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Uproar as EC found in error again 

By KAS CHANWANPEN 
THE NATION

 

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Doubt rising over entire election: critics

 

THE ELECTION Commission (EC)’s credibility has come under scrutiny yet again after it announced incorrect results for a recount on Sunday in a Nakhon Pathom constituency, held to “correct” a tally that had been questioned. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097726-uproar-as-ec-found-in-error-again/

 

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Rise in temperatures linked to air pollution, say experts

By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM 
THE NATION

 

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CLIMATE CHANGE and air pollution are interrelated, say environmental experts as they call for the authorities to take simultaneous and urgent action to tackle these problems and avoid serious consequences.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097727-rise-in-temperatures-linked-to-air-pollution-say-experts/

 

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Evolution of a vivid, enduring ritual

 By The Nation 

 

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After the purification bathing ceremony, King Bhumibol in the regal vestments proceeds to the Baisal Daksin Throne Hall for the anointment rite.

 

The coronation ceremony is highly influenced by Indian precepts, with evidence suggesting the rites began taking their present form in the 13th century, during the Sukhothai Period.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1075563-thai-king-to-be-crowned-in-coronation-ceremonies-may-4-6-palace/?do=findComment&comment=14091977

 

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Royal rites of passage

By The Nation 

 

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The royal procession from the Grand Palace to Wat Bovoranives, Wat Rajabopidh and Wat Phra Chetuphon is rehearsed. King Rama X will on Sunday pay respects to the principal Buddha statues and the ashes of previous kings and queens.

 

An explanation of three-day ceremony that will see His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn formally crowned this weekend

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1075563-thai-king-to-be-crowned-in-coronation-ceremonies-may-4-6-palace/?do=findComment&comment=14091987

 

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FDA warns of dangers of using unlicensed or fake drugs after raid on Bangkok producer

By The Nation

 

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Following the seizure of 2 million unlicensed pills worth Bt5 million from a Bangkok medication-maker on Friday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday warned people about using unlicensed or fake treatments that could lead to serious or even fatal side effects.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097731-fda-warns-of-dangers-of-using-unlicensed-or-fake-drugs-after-raid-on-bangkok-producer/

 

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Grand reception planned for King’s first appearance after coronation

By The Nation

 

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The Royal Thai Navy prepares the Royal Barges for this weekend’s coronation ceremonies. Nation/Anan Chantarasoot

 

Citizens will get the first glimpse of their newly crowned monarch in person on May 6 when His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn grants audience to the public from the balcony of the Suddhaisavarya Prasad Hall within the Grand Palace.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1075563-thai-king-to-be-crowned-in-coronation-ceremonies-may-4-6-palace/?do=findComment&comment=14091998

 

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Private hospitals seek court halt on price controls

By The Nation

 

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Ministry to meet hospital association in court over prices charged for services and drug.

 

THE COMMERCE Ministry is heading to the Central Administrative Court to defend government controls on the prices of medical services and drugs, after the Private Hospital Association sought a court injunction against enforcing the controls.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097733-private-hospitals-seek-court-halt-on-price-controls/

 

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Ministry cuts GDP forecast as stimulus package goes for Cabinet approval today

By THE NATION

 

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Lawan Sangsanit, director of Fiscal Policy Office

 

THE FINANCE Ministry yesterday revised the projection of this year’s GDP growth to 3.8 per cent, down from the previous forecast of 4 per cent.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097735-ministry-cuts-gdp-forecast-as-stimulus-package-goes-for-cabinet-approval-today/

 

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Thailand escape ‘group of death’ at mixed team event

By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam 
The Nation

 

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Badminton Association of Thailand president Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, back row (middle) and the Thai Sudirman Cup team.

 

World No 8 Ratchanok Intanon will spearhead Thailand’s challenge at the world mixed team Sudirman Cup being held in Nanning, China from May 19-26.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097738-thailand-escape-‘group-of-death’-at-mixed-team-event/

 

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Learn and have fun on a Thai “school holiday”

By Story: Tourism Authority of Thailand

 

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A Thai cooking class. Photo: Tourism Authority of Thailand

 

Some offer the joy of education, some offer certificates, others give diplomas, and all of them offer learning. Thailand has a different take on a school holiday where you visit the kingdom and vacation in school, not from school.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097739-learn-and-have-fun-on-a-thai-“school-holiday”/

 

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Police arrest suspected thief who drowned Pomeranian puppy

By The Nation

 

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A 22-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly drowning a cute Pomeranian after breaking into a room at a boarding house in Udon Thani while the dog’s owner was out splashing water during Songkran, police said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097741-police-arrest-suspected-thief-who-drowned-pomeranian-puppy/

 

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Charges likely following hospital fracas between rival youths after concert brawl

By The Nation

 

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Nakhon Ratchasima police expect to file an initial charge of raiding a state property at night against youths who allegedly sought to further brawl with wounded rivals early Monday morning at Prathai Hospital’s emergency ward, following a drunken fist-fight during a belated Songkran concert on Sunday evening.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097742-korat-charges-likely-following-hospital-fracas-between-rival-youths-after-concert-brawl/

 

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Chon Buri marine officials take action against Sattahip tour guide – VIDEO

By The Thaiger

PHOTOS/VIDEO: Go-Eco Phuket

 

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The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) officials have made an official report to Sattahip Police in Chon Buri after a video clip of a man, acting as a tour guide pulling up a sea flower where an Anemone Fish was hiding inside for tourists, became viral in social media yesterday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097744-chon-buri-marine-officials-take-action-against-sattahip-tour-guide/

 

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Islamic State airs video purporting to be leader al-Baghdadi

By Nayera Abdallah Mahmoud and Ali Abdelaty

 

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A bearded man with Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's appearance speaks in this screen grab taken from video released on April 29, 2019. Islamic State Group/Al Furqan Media Network/Reuters TV via REUTERS

 

CAIRO (Reuters) - Islamic State's media network on Monday published a threatening video message purporting to come from its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in what would be his first appearance since declaring the jihadists' now-defunct "caliphate" five years ago.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097746-islamic-state-airs-video-purporting-to-be-leader-al-baghdadi/

 

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Rod Rosenstein, U.S. deputy attorney general who appointed Mueller, submits resignation

By Sarah N. Lynch and Andy Sullivan

 

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FILE PHOTO: Deputy U.S. Attorney General Rod Rosenstein speaks at a New York City Bar event in New York, U.S., May 9, 2018. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who appointed Special Counsel Robert Mueller in May 2017 to investigate links between the Russian government and President Donald Trump's campaign, said on Monday he was resigning from his post.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097747-rod rosenstein-us-deputy-attorney-general-who-appointed-mueller-submits-resignation/

 

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U.S. measles outbreak hits 'completely avoidable' 25-year-high: officials

By Gabriella Borter

 

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People walk past a sign advising about a measles outbreak in the Brooklyn Borough of New York, New York, U.S., April 25, 2019. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The number of measles cases in the United States has reached a 25-year peak, propelled by the spread of misinformation about the vaccine that can prevent the disease, federal health officials said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097748-us measles outbreak-hits-completely-avoidable-25-year-high-officials/

 

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Indonesia plans to move capital city out of crowded Java island

By Agustinus Beo Da Costa

 

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Flags of Indonesian political parties fly in the capital city of Jakarta February 27, 2009. REUTERS/Supri/Files

 

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's president has decided to move the capital of the world's fourth most populous country away from the crowded main island of Java, but has yet to finalise a new location, the planning minister said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097749-indonesia plans-to-move-capital-city-out-of-crowded-java-island/

 

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U.S. commander overseeing Guantanamo Bay fired: Southern Command

By Pete Schroeder

 

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A guard opens the gate at the entrance to Camp VI, a prison used to house detainees at the U.S. Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, March 5, 2013. REUTERS/Bob Strong/Files

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. admiral in charge of the Guantanamo Bay detention center in Cuba has been fired "due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command," U.S. Southern Command said in a statement on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097751-us-commander-overseeing guantanamo bay fired-southern-command/

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Japanese Emperor Akihito to abdicate after three decades on throne

By Linda Sieg

 

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Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko greet the guests as they leave from the stage after the awarding ceremony of the Midori Academic Prize Friday, April 26, 2019, in Tokyo. Eugene Hoshiko/Pool via REUTERS

 

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Emperor Akihito will abdicate on Tuesday in favour of his elder son, ending a three-decade reign during which he sought to ease the painful memories of World War Two and engage with people, including the marginalised in society.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097754-japanese-emperor-akihito-to-abdicate-after-three-decades-on-throne/

 

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At first 2020 event, Biden sets up battle with Trump over union vote

By James Oliphant

 

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U.S. Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden addresses union workers at the Teamsters Local 249 hall during his first public event since announcing his bid for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. April 29, 2019. REUTERS/Aaron Josefczyk

 

PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden made clear on Monday at his first event as a presidential candidate that he stands ready to battle President Donald Trump for the support of the blue-collar workers who were key to Trump's election in 2016.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097756-at-first-2020-event-biden-sets-up-battle-with-trump-over-union-vote/

 

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Woodstock 50th anniversary going ahead, organisers say, despite investor withdrawal

By Jill Serjeant

 

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FILE PHOTO: Singer John Fogerty speaks during the announcement event for the lineup for the Woodstock 50th Anniversary concert in New York, U.S., March 19, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A planned three-day concert marking the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock music festival was thrown into doubt on Monday after the lead investors said they had cancelled the event but organizers said they were going ahead.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1097757-woodstock-50th-anniversary-going-ahead-organisers-say-despite-investor-withdrawal/

 

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