THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 22 Mar 2019

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Acquittal of five policeman in 1990 murder case upheld

By The Nation

 

 

The Supreme Court on Friday acquitted all five defendants, including a former top police chief, of the murder of a Saudi businessman in 1990.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1090949-acquittal-of-five-policeman-in-1990-murder-case-upheld/

 

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American drug suspect impersonated ‘Mr Thomas’ for 25 years, arrested in Chiang Mai

By The Thaiger

 

PHOTOS: Surachate Hakparn, Immigration Bureau

 

A 67 year old American man, wanted as a drug suspect, has been arrested in Chiang Mai this week. He had been living under the identity of another person with whom he shared a similar face, for more than 25 years.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1090952-american-drug-suspect-impersonated-‘mr-thomas’-for-25-years-arrested-in-chiang-mai/

 

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British husband of "Lady of the Hills" confirmed as teaching English in Kanchanaburi

 

 

The director of Rajabhat University has told the Thai media that David Armitage - the British husband of "Lady of the Hills" woman Lamduan Seekanya - is working at the university on a rolling contract.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1090969-british-husband-of-lady-of-the-hills-confirmed-as-teaching-english-in-kanchanaburi/

 

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Thais urged to get flu shot

By The Nation

 

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Thais are being urged to get an influenza vaccination as almost 100,000 people have been infected so far this year and at least six have died. 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1090978-thais-urged-to-get-flu-shot/

 

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Taco Bell's 500th international store to open in Bangkok

By The Nation

 

 

Taco Bell has chosen Bangkok as the home of their milestone 500th international restaurant.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1090979-taco-bells-500th-international-store-to-open-in-bangkok/

 

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Trapped retired teacher rescued from drainage pipe

By Somkid Phrommee 
The Nation

 

 

A 61-year-old retired teacher, who claimed to have been trapped in a roadside drainage pipe since Wednesday, was rescued on Friday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1090980-trapped-retired-teacher-rescued-from-drainage-pipe/

 

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Thai Vietjet ups flights to Da Lat, Da Nang

By The Nation

 

 

Thai Vietjet ups flights to Da Lat, Da Nang The Nation Thai Vietjet is increasing its flights to the top Vietnamese destinations of Da Lat and Da Nang to meet rising demand and offer more flexibility and convenience to passengers.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1090984-thai-vietjet-ups-flights-to-da-lat-da-nang/

 

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Warning over dangerous smog in Mae Hong Son

By The Nation

 

 

Mae Hong Son is facing dangerous air pollution, with PM2.5 levels reaching a critical level.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1090985-warning-over-dangerous-smog-in-mae-hong-son/

 

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Call to improve safety as health officials face threats, assaults

By Kawintra Jisue 
The Nation

 

 

Health officials in Thailand have been subjected to numerous threats and assaults in the past decade while doing their job.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1090986-call-to-improve-safety-as-health-officials-face-threats-assaults/

 

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In Thailand's restive deep south, election stirs rare enthusiasm

By Panu Wongcha-um

 

Supporters hold campaign posters at a pro-government Palang Pracharat Party rally in Narathiwat province in Thailand's Deep South region, Thailand, March 17, 2019. REUTERS/Panu Wongcha-um

 

YALA, Thailand (Reuters) - Pateemoh Poh-itaeda-oh, 39, has lost four family members to violence in Thailand's deep south, where a Muslim separatist movement has fought against rule from Bangkok for 15 years.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1090988-in-thailands-restive-deep-south-election-stirs-rare-enthusiasm/

 

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Pheu Thai Party appeals for landslide victory

By Jintana Panyaarvudh 
The Nation

 

 

The Pheu Thai Party has pleaded with voters to cast their ballots for all of the party's 250 constituency candidates in Sunday's general election.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1090989-pheu-thai-party-appeals-for-landslide-victory/

 

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Thai police arrest South Korean financial crimes fugitive

By Kornkamon Aksorndej 
The Nation

 

 

Thai immigration police has detained a South Korean man wanted in his own country for financial crimes.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1090991-thai-police-arrest-south-korean-financial-crimes-fugitive/

 

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