THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 6 Apr 2019

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SURVEY: Expat motor vehicle ownership in Thailand

 

 

Thaivisa is trying to get a better understanding of car ownership amongst expats in Thailand.

 

If you own a car in Thailand or are thinking about buying a new car, please take a moment to complete the survey here: https://kwiksurveys.com/s/8bJ0w8mo

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Thousands rally in Mali to protest ethnic violence

 

People gather to protest the government and international forces' failure to stem rising ethnic and jihadist violence, in the Malian capital of Bamako, Mali April 5, 2019. REUTERS/Matthieu Rosier

 

BAMAKO (Reuters) - Thousands rallied in the Malian capital Bamako on Friday to protest at the failure of the government and international peacekeepers to stem rising ethnic and jihadist violence, notably the massacre of around 160 villagers last month.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1093684-thousands-rally-in-mali-to-protest-ethnic-violence/

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Boeing to reduce 737 production in wake of MAX crashes - statement

 

FILE PHOTO: An aerial photo shows Boeing 737 MAX airplanes parked at the Boeing Factory in Renton, Washington, U.S. March 21, 2019. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson/File Photo

 

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Boeing Co plans to cut the rate of its 737 production to 42 airplanes per month from 52 as it works to manage the grounding of its MAX aircraft in the wake of two deadly crashes, Chief Executive Officer Dennis Muilenburg said in a statement on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1093685-boeing-to-reduce-737-production-in-wake-of-max-crashes-statement/

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World Bank board elects U.S. Treasury's Malpass as next president

By David Lawder

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump introduces the U.S. candidate in election for the next President of the World Bank David Malpass at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 6, 2019. REUTERS/Jim Young/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - David Malpass, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the World Bank, won unanimous approval from the institution's executive board on Friday, continuing the 73-year tradition of an American running the world's largest development lender.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1093686-world-bank-board-elects-us-treasurys-malpass-as-next-president/

 

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Ethiopian crash report highlights sensors, software, leaves questions

By Jason Neely and Eric M. Johnson

 

FILE PHOTO - Ethiopian Federal policemen stand at the scene of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET 302 plane crash, near the town of Bishoftu, southeast of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia March 11, 2019. REUTERS/Tiksa Negeri/File Photo

 

ADDIS ABABA/SEATTLE (Reuters) - Faulty sensor readings and multiple automatic commands to push down the nose of a Boeing plane contributed to last month's fatal crash in Ethiopia, leaving the crew struggling to regain control, according to a preliminary accident report.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1093687-ethiopian-crash-report-highlights-sensors-software-leaves-questions/

 

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U.S. attorney general orders probe into mistreatment of gay employees

By Sarah N. Lynch

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Attorney General William Barr delivers remarks at a Justice Department African American History Month event in Washington, U.S., February 26, 2019. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Attorney General William Barr said he was ordering certain Justice Department offices to investigate possible discrimination targeting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees after an internal gay affinity group complained of low morale.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1093691-us-attorney-general-orders-probe-into-mistreatment-of-gay-employees/

 

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Liverpool leave it late to reclaim top spot

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Southampton v Liverpool - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - April 5, 2019 Liverpool's Jordan Henderson scores their third goal Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

 

SOUTHAMPTON 1 LIVERPOOL 3

 

April 5 (Reuters) - Late goals by Mohamed Salah and Jordan Henderson earned Liverpool a crucial 3-1 victory at Southampton to move them back to the top of the Premier League on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1093692-liverpool-leave-it-late-to-reclaim-top-spot/

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Taxi causes nine-vehicle carnage on Patong Hill

By Waranya Prompinpiras

 

The Toyota Alphard Vellfire taxi that caused the multi-vehicle accident on Patong Hill on Thursday (Apr 4). Photo: Patong Municipality
 

PHUKET: A taxi driver carrying tourists from the UAE was involved in a multi-vehicle crash yesterday morning (Apr 4) on Patong Hill.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1093694-taxi-causes-nine-vehicle-carnage-on-patong-hill/

 

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Asean finance ministers push for financial service liberalisation under RCEP

By The Nation

 

 

“We reiterate our commitment to strengthening Asean’s partnership with regional partners. We aim to conclude the financial services annex of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership [RCEP] negotiation by the end of 2019,” a joint statement from Asean finance ministers and central bank governors’ meeting read.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1093695-asean-finance-ministers-push-for-financial-service-liberalisation-under-rcep/

 

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Myanmar, Bangladesh on common ground regarding Rohingya repatriation: Don

By Supalak Ganjanakhundee 
The Nation

 

Thai foreign minister Don Pramudwinai

 

Bangladesh and Myanmar have both shown positive signs of repatriating thousands of Rohingya refugees, Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1093696-myanmar-bangladesh-on-common-ground-regarding-rohingya-repatriation-don/

 

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Getting active with Virgin

By The Nation

 

 

Virgin Active, a leading health and fitness club operator led by Christian Mason, managing director of Virgin Active Southeast Asia, and Dr Vutravee Charuvatana, left, country manager Virgin Active Thailand, launch their eight club, Virgin Active 101, in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1093698-getting-active-with-virgin/

 

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Splendours of the South

By Khetsirin Pholdhampalit 
The Nation Weekend 
Phang Nga 

 

Travellers take photos in front of a mural painted by Alex Face and explore the city of Phang Nga in a song thaew, the local distinctive taxi.

 

Taking a gustatory journey through Phang Nga province

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1093701-splendours-of-the-south/

 

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Tourists 'threatened with death penalty' for taking selfies on beach in Thailand

By Danya Bazaraa News Reporter

 

Posing for a photo on the notorious beach

 

Airport chiefs have expressed concern about people on a popular beach close to Phuket International Airport distracting pilots

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1093702-tourists-threatened-with-death-penalty-for-taking-selfies-on-beach-in-thailand/

 

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Thailand cave: Boys 'sedated with ketamine' during rescue

By Lucia Binding, news reporter

 

Boys from the under-16 soccer team were sedated with ketamine during the rescue from a cave

 

The 12 boys who were rescued from a cave in Thailand had to be sedated with the horse tranquilliser ketamine, according to a medical report.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1093703-thailand-cave-boys-sedated-with-ketamine-during-rescue/

 

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Somkid orders Ministry of Commerce to stimulate national economy

Tarin Angskul

 

 

BANGKOK, 5 April 2019 (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has ordered the Ministry of Commerce to stimulate the national economy particularly regarding grassroots level to cope with the costs of living and farm goods prices in the face of the volatile global economy.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1093704-somkid-orders-ministry-of-commerce-to-stimulate-national-economy/

 

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Bangkok, NBTC set to move all communication cables underground in 2 years

Tarin Angskul

 

 

BANGKOK, 5 April 2019 (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has joined with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission in a campaign to relocate communication cables underground within two years, helping to improve the urban landscape and public safety.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1093705-bangkok-nbtc-set-to-move-all-communication-cables-underground-in-2-years/

 

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Vietnam records influx of real estate investment from Japan

Pichanan Inpota

 

 

Tokyo (VNA) – Vietnam is welcoming a strong wave of investment in the property market from Japanese businesses, TMS Homes General Director Nguyen Xuan Huong said on April 4.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1093706-vietnam-records-influx-of-real-estate-investment-from-japan/

 

 

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A true taste of Japan

By Kupluthai Pungkanon 
The Nation Weekend

 

 

Open less than a year, Hinoki already has a reputation for offering some of the freshest fish in town

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1093711-a-true-taste-of-japan/

 

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In coronation waters, divinity flows

By The Nation Weekend

 

Buri Ram Governor Theerawat Wuttikul collects sacred water from Wat Klang in a rehearsal on April 3. The actual ceremony of collecting water from 107 different sources in 76 provinces will take place on Saturday.

 

Sacred waters from across the nation will be used to purify, anoint the monarch

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1075563-thai-king-to-be-crowned-in-coronation-ceremonies-may-4-6-palace/?do=findComment&comment=14014709

 

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Democracy in decline

By Kanjana Lao 
Nation Graphics 

 

Nation Graphics/Kanjana Lao

 

Thailand is among 50 countries ranked “not free” in terms of political rights and civil liberties.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1093714-democracy-in-decline/

 

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Drunk and reckless drivers face maximum penalties during Songkran

 

 

Drunk, reckless and speeding drivers, as well as those riding motorcycles without crash helmets, will face maximum penalties permissible by law during the Songkran festival, which starts next week, said Defence Ministry spokesman Lt-Gen Kongcheep Tantrawanich today.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1093720-drunk-and-reckless-drivers-face-maximum-penalties-during-songkran/

 

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“Most Democrats want to join Palang Pracharat-led coalition”

 

 

A group of Democrat party members, including several former MPs and newly-elected candidates, want the party to join a pro-Prayut Palang Pracharat coalition government, according to Democrat party deputy leader Thavorn Senniam.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1093721-“most-democrats-want-to-join-palang-pracharat-led-coalition”/

 

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Korn in mid of Democrats’ “soul-searching”

 

Photo from Korn Chatikavanij FB

Because of his height and good look, Korn Chatikavanij is an outstanding man. In politics, though, he is the sort of men who let many people, including those less qualified, fly overhead. Abhisit Vejjajiva’s resignation from the Democrat Party’s helm may, however, push Korn to the forefront where he will need to mix his academic and financially knowledgeable aura with an old-fashioned political approach which is something he is less comfortable with.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1093722-korn-in-mid-of-democrats’-“soul-searching”/

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A conversation with Tannia Tanwarin Sukkhapisit Thailand’s first transgender MP

 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1093729-a-conversation-with-tannia-tanwarin-sukkhapisit-thailand’s-first-transgender-mp/

 

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Sex, drugs and no easy way out: Leading Thai artists tackles challenging issues

By Phatarawadee Phataranawik 
The Nation Weekend 

 

 

‘It’s complicated,’ says the artist who got Prayut and Thaksin to ‘shake hands’, now tackling other issues

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1093730-sex-drugs-and-no-easy-way-out-leading-thai-artists-tackles-challenging-issues/

 

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Search on in Koh Pangan as Brit man reported missing

 

Image: Manager

 

A British man has been reported missing in Koh Pangan

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1093737-search-on-in-koh-pangan-as-brit-man-reported-missing/

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DPM Somkid: Expanding tourism relies on the Chinese and Indians

 

Image: Daily News

 

Deputy Prime Minister and economist Somkid Jatusripitak met with the TAT yesterday to urge them to drive tourism forward in the next three to four months despite a difficult economic outlook. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1093738-dpm-somkid-expanding-tourism-relies-on-the-chinese-and-indians/

 

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Pattaya Beware! Fake policeman on the loose

 

Image: The Pattaya News

 

The Pattaya News reported that there is a fake policeman on the loose in the area.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1093740-pattaya-beware-fake-policeman-on-the-loose/

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No charges yet in death of toddler found in On Nut apartment

 

Image: Daily News

 

Klong Tan police in Bangkok said they are still investigating the mysterious death of a young child in an apartment in On Nut Soi 17.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1093741-no-charges-yet-in-death-of-toddler-found-in-on-nut-apartment/

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Seven face jail for defaming the Election Commission by sharing fake news

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

Police in Bangkok have named seven suspects charged with defaming the election commission by sharing fake news regarding committee changes via Facebook.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1093744-seven-face-jail-for-defaming-the-election-commission-by-sharing-fake-news/