THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 23 June 2019

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The week that was in Thailand news: Cheating - endemic yes, but not a Thai way of life.

 

 

As a young  teenager I can remember going to my local library in West Wickham in the outer suburbs of London. I needed an interesting book that wasn't like those (at the time) boring  tomes by Hardy and Orwell or the indecipherable poems of Marvell that my teachers raved about and left me yawning and waiting for the bell at break time.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107770-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-cheating-endemic-yes-but-not-a-thai-way-of-life/

 

 

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Woman may face Computer Act charges over 'found' wallet story

By The Nation

 

 

A Thai woman who claimed on Facebook earlier this month that a mysterious “good citizen” had returned her expensive wallet, may face charges under the Computer Act.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107818-woman-may-face-computer-act-charges-over-found-wallet-story/

 

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Apple recalls some older MacBook Pros

By The Nation Weekend 

 

 

Apple has announced a voluntary recall of a limited number of older generation 15-inch MacBook Pro models that contain a battery which may overheat and pose a safety risk.

 

Full story:  https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107819-apple-recalls-some-older-macbook-pros/

 

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Fraud battle spurs INNOVATION

By Asina Pornwasin 
The Nation Weekend  
Shanghai 

 

Chris Clark, the regional president for Asia Pacific at Visa

 

In bid to outsmart the cheats, Visa puts range of technologies to work amid enthusiastic embrace of credit by Thais

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107820-fraud-battle-spurs-innovation/

 

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Teenager Atthaya scorches Phoenix course with record 63

By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam 
The Nation

 

Atthaya Thitikul / Photo by Jirawat Srikong

 

Amateur Atthaya Thitikul relied on her hot putter to fire a tournament record 63, surging to a commanding eight-stroke lead over German Olivia Cowan and Esther Henseliet after round three of the Ladies European Thailand Championship at the Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club in Pattaya on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107821-teenager-atthaya-scorches-phoenix-course-with-record-63/

 

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Trump says new sanctions on Iran to start Monday, dials back rhetoric

By Parisa Hafezi and Nandita Bose

 

The purported wreckage of the American drone is seen displayed by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in Tehran, Iran June 21, 2019. Tasnim News Agency/Handout via REUTERS

 

DUBAI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would impose fresh sanctions on Iran but that he wanted to make a deal to bolster its flagging economy, an apparent move to defuse tensions following the shooting down of an unmanned U.S. drone this week by the Islamic Republic.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107822-trump-says-new-sanctions-on-iran-to-start-monday-dials-back-rhetoric/

 

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UK PM candidate Boris Johnson avoids questions about police visit

By Alistair Smout

 

Boris Johnson, a leadership candidate for Britain's Conservative Party, talks during a hustings event in Birmingham, Britain, June 22, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Boris Johnson, the favourite to be the next British Prime Minister, said on Saturday that party members were not interested in why police were called to investigate concerns for the welfare of a woman in his home.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107824-uk-pm-candidate-boris-johnson-avoids-questions-about-police-visit/

 

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Thailand bans pig imports from Laos after African swine fever outbreak

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand will ban pig imports from Laos for 90 days after its neighbour confirmed the first outbreak of deadly African swine fever, an official notice said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107825-thailand-bans-pig-imports-from-laos-after-african-swine-fever-outbreak/

 

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Asean Summit opens in Bangkok

By The Nation

 

 

The 34th Asean Summit kicked off on Saturday as leaders from various Asean countries arriving in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107826-asean-summit-opens-in-bangkok/

 

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Asean finalises common position on RCEP

By Phuwit Limviphuwat 
The Nation

 

A floral installation marking the 34th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit is displayed in Bangkok on June 22, 2019. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

 

Asean members reached an overall common position on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) during their meeting in Bangkok on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107827-asean-finalises-common-position-on-rcep/

 

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Vietnam PM seeks quick movement on strategic partnership with Thailand

By Supalak Ganjanakhundee 
The Nation

 

Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, left, and Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha seen during their bilateral meeting on Saturday.

 

Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has called for early finalisation of the Plan of Action on Implementing the Vietnam- Thailand Strategic Partnership for the next five years, while mapping out key dimensions of bilateral relations.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107828-vietnam-pm-seeks-quick-movement-on-strategic-partnership-with-thailand/

 

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Myanmar might issue verification cards to Rohingya: Thai FM

By Supalak Ganjanakhundee 
The Nation

 

File photo : Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai

 

Myanmar is considering issuing National Verification Cards (NVC) to Rohingya refugees who want to voluntarily return from Bangladesh to the strife-torn Rakhine state, Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107829-myanmar-might-issue-verification-cards-to-rohingya-thai-fm/

 

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South China Sea situation worrisome: Vietnam PM

By Supalak Ganjanakhundee 
The Nation

 

Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his wife arrive in Bangkok for the Asean Summit on Saturday. 

 

Despite progress in negotiations between Asean and China towards establishing a Code of Conduct (COC) for the contentious South China Sea, Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on Saturday that the situation on the ground remained complicated.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107830-south-china-sea-situation-worrisome-vietnam-pm/

 

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Hamilton on pole in France, Vettel only seventh

By Alan Baldwin

 

Formula One F1 - French Grand Prix - Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France - June 22, 2019 Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton in action during qualifying REUTERS/Vincent Kessler

 

LE CASTELLET, France (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton seized pole position for the French Grand Prix in track record time on Saturday as Mercedes, chasing their 10th successive win, swept the front row of the grid in dominant fashion.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107832-hamilton-on-pole-in-france-vettel-only-seventh/

 

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Exclusive: White House's Kushner unveils economic portion of Middle East peace plan

By Matt Spetalnick and Steve Holland

 

White House senior adviser Jared Kushner speaks during an interview with Reuters at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, U.S., June 20, 2019. Picture taken June 20, 2019. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Saturday outlined a $50 billion Middle East economic plan that would create a global investment fund to lift the Palestinian and neighbouring Arab state economies, and fund a $5 billion(3.92 billion pounds) transportation corridor to connect the West Bank and Gaza.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107833-exclusive-white-houses-kushner-unveils-economic-portion-of-middle-east-peace-plan/

 

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Iran executes ex-employee of defence ministry on charges of spying for U.S.: agency

 

GENEVA (Reuters) - Iran executed a former contract employee for the aerospace organization of the defence ministry in recent days on charges of spying for the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, the IRIB news agency reported on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107835-iran-executes-ex-employee-of-defence-ministry-on-charges-of-spying-for-us-agency/

 

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Asean may bid for 2034 Fifa World Cup

 

 

Asean will make a collective bid to host the Fifa World Cup in 2034, Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107836-asean-may-bid-for-2034-fifa-world-cup/

 

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Police hunt for mastermind behind alleged trafficking of Rohingya to Malaysia

 

 

Police are looking for a man suspected of masterminding the trafficking of 65 Rohingya from Myanmar to Malaysia by boat. Their modified fishing boat broke down and beached on Rawi Island, off Thailand’s southernmost province of Satun on June 11th.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107838-police-hunt-for-mastermind-behind-alleged-trafficking-of-rohingya-to-malaysia/

 

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Meteorological Dept launches thunderbolt mascot to mark its 77th anniversary

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BANGKOK, 22 June 2019(NNT) - The Meteorological Department has launched the thunderbolt mascot for weather warnings on its 77th anniversary. It has also advised farmers to prepare for a lack of rain from late June until mid-July.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107839-meteorological-dept-launches-thunderbolt-mascot-to-mark-its-77th-anniversary/

 

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Swede arrested on Koh Chang over $11 million fraud “a really nice guy” and the last person you would think of being a criminal

 

Image: Manager

 

A Swedish man who was arrested this week on Koh Chang over his involvement in a multi million dollar fraud has been described as “a really nice guy” and “just about the last person you would suspect of being involved in anything illegal”.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107840-swede-arrested-on-koh-chang-over-11-million-fraud-“a-really-nice-guy”-and-the-last-person-you-would-think-of-being-a-criminal/

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Bangkok Governor orders chief district officers in 50 districts to finish repairing drain covers in 1 month

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BANGKOK, 22 June 2019(NNT) - Bangkok Governor, Pol. Gen. Assawin Khwanmuang, presided over the opening session of district administration training. Mrs. Sillapasuay Raweesaengsoon, Permanent Secretary of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), who participated in the training, along with all 50 chief district officers, said the training was aimed at delivering management policies to 50 chief district officers.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107841-bangkok-governor-orders-chief-district-officers-in-50-districts-to-finish-repairing-drain-covers-in-1-month/

 

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Thailand readied as ASEAN Center for Disaster Relief Aid

tewit kemtong

 

 

BANGKOK, 22 June 2019 (NNT) - ASEAN countries are faced with natural disasters every year, prompting the community to take protective measures and set up an ASEAN coordinating center for humanitarian and relief aid.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107843-thailand-readied-as-asean-center-for-disaster-relief-aid/

 

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MSDHS set to elaborate on house smoking ban law

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK, 22 June 2019 (NNT) - The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security is set to start a campaign to raise awareness of the anti domestic violence and domestic smoking ban law, effective from August.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107844-msdhs-set-to-elaborate-on-house-smoking-ban-law/

 

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PM urges Bangkok flood mitigation

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK, 22 June 2019 (NNT) - The Prime Minister has urged related agencies to find ways to mitigate flooding in Bangkok, and help alleviate public inconvenience.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107845-pm-urges-bangkok-flood-mitigation/

 

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Thailand to host Bangkok ASEAN Film Festival 2019

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BANGKOK, 22 June 2019 (NNT) - Culture Minister Weera Rojphotjanarat said today ASEAN’s culture ministers have resolved at their eighth meeting in Yokyakarta, Indonesia, to designate the year 2019 as ASEAN Cultural Year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107846-thailand-to-host-bangkok-asean-film-festival-2019/

 

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330 years of cannabis in Thai medicine

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK, 22 June 2019(NNT) - To support and prepare for the use of medical cannabis, with safe access by patients, the Sirindhorn College of Public Health in Phitsanulok has held the 330 Years of Cannabis in Thai Medicine - Phitsanulok City of Herbs event, promoting traditional Thai medicine, especially the use of cannabis as a medicinal drug ingredient.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107847-330-years-of-cannabis-in-thai-medicine/

 

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Environmental conservation highlighted at ASEAN Summit

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK, 22 June 2019(NNT)-This year’s ASEAN Summit in Bangkok has focused on environmental conservation, with eco-friendly green meetings and discussions on marine debris reduction.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107848-environmental-conservation-highlighted-at-asean-summit/

 

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Paraplegic and confined to a wheelchair but Thaivisa's top poster is "still standing" in Thailand

 

 

Thaivisa's Poster of the Year "Colinneil" has lived a roller-coaster of a life in Thailand. But despite the occasional ups and devastating downs this 71 year old man from northern England who has made his home in Thailand is positive and upbeat about the future.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107851-paraplegic-and-confined-to-a-wheelchair-but-thaivisas-top-poster-is-still-standing-in-thailand/

 

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[VIDEO] Another quality tourist: Crazed foreigner arrested after Jomtien beach rampage

 

 

Another day, another heavily intoxicated foreigner causing mischief near Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107853-video-another-quality-tourist-crazed-foreigner-arrested-after-jomtien-beach-rampage/

 

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Foreign boyfriend questioned after Thai woman falls to death for Pattaya condo

 

 

A twenty three year old Thai woman has died after falling from the 30th floor of a condominium in Naklua.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1107854-foreign-boyfriend-questioned-after-thai-woman-falls-to-death-for-pattaya-condo/