Thailand Live Thursday 8 Oct 2015

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People traffickers face tougher EU naval action in Med



BRUSSELS: -- People smuggling in the Mediterranean Sea faces a new challenge: a navy crackdown under international law, as the European Union’s naval operation goes over to the offensive. So far it has been gathering intelligence.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861361-people-traffickers-face-tougher-eu-naval-action-in-med/

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Work on DNA repair wins Nobel Prize for Chemistry



STOCKHOLM: -- The three scientists who have shared the Nobel Prize for Chemistry were unveiled at a press conference in Sweden.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861362-work-on-dna-repair-wins-nobel-prize-for-chemistry/

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Slaves to our smartphones? New study details digital amnesia



BIRMINGHAM: -- Over reliance on smartphones and tablets is eroding our ability to remember, that’s the conclusion of a new study into digital amnesia.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861363-slaves-to-our-smartphones-new-study-details-digital-amnesia/

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Palestinian factions lack unity against Israeli occupation
By Adrian Lancashire | With MOHAMMED SHAIKHIBRAHIM



PARIS: -- Euronews has been asking Palestinian factions in the West Bank city of Jenin if they think there might be a third Intifada uprising against the Israeli occupation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861364-palestinian-factions-lack-unity-against-israeli-occupation/

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Russian warships strike targets in Syria



PARIS: -- Amateur video has been released which reportedly shows Russia’s escalating military role in Syria.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861365-russian-warships-strike-targets-in-syria/

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MSF holds US command in Afghanistan to account over hospital bombing
By Adrian Lancashire



PARIS: -- The medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières is demanding a full independent international investigation into sustained airstrikes on its hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan, on Saturday. Twenty-two people were killed. The NGO says this might be a war crime.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861366-msf-holds-us-command-in-afghanistan-to-account-over-hospital-bombing/

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Anti-austerity protesters battle police in Brussels



BRUSSELS: -- Police and anti-austerity protesters have engaged in running battles in the Belgian capital Brussels.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861367-anti-austerity-protesters-battle-police-in-brussels/

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Singer Julio Iglesias calls Donald Trump 'a clown'

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Julio Iglesias has jumped into the U.S. political debate, calling Donald Trump "a clown" over the Republican presidential candidate's derogatory comments about Mexican migrants.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861368-singer-julio-iglesias-calls-donald-trump-a-clown/

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Obama apologizes to aid group for US attack on Afghan clinic
JOSH LEDERMAN, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama apologized to Doctors Without Borders on Wednesday for the American air attack that killed at least 22 people at its hospital in Afghanistan, and said the U.S. would examine military procedures to look for better ways to prevent such incidents.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861369-obama-apologizes-to-aid-group-for-us-attack-on-afghan-clinic/

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Auto experts: Top managers probably knew of VW cheating
By TOM KRISHER and MICHAEL BIESECKER

DETROIT (AP) — Auto industry insiders strongly suspect the emissions cheating scandal at Volkswagen is much wider and reaches higher up the corporate ladder than the company is letting on.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861370-auto-experts-top-managers-probably-knew-of-vw-cheating/

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Blatter awaiting fate after ethics committee investigation
ROB HARRIS, AP Sports Writers
SAMUEL PETREQUIN, AP Sports Writers

LONDON (AP) — Sepp Blatter could be facing a 90-day suspension.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861371-blatter-faces-suspension-by-fifa/

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Coast Guard ends search for 33 crew members missing from cargo ship that sank during hurricane.

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Buriram water reservoir hit by drought despite rainy season



BURIRAM, 8 October 2015, (NNT) - A water reservoir in the northeastern province of Buriram is currently being hit by a severe drought in spite of current rainy season which has featured downpours in nearby areas.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861386-buriram-water-reservoir-hit-by-drought-despite-rainy-season/

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Clinton subject to hack attempts from China, Korea, Germany
By KEN DILANIAN, JACK GILLUM and STEPHEN BRAUN

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton's private email server, which stored some 55,000 pages of emails from her time as secretary of state, was the subject of attempted cyberattacks originating in China, South Korea and Germany after she left office in early 2013, according to a congressional document obtained by The Associated Press.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861401-clinton-subject-to-hack-attempts-from-china-korea-germany/

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Actor Randy Quaid says Canada could deport him next week
ROB GILLIES, Associated Press

TORONTO (AP) — American actor Randy Quaid said Wednesday in an interview that he could be deported from Canada next week, bringing years of issues with the country's border authorities to an end.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861403-american-actor-randy-quaid-says-canada-could-deport-him-next-week/

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ARL to increase service with more trains

BANGKOK, 8 October 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Transport has appointed the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to proceed the purchase of more trains for the Airport Rail Link (ARL) service to accommodate more passengers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861404-suvarnabhumi-arl-to-increase-service-with-more-trains/

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SET up 0.48 points at opening /Bangkok Post

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PM to seek local businesses operators’ help to drive economy



BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha will soon visit local business operators in the northern and the northeastern regions in a bid to persuade them to help drive the country economy forward.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861431-pm-prayut-to-seek-local-businesses-operators-help-to-drive-economy/

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Fatal box jellyfish attack arouses more safety precaution in Samui



KOH SAMUI: -- Samui district chief officer chaired the meeting with officials from the local public health office, Samui fishery officer, Samui local administration organisation and hotel and resort operators in Lamai beach to address the box jellyfish problem.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861433-fatal-box-jellyfish-attack-arouses-more-safety-precaution-on-samui/

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Meeting held to fight expected severe drought during the next dry season



BANGKOK: -- The Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry and the Interior Ministry are holding a video conference today to lay down details of the 4-billion-baht relief package to governors of provinces which are expected to be hit by drought during the dry season.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861434-meeting-held-to-fight-expected-severe-drought-during-the-next-dry-season/

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Thailand - US join hands to combat potential influenza outbreak

BANGKOK, 8 October 2015 (NNT) – Thailand and the United States has co-hosted a conference on the preparedness and response measures for the potential outbreak of influenza, which was participated by World Health Assembly (WHA) member states.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861437-thailand-us-join-hands-to-combat-potential-influenza-outbreak/

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Thais urged to conserve water due to lower rainfall

BANGKOK, 8 October 2015 (NNT) - The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has urged everyone to conserve water, as recent rainfall has been concentrated downstream of major dams.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861446-thais-urged-to-conserve-water-due-to-lower-rainfall/

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Karadag accuses another suspect of ordering Ratchaprasong bombing

BANGKOK, 8 October 2015 (NNT) - Adem Karadag, a prime suspect in the Ratchaprasong blast investigation, has reportedly accused a foreigner identified as Abdullah Abdulrahman of ordering the bomb attack.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861450-karadag-accuses-another-suspect-of-ordering-ratchaprasong-bombing/

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Thailand Post unveils super packing box



BANGKOK: -- Thailand Post today displayed its new cardboard box that it claims is strong, durable and capable to excellently withstand impact and pressure.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861452-thailand-post-unveils-super-packing-box/

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Barriers put in place to stop illegal u-turn at Phuket underpass
Saroj Kueprasertkij


Workers from the Highways Department place the barriers to stop motorists making the dangerous illegal u-turns.

PHUKET: -- Phuket highway officers together with Vichit traffic police on Tuesday (Oct 6) placed post road barriers at the south end of the Darasamuth underpass where a number of motorists took the risk of making illegal u-turns, some of which have resulted in accidents.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861453-barriers-put-in-place-to-stop-illegal-u-turn-at-phuket-underpass/

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Mysterious handbag shuts down Chong Nonsi skywalk
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- A mysterious blue handbag placed outside the barrier of the skywalk prompted staff at BTS Chong Nonsi to seal off the area as bomb disposal officers were deployed.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861454-mysterious-handbag-shuts-down-bts-chong-nonsi-skywalk/

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Resistant Citizen group activists stand trial in military court today



BANGKOK: -- Four activists of the so-called Resistant Citizen group today stood trial for the first time in Bangkok Military Court on charge of violating the military junta's ban on political gathering.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861455-resistant-citizen-group-activists-stand-trial-in-military-court-today/

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Prachinburi holds a drill for air ambulance service

PRACHINBURI, 08 October 2015, (NNT) - Government officials and representatives of the private sector and medical personnel in Prachinburi province this week held a drill to simulate transporting an emergency patient by air.

The practice on Wednesday, was aimed at preparing medical officials for emergency situations where patients need to be transported to better facilities using air transportation. The operation was a joint effort by the military, government units, private sector, Chao Phraya Abhaibhubate Hospital, rescue officers and officials from the province's office of disaster prevention and mitigation.

The drill simulated a real life event where a patient has developed a life threatening medical condition and needs to receive medical attention from a hospital in Bangkok. The patient then needs to leave Chao Phraya Abhaibhubate Hospital by air, in order to reach the destination as soon as possible. The officials also made a video call to better communicate with the medical personnel at the destination for better coordination.


-- NNT 2015-10-08

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Police launch murder investigation as elderly couple gunned down in Pattani


Image: Khaosod.co.th

PATTANI: -- Police are investigating the double murder of a husband and wife in Pattani.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861469-police-launch-murder-investigation-as-elderly-couple-gunned-down-in-pattani/

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Suthep acquitted of defaming Thaksin



BANGKOK: -- The Supreme Court today acquitted Suthep Thaugsuban of defamation charge brought against him by the fugitive ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra for saying he wanted to become president.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861470-suthep-acquitted-of-defaming-thaksin/