26 areas declared "nuisance problem control areas" Wednesday

By The Nation

 

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Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang was on Wednesday set to declare 26 “nuisance problem control areas” around the city to trigger more drastic measures for tackling the chronic air pollution.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081412-bangkoks-26-areas-declared-nuisance-problem-control-areas-wednesday/

 

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Saving your skin from damaging fine dust

By THANISORN THAMLIKITKUL MD 
Special to The Nation

 

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FOR MORE THAN two weeks, the ultra-fine dust known as PM 2.5 has blanketed Bangkok and neighbouring provinces, leading to health warnings from relevant agencies including the Institute of Dermatology. In addition to being damaging to the respiratory system, these particulates can also worsen skin conditions so those with problems such as chronic eczema and atopic dermatitis would do well to listen.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081425-saving-your-skin-from-damaging-fine-dust/

 

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Wife of jailed Bahraini footballer begs Thai PM for his release

By Panarat Thepgumpanat

 

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FILE PHOTO: Hakeem AlAraibi, a former member of Bahrain's national soccer team who holds a refugee status in Australia arrives at court after he was arrested last month on arrival at a Bangkok airport based on an Interpol notice issued at Bahrain's request, in Bangkok, Thailand December 11, 2018. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - The wife of jailed Bahraini footballer Hakeem Al Araibi pleaded with Thailand's prime minister on Wednesday to ensure he is not extradited to his native country, saying he faces torture there and should be sent back to asylum in Australia.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081433-wife-of-jailed-bahraini-footballer-begs-thai-pm-for-his-release/

 

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Grammy organisers forced to deny that leaked list of winners is real

by Nick Reilly

 

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Kendrick wins big at the Grammys in 2018 Credit: Getty

 

The Recording Academy has been forced to deny the authenticity of a leaked “winners list” that emerged online.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081450-grammy-organisers-forced-to-deny-that-leaked-list-of-winners-is-real/

 

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US R&B singer-songwriter James Ingram dies aged 66

 

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Ingram won two Grammys from 14 nominations, and was also nominated for two Academy Awards / GETTY IMAGES

 

The Grammy-winner and Oscar-nominee had two US number ones, with the smooth soul ballads Baby Come To Me (1986) and I Don't Have The Heart(1990).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081452-us-rb-singer-songwriter-james-ingram-dies-aged-66/

 

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Watch Courteney Cox get a surprise Friends reunion thanks to Ellen DeGeneres

BY JUSTIN HARP

 

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For the cast of Friends, 'I'll Be There For You' isn't just a theme song… it's a lifelong pledge.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081454-watch-courteney-cox-get-a-surprise-friends-reunion-thanks-to-ellen-degeneres/

 

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Worsening air pollution forces more Bangkok school closures

By The Nation

 

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The Education Ministry on Wednesday ordered educational institutes in Greater Bangkok to close for two days, starting tomorrow, after air pollution worsened.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081411-bangkok-schools-ordered-closed-due-to-smog/?do=findComment&comment=13789512

 

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Bangkok smog: 50 drones to be launched spraying molasses to relieve smog

By The Thaiger

 

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Bangkok is preparing to launch 50 drones tomorrow for spraying water in the skies over the capital. The water will contain molasses to aid in the attachment to smog particles.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081458-bangkok-smog-50-drones-to-be-launched-spraying-molasses-to-relieve-smog/

 

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Yellow shirts protesters cleared over 2008 charges

By Kesinee Tangkeaw 
The Nation

 

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The Appeals Court on Wednesday upheld the First Court’s rulings that dismissed a trial against nine yellow-shirt leaders who demonstrations against late prime minister Samak Sundaravej in 2008.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081460-yellow-shirts-protesters-cleared-over-2008-charges/

 

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Lithuanian woman saved from jump at Phuket airport

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

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The woman was safely brought down from the ledge. Photo: Phuket airport staff

 

PHUKET:-- A Lithuanian woman was safely recovered from the ledge of the ‘flyover’ ramp leading to the departures drop-off point at Phuket International Airport today (Jan 30).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081476-lithuanian-woman-saved-from-jump-at-phuket-airport/

 

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Thais arrested with 19 Burmese migrants in Prachuap Khiri Khan

By The Nation

 

Three Thai men were arrested in Prachuap Khiri Khan's Muang district early on Wednesday for allegedly attempting to smuggle 19 migrants to Malaysia.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1081477-thais-arrested-with-19-burmese-migrants-in-prachuap-khiri-khan/

 

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