THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 1 July 2019

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Political activists advised to seek police protection if they feel at risk

 

 

Thailand’s national police chief, Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda, today advised political activists to seek official protection if they feel unsafe as a result of their activities.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109122-political-activists-advised-to-seek-police-protection-if-they-feel-at-risk/

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Immigration encourages smartness

PATTAYA:--Chonburi Immigration is requesting customers to dress appropriately for a visit to a government office. The sign has been placed outside the main entrance at the Jomtien headquarters.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109106-immigration-encourages-smartness/

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The long, arduous journey towards democracy

By JINTANA PANYAARVUDH 
THE NATION 

 

 

Since 1971, when The Nation was born, Thailand has mostly been under dictatorship or authoritarian rule. Political analysts still see a silver lining

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109155-the-long-arduous-journey-towards-democracy/

 

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Lives imperilled by climate change

By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM 
THE NATION

 

The sattleite image of Tropical Storm Pabuk over Gulf of Thailand.

 

WITH GLOBAL TEMPERATURES EXPECTED TO RISE BY 3 DEGREES CELSIUS, PEOPLE FROM SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA TO THE LOW-LYING PLAINS OF THAILAND REMAIN IN FEAR OF THEIR FUTURE

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109156-lives-imperilled-by-climate-change/

 

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It’s all about IMAGE

By Khetsirin Pholdhampalit 
The Nation

 

Executives are concerning about their social media presence and the help of social media manager/consultant is taking into consideration./AFP

 

Why businesses big and small are looking to a new brand of consultants to upgrade their social media presence

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109158-it’s-all-about-image/

 

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Time to harness TECHNOLOGY

By Chularat Saengpassa, 
Urisara Kowitdamrong 
The Nation

 

A file photo shows computerengineering students from King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi installing and testing interactive lighting systems on the BTS Skywalk in Bangkok.

 

The educational sector needs to quickly adapt to changing times, so its human capital can keep up with the world

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109159-time-to-harness-technology/

 

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Black May kin demand Ja New attackers be found, ‘or else’

By The Nation 

 

 

Relatives of pro-democracy protesters killed in the May 1992 military crackdown have given the authorities an ultimatum, demanding that the culprits behind last Friday’s attack on political activist Sirawit Serithiwat be arrested within seven days.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109160-black-may-kin-demand-ja-new-attackers-be-found-‘or-else’/

 

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Loei teacher accused of fondling boys

By Boonchu Sritraipop 
The Nation

 

FILE photo//Google maps

 

Parents in Loei province have accused a male teacher of sexually harassing their sons at Loeipittayakom School, one of the best-known educational institutes in the northeastern province.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109161-loei-teacher-accused-of-fondling-boys/

 

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Key challenges to becoming high-income country

By Wichit Chaitrong 
The Nation 

 

FILE photo

 

HUMAN RESOURCE development and decentralisation of politics and the economy will be key factors in lifting Thailand to a high-income country, after economic development over the past half century focused on infrastructure and urbanisation.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109162-key-challenges-to-becoming-high-income-country/

 

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Thanks for the MEMORIES

By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam

 

Although not a sports powerhouse, Thailand has over the past five decades produced many heroes and heroines.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109164-thanks-for-the-memories/

 

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GC forges alliances to push circular living

By The Nation

 

 

PTT Global Chemical Pcl (GC), is reinforcing its circular living concept with partners to support the environment and drive sustainable and efficient use of resources.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109165-gc-forges-alliances-to-push-circular-living/

 

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Sojitz appointed sales agent for Saha's industrial parks

By THE NATION

 

 

Saha Pathana Inter-Holding Public Co Ltd (Saha), the corporate arm of Thai conglomerate Saha Group, has signed an agreement with Sojitz (Thailand) Co Ltd, the local subsidiary of Sojitz Corporation (Sojitz), appointing the latter as sales agent for Saha’s industrial parks.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109166-sojitz-appointed-sales-agent-for-sahas-industrial-parks/

 

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Huge potential seen in MAINTENANCE work

By PHUWIT LIVIPHWUAT, 
SUPALAK GANJANAKHUNDEE 
THE NATION

 

 

WHILE THAILAND’S aeronautical industry will see a rapid expansion in the next 20 years as the country is set to become the Asean region’s hub for aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO), strong political will and a “mechanism” are needed to make the fuller ambition come true.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109167-huge-potential-seen-in-maintenance-work/

 

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Oars still in the water

By Pattarawadee Saengmanee 
The Nation 

 

Sathapana Hongsakul is back at work at Tesco Lotus Sukhaphiban 1.

 

Career ended but still feel like working? Thai companies are increasingly happy to bring seniors back into the workforce

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109169-thai-companies-are-increasingly-happy-to-bring-seniors-back-into-the-workforce/

 

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Phuket’s tourist evolution – Diversity is the best option Part 2

By The Thaiger

by Guest Writer

 

 

Our guest writer has been managing resorts around Phuket for two decades and has represented his brand at international expos along with promotions for Phuket over the years. His knowledge is first-hand and steeped in local experience. He has asked to remain anonymous.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109171-phuket’s-tourist-evolution-–-diversity-is-the-best-option-part-2/

 

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Thailand-Japan set to advance RCEP

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has held talk with the Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, during his official visit to Japan to attend the G20 summit.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109172-thailand-japan-set-to-advance-rcep/

 

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Germany's Merkel sees difficult talks to choose EU Commission head

 

German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrives for a European Union leaders summit that aims to select candidates for top EU institution jobs, in Brussels, Belgium June 30, 2019. REUTERS/Johanna Geron

 

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Sunday that negotiations among European Unionleaders to choose a new president of the EU Commission will be complicated.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109174-germanys-merkel-sees-difficult-talks-to-choose eu commission-head/

 

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Turkey's Erdogan says 'never possible' to consider U.S. plan for Middle East - NTV

 

FILE PHOTO: Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan holds a news conference on the final day of the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan June 29, 2019. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said it was "never possible" for Turkey to positively consider the $50 billion U.S. peace plan for the Middle East, broadcaster NTV reported on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109176-turkeys-erdogan-says-never-possible-to-consider-us-plan-for-middle-east-ntv/

 

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Hong Kong braces for big crowds at annual rally to mark handover

By Anne Marie Roantree

 

People stand behind a barricade during a demonstration near a flag raising ceremony for the anniversary of Hong Kong handover to China in Hong Kong, China July 1, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

 

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong holds an annual pro-democracy march on Monday, the anniversary of its handover to Beijing, that could draw big crowds amid widespread anger over an extradition bill that has plunged the financial hub into turmoil.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109177-hong-kong-braces-for-big-crowds-at-annual-rally-to-mark-handover/

 

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UK's Hunt sets early October deadline for no-deal Brexit decision

 

Jeremy Hunt, a leadership candidate for Britain's Conservative Party arrives at BBC studios in London, Britain June 30, 2019. REUTERS/Simon Dawson

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Jeremy Hunt would decide to take Britain out of the European Union without a deal on October 31 if it becomes clear at the beginning of that month that there is no prospect of getting an agreement through parliament.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109178-uks-hunt-sets-early-october-deadline-for-no-deal brexit decision/

 

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White House official - New sales to China's Huawei to cover only widely available goods

 

A Huawei logo is pictured at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Shanghai, China June 28, 2019. REUTERS/Aly Song

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's decision to allow expanded sales of U.S. technology supplies to Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei will only apply to products widely available around the world, and leave the most sensitive equipment off limits, a top White House aide said on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109179-white-house-official-new-sales-to-chinas-huawei-to-cover-only-widely-available-goods/

 

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Nordic people moving out of Thailand

by Gregers Møller 

 

 

The number of Nordic businesspeople in Thailand and the number of Nordic people on retirement visa or visa linked to their Thai family have been declining during the first five months of this year. This is the first decline in 12 years. If the trend continues, there will only be 861 Nordic people on a business visa left in Thailand by the end of the year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109181-nordic-people-moving-out-of-thailand/

 

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Phuket’s tourism low season dips even further

By The Phuket News

 

Scores of tourism and travel industry representatives hunt for the best deals they can find at the Thailand Travel Mart in Bangkok earlier this month. Photo: TAT

 

PHUKET: Tourism arrivals figures fell in May, according to the latest statistics released by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MoTS), with tourism revenues also falling year on year. Yet total arrivals and spending during the first five months of 2019 are still slightly higher than last year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109182-phuket’s-tourism-low-season-dips-even-further/

 

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Illegal foreigners "nearly barbecued" as they were being deported

 

Caption: Fifty three escaped being barbecued

 

Daily News reported that 53 illegal migrants from Myanmar were lucky to escape death when their double-decker bus was engulfed in flames on the way to Mae Sot, Tak in Thailand's north west. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109186-illegal-foreigners-nearly-barbecued-as-they-were-being-deported/

 

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Bangkok airport: No foreigners on overstay - even at the long stay car park! 

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Travelers to Thailand at the weekend were greeted by a large show of force determined to root out illegal migrants or foreigners on overstay and other trouble. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109189-bangkok-airport-no-foreigners-on-overstay-even-at-the-long-stay-car-park/

 

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Zambian drug dealer arrested in the street in Sukhumvit

 

Picture: Tourist Police Bureau

 

Thailand's tourist police reported that they stopped a Zambian man in the street near the end of On Nut Soi 25, Sukhumvit Road Soi 77. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109192-zambian-drug-dealer-arrested-in-the-street-in-sukhumvit/

 

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Man nearly strangled in massage chair

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that a man at a well known department store was nearly strangled by a massage chair. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109193-man-nearly-strangled-in-massage-chair/

 

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Fast and Furious 9 - more location and details revealed

 

Caption: Ready to roll! Action!

 

Daily News reported several locations and movements as film production crews working on "The Fast and the Furious 9" prepared to start filming in Krabi in southern Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109195-fast-and-furious-9-more-location-and-details-revealed/

 

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Tricky or clever? "Year 4" homework widely shared on social media

 

Caption: Conan calls his elder sibling

 

A man posted what he said was Year 4 homework on Facebook and Thais shared the questions 30,000 times. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109196-tricky-or-clever-year-4-homework-widely-shared-on-social-media/

 

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Peace hopes dimmed by Prayut’s return

By RUNGRAWEE CHALERMSRIPINYORAT 
SPECIAL TO THE NATION

 

 

THREE MONTHS after disputed elections, the dust has almost settled. We now know the new government will be led by General Prayut Chan-o-cha, who has ruled with an iron fist for the past five years after staging a military coup in 2014.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109198-peace-hopes-dimmed-by-prayut’s-return/