THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 27 Apr 2019

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Myanmar workers packed in like sardines - with blocks of ice for cooling!

 

Image: Sanook

 

After a long police chase cops in Prajuab Khiri Khan found 32 workers from Myanmar crammed into the back of an adapted pick-up like sardines.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097274-myanmar-workers-packed-in-like-sardines-with-blocks-of-ice-for-cooling/

 

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PM breaks Thai hearts - scraps 1,500 baht cash handout for domestic tourists

 

Image: Daily News

 

The Finance Ministry has decided to ditch plans to give 10 million domestic tourists 1,500 baht each to visit 55 second-tier provinces not usually on the tourist trail. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097275-pm-breaks-thai-hearts-scraps-1500-baht-cash-handout-for-domestic-tourists/

 

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Pattaya woman tells police she was raped by ‘Filipino tourist’

 

Image: Ruk Siam News

 

A Thai woman in Pattaya has gone to the police claiming that she was raped on Pratumnak Hill by a tourist.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097276-pattaya-woman-tells-police-she-was-raped-by-‘filipino-tourist’/

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National Labour Day to be celebrated in Phuket
By The Phuket News

 

This time workers get the day off while the government offices stay open. Image: Class Act Media
 

PHUKET: Government offices will remain open but many businesses will close this coming Wednesday (May 1) as the nation celebrates the annual May Day holiday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097277-national-labour-day-to-be-celebrated-in-phuket/

 

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'Avengers: Endgame' on pace to crack $300 million in U.S. and Canada opening

By Lisa Richwine

 

An Avengers fan in costume arrives at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood to attend the opening screening of "Avengers: Endgame" in Los Angeles, California, U.S., April 25, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Blake

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Marvel superhero spectacle "Avengers: Endgame" hauled in a record $60 million at U.S. and Canadian box offices on Thursday night, and distributor Walt Disney Co "cautiously" predicted an unprecedented $300 million weekend debut.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097329-avengers-endgame-on-pace-to-crack-300-million-in-us-and-canada-opening/

 

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Taylor Swift releases upbeat new single and video 'ME!'

 

Singer Taylor Swift arrives for the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 14, 2019. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/Files

 

(Reuters) - Grammy-winning singer Taylor Swift on Friday released a cheerful pop duet called "ME!" along with a colorful video filled with pastel-drenched images of butterflies, rainbows and a young couple in love.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097330-taylor-swift-releases-upbeat-new-single-and-video-me/

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The Cranberries pay tribute to late singer with final album

By Hanna Rantala

 

Members of The Cranberries, bassist Mike Hogan, drummer Fergal Lawler and guitarist Noel Hogan speak to Reuters during an interview in London, Britain, April 24, 2019. Picture taken April 24, 2019. REUTERS/Gerhard Mey

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Irish rockers The Cranberries are saying goodbye with their final album released on Friday, a poignant tribute to lead singer Dolores O'Riordan who died last year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097331-the-cranberries-pay-tribute-to-late-singer-with-final-album/

 

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Thailand Live Sunday 28 Apr 2019

 

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