THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 15 Dec 2019

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The week that was in Thailand news: Giving the turkeys a pre-Christmas roasting - whoever "they" are!

 

 

The phone rang. There was a brief silence. A muffled sniff. Then came the thunder. It was several Christmases ago and the first wife was calling in from Pathum Thani.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138700-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-giving-the-turkeys-a-pre-christmas-roasting-whoever-they-are/

 

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Survey highlights the rising cost of living for expats in Bangkok and Chiang Mai

 

 

A new survey has highlighted the increasing cost of living in two of Thailand’s most popular expat destinations.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138753-survey-highlights-the-rising-cost-of-living-for-expats-in-bangkok-and-chiang-mai/

 

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Overstaying Australian arrested after allegedly stealing from tourists in Pattaya

 

 

Image: Pattaya Police

 

A 42 year old Australian has been arrested after allegedly stealing from tourists at a hostel in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138755-overstaying-australian-arrested-after-allegedly-stealing-from-tourists-in-pattaya/

 

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Israeli tourist fined 2,000 baht for littering in Pattaya, makes complaint to police

 

 

An Israeli man who was fined 2,000 baht for littering has made a complaint to Pattaya police regarding the incident.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138756-israeli-tourist-fined-2000-baht-for-littering-in-pattaya-makes-complaint-to-police/

 

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Over 8,000 foreigners have a Thailand Elite Card, surge in applicants in 2019

 

 

More than 8,000 foreigners have bought a Thailand Elite Card, with the company which operates the program reporting a surge in new applicants.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138757-over-8000-foreigners-have-a-thailand-elite-card-surge-in-applicants-in-2019/

 

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Thousands join biggest protest for years in Thai capital

By Patpicha Tanakasempipat and Matthew Tostevin

 

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit of Thailand's progressive Future Forward Party gestures to his supporters at a sudden unauthorised rally in Bangkok, Thailand December 14, 2019. REUTERS/Soe Zeya

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Several thousand people took part in Thailand's biggest protest since a 2014 coup on Saturday after authorities moved to ban a party that has rallied opposition to the government of former military ruler Prayuth Chan-ocha.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138758-thousands-join-biggest-protest-for-years-in-thai-capital/

 

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Cabinet to consider legalising ride-hailing service

By THE NATION

 

Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisulee Traisoranakul

 

Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob will soon table before the Cabinet his proposal to legalise ride-hailing services, Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisulee Traisoranakul said.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138760-cabinet-to-consider-legalising-ride-hailing-service/

 

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EU envoy discusses human rights with Somsak

By The Nation

 

Pirrka Tapiola (Left) and Somsak Thepsutin (Right)

 

The European Union's ambassador to Thailand met Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin on Friday (December 13) to discuss human rights.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138761-eu-envoy-discusses-human-rights-with-somsak/

 

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Seven opposition parties launch campaign for charter change

By The Nation

 

 

A group of opposition parties has come together to call for amendments to the 2017 Constitution and the drafting of a new charter.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138762-seven-opposition-parties-launch-campaign-for-charter-change/

 

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Jazz takes control with a sizzling 62

By THE NATION

 

Jazz Janewattananond

 

Thai rising star Jazz Janewattananond proved his credentials as the newest Asia’s number one by firing a scintillating 10-under-par 62 to seize the third-round lead at the BNI Indonesian Masters supported by Bank BRI and MedcoEnergi on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138763-jazz-takes-control-with-a-sizzling-62/

 

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Sook Siam celebrates first anniversary and Bt1 billion in revenue

By The Nation

 

 

Muang Sook Siam at Iconsiam has plenty to celebrate this month as it marks its first birthday and higher-than-expected revenue of Bt1 billion. Designed to showcase Thai lifestyles to the world, it has succeeded in drawing both visitors both Thais and foreigners, all of whom have taken the new destination to their hearts, loving its varied and local eating and shopping experiences on the theme “Feel the charm of happy Thai lifestyles with a trip to Muang Sook Siam”.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138764-sook-siam-celebrates-first-anniversary-and-bt1-billion-in-revenue/

 

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Anger erupts at U.N. climate summit as major economies resist bold action

By Matthew Green and Valerie Volcovici

 

A woman carries her luggage past a sign of the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP25) in Madrid, Spain, December 14, 2019. REUTERS/Nacho Doce

 

MADRID (Reuters) - Major economies resisted calls for bolder climate commitments as a U.N. summit in Madrid limped towards a delayed conclusion on Saturday, dimming hopes that nations will act in time to stop rising temperatures devastating people and the natural world.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138765-anger-erupts-at-un-climate-summit-as-major-economies-resist-bold-action/

 

 

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Violent protests rage in India for fourth day over citizenship law

By Subrata Nagchoudhury and Saurabh Sharma

 

FILE PHOTO: Protesters run for cover amid tear gas fired by police during a protest against the Citizenship Amendment Bill, a bill that seeks to give citizenship to religious minorities persecuted in neighbouring Muslim countries, outside the Jamia Millia Islamia University in New Delhi, India, December 13, 2019. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

 

KOLKATA/LUCKNOW (Reuters) - Demonstrators in eastern India set fire to more than a dozen buses and vandalised at least six railway stations on Saturday, as violent protests against a new citizenship law continued for a fourth straight day.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138768-violent-protests-rage-in-india-for-fourth-day-over-citizenship-law/

 

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Italy's anti-Salvini 'sardines' take protest to Rome

By Gavin Jones and Stefano Bernabei

 

Protesters attend a demonstration held by "the sardines", a grassroots movement against far-right League leader Matteo Salvini, in Rome, Italy, December 14, 2019. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

 

ROME (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people joined a demonstration in central Rome on Saturday organised by a grassroots movement known as "the sardines", launched only a month ago to protest against far-right leader Matteo Salvini.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138769-italys-anti-salvini-sardines-take-protest-to-rome/

 

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Albania seeks arrests for quake deaths in collapsed buildings

By Benet Koleka

 

FILE PHOTO: General view of a collapsed building in Durres, after an earthquake shook Albania, November 28, 2019. REUTERS/Florion Goga/File Photo

 

TIRANA (Reuters) - Albanian prosecutors have issued a series of arrest warrants on charges including murder and abuse of office over the deaths of 51 people killed when a 6.4-magnitude earthquake toppled dozens of buildings last month, police said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138770-albania-seeks-arrests-for-quake-deaths-in-collapsed-buildings/

 

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Former Sudan president Bashir sentenced to two years in detention for corruption

By Khalid Abdelaziz

 

Sudanese former president Omar Hassan al-Bashir sits inside a cage during the hearing of the verdict that convicted him of corruption charges in a court in Khartoum, Sudan. December 14, 2019. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah

 

KHARTOUM (Reuters) - A Sudanese court on Saturday convicted former president Omar al-Bashir on corruption charges and sentenced him to two years of detention in a reform facility, the first ruling against the ex-leader ousted by mass unrest.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138771-former-sudan-president-bashir-sentenced-to-two-years-in-detention-for-corruption/

 

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'I will repay your trust', UK PM Johnson tells ex-Labour voters on trip to north

 

 

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson gestures as he speaks to supporters on a visit to meet newly elected Conservative party MP for Sedgefield, Paul Howell, at Sedgefield Cricket Club in County Durham, north east England on December 14, 2019, following his Conservative party's general election victory. Lindsey Parnaby/Pool via REUTERS

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited former strongholds of his Labour opponents in northern England on Saturday and pledged to repay their trust for helping to deliver a stunning victory for his Conservative Party in Britain's national election.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138773-i-will-repay-your-trust-uk-pm-johnson-tells-ex-labour-voters-on-trip-to-north/

 

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Liverpool extend lead to 10 points as Leicester held at home

By Simon Evans

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Watford - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - December 14, 2019 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates REUTERS/Phil Noble

 

(Reuters) - Liverpool moved 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League after beating Watford 2-0 on Saturday, while second-placed Leicester City were held 1-1 at home by struggling Norwich City, ending the Foxes' club record eight-match winning run.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138775-liverpool-extend-lead-to-10-points-as-leicester-held-at-home/

 

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Arsenal distances itself from midfielder Ozil's comments on China, Uighurs

 

 

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Norwich City v Arsenal - Carrow Road, Norwich, Britain - December 1, 2019 Arsenal's Mesut Ozil REUTERS/Chris Radburn

 

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - English soccer club Arsenal tried on Saturday to distance itself from the comments of its star midfielder Mesut Ozil after he posted messages on Twitter and Instagram critical of China's policies toward its Muslim Uighur minority.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138777-arsenal-distances-itself-from-midfielder-ozils-comments-on-china-uighurs/

 

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U.S. fight back to leave Presidents Cup in the balance

By Ian Ransom

 

FILE PHOTO: Golf - The 148th Open Championship - Royal Portrush Golf Club, Portrush, Northern Ireland - July 19, 2019 South Africa's Ernie Els during the second round REUTERS/Ian Walton

 

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The United States clawed back into contention at the Presidents Cup on Saturday by dominating the afternoon foursomes, but late scrambling by the Internationals secured a 10-8 lead heading into the final day at Royal Melbourne.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138778-us-fight-back-to-leave-presidents-cup-in-the-balance/

 

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Disease control agency closely monitoring flu season

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Disease Control (DDC) Director General, Suwannachai Wattanayingcharoenchai, has revealed the latest number of influenza patients in Thailand from 1st January to 30th November 2019 at 363,837 cases with 24 fatalities.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138779-disease-control-agency-closely-monitoring-flu-season/

 

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Thailand’s countdown to ban on single-use plastic bags

supawadee wangsri

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is encouraging people to cut down on the single use of plastic materials and has disclosed the results of Suan Dusit Poll’s survey on the banning of single-use plastic bags in 2020.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138780-thailand’s-countdown-to-ban-on-single-use-plastic-bags/

 

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Medical professionals warn of inappropriate cannabis use

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Despite the legalization of medical cannabis in Thailand, all cannabis use must remain under the supervision of trained doctors and experts. There have been misunderstandings over cannabis treatment for many diseases, requiring clarification from the medical sector.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138781-medical-professionals-warn-of-inappropriate-cannabis-use/

 

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Rod Stewart becomes oldest male artist to top UK album chart

 

 

Sir Rod Stewart has become the oldest male solo artist to have a number one album in the UK.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138783-rod-stewart-becomes-oldest-male-artist-to-top-uk-album-chart/

 

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North Korea conducts new test at rocket site, aims to 'overpower U.S. nuclear threats'

By Heekyong Yang and Josh Smith

 

FILE PHOTO - A North Korean flag flies on a mast at the Permanent Mission of North Korea in Geneva October 2, 2014. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Picture

 

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea said it had successfully conducted another test at a satellite launch site, the latest in a string of developments aimed at "restraining and overpowering the nuclear threat of the U.S.", state news agency KCNA reported on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138785-north-korea-conducts-new-test-at-rocket-site-aims-to-overpower-us-nuclear-threats/

 

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UK tourist 'shot dead' in robbery in Argentina

 

 

A British tourist was killed and his son was injured when they were shot during a suspected robbery in Buenos Aires, according to local media.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138787-uk-tourist-shot-dead-in-robbery-in-argentina/

 

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Week-long search fails to find missing kayak couple as slew of water safety incidents kills 10 in two months

By The Phuket News

 

A Royal Thai Navy sailor scours the horizon for any couple of the missing kayak couple Mateusz Juszkiewicz and Werakan Siriprakon. Photo: Royal Thai Navy
 

After a week of of searching by air and sea, hopes are quickly fading of finding Polish tourist Mateusz Juszkiewicz, 26, and Thai national Werakan Siriprakon, 23, from Nakhon Sawan, safe.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138789-week-long-search-fails-to-find-missing-kayak-couple-as-slew-of-water-safety-incidents-kills-10-in-two-months/

 

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