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Bus fares rise after pre-election postponement

By The Nation

 

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Fares for both Bangkok and inter-province buses will be increased on Monday, following a three-month, pre-election postponement, the Transport Ministry announced.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095776-bus-fares-rise-after-pre-election-postponement/

 

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After Songkran, Phuket water reductions continue to stretch reserves until rains return

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

Bang Neow Dum reservoir in Srisoonthorn, pictured today (Apr 18). Photo: Courtesy of Charlie Hallett

 

PHUKET:-- After 270,000 litres of water being used over the Songkran holidays, Phuket’s three main reservoirs are left with 2.82 million cubic metres (m3) of water, which the island’s Irrigation Office chief is adamant will be enough to see residents through until the annual southwest monsoon rains return.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095780-after-songkran-phuket-water-reductions-continue-to-stretch-reserves-until-rains-return/

 

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Driver charred to death after trailer truck overturns

By The Nation

 

 

The driver of a trailer truck was killed when his vehicle flipped over on a downhill road in Prachin Buri province and caught fire early on Thursday, police said.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095782-driver-charred-to-death-after-trailer-truck-overturns/

 

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Chumphon man uses slingshot to damage vehicles: police

By The Nation

 

 

A man was arrested after he allegedly used a slingshot to damage 20 vehicles with gravel in Chumphon’s Thasae district on Wednesday night.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095788-chumphon-man-uses-slingshot-to-damage-vehicles-police/

 

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New Economics Party rebels demand dissolution

By The Nation 

 

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Members of New Economics Party on Thursday petitioned the Election Commission to dissolve their party, accusing it of being under outside business influence.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095789-new-economics-party-rebels-demand-dissolution/

 

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‘Big Joke’ granted leave for US trip

By The Nation

 

 

Former Immigration Bureau chief Pol Lt-General Surachate Hakparn is on leave until the end of April, his new boss said on Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095679-big-joke-latest-embattled-former-top-cop-takes-off-for-america/?do=findComment&comment=14055379

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Long stretch of Yom River dries up in Phichit

By The Nation

 

 

A long section of the Yom River passing through tambon Rang Nok in Phichit’s Sam Ngam district has dried up, revealing a parched riverbed on Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095791-long-stretch-of-yom-river-dries-up-in-phichit/

 

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Junta supporter demands Senate votes to pass budget

By The Nation

 

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Junta champion Paiboon Nititawan on Thursday proposed that the military-appointed Senate be authorised to pass the national budget bill in order to avoid political deadlock.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095795-junta-supporter-demands-senate-votes-to-pass-budget/

 

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EC orders another recount and re-election

By The Nation 

 

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The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday ordered a recount and re-election in Nakhon Prathom and Chumphon provinces although the deadline to announce the official results was approaching.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095796-ec-orders-another-recount-and-re-election/

 

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Australian snorkeller collects trash at Kalim beach everyday

By The Thaiger

 

PHOTO: Patong Surf Life Saving

 

An Australian man has been seen collecting trash in the waters just off Kalim beach in Patong every day over the past month.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095798-australian-snorkeller-collects-trash-at-kalim-beach-everyday/

 

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UPDATE:

Thailand Live Friday 19 Apr 2019
https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095825-thailand-live-friday-19-apr-2019/