THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 2 Jan 2020

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Spencers Property Services to sponsor ten youth football tournaments in Hua Hin

 

 

Spencers Property Services has signed on to sponsor ten youth football tournaments in Hua Hin. The deal will see ten competitions for children held over the course of the next 12 months.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141335-spencers-property-services-to-sponsor-ten-youth-football-tournaments-in-hua-hin/

 

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Video: Last moments of tragic Brit killed by firework - fiancee posts about upcoming wedding that never was

 

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A video of the final moments of 51 year old Gary McLaren has been posted by Siam Chon News. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141336-video-last-moments-of-tragic-brit-killed-by-firework-fiancee-posts-about-upcoming-wedding-that-never-was/

 

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Biometrics success! Vietnamese woman not who she said she was

 

Picture: INN

 

INN reported that a Vietnamese woman tried to trick the Thai authorities into believing she was someone else during the busy New Year period at Suvarnabhumi Airport. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141341-biometrics-success-vietnamese-woman-not-who-she-said-she-was/

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There's no fixing stupid! Thai gold shop robber goes back to sell the loot where he stole it from

 

Source: Daily News

 

It may be only January 2nd but here at Thaivisa we think we already have a strong candidate for dumb Thai criminal of the year 2020. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141345-theres-no-fixing-stupid-thai-gold-shop-robber-goes-back-to-sell-the-loot-where-he-stole-it-from/

 

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Nabbed! Mr Singh ripped people off with his mystic mumbo jumbo

 

Thai caption: Om........confused by mumbo jumbo

 

Immigration police in Ranong in southern Thailand announced the arrest of a 24 year old Indian man called Vikramjeet

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141355-nabbed-mr-singh-ripped-people-off-with-his-mystic-mumbo jumbo/

 

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Kalasin: Judge needs to draft in reinforcements there are so many drunk drivers

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na reported that a judge had to recruit some extra help because she was sent so many drunk drivers. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141359-kalasin-judge-needs-to-draft-in-reinforcements-there-are-so-many-drunk-drivers/

 

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The husband did it! Hammered his wife to death then pretended he didn't know in mobile call

 

Thai caption: He's admitted killing his wife

 

Police in Phetchabun have quickly wrapped up the case of a 44 year old woman who was found battered to death beside the road in Sri Thep district of the Thai province. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141368-the-husband-did-it-hammered-his-wife-to-death-then-pretended-he-didnt-know-in-mobile-call/

 

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Thais told: If your young kid dies after letting them drive - YOU'VE MURDERED THEM! 

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A road safety expert has pulled no punches after a 12 year old died on New Year's Eve behind the wheel of a pick-up. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141369-thais-told-if-your-young-kid-dies-after-letting-them-drive-youve-murdered-them/

 

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Road carnage recedes but still appalling, minister admits

By THE NATION

 

Anupong Paochinda

 

The total number of road accidents and deaths between December 27 and January 1 decreased compared to last year, Interior Minister Anupong Paochinda pointed out on Thursday (January 2).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141371-road-carnage-recedes-but-still-appalling-minister-admits/

 

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‘Seven days’ death toll climbs to 317

By The Nation

 

 

Three hundred and seventeen people lost their lives on Thai roads in the first six of the “seven dangerous days” of the New Year holidays and more than 3,000 were injured, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reported on Thursday (January 2).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141372-‘seven-days’-death-toll-climbs-to-317/

 

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Choked up in 2020: ‘Sick building syndrome’ sure to spread

By THE NATION

 

Professor Dr Orapan Poachanukoon

 

This year will see an increase in the number of people afflicted with sick building syndrome (SBS), an allergy specialist predicts, and part of the blame lies outdoors too – with air pollution.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141373-choked-up-in-2020-‘sick-building-syndrome’-sure-to-spread/

 

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Positive response to Thailand’s “Everyday Say No to Plastic Bags” campaign

 

 

The positive public response to end of shopping malls, department and convenience stores distributing single-use plastic bags, as of January 1st, is a huge New Year’s gift to Thailand and the world, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varavuth Silpa-archa said today (Thursday).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141374-positive-response-to-thailand’s-“everyday-say-no-to-plastic-bags”-campaign/

 

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Fish farmers seek help as water level drops

By The Nation

 

 

A group of Chao Pae or fish farmers living on rafts in Uthai Thani sought help from local fishery officials today (December 2) as the decreasing water level in Sakaekrang River has landed their vessels on clay dunes.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141375-fish-farmers-seek-help-as-water-level-drops/

 

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Thailand’s Opposition gearing up for censure debate

 

photo from sputniknews.com

 

The opposition Pheu Thai party will hold a meeting of its strategic committee and Chalerm Yubamrung’s ad hoc committee to finalize their plan for a censure debate against the government.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141377-thailand’s-opposition-gearing-up-for-censure-debate/

 

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Top court to give verdict on Sorayuth’s case on January 21

By THE NATION

 

 

The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases announced on Thursday (January 2) that it will read the Supreme Court’s ruling on January 21 on the lawsuit filed by MCOT Public Company Limited against Sorayuth Suthassanachinda and an employee of Raisom for embezzling advertisement fees estimated at over Bt138 million during 2005-2006 when the TV celebrity was hosting a popular morning news show.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141384-top-court-to-give-verdict-on-sorayuth’s-case-on-january-21/

 

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Baht weakens after hitting Bt29/dollar

By The Nation

 

The Thai currency moved down to Bt 30.18/dollar this morning (December 2) after the weighted-average interbank exchange rate strengthened to Bt30.121 a dollar on December 30, a day before the New Year holidays, assistant governor of the Bank of Thailand Vachira Arromdee says.

 

The baht has retreated after passing the Bt30 mark to Bt29 level against the US dollar in the New Year period.  

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141408-baht-weakens-after-hitting-bt29dollar/

 

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Ghosn carried spare French passport while out on bail in Japan - NHK

By Kiyoshi Takenaka

 

FILE PHOTO: A video statement made by the former Nissan Motor chairman Carlos Ghosn is shown on a screen during a news conference by his lawyers at Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan in Tokyo, Japan April 9, 2019. REUTERS/Issei Kato - RC17F8879770/File Photo

 

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese authorities allowed ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn to carry a spare French passport in a locked case while out on bail, public broadcaster NHK said on Thursday, shedding some light on how he managed a dramatic escape to Lebanon.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141409-ghosn-carried-spare-french-passport-while-out-on-bail-in-japan-nhk/

 

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Faster rockets, more warheads: What North Korea could gain from new weapons development

By Josh Smith

 

FILE PHOTO: A view of the newly developed intercontinental ballistic rocket Hwasong-15's test that was successfully launched is seen in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang November 30, 2017. KCNA via REUTERS/File Photo

 

SEOUL (Reuters) - If North Korea returns to long-range missile launches or other weapons tests in 2020, its military could make valuable technical advances and gain experience alongside whatever political message is sent to Washington.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141410-faster-rockets-more-warheads-what-north-korea-could-gain-from-new-weapons-development/

 

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Toddler son receives posthumous medal for killed Australian firefighter

 

RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons presents a posthumous Commendation for Bravery and Service to the son of RFS volunteer Geoffrey Keaton at Keaton's funeral in Buxton, New South Wales, Australia January 2, 2020, in this picture obtained from social media. Mandatory credit NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE/via REUTERS

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - The toddler son of a volunteer firefighter killed battling wildfires in Australia received one of the service’s highest honours on behalf of his father during an emotional funeral on Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141411-toddler-son-receives-posthumous-medal-for-killed-australian-firefighter/

 

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Labour Party Brexit spokesman Starmer ahead in leadership race - poll

 

FILE PHOTO: Shadow Brexit Secretary Keir Starmer speaks during a Labour Party general election campaign meeting in Harlow, Britain November 5, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Keir Starmer, Brexit spokesman for Britain’s opposition Labour Party, has emerged as the early front runner in the race to succeed Jeremy Corbyn as leader, according to a poll of members.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141412-labour-party-brexit-spokesman-starmer-ahead-in-leadership-race-poll/

 

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Anti-plastic campaign gets positive response from public

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Starting yesterday (Jan 1), more than 75 shopping malls and convenience stores nationwide stopped handing out single-use plastic bags to customers, following the government’s six-month anti-plastic campaign.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141374-positive-response-to-thailand’s-“everyday-say-no-to-plastic-bags”-campaign/

 

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New Year beach sing-along ends with jealous stab in the neck, beating

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Jatuphon Eu-chat, 26, remains in hospital. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Police are working on tracking down a group of men wanted for attacking a young man, leaving him man with serious injuries, while the man was celebrating the New Year at Layan Beach with family and friends on New Year’s Eve.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141416-new-year-beach-sing-along-ends-with-jealous-stab-in-the-neck-beating/

 

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Amid drought fears, Phimai dam stops water supply for agriculture

By The Nation

 

 

The Phimai Dam has stopped distributing water for agriculture as its capacity has fallen to just 30 per cent of capacity, which is reserved for use in case of a future drought. The current drought situation has raised concerns among the authorities.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141417-amid-drought-fears-phimai-dam-stops-water-supply-for-agriculture/

 

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Terrifying trailer for A Quiet Place: Part II released

By Julia Hunt

 

 

Emily Blunt is seen on the run with her children in the terrifying new trailer for A Quiet Place: Part II.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141419-terrifying-trailer-for-a-quiet-place-part-ii-released/

 

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Comedian Rosie Jones shocks viewers with ‘disgusting’ and ‘totally inappropriate’ Greta Thunberg joke

By Adam White

 

 

Comedian Rosie Jones shocked viewers of The Last Leg after making a “disgusting” joke about Greta Thunberg.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141421-comedian-rosie-jones-shocks-viewers-with-‘disgusting’-and-‘totally-inappropriate’-greta-thunberg-joke/

 

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Bobbi Kristina Brown's 'controlling' ex-fiancé Nick Gordon, 30, dies on New Year's Day of a 'drug overdose'

BY BEN ASHFORD

 

Bobbi Kristina Brown's ex-fiancée Nick Gordon has died from a suspected drugs overdose.  He is pictured with Bobbi Kristina at We Will Always Love You: A GRAMMY Salute to Whitney Houston in LA on October 11, 2012 

 

The late Bobbi Kristina Brown's ex-fiancée Nick Gordon has died from a suspected drugs overdose, DailyMail.com can exclusively reveal. 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141422-bobbi-kristina-browns-controlling-ex-fiancé-nick-gordon-30-dies-on-new-years-day-of-a-drug-overdose/

 

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No plastics at Sri Nan Park – you drink from bamboo

By The Nation

 

 

Sri Nan National Park in northern Nan province is the latest public attraction to go plastic-free by providing bamboo cups and other naturally derived utensils made by people living in adjacent communities.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141423-no-plastics-at-sri-nan-park-–-you-drink-from-bamboo/

 

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Ministry outlines measures to boost competitiveness of agriculutural goods

By The Nation

 

Chalermchai Sreeon, Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister

 

The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has set measures to boost the competitiveness of agricultural products and foods by 10 per cent in order to cope with the baht appreciation. 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141424-ministry-outlines-measures-to-boost-competitiveness-of-agriculutural-goods/

 

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Happy digital New Year! Data use soars at AIS

By The Nation

 

 

Thais chewed through more than 90 per cent more data online on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day than they did in the same 48 hours last year, according to Advanced Info Service (AIS).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141425-happy-digital-new-year-data-use-soars-at-ais/

 

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Starbucks sets D-Day for change to paper straws

By THE NATION

 

 

Starbucks Coffee (Thailand) today (January 2) that it will provide paper straws to customers at all stores nationwide ‪starting January 6‬, in a move to reduce usage of single-use plastic items towards Starbucks Coffee's global target of eliminating plastic straws from all its stores within 2020.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1141430-starbucks-sets-d-day-for-change-to-paper-straws/