Thailand Live Sunday 3 Jan 2016

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Phuket New Year roadblock snares Patong tuk-tuk driver for meth

A total of 25 drivers were tested for alcohol. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: A Patong tuk-tuk driver has been arrested for methamphetamine use after he tested positive to an on-the-spot urine test at a road safety checkpoint early this morning (Jan 2).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa....river-for-meth/

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More than 20 Phuket bus drivers arrested for drug use

Officers test drivers' urine for amphetamine. Photo: Thalang District Office

PHUKET: Officers arrested more than 20 bus drivers for amphetamine use as the drivers made their way through the Tah Chat Chai checkpoint over the last three days.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883355-more-than-20-phuket-bus-drivers-arrested-for-drug-use/

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Two bikes collide head- on, 1 dead, in South Pattaya

PATTAYA: Just before daybreak on Saturday, two motorbikes were involved in a head-on collision in South Pattaya resulting in one of the drivers losing his life.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883357-two-bikes-collide-head-on-1-dead-in-south-pattaya/

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Boat driver who sank ferry surrenders

PHUKET: An oil-transport vessel driver surrendered to police yesterday afternoon after crashing into and sinking a ferry as it crossed the Chao Phraya River in Ayutthaya’s Muang district hours earlier.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883358-boat-driver-who-sank-ferry-surrenders/

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Road toll rises to 253 on fourth day

WATTANA KHAMCHU,
JITRAPORN SENAWONG
THE SUNDAY NATION

BANGKOK: Jump in accidents and casualties as people start to return to Bangkok

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883359-road-toll-rises-to-253-on-fourth-day/

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UNDP encourages young teams to come up with new ways to tackle disasters

BANGKOK: FIVE bright ideas from Thai youths, including a traveller’s guidebook with a tsunami motion infographic, a signal aid box for flash floods and a foldable boat, will be turned into prototypes to help disaster victims in the future.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883360-undp-encourages-young-teams-to-come-up-with-new-ways-to-tackle-disasters/

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Mysterious tails of white light 'were probably space debris'

BANGKOK: The mysterious long tails of white light that shot across the sky yesterday were most likely space debris, Boonraksa Sunthorntham, director of the Chiang Mai-based National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand, said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883361-mysterious-tails-of-white-light-were-probably-space-debris/

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5 Vietnamese held for stealing

CHIANG MAI: Five Vietnamese nationals were arrested for stealing cash from crowded shops in popular tourist areas in Chiang Mai’s Muang district, provincial police chief Pol Maj-General Montri Sambunnanont said yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883363-5-vietnamese-held-for-stealing/

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Barca draws again to cede provisional Liga lead to Atletico

JOSEPH WILSON, Associated Press


BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona was held to 0-0 at Espanyol to cede the provisional lead of the Spanish league to Atletico Madrid on Saturday, after Diego Simeone's side got some late heroics from substitute Thomas Partey for the second time in four days.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883365-barca-draws-again-to-cede-provisional-liga-lead-to-atletico/

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City fights back to win 2-1 at Watford in the Premier League

WATFORD, England (AP) — Yaya Toure and Sergio Aguero scored two minutes apart as Manchester City came from behind late to beat Watford 2-1 in the English Premier League on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883367-city-fights-back-to-win-2-1-at-watford-in-the-premier-league/

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Rooney's moment of magic earns United a belated win

STEVE DOUGLAS, AP Sports Writer


MANCHESTER, England (AP) — A moment of magic from Wayne Rooney. Both strikers on the scoresheet. And, most importantly, three points.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883368-rooneys-moment-of-magic-earns-united-a-belated-win/

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Leicester held to 0-0 by 10-man Bournemouth in EPL

LEICESTER, England (AP) — Leicester missed a penalty and was held to 0-0 at home by 10-man Bournemouth in the English Premier League on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883369-leicester-held-to-0-0-by-10-man-bournemouth-in-epl/

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Arsenal beats Newcastle 1-0 to go 2 points clear in EPL

LONDON (AP) — Arsenal gained a two-point lead at the top of the English Premier League by overcoming Newcastle 1-0 at Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883370-arsenal-beats-newcastle-1-0-to-go-2-points-clear-in-epl/

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West Brom beats 10-man Stoke 2-1 with late goal in EPL

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Jonny Evans scored in injury time for West Bromwich Albion to beat Stoke 2-1 and win a second straight match in the English Premier League on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883371-west-brom-beats-10-man-stoke-2-1-with-late-goal-in-epl/

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Football results and league tables from Saturday 2 January

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883372-football-results-and-league-tables-from-saturday-2-january/?p=10263798

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Locals in deep South fight plan for coal-power plant

PATTANI: People in Pattani province and neighbouring areas yesterday have set up a network to take action against the construction of a coal-fired power plant in Songkhla’s Thepha district.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883377-locals-in-deep-south-fight-plan-for-coal-power-plant/

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Bt15 billion spent after govt’s tax-incentive plan

BANGKOK: THE government estimates that more than Bt15 billion was spent in the last week of 2015, with a sudden rush of money outlaid on certain products and services because of a tax deduction.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883378-bt15-billion-spent-after-govts-tax-incentive-plan/

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‘Distortions key risk to charter vote’

BANGKOK: CDC chief Meechai says drafters doing their best, should pass referendum

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883380-distortions-key-risk-to-charter-vote/

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Govt must decide if military can help disseminate charter: drafter

KHANITTHA THEPPAJORN,
JAKRAWAN SALAYTOO
THE SUNDAY NATION

BANGKOK: THE constitution drafters will not reject a military offer to help spread the content of the new charter draft ahead of the national referendum as the decision rests with the government, according to a key drafter

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883382-govt-must-decide-if-military-can-help-disseminate-charter-drafter/

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Pattaya Police raid “Toilet Sex Video” Pub in South Pattaya

PATTAYA: Pattaya Police have been able to identify the Pub at the center of the viral Facebook video, depicting a man and a Ladyboy engaging in sexual acts in a locked toilet cubicle earlier this week.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883383-pattaya-police-raid-toilet-sex-video-pub-in-south-pattaya/

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CDC president: Draft constitution to be made more concise

BANGKOK, 2 January 2015 (NNT) – Constitution Drafting Committee President Meechai Ruchupan said the draft constitution which consists of 260 articles will be made more concise.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883384-cdc-president-draft-constitution-to-be-made-more-concise/

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NLA’s Surachai suggested additional ideas for senate election

BANGKOK, 3 January 2016 (NNT) - A vice president of the National Legislative Assembly has suggested additional ideas concerning the election of the senators under the new Constitution.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883385-nlas-surachai-suggested-additional-ideas-for-senate-election/

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NRSA to deliberate specifics reform agendas

BANGKOK, 3 January 2016 (NNT) - The National Reform Steering Assembly is planning to deliberate specific reform agendas after the holiday period.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883386-nrsa-to-deliberate-specifics-reform-agendas/

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PWA puts up high sign board to warn people to use water sparingly

BANGKOK: A huge sign board has been put up on the Vibhavadi Rangsit highway in Bangkok’s suburb by the Provincial Waterworks Authority to warn people to conserve tap water ahead of serious water shortage in the dry season.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883387-pwa-puts-up-high-sign-board-to-warn-people-to-use-water-sparingly/

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Weekend Fun - 10 Bizarre Things Found By Airport Security

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883388-weekend-fun-10-bizarre-things-found-by-airport-security/

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Saudi-led coalition says Yemen truce ends Saturday

AHMED AL-HAJ, Associated Press


SANAA, Yemen (AP) — The truce in Yemen between Shiite rebels and a Saudi-led military coalition has formally ended, according to Saudi Arabia's state-run news agency.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883392-saudi-led-coalition-says-yemen-truce-ends-saturday/

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Somali extremists use Donald Trump clip to recruit followers

ABDI GULED, Associated Press


MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Al-Qaida's East African affiliate has released a recruitment video targeting American blacks and Muslims that includes a clip of presidential candidate Donald Trump calling for Muslims to be banned from entering the United States.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883393-somali-extremists-use-donald-trump-clip-to-recruit-followers/

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Mexico mayor slain a day after taking office

MARIA VERZA, Associated Press


MEXICO CITY (AP) — The mayor of a city south of Mexico's capital was shot to death on Saturday, less than a day after taking office, officials said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883395-mexico-mayor-slain-a-day-after-taking-office/

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Trump targeted in Rose Parade skywriting protest

By Keith Walker

"Trump is delusional."

Planes flying over the New Year’s Day Rose Parade in the US state of California spelled it out…

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883394-trump-targeted-in-rose-parade-skywriting-protest/

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Israel: still no motive for Tel Aviv bar shooting

• Two killed while celebrating a birthday


• Seven injured, four seriously


• Police have basic details of suspected gunman but have yet to establish a motive

Police in Israel say no clear motive has been established for an attack on a busy bar in Tel Aviv on Friday which killed two people.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883396-israel-still-no-motive-for-tel-aviv-bar-shooting/