THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 15 Apr 2019

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U.S. to use all economic, political tools to hold Maduro accountable - Pompeo

 

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks to the media next to Colombia’s President Ivan Duque, during a news conference at a warehouse where international humanitarian aid for Venezuela is being stored, near La Unidad cross-border bridge between Colombia and Venezuela in Cucuta, Colombia April 14, 2019. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez 

 

BOGOTA (Reuters) - The United States will use all economic and political tools at its disposal to hold Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accountable for his country's crisis and will make clear to Cuba and Russia they will pay a price for supporting him, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095188-us-to-use-all-economic-political-tools-to-hold-maduro-accountable-pompeo/

 

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Navy files report against ‘seasteading’ structure off Phuket

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

The Royal Thai Navy has filed a report against an American/Thai couple for their ‘seasteading’ structure off the coast of Phuket.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095153-phuket-‘seasteaders’-told-to-pack-up-and-go-home/?do=findComment&comment=14043984

 

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Songkran carnage: Drunk driver detained after death of man in Ratchaburi - wife critical

 

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One man died and his wife is in a critical condition after a pick-up driven by a drunk driver slammed into a motorcycle with sidecar on the way back from a market in Ratchaburi on Sunday. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095194-songkran-carnage-drunk-driver-detained-after-death-of-man-in-ratchaburi-wife-critical/

 

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When "Mr Lustful" met the cops - it's all smiles but the charge could be serious

 

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A Songkran reveler dubbed "Mr Lustful" in the media was soon in custody after being featured on social media on Saturday. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095199-when-mr-lustful-met-the-cops-its-all-smiles-but-the-charge-could-be-serious/

 

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Pro-democracy coalition’s fears ease after momentary blip

By KAS CHANWANPEN 
THE NATION

 

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THE POWER struggle continues unabated after last month’s election with both the anti- and pro-junta groups battling neck and neck to form a coalition government, while the Election Commission (EC) has failed to announce the allocation of Lower House seats even three weeks after the vote.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095200-pro-democracy-coalition’s-fears-ease-after-momentary-blip/

 

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New approach urged to protect the elderly

By THE NATION

 

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Foundation seeks a system of protection for the country’s 11 million seniors.

 

IN RESPONSE to a study that found the rights of seniors being violated as the nation officially becomes an ageing society, the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) and allies are calling on the authorities to create a system of protection for the elderly. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095201-new-approach-urged-to-protect-the-elderly/

 

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Water situation worrying

By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM 
THE NATION

 

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Minister warns of severe shortage under impact of El Nino if people do not use their resources prudently.

 

THE GOVERNMENT has ordered all relevant agencies to be cautious in managing the country’s water supplies and also urged people to use water wisely, as the prospects of a severe drought appear on the horizon.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095202-water-situation-worrying/

 

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"We'll give family one million baht" for death of Canadian tourist says owner

 

Caption: "Zipline" shut down

 

Thai media reported that an investigation was underway at Flight of the Gibbon in Mae Orn district of Chiang Mai. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095206-well-give-family-one-million-baht-for-death-of-canadian-tourist-says-owner/

 

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Monk "transferred" after giving mentally ill guy a good kicking

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A monk has just gone from one temple to another after he kicked a mentally ill man who hurt his son. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095210-monk-transferred-after-giving-mentally-ill-guy-a-good-kicking/

 

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Drunk-driving the culprit as accidents see a sharp spike

By THE NATION

 

 

The number of road accidents saw a sharp increase on the third of the “Seven Dangerous Days” of Songkran this year, as more people were found to be driving under the influence of alcohol besides being guilty of speeding.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095212-drunk-driving-the-culprit-as-accidents-see-a-sharp-spike/

 

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Thai group to help Laos fight liver fluke after success in Northeast

By THE NATION

 

 

HAVING experienced success in the Northeast, Thailand has expanded its Cholangiocarcinoma Screening and Care Programme (CASCAP) to help risky groups in neighbouring Laos, Narong Kantikaew, a physician from Khon Kaen University, said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095215-thai-group-to-help-laos-fight-liver-fluke-after-success-in-northeast/

 

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Happy Songkran as much of the nation DRIVES DRUNK

 

Caption: Drunk driving arrests go through the roof

 

A government spokesman painted a lovely picture of Songran being happily enjoyed nationwide. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095217-happy-songkran-as-much-of-the-nation-drives-drunk/

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Would be rapist nabbed on dormitory roof after uni student fights back

 

Caption: It ended on the roof

 

Police in downtown Sakon Nakorn in Thailand's north east apprehended a would be rapist from the roof of a  dormitory building housing female university students. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095221-would-be-rapist-nabbed-on-dormitory-roof-after-uni-student-fights-back/

 

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Pattaya party poopers! Cops call a halt to Beach Road Songkran fun at 8pm

 

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The Pattaya News reported that the local cops called a halt to Songkran celebrations in an area of Beach Road at 8pm last night. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095224-pattaya-party-poopers-cops-call-a-halt-to-beach-road-songkran-fun-at-8pm/

 

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Justice for Billy: Time for Thailand to Account for Activist’s Disappearance

By The Nation

 

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Wednesday, April 17, marks five long years since Pholachi “Billy” Rakchongcharoen was seen being taken into custody by Kaengkrachan National Park officials.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095225-justice-for-billy-time-for-thailand-to-account-for-activist’s-disappearance/

 

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Ice in the Songkran water: Mum goes to cops in Lampang as son needs 38 stitches

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A mother in Lampang in Thailand's north went to report to police after her ten year old son needed 38 stitches in a head wound.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095227-ice-in-the-songkran-water-mum-goes-to-cops-in-lampang-as-son-needs-38-stitches/

 

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Report filed against Italian expat following Phuket boat collision

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

Relatives of a seriously injured fisherman have filed a report with the Chalong Police relating to an Italian expat who was allegedly helming a boat that collided with a long-tail fishing boat yesterday off Rawai, Phuket.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095167-italian-expat-involved-in-phuket-boat-collision-that-leaves-local-fisherman-74-with-serious-injuries/?do=findComment&comment=14044711

 

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Jomtien beach vendors SLAMMED online! “There are no tourists because of you!”

 

Picture: Sophon

 

Several posts slamming a Jomtien beach operator appeared on Thai social media. 

 

Source: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095230-jomtien-beach-vendors-slammed-online-“there-are-no-tourists-because-of-you”/

 

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Community forest fires in Phayao now under control

By The Nation

 

File photo : Forest fires in Payao on April 7.

 

Local residents joined authorities and rescuers in attempting to put out the fires in community forests in Phayao’s Muang district on Sunday night.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095242-community-forest-fires-in-phayao-now-under-control/

 

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New rash of forest fires in the North likely to be arson, Army says

By Nathawat Laping 
The Nation

 

 

Some 1,000 officials and volunteers have joined up to battle a major forest fire, which turned the mountainous area overlapping Chiang Mai's Muang and Mae Chan districts into an inferno that brings to mind scenes in apocalypse movies.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095245-new-rash-of-forest-fires-in-the-north-likely-to-be-arson-army-says/

 

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Phuket Songkran road accident toll climbs to two dead

By The Phuket News

 

The driver, Adisak Thanon, 34, later died from internal injuries sustained in the impact. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: The driver of a water truck that slammed into a roadside boulder on the steep hill to Nakalay, north of Patong yesterday (April 14), has died, becoming the second fatality on the island during the Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign for the Songkran holidays.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095246-phuket-songkran-road-accident-toll-climbs-to-two-dead/

 

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Transport Co prepares extra buses

 

   

BANGKOK, 15 April 2019 (NNT) - The Transport Company Limited has announced that it has prepared 2,000 extra intercity bus services a day, as more people are expected to use public transport during the Songkran festival.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095247-transport-co-prepares-extra-buses/

 

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Ecuador's president says Assange tried to use its embassy to spy

 

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is handled by Metropolitan Police officers during his arrest and taken into custody following the Ecuadorian government's termination of asylum, in London, Britain April 11, 2019 in this image obtained from social media. Adrian Cotterill/Daily Dooh via REUTERS

 

LONDON (Reuters) - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange repeatedly violated his asylum conditions and tried to use the Ecuadorian embassy in London as a centre for spying, Ecuador's President Lenin Moreno told Britain's Guardian newspaper.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095250-ecuadors-president-says-assange-tried-to-use-its-embassy-to-spy/

 

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Deadline to register medical marijuana May 19, FDA chief says

By The Nation

 

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Individuals and organizations currently in possession of marijuana for medical use are to notify the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the drug before May 19, FDA secretary-general Dr Tares Krassanairawiwong said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095253-deadline-to-register-medical-marijuana-may-19-fda-chief-says/

 

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Inside job suspected as probe opens into 11 guns missing from Thong Lor police station

By Jessada Chantharak 
The Nation

 

 

 

National police chief Pol General Chakthip Chaijinda has instructed officers to speedily investigate the case of 11 guns that went missing from Bangkok’s Thong Lor police station in what is suspected to have been an inside job, Metropolitan Police Division 5 chief Pol Maj-General Mongkol Warunno said on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095273-inside-job-suspected-as-probe-opens-into-11-guns-missing-from-thong-lor-police-station/

 

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Praying for an auspicious New Year

By Tanachai Pramarnpanich 
The Nation 

 

 

To mark the beginning of the traditional New Year, thousands visited Lak Muang or the City Pillar Shrine in Bangkok on Sunday to pray for good luck.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095274-praying-for-an-auspicious-new-year/

 

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Game of Thrones: What did people make of its return?

 

Jon Snow: He knows something

 

Game Of Thrones returned for its eighth and final season on Monday morning after a near two-year absence.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095275-game-of-thrones-what-did-people-make-of-its-return/

 

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Benedict Cumberbatch hits cyclist with flash ‘Lamborghini’ and gets SLAPPED by his victim

By Jonathan Reilly and Danny De Vaal

 

Benedict Cumberbatch was slapped in the face by a cyclist he had knocked off his bike / GETTY - CONTRIBUTOR

 

BENEDICT Cumberbatch knocked down a cyclist with his car on a country lane — and was then slapped by his victim.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095276-benedict-cumberbatch-hits-cyclist-with-flash-‘lamborghini’-and-gets-slapped-by-his-victim/

 

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Tributes paid to veteran comedian who died on stage during gig

By Euronews

 

 

Tributes have been paid to a veteran British stand-up comedian who reportedly died on stage during a gig.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095277-tributes-paid-to-veteran-comedian-who-died-on-stage-during-gig/

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Thailand-born stateless boy gets his Thai ID card

By The Nation

 

 

So-called "rootless" people, those who were born in Thailand but abandoned at birth and thus have no Thai identification number or household document, can now file for birth certificates and apply for Thai nationality, according to a new law that has been published in the Royal Gazette and comes into effect this week.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095292-thailand-born-stateless-boy-gets-his-thai-id-card/