THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 4 June 2019

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Video: Chinese tourist attacked by guide after snatch theft misunderstanding in Pattaya

 

Picture: The Pattaya News

 

The Pattaya News reported that a 37 year old Chinese tourist went to Pattaya police just after midnight on Sunday to say that he had been attacked by a Thai tour guide. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104436-video-chinese-tourist-attacked-by-guide-after-snatch-theft-misunderstanding-in-pattaya/

 

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Pattaya: Myanmar "guide" caught urinating at Bali Hai pier

 

 

City Hall special services doing their rounds at Bali Hai pier in South Pattaya on Monday caught a Myanmar man urinating. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104437-pattaya-myanmar-guide-caught-urinating-at-bali-hai-pier/

 

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Bangkok Governor: Chatuchak market safe and no damage to tourism after fire

 

Picture: TNA

 

Bangkok's governor has declared Chatuchak Market safe after the fire at the weekend that damaged 100 shops. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104438-bangkok-governor-chatuchak-market-safe-and-no-damage-to-tourism-after-fire/

 

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Twitter announce Thailand’s top brands

 

Consumer, telecommunications and banking brands dominate Twitter Top 10 in Q1/2019

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104439-twitter-announce-thailand’s-top-brands/

 

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Beware perverts on the buses: Sixth former posts bottom grab experience

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A sixth former in Bangkok went on Facebook to say that a fellow passenger had fondled her bottom. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104443-beware-perverts-on-the-buses-sixth-former-posts-bottom-grab-experience/

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Khon Kaen: Bus company fined 5,000 baht for cramming in students

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The Department of Land Transport in Khon Kaen in north eastern Thailand have fined a bus company 5,000 baht for taking advantage of Khon Kaen university students. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104444-khon-kaen-bus-company-fined-5000-baht-for-cramming-in-students/

 

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California governor reverses parole board decision on Manson follower

 

Leslie Van Houten reacts after she was denied parole in Corona, California, June 28, 2002. REUTERS/Damian Dovarganes/Files

 

(Reuters) - California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday reversed a parole board recommendation that the youngest of Charles Manson's murderous "family" of followers be released early from prison.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104447-california-governor-reverses-parole-board-decision-on-manson-follower/

 

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Govt backs its IUU measures

 

   

 

BANGKOK, 4 June 2019 (NNT) - The government has assured the people, that IUU measures have been properly instigated and advised at least one political party to thoroughly check out accurate information pertaining to the issue.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104448-thai-govt-backs-its-iuu-measures/

 

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TCC organizes 2019 Annual Meeting of Chambers of Commerce in Five Regions

 

   

BANGKOK, 4 June 2019 (NNT) - The Advisor to the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) has emphasized that future business operations must be based on eco-friendly principles although Thailand is entering the 5.0 era, at the 2019 Annual Meeting of Chambers of Commerce in Five Regions.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104450-tcc-organizes-2019-annual-meeting-of-chambers-of-commerce-in-five-regions/

 

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Udon Thani: Tomb raider stole six year old's skull part to make into amulets

 

Caption: Hunt on for the "necromancer"

 

The Udon Thani governor and police from several stations went to a temple in Muang district of the north eastern Thai city to examine damage to the tomb of a six year old boy. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104453-udon-thani-tomb-raider-stole-six-year-olds-skull-part-to-make-into-amulets/

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Drone users rejoice! Regulations set to be eased by the end of this year

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that drone users will be happy that deregulation plans have been announced. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104455-drone-users-rejoice-regulations-set-to-be-eased-by-the-end-of-this-year/

 

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Driver escapes injury after truck lane change sees car flip several times on main Phuket road

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The driver of the crumpled Suzuki Swift escaped without any serious injuries. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: A truck driver has been fined B400 for reckless driving and causing damage to other people’s property after he changed lanes on Thepkrasattri Rd yesterday afternoon, forcing a Suzuki Swift car onto the central reservation, causing it spin out of control and roll several times before coming to a stop.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104457-driver-escapes-injury-after-truck-lane-change-sees-car-flip-several-times-on-main-phuket-road/

 

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Phuket’s new town planning code will radically change island

By The Thaiger

 

 

Thailand’s Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning is finalising sweeping new development regulations for Phuket. The island’s MICE industry is expected to be a big winner from the proposed changes (more below).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104459-phuket’s-new-town-planning-code-will-radically-change-island/

 

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Video: Spurned Thai man takes it out on his ex with fists and kicks

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Shocking footage from the Don Mueang area of Bangkok showed a spurned Thai man and a woman having an argument in the street. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104462-video-spurned-thai-man-takes-it-out-on-his-ex-with-fists-and-kicks/

 

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Thirty years after Tiananmen, protesters' goals further away than ever

By Michael Martina

 

FILE PHOTO: A Beijing citizen stands in front of a convoy of tanks on the Avenue of Eternal peace in Tiananmen Square. REUTERS/Stringer

 

BEIJING (Reuters) - Three decades after China's bloody crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in and around Beijing's Tiananmen Square, increased government suppression of rights activism has pushed the demonstrators' original goals further away than ever.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104463-thirty-years-after-tiananmen-protesters-goals-further-away-than-ever/

 

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Fire at Laem Chabang raises questions about the EEC

 

 

The recent fire on a container ship at Laem Chabang Port has raised concerns over the environmental impact of the Laem Chabang Phase 3 expansion, which is designed to link with the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) mega project.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104465-fire-at-laem-chabang-raises-questions-about-the-eec/

 

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BMA hospitals, clinics offer free influenza jabs

By The Nation

 

FILE photo

 

To combat the increased risk of influenza outbreaks during the rainy season, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will offer free flu vaccinations to residents, a senior official said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104466-bma-hospitals-clinics-offer-free-influenza-jabs/

 

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One dead, seven injured as car collides with bus in Chon Buri

By The Thaiger

PHOTOS: Pattaya Message

 

 

A female driver has died and seven others sustained injuries after a sedan collided with a shuttle bus in Chon Buri last night. A snake was also a victim of the incident.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104469-one-dead-seven-injured-as-car-collides-with-bus-in-chon-buri/

 

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Jomtien ranked hottest market in East for houses

PATTAYA:--Government Housing Bank officials said Jomtien Beach is the hottest property market in the East.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104470-jomtien-ranked-hottest-market-in-east-for-houses/

 

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Pattaya pulls down illegal signs

PATTAYA:--Pattaya workers have removed illegal signboards blocking drivers’ vision on Sukhumvit Road near Jittapawan College.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104471-pattaya-pulls-down-illegal-signs/

 

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Thieves steal Sawang Boriboon’s air conditioning

PATTAYA:--Thieves have victimized the volunteer medics of the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation again, stealing the air-conditioner compressor from their Sukhumvit Road booth for the second time.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104473-thieves-steal-sawang-boriboon’s-air-conditioning/

 

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Senators have not blocked a vote for PM

 

   

BANGKOK, 4 June 2019 (NNT) - The parliamentary meeting to vote for the Prime Minister takes place on June 5. The President of the Senate has confirmed that it is a privilege of the Senators to vote for the Prime Minister and all members can discuss the qualifications of the candidates.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104478-senators-have-not-blocked-a-vote-for-pm/

 

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Phuket surf danger: the calm before the storm

By The Phuket News

 

Tourists enjoy Nai Harn Beach on Sunday (June 2), as a tattered No Swimming flag stands posted in front of a lifeguard tower, ready for use. Photo: The Phuket News

 

PHUKET: Daren Jenner, the International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) Marine Safety Officer for Phuket, has issued an ominous warning for surf safety at Phuket’s beaches as the southwest monsoon starts to take hold along the island’s popular west coast beaches.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104480-phuket-surf-danger-the-calm-before-the-storm/

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Phalang Pracharat still short on seats to form coalition

By Kas Chanwanpen 
The Nation 

 

 

Phalang Pracharat had yet to announce the establishment of a coalition as of Tuesday, saying its aim was to set up a stable government. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104501-phalang-pracharat-still-short-on-seats-to-form-coalition/

 

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Man found hanged in Karon house, Phuket

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

The body of a man has been found hanged inside a house in Karon this morning. Karon Police were notified of the incident at the house in Soi Patak 9.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104503-man-found-hanged-in-karon-house-phuket/

 

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Man falls to his death at Central World Bangkok

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A man has fallen to his death at the Central World shopping mall in Pathumwan, Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104505-man-falls-to-his-death-at-central-world-bangkok/

 

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Jewellery missing as mom, 76, found dead in Udon Thani house

By The Nation

 

Picture: 77JOWO

 

A 76-year-old woman was found dead in the Udon Thani house where she lived alone, and her gold necklace and two gold bracelets were missing, police said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104509-jewellery-missing-as-mom-76-found-dead-in-udon-thani-house/

 

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Doi Inthanon National Park’s trail closed for rainy season

 

   

Chiang Mai, 4 June 2019 (NNT) - Doi Inthanon National Park has announced the closure of the Kiew Mae Pan Nature Trail to restore the ecosystem, improve and repair the facilities as well as prevent danger that may occur to tourists during the rainy season.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104510-doi-inthanon-national-park’s-trail-closed-for-rainy-season/

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NHSO to develop automatic basic health inspection device

 

   

BANGKOK, 4 June 2019 (NNT) - The National Health Security Office has signed an agreement on the development and manufacturing of automatic basic health inspection devices, providing better access by the general public to basic health inspection tools and promoting health awareness.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104512-nhso-to-develop-automatic-basic-health-inspection-device/

 

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Phuket 7-Eleven manager gifted B5k reward for returning wallet to Chinese tourist

By The Phuket News

 

Yaowaphon Raksa receives the certificate and reward at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (June 3). Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana yesterday rewarded the manager of a 7-Eleven store with a certificate and B5,000 for returning a wallet left behind by a Chinese tourist containing an undisclosed amount of cash.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1104515-phuket-7-eleven-manager-gifted-b5k-reward-for-returning-wallet-to-chinese-tourist/