THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 29 June 2019

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Woman had tip of dental tool embedded in gum for five years

By Pornpan Phetchsaen 
The Nation

 

 

A team of four dentists from Khon Kaen University's Faculty of Dentistry on Friday removed the tip of a dental tool that had been left embedded in a 33-year-old Thai woman's gum after a procedure five years ago.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108895-woman-had-tip-of-dental-tool-embedded-in-gum-for-five-years/

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Thailand International Dog Show set for July 4-7

By THE NATION

 

IMPACT has injected Bt30 million into this year's Thailand International Dog Show that will be held under the "Dog's Fit City" theme.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108904-thailand-international-dog-show-set-for-july-4-7/

 

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“True Little Monk : A Wisdom Training Programme for Novices”, Wins “Gold Telly Award 2019”

By The Nation

 

 

True Corporation received the Gold Telly Awards 2019 in the Religion TV Program Category for its TV “True Little Monk : A Wisdom Training Programme for Novices”.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108905-“true-little-monk-a-wisdom-training-programme-for-novices”-wins-“gold-telly-award-2019”/

 

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France roasts in record heatwave, two die in Spain

By Inti Landauro and Emma Pinedo

 

People cool off in the sea in Marseille as a heatwave hits much of the country, France, June 28, 2019. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier

 

PARIS/MADRID (Reuters) - France registered its highest temperature since records began on Friday as the death toll rose from a heatwave suffocating much of Europe.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108908-france-roasts-in-record-heatwave-two-die-in-spain/

 

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Trump administration targets Maduro's son 'Nicolasito' with sanctions

By Roberta Rampton

 

Nicolas Maduro Guerra, son of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro and member of the National Constituent Assembly, looks as his father talks to the media before a softball game with ministers and military high command members at Fuerte Tiuna military base, in Caracas, Venezuela January 28, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Bello/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - The Trump administration turned up the pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Friday by targeting his son Nicolas "Nicolasito" Maduro with sanctions, the U.S. Treasury Department said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108910-trump-administration-targets-maduros-son-nicolasito-with-sanctions/

 

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Biden tries to limit the damage from debate blow

By James Oliphant and Ginger Gibson

 

Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition Annual International Convention Labor Luncheon, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., June 28, 2019. REUTERS/Kamil Krzaczynski

 

MIAMI (Reuters) - In an effort to steady his presidential campaign, former Vice President Joe Biden engaged in some furious damage control on Friday, a day after rival candidate Kamala Harris hurt him in the most dramatic clash so far of the 2020 election campaign.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108912-biden-tries-to-limit-the-damage-from-debate-blow/

 

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May tells Putin to stop destabilising activities - spokeswoman

 

Russian President Vladimir Putin and British Prime Minister Theresa May shake hands during their meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan June 28, 2019. Pool via REUTERS

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May told President Vladimir Putin on Friday that their countries can only have a different relationship if Russia stops the behaviour that threatens to undermine international security, her spokeswoman said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108914-may-tells-putin-to-stop-destabilising-activities-spokeswoman/

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Trump offers to meet North Korea's Kim at DMZ this weekend

 

FILE PHOTO: North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump talk in the garden of the Metropole hotel during the second North Korea-U.S. summit in Hanoi, Vietnam February 28, 2019. REUTERS/Leah Millis

 

OSAKA (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would like to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this weekend at the demilitarized zone (DMZ) on the border of North and South Korea.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108915-trump-offers-to-meet-north-koreas-kim-at-dmz-this-weekend/

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Cricket: Busy bees interrupt South Africa and Sri Lanka … again

 

Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup - Sri Lanka v South Africa - Emirates Riverside, Chester-Le-Street, Britain - June 28, 2019 The umpire, Sri Lanka and South Africa players lie on the ground to avoid bees Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

 

CHESTER-LE-STREET, England (Reuters) - A swarm of bees forced the players of South Africa and Sri Lanka to dive onto the ground during their Cricket World Cup clash at the Riverside Stadium on Friday -- but for many on the pitch there was a sense of deja vu.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108925-cricket-busy-bees-interrupt-south-africa-and-sri-lanka-…-again/

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DPM Prawit ensures Title Deeds return to villagers Legal

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK, 28 June 2019(NNT) - The Deputy Prime Minister on Security has confirmed the return of title deeds to villagers is legal as a working committee has been verifying their legitimacy, with some requiring further inspection; he added he has yet to be invited to take any ministerial position in the new government.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108927-dpm-prawit-ensures-title-deeds-return-to-villagers-legal/

 

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House of Representatives acknowledges report on National Reform Plans

tewit kemtong

 

 

BANGKOK, 28 June 2019(NNT) - The House of Representatives has spent two days debating a report on national reform plans. National Economic & Social Development Council Secretary General, Thossaphorn Sirisamphan confirmed during the House meeting that all remarks and suggestions raised by MPs will be compiled and submitted to Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to consider when making the plans more efficient.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108928-house-of-representatives-acknowledges-report-on-national-reform-plans/

 

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Thailand, Australia share concerns over Trade War

Praphorn Praphornkul

 

 

BANGKOK, 28 June 2019(NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has held bilateral talks with his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison about the trade war between the United States and China. They agreed to push for the setting up of a Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, to alleviate adverse effects.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108929-thailand-australia-share-concerns-over-trade-war/

 

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Thai Airways organizes special flights for Hajj Pilgrims

supawadee wangsri

 

 

BANGKOK, 28 June 2019(NNT) - Mr. Nont Kalintha, Vice President of the Sales Department, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, as the Chairman of Thai Airways Hajj Special Affairs Committee, along with Mr. Abdulraman Mayuso, President of the Hajj Business Entrepreneur Association of the Three Southern Border Provinces, signed a memorandum of understanding on special flight arrangements by Thai Airways to transport Thai muslim pilgrims to attend the Hajj ceremonies in Saudi Arabia in 2019.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108930-thai-airways-organizes-special-flights-for-hajj-pilgrims/

 

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ASEAN leaders visit Hua Takhe community

Praphorn Praphornkul

 

 

BANGKOK, 28 June 2019(NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration led a group of leaders of ASEAN capitals on a cultural tour to Hua Takhe community in Lard Krabang district and a 100-year-old canalside community’s way as part of an effort to create a ASEAN development network.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108932-asean-leaders-visit-hua-takhe-community/

 

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MPC maintains Policy Rate at 1.75% per year

supawadee wangsri

 

 

BANGKOK, 28 June 2019(NNT) - The Bank of Thailand (BOT) announced yesterday that the Thai economy is likely to expand at a slower pace than expected in the previous assessment mainly due to the slowing of merchandise exports.Therefore, it has forecast that in 2019, the economy will expand at the lower rate of 3.3 percent from 4.1 percent in 2018, while maintaining a policy rate of 1.75 percent per year to create a relaxed atmosphere for the stability of the financial system.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108935-mpc-maintains-policy-rate-at-175-per-year/

 

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Female pickpocket gang in London caught on camera stealing Thai tourist’s purse

 

 

A female pick pocket has been caught on camera stealing from two Thai tourists in London.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108937-female-pickpocket-gang-in-london-caught-on-camera-stealing-thai-tourist’s-purse/

 

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"The Thais and the Chinese are friends" says teacher after assault by Grab driver

 

Caption: A wai in apology to a Chinese teacher

 

A Chinese teacher working in Thailand has told reporters that the Thais and the Chinese people are friends.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108939-the-thais-and-the-chinese-are-friends-says-teacher-after-assault-by-grab-driver/

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Video: Porsche driver slaps waitress and waiter - gets away with 10,000 baht compensation

 

Image: Daily News

 

A video clip from CCTV at a Chonburi mall showed a rich factory owner hitting a waiter and a waitress in the head and face. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108942-video-porsche-driver-slaps-waitress-and-waiter-gets-away-with-10000-baht-compensation/

 

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Top lawyer and trading standards involved as "mystery hair" found in KFC

 

Caption: Hair under scrutiny

 

A storm blew up on in Thailand after a woman found a mystery hair in her home delivery of KFC.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108943-top-lawyer-and-trading-standards-involved-as-mystery-hair-found-in-kfc/

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Police investigating as woman claims "easy as pie" resolution to drink driving charge

 

Caption: Drinking and driving: Easy to get out of?

 

Thai social media was in uproar after a Chiang Mai woman posted a story saying that she got off a drink driving charge with no fuss whatsoever. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108946-police-investigating-as-woman-claims-easy-as-pie-resolution-to-drink-driving-charge/

 

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Eight arrested in Khon Kaen over Doraemon copyright violation

By The Nation

 

 

Police arrested a woman and seven of her employees after they found Bt300,000 worth of goods in her warehouse in Khon Kaen’s Chumpae district that violated the Doraemon copyright.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108947-eight-arrested-in-khon-kaen-over-doraemon-copyright-violation/

 

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Former senator calls for public donations for Sirawith

By The Nation

 

Former senator Jon Ungpakorn

 

Former senator Jon Ungpakorn on Friday called on the public to donate Bt247.5 each to the mother of anti-junta activist Sirawith Seritiwat who was attacked on Friday morning in Bangkok's Kannayao district.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108948-former-senator-calls-for-public-donations-for-sirawith/

 

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Coverage for kidney failure treatment expanded

By The Nation

 

The Social Welfare Fund has expanded benefits for workers to cover the high cost of kidney failure treatment.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108950-coverage-for-kidney-failure-treatment-expanded/

 

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Pheu Thai MP raises Bt103,000 to support assaulted anti-junta activist

By The Nation

 

Graphic credit: Jirayu Huangsup Facebook

 

Pheu Thai MP Jirayu Huangsup has raised Bt103,000 in donations to help pay the medical expenses of anti-junta activist Sirawith Seritiwat who was attacked on Friday morning in Bangkok's Kannayao district.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108951-pheu-thai-mp-raises-bt103000-to-support-assaulted-anti-junta-activist/

 

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Motorcyclist killed by train at Udon Thani rail crossing

By The Nation

 

A motorcyclist who swerved around lowered traffic barriers at a rail crossing in Udon Thani’s Muang district was hit and killed by a train on Friday night.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108954-motorcyclist-killed-by-train-at-udon-thani-rail-crossing/

 

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A mountain to climb for Luksika at Wimbledon

By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam

 

Luksika Kumkhum

 

Thai No 1 Luksika Kumkhum has been assigned to a daunting task at Wimbledon as she is to face world No 17 Madison Keys in a rematch of their second round 12 months ago.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108956-a-mountain-to-climb-for-luksika-at-wimbledon/

 

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Korn condemns assault on anti-junta activist

By The Nation

 

File photo

 

Democrat Party MP Korn Chatikavanij on Saturday condemned the attack of anti-junta activist Sirawith Seritiwat and called on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to order police to expedite the investigation.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108959-korn-condemns-assault-on-anti-junta-activist/

 

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Krabi patients experience "side effects" of medical marijuana

By The Nation

 

Many medical marijuana users have developed side effects such as nausea, vomiting and hallucination, the Krabi Public Health Office revealed Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108960-krabi-patients-experience-side-effects-of-medical-marijuana/

 

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One-armed man drowns in Surat Thani river

By The Nation

 

A man with an amputated right arm jumped into the Tapi River in Surat Thani Muang district and drowned on Friday night.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108961-one-armed-man-drowns-in-surat-thani-river/

 

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Italian police arrest migrant-rescue ship captain after docking

 

Carola Rackete, the 31-year-old Sea-Watch 3 captain, is escorted off the ship by police and taken away for questioning, in Lampedusa, Italy June 29, 2019. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

 

MILAN (Reuters) - Italian police arrested on Saturday the German captain of a migrant-rescue ship at the centre of a standoff with the Italian government after she docked at the port of Lampedusa.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1108965-italian-police-arrest-migrant-rescue-ship-captain-after-docking/