THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 14 Feb 2019

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NARIT invites people to see Super Full Moon

 

   

BANGKOK, 14th February 2019 (NNT) - The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) is inviting the general public to observe Super Full Moon which can be seen from Thailand on the night of 19 February 2019.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084276-narit-invites-people-to-see-super-full-moon/

 

 

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Pattaya officials make arrests at three hotels operating without licences

 

Picture: Sophon Cable

 

Sophon Cable TV reported on Facebook that a contingent of Bang Lamung officials along with protection services and the tourist police raided four hotels in the Pattaya area. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084278-pattaya-officials-make-arrests-at-three-hotels-operating-without-licences/

 

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Video: Crazy Thai driving as Fortuner cuts in front of tour bus at Phuket U-turn

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

CCTV footage posted on a Phuket page showed a Toyota Fortuner cut in front of a tour bus at a U-turn in Kathu. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084280-video-crazy-thai-driving-as-fortuner-cuts-in-front-of-tour-bus-at-phuket-u-turn/

 

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Walking Street: Love is in the air on eve of Valentine's Day

 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084282-walking-street-love-is-in-the-air-on-eve-of-valentines-day/

 

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Russian Consulate-General to open in Phuket this year

By Anton Makhrov

 

For years Russian residents of Phuket had to fly to Bangkok to get the consular services they need such as replacing expired passports with the new ones. This is going to change in 2019. Photo: The Phuket News / file

 

PHUKET: The Russian Federation is expected to open a Consulate-General in Phuket later this year to cater to the needs of the resident Russian expat community and Russian tourists alike, Russian Ambassador to Thailand Evgeny Tomikhin has announced.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084283-russian-consulate-general-to-open-in-phuket-this-year/

 

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Saying it like it is or dashing a patient's hopes? Cancer patient told to prepare for death

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A video posted on Facebook showed a doctor at Kluay Nam Thai Hospital telling a cancer patient there was no hope. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084287-saying-it-like-it-is-or-dashing-a-patients-hopes-cancer-patient-told-to-prepare-for-death/

 

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Video: Bangkok police arrest messenger who was a snatch thief in his spare time

 

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Channel 3 TV reported on the arrest of a Thai messenger in Bangkok who was preying on women and the aged in the Huay Khwang area.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084291-video-bangkok-police-arrest-messenger-who-was-a-snatch-thief-in-his-spare-time/

 

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Thailand takes steps to improve transport safety for tourists

By Chadamas Chinmaneevong

 

The first round of safety standards will be first implemented for tourist buses

 

The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) is joining hands with state agencies including the Department of Land Transport, Marine Department and Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to improve tourist safety standards nationwide and overturn perceptions of the country as a dangerous tourist destination.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084293-thailand-takes-steps-to-improve-transport-safety-for-tourists/

 

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NBTC asked to review suspension order against pro-Thaksin Voice TV

 

 

Thailand’s three press associations have urged the national broadcast regulator, National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), to reconsider its order to suspend the operations of Voice TV for 15 days.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084295-nbtc-asked-to-review-suspension-order-against-pro-thaksin-voice-tv/

 

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"Border buster" shows why Brexit frontier checks in N.Ireland would matter

By Graham Fahy and Helena Williams

 

A plaque in front of the 'border buster' JCB digger is seen on the border near Kinawley in Northern Ireland and Swanlinbar in Ireland, in this still image taken from video on February 6, 2019. REUTERS/Reuters TV

 

KINAWLEY, Northern Ireland (Reuters) - Near one of the scores of small border crossings on the island of Ireland, a yellow digger stands as a monument to the lengths communities went to to keep roads open during Northern Ireland's violent "Troubles".

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084296-border-buster-shows-why-brexit-frontier-checks-in-nireland-would-matter/

 

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Two more Uighur migrants captured, four still elusive after Mukdahan jailbreak

By The Nation

 

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Two more Uighurs were arrested on Wednesday night after seven escaped from the detention room at the Mukdahan Immigration office.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084311-two-more-uighur-migrants-captured-four-still-elusive-after-mukdahan-jailbreak/

 

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Stay in the shade: Hot and hazy weather ahead

By The Nation

 

 

Bangkok and five vicinity provinces faced two fronts of discomfort on Thursday: hot weather and haze.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084314-stay-in-the-shade-hot-and-hazy-weather-ahead/

 

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Thai central bank chief - Baht strength from current account surplus, not rate hike

 

FILE PHOTO: Thailand’s Central Bank Governor Veerathai Santiprabhob is seen during an interview with Reuters at the Bank of Thailand headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand March 14, 2018. REUTERS/Jorge Silva/File Photo

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Appreciation of the Thai baht is due to a weaker dollar and current account surplus, Bank of Thailand governor said on Thursday.

 

Source: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084337-thai-central-bank-chief-baht-strength-from-current-account-surplus-not-rate-hike/

 

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Airbus to scrap A380 superjumbo production as sales slump

By Tim Hepher

 

FILE PHOTO: An Emirates Airbus A380-800 aircraft takes off from Manchester Airport in Manchester, Britain September 4, 2018. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo

 

TOULOUSE, France (Reuters) - Europe's Airbus is scrapping production of the A380 superjumbo, with lackluster sales forcing it to abandon a dream of dominating the skies with a 21st century cruiseliner.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084340-airbus-to-scrap-a380-superjumbo-production-as-sales-slump/

 

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EU adds Saudi Arabia to dirty-money blacklist, upsets UK, U.S.

By Francesco Guarascio

 

Main entrance of the European Union Commission headquarters in Brussels, July 1, 2013. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir/Files

 

STRASBOURG (Reuters) - The European Commission added Saudi Arabia, Panama and four U.S. territories to a blacklist of nations it considers a threat because of lax controls on terrorism financing and money laundering, the EU executive said on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084341-eu-adds-saudi-arabia-to-dirty-money-blacklist-upsets-uk-us/

 

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Thai Raksa Chart to suspend major campaigning

 By The Nation

 

File photo : Thai Raksa Chart party's chief strategist Jaturon Chaisang and party leader Preechaphon Pongpanich applied to compete in the March 24 national election.

 

The Thai Raksa Chart party will suspend major campaign rallies to allow its leadership to focus on preparations to defend itself against the dissolution demanded by the Election Commission (EC), the party’s chief strategist Chaturon Chaisang said on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084342-thai-raksa-chart-to-suspend-major-campaigning/

 

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Chinese tourist rescued after a diving incident at Koh Racha

By The Thaiger

 

PHOTOS: Go-Eco Phuket

 

A male Chinese tourist is currently in a satisfactory condition in hospital after a diving accident off Koh Racha Yai, south west of Phuket, yesterday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084343-chinese-tourist-rescued-after-a-diving-incident-at-koh-racha/

 

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Israeli election: More "King Bibi" or bye-bye Bibi?

By Jeffrey Heller and Maayan Lubell

 

A man walks past a Likud election campaign billboard, depicting U.S. President Donald Trump shaking hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in Jerusalem February 4, 2019. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

 

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's face beams down from election billboards depicting him as a statesman, shaking hands with U.S. President Donald Trump.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084346-israeli-election-more-king-bibi-or-bye-bye-bibi/

 

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20 couples marry in hot-air balloons

By The Nation

 

 

Twenty couples, both Thai and foreign, professed their love from hot-air balloons over Chiang Rai’s Muang district after being legally married on Valentine’s Day.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084347-chiang-rai-20-thai-and-foreign-couples-marry-in-hot-air-balloons-photos/

 

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The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards says kicking heroin is easier than quitting smoking

by Nick Reilly

 

Keith Richards Credit: Getty

 

Legendary Rolling Stones hellraiser Keith Richards has revealed how he’s trying to quit smoking – but it’s proving harder than kicking a heroin habit.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084363-the-rolling-stones’-keith-richards-says-kicking-heroin-is-easier-than-quitting-smoking/

 

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The Netflix Movies to Watch on Valentine’s Day Based on Your Relationship Status

By Heather Snowden

 

Orion Pictures

 

When it comes to selecting Valentine’s Day movies to watch on Netflix, most recommendation lists count their way through various tales of love and romance.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084364-the-netflix-movies-to-watch-on-valentine’s-day-based-on-your-relationship-status/

 

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Michelle Obama's mum was not impressed by her Grammys gig

 

screen grab from aol.co.uk

 

Michelle Obama's surprise appearance was the talk of the Grammys — but her own mother was a little underwhelmed.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084365-michelle-obamas-mum-was-not-impressed-by-her-grammys-gig/

 

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20 couples marry in hot-air balloons

By The Nation

 

 

Twenty couples, both Thai and foreign, professed their love from hot-air balloons over Chiang Rai’s Muang district after being legally married on Valentine’s Day.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084370-20-couples-marry-in-hot-air-balloons/

 

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Committee urged to delay agrochemical bans: leak

By The Nation

 

 

The Hazardous Substance Committee may fail to reach a decision on whether to ban paraquat, glyphosate and chlorpyrifos, said Apichin Jotikashira, Industry Ministry Deputy Permanent Secretary.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084371-committee-urged-to-delay-agrochemical-bans-leak/

 

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US-Thai bust seizes 180,000 fake goods in Bangkok

By Supachai Phetchthewee

The Nation

 

 

Police say they seized 180,000 fake cosmetic products worth Bt300 million on Wednesday night from five locations in Bangkok and arrested two suspects for trying to sell the goods, Immigration Bureau chief Pol Lt-Gen Surachet Hakpal said.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084373-us-thai-bust-seizes-180000-fake-goods-in-bangkok/

 

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Covered in red hearts for Valentine’s Day

By Marisa Chimprabha 
The Nation

 

“Kids, I know you really love me, but this is more than enough." / Photo : Chamaiporn Samoron's Facebook

 

An elementary school in Udon Thani’s Kumphawapi district marked Valentine’s Day on Thursday in a very different way – sticking hearts on their favourite teachers.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084374-covered-in-red-hearts-for-valentine’s-day/

 

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Workers' call for Bt360 daily minimum wage

By The Nation

 

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As labourers called for the daily minimum wage of Bt360 nationwide, Ministry of Labour permanent secretary Jarin Chakkaphark on Thursday said that the Central Wage Committee will set the new rate before March 30, to become effective from April 1.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084375-workers-call-for-bt360-daily-minimum-wage/

 

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Hot : Young Democrats offer free hugs in Bangkok

 

Photo : INN News online

 

A young Democrat candidate running for a parliamentary seat in Bangkok campaigned on Valentine’s Day by offering “free hugs” at 7am in Preuksachart Klongchan park in Bang Kapi district.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084376-hot-young-democrats-offer-free-hugs-in-bangkok/

 

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Phuket readies for Heroines Festival next month

By The Phuket News

 

 

The annual Heroines Festival celebration of the defeat of Burmese marauders attempting to take Phuket in 1785 will take place this year from March 13-15. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub / file

 

PHUKET:-- The annual Heroines Festival celebration of the defeat of Burmese marauders attempting to take Phuket in 1785 will take place this year from March 13-15.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084377-phuket-readies-for-heroines-festival-next-month/

 

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Alcohol sales prohibited on Makha Bucha Day

By The Phuket News

 

Devout Buddhists taking part in the Makha Bucha candle procession. Photo: John Shedrick

 

PHUKET:-- All government offices will be closed this coming Tuesday (Feb 19) as Thais all across the country celebrate Makha Bucha day. The sale of alcohol is banned by law on this day.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084389-alcohol-sales-prohibited-on-makha-bucha-day/