THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 4 Nov 2019

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Wild elephant on the warpath again: Eats crisps and breaks down villager's door!

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

A wild elephant who has been creating havoc for villagers in the Huay Sat Yai area of Kaeng Krajan national park was at it again at the weekend. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1132222-wild-elephant-on-the-warpath-again-eats-crisps-and-breaks-down-villagers-door/

 

 

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One hundred victims of "Forex- 3D" plan to press special status case on Thursday

 

Picture: INN

 

A secretary to the justice ministry revealed at the weekend that one hundred victims were preparing to press the Department of Special Investigations (DSI) to consider the "Forex-3D" case as one with special status. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1132226-one-hundred-victims-of-forex-3d-plan-to-press-special-status-case-on-thursday/

 

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Pattaya: Locals sell their houses after being driven away by trash

 

Picture: We Love Pattaya

 

We Love Pattaya reported that house owners in the area of Nern Plap Wan (Nong Mai Ken) housing estate have had enough of the trash that has built up near their properties. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1132228-pattaya-locals-sell-their-houses-after-being-driven-away-by-trash/

 

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Phitsanulok: Eight months pregnant woman killed on motorcycle - two children injured

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that a woman - eight months pregnant - was killed after a collision with a six wheel truck in the Wang Thong area of Phitsanulok in Thailand's north on Sunday. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1132230-phitsanulok-eight-months-pregnant-woman-killed-on-motorcycle-two-children-injured/

 

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Tham Luang Cave reopens to tourists

By THE NATION

 

 

Jongklai Worapongsathorn, deputy director-general of The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) presided over the opening ceremony of Tham Luang Cave on Friday (November 1).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1131919-tourists-flock-to-tham-luang-cave-on-opening-day/page/3/?tab=comments#comment-14732632

 

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Cuba lashes Trump, issues rallying cry to fight imperialism

By Marc Frank

 

FILE PHOTO: Cuban First Secretary of Communist Party Raul Castro Ruz gives a speech, on January 01, 2019, during the celebration of 60th Anniversary of Cuban Revolution at Santa Ifigenia Cemetery in Santiago de Cuba. Yamil Lage/Pool via Reuters

 

HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuban Communist Party leader Raul Castro, President Miguel Diaz-Canel and Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro signalled on Sunday punishing U.S. sanctions would only stiffen their resolve to stick together and support social change in the region.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1132232-cuba-lashes-trump-issues-rallying-cry-to-fight-imperialism/

 

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Chinese state media urge 'tougher line' in Hong Kong after Xinhua targeted

 

Riot police disperse anti-government protesters at shopping mall in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China November 3, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

 

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinese state media on Monday urged authorities to take a "tougher line" against protesters in Hong Kong who vandalised state-run Xinhua news agency and other buildings at the weekend, saying the violence damaged the city's rule of law.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1132233-chinese-state-media-urge-tougher-line-in-hong-kong-after-xinhua-targeted/

 

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Top food myths Brits believe to be true

David Buckley 

It seems that eating celery does not burn more calories than you take in – but it must be a close call

 

 

There are many misconceptions surrounding food and drink and there is no shortage of stories filling our media about what is – and isn’t – good for you. It is very difficult at times to know what you can believe.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1132237-top-food-myths-brits-believe-to-be-true/

 

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The poppy: you know why, but do you know how?

David Buckley

Are you aware of the part Bermondsey plays in the poppy story?

 

Image by enriquelopezgarre from Pixabay

 

Ask any adult why the poppy is used as a symbol of remembrance and most will have reasonable idea of its significance. But when it comes to the history of who came up with the idea I believe you will encounter some blank stares.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1132239-the-poppy-you-know-why-but-do-you-know-how/

 

 

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Thailand says new Asian trade deal to be signed in 2020

By Panu Wongcha-um, Patpicha Tanakasempipat and Liz Lee

 

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha addresses the Opening Ceremony of the 35th ASEAN Summit in Bangkok, Thailand November 3, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand said on Sunday that Southeast Asian nations are committed to signing a pact by February 2020 on forging what could become the world's largest trade bloc, even after new demands by India dealt a blow to the process backed by China.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1132242-thailand-says-new-asian-trade-deal-to-be-signed-in-2020/

 

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Jury selected in trial of British backpacker killed in New Zealand

 

A woman comforts her friend at a vigil for murdered British backpacker Grace Millane in Wellington, New Zealand December 12, 2018. REUTERS/Charlotte Greenfield/Files

 

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - A New Zealand court selected a jury on Monday at the beginning of the trial of a man accused of murdering a British backpacker, media reports said, in a case that shocked the South Pacific nation.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1132244-jury-selected-in-trial-of-british-backpacker-killed-in-new-zealand/

 

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Saksayam backs down over mandatory GPS in private vehicles

 

 

Thailand’s Ministry of Transport has backed down over plans to mandate that all private cars and motorcycles be equipped with GPS devices, pending further study on real-time connectivity with the database of the Land Transport Department and the costs of that connectivity.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1132247-saksayam-backs-down-over-mandatory-gps-in-private-vehicles/

 

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Thailand’s SEC to host top Securities Commissions meet in 2022

By The Nation

 

Ruenvadee Suwanmongkol, secretary-general of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

 

The SEC has been selected as the host of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO)s’ annual meeting in 2022, a delighted Ruenvadee Suwanmongkol, secretary-general of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), announced on Monday, noting that the event would coincide with SEC’s 30th anniversary.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1132254-thailand’s-sec-to-host-top-securities-commissions-meet-in-2022/

 

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Gulf Energy inks agreement to study building of 6,000 MW LNG power plant in Vietnam

By THE NATION

 

 

Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Xuan Phuc together with Vietnam’s Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh on Saturday (November 2) presided over the signing of a cooperation agreement for the development of an integrated LNG-power project in Vietnam’s Ninh Thuan province between Gulf Energy Development Public Co Ltd (Gulf) and Luu Xuan Vinh, president of Ninh Thuan Provincial People’s Committee.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1132255-gulf-energy-inks-agreement-to-study-building-of-6000-mw-lng-power-plant-in-vietnam/

 

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Box Office: 'Terminator: Dark Fate' fizzles with $29 million debut

By Rebecca Rubin

 

FILE PHOTO: "Terminator: Dark Fate" cast members (L-R) Mackenzie Davis, Linda Hamilton, Natalia Reyes and Gabriel Luna, recipients of the CinemaCon Ensemble Award, pose during the CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards ceremony at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. April 4, 2019. REUTERS/Steve Marcus

 

LOS ANGELES, (Variety.com) - "Terminator: Dark Fate" shot past box office competition but still fell short of expectations as Paramount and Skydance Media's sci-fi sequel debuted to $29 million in North America.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1132260-box-office-terminator-dark-fate-fizzles-with-29-million-debut/

 

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Trump impeachment inquiry awaits key witnesses, but some will be no-shows

By Patricia Zengerle, Karen Freifeld and Matt Spetalnick

 

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington upon his return from New York, U.S., November 3, 2019. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

 

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers leading an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump have scheduled another crucial round of testimony this week, but several key White House witnesses plan to defy them and some other administration officials could follow suit.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1132262-trump-impeachment-inquiry-awaits-key-witnesses-but-some-will-be-no-shows/

 

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Phuket teen warned after fake police chief uncle claim online

 

The father of 19-year-old Apichart Yensai offers a wai to Phuket City Police Chief Col Sompong Thiparpakul (right) as an apology after his son was given a verbal warning for claiming that his uncle was the Chief of Phuket City Police Station in the hope of recovering his stolen motorbike exhaust. Photo: Phuket City Police

 

PHUKET: A 19year-old man has been let off with a verbal warning after claiming on social media that he was the nephew of the Phuket City Police Chief in the hope of recovering his motorbike exhaust, which had been stolen.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1132282-phuket-teen-warned-after-fake-police-chief-uncle-claim-online/

 

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Students, D-Day step up with free electrical appliance repairs for Phuket flash flood victims

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Local residents in Chalong are all smiles after getting their fridge and air cooler working again. Photo: D-Day Group / Facebook

 

PHUKET: Students from Phuket Technology College and staff from power tool and building equipment retailer D-Day Group Co Ltd have launched a free repair service for residents in Chalong and Karon whose homes were damaged in the flash floods last Thursday (Oct 31).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1132284-students-d-day-step-up-with-free-electrical-appliance-repairs-for-phuket-flash-flood-victims/

 

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Year-end deals on travel to Samui

By TTR WEEKLY

 

  

BANGKOK, 4 November 2019: Bangkok Airways launched its ‘Samui Year-End Sale’ promotion, 1 November, offering discounted fares on its domestic and international routes to and from Samui.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1132287-year-end-deals-on-travel-to-samui/

 

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New pineapple breed created after 34 years of evaluation, improvement

By The Nation

 

It’s the sweet smell of success.

 

The Agricultural Research and Development Centre in Phetchaburi province has successfully created a new pineapple breed named “Petchaburi’s Pineapple 2” after 34 years of improvement by evaluating, selecting, comparing, and testing various breeds of pineapple, Department of Agriculture deputy director-general Surmsuk Salakpetch said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1132288-new-pineapple-breed-created-after-34-years-of-evaluation-improvement/

 

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Thailand to sell more power to her neighbours

By THE NATION

 

 

The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) has received permission from the Energy Minister, Sonthirat Sonthijirawong, to sell electricity produced in Thailand to nearby countries, Patana Sangsriroujana, the organisation’s deputy governor of strategy and spokesman said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1132291-thailand-to-sell-more-power-to-her-neighbours/

 

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Airbnb draws up guidelines for Thai landlords

By The Nation

 

Mich Goh

 

Global travel community Airbnb has provided guidelines for managing short-term rental in Thailand to support the growth of the tourism industry, Airbnb Head of Public Policy, Southeast Asia, Mich Goh said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1132293-airbnb-draws-up-guidelines-for-thai-landlords/

 

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Vietnam arrests eight in connection with UK truck deaths - state media

 

FILE PHOTO: Police vehicles are seen at the scene where bodies were discovered in a lorry container, in Grays, Essex, Britain October 24, 2019. REUTERS/Simon Dawson

 

HANOI (Reuters) - Police in Vietnam have arrested eight people in relation to the discovery of 39 bodies in a truck near London last week, state media said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1132295-vietnam arrests-eight-in-connection-with-uk-truck-deaths-state-media/

 

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Trump “snubbed” by ASEAN in its summit with US

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and other ASEAN representatives at the ASEAN-US summit with US National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien this morning.

 

The Thai Foreign Ministry has tried to play down what has been seen as a partial boycott by ASEAN countries today of the ASEAN-US summit in which only three of the leaders of the regional grouping were present.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1132297-trump-“snubbed”-by-asean-in-its-summit-with-us/

 

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'Still time' for Thailand to solve U.S. duty-free issue: U.S. commerce secretary

By Patpicha Tanakasempipat

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in Athens, Greece September 5, 2019. REUTERS/Costas Baltas

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand still has time to renegotiate with the United States over a suspension of duty-free preferences on imports of Thai goods before the suspension takes effect in April, U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1132170-wilbur-ross-says-us-open-to-further-talks-on-thai-trade-privileges/?do=findComment&comment=14734144

 

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Asia-wide trade pact on course despite India, Thailand says

By Panu Wongcha-um, Patpicha Tanakasempipat and Panarat Thepgumpanat

 

Asean leaders shake hands with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and South Korea's President Moon Jae-in during the 22nd ASEAN Plus Three Summit in Bangkok, Thailand, November 4, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Asian countries held conclusive talks on what could be the world's biggest trade pact and there will be an announcement of success at a summit in Bangkok, despite doubts raised by India, the Thai hosts said on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1132318-asia-wide-trade-pact-on-course-despite-india-thailand-says/

 

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UK, New Zealand, Eurasia eye stronger trade ties with Asean

By THE NATION

 

 

The Asean community is of highest importance to the United Kingdom, especially during this crucial time when the country is leaving the European Union, Prince Andrew, Duke of York and son of Queen Elizabeth II, told the Asean Business and Investment Summit 2019 on Sunday at Impact Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi province.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1132319-uk-new-zealand-eurasia-eye-stronger-trade-ties-with-asean/

 

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Britain set for 1970s public spending levels as parties woo voters - report

By William Schomberg

 

FILE PHOTO: A copy of 'The NHS Long Term Plan' booklet is seen next to a sign for Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool, January 7, 2019. Anthony Devlin/Pool via REUTERS

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s state spending will head back to levels not seen since the 1970s if the two main political parties in the Dec. 12 election make good on their promises, a think-tank said on Monday, warning that taxes will have to rise too.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1132320-britain-set-for-1970s-public-spending-levels-as-parties-woo-voters-report/

 

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UK accountants gloomiest in a decade on Brexit and slow growth

 

FILE PHOTO: People walk through the Canary Wharf financial district of London, Britain, December 7, 2018. REUTERS/Simon Dawson

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Confidence among British accountants in the economic outlook is falling at the fastest rate since the depths of the financial crisis more than a decade ago due to worries about Brexit and sluggish growth, a survey showed on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1132321-uk-accountants-gloomiest-in-a-decade-on-brexit-and-slow-growth/

 

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Iranians chant 'Death to America' to mark U.S. embassy seizure

 

Iranian students attend an anti U.S. demonstration, marking the 40th anniversary of the U.S. embassy takeover, near the old U.S. embassy in Tehran, Iran November 4, 2019. Nazanin Tabatabaee/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

 

DUBAI (Reuters) - Thousands of Iranians chanted "Death to America" near the old U.S. embassy on Monday, the 40th anniversary on the seizure of the mission, with the country's army chief comparing the United States with a poisonous scorpion intent on harming Iran.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1132322-iranians-chant-death-to-america-to-mark-us-embassy-seizure/