THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 5 May 2019

[rooster59]

The week that was in Thailand news: Forty years on: Wondering where Thailand (and us!) might be in 2059

 

 

Forty years on, when afar and asunder, 
Parted are those who are singing today,
When you look back and forgetfully wonder,
What you were like in your work and your play,
Then it may be there will often come o'er you,
Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,
Visions of boyhood shall float then before you,
Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098644-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-forty-years-on-wondering-where-thailand-and-us-might-be-in-2059/

 

[rooster59]

Hospital apologizes after ICU nurse revealed as big drug dealer - she hid drugs in hospital locker

 

Image: Daily News

 

The director of Prajuab Khiri Khan hospital has apologized to patients and society at large following the arrest on drug charges of one of their ICU nurses.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098662-hospital-apologizes-after-icu-nurse-revealed-as-big-drug-dealer-she-hid-drugs-in-hospital-locker/

[rooster59]

Thai roads: Pick-up driver in "miracle" escape as container truck falls on him

 

Image: Sanook 

 

Netizens were convinced it was a miracle when a pick-up driver survived a container truck crushing his vehicle yesterday, reported Sanook. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098664-thai-roads-pick-up-driver-in-miracle-escape-as-container-truck-falls-on-him/

 

[rooster59]

Soi Dogs: "Sinner" shoots  "Duck-Dick"  with a crossbow for the second time

 

Image: Sanook

 

A Sanook reporter went to rented rooms in the Tha Sai area of Samut Sakhon yesterday after a soi dog that the locals call Duck-Dick was shot. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098663-soi-dogs-sinner-shoots-duck-dick-with-a-crossbow-for-the-second-time/

 

[rooster59]

Stay up Monday night to see spectacular "Eta Aquarid" meteor shower in Thailand

 

Image: INN

 

INN reported that Thai scientists had advised people wishing to see an annual meteor shower to make plans for the early hours of Tuesday morning.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098665-stay-up-monday-night-to-see-spectacular-eta-aquarid-meteor-shower-in-thailand/

[rooster59]

With joy and unity, Thais celebrate historic coronation

By Phuwit Limviphuwat 
The Nation

 

 

The Grand Palace and Rajdamnoen Avenue, landmarks of “Old Bangkok”, shone brilliantly with warm yellow lights on Friday night, a night before the Royal Coronation of HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098725-with-joy-and-unity-thais-celebrate-historic-coronation/

 

[rooster59]

King proclaims himself the Royal Patron of Buddhism

By Marisa Chimprabha 
The Nation

 

 

HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn proceeds to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha to proclaim himself the Royal Patron of Buddhism.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098725-with-joy-and-unity-thais-celebrate-historic-coronation/

 

[rooster59]

People brave the heat to watch broadcast of Royal Coronation

By The Nation

 

 

At 2pm on Saturday, many loyal subjects remained seated on sidewalks in front of the Grand Palace and Sanam Luang to watch live broadcast of the Royal Coronation rites on monitor screens despite the hot weather.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098725-with-joy-and-unity-thais-celebrate-historic-coronation/

 

[rooster59]

Foreign countries congratulate HM on coronation

By The Nation

 

 

Foreign embassies and missions have offered their congratulations on His Majesty the King's coronation on Saturday, extending their good wishes to the monarch and looking forward to closer ties between their countries and Thailand under his reign.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098725-with-joy-and-unity-thais-celebrate-historic-coronation/

 

[rooster59]

HM the King grants grand audience to well wishers

By The Nation

 

 

His Majesty the King grants a grand audience to members of the Royal Family, the Privy Council and the Cabinet and senior officials on Saturday. He thanked them for their best wishes and urged them to join him and Thai people in working towards prosperity and happiness.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098725-with-joy-and-unity-thais-celebrate-historic-coronation/

 

[rooster59]

Artillery fire by Armed Forces marks Royal Coronation

By The Nation

 

 

The Royal Thai Army, Navy and Air Force honoured His Majesty the King with artillery fire as part of the Royal Coronation rites on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098725-with-joy-and-unity-thais-celebrate-historic-coronation/

 

[rooster59]

His Majesty the King now enthroned

tewit kemtong

 

 

BANGKOK, 4 May 2019 (NNT) - His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn has now risen to the throne following the coronation ceremonies on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098725-with-joy-and-unity-thais-celebrate-historic-coronation/

 

[rooster59]

Why buying fake products is cheating the club you love

By The Nation

 

Mr. Jose Maria Gotor, La Liga Delegate for Thailand; Mr. Philipp Dupui, Head of Economic and Trade Section, EU Delegation to Thailand; and Mr. Tiago Guerreiro Project Leade.

 

Many sports fans think that buying a counterfeit jersey of their favourite team or watching games through illegal streaming sites is a harmless practice. After all, most of the time, nobody will ever know.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098731-why-buying-fake-products-is-cheating-the-club-you-love/

 

[rooster59]

Former English teacher at prestigious Bangkok school jailed over child sex offences

 

Image: National Crime Agency

 

A British man who taught at an international school in Bangkok has been jailed in the UK for facilitating the abuse of young girls in the Philippines.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098732-former-english-teacher-at-prestigious-bangkok-school-jailed-over-child-sex-offences/

[rooster59]

Why would 50% of men still date a Thai bar girl?

By Dan Cheeseman in DEBATE LIFESTYLE BLOG

 

 

Never has a vote, since Brexit, been so divisive and its the hot topic in Thailand of bar girls. Take a look at the votes from my Facebook page for yourself, it is neck and neck.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098733-why-would-50-of-men-still-date-a-thai-bar-girl/

 

[rooster59]

Late Origi header keeps Liverpool's hopes alive

By Simon Evans

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Liverpool - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - May 4, 2019 Liverpool's Divock Origi scores their third goal. REUTERS/Scott Heppell

 

NEWCASTLE, England, (Reuters) - In a gripping title race, Liverpool showed they are ready to push Manchester City right until the final seconds of this season with their spirited 3-2 win at Newcastle United.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098735-late-origi-header-keeps-liverpools-hopes-alive/

 

[rooster59]

Cardiff relegated as away-day kings Palace hit three

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Cardiff City v Crystal Palace - Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Britain - May 4, 2019 Crystal Palace's Michy Batshuayi scores their second goal Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough

 

(Reuters) - Cardiff City's brief stay in the Premier League ended on Saturday after they were beaten 3-2 by visitors Crystal Palace in a result that ensured Brighton & Hove Albion stay up.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098736-cardiff-relegated-as-away-day-kings-palace-hit-three/

[rooster59]

Wolves on verge of seventh-placed finish with win over Fulham

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Fulham - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain - May 4, 2019 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Leander Dendoncker scores their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

 

May 4 (Reuters) - A Leander Dendoncker volley gave Wolverhampton Wanderers a 1-0 victory over Fulham at Molineux on Saturday to put them on the verge of a seventh-placed finish in the Premier League.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098737-wolves-on-verge-of-seventh-placed-finish-with-win-over-fulham/

[rooster59]

Arnautovic ends drought as West Ham sink Southampton

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Southampton - London Stadium, London, Britain - May 4, 2019 West Ham's Marko Arnautovic scores their second goal REUTERS/Ian Walton

 

WEST HAM UNITED 3 SOUTHAMPTON 0

 

May 4 (Reuters) - Two goals from Marko Arnautovic and Ryan Fredericks's first Premier League strike helped West Ham beat Southampton 3-0 at London Stadium on Saturday to complete their first league double over the Saints since 2001.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098738-arnautovic-ends-drought-as-west-ham-sink-southampton/

[rooster59]

Country House wins Kentucky Derby after Maximum Security disqualified

 

May 4, 2019; Louisville, KY, USA; Flavien Prat aboard Country House (20) in the winner's circle after the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports

 

(Reuters) - Country House was declared the winner of the 145th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday when Maximum Security became the first horse in the history of the race to be disqualified after crossing the line first.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098739-country-house-wins-kentucky-derby-after-maximum-security-disqualified/

[rooster59]

Gaza-Israel violence flares into second day with rocket attacks, air strikes

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Maayan Lubell

 

A ball of fire is seen during an Israeli air strike in Gaza City May 4, 2019. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem

 

GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Gaza militants fired more than 250 rockets into Israeli towns and villages through Saturday, while Israel hit back with tank shelling and air strikes that Palestinian officials said killed four people.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098740-gaza-israel-violence-flares-into-second-day-with-rocket-attacks-air-strikes/

 

[rooster59]

North Korean leader Kim oversaw testing of multiple rocket launchers - KCNA

By Cynthia Kim and Joyce Lee

 

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un supervises a "strike drill" for multiple launchers and tactical guided weapon into the East Sea during a military drill in North Korea, in this May 4, 2019 photo supplied by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). KCNA via REUTERS

 

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea has conducted a "strike drill" for multiple launchers and tactical guided weapons into the East Sea in a military drill supervised by leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday, the North's state media reported on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098742-north-korean-leader-kim-oversaw-testing-of-multiple-rocket-launchers-kcna/

 

[rooster59]

Power of the throne

By The Nation 

 

HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn sits on the Bhadrapitha Throne during the Crowning and the Investiture Ceremony on Saturday.

 

A look at the three thrones that are used for the royal coronation

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098725-with-joy-and-unity-thais-celebrate-historic-coronation/

 

[rooster59]

The crowning of King Rama X

By The Nation 

 

The consecrated water flows from a canopied showerhead for Song Phra Muratha Bhisek or the purification bath of HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn on Saturday.

 

After coronation ceremonies steeped in tradition, HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn pledges ‘to reign with righteousness for the benefit of the people’

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098725-with-joy-and-unity-thais-celebrate-historic-coronation/

 

[rooster59]

Monarch urges people to uphold country’s stability

By The Nation

 

HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn in regal vestments grants an audience to representatives of the Royal Family, the Privy Council, the Cabinet, as well as senior officials, who had come to offer their best wishes and pay homage to the monarch at Amarindra

 

King Rama X gives audience to representatives of Royal Family, Privy Council, Cabinet

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098725-with-joy-and-unity-thais-celebrate-historic-coronation/

 

[rooster59]

Two Panamanians charged with murdering New Zealand man in pirate case

 

Derryn Culverwell, wife of New Zealander Alan Culverwell who according to local media was shot dead after men boarded his family's boat in Panama, arrives for a court hearing in Colon City, Panama May 4, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso

 

COLON, Panama (Reuters) - Two Panamanians were charged on Saturday with murdering a New Zealand man who was allegedly shot and killed on his boat by pirates.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098747-two-panamanians-charged-with-murdering-new-zealand-man-in-pirate-case/

 

[rooster59]

Algerian police arrest brother of former president, two former intelligence chiefs - sources

By Lamine Chikhi

 

FILE PHOTO: Demonstrators hold flags and banners as they return to the streets to press demands for wholesale democratic change well beyond former president Abdelaziz Bouteflika's resignation in Algiers, Algeria April 19, 2019. REUTERS/Ramzi Boudina/File Photo

 

ALGIERS (Reuters) - Algerian police have arrested Said Bouteflika, the youngest brother of former president Abdelaziz Bouteflika, and two former intelligence chiefs, Generals Bachir Athmane Tartag and Mohamed Mediene, security sources said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098750-algerian-police-arrest-brother-of-former-president-two-former-intelligence-chiefs-sources/

 

[rooster59]

Cyclone hits Bangladesh after battering India, mass evacuations save lives

By Jatindra Dash and Ruma Paul

 

People move through debris on a road after Cyclone Fani hit Puri, in the eastern state of Odisha, India, May 3, 2019. REUTERS/Stringer

 

DHAKA/BHUBANESWAR, India (Reuters) - The strongest cyclone to hit India in five years killed at least 12 people in eastern Odisha state before swinging north-eastwards into Bangladesh on Saturday where five more people died and more than a million were moved to safety.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098752-cyclone-hits-bangladesh-after-battering-india-mass-evacuations-save-lives/

 

[rooster59]

Brexit deal could be done in "next few days", top Conservative says

By Elisabeth O'Leary and David Milliken

 

Britain's Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock is seen outside Downing Street, as uncertainty over Brexit continues, in London, Britain April 8, 2019. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

 

ABERDEEN, Scotland/LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May could reach a Brexit deal with the opposition Labour Party within days, a leading Conservative Party figure said on Saturday, after senior ministers urged compromise following poor local election results.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098753-brexit-deal-could-be-done-in-next-few-days-top-conservative-says/

 

[rooster59]

Folau rejected A$1 million Rugby Australia settlement offer - report

 

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - England v Australia - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - November 24, 2018 Australia's Israel Folau runs in to score their first try REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Wallabies fullback Israel Folau rejected a A$1 million (532,822 pounds) offer from Rugby Australia to walk away from his contract ahead of this weekend's code of conduct hearing, local media reported on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1098758-folau-rejected-a1-million-rugby-australia-settlement-offer-report/