THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 14 Apr 2019

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Do not miss TOM GREEN with special guest STEPHEN K AMOS at the Lancaster Hotel on Saturday, 20th April. Act fast!  VIP tickets are already sold out, but standard tickets (1500 THB) are still available for purchase at: https://www.ticketflap.com/tomgreen-bkk19

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The week that was in Thailand news: The calamity that is so long a life in Thailand

 

 

To splash or not to splash, that is the question.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1094958-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-the-calamity-that-is-so-long-a-life-in-thailand/

 

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Songkran drink driving: 202 vehicles seized on first day

 

Image: Sanook

 

A government spokesman said that 202 vehicles were seized from drink drivers on Thursday, the recognized first day of the Songkran holidays. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1094951-songkran-drink-driving-202-vehicles-seized-on-first-day/

 

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Video: Arrests follow violence at Korat hospital

 

Image: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that police in the Huay Thalaeng area of Nakorn Ratchasima in Thailand's north east had made some arrests after a fight between rival gangs in a hospital.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1094953-video-arrests-follow-violence-at-korat-hospital/

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Eleven guns go missing from Thong Lo police station after "envelope" investigation

 

Image: Thai Rath - Caption: Eleven guns missing

 

Thai Rath reported that eleven guns had been stolen from a mail room on the third floor of Thong Lo police station in downtown Bangkok. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1094956-eleven-guns-go-missing-from-thong-lo-police-station-after-envelope-investigation/

 

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Video: Just desserts - no surprise as March driver has head on smash

 

Image: Daily News

 

Dash cam footage posted to the fan page of JS 100 Radio showed a pink Nissan March going completely the wrong way through heavy traffic on the Route 9 motorway. The driver points at something as they squeeze through the oncoming lanes in a 15 second clip.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1094949-video-just-desserts-no-surprise-as-march-driver-has-head-on-smash/

 

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TMD issues nationwide thunderstorm warning

By The Phuket News

 

The TMD has issued a nationwide thunderstorm warning. Image: NNT
 

PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a nationwide thunderstorm warning for today through to Tuesday (Apr 13-16) that includes Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi, Ranong, Trang and Satun.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1094999-tmd-issues-nationwide-thunderstorm-warning/

 

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Phuket suffers first road death for Songkran holidays 

By The Phuket News

 

A Summary of the deaths and accidents so far in Phuket during the Songkran holiday period was presented this morning (Apr 13). Photo: PR Dept
 

PHUKET: A Myanmar man has become the first fatality of Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign for the Songkran holidays.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095000-phuket-suffers-first-road-death-for-songkran-holidays/

 

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Nationwide Songkran celebrations move into high gear

By The Nation

 

Siam Square

 

Cultural activities and water fights marked the start of the Songkran festival, as tourists and local residents began celebrations for the Thai New Year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095045-nationwide-songkran-celebrations-move-into-high-gear/

 

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Bangkok goes quiet for Songkran

By The Nation

 

 

This is what Songkran Festival can do to Bangkok roads in the first morning of the traditional Thai New Year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095046-bangkok-goes-quiet-for-songkran/

 

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Patong fire damage estimated at B60mn

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The fire gutted nine buildings and caused about B60 million in damage. photo: Eakkapop Thongtub
 

PHUKET: The fire that broke out on the Patong beach road last night gutted nine four-storey units and caused about B60 million in damage, police have estimated.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095047-patong-fire-damage-estimated-at-b60mn/

 

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Phuket Town road repairs from installing cables underground to finish in October 

By Waranya Prompinpiras

 

The state of the roads in Phuket Town came under heavy criticism late last week. Photo: Thawat Chaisalee
 

PHUKET: The work to install power and communications cables underground and make new footpaths along Phang Nga Rd and Rassada Rd in Phuket Town will be complete by the end of October, Phuket City Municipality has announced.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095048-phuket-town-road-repairs-from-installing-cables-underground-to-finish-in-october/

 

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Officials inspect black water flowing onto Merlin Beach

By Waranya Prompinpiras

 

Photos posted on Facebook show wastewater flowing onto Merlin Beach in Patong. Photo: supplied
 

PHUKET: Banyad Horpetch, an officer from the Patong Municipality Sanitation Division, went to inspect Merlin Beach in Patong on Wednesday (Apr 10) after a complaint was made by a woman who posted a video on Facebook showing black water flowing onto the beach and into the sea.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095050-officials-inspect-black-water-flowing-onto-merlin-beach/

 

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Governor highlights water-transport safety for Songkran

By The Phuket News

 

Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana led an inspection of Rassada Pier this morning (Apr 13). Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana this morning led an inspection of Rassada Pier, the main terminal for tourists visiting nearby islands by boat, to highlight marine safety measures in place.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095051-governor-highlights-water-transport-safety-for-songkran/

 

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Phuket water reservoirs enough to last 33 days

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

Phuket's reservoirs have enough water to last 33 days, says the island’s water reserves chief. Photo: Waranya Prompinpiras
 

PHUKET: The last water remaining in the island’s three main reservoirs is enough to last 33 days, the Director of Phuket Provincial Irrigation Office (PPIO) has reported.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095053-phuket-water-reservoirs-enough-to-last-33-days/

 

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Somali security forces kill at least six people in Mogadishu

By Abdi Sheikh and Feisal Omar

 

People walk on a street among smoke from burning debris in Mogadishu, Somalia April 13, 2019 in this still image taken from a video obtained on social media. Wadani Xasan Cade via REUTERS

 

MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Somali security forces shot dead a rickshaw driver and his passenger in the capital on Saturday and killed another four people who were protesting against the shootings, witnesses and lawmakers said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095055-somali-security-forces-kill-at-least-six-people-in-mogadishu/

 

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Barton being investigated by police after incident at Barnsley

 

Soccer Football - League One - Sunderland v Fleetwood Town - Stadium of Light, Sunderland, Britain - September 8, 2018 Fleetwood Town Manager Joey Barton Action Images/Craig Brough

 

(Reuters) - South Yorkshire police said they were investigating an incident in the tunnel involving Fleetwood Town manager Joey Barton following an English League One (third-tier) match against Barnsley at Oakwell on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095057-barton-being-investigated-by-police-after-incident-at-barnsley/

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Lucas hat-trick helps Spurs to thrash Huddersfield

By Ken Ferris

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Huddersfield Town - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - April 13, 2019 Tottenham's Lucas Moura in action with Huddersfield Town's Chris Lowe REUTERS/Eddie Keogh

 

(Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur's Brazil forward Lucas Moura struck a superb hat-trick in a 4-0 win over relegated Huddersfield Town on Saturday to bolster the home side's hopes of a top-four finish in the Premier League.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095061-lucas-hat-trick-helps-spurs-to-thrash-huddersfield/

 

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Video: Man flattened as he's having a puff - but it's all smiles in the end!

 

Image: Sanook

 

CCTV from the Thepparak area south of Bangkok showed a man who was lucky to escape serious injury after a pick-up carrying a motorbike reversed over him. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095060-video-man-flattened-as-hes-having-a-puff-but-its-all-smiles-in-the-end/

 

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Brighton slip to humiliating defeat at home to Bournemouth

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v AFC Bournemouth - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - April 13, 2019 Bournemouth's Dan Gosling scores their first goal REUTERS/Hannah McKay

 

(Reuters) - A humiliating 5-0 defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday left Brighton & Hove Albion embroiled in a Premier League relegation battle.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095063-brighton-slip-to-humiliating-defeat-at-home-to-bournemouth/

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Redmond double helps Southampton beat timid Wolves 3-1

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Southampton v Wolverhampton Wanderers - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - April 13, 2019 Southampton's Nathan Redmond in action with Wolverhampton Wanderers' Willy Boly Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

 

(Reuters) - Southampton made a big step towards securing Premier League football next season after two first-half goals from Nathan Redmond steered them towards a 3-1 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095064-redmond-double-helps-southampton-beat-timid-wolves-3-1/

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Fulham dent Everton's Europa League hopes with 2-0 win

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Fulham v Everton - Craven Cottage, London, Britain - April 13, 2019 Everton's Andre Gomes in action with Fulham's Tom Cairney REUTERS/Ian Walton

 

LONDON, (Reuters) - Relegated Fulham dealt Everton's hopes of Europa League action next season a heavy blow at Craven Cottage on Saturday as they beat their visitors 2-0 with goals from captain Tom Cairney and Ryan Babel.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095065-fulham-dent-evertons-europa-league-hopes-with-2-0-win/

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Canadian tourist dies after falling from zipline in Chiang Mai

 

Image: Manager

 

A Canadian fell to his death while on zip line in Chiang Mai on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095066-canadian-tourist-dies-after-falling-from-zipline-in-chiang-mai/

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Wood double gives Burnley win over Cardiff in relegation scrap

By Simon Evans

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Burnley v Cardiff City - Turf Moor, Burnley, Britain - April 13, 2019 Cardiff City's Bruno Ecuele Manga in action with Burnley's Chris Wood REUTERS/Andrew Yates

 

BURNLEY, England, (Reuters) - Chris Wood scored twice as Burnley virtually assured Premier League safety with a 2-0 win over fellow strugglers Cardiff City on Saturday which left the Welsh club deep in relegation trouble and their manager Neil Warnock fuming.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095068-wood-double-gives-burnley-win-over-cardiff-in-relegation-scrap/

 

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Two Pogba penalties earn sluggish United win over West Ham

By Peter Hall

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v West Ham United - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - April 13, 2019 Manchester United's Paul Pogba celebrates scoring their second goal Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine

 

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Two Paul Pogba penalties earned lethargic Manchester United a 2-1 victory over West Ham United in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095070-two-pogba-penalties-earn-sluggish-united-win-over-west-ham/

 

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Tropical storms forecast to hit Songkran

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BANGKOK, 13 April 2019 (NNT) – The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of tropical storms, thunderstorms, strong winds and hailstorms occuring during Songkran celebrations April 13 to April 16.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1094930-songkran-storm-warning-for-upper-thailand-from-13th-to-16th-april/page/2/?tab=comments#comment-14041016

 

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Police warn driving drunk and causing deaths might be charged with intentional murders

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BANGKOK, 13 April 2019 (NNT) - The deputy National Police commissioner general has warned that any motorists who might be driving drunk and caused deaths to others might be faced with intentional murder charges.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095073-police-warn-driving-drunk-and-causing-deaths-might-be-charged-with-intentional-murders/

 

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Social security covers emergency treatment at any hospital this Songkran

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK, 13 April 2019 (NNT) - Holiday travellers this Songkran can rest assured they can go to the closest hospital in case of an emergency, knowing that the medical fee for the first 72 hours of emergency treatment is covered under the terms of Social Security.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095074-social-security-covers-emergency-treatment-at-any-hospital-this-songkran/

 

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NCPO invokes Article 44 to help digital TV and mobile operators

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BANGKOK, 13 April 2019 (NNT) - The Chief of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has invoked Section 44 to help 22 digital TV operators to return their licenses. Operators who have not yet paid the last two concession fee installments will be exempted from paying if they want to quit the business.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095075-ncpo-invokes-article-44-to-help-digital-tv-and-mobile-operators/

 

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Police targets fake news spruikers on social media

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK, 13 April 2019 (NNT) - After the transfer of former immigration bureau chief Pol Lt Gen Surachet Hakpan to work as a special advisor to the Prime Minister’s Office, the government has detected online attempts to spread fake news discrediting certain persons. The general public is advised to note this information with discretion and avoid sharing any fake information that could lead to legal prosecution.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095076-police-targets-fake-news-spruikers-on-social-media/