THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 16 Feb 2019

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THAI Smile joins hands with Café Amazon to serve coffee on board

By The Nation

 

 

THAI Smile and PTTOR create a new experience by serving Thai coffee on board the aircraft for the first time, reinforcing its operations for the sustainability of society, communities and environment 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084560-thai-smile-joins-hands-with-café-amazon-to-serve-coffee-on-board/

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Trump declares U.S.-Mexico emergency for border wall

By Roberta Rampton and Steve Holland

 

U.S. President Donald Trump declares a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border as he speaks about border security in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, U.S., February 15, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Friday declared a national emergency in a bid to fund his promised wall at the U.S.-Mexico border without congressional approval, an action Democrats vowed to challenge as a violation of the U.S. Constitution.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084574-trump-declares-us-mexico-emergency-for-border-wall/

 

 

 

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Iran confirms second failed satellite launch - NBC News

 

FILE PHOTO: Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif speaks during a news conference in Baghdad, Iraq January 13, 2019. REUTERS/Khalid Al-Mousily/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iran bid to launch a second satellite in the past two months has failed, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said in an interview with NBC News published on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084575-iran-confirms-second-failed-satellite-launch-nbc-news/

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U.S. raises pressure on Maduro via sanctions, aid airlift

By Andy Sullivan and Idrees Ali

 

FILE PHOTO: Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro holds a copy of the Venezuelan constitution while he speaks during a meeting with members of the Venezuelan diplomatic corp after their arrival from the United States, at the Miraflores Palace in Caracas, Venezuela January 28, 2019. Miraflores Palace/Handout via REUTERS

 

WASHINGTON/MUNICH (Reuters) - The United States ratcheted up pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Friday by sanctioning some of his top security officials and the head of the state oil company, and unveiling plans to airlift over 200 tons of aid to the Colombian border.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084576-us-raises-pressure-on-maduro-via-sanctions-aid-airlift/

 

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Nigeria bolsters security on eve of presidential election

By Lanre Ola

 

People move on a street of Marina in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria February 15, 2019. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja

 

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (Reuters) - Nigeria bolstered security in much of the country on Friday on the eve of a presidential election in Africa's largest democracy where past ballots have been marred by violence, voter intimidation and vote rigging.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084577-nigeria-bolsters-security-on-eve-of-presidential-election/

 

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India's PM Modi warns Pakistan of strong response to Kashmir attack

By Fayaz Bukhari and Sanjeev Miglani

 

Activists from Hindu Sena, a right wing Hindu group, burn portraits of Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan and Maulana Masood Azhar, head of Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammad which claimed attack on a bus that killed 44 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in south Kashmir on Thursday, during a protest in New Delhi, India, February 15, 2019. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis

 

NEW DELHI/SRINAGAR (Reuters) - India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned Pakistan on Friday to expect a strong response to a suicide attack that killed 44 paramilitary policemen in Kashmir, ratcheting up tension between the nuclear-armed neighbours.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084578-indias-pm-modi-warns-pakistan-of-strong-response-to-kashmir-attack/

 

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Brazil arrests eight Vale employees in alleged cover-up in dam disaster

By Eduardo Simões and Marta Nogueira

 

FILE PHOTO: A helmet with a logo of Vale SA is seen in a collapsed tailings dam owned by the company, in Brumadinho, Brazil February 13, 2019. REUTERS/Washington Alves

 

SAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Brazilian police arrested eight employees of mining firm Vale SA on Friday, accused by state prosecutors of covering up weaknesses at a dam that collapsed and likely killed more than 300 people.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084579-brazil-arrests-eight-vale-employees-in-alleged-cover-up-in-dam-disaster/

 

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Watford squeeze past QPR into FA Cup last eight

 

Soccer Football - FA Cup Fifth Round - Queens Park Rangers v Watford - Loftus Road, London, Britain - February 15, 2019 Watford's Heurelho Gomes in action REUTERS/David Klein

 

BERLIN (Reuters) - Premier League's Watford were made to sweat to beat lowly Championship club Queens Park Rangers 1-0 on Friday and book their spot in the FA Cup quarter-finals for the second time in four seasons.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084581-watford-squeeze-past-qpr-into-fa-cup-last-eight/

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U.S. quarterback Kaepernick resolves grievances with NFL - lawyer

 

FILE PHOTO: San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick prepares to take the field before an NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, U.S. October 23, 2016. Picture taken October 23, 2016. REUTERS/Loren Elliott

 

(Reuters) - Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, one of the most visible players to protest during the U.S. national anthem against racial injustice, has resolved pending grievances with the National Football League, Kaepernick's lawyer said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084582-us-quarterback-kaepernick-resolves-grievances-with-nfl-lawyer/

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Prayuth most favoured PM candidate while Pheu Thai party leads – Nida Poll

 

 

Prayut Chan-o-cha currently tops the list of prime ministerial candidates, but the pro-Thaksin Pheu Thai party is ahead, according to the latest NIDA Poll (National Institute of Development Administration).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084583-prayuth-most-favoured-pm-candidate-while-pheu-thai-party-leads-–-nida-poll/

 

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Smog eases in and around Bangkok

 

 

The atmosphere in Bangkok and its suburbs has been declared safe today, with PM2.5 dust particles falling below 50 microns according to the Pollution Control Department. The department said that air quality will improve further tomorrow due, in part, to the tireless efforts of many organisations.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084584-smog-eases-in-and-around-bangkok/

 

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Phuket: Area to have water shut off for 12 days

By The Thaiger

 

 

The Phuket Water Authority (PWA) has announced that water supply in some areas of Cherng Talay will be cut from February 16 to February 28. The supply will be shut off in some areas during day and night.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084586-phuket-area-to-have-water-shut-off-for-12-days/

 

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19 injured after bus crashes into Sa Kaeo property

By The Thaiger

 

 

19 people have been injured after a bus plunged into a local house today.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084588-19-injured-after-bus-crashes-into-sa-kaeo-property/

 

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Businesswoman wants to become Thailand's first transgender prime minister

Jeremy Harmer, Tassanee Vejpongsa

 

Ms Ngarmpring greets locals as part of election campaigns in Bangkok

 

As Pinit Ngarmpring, he was a CEO and sports promoter, well known in the world of Thai football. Now, under her preferred new name of Pauline Ngarmpring, she’s pursuing a bid to become the country’s first transgender prime minister. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084589-businesswoman-wants-to-become-thailands-first-transgender-prime-minister/

 

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‘Mighty mouse’ is halfway there

By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam 
The Nation Weekend

 

Kazuki Higa of Japan

 

Lopburi - Kazuki Higa of Japan retained his lead at the halfway stage of the Bt 4 million Thongchai Jaidee Foundation, carding a 67 for a one-shot lead atthe 13th Military Circle Golf Course on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084592-‘mighty-mouse’-is-halfway-there/

 

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There’s treasure in Asean diversity

By Phatarawadee Phataranawik 
The Nation Weekend

 

Heading overseas in an ambassadorship role is a band called C Asean Consonant, whose 10 musicians from across the region play the traditional instruments of their homelands. Photo courtesy of ThaiBev

 

With Thailand in the lead role this year, the regional bloc seeks to profit from showing the world a unified tapestry of multiple cultures

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084593-there’s-treasure-in-asean-diversity/

 

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Life online

By Kanjana Lao 
Nation Graphis

 

 

The number of people using the internet has surged over the past year, with over a million going online for the first time each day since January 2018.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084596-life-online/

 

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Better bikes and new team line-ups: Buriram’s return to spotlight is nearly here

By The Nation

 

Local riders with organisers and sponsors of next month’s FIM World Superbike Championship.

 

Superbike event aims to emulate acclaimed success of MotorGP.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084597-better-bikes-and-new-team-line-ups-buriram’s-return-to-spotlight-is-nearly-here/

 

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SPECIAL REPORT: HARD WORK key to saving forests

By PIYAPORN WONGRUANG 
THE NATION WEEKEND

 

Photos courtesy of Sayan Chuen.

 

THAILAND’S ‘SMART PATROL’ SYSTEM OF FOREST PROTECTION WITH GPS RECORDING WIDELY APPLAUDED

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084598-special-report-hard-work-key-to-saving-forests/

 

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EEC policy panel to focus on education to meet labour

By PHUWIT LIMVIPHUWAT 
THE NATION WEEKEND

 

THE EASTERN Economic Corridor (EEC) policy committee has agreed to focus on educational measures to address the problem of labour shortage in the region, allocating Bt725 million to train and improve the quality of teachers, lecturers and students in the economic corridor.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084599-eec-policy-panel-to-focus-on-education-to-meet-labour/

 

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Thai Raksa Chart hopefuls among 2,810 candidates to qualify

By KAS CHANWANPEN 
THE NATION WEEKEND

 

 

THE ELECTION Commission (EC) yesterday announced the names of 2,810 party-list candidates who are qualified to contest the March 24 election – including representatives of the Thai Raksa Chart Party.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084600-thai-raksa-chart-hopefuls-among-2810-candidates-to-qualify/

 

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Kitchen of your dreams

By The Nation Weekend

 

 

German brand Miele brings its top-quality range of domestic appliances to downtown Bangkok

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084601-kitchen-of-your-dreams/

 

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U.S. to slash payouts from 9/11 victims fund

By Jonathan Stempel

 

FILE PHOTO: A guest visits the south reflecting pool as he lays his hands on the names of victims during ceremonies marking the 17th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York, U.S., September 11, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

 

(Reuters) - The special master overseeing a U.S. government fund to compensate victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on Friday said future awards will be significantly reduced, typically by at least 50 percent, because the fund is running short of money.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084608-us-to-slash-payouts-from-911-victims-fund/

 

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Spain's April election heralds political jockeying

By Belén Carreño and Ingrid Melander

 

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez holds a news conference after an extraordinary cabinet meeting in Madrid, Spain, February 15, 2019. REUTERS/Juan Medina

 

MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called an early general election for April 28 on Friday, setting the stage for a divisive vote that could tilt the country toward the nationalist right.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084609-spains-april-election-heralds-political-jockeying/

 

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After Auschwitz visit, Pence accuses Iran of Nazi-like anti-Semitism

By Robin Emmott and Lesley Wroughton

 

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen accompanied by Poland's President Andrzej Duda, White House adviser Jared Kushner and museum director Piotr Cywinski visits the former Nazi German concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz II-Birkenau, near Oswiecim, Poland, February 15, 2019. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel

 

MUNICH/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Mike Pence accused Iran of Nazi-like anti-Semitism on Friday, maintaining his harsh rhetoric against Tehran just a day he attacked European powers for trying to undermine U.S. sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084611-after-auschwitz-visit-pence-accuses-iran-of-nazi-like-anti-semitism/

 

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Nigeria presidential election postponed by a week

By Alexis Akwagyiram and Camillus Eboh

 

Ad-hoc staff wait to load election materials onto a truck for distribution in Yola, in Adamawa State, Nigeria February 15, 2019. REUTERS/Nyancho NwaNri

 

ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria's presidential election, which was due to be held on Saturday, has been postponed by a week, the chairman of the country's electoral commission said hours before polls were due to open.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084612-nigeria-presidential-election-postponed-by-a-week/

 

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Infantino defends FIFA from criticism over Bahraini footballer

By Daren Butler

 

Soccer Football - FIFA President Gianni Infantino Media Briefing - Shangri-La Bosphorus Hotel, Istanbul, Turkey - February 15, 2019 FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a media briefing REUTERS/Murad Sezer

 

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Friday defended world soccer's governing body over its perceived lack of action in the case of refugee Bahraini footballer Hakeem Al Araibi, saying it had been working behind the scenes in the affair.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084614-infantino-defends-fifa-from-criticism-over-bahraini-footballer/

 

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Thailand’s eVisa On Arrival (eVOA) service is now live

 

Image: Thai Immigration

 

Thailand’s new eVisa On Arrival (eVOA) service is now up and running and available to visitors from China, India and nineteen other eligible nations.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084616-thailand’s-evisa-on-arrival-evoa-service-is-now-live/

 

 

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Fake watch seller who threatened tourist detained by police

 

Image: Pattaya Eastern News

 

A seller of fake watches who said he'd be waiting outside to get a tourist when they left a beer bar has been arrested by the police in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084618-fake-watch-seller-who-threatened-tourist-detained-by-police/

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Video: Granny gets impaled on railings after balcony fall at Bangkok estate

 

Image: Daily News

 

A 66 year old woman fell from the second floor of a Bangkok house and was impaled on railings.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1084620-video-granny-gets-impaled-on-railings-after-balcony-fall-at-bangkok-estate/