THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 28 Apr 2019

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The week that was in Thailand news: It ain't 'alf hot mum - time for a six-pack!

 

 

Growing up in England we always knew how to start a conversation. Not being the most communicative race on the planet we usually resort to banging on about the weather. In fact tourists to the country are advised to talk about nothing else - they can even be highly critical and say how "bloody bad it is". We won't hold it against you! We agree.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097313-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-it-aint-alf-hot-mum-time-for-a-six-pack/

 

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Check your shoes! Baby snakes could be lurking inside!

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

Thais have been urged to check their footwear after a baby cobra was found lurking in a child's shoe.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097318-check-your-shoes-baby-snakes-could-be-lurking-inside/

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Video: Forget the police - Thai man appeals to social media to track down driver who damaged his pick-up

 

Image: Daily News

 

A Thai driver is not bothering to report damage to his pick-up parked outside his home in Pathum Thani north of Bangkok. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097315-video-forget-the-police-thai-man-appeals-to-social-media-to-track-down-driver-who-damaged-his-pick-up/

 

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Why Yasothon man's electricity bill was seven times more expensive in March than April

 

Caption: Why electricity bills can be expensive! - Image: Thai Rath

 

The electrical authorities in Yasothon in Thailand's north-east have got to the bottom of why a man had to pay more than 27,000 baht for his electricity in March compared to April's 3,867 baht bill.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097320-why-yasothon-mans-electricity-bill-was-seven-times-more-expensive-in-march-than-april/

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Why bother sweating in the gym to get a six-pack....when you can just have surgery!

 

 

Thai media has reported on the growing trend of men going for surgery rather than working out in gyms to get a six pack.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097322-why-bother-sweating-in-the-gym-to-get-a-six-packwhen-you-can-just-have-surgery/

 

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Group loses bid to postpone bus fare hike

By The Nation

 

 

The Central Administrative Court on Friday denied a move by a group of activists to postpone the public bus fare hike, which took effect last Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097350-group-loses-bid-to-postpone-bus-fare-hike/

 

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Man admits slapping public bus conductress

By Kornkamon Aksorndej 
The Nation

 

Attawit Pannoi

 

A 33-year-old man on Saturday admitted he slapped a public bus conductress last week because he claimed she was rude, not out of anger over fare hikes.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097351-man-admits-slapping-public-bus-conductress/

 

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Modern take on the shared Ramayana epic

By Phatarawadee Phataranawik 
The Nation Weekend 
Jakarta

 

The animation “Ramavatar: Mural Brought to Life” is dubbed in Bahasa Indonesia with English subtitles as well as Bahasa subtitles in selected scenes. Nation/Phatarawadee Phataranawik

 

The friezes in Bangkok’s Emerald Buddha Temple were brought to the big screen this past week in the form of the animation “Ramavatar: Mural Brought to Life”. The film was shown in Jakarta and Yogyakarta to mark Thailand’s turn as Asean chair and the start of what has been designated as Asean Cultural Year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097352-modern-take-on-the-shared-ramayana-epic/

 

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Patong Mayor to discuss underground cable plan with businesses, residents

By Waranya Prompinpiras

 

Work is scheduled to commence in July to install power lines and communications cables underground along three kilometres of the Patong beach road. Photo: Patong Police
 

PHUKET: Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup has announced that meetings will be held with local residents and businesses ahead of the project, commencing in July, to move power lines and fibre-optic cables underground.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097353-patong-mayor-to-discuss-underground-cable-plan-with-businesses-residents/

 

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Royal Rainmakers on standby in Phuket despite three failed attempts

By Waranya Prompinpiras

 

Royal Rainmakers on standby to seed clouds in Phuket amid ongoing water shortages. Photo: Southern Royal Rainmaking Operation Center
 

PHUKET: After three failed attempts, Royal Rainmakers will again be deployed in Phuket as soon as the required weather and air traffic conditions coincide, according to Wiraphon Sudchada, Director of the Southern Royal Rainmaking Operation Center in Surat Thani.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097358-royal-rainmakers-on-standby-in-phuket-despite-three-failed-attempts/

 

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San Diego-area synagogue shooting leaves one worshipper dead, three wounded

By Bridget Clerkin

 

San Diego Police secure the scene of a shooting incident at the Congregation Chabad synagogue in Poway, north of San Diego, California, U.S. April 27, 2019. REUTERS/John Gastaldo

 

POWAY, Calif. (Reuters) - A gunman walked into a San Diego-area synagogue crowded with Sabbath worshippers on Saturday and opened fire with an assault-style rifle, killing one woman inside and wounding three others in a hate crime carried out on the last day of Passover, authorities said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097359-san-diego-area-synagogue-shooting-leaves-one-worshipper-dead-three-wounded/

 

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Putin calls U.S. treatment of admitted agent Butina an outrage

 

FILE PHOTO: Maria Butina appears in a police booking photograph released by the Alexandria Sheriff's Office in Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. August 18, 2018. Alexandria Sheriff's Office/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

 

BEIJING (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday made his first comments on a U.S. court sentencing admitted Russian foreign agent Maria Butina to 18 months in prison, calling her treatment a travesty of justice.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097360-putin-calls-us-treatment-of-admitted-agent-butina-an-outrage/

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Trump pulling U.S. out of U.N. arms treaty, heeding NRA

By Roberta Rampton

 

U.S. President Donald Trump holds up an executive order with his signature as he announces that the United States will drop out of an international arms treaty during a speech at the National Rifle Association-Institute for Legislative Action's (NRA-ILA) 148th annual meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S., April 26, 2019. REUTERS/Leah Millis

 

INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - President Donald Trump told the National Rifle Association on Friday he was pulling the United States out of an international arms treaty signed in 2013 by then-President Barack Obama but opposed by the NRA and other conservative groups.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097361-trump-pulling-us-out-of-un-arms-treaty-heeding-nra/

 

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Bottas takes Baku pole after Leclerc crashes

By Abhishek Takle

 

Formula One F1 - Azerbaijan Grand Prix - Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan - April 27, 2019 Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas celebrates pole position with second placed Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and third placed Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel after qualifying REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

 

BAKU (Reuters) - Valtteri Bottas snatched pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Saturday in an incident-packed qualifying session that saw Mercedes lock out the front row and Ferrari favourite Charles Leclerc crash out.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097363-bottas-takes-baku-pole-after-leclerc-crashes/

 

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Brighton boost survival hopes with Newcastle draw

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Newcastle United - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - April 27, 2019 Newcastle United's Ayoze Perez scores their first goal REUTERS/Toby Melville

 

(Reuters) - Brighton & Hove Albion boosted their chances of staying in the Premier League after battling to a 1-1 draw with Newcastle United at the Amex Stadium on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097365-brighton-boost-survival-hopes-with-newcastle-draw/

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Spurs beaten for first time in new stadium; Saints stay up

By Neil Robinson

 

Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - April 27, 2019 West Ham's Michail Antonio scores their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

 

LONDON (Reuters) - A goal by Michail Antonio ensured West Ham United became the first visiting team to win at Tottenham Hotspur's new stadium as Mauricio Pochettino's third-placed side missed the chance to effectively secure a Premier League top-four place on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097367-spurs-beaten-for-first-time-in-new-stadium-saints-stay-up/

 

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Babel strike leaves Cardiff on brink of relegation

 

Premier League - Fulham v Cardiff City - Craven Cottage, London, Britain - April 27, 2019 Fulham's Ryan Babel (not pictured) scores their first goal as Cardiff City's Neil Etheridge tries to make the save REUTERS/Eddie Keogh

 

(Reuters) - Ryan Babel struck a potentially deadly blow to Cardiff City's Premier League survival chances with a stunning 25-yard strike that secured relegated Fulham a deserved 1-0 win at Craven Cottage on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097369-babel-strike-leaves-cardiff-on-brink-of-relegation/

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Everton held to goalless draw at Palace

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Crystal Palace v Everton - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - April 27, 2019 Crystal Palace's Vicente Guaita saves a shot from Everton's Gylfi Sigurdsson REUTERS/Dylan Martinez 

 

April 27 (Reuters) - Everton's hopes of finishing in seventh and a potential Europa League qualification spot suffered a blow as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in the Premier League on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097370-everton-held-to-goalless-draw-at-palace/

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Wolves avenge FA Cup heartbreak with 2-1 win at Watford

 

Premier League - Watford v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Vicarage Road, Watford, Britain - April 27, 2019 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Diogo Jota scores their second goal REUTERS/Ian Walton

 

April 27 (Reuters) - Wolverhampton Wanderers got some measure of revenge for a stinging FA Cup defeat by Watford earlier this month by beating them 2-1 in a lively Premier League clash on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097371-wolves-avenge-fa-cup-heartbreak-with-2-1-win-at-watford/

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Norwich seal promotion to Premier League with win over Blackburn

 

Soccer Football - Championship - Norwich City v Blackburn Rovers - Carrow Road, Norwich, Britain - April 27, 2019 Norwich City celebrate promotion to the premier league after winning the match Action Images via Reuters/Adam Holt

 

(Reuters) - Norwich City sealed promotion to the Premier League with a 2-1 win over Blackburn Rovers in the Championship on Saturday, while Sheffield United are on the brink of joining them after a 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097372-norwich-seal-promotion-to-premier-league-with-win-over-blackburn/

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Putin says Russia may offer fast-tracked passports to all Ukrainians

 

FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a press briefing following Russian-North Korean talks at the Far Eastern Federal University campus on the Russky Island in Vladivostok, Russia, April 25, 2019. Sergei Ilnitsky/Pool via REUTERS

 

BEIJING (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday Moscow was considering offering all Ukrainian citizens fast-tracked Russian passports, a move likely to anger some politicians in Ukraine which has been at war with pro-Russian separatists since 2014.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097374-putin-says-russia-may-offer-fast-tracked-passports-to-all-ukrainians/

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French police, yellow vests protesters clash in Strasbourg

 

Riot police detain protesters as they clash at a demonstration during the Act XXIV (the 24th consecutive national protest on Saturday) of the yellow vests movement in Strasbourg, France, April 27, 2019. REUTERS/Vincent Kessler

 

PARIS (Reuters) - French police fired tear gas to push back protesters who tried to march towards the European Parliament building in Strasbourg on Saturday, the 24th consecutive weekend of protests against President Emmanuel Macron's policies.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097375-french-police-yellow-vests-protesters-clash-in-strasbourg/

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Sudan negotiators hopeful of deal on new transitional council

 

FILE PHOTO: Thousands of protesters wave Sudanese flags, hold banners and chant slogans during a demonstration in front of the Defence Ministry in Khartoum, Sudan, April 18, 2019. REUTERS/Umit Bektas/File Photo

 

KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudan's opposition alliance and ruling military council said after talks on Saturday that they expected to agree on the formation of a new body to lead the country's transition from 30 years of autocratic rule by Omar al-Bashir.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097376-sudan-negotiators-hopeful-of-deal-on-new-transitional-council/

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American impromptu speedboat adventurer pays up and apologises

By The Thaiger

 

PHOTO: Parker Bishop pays the repair bills and apologises to the owner of the boat

 

Remember our aspiring American speedboat driver, who jumped in a speedboat at Ao Nang Beach and headed off for Koh Phi Phi?

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097380-american-impromptu-speedboat-adventurer-pays-up-and-apologises/

 

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How an unlikely household item is fixing the coral reef at Thailand's most famous beach

By Annabel Fenwick Elliott

 

Maya Bay was made famous by the Leonardo DiCaprio movie 'The Beach' in 2000 CREDIT: ISTOCK

 

Scientists have come up with an unlikely way to restore marine life to a Thai beach that's been ravaged by overtourism: superglue.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097382-how-an-unlikely-household-item-is-fixing-the-coral-reef-at-thailands-most-famous-beach/

 

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Future Forward party eyes role in local politics

 

 

The Future Forward party says it will open a new chapter in local politics by not just fielding candidates in local elections, but also by helping local people design policies that respond to their specific needs.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097383-future-forward-party-eyes-role-in-local-politics/

 

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Supreme Court president urges Thai people to accept rules

 

 

Supreme Court President Cheep Chulamont wonders how Thai people can find peace if they do not accept the rules and resort to unrest.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097385-supreme-court-president-urges-thai-people-to-accept-rules/

 

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Commerce Ministry tackles oil palm pricing

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

The Ministry of Commerce has stressed the government’s efforts to solve low pricing of oil palm kernels, bringing forward measures over the next two months to bring down the stock volume to a normal level.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097387-commerce-ministry-tackles-oil-palm-pricing/

 

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SME D Bank pushes Thai processed agricultural products to Chinese market

Tarin Angskul

 

 

BANGKOK, 27 April 2019 (NNT) - The effort of the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank) to promote Thai processed agricultural products to markets in China succeeded further when a Chinese company decided recently to pilot the purchase of 16,000 tons of Thai processed fruit products, which will generate more than two billion baht in total for farmers on small land holdings.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097388-sme-d-bank-pushes-thai-processed-agricultural-products-to-chinese-market/

 

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PM attends second Belt and Road Forum in China

tewit kemtong

 

 

BANGKOK, 27 April 2019 (NNT) - Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and a delegation of Thais have attended the second Belt and Road Forum in China.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097389-pm-attends-second-belt-and-road-forum-in-china/