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Professional Fitness Equipment at Affordable Prices with SEARA Sports

 

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For those people who take their health seriously, it’s a battle between the desire to have the best equipment at an affordable budget.

 

Even the best home use equipment can cost a fortune let alone thinking about full commercial grade kit. Buying cheap home use equipment, to those who take things more seriously is also not a thought worth entertaining. Cheaper price means lower quality and more chance of something going wrong, however, they are other options…

 

Find out more >>>>>> https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1047639-professional-fitness-equipment-at-affordable-prices-with-seara-sports/

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Media celeb temple guard on his way to study at Chula

 

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Caption: Guard on his way to Chula

 

A bright young Thai man who wowed social media after he was seen working as a security guard at a Chiang Mai temple has been accepted by Chulalongkorn University.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101398-media-celeb-temple-guard-on-his-way-to-study-at-chula/

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No sewing please, we're sex workers: Thai prostitutes battle stigma

Rina Chandran

 

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CHIANG MAI, Thailand (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A group of women sit around a table making dreamcatchers with colorful bits of yarn, chatting about their families, work and the thick smog enveloping Chiang Mai city in northern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101474-no-sewing-please-were-sex-workers-thai-prostitutes-battle-stigma/

 

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Thailand's Hua Hin resort district attracts upscale development

by Jena Tesse Fox

 

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The Holiday Inn Resort Vana Nava Hua Hin is one of the branded properties in the area. Photo credit: IHG

 

Hua Hin, a seaside resort community on the Gulf of Thailand, is seeing a resurgence in luxury hotel development. In a new report, advisory firm Horwath HTL examined what is driving development and the challenges facing developers in the area.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101475-thailands-hua-hin-resort-district-attracts-upscale-development/

 

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Thailand on Red Alert in Bid to Stop ‘Pig Ebola’ Crossing Border

By Randy Thanthong-Knight  and Anuchit Nguyen

 

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Thailand, one of Asia’s top pork producers, is intensifying efforts to hold off a lethal pig virus that’s causing havoc as it spreads across the region.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101476-thailand-on-red-alert-in-bid-to-stop-‘pig-ebola’-crossing-border/

 

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Phuket driver nabbed with 2,000 meth pills 

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

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Vijit Keawudom, 36, was arrested with 2,000 ya bah pills on Friday night (May 17). Eakkapop Thongtub
 

PHUKET: A 36-year-old Thai truck driver was arrested with 2,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) in Rassada on Friday night (May 17).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101480-phuket-driver-nabbed-with-2000-meth-pills/

 

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Nearly half of coral off Nai Yang damaged, killed by bleaching

By Waranya Prompinpiras

 

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Some 30% of coral off Nai Yang beach have been damaged by beaching, while 10% are dead. Photo: Phuket Marine National Park Operation Center 2
 

PHUKET: Specialists from the Department of Natural Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) have discovered that some 10% of coral off Nai Yang Beach are dead because of bleaching while 30% more damaged.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101481-nearly-half-of-coral-off-nai-yang-damaged-killed-by-bleaching/

 

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Phuket honours Visakha Bucha Day

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

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Ceremonies to commemorate Visakha Bucha Day were conducted this morning at Wat Wichit Sangkaram and other Buddhist temples of Phuket. Photo: Phuket PR Department
 

PHUKET: Hundreds of devotees joined the ceremonies held at Wat Wichit Sangkaram in Phuket Town early this morning (May 18) to honour the major Buddhist holy day Visakha Bucha.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101482-phuket-honours-visakha-bucha-day/

 

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Diplomats from nine countries join Visakha Bucha merit making

By The Nation

 

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Diplomats from nine countries joined merit making at the Royal Temple of Chetupon on Saturday morning to mark Visakha Bucha Day.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101483-diplomats-from-nine-countries-join-visakha-bucha-merit-making/

 

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Democrats expected to join Phalang Pracharat coalition: survey

By The Nation

 

Most people believe the new leader of the Democrat Party should lead the party to join the coalition of the Phalang Pracharat Party to support junta chief Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha as the next prime minister, an opinion survey has found.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101487-democrats-expected-to-join-phalang-pracharat-coalition-survey/

 

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Cristina Fernandez surprises Argentina by running for vice president, not top job

By Adam Jourdan and Eliana Raszewski

 

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Argentina's former President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner waves to supporters after the presentation of her book "Sinceramente", at the Buenos Aires book fair, in Buenos Aires, Argentina May 9, 2019. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

 

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina's Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner said Saturday she will run as vice president in elections later this year, a surprise move by the firebrand former leader who had been widely expected to be the main challenger to President Mauricio Macri.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101488-cristina-fernandez-surprises-argentina-by-running-for-vice-president-not-top-job/

 

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Australia's conservative government on course for "miracle" election victory

By Tom Westbrook, Melanie Burton and Jonathan Barrett

 

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FILE PHOTO: Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison arrives for APEC CEO Summit 2018 at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, 17 November 2018. Fazry Ismail/Pool via REUTERS/File photo

 

SYDNEY/MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia's Liberal-led conservative government was headed for a remarkable win at the national election early on Sunday after uncovering a narrow path to victory that twisted through urban fringes and rural townships.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101489-australias-conservative-government-on-course-for-miracle-election-victory/

 

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Iran dismisses possibility of conflict, says does not want war

 

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FILE PHOTO: Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif sits for an interview with Reuters in New York, New York, U.S. April 24, 2019. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo

 

DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran's top diplomat dismissed the possibility of war erupting in the region at a time of escalating confrontation with the United States, saying Tehran did not want conflict and no country had the "illusion it can confront Iran".

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101490-iran-dismisses-possibility-of-conflict-says-does-not-want-war/

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Austrian government collapses as far right leader caught in video sting

By Kirsti Knolle and Francois Murphy

 

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Austrian Vice Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache reacts as he addresses the media in Vienna, Austria, May 18, 2019. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

 

VIENNA (Reuters) - Austria raced on Saturday towards a snap election as Chancellor Sebastian Kurz pulled the plug on his coalition with the far right after its leader was caught on video offering to fix state contracts with a woman posing as a Russian oligarch's niece.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101491-austrian-government-collapses-as-far-right-leader-caught-in-video-sting/

 

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Not-so-smooth Jazz exceeds expectations at PGA Championship

By Andrew Both

 

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May 18, 2019; Bethpage, NY, USA; Jazz Janewattananond lines up a putt on the 14th green during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Bethpage State Park - Black Course. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

 

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (Reuters) - Jazz Janewattananond thought he would struggle to break 80 at Bethpage Black when he saw the course on Monday but has exceeded expectations with three rounds no worse than par that has lifted him into a tie for second behind runaway leader Brooks Koepka.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101492-not-so-smooth-jazz-exceeds-expectations-at-pga-championship/

 

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Manchester City crush Watford 6-0 to complete treble in style

By Mitch Phillips

 

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Soccer Football - FA Cup Final - Manchester City v Watford - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - May 18, 2019 Manchester City celebrate with the trophy after winning the FA Cup.REUTERS/David Klein

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Majestic Manchester City crushed Watford 6-0 in the FA Cup final on Saturday to become the first team to win the English treble of league championship and both domestic cups in the most emphatic way imaginable.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101493-manchester-city-crush-watford-6-0-to-complete-treble-in-style/

 

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Motorcycling - Marquez braves wet conditions to take pole in France

 

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(Reuters) - Honda's world champion Marc Marquez took pole position for the French Grand Prix after overcoming crashes in rainy conditions during practice and qualifying at Le Mans on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101495-motorcycling-marquez-braves-wet-conditions-to-take-pole-in-france/

 

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Koepka has record seven-stroke advantage after third round at PGA

By Andrew Both

 

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May 17, 2019; Bethpage, NY, USA; Brooks Koepka lines up his putt on the 18th green during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Bethpage State Park - Black Course. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

 

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (Reuters) - Brooks Koepka said his "tunnel-vision focus" was key to his success in major tournaments as he held onto his record seven-stroke lead going into Sunday's final round of the PGA Championship.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101496-koepka-has-record-seven-stroke-advantage-after-third-round-at-pga/

 

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Sudanese commander says democratic elections are his goal

By Nadine Awadalla

 

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General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, head of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and deputy head of the Transitional Military Council (TMC) delivers an address after the Ramadan prayers and Iftar organized by Sultan of Darfur Ahmed Hussain in Khartoum, Sudan May 18, 2019. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah

 

KHARTOUM (Reuters) - The deputy leader of Sudan's military council voiced his enthusiasm for democratic elections in front of an audience of tribal leaders and senior diplomats on Saturday, while seeking to deflect blame for violence in Khartoum this week.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101498-sudanese-commander-says-democratic-elections-are-his-goal/

 

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Panipak eyes on Olympic glory after 2nd World Championships title

By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam 
The Nation

 

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Panipak Wongpattanakit with her gold medal. (Photo Credit to Panipak Wongpattanakit Facebook)

 

World No 1 Panipak Wongpattanakit ousted two time Olympic champion Wu Jingyu of China to claim her second World Taekwondo Championships gold medal in Manchester on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101499-panipak-eyes-on-olympic-glory-after-2nd-world-championships-title/

 

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VIDEO: Na Jomtien beach polluted with putrid wastewater - tourists urged to stay away

 

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Image: The Nation TV

 

Tourists have been warned to avoid Na Jomtien beach in Chonburi after wastewater contaminated the sea turning it black.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101501-video-na-jomtien-beach-polluted-with-putrid-wastewater-tourists-urged-to-stay-away/

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Brexit legislation needs to include public vote - Labour's Starmer

 

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Labour Party's Shadow Secretary of State for Departing the European Union Keir Starmer is seen outside the Cabinet Office, as uncertainty over Brexit continues, in London, Britain, April 9, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/Files

 

LONDON (Reuters) - The British government's Brexit Withdrawal Agreement Bill needs to include another public vote when it is presented to lawmakers again next month, the opposition Labour Party's Brexit spokesman Keir Starmer said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101503-brexit-legislation-needs-to-include-public-vote-labours-starmer/

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Former 'slave' in New York sex cult says founder ordered naked meetings

By Brendan Pierson and Joseph Ax

 

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Former self-help guru Keith Raniere, is seen, in this courtroom sketch, at the Brooklyn Federal Courthouse in New York, U.S., May 7, 2019. REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The founder of an alleged New York sex cult held meetings in which female "slaves" gathered naked on the floor around him while he sat in a chair and lectured them on philosophy, one of the women testified at his criminal trial on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101505-former-slave-in-new-york-sex-cult-says-founder-ordered-naked-meetings/

 

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VIDEO: Tragic death of baby elephant forced to perform for tourists at Phuket Zoo

 

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A baby elephant who was forced to perform tricks for foreign tourists at Phuket Zoo has died after both its back legs snapped.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1101509-video-tragic-death-of-baby-elephant-forced-to-perform-for-tourists-at-phuket-zoo/

 

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