THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 10 Mar 2019

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The week that was in Thailand news: Sense and Sensibilities  - with Durian for afters.

 

 

My last day at high school in South London went with a bang. Not that I was there to enjoy it.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1088550-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-sense-and-sensibilities-with-durian-for-afters/

 

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Korat: Dead man's account emptied - Bangkok Bank investigates

 

Image: TNA

 

A woman in Nakorn Ratchasima went to the press after complaining to Bangkok Bank over almost 370,000 baht missing from an account of her recently deceased father.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1088573-korat-dead-mans-account-emptied-bangkok-bank-investigates/

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Lottery fever after Bangkok woman gives birth at police station in a taxi!

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

Police and foundation rescue staff scrambled to buy lottery tickets after a woman gave birth in a taxi. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1088574-lottery-fever-after-bangkok-woman-gives-birth-at-police-station-in-a-taxi/

 

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Video: Thais start throwing things after lady gives too few noodles!

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

A phone video that went viral on Facebook showed an "a la carte" food vendor in Bangkok arguing with a large man.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1088576-video-thais-start-throwing-things-after-lady-gives-too-few-noodles/

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Thousands calling the "Ganja Hotline" - 85 admit to possession

 

Image: INN

 

The secretary of the Food and Drug Administration revealed to the Thai press that getting on for 4,000 people had phoned a ganja information hotline and admitted to possessing the drug. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1088577-thousands-calling-the-ganja-hotline-85-admit-to-possession/

 

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Chachoengsao man killed in M79 grenade explosion live on Facebook

By The Nation

 

A man was killed by a grenade explosion after he entered the prohibited firing training zone at a border patrol police base in Chachoengsao to catch wild hens.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1088594-chachoengsao-man-killed-in-m79-grenade-explosion-live-on-facebook/

 

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Cyclist killed by car in Korat

By The Nation

 

A bicyclist was killed on Friday night when he was hit by a car in Nakhon Ratchasima's Chokchai district.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1088595-cyclist-killed-by-car-in-korat/

 

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Thailand's first animal crossing inaugurated in Prachin Buri

By The Nation

 

 

The first man-made animal crossing linking two national parks over a highway in Prachin Buri was inaugurated on Saturday in an effort to prevent more animals from the two parks being killed.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1088596-thailands-first-animal-crossing-inaugurated-in-prachin-buri/

 

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Fire damages five rented houses in Hat Yai

By The Nation

 

A row of five connected rented houses in Songkhla's Hat Yai district were damaged by a fire early on Saturday, police said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1088597-fire-damages-five-rented-houses-in-hat-yai/

 

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Woman, 69, drowns after returning from riverside market in Samut Songkram

By The Nation

 

A 69-year-old woman drowned in front of her house in Samut Songkram's Muang district on Friday after she rowed her boat back from a riverside market, police said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1088598-woman-69-drowns-after-returning-from-riverside-market-in-samut-songkram/

 

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Most voters still undecided: survey

By The Nation

 

Most voters are still undecided between the junta's camp and its rivals in the upcoming general election, an opinion poll has found.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1088599-most-voters-still-undecided-survey/

 

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Body of man who jumped from northern bridge recovered south of Phuket

By The Phuket News

 

Rescue workers began their search for Winai Jokthong, 37, at the north end of the island on Thursday (pictured). Mr Winai’s body was recovered today (Mar 9) off the south end of Phuket. Photo: Wanlop Boonjun
 

PHUKET: The body of a man last seen jumping off Thao Thepkrasattri Bridge at the north end of the island on Thursday (Mar 7) has been found more than 50 kilometres away south of Phuket.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1088601-body-of-man-who-jumped-from-northern-bridge-recovered-south-of-phuket/

 

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Kalim beach cleanup staged as rubble remains 

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

More than 100 officials, hotel staff, volunteers and local residents joined a mass cleanup at Kalim Beach yesterday (Mar 8). Photo: Patong PR
 

PHUKET: More than 100 officials, hotel staff, volunteers and local residents joined a mass cleanup at Kalim Beach yesterday morning (Mar 8) under Patong Municipality’s ‘Aware and Conserve the Environment’ campaign.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1088603-kalim-beach-cleanup-staged-as-rubble-remains/

 

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Woman escapes injury after car hits tree, rolls three times

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Thanatchaya Pirom, 31, from Chiang Mai, escaped the accident unharmed. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub
 

PHUKET: A THAI Airways staffer escaped serious injury after her car struck a tree on the central reservation on Thepkrasattri Rd in Muang Mai early this morning (Mar 9) and reportedly rolled three times before coming to a stop.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1088604-woman-escapes-injury-after-car-hits-tree-rolls-three-times/

 

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Maestro Yazaki returns to Bangkok

By The Nation

 

File photo : Hikotaro Yazaki

 

Hikotaro Yazaki, the well known Japanese conductor will conduct in Bangkok the Pro Musica Orchesra this month and the SSMS Orchestra next month.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1088605-maestro-yazaki-returns-to-bangkok/

 

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Not all fun at the fair

By Phatarawadee Phataranawik 
The Nation Weekend

 

Asean Ethnic Festival kicks off on Friday at the National Museum. Photo courtesy of Culture Ministry

 

The liveliness of this weekend’s Asean Ethnic Festival in Bangkok can’t hide the dire issues afflicting minorities

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1088606-not-all-fun-at-the-fair/

 

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Bodies of Italian, British climbers found on Pakistan's 'Killer Mountain'

 

FILE PHOTO: Snow packed mountain of northern Pakistan is seen in this July 14 2004 file photo. Picture taken July 14, 2004. REUTERS/Faisal Mahmood(PAKISTAN)/File Photo

 

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - The bodies of a British and Italian climber who went missing while ascending Pakistan's so-called "Killer Mountain" have been found, the Italian Ambassador to Pakistan said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1088607-bodies-of-italian-british-climbers-found-on-pakistans-killer-mountain/

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R. Kelly freed from Chicago jail after child support paid

By Gina Cherelus

 

FILE PHOTO: Grammy-winning R&B star R. Kelly arrives for a child support hearing at a Cook County courthouse in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. March 6, 2019. REUTERS/Kamil Krzaczynski/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Singer R. Kelly was released from a Chicago jail on Saturday after a child support payment of more than $161,000 was made to an ex-wife, police said, ending his second incarceration in two weeks after a prior arrest on sex assault charges.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1088608-r-kelly-freed-from-chicago-jail-after-child-support-paid/

 

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At least 15 killed in a nightclub shooting in violent Mexico state

 

A general view shows cars near a bar La Playa Men's Club where at least 13 people were killed and another seven wounded in a shooting at a bar early on Saturday in the city of Salamanca, Mexico March 9, 2019. REUTERS/Jesus Lara

 

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - At least 15 people were killed and another seven wounded in a shooting at a nightclub early on Saturday in Mexico's violence-wracked Guanajuato state, according to the local prosecutor's office.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1088609-at-least-15-killed-in-a-nightclub-shooting-in-violent-mexico-state/

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Sterling hat-trick sends Man City four clear of Liverpool

By Simon Evans

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Watford - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - March 9, 2019 Manchester City's Raheem Sterling in action with Watford's Daryl Janmaat Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

 

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - MANCHESTER CITY 3 WATFORD 1

 

Raheem Sterling struck a second half hat-trick as champions Manchester City put pressure on title rivals Liverpool with a 3-1 win over Watford at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1088610-sterling-hat-trick-sends-man-city-four-clear-of-liverpool/

 

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Ward-Prowse screamer caps spectacular Southampton comeback

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - March 9, 2019 Southampton's James Ward-Prowse celebrates scoring their second goal with Ryan Bertrand Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

 

(Reuters) - SOUTHAMPTON 2 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 1

 

Goals from Yan Valery and James Ward-Prowse conjured a spectacular comeback win for Southampton who stunned Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at St Mary's on Saturday after being completely outclassed in the first half.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1088611-ward-prowse-screamer-caps-spectacular-southampton-comeback/

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Perez double inspires remarkable Newcastle comeback

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Everton - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - March 9, 2019 Newcastle United's Ayoze Perez scores their third goal REUTERS/Scott Heppell

 

NEWCASTLE UNITED 3 EVERTON 2

 

Newcastle United produced a remarkable second-half fightback to overturn a two-goal deficit and beat Everton 3-2 to secure their fifth successive home win in a dramatic Premier League clash on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1088612-perez-double-inspires-remarkable-newcastle-comeback/

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Bournemouth end losing run to pile more misery on Huddersfield

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Huddersfield Town v AFC Bournemouth - John Smith's Stadium, Huddersfield, Britain - March 9, 2019 Bournemouth's Artur Boruc punches the ball Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough

 

HUDDERSFIELD TOWN 0 BOURNEMOUTH 2

 

Striker Callum Wilson and winger Ryan Fraser notched a goal and an assist each as Bournemouth cruised to a 2-0 win at Huddersfield Town on Saturday, ending a run of four Premier League games without a win.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1088614-bournemouth-end-losing-run-to-pile-more-misery-on-huddersfield/

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Cardiff keep up the fight with win over Hammers

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Cardiff City v West Ham United - Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Britain - March 9, 2019 Cardiff City's Oumar Niasse in action with West Ham's Lukasz Fabianski REUTERS/Rebecca Naden

 

(Reuters) - CARDIFF CITY 2 WEST HAM UNITED 0

 

Relegation-threatened Cardiff City earned three vital points with a 2-0 win over West Ham on Saturday, moving them within two points of 17th placed Burnley.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1088615-cardiff-keep-up-the-fight-with-win-over-hammers/

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Milestone Vardy double gives Leicester 3-1 win over Fulham

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Leicester City v Fulham - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - March 9, 2019 Leicester City's Jamie Vardy scores their second goal Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine

 

(Reuters) - LEICESTER CITY 3 FULHAM 1

 

Jamie Vardy scored his 100th and 101st goals for Leicester City to seal a 3-1 home Premier League win over Fulham on Saturday and give new manager Brendan Rodgers his win as manager of the club.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1088616-milestone-vardy-double-gives-leicester-3-1-win-over-fulham/

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Spectacular Knockaert strike breaks Palace resistance

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Crystal Palace v Brighton & Hove Albion - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - March 9, 2019 Brighton's Anthony Knockaert scores their second goal REUTERS/Peter Nicholls

 

(Reuters) - CRYSTAL PALACE 1 BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION 2

 

A moment of brilliance from Anthony Knockaert settled a fiercely contested local derby as Brighton & Hove Albion beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park to edge further clear from the Premier League relegation zone.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1088617-spectacular-knockaert-strike-breaks-palace-resistance/

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How challenges can be harnessed for GROWTH

By SOMLUCK SRIMALEE 
THE NATION WEEKEND

 

Opas Sripayak, CEO and Managing Director of LPN Development Plc

 

HAVING just shepherded LPN Development Plc through the developer’s designated Year of Change in 2018, Opas Sripayak is not one to spend much time looking back on the past. But the figures tell a story: when he took over at LPN in 2006, it had sales of Bt3 billion; they now top Bt10 billion and LPN is a top 10 player in the industry.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1088618-how-challenges-can-be-harnessed-for-growth/

 

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Partners aim for SWEET rewards

By Asina Pornwasin 
The Nation Weekend

 

 

Sugar industry to gain from hi-tech tools backing initiative for ‘precision farming’

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1088620-partners-aim-for-sweet-rewards/

 

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Thai embassy in KL overwhelmed with early voters

 

 

Over 4,000 Thai nationals working in Malaysia turned up at the Thai embassy in Kuala Lumpur today to cast their ballots in early voting. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1088621-thai-embassy-in-kl-overwhelmed-with-early-voters/