THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 4 July 2019

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ACT party leader says PM’s Office portfolio acceptable 

By The Nation

 

 

Mom Ratchawongse Chatumongol Sonakul, leader of Action Coalition for Thailand (ACT), the party founded on behalf of Suthep Thaugsuban, said Thursday that he doesn’t mind accepting the post of PM’s Office minister instead of foreign minister, which he had been tipped to get.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109806-act-party-leader-says-pm’s-office-portfolio-acceptable/

 

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Boats urged to avoid Sarasin Bridge for Navy triathlon

By The Phuket News

 

The 4th Royal Thai Navy Triathlon will take place on Saturday, July 13.

 

PHUKET: The Marine Department in Phang Nga has asked people not to sail their boats near Sarasin Bridge between now and July 14 as the area is prepared for the 4th Royal Navy Triathlon which will be held on Saturday, July 13.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109811-boats-urged-to-avoid-sarasin-bridge-for-navy-triathlon/

 

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Airbnb estimates direct economic impact in Thailand exceeds 33.8 billion baht

By The Thaiger

 

 

• 80 percent of local Airbnb hosts saying they recommend restaurants and cafes to guests

• Airbnb guests saying that 46% of their spending occurs in the neighbourhood where they stay.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109812-airbnb-estimates-direct-economic-impact-in-thailand-exceeds-338-billion-baht/

 

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Thailand proposes Kaeng Krachan forest complex as natural world heritage site

 

(Photo) We Love Kaeng Krachan Facebook page

 

Thailand is pushing hard for the Kaeng Krachan forest complex, on the Thai-Myanmar border, to be recognized as a natural world heritage site at the 43rd World Heritage Committee meeting in Azerbaijan’s capital of Baku.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109815-thailand-proposes-kaeng-krachan-forest-complex-as-natural-world-heritage-site/

 

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Video: Explosions and armoured vehicles rock Krabi during Fast and Furious 9 filming

 

 

Filming of the next installment of the Fast and Furious movie is underway in Krabi.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109819-video-explosions-and-armoured-vehicles-rock-krabi-during-fast-and-furious-9-filming/

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Dongtan drainage system to be model for future projects

Storm water flows directly into the sea through the grates to the left while wastewater is sent to the sewage treatment plant under the grates to the right.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109843-dongtan-drainage-system-to-be-model-for-future-projects/

 

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Burmese fisherman jailed on murder charge in Sattahip

SATTAHIP:--Sattahip police arrested a Burmese fisherman for allegedly killing a compatriot over an unpaid debt for drugs.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109842-burmese-fisherman-jailed-on-murder-charge-in-sattahip/

 

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Police help toddler stricken with lymphedema

PATTAYA:--Najomtien police donated cash to a toddler suffering from “elephant leg”.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109839-police-help-toddler-stricken-with-lymphedema/

 

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Future Forward chief rips government’s EEC plan

PATTAYA:--Leaders of the Future Forward Party criticized the government’s Eastern Economic Corridor project, saying it will do little to improve the quality of life for most Eastern Seaboard residents.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109831-future-forward-chief-rips-government’s-eec-plan/

 

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Neglected Koh Larn bridge near collapse

KOH LARN:-- Koh Larn business owners are calling on Pattaya to repair the Tien Beach bridge, which is close to collapsing.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109830-neglected-koh-larn-bridge-near-collapse/

 

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Thai man invents pollution free generator that doesn’t need fuel

 

Image: INN

 

A Thai man says he has invented an environmentally friendly power generator that can generate electricity for up to 8 hours without using fuel.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109870-thai-man-invents-pollution-free-generator-that-doesn’t-need-fuel/

 

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Prawit says he's had enough as defence minister

By The Nation

 

 

General Prawit Wongsuwan has indicated he might give up his post as defence minister despite being named to retain the role in a Cabinet list obtained from Government House sources.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109875-prawit-says-hes-had-enough-as-defence-minister/

 

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Consumer mood drops to lowest in almost 2 years on political concerns and trade war fears

By The Nation

 

 

The consumer confidence index (CCI) has slid for a fourth straight month to its lowest in almost two years, led by concerns over Thailand’s political uncertainties, a forecasting group said on Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109878-consumer-mood-drops-to-lowest-in-almost-2-years-on-political-concerns-and-trade-war-fears/

 

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The Mall Group claims lead in bid to cut use of plastic bags

By THE NATION

 

 

The Mall Group’s “Go Green Every Day” campaign receives a strong show of support.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109879-the-mall-group-claims-lead-in-bid-to-cut-use-of-plastic-bags/

 

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Philip Morris Thailand denies involvement in activities of Foundation for a Smoke-Free World

By THE NATION

 

 

Tobacco giant Philip Morris has denied accusations it controls the activities of the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World, despite funding the organisation.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109881-philip-morris-thailand-denies-involvement-in-activities-of-foundation-for-a-smoke-free-world/

 

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Bangkok’s BTS becoming too expensive for Thai passengers

By The Thaiger

 

 

The ultra-useful BTS network around Bangkok is becoming too expensive for many Thais, and is more expensive than international equivalents.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109884-bangkok’s-bts-becoming-too-expensive-for-thai-passengers/

 

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Sagging exports to drive down economic growth to as low as 3.3% this year, research house says

By PHUWIT LIMVIPHUWAT / THE NATION

 

 

Krungthai Macro Research has slashed its forecast for Thailand’s economic growth this year to 3.3 per cent, against the 3.8 per cent expansion it forecast in the first quarter of this year.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109885-sagging-exports-to-drive-down-economic-growth-to-as-low-as-33-this-year-research-house-says/

 

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UnionPay joins Wongnai to boost presence in Thailand

By THE NATION

 

Pingfu Zheng, Thailand Country Manager, UnionPay International, and Yod Chinsupakul, CEO and Founder of Wongnai Media

 

In a move to strengthen its base in Thailand, UnionPay has joined up with Wongnai to capture the preferences of young foodies.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109886-unionpay-joins-wongnai-to-boost-presence-in-thailand/

 

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SK cooking blasted for cooking protected Thai giant clams

By Khanitta Sitong, The Nation

 

 

Hat Chao Mai National Park in Trang province on Thursday lodged a police complaint against a South Korean television show after social media showed it allegedly using the Thai law-protected “Hoy Meu Sua” Tridacna giant clams as a cooking ingredient.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109888-sk-cooking-blasted-for-cooking-protected-thai-giant-clams/

 

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Thailand proposes Kaeng Krachan forest complex as natural world heritage site

 

(Photo) We Love Kaeng Krachan Facebook page

 

Thailand is pushing hard for the Kaeng Krachan forest complex, on the Thai-Myanmar border, to be recognized as a natural world heritage site at the 43rd World Heritage Committee meeting in Azerbaijan’s capital of Baku.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109893-thailand-proposes-kaeng-krachan-forest-complex-as-natural-world-heritage-site/

 

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‘Pun-pun’, Esther admit to ‘Magic Skin’ charges, sent to pay a fine

By Suriya Patathayo, The Nation

 

Actresses Sutatta “Pun-pun” Udomsilp (R) and Esther Supreeleela (L)

 

Actresses Sutatta “Pun-pun” Udomsilp and Esther Supreeleela on Thursday acknowledged the charges linked to their roles in promoting unlicensed and substandard “Magic Skin” care products and food supplements and were sent to pay a fine.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109896-‘pun-pun’-esther-admit-to-‘magic-skin’-charges-sent-to-pay-a-fine/

 

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Phuket reveals safety measures to boost tourist confidence after Phoenix tragedy

By Somchai Samart, The Nation.

 

 

A day ahead of the first anniversary of the July 5, 2018 sinking of the double-decker Phoenix tour boat that left 47 Chinese tourists dead, the Marine Department on Thursday revealed safety measures implemented since the tragedy in a bid to prevent a recurrence.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109903-phuket-reveals-safety-measures-to-boost-tourist-confidence-after-phoenix-tragedy/

 

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Trump says immigrants 'unhappy' with detention centers should stay home

by Makini Brice

 

A drawing by children recently released from CBP depicting their time spent in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody, to the Catholic Charities Humanitarian Respite Center in McAllen, Texas, are shown in this image released by American Academy of Pediatrics in Itasca, Illinois, U.S., on July 3, 2019. Courtesy American Academy of Pediatrics/Handout via REUTERS

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump, facing renewed criticism from Democrats and activists over his handling of a migrant crisis on the U.S.- Mexico border, said in a Twitter post on Wednesday that immigrants unhappy with conditions at detention centers should be told “not to come.”

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109904-trump-says-immigrants-unhappy-with-detention-centers-should-stay-home/

 

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In Brexit Britain, battling home lenders chase risk and pensioners

by Lawrence White, Iain Withers

 

A general view of the Hanley Economic Building Society branch in Stoke-on-Trent, Britain June 18, 2019. Picture taken June 18, 2019. REUTERS/Lawrence White

 

STOKE-ON-TRENT, England (Reuters) - The framed coat of arms hanging in the headquarters of the Hanley Economic Building Society in Stoke-on-Trent depicts two squirrels in ermine robes above the motto ‘Save Safely, Build Surely’, which the mortgage lender’s customers have duly done for over 150 years.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109905-in-brexit-britain-battling-home-lenders-chase-risk-and-pensioners/

 

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Australian student released from North Korea says he's 'very good'

 

An Australian student Alek Sigley, 29, who was detained in North Korea, departs from Beijing to Japan, at the Beijing international airport, China, July 4, 2019. REUTERS/Jason Lee

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - An Australian student who was detained in North Korea was freed and safely left the country on Thursday, after Swedish officials helped broker his release.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109907-australian-student-released-from-north-korea-says-hes-very-good/

 

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Britain denies supporting violent Hong Kong protests as China media slam 'Western ideologues'

by Costas Pitas, Ben Blanchard

 

FILE PHOTO: Anti-extradition bill protesters 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/File Photo

 

LONDON/BEIJING (Reuters) - British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said on Thursday that he had not backed violent protests in Hong Kong, after Chinese state media blamed “Western ideologues” for fomenting unrest in the former British colony.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109912-britain-denies-supporting-violent-hong-kong-protests-as-china-media-slam-western-ideologues/

 

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Putin says ready to step up dialogue with U.S over disarmament: paper

 

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during the International Forum "Development of Parliamentarism" in Moscow, Russia July 3, 2019. Sputnik/Mikhail Klimentyev/Kremlin via REUTERS

 

ROME (Reuters) - Russia is ready to step up dialogue with the United States over disarmament and strategic stability, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday, adding that he discussed these issues with his American counterpart Donald Trump in Japan.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109913-putin-says-ready-to-step-up-dialogue-with-us-over-disarmament-paper/

 

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Body of foreign man found floating off Phuket

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The body was found floating in the water at Ao Yon at about 11:20am this morning (July 4). Photo: Wichit Police

 

PHUKET:-- Police are hoping to soon identify the body of a foreign man found floating off Ao Yon, on Phuket’s east coast, this morning (July 4).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109914-body-of-foreign-man-found-floating-off-phuket/

 

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Dead sperm whale found with jaw hacked off on Koh Lanta

By The Phuket News

 

 

KRABI:-- A beached sperm whale found dead on Koh Lanta on Tuesday (July 2) is being examined by experts to determine the cause of its death.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109915-dead-sperm-whale-found-with-jaw-hacked-off-on-koh-lanta/

 

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‘I thought I would be caught’, confesses Rassada killer

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Confessed killer Eak Tomphet, 40, from Trang, is escorted into Phuket City Police Station late yesterday afternoon (July 3). Photo: Ekkapop Thongtub
 

PHUKET:-- The man arrested in Prachuap Khiri Khan on a bus bound for Bangkok yesterday has admitted to police that he genuinely thought he would not get away with the murder of his ex-partner in Phuket earlier that day.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1109916-‘i-thought-i-would-be-caught’-confesses-rassada-killer/