Thailand Live Friday 9 Oct 2015

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Blatter and Platini banned for 90 days by FIFA ethics committee



ZURICH: -- The house of football is crumbling. That was the reaction of one analyst to the news FIFA President Sepp Blatter and UEFA chief Michel Platini have both been provisionally banned for 90 days.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861550-fifa-suspends-sepp-blatter-and-michel-platini-for-90-days/#entry9944059

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Abbas calls for peaceful resistance after spate of fresh stabbing attacks



TEL AVIV: -- Four people, including an Israeli soldier have been wounded in a stabbing attack in Tel Aviv. Police report that the assailant was shot by another soldier as he fled.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861643-abbas-calls-for-peaceful-resistance-after-spate-of-fresh-stabbing-attacks/

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French train attack hero Spencer Stone 'repeatedly stabbed'



SACRAMENTO: -- France train attack hero Spencer Stone has been repeatedly stabbed in the US city of Sacramento.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861644-french-train-attack-hero-spencer-stone-repeatedly-stabbed-in-us/

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France launches campaign against jihadist brainwashing



PARIS: -- To stop young people from leaving France to join jihadist groups in Syria or Iraq, the French government has launched a campaign of television spots to raise awareness. Family members of youths who have left talk about them, saying they did not see it coming, and do not understand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861645-france-launches-campaign-against-jihadist-brainwashing/

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Ebola: is the epidemic over?



GENEVA: -- It has now been a week since any new cases of Ebola were declared in the three West African countries at the centre of a recent epidemic.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861646-ebola-is-the-epidemic-over/

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Migrant crisis: EU ministers agree to step up deportations and beef up borders



BRUSSELS: -- EU governments have agreed to step up deportations of migrants deemed to be illegal.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861647-migrant-crisis-eu-ministers-agree-to-step-up-deportations-and-beef-up-borders/

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Volkswagen boss apologises to US Congress for diesel emissions scandal
By Alasdair Sandford | With REUTERS



BERLIN: -- German public prosecutors have raided the company’s headquarters in Wolfsburg and other places as part of their investigation into the falsifying of diesel emissions.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861648-volkswagen-boss-apologises-to-us-congress-for-diesel-emissions-scandal/

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Italy becomes world’s largest wine producer ahead of France



PARIS: -- Italy has overtaken France to become the world’s largest wine producer this year, according to European Union data.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861649-italy-becomes-worlds-largest-wine-producer-ahead-of-france/

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Deutsche Bank suffers record quarterly loss



FRANKFURT: -- Deutsche Bank has posted a record quarterly loss with a pre-tax figure of 6 billion euros.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861650-deutsche-bank-suffers-record-quarterly-loss/

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McCarthy abruptly withdraws candidacy for House speaker
By ERICA WERNER

WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronting insurmountable obstacles, Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy suddenly withdrew from the contest for speaker of the U.S. House on Thursday, shocking colleagues just before they were to vote and producing ever-deeper chaos for a divided Congress.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861651-mccarthy-abruptly-withdraws-candidacy-for-us-house-speaker/

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Merkel, Zerai, Pope Francis all in Nobel Peace Prize buzz
By MARK LEWIS

OSLO, Norway (AP) — Europe's record-breaking refugee crisis was a hot topic ahead of the Nobel Peace Prize announcement on Friday, but a Saudi blogger, a pope who reveres the Earth and its poorest people and the key players in the Iranian nuclear deal were also generating buzz.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861652-merkel-zerai-pope-francis-all-in-nobel-peace-prize-buzz/

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New tally in Saudi hajj disaster shows at least 1,399 killed
By JON GAMBRELL

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The crush and stampede last month outside of Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca killed at least 1,399 people during the hajj pilgrimage, a new tally Thursday showed, 630 more than the kingdom's official toll.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861654-new-tally-in-saudi-hajj-disaster-shows-at-least-1399-killed/

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Donald Trump says Bowe Bergdahl should have been executed
By KIMBERLY PIERCEALL and JILL COLVIN

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump said Thursday that Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl should have been executed for leaving his post in Afghanistan.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861656-donald-trump-says-bowe-bergdahl-should-have-been-executed/

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Syria crisis: Russian Caspian missiles 'fell in Iran'

WASHINGTON: -- Four Russian cruise missiles fired at Syria from the Caspian Sea landed in Iran, unnamed US officials say.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861657-syria-crisis-russian-caspian-missiles-fell-in-iran/

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SKHIRAT, Morocco (AP) - United Nations envoy announces national unity government for Libya, after months of talks.

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NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina (AP) - City reaches $6.5M settlement with family of unarmed black man killed by white officer.

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Philippine Ambassador pays courtesy call on PM Prayut

BANGKOK, 9 October 2015 (NNT) - The new Ambassador of the Philippines has paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, with whom he discussed the two countries’ cooperation on trade, investment and tourism.

Deputy spokesman of the Prime Minister’s Office Maj. Gen. Werachon Sukondhapatipak said that Ambassador Mary Jo A. Bernardo-Aragon on Thursday had a meeting with Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha at Government House, who offered his congratulations on her appointment to Thailand.

Gen. Prayut told his guest that the Thai government has always stayed ready to cooperate and provide support to the partnership of the two nations.

The Thai PM also asked the Philippines' Ambassador to help coordinate arrangements to receive Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s on her official visit to the Philippines in January 2016.

In addition, he assured the Prime Minister of continuing collaboration at bilateral and ASEAN-wide levels covering all areas, ranging from trade and investment to tourism and military affairs.


-- NNT 2015-10-09

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In Pictures: Remembering John Lennon on his 75th birthday

LIVERPOOL: -- John Lennon would have been celebrating his 75th birthday on 9 October. The former Beatle was shot dead outside his New York apartment in 1980, aged just 40.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861673-in-pictures-remembering-john-lennon-on-his-75th-birthday/

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Yasothon to debut walking street featuring Chino-Portuguese architecture

YASOTHON, 09 October 2015, (NNT) - Yasothon provincial administrative office (PAO) will reintroduce its walking street campaign in November, featuring charming views of the province's Chino-Portuguese architecture in Thailand's oldest clay village Ban Singh Tha.

The announcement was made during a meeting between government units and private sector on Thursday on improving the existing walking street campaign and promoting Ban Singh Tha clay village.

According to Yasothon PAO officials, the campaign is aimed at boosting the province's tourism by focusing on short-term homestay accommodations.

The meeting resolved to reschedule the walking street fair from every Wednesday to every Friday to Sunday. The new campaign will focus on sites of Portuguese architecture in 'Ban Singh Tha' clay village. The old town is currently 244 years old.

Yasothon's walking street offers event-goers local cuisine and local-made products, as well as religious activities at the province's revered Wat Maha That temple.

Yasothon PAO has emphasized public safety, sanitation, accommodations and transportation. Its new walking street campaign is slated for November.


-- NNT 2015-10-09

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SET up 12.04 points at opening /Bangkok Post

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Mukdahan holds Thongfah AEC Fair 2015

MUKDAHAN, 09 October 2015, (NNT) - The northeastern province of Mukdahan is holding "Thongfah AEC Fair 2015," from October 7th to 11th to promote domestic sales and exports of Thai products.

The Department of Internal Trade (DIT), Ministry of Commerce, on Thursday launched the campaign at Mukdahan School in Mueang district. The campaign, which is to run until October 11, is being held under the theme of "Moving Quality and Affordable Thai products to the ASEAN markets".

The event boasts more than 300 booths offering numerous kinds of products, including quality goods at discounted prices from the Blue Flag campaign, processed agricultural products, and Mukdahan as well as nearby provinces' signature products. Local businessmen will also have an opportunity to conduct business matching with 50 entrepreneurs from Laos. A business consulting service will be offered to individuals who plan on launching their businesses in the ASEAN member nations as well.

According to officials from the DIT, Thailand needs to have more investments in and business cooperation with other ASEAN member countries when the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) arrives at the end of this year.


-- NNT 2015-10-09

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M.L. Panadda attends seminar on power decentralization and national reform

CHIANG MAI, 09 October 2015, (NNT) - Minister Attached to the Prime Minister's Office M.L. Panadda Diskul has attended a seminar on power decentralization and national reform.

Approximately 2,800 officials from provincial administrative offices from all of Thailand's 76 provinces attended the seminar, which was held at the International Convention and Exhibition Center Commemorating His Majesty’s 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary in Chiang Mai.

The event was jointly held by the Provincial Administration Organization Council of Thailand, the National Legislative Assembly, King Prajadhipok's Institute and the Department of Local Administration.

In his speech, M.L. Panadda said power decentralization is one of the key approaches to addressing various administrative issues and closing social gaps. Power decentralization can be done in several forms including simplifying complex administrative structure, refining local administrative affairs, and establishing civil councils.


-- NNT 2015-10-09

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Glass walkway over China canyon cracks with tourists on it

BEIJING (AP) — A glass walkway that hugs a cliff above a scenic canyon in central China was closed after cracks developed while dozens of tourists were walking on the newly built structure.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861684-glass-walkway-over-china-canyon-cracks-with-tourists-on-it/

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PM invites all Thais to observe vegetarian festival



BANGKOK: -- As the annual vegetarian festival or locally known as "Kin Jae" is just five days away, Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday invited all Thais to participate in the festival and correspondingly help to promote tourism in the country during the period.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861685-pm-prayut-invites-all-thais-to-observe-vegetarian-festival/

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Australia PM Malcolm Turnbull defends use of private email server

CANBERRA: -- The office of Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has defended his use of a private email server for government business.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861688-australia-pm-malcolm-turnbull-defends-use-of-private-email-server/

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City to pay $6.5M to family of unarmed man shot by officer
BRUCE SMITH, Associated Press

NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina (AP) — A city in South Carolina approved a $6.5 million settlement Thursday with the family of an unarmed black man shot to death earlier this year by a white police officer.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861689-south-carolina-city-to-pay-65m-to-family-of-unarmed-man-shot-by-officer/

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Tourists keep off the water in Samui



KOH SAMUI: -- The fatal box jellyfish attack that killed a 20-year-old German girl tourist has scared away tourists from swimming in the water although local authorities have come up with better prevention measure against the deadly marine animal.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861691-tourists-keep-off-the-water-in-samui/

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Violent British thug arrested after vicious attack on Pattaya bar manager


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PATTAYA:-- The expat manager of a popular Pattaya bar required hospital treatment after being smashed with a bottle during a vicious assault.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861693-violent-british-thug-arrested-after-vicious-attack-on-pattaya-bar-manager/

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Phuket Governor cautious, but ready to demolish Surin beach clubs
Phuket Gazette

PHUKET: -- Phuket Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada vowed to be cautious in his dealings with the numerous beach businesses, including several iconic beach clubs, occupying government buildings along Surin Beach.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861714-phuket-governor-cautious-but-ready-to-demolish-surin-beach-clubs/

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Phuket gets better today with slight smog cover



BANGKOK: -- Visibility returns to Phuket international airport this morning with slight smog cover making flight landing and taking off returning normal.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/861718-phuket-gets-better-today-with-slight-smog-cover/