THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 11 June 2019

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Videos: Woman takes a beating from Thai man - the crowd film but do nothing to help

 

Picture: Daily News

 

CCTV and mobile phone footage from Chonburi showed an attack by a Thai man on a woman in broad daylight in the street.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105706-videos-woman-takes-a-beating-from-thai-man-the-crowd-film-but-do-nothing-to-help/

 

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Deputy PM Somkid: Thailand, China strengthen ties in all areas

 

   

The Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Somkid Jatusripitak, said after a meeting between the Prime Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, and a Chinese Communist Party Politburo member, Li Xi, at Government House, that the visit of the Chinese official is seen as a positive signal and shows the importance of Thailand in the eyes of foreign countries.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105708-deputy-pm-somkid-thailand-china-strengthen-ties-in-all-areas/

 

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Thai International school student shows Thailand can be the "Hub" of invention!

 

Picture: Daily New

 

A Chiang Mai international school student has become the first Thai to enter the final rounds of the "Google Science Fair" for his innovative hearing aid device. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105710-thai-international-school-student-shows-thailand-can-be-the-hub-of-invention/

 

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Colombian burglar arrested at Bangkok airport on his way to Germany

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A Colombian burglar who stole 5 million baht of property in Samut Prakarn in May has been arrested at Suvarabhumi airport.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105711-colombian-burglar-arrested-at-bangkok-airport-on-his-way-to-germany/

 

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Trump ready to slap more tariffs on China after G20 meeting

By Doina Chiacu and Stella Qiu

 

U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump board Air Force One as they depart Shannon international airport en route to Washington, in Shannon, Ireland June 7, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

 

WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he was ready to impose another round of punitive tariffs on Chinese imports if he cannot make progress in trade talks with China's President at a Group of 20 summit later this month.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105715-trump-ready-to-slap-more-tariffs-on-china-after-g20-meeting/

 

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Injured dolphin rescued off Phang Nga

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

An injured dolphin is being cared for after being rescued along Tai Mueang beach in Phang Nga, southern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105716-injured-dolphin-rescued-off-phang-nga/

 

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Win a pair of tickets to Mahanakhon Skywalk, Thailand’s highest observation deck at King Power Mahanakhon with Thaivisa

 

 

Bangkok has a new, stunning attraction to hit its landscape and it sits on Thailand’s highest observation deck,  314 metres above ground. It is the Mahanakhon SkyWalk at King Power Mahanakhon, located at Chong Nonsi BTS (exit 3).

 

Read more: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105714-win-a-pair-of-tickets to-mahanakhon-skywalk-thailand’s-highest-observation-deck at-king-power-mahanakhon-with-thaivisa/

 

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Beware snakes on the move in rainy season, warns official

By The Phuket News

 

Four hefty pythons were caught in just a handful of days. Photo: Natural and Wildlife Education Centre, Khao Phra Thaew Non-Hunting Area

 

PHUKET: Following heavy rain over the weekend, the Chief of the Natural and Wildlife Education Centre at the Khao Phra Thaew Non-Hunting Area in Thalang has warned residents to beware snakes on the move to reach dry areas – namely in and around houses.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105721-beware-snakes-on-the-move-in-rainy-season-warns-official/

 

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Uncertainty over new government stability dampens economic outlook, says SCB’s EIC

 

 

Although investors have somewhat eased their worries about the local politics, the question over stability of the new government continues to dampen economic outlook, according to a research by the Siam Commercial Bank’s Economic Intelligence Center.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105724-uncertainty-over-new-government-stability-dampens-economic-outlook-says-scb’s-eic/

 

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Kamphaeng Phet: Inside the "Doraemon-mobile: an ambulance that makes patients smile

 

 

Thai Rath caught up with the driver of a foundation rescue service who has decked out his ambulance in every way he can think of with the Japanese cartoon character Doraemon. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105727-kamphaeng-phet-inside-the-doraemon-mobile-an-ambulance-that-makes-patients-smile/

 

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EC marks its 21st anniversary

 

   

BANGKOK, 11 June 2019 (NNT) - On the occasion of the 21st anniversary of the Office of the Election Commission (EC), the EC Chairman has confirmed that the EC will make the least mistakes possible as it continues to improve its work in both central and regional areas.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105731-ec-marks-its-21st-anniversary/

 

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Thailand announces its readiness to host 37th SOME

 

   

BANGKOK, 11 June 2019 (NNT) - Thailand is ready to host the 37th Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME) to push for concrete regional energy cooperation.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105734-thailand-announces-its-readiness-to-host-37th-some/

 

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Recycling coming to Pattaya: New bins expected in households after successful beach trial

 

Picture: Sophon Cable

 

A deputy mayor in Pattaya has said that a trial of recycling bins on two beaches has proved very successful. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105737-recycling-coming-to-pattaya-new-bins-expected-in-households-after-successful-beach-trial/

 

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UPDATE:

 

Thai "Mai Man" assailant who attacked woman in the street was her angry husband

 

Arrested : "Mai Man" (non-man) who attacked woman

 

Police in Chonburi said that a man who savagely attacked a woman in the street while onlookers filmed is her husband. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105706-videos-woman-takes-a-beating-from-thai-man-the-crowd-film-but-do-nothing-to-help/?do=findComment&comment=14233330

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Pattaya places barriers to prevent flooding

PATTAYA:--Pattaya officials aided victims of recent flooding on Soi Paniadchang 8 and took temporary steps to prevent more.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105735-pattaya-places-barriers-to-prevent-flooding/

 

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Flood barriers placed in Nong Krabok

PATTAYA:--Pattaya has placed concrete barriers along the Nong Krabok railway road to protect against erosion.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105736-flood-barriers-placed-in-nong-krabok/

 

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Broken sidewalks make for hazardous walking

 

PATTAYA:--Damaged sidewalks make simply walking dangerous along a stretch of South Road.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105739-broken-sidewalks-make-for-hazardous-walking/

 

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Garbage piles up on S. Pattaya soi

 

PATTAYA:--South Pattaya residents are complaining that the city has ignored growing piles of garbage outside Soi Penpak Village.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105744-garbage-piles-up-on-s-pattaya-soi/

 

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Students, scuba divers clean Koh Larn for World Ocean Day

 

KOH LARN:--The Royal Thai Navy and Pattaya City Hall hosted a beach and reef cleanup on Koh Larn for World Ocean Day.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105742-students-scuba-divers-clean-koh-larn-for-world-ocean-day/

 

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Navy impounds 3 Vietnamese fishing boats

 

SATTAHIP:--The Royal Thai Navy impounded three Vietnamese fishing boats disguised as Thai vessels to illegally fish the Gulf of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105743-navy-impounds-3-vietnamese-fishing-boats/

 

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Fired worker went on Bt6m spending spree with company credit card

By The Nation

 

FILE photo

 

A woman who was fired by her company took revenge by stealing her former boss’s credit card and splurging Bt6 million to live a life of luxury for more than a year, police say.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105746-fired-worker-went-on-bt6m-spending-spree-with-company-credit-card/

 

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Deputy premier orders preparations for flooding in Bangkok

 

   

BANGKOK, 11 June 2019 (NNT) - Deputy Premier and Defense Minister Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan has instructed administrative, military and police officers to coordinate closely in preparations for flooding in all regions of the country during the rainy season, according to Defense Ministry spokesman Lt. Gen. Khongcheep Tantrawanich.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105751-dpm-prawit-orders-preparations-for-flooding-in-bangkok/

 

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Premchai convicted of bribery in poaching case, handed another year in jail

By The Nation

 

File photo

 

Construction tycoon Premchai Karnasutra was sentenced to one year in jail on Tuesday after being found guilty of trying to bribe officials while being arrested at the Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary in Kanchanaburi early last year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105755-premchai-convicted-of-bribery-in-poaching-case-handed-another-year-in-jail/

 

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UPDATE: 

Police confirm charges against man for shooting girlfriend’s brother, nephew, attempted hostage taking

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Pimonsak Jantarat, from Trang, during questioning at Chalong Police Station yesterday (June 10). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Chalong Police have confirmed the charges against the man arrested for shooting his girlfriend’s brother and nephew – and attempting to take them hostage and flee the scene – in Rawai yesterday morning (June 10).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105685-man-taken-down-after-shooting-girlfriend’s-brother-nephew-attempts-to-flee-with-them-as-hostages/?do=findComment&comment=14233605

 

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Prayut gets royal endorsement as prime minister

By Kas Chanwanpen 
The Nation

 

 

General Prayut Chan-o-cha was royally endorsed for his second term as prime minister in a ceremony at Government House on Tuesday afternoon. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105779-prayut-gets-royal-endorsement-as-prime-minister/

 

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Video: Farang thief at the checkout got 2,000 baht, Thai shopper tells Thaivisa

 

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A Thai woman working in Pattaya has told Thaivisa how she lost 2,000 baht at a checkout at the Friendship Supermarket in South Pattaya. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105783-video-farang-thief-at-the-checkout-got-2000-baht-thai-shopper-tells-thaivisa/

 

 

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UPDATE:

 

Thai coup leader completes transition to elected PM, cabinet unclear

By Panarat Thepgumpanat

 

Prayut Chan-O-Cha speaks after the royal endorsement ceremony appointing him as Thailand's new prime minister at Government House in Bangkok, Thailand June 11, 2019. Lillian Suwanrumpha/Pool/via REUTERS

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's king formally endorsed former army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha as an elected prime minister on Tuesday, five years after he seized power in a military coup, though the makeup of his coalition government's cabinet is unclear.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105779-prayut-gets-royal-endorsement-as-prime-minister/?do=findComment&comment=14234160

 

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Thailand, US ready to expand military cooperation

 

   

BANGKOK, 11 June 2019 (NNT) - The Commander of the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM), Gen. Richard D. Clarke, said the US looks forward to expand military cooperation with the country to fight terrorism and support the International Military Education and Training (IMET) programme.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105786-thailand-us-ready-to-expand-military-cooperation/

 

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Italy's coalition to work to avert EU disciplinary action over budget: PM's office

 

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte looks on as he holds a news conference at Chigi Palace in Rome, Italy, June 3, 2019. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/Files

 

ROME (Reuters) - Italy's coalition leaders have agreed to work together to avert European Union disciplinary action over Rome's worsening public finances after a late-night meeting with Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Monday, the PM's office said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105794-italys-coalition-to-work-to-avert-eu-disciplinary-action-over-budget-pms-office/

 

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Four Vietnamese women arrested for unlicensed massage in Ubon

 

Four Vietnamese women were arrested on Tuesday for lacking a permit for massage work at a traditional parlour in Ubon Ratchathani’s Muang district.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1105801-four-vietnamese-women-arrested-for-unlicensed-massage-in-ubon/