THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 13 Oct 2020

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Thai PM pushes tracking app for foreign tourists, denies it’s like "Big Brother"

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thailand's prime minister and defence minister Prayut "Big Too" Chan-ocha was a busy man before a cabinet meeting on Monday, reported Thai Rath.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187197-thai-pm-pushes-tracking-app-for-foreign-tourists-denies-it’s-like-big-brother/

 

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Pattaya: Pub boss complains that resort is being ignored - calls for increased opening hours

 

Thai caption: "Pattaya has no foreigners visiting"

 

A leading member of the nighttime entertainment scene in Pattaya has moaned that the government is focusing too much on Phuket.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187200-pattaya-pub-boss-complains-that-resort-is-being-ignored-calls-for-increased-opening-hours/

 

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Social-media post of baby croc in Bangkok canal has locals worried

By The Nation

 

 

People living on the banks of Khlong Prapa in Bangkok’s Prachachuen area are worried that the canal may have become a crocodile habitat after a baby croc was spotted swimming in the water.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187205-social-media-post-of-baby-croc-in-bangkok-canal-has-locals-worried/

 

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Foreign tourism reopening: Key operator slams government for inconsistency, lack of communication even damaging tourism

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

A leading figure in the tourism industry in Phuket has pulled no punches in slamming the Thai government for its inconsistent approach to the reintroduction of foreign tourists. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187212-foreign-tourism-reopening-key-operator-slams-government-for-inconsistency-lack-of-communication-even-damaging-tourism/

 

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Sorry Chiang Mai - you were not visited by aliens!

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Some netizens in Chiang Mai were convinced that the northern Thai city had been visited by aliens. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187214-sorry-chiang-mai-you-were-not-visited-by-aliens/

 

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Bang Saen: Crystal clear water and no vendors - let's keep it clean says mayor Lek

 

 

A video published by Thai media showed the beach at Bang Saen.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187217-bang-saen-crystal-clear-water-and-no-vendors -lets-keep-it-clean-says-mayor-lek/

 

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Toddler’s fatal fall raises suspicion, governor orders probe

By The Nation

 

 

The death of a three-year-old boy who was brought to a hospital with a swollen forehead, bruised eyes and a broken arm has raised suspicions, while Kalasin governor has ordered an investigation.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187220-toddler’s-fatal-fall-raises-suspicion-governor-orders-probe/

 

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Clip of rescue worker consoling accident victim with love song goes viral

By The Nation

 

 

A video clip of a rescue worker singing a love song to console a heartbroken drunk who was hit by a car has gone viral, winning the volunteer plenty of praise.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187221-clip-of-rescue-worker-consoling-accident-victim-with-love-song-goes-viral/

 

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Over Bt180m set aside for participation in Dutch horticultural expo

By The Nation

 

 

The Cabinet has agreed to earmark Bt187.64 million to fund Thailand’s participation in the Expo 2022 Floriade Almere in the Netherlands, deputy government spokesperson Ratchada Dhanadirek said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187222-over-bt180m-set-aside-for-participation-in-dutch-horticultural-expo/

 

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Inspirational Thai senior skates her way to cancer recovery

 

Picture: Bangkok Biz News

 

A 63 year old Thai woman did not let breast cancer stand in her way and refused to let the disease devastate her incredible life. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187224-inspirational-thai-senior-skates-her-way-to-cancer-recovery/

 

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Support service finds women suffering the most from emotional distress

By The Nation

 

 

An emotional and mental support chat service provided via Line app, @d-chat, revealed that over the past two years the top three issues faced by Thais are domestic problems, disloyalty and depression.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187227-support-service-finds-women-suffering-the-most-from-emotional-distress/

 

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Locals, migrant workers queue up for tests after Covid-19 scare in Mae Sot

By The Nation

 

 

Hundreds of Thais and migrant workers queued up at the Pa Charoen Market in Tak’s Mae Sot district on Tuesday morning to be tested for Covid-19 after three Myanmar drivers, who had come to the district to pick up products, were found to be infected.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187229-locals-migrant-workers-queue-up-for-tests-after-covid-19-scare-in-mae-sot/

 

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Heavy rains bring healthy boost to reservoirs

 

The Bang Wad reservoir in Kathu is currently 73.8% full, said DDPM Phuket Chief Mr Sophon. Photo: PR Phuket

 

PHUKET: Heavy rains over the past week have helped to replenish the island’s three main reservoirs to healthy levels, meaning island residents may be spared water shortages for the rest of the year, the new Phuket Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) Chief Sophon Thongsai has announced.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187230-phuket-heavy-rains-bring-healthy-boost-to-reservoirs/

 

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Ratchaburi: Thai woman shoots philandering amulet dealer husband in bed 

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

A 49 year old Thai wife was waiting for the Muang Ratchaburi police at a house in Chedi Hak sub-district at the weekend.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187234-ratchaburi-thai-woman-shoots-philandering-amulet-dealer-husband-in-bed/

 

 

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What China’s struggles with a Thai railway say about the Belt and Road

-- After years of stuttering progress on a 250km high-speed rail link, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to sign a deal in Bangkok this week

-- Experts say the key Belt and Road project shows how, contrary to perceptions, Southeast Asian nations have significant leverage with China

Maria Siow

 

Models of high-speed trains in Qingdao, China. Photo: EPA

 

When Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits Thailand  on Wednesday and Thursday as part of his tour of Southeast Asia, China’s top diplomat is expected to sign a contract for a 252km high-speed rail link between Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima in the east of the country.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187239-what-china’s-struggles-with-a-thai-railway-say-about-the-belt-and-road/

 

 

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Queen of the South: Alice Braga hints Teresa and James end up together: 'Keep watching!'

By LUCAS HILL-PAUL

 

Queen of the South: Alice Braga hints Teresa and James end up together: 'Keep watching!' (Image: USA Network)

 

The final episode of Queen of the South’s fourth season last year concluded with the dramatic return of James Valdez.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187251-queen-of-the-south-alice-braga-hints-teresa-and-james-end-up-together-keep-watching/

 

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LEGO to release fan-created Fender Stratocaster brick set

By Will Lavin

 

LEGO's Fender Stratocaster set. CREDIT: LEGO

 

LEGO have announced a Fender Stratocaster brick set based on a fan-submitted piece for this year’s LEGO Ideas ‘Music To Our Ears’ contest.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187252-lego-to-release-fan-created-fender-stratocaster-brick-set/

 

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Wolverine: Hugh Jackman ALMOST missed out on iconic X-Men role to Mission Impossible star

By CALLUM CRUMLISH

 

Wolverine: Hugh Jackman nearly missed out on the iconic X-Men role (Image: 20TH CENTURY FOX • PARAMOUNT)

 

Wolverine cut his way onto screen in his first cinematic appearance in 2000's X-Men.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187253-wolverine-hugh-jackman-almost-missed-out-on-iconic-x-men-role-to-mission-impossible-star/

 

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Thai police and protesters scuffle on eve of big demonstration

By Panu Wongcha-um

 

A pro-democracy protester flashes a three-finger salute during a protest against government and monarchy near the Democracy Monument in Bangkok, Thailand October 13, 2020. REUTERS/Panu Wongcha-um

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai police and protesters scuffled in Bangkok on Tuesday on the eve of a major planned anti-government demonstration and police said at least four people had been detained.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187260-thai-police-and-protesters-scuffle-on-eve-of-big-demonstration/

 

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Southeast Asia flood deaths near 40 as new storm approaches

By Khanh Vu and Prak Chan Thul

 

A flooded village is seen in Quang Tri province, Vietnam October 12, 2020. Ho Cau/VNA via REUTERS.

 

HANOI/PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - Nearly 40 people have died in Vietnam and Cambodia and scores more were missing, including rescuers, due to prolonged heavy rain and flash flooding as tropical storm Nangka edged towards the Vietnamese coast on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187261-southeast-asia-flood-deaths-near-40-as-new-storm-approaches/

 

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England's pubs ponder if pasties or chips make a meal amid COVID lockdown

 

FILE PHOTO: People watch the TV as Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes a speech, at a pub, amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Liverpool, Britain, October 12, 2020. REUTERS/Phil Noble

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Pub owners across England's COVID-19 hotspots were on Tuesday pondering a question that could decide if they survive or sink due to the coronavirus lockdown: when is a pub a pub, and when does it become a restaurant?

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187263-englands-pubs-ponder-if-pasties-or-chips-make-a-meal-amid-covid-lockdown/

 

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Bored with your flat pack furniture? - IKEA will buy it back

By James Davey

 

FILE PHOTO: Ikea in Tottenham is pictured as it re-opens, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), London, Britain, June 1, 2020. REUTERS/John Sibley/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - People tired of their flat pack IKEA dressers, drawers, cabinets and tables will now be able to sell them back to the furniture retailer for resale in its stores as secondhand.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187264-bored-with-your-flat-pack-furniture-ikea-will-buy-it-back/

 

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Biggest Online Gambling Gang Arrested

 

 

BANGKOK, Oct 13 – Police raided premises operating nine well-known gambling websites, arrested their hosts and impounded cash and assets worth about 75 million baht. 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187265-biggest-online-gambling-gang-arrested/

 

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High-Speed Railway Survey Conducted

 

 

BANGKOK, Oct 13 (TNA) – Executives of Charoen Pokphand Group (CP) brought consultants to survey the 220-kilometer-long route of its high-speed railway project from Bangkok to the East. 

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187267-high-speed-railway-survey-conducted/

 

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Radical redesign of the electric guitar is put through its paces

By Stuart McDill

 

Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien plays a Circle Guitar, a radical redesign of the instrument that strums itself, in a studio in London, Britain, October 1, 2020. Picture taken October 1, 2020. REUTERS/Stuart McDill

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British band Radiohead's rhythm guitarist Ed O'Brien has been putting a radical redesign of the electric guitar through its paces.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187268-radical-redesign-of-the-electric-guitar-is-put-through-its-paces/

 

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Thai military on standby to help victims of tropical storm Nangka

 

 

Military units, tasked with public disaster relief responsibilities,have been placed on standby, to help people affected by flooding, as Thailand’s Meteorological Department warns of heavy rains, from tomorrow until Friday, triggered by tropical storm Nangka, which is forecast to make landfall in Vietnam tomorrow or Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1187271-thai-military-on-standby-to-help-victims-of-tropical-storm-nangka/

 

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