Three guards shot dead in Ratchaburi, new 90 day tourist visa? Taiwan election - Tim Newton Today - Jan 15

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Thailand news - Three security guards shot dead in Ratchaburi, another injured, government looking at a new 90 day 'Muay Thai' visa for foreigners, also an industry request to amend the long-standing 2-5pm daily ban on alcohol sales, one foreigner dies in plane crash in Chon Buri, another foreigner injured. Pattaya nightlife operators report that the extended opening hours has been a success, particularly for staff. 

 

And Taiwan has elected a new President, but China's not happy.

 

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