THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 19 June 2019

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Udon Thani: Tricky old Chinese man arrested for conspiring with Thais in credit card fraud 

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Police from the RTP's economic crime suppression division (ECD) have announced the arrest of a 67 year old Chinese man who they say was conspiring with a Thai gang to commit credit card fraud. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107159-udon-thani-tricky-old-chinese-man-arrested-for-conspiring-with-thais-in-credit-card-fraud/

 

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Italian businessman found dead in Chumpon resort room - no foul play expected

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Police called to a resort room near the beach and airport in Pathiu, Chumporn in Thailand's south found a 56 year old Italian man dead on the floor. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107161-italian-businessman-found-dead-in-chumpon-resort-room-no-foul-play-expected/

 

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Bill Gates hanging wire wish to come true!: 20 billion baht work set to be finished by 2021

 

 

Bangkok's governor general Asawin Kwanmuang has given details of the progress of a scheme to bury thousands of kilometers of unsightly wires in the capital of Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107162-bill-gates-hanging-wire-wish-to-come-true-20-billion-baht-work-set-to-be-finished-by-2021/

 

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Thai Airways sneaks into Top Ten. Skytrax World’s Best Airlines Awards 2019.

By The Thaiger

 

 

PHOTO: A Thai Airways Airbus A380

 

Qatar Airways is the world’s best airline in the 2019 Skytrax World Airline Awards. Last year’s winner Singapore Airlines, has been relegated to second place. Asian airlines have taken six of the top ten spots with Thai Airways, despite their local woes, just sneaking into the Top Ten.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107168-thai-airways-sneaks-into-top-ten-skytrax-world’s-best-airlines-awards-2019/

 

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Thailand's road carnage: Deaths top 7,000 this year

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that road deaths at the scene of accidents in the kingdom has now passed 7,000 in 2019. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107177-thailands-road-carnage-deaths-top-7000-this-year/

 

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NR Instant Produce (NRF) Confirms its Worldwide Mission to Create Circular Economy Food System

 

Mr. Danai Pathomvanich, Chairman of Path Foundation and CEO of NR Instant Produce (NRF) gave speech on regenerative agriculture at FoodShot Global ‘Moonshot for Better Foods’ Ceremony before donating a USD 250,000 grant to COMET-Farm.

 

Bangkok, Thailand June 2019 – Following its successful product launch of ‘Sabzu’ at ThaiFex 2019 and ambitious plans to take leadership role in global Specialty Foods industry

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107179-nr-instant-produce-nrf-confirms-its-worldwide-mission-to-create-circular-economy-food-system/

 

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Electricity consumers warned: Don't believe online economy claims from crooks

 

 

A spokesman for the Thai electricity authorities in Bangkok has warned consumers not to be fooled by claims made on Facebook that they can save money on their bills by installing special equipment.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107181-electricity-consumers-warned-dont-believe-online-economy-claims-from-crooks/

 

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One dead, one injured in Thalang collision, Phuket

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

A passenger has died while the driver of the car has sustained injuries following a collision with a pickup truck in Thalang. Thalang officials were notified of the incident at 10pm last night on Srisoonthorn road at the Bang Jo Intersection.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107182-one-dead-one-injured-in-thalang-collision-phuket/

 

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Bangkok’s Wireless Road closed for two days – 34th ASEAN Summit

By The Thaiger

 

 

Wireless Road (Witthayu Road), one of Bangkok’s most congested and popular stretches of road, will be closed for two days during the 34th ASEAN Summit.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107183-bangkok’s-wireless-road-closed-for-two-days-–-34th-asean-summit/

 

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Hua Hin: District chief looking into Pool Villas advertising as "Homestay"

 

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Talk News Online reported that the district chief of Hua Hin is looking into the concept of dozens of pool villas in the seaside town offering daily rents as "homestay". 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107185-hua-hin-district-chief-looking-into-pool-villas-advertising-as-homestay/

 

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PM cannot attend cabinet or summit due to legal technicality – Piyabutr

 

 

Future Forward party secretary-general Piyabutr Saengkanokkul has accused Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha of violating the Constitution by chairing cabinet meetings last week and yesterday (June 18th).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107186-pm-cannot-attend-cabinet-or-summit-due-to-legal-technicality-–-piyabutr/

 

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Army chief recommends listening to an old Thai song ‘Kilet Manoot’

 

 

According to an informed army source, Army Commander-in-Chief General Apirat Kongsompong has recommended that his aides and acquaintances listen to an old Thai song called “Kilet Manoot” or (Human Defilement) which, he said, fits the current political situation as politicians squabble over cabinet seats.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107187-army-chief-recommends-listening-to-an-old-thai-song-‘kilet-manoot’/

 

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Video: Pushing in and showing no driving manners at all!

 

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Dash cam footage on the We Love Pattaya page showed a driver trying to barge their way in in front of another car on a highway in the north of Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107189-video-pushing-in-and-showing-no-driving-manners-at-all/

 

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Man charged after deadly head-on collision

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The front end of the BMW was destroyed by the impact. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: One man is facing a charge of reckless driving causing death after a deadly head-on collision on Srisoonthorn Rd in Baan Manik last night (June 18).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107182-one-dead-one-injured-in-thalang-collision-phuket/?do=findComment&comment=14259709

 

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Thai consumers want healthier food products: study

By The Nation

 

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Almost all consumers in Thailand (99 per cent) are interested in improving their diets while 82 per cent are happy for products to made healthier, provided that taste is not compromised.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107197-thai-consumers-want-healthier-food-products-study/

 

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Ten students injured as construction materials fall on school

By The Nation

 

 

Ten students were injured when the crane at a building site next to a Bangkok school broke and fell, causing construction materials to fall through the roof of the school’s basketball court on Wednesday, police said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107216-ten-students-injured-as-construction-materials-fall-on-school/

 

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Poor mother begs for prosthetic leg for 9-year-old girl

By The Nation

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A mother of a girl in Phichit who lost her left leg two years ago because of cancer has called for help in getting her a prosthetic leg for better mobility at school.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107218-poor-mother-begs-for-prosthetic-leg-for-9-year-old-girl/

 

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Three injured in motorbike accident in Phuket Town

By The Thaiger

 

 

 PHOTOS: Phuket Volunteer Rescue

 

Three people sustained injuries in a motorbike accident last night at Nimit Circle in Phuket Town, on the east of Phuket. The roundabout has eight lanes of traffic feeding into the same circle of traffic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107220-three-injured-in-motorbike-accident-in-phuket-town/

 

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Rubbing shoulders with the pros

By The Nation

 

 

Thai and foreign professional players, including Chatprapa Siriprakob from the Thai LPGA Tour (to the right of centre, waving the Thai flag) and England’s Annabel Dimmock (blue top left of centre, waving the UK flag), winner of the Ladies European Thailand (LET) Jabra Ladies Open last month, conduct a golf clinic for local youngsters ahead of the LET Championship 2019.

 

Full story:  https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107223-rubbing-shoulders-with-the-pros/

 

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Miracles can happen, insists Kanjana

By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam 
The Nation

 

 Thailand captain Kanjana Sung-ngoen                                   

 

Thailand captain Kanjana Sung-ngoen says hope is not lost for Thailand at the World Cup in France, despite heavy defeats in both their games so far.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107224-miracles-can-happen-insists-kanjana/

 

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PM calls on people to pay attention to ASEAN Summit

 

   

BANGKOK, 19 June 2019(NNT) - Thailand is hosting the 34th ASEAN Summit and venues and security measures have been prepared. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha called on the people to pay attention to the ASEAN Summit.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107229-pm-calls-on-people-to-pay-attention-to-asean-summit/

 

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Over 4,500 endangered baby turtles seized from passenger van in Tak province

 

 

Customs officials and army troops seized more than 4,500 baby endangered turtles and some tropical fish from a passenger van on the Mae Sot-Tak highway in Mae Sot district of Thailand’s northwestern province of Tak on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107235-over-4500-endangered-baby-turtles-seized-from-passenger-van-in-tak-province/

 

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Surin family begs for murdered daughter’s return from Portugal

By Wichit Chunhakitkhajorn 
The Nation

 

 

The Surin family of a 41-year-old female masseuse who was murdered and dismembered in Portugal in March called for the authorities to transport her remains back to Thailand for religious rites.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107236-surin-family-begs-for-murdered-daughter’s-return-from-portugal/

 

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Police promise Udomsuk outpost after brawl

By Kornkamon Aksorndech 
The Nation

 

 

A traffic police command centre has been set up at the start of Sukhumvit Soi 103 Udomsuk in Bangkok's Bang Na district in a bid to prevent brawls among motorcycle-taxi drivers, said Bang Na superintendent Colonel Nakhon Thongpanich on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107253-police-promise-udomsuk-outpost-after-brawl/

 

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Thailand's King Power wins duty-free retailer auction for major airports

by Chayut Setboonsarng

 

FILE PHOTO: The headquarters of King Power Group, the nation's largest duty free retailer, is seen in Bangkok, Thailand April 28, 2016. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Airports of Thailand Pcl (AOT) on Wednesday approved King Power Group’s $494 million (£393.3 million) bids for duty-free retailing at its major airports over rival contenders, including a group of South Korea’s Lotte and Bangkok Airways Pcl.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107254-thailands-king-power-wins-duty-free-retailer-auction-for-major-airports/

 

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'It's important to be nice': Dwayne Johnson urges compassion in MTV awards speech

 

Hollywood didn’t know what to do with me’ … Dwayne Johnson accepts the generational award. Photograph: Emma McIntyre/VMN19/Getty Images for MTV

 

Dwayne Johnson told fans of the power of compassion and “being ourselves” while accepting a top honour at the MTV Movie and TV awards.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107259-its-important-to-be-nice-dwayne-johnson-urges-compassion-in-mtv-awards-speech/

 

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John Cusack apologises for sharing vile anti-Semitic tweet - after blaming 'bot'

By Joanna S Freedman

 

John Cusack has apologised for retweeting an anti-Semitic tweet (Image: Getty Images)

 

Actor John Cusack has apologised after sharing an anti-Semitic image with fans on Twitter .

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107262-john-cusack-apologises-for-sharing-vile-anti-semitic-tweet-after-blaming-bot/

 

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Jim Carrey reveals why he doesn’t take selfies with fans and it might change your life

by Alicia Adejobi

 

Jim won’t take a picture but he’d love a good chat (Picture: Getty)

 

Last week we discovered that Keanu Reeves doesn’t touch female fans in photos and now, Jim Carrey has revealed that he doesn’t take selfies with his loyal following.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107263-jim-carrey-reveals-why-he-doesn’t-take-selfies-with-fans-and-it-might-change-your-life/

 

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Bangkok Airways celebrates "World’s Best Regional Airline & Best Regional Airline in Asia 2019 Awards"

By The Nation

 

 

Offering Special Promotion and Treats for passengers

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107264-bangkok-airways-celebrates-world’s-best-regional-airline-best-regional-airline-in-asia-2019-awards/

 

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Popstar Pookie names no sources or clients

By Suriya Patathayo 
The Nation

 

 

Police said on Wednesday that former popstar Prissana or Priscilla “Pookie” Gemelli has yet to implicate anybody in relation to her drug-trafficking charges, though they still need to investigate the origins of the Bt10 million that circulated via her bank account over the past two or three years.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107265-popstar-pookie-names-no-sources-or-clients/