THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 11 Sep 2019

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Bangkok: Returning sidewalks to pedestrians - 508 areas done, 175 to go by year's end

 

Picture: Daily News

 

As vendors continued protests about being turfed off the sidewalks the BMA continues to press on with their plans to return walkways to pedestrians. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122849-bangkok-returning-sidewalks-to-pedestrians-508-areas-done-175-to-go-by-years-end/

 

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Thailand pledges to support Indo-Pacific regional security enhancement

 

   

BANGKOK, 11 September 2019(NNT) - The Thai government has pledged its support for regional cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, with external parties working to solve conflicts and preparing to handle security threats, particularly cybersecurity threats.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122850-thailand-pledges-to-support-indo-pacific-regional-security-enhancement/

 

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17 Ubon Ratchathani districts declared flood disaster zones

By The Nation

 

 

The Ubon Ratchathani provincial administration has declared 17 districts disaster zones as the flood situation in the northeastern province continued to worsen on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122853-17-ubon-ratchathani-districts-declared-flood-disaster-zones/

 

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Up to 17.5% of condos in Bangkok and surrounding areas are empty - good time for buyers

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The head of the Appraisal and Estate Agents Foundation has revealed figures for empty properties in Bangkok and surrounding areas. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122854-up-to-175-of-condos-in-bangkok-and-surrounding-areas-are-empty-good-time-for-buyers/

 

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Sa Kaew man arrested in marijuana bust

By The Nation

 

 

Angry neighbours called on police to arrest a man for allegedly planting and selling marijuana to teens in a village of Sa Kaew’s Wang Somboon district.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122856-sa-kaew-man-arrested-in-marijuana-bust/

 

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Video: Just another day of "road rage" madness on the Thai roads

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Comment was rife on Thai social media after a series of clips were posted on Facebook and "Hear Khap Rot" (Water Monitors on Wheels) depicting parts of a road rage incident. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122859-video-just-another-day-of-road-rage-madness-on-the-thai-roads/

 

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Chiang Mai: Noodles for just 5 baht a bowl causes much mirth

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that a new noodle stall in Chiang Mai was offering a nutritious meal for just 5 baht. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122861-chiang-mai-noodles-for-just-5-baht-a-bowl-causes-much-mirth/

 

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Two Thais arrested for attempting to smuggle protected reptiles to Cambodia

By The Nation

 

 

Two men were arrested in Nakhon Nayok’s Ban Na district early Wednesday and charged with smuggling an assortment of protected reptiles from Suphan Buri to Cambodia.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122862-two-thais-arrested-for-attempting-to-smuggle-protected-reptiles-to-cambodia/

 

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Proposed additional two-day holiday for officials rejected

By The Nation

 

Prayut Chan-o-cha

 

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha said he has rejected a proposal of the Tourism and Sports Ministry for government officials and state enterprise employees to take two days off in October to promote tourism.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122863-proposed-additional-two-day-holiday-for-officials-rejected/

 

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Plastic bags: No more from the start of 2021

 

Thai caption: The end of Plastic Bags

 

The light at the end of the tunnel is coming for the use of plastic bags in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122865-plastic-bags-no-more-from-the-start-of-2021/

 

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Trump-backed U.S. Republican wins North Carolina special congressional election

By Susan Cornwell

 

U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Republican nominee Dan Bishop during a campaign rally in Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S., September 9, 2019. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

 

(Reuters) - Republican Dan Bishop won a special U.S. congressional election in North Carolina on Tuesday, turning back a vigorous Democratic challenge to save a longtime stronghold for President Donald Trump's party.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122875-trump-backed-us-republican-wins-north-carolina-special-congressional-election/

 

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Phuket’s most expensive car number plate is ‘9999’ costing more than 700K

By The Thaiger

 

FILE PHOTO

 

Following the auction for car license plates organised by the Phuket Land Trasport Office over the weekend, it’s been revealed that the number 9999 got the highest bid at 710,000 baht.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122876-phuket’s-most-expensive-car-number-plate-is-‘9999’-costing-more-than-700k/

 

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French expat in Phuket receives Royal Thai honour for Tham Luang Cave rescue

By The Phuket News

 

Maksym Polejaka was honoured with the royal award at the Royal Thai Embassy in Paris on Monday (Sept 9). Photo: Royal Thai Embassy - Paris, France

 

PHUKET: Phuket expat diver and French national Maksym Polejaka has received a royal award for his role in the rescue of the 13 “Moo Pa” (“Wild Boar”) children footballers and their coach trapped in the flooded Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai last year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122886-french-expat-in-phuket-receives-royal-thai-honour-for-tham-luang-cave-rescue/

 

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Indian man injured as car slams into back of staff bus

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The accident occurred on Thepkrasattri Rd northbound in Rassada before dawn this morning (Sept 11). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: An Indian man escaped serious injury this morning as the car he was driving slammed into the back of a King Power staff bus on Thepkrasattri Rd northbound in Rassada before dawn this morning (Sept 11).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122890-indian-man-injured-as-car-slams-into-back-of-staff-bus/

 

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Australian tourist found dead in Phuket resort pool

By The Phuket News

 

Rescue workers recover the body of the Australian man from the resort pool this morning (Sept 11). Photo: Chalong Police

 

PHUKET: A 49-year-old Australian man was found dead in a resort pool in Nai Harn this morning (Sept 11). At this stage Chalong Police believe that his death may be related to medication he was taking for bipolar disorder.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122907-australian-tourist-found-dead-in-phuket-resort-pool/

 

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Singer ‘Pookie’ to testify September 17 over alleged trafficking

By Kesinee Taengkhiao

The Nation

 

File Photo: Former Thai-Australian singer Prissana or Priscilla “Pookie'' Gemelli.

 

A Ratchadapisek Criminal Court judge on Wednesday postponed until September 17 the first hearing of testimony in the drug trafficking case against former Thai-Australian singer Prissana or Priscilla “Pookie'' Gemelli, her husband Cholawit Keetatrakul and three alleged accomplices.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122909-singer-‘pookie’-to-testify-september-17-over-alleged-trafficking/

 

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Smaller Nakhon Ratchasima dams must wait for rain: Irrigation office

By The Nation

 

 

The Nakhon Ratchasima irrigation office is preparing to pump water to medium-sized dams which have suffered a critically low water level at 0.3 per cent of capacity. However, the office said it must wait for rain to fill the larger dam first.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122910-smaller-nakhon-ratchasima-dams-must-wait-for-rain-irrigation-office/

 

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Report names top brands for Gen Y in Thailand

By The Nation

 

 

Fourteen brands have been named the most influential among Gen Y consumers in Thailand by Influential Brands® (Singapore) and Neo Target in a report on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122914-report-names-top-brands-for-gen-y-in-thailand/

 

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Iran says sacking of Bolton won't lead to talks with U.S.

 

FILE PHOTO: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani delivers a speech during the Inauguration ceremony for National Action on Housing Construction Scheme in Tehran, Iran August 27, 2019. Official Presidential website/Handout via REUTERS

 

DUBAI (Reuters) - The resignation of White House National Security Adviser John Bolton, a hawk on Iran, will not lead to talks between Washington and Tehran, Iran said on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122919-iran-says-sacking-of-bolton-wont-lead-to-talks-with-us/

 

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Blow for PM Johnson as Scottish court rules suspension of parliament is unlawful

 

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks after Britain’s parliament voted on whether to hold an early general election, in Parliament in London, Britain, September 10, 2019, in this still image taken from Parliament TV footage. Parliament TV via REUTERS

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Scotland’s highest court of appeal ruled on Wednesday that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend parliament for five weeks was unlawful and should be annulled.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122947-blow-for-pm-johnson-as-scottish-court-rules-suspension-of-parliament-is-unlawful/

 

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UK to allow foreign students to stay for two years after graduation to find work

 

FILE PHOTO: Warwick University graduates on the day of their graduation ceremony in Warwick, Britain July 17, 2017. REUTERS/Russell Boyce

 

LONDON (Reuters) - International students will be able to stay in Britain looking for work for up to two years after they graduate under new rules announced by the government on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122949-uk-to-allow-foreign-students-to-stay-for-two-years-after-graduation-to-find-work/

 

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British Airways warns of more disruption as pilot strike ends

 

FILE PHOTO: A British Airways passenger plane prepares to land at the new Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport in London March 28, 2008.. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British Airways warned it would take some time for its flight schedule to return to normal after a pilots strike this week left aircraft and crew in the wrong place, threatening further disruption for passengers.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122950-british-airways-warns-of-more-disruption-as-pilot-strike-ends/

 

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Who let the villains out? Philippines crime-busting president red-faced

By Karen Lema

 

FILE PHOTO: Philippine National Police chief General Ronald Dela Rosa whispers to President Rodrigo Duterte during the announcement of the disbandment of police operations against illegal drugs at the Malacanang palace in Manila, Philippines January 29, 2017. REUTERS/Ezra Acayan/File Photo

 

MANILA (Reuters) - The early release of hundreds of convicted rapists, murderers and drug criminals has acutely embarrassed Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, with his justice minister saying they were ineligible to be freed because of the severity of their crimes.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122952-who-let-the-villains-out-philippines-crime-busting-president-red-faced/

 

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Bangkok businessman kills wife, turns gun on himself

By The Nation

 

 

A garage owner in Bangkok's Ratburana district allegedly shot and killed his wife before turning the gun on himself Tuesday evening, police said.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122953-bangkok-businessman-kills-wife-turns-gun-on-himself/

 

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Ms. Monopoly: 'Feminist' version of cult game released in which women are paid more than men

By MATT DRAKE

 

Ms. Monopoly was designed to highlight the "gender pay gap". ( Hasbro )

 

A new "feminist" version of Monopoly has been announced in which women get more money than men to "teach children about the gender pay gap".

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122954-ms-monopoly-feminist-version-of-cult-game-released-in-which-women-are-paid-more-than-men/

 

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Toronto 2019: Renee Zellweger gets standing ovation for Judy Garland role

By Stev

 

Renee Zellweger has previously starred in Chicago and the Bridget Jones films / GETTY IMAGES

 

A new film based on the life of Judy Garland has been warmly welcomed at the Toronto Film Festival.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122955-toronto-2019-renee-zellweger-gets-standing-ovation-for-judy-garland-role/

 

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Big Bang Theory spin-off Young Sheldon in trouble for one of its episodes

BY JESS LEE

 

E4 / CBS

 

Young Sheldon could be hit with a large fine after one of its episodes was claimed to break a broadcasting rule.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122956-big-bang-theory-spin-off-young-sheldon-in-trouble-for-one-of-its-episodes/

 

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Russian tourist drowns at Karon Beach

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The man was rushed ashore early this afternoon. Photo: Karon Police
 

PHUKET:-- A Russian tourist has died after being pulled from the surf unconscious at Karon Beach today (Sept 11).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122958-russian-tourist-drowns-at-karon-beach/

 

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Buddhist group goes after Buddha-Ultraman artist, as abbot calls on society to forgive and forget

By Supachai Phetchthewee,
Supachai Sinprasert,
Prasit Tangprasert
The Nation

 

 

The group “Chao Phut Phalang Phaendin” (Buddhists who are the power of the land) on Wednesday (September 11) filed a police complaint against a fourth-year university student for depicting Buddha as an Ultraman superhero in four paintings that were on display at a Nakhon Ratchasima shopping mall early this month.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1122964-buddhist-group-goes-after-buddha-ultraman-artist-as-abbot-calls-on-society-to-forgive-and-forget/

 

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