THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 12 May 2019

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The week that was in Thailand news: If you want a decent conversation in Thailand - talk football!

 

 

Rooster has been in Thailand almost his entire adult life. I've made visits back to my homeland in South London at least once a year for decades. Usually those visits are to see family.  There have been sad occasions like funerals down the years as well as joyous ones like graduations. Often I go back to play Scrabble, a game in which I represent my adopted homeland of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1099886-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-if-you-want-a-decent-conversation-in-thailand-talk-football/ 

 

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Kenyan government observes housing estate project in Bangkok

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK, 10 May 2019 (NNT) - High ranking executives from the Kenyan government have been in Bangkok to observe the development of the Baan Pracharat housing project beside Khlong Lat Phrao canal in the capital, to gather practical information to benefit housing development projects in 18 cities in Kenya.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1099954-kenyan-government-observes-housing-estate-project-in-bangkok/

 

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Parents prepare for new school term

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK, 11 May 2019 (NNT) - A new school term is starting next week. Many parents have been taking their children to purchase school uniforms and stationary for the new school year. In southern border provinces such as Yala, security units have prepared measures to protect teachers during the school opening.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1099955-parents-prepare-for-new-school-term/

 

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National Work Safety Day commemorates the deadliest industrial disaster in Thai history

supawadee wangsri

 

 

BANGKOK, 11 MAY (NNT) - 2019The tragedy of the Kader Toy Factory fire in Nakhon Pathom province, which occurred on 10 May 1993, caused hundreds of deaths and injuries. The incident prompted all sectors to collaborate on enhancing work safety, and the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare has designated May 10 of every year National Work Safety Day. This year, the department aims to reduce work accidents by more than 10 percent.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1099956-national-work-safety-day-commemorates-the-deadliest-industrial-disaster-in-thai-history/

 

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PM claims politicians exploiting oil palm price problem to discredit government

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has accused some politicians of distorting the problem of oil palm prices to create the impression that his government is not helping oil palm farmers in Thailand’s southern provinces, said deputy government spokesman Lt-Gen Weerachon Sukondhapatipak on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1099957-pm-claims-politicians-exploiting-oil-palm-price-problem-to-discredit-government/

 

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PM fires lottery board

 

 

Thailand’s Government Lottery Office board, chaired by Army Commander-in-Chief General Apirat Kongsompong, has been removed by an executive order issued by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in his capacity as head of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1099958-pm-fires-lottery-board/

 

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Police under investigation over ‘judge privileges’ incident

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Provincial Police Region 8 Chief Lt Gen Pongwuth Pongsri faces the press in Phuket yesterday afternoon (May 10). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub)
 

PHUKET: Provincial Police Region 8 Chief Lt Gen Pongwuth Pongsri was in Phuket yesterday (May 10) to hear in person what transpired in the incident over the Chief Judge in Nakhon Sri Thammarat allegedly refusing to hand over his driver’s licence, which resulted in the police officer in question being immediately transferred to desk duties.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1099959-police-under-investigation-over-‘judge-privileges’-incident/

 

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Driver charged, blames wet road for truck slamming into footbridge

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The driver, Sakchai Auppala, 34, told police that the he road was wet from rain that had just stopped, causing him to lose control of the truck and hit the concrete footbridge stairs. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub
 

PHUKET: A truck driver has been charged with reckless driving after the six-wheeled lorry slammed into the concrete stairs to a pedestrian bridge in Thalang early this morning (May 11).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1099960-driver-charged-blames-wet-road-for-truck-slamming-into-footbridge/

 

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Blackout to leave Kamala without mains water supply

By The Phuket News

 

The water supply will be shut-off in Kamala from 9am to 5pm next Thursday (May 16), said a notice posted by the PWA. Image: PWA
 

PHUKET: A scheduled power outage will result in the mains water supply being shut off in Kamala this Thursday (May 16), the Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1099961-blackout-to-leave-kamala-without-mains-water-supply/

 

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Army scales back direct role in Phuket beach management, public transport 

By The Phuket News

 

Lt Gen Pornsak Poonsawat, Commander of the Army Region 4, at the meeting yesterday (May 10). Photo: PR Dept
 

PHUKET: As the Thai military scales back its direct role in local administration within the province, Lt Gen Pornsak Poonsawat, Commander of the Army Region 4, yesterday announced that responsibility for several issues in Phuket overseen by the Army will be handed over to the Phuket branch of the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) before the end of May.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1099962-army-scales-back-direct-role-in-phuket-beach-management-public-transport/

 

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Computing on the edge of tomorrow

By Asina Pornwasin 
The Nation Weekend 

 

 

IBM is seeking thai partners to explore practical uses of its quantum computers

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1099965-computing-on-the-edge-of-tomorrow/

 

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Chanthaburi to hold fruit festival 15th-26th May

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CHANTHABURI, 11 MAY 2019 (NNT) - Fruit lovers shouldn’t miss Chanthaburi province’s Withi Chan Withi Thai festival showcasing local goods and unlimited quantities of farm fresh fruit.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1099968-chanthaburi-to-hold-fruit-festival-15th-26th-may/

 

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Pattaya organizes Amazing Seafood Festival 2019

Tik Netikamjorn

 

 

CHONBURI, 11 May 2019 (NNT) - State and private sectors in Pattaya City have joined hands to boost Gastronomy Tourism in the low-season by organizing seafood events along the northern beach.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1099969-pattaya-organizes-amazing-seafood-festival-2019/

 

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Private hospitals ordered to display medicine prices

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK, 11 MAY 2019(NNT)- The Ministry of Commerce has implemented a new measure after announcing medicine and medical supplies as controlled items, requiring hospitals to display pricing of some 3,000 items via QR codes allowing the general public to make comparisons. Failure to comply will result in up to 1 year imprisonment or up to 20,000 baht fine.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1099970-private-hospitals-ordered-to-display-medicine-prices/

 

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Hefty fines for vans older than 10 years running passenger services

Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

 

BANGKOK, 11 MAY 2019(NNT)- The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has warned passenger van operators that any deployment of vans over 10 years old in service will result in 50,000 - 200,000 baht fines.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1099971-hefty-fines-for-vans-older-than-10-years-running-passenger-services/

 

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iflix gives starring role in growth bid to free content with ads

By Asina Pornwasin  
The Nation Weekend 

 

 

iflix aims to grow strongly in Thailand after offering a so-called freemium model since late last year under an expansion plan.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1099972-iflix-gives-starring-role-in-growth-bid-to-free-content-with-ads/

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Grab launches new hotel booking service

By The Nation

 

 

Grab, a leading app in Southeast Asia, on Friday announced the launch of its ‘Hotels’ booking service.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1099973-grab-launches-new-hotel-booking-service/

 

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Gunmen storm five-star hotel in Pakistan, killing at least one

By Gul Yousafzai

 

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the Pearl Continental (PC) hotel in Gwadar, Pakistan April 11, 2017. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro

 

QUETTA, Pakistan (Reuters) - Three gunmen stormed a luxury hotel in Pakistan's southwestern port city of Gwadar on Saturday, killing at least one guard and battling security forces inside, officials and the army said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1099975-gunmen-storm-five-star-hotel-in-pakistan-killing-at-least-one/

 

 

 

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Yemen's Houthis begin withdrawal from Hodeidah ports in boost to peace deal

By Abduljabbar Zeyad

 

Yemen's Houthi movement forces are seen during withdrawal from Saleef port in Hodeidah province, Yemen May 11, 2019. REUTERS/Abduljabbar Zeyad

 

HODEIDAH, Yemen (Reuters) - Yemen's Houthi movement on Saturday started withdrawing forces from Saleef port in Hodeidah under a U.N.-sponsored deal stalled for months, a Reuters witness said, reviving hopes for peace efforts to end the four-year war.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1099976-yemens-houthis-begin-withdrawal-from-hodeidah-ports-in-boost-to-peace-deal/

 

 

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Britain's Conservatives in fourth place in EU election poll, Farage leads

 

FILE PHOTO: Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage speaks during a Brexit Party campaign event in Houghton-le-Spring, Britain, May 11, 2019. REUTERS/Scott Heppell/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Theresa May's Conservative Party has fallen into fourth place in a poll on voting intentions for the European elections, well behind Nigel Farage's new Brexit Party which has more support than Britain's traditionally two biggest parties combined.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1099977-britains-conservatives-in-fourth-place-in-eu-election-poll-farage-leads/

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Britain's May should set resignation date next week - senior lawmaker

 

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May leaves church, as Brexit turmoil continues, in Sonning, Britain, May 5, 2019. REUTERS/Simon Dawson

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May should set a date for her departure next week when she meets leaders of an influential group of Conservative lawmakers to address her future, the group's chairman said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1099978-britains-may-should-set-resignation-date-next-week-senior-lawmaker/

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UK's Labour vows to more than double youth minimum wage

 

Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks at the launch of Labour's European election campaign in Kent, Britain, May 9, 2019. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - A future Labour government would more than double the minimum wage in Britain for workers under the age of 18 to 10 pounds an hour, its leader said on Saturday, stepping up his campaign over the cost of living.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1099979-uks-labour-vows-to-more-than-double-youth-minimum-wage/

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City, Liverpool primed for final day of epic title race

By Martyn Herman

 

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Leicester City - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - May 6, 2019 Manchester City's Vincent Kompany celebrates scoring their first goal with team mates.REUTERS/Phil Noble

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Having absorbed everything Liverpool could throw at them in a titanic title battle, Manchester City will retain their crown with victory at Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1099980-city-liverpool-primed-for-final-day-of-epic-title-race/

 

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Leeds win 1-0 at Derby in playoff semi-final first leg

 

Soccer Football - Championship Play-Off Semi Final First Leg - Derby County v Leeds United - Pride Park, Derby, Britain - May 11, 2019 Derby County's Richard Keogh clashes with Leeds United's Liam Cooper.Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough

 

(Reuters) - Leeds United striker Kemar Roofe scored in the second half to seal a 1-0 victory over hosts Derby County in the first leg of their Championship playoff semi-final on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1099981-leeds-win-1-0-at-derby-in-playoff-semi-final-first-leg/

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Salford City secure promotion to League Two

 

Soccer Football - National League Promotion Play-Off Final - Salford City v AFC Fylde - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - May 11, 2019 Salford City players celebrate promotion with the trophy after the match Action Images/Peter Cziborra

 

(Reuters) - Salford City, owned by members of Manchester United's 'Class of 92', beat AFC Fylde 3-0 on Saturday to win the National League playoff final and seal their first promotion to the English Football League.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1099982-salford-city-secure-promotion-to-league-two/

 

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Hourihane, Abraham give Villa Championship playoff win over West Brom

 

Soccer Football - Championship Play-Off Semi Final First Leg - Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - May 11, 2019 Aston Villa's Tammy Abraham celebrates scoring their second goal with Conor Hourihane Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

 

(Reuters) - Midfielder Conor Hourihane's long-range thunderbolt and forward Tammy Abraham's penalty helped Aston Villa defeat West Bromwich Albion 2-1 in the first leg of their Championship playoff semi-final on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1099984-hourihane-abraham-give-villa-championship-playoff-win-over-west-brom/

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Motor racing - Bottas on pole in Spain for third race in a row

By Alan Baldwin

 

Formula One F1 - Spanish Grand Prix - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain - May 11, 2019 Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas during practice REUTERS/Juan Medina

 

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Formula One leader Valtteri Bottas put his Mercedes on pole position by a massive margin at the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday with team mate Lewis Hamilton having to settle for second in a front row lockout.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1099986-motor-racing-bottas-on-pole-in-spain-for-third-race-in-a-row/

 

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