THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 18 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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Sea-home pioneer’s visa cancelled

By The Nation

 

 

 

An American bitcoin investor who set up a floating “seasteading” structure off the coast of Phuket has had his visa revoked and he was put on a blacklist after the Thai Navy accused him of violating the country's sovereignty by building a waterborne homestead.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095623-sea-home-pioneer’s-visa-cancelled/

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348 die in Songkran road carnage

By The Nation

 

 

A total of 348 people were killed and 3,176 others wounded in 3,068 road accidents during the first six days of the “seven dangerous days” of Songkran, said the Road Safety Operations Centre (RSOC) on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095592-348-die-in-songkran-road-carnage/

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Victimisation of rivals dangerous, junta warned

By KAS CHANWANPEN 
THE NATION

 

 

Future forward’s piyabutr pleads innocence and hints his party is being targeted because of its rapid rise.
 

WHILE MEMBERS of pro-democracy parties continue to be targeted with suspected politically motivated lawsuits, a political scientist yesterday warned this tactic of eliminating political rivals might backfire and lead to a legitimacy crisis later.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095644-victimisation-of-rivals-dangerous-junta-warned/

 

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From movies to marriage, first Thai transgender MP wants change

By Rina Chandran

 

Tanwarin Sukkhapisit, Thailand's first transgender member of parliament, reads notes of support for the Future Forward Party in Bangkok, 11 April, 2019. Thomson Reuters Foundation/Rina Chandran

 

BANGKOK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - When Tanwarin Sukkhapisit's film about life as a transgender father was banned for "violating the moral values of society", it spurred the self-taught filmmaker to join politics - and become Thailand's first transgender member of parliament.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095646-from-movies-to-marriage-first-thai-transgender-mp-wants-change/

 

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Third runway approved for main airport

By THE NATION

 

Suvarnabhumi International Airport

 

A PROPOSED third runway for Suvarnabhumi International Airport has cleared the final hurdle, with the Cabinet yesterday approving the Bt21.8 billion project.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095647-third-runway-approved-for-suvarnabhumi-airport/

 

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$2 bn trade goal spurs talks with Turkey

By THE NATION

 

The fifth meeting between Thailand and Turkey occurred between 10 to 12 April at Ankara, the Republic of Turkey.

 

TRADE officials expect bilateral trade with Turkey to reach US$2 billion in 2020 as they expressed confidence that a free-trade deal with Ankara can be wrapped up early next year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095648-2-bn-trade-goal-spurs-talks-with-turkey/

 

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Cause of Thai teen’s death in Tokyo remains a mystery

By The Nation

 

 

NETIZENS in Thailand and Japan yesterday reacted with shock and grief to news that a Thai teenager had been found dead after disappearing from his Tokyo hotel room two days ago.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095649-cause-of-thai-teen’s-death-in-tokyo-remains-a-mystery/

 

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Chiang Rai fires mostly contained; locals urged to report arsonists

By Natthawat Laping 
The Nation 

 

 

THE HUGE FIRE, which this week turned Doi Jorakhe into an inferno and destroyed more than 1,000 rai (160 hectares) of forestland, has been contained with most hot spots put out, deputy governor Narong Rojjanasothorn said yesterday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095650-chiang-rai-fires-mostly-contained-locals-urged-to-report-arsonists/

 

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Agencies vow to help Decha in his mission

By Pratch Rujivanarom 
The Nation 

 

 

AUTHORITIES have promised to support Decha Siriphat, a prominent traditional medicine practitioner, in his efforts to develop and distribute cannabinoid medicines to those in need.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095651-agencies-vow-to-help-decha-in-his-mission/

 

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PM defends DNA collection in deep South

By Chularat Saengpassa, 
Nattapat Promkaew 
The Nation

 

file photo : Officials collect DNA samples from military conscripts in Yala’s Yaha district earlier this month.

 

Rights foundation hits back, saying it is a clear violation of human rights, data can be misused.

 

PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday that DNA samples were being collected from Army conscripts in the restive South for national security, and denied it was a violation of their rights. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095652-pm-defends-dna-collection-in-deep-south/

 

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NBTC stresses deadline for responses to relief measures

By Sirivish Toomgum 
The Nation

 

Takorn Tantasith, secretary-general, NBTC

 

THE National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) yesterday urged all telecom operators and digital TV licence holders wishing to take up relief measures to inform the regulator by May 10.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095654-nbtc-stresses-deadline-for-responses-to-relief-measures/

 

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Analysis: Everyone is biding time in tight political race

 

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It is no surprise that New Economics Party leader Mingkwan Sangsuwan was rumored over the weekend to have agreed to join the Palang Pracharat alliance. It is also no surprise that he has immediately come out to deny it, albeit not as flatly as the Pheu Thai camp would have liked. The post-election climate dictates just that.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095657-analysis-everyone-is-biding-time-in-tight-political-race/

 

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PM not satisfied with Songkran road accidents toll

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is unhappy with the number of fatal road accidents during the Songkran holiday, even though there were fewer casualties compared to previous years.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095658-pm-prayut-not-satisfied-with-songkran-road-accidents-toll/

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Officers inspect Karon Beach following complaints of sun lounge zoning

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

Officers  inspected Karon Beach after they have received a complaint that beach sun lounges were creeping back and taking more than the 10 percent regulation zoning. The ubiquitous white plastic lounge chairs, that used to cover up vast swathes of Phuket’s popular beaches were all but banned when the NCPO took over government in 2014. Since, 10 percent zones have been permitted on most west coast beaches.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095659-officers-inspect-karon-beach-following-complaints-of-sun-lounge-zoning/

 

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STYLE Bangkok kicks off at BITEC Bang Na

 

   

BANGKOK, 18 April 2019 (NNT) -The Ministry of Commerce accelerates the organization of activities to drive exports. Today, STYLE Bangkok kicked off at BITEC Bang Na. The fair comprises three events which feature lifestyle products to meet the demands of buyers in all product groups. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095660-style-bangkok-kicks-off-at-bitec-bang-na/

 

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Oil consumption rises 4-5% during Songkran festival

 

   

BANGKOK, 18 April 2019 (NNT) - The Department of Energy Businesses has disclosed that domestic oil consumption has risen by four to five percent during the Songkran festival or from April 12 until April 17, mostly due to journeys between the provinces and Bangkok for the long holiday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095661-oil-consumption-rises-4-5-during-songkran-festival/

 

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Commerce Ministry seeks export of bananas, pineapples, and pork under Japan-Thailand Economic Partnership

 

   

BANGKOK, 18 April 2019 (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce is promoting the competitive export of bananas, pineapples and pork under the Japan-Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement in which import tariffs are exempted.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095662-commerce-ministry-seeks-export-of-bananas-pineapples-and-pork-under-japan-thailand-economic-partnership/

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At least 28 killed in Madeira tourist bus accident

By Catarina Demony

 

People stand next to the wreckage of a bus after an accident in Canico, in the Portuguese Island of Madeira, April 17, 2019. REUTERS/Duarte Sa

 

LISBON (Reuters) - At least 28 people, most of them German tourists, died and 22 more were injured in a bus accident on the Portuguese island of Madeira on Wednesday, authorities said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095663-at-least-28-killed-in madeira tourist-bus-accident/

 

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Peru's ex-president Garcia dies after shooting himself to avoid arrest

By Mitra Taj and Marco Aquino

 

FILE PHOTO: Former Peruvian president Alan Garcia talks to the media as he arrives at the National Prosecution office in Lima, Peru March 27, 2018. REUTERS/Guadalupe Pardo/File Photo

 

LIMA (Reuters) - Peru's former president Alan Garcia died in a hospital in Lima on Wednesday, hours after shooting himself in the head to avoid arrest in connection with a bribery probe, authorities said on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095664-perus-ex-president-garcia-dies-after-shooting-himself-to-avoid-arrest/

 

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India's Jet Airways finds itself out of runway as funds dry up

By Tanvi Mehta, Promit Mukherjee and Aditi Shah

 

FILE PHOTO: Jet Airways aircrafts are seen parked at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, India, April 13, 2019. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis/File Photo

 

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Embattled Jet Airways halted all flight operations indefinitely on Wednesday after its lenders rejected its plea for emergency funds, potentially bringing the curtains down on what was once India's largest private airline.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095665-indias-jet-airways-suspends-all-flights/

 

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversees test of new tactical guided weapon: KCNA

 

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un bids farewell to the crowd before boarding his train to depart for North Korea at Dong Dang railway station in Vietnam, March 2, 2019. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

 

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the testing of a new type of tactical guided weapon on Wednesday, state media Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095667-north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un-oversees-test-of-new-tactical-guided-weapon-kcna/

 

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Samsung Galaxy Fold's screen malfunctions after a day, some reviewers say

By Angela Moon

 

FILE PHOTO: The Samsung Galaxy Fold phone is shown on a screen at Samsung Electronics Co Ltd’s Unpacked event in San Francisco, California, U.S., February 20, 2019 REUTERS/Stephen Nellis/File Photo

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Samsung's new Galaxy Fold, a splashy $1,980 phone that opens into a tablet, is malfunctioning for some journalist reviewers after only a day or two of use, according to posts on social media on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095668-samsung-galaxy-folds-screen-malfunctions-after-a-day-some-reviewers-say/

 

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Release of Mueller's Trump-Russia report looms as fight brews over redactions

By David Morgan and Sarah N. Lynch

 

Special Counsel Robert Mueller arrives at his office in Washington, U.S., April 15, 2019. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressional Democrats could move forward quickly - as early as Monday - with subpoenas to obtain Special Counsel Robert Mueller's full report on Russian interference in the U.S. 2016 election, after Attorney General William Barr releases a version on Thursday that may have significant portions blacked out.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095669-release-of-muellers-trump-russia-report-looms-as-fight-brews-over-redactions/

 

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France asks: should Notre-Dame's spire be rebuilt as it was?

By Richard Lough and Caroline Pailliez

 

A view shows a damaged section of Notre-Dame Cathedral two days after a massive fire devastated large parts of the gothic structure as a French flag on top of the Paris town hall is seen in the backgroud in Paris, France, April 17, 2019. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

 

PARIS (Reuters) - France will open the redesign of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral's historic spire to international architects after Monday night's catastrophic blaze that gutted the centuries-old roof and sent the towering spire crashing through the vaulted ceiling.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095670-france-asks-should-notre-dames-spire-be-rebuilt-as-it-was/

 

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STUCK ABROAD 

Seriously ill Scots Instagram model Rebekah Fulton remains stranded in Thailand over ‘fitness to fly’ as she’s treated for rare brain infection

The 25-year-old is currently in hospital in Phuket where she became unwell just days before she was to start a new job in the country

By Jonathan Whitelaw

 

The influencer regularly posts pictures of herself on her travels//REBEKAH FULTON/FACEBOOK

 

A SERIOUSLY ill Scots Instagram model remains stranded in Thailand over a "fitness to fly" certificate.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095674-seriously-ill-scots-instagram-model-rebekah-fulton-remains-stranded-in-thailand-over-‘fitness-to-fly’-certificate/

 

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Rescue effort underway for diver, member of Thailand Soccer rescue team trapped in Tennessee cave

By: Kyle Davis

 

 

A cave rescue is currently underway in Jackson County, Tennessee; according to Jackson County Emergency Management, a man is trapped in a cave.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095677-rescue-effort-underway-for-diver-member-of-thailand-soccer-rescue-team-trapped-in-tennessee-cave/

 

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Big Joke latest: Embattled former top cop takes off for America

 

Sanook: Taking a rest from the heat!

 

Embattled former immigration chief Lt-Gen Surachate Hakparn has gone to America. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095679-big-joke-latest-embattled-former-top-cop-takes-off-for-america/

 

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Forty bits of wood picked out of Thai man's nose

 

Caption: Bits of wood picked out of a nose!

 

A doctor in Southern Thailand has commented on a case doing the rounds of social media in which a 46 year old man had an operation to remove 40 large wooden splinters from his nose. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095680-forty-bits-of-wood-picked-out-of-thai-mans-nose/

 

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Patron at Thai suki restaurant injured as gas canister explodes

 

Caption: Gas canister explodes

 

Thai social media was rife with shares and comment after a man posted a story of a gas canister that he said exploded at a Moo Katha or suki restaurant in the Ram Inthra area of Bangkok. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095684-patron-at-thai-suki-restaurant-injured-as-gas-canister-explodes/