Thailand Live Tuesday 5 Jan 2016

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Vietnam's Ha Noi-Bac Giang Expressway opens to traffic



HA NOI: -- The Ha Noi-Bac Giang Expressway opened to traffic yesterday after 18 months of construction and upgrade work, six months ahead of schedule, reported Viet Nam News.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883891-vietnams-ha-noi-bac-giang-expressway-opens-to-traffic/

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NCPO orders on drunk-driving prevention to remain in effect indefinitely

BANGKOK, 5 January 2016 (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha said the vehicles of drunk drivers will remain in the custody of the authorities until further notice.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883827-prayut-prefers-to-seize-licences-from-drunk-drivers/page-3#entry10271851

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Russian man charged for fatal big bike slam into Chinese tourist
Saroj Kueprasertkij


Chalong Police say the Russian tourist, named as Robert Ness, 25, has denied the charge of reckless driving causing death. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

PHUKET: -- According to police, a 25-year-old Russian tourist has been charged for reckless driving causing death after the big bike he was riding slammed into and killed a Chinese tourist crossing a road in Chalong.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883900-russian-man-charged-for-fatal-big-bike-slam-into-chinese-tourist/

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Saphan Mon flocked with tens of thousands of visitors during New Year festival



KANCHANABURI: -- The influx of tens of thousands of local and foreign tourists to Thailand's western border of Kanchanaburi province during the New Year festive season to see the country's longest wooden bridge or "Saphan Mon" has prompted local and military authorities to recheck its structural strength.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883901-saphan-mon-flocked-with-tens-of-thousands-of-visitors-during-new-year-festival/

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Hong Kong bookseller missing report withdrawn as letter appears

HONG KONG: -- The wife of a Hong Kong bookseller who reported him missing to police has withdrawn her request for help.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883903-hong-kong-bookseller-missing-report-withdrawn-as-letter-appears/

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2 Clintons and plenty of Republicans in motion
By VIVIAN SALAMA and SCOTT BAUER

BOONE, Iowa (AP) — The sprint to the Iowa caucuses opened Monday with nearly a dozen presidential candidates in motion, a rather restrained Bill Clinton stepping up for his wife and a pledge by the only billionaire in the race to start spending serious money.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883904-2-clintons-and-plenty-of-republicans-in-motion/

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Unusual shooting attack sets off panic in Israeli heartland
By ARON HELLER

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — For all its years of strife, Israel has rarely seen anything quite like this: an armed, wanted Arab killer on the loose, spreading fear across the land.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883905-unusual-shooting-attack-sets-off-panic-in-israeli-heartland/

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Drought in Ayutthaya intensifies

AYUTTHAYA, 5 January 2016, (NNT) - Locals in the Sena district of Ayutthaya have lodged complaints about collapsed roads, due to the intensified drought.

About 40 meters of the road linking Sena district and Wadchaopadsongtri Temple about a meter wide, causing heavy traffic congestion in the area.

Initially, officials installed barriers and road signs to warn motorists about the damaged road. They also discovered that another small road leading to Ladbualuang district on the opposite side has entirely collapsed.

According to the locals, the collapse was triggered by severe droughts, which rapidly depleted the water in nearby canals. They believe more erosion would soon occur as well, and have been urging officials to quickly look into the matter.


-- NNT 2016-01-05

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Key agencies to collaborate to setup new investment institute
Phuket Gazette


Governor Chamroen (right) addresses industry officials during a meeting to discuss the new initiative. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- Key officials and industry leaders have initiated the development of an investment institute in Phuket in order to aid those looking to investment on the island.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883925-key-agencies-to-collaborate-to-setup-new-investment-institute-in-phuket/

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Ten workers were injured, two seriously when a crane collapsed on them at a construction site in front of the Portuguese Village and adjacent to Wat Pananchoeng temple in Ayutthaya province. /Thai PBS

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/145213-2


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Robert Stigwood, music and film mogul, dead at 81
Thomson Reuters

Working first for Beatles manager Epstein, Stigwood branched out to achieve music, film success

NEW YORK: -- Australian-born music mogul Robert Stigwood, who managed the Bee Gees at the height of their fame and guided musician Eric Clapton's successful solo career while producing musicals for the stage, has died aged 81, friends said on Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883952-robert-stigwood-music-and-film-mogul-dead-at-81/

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Happy Children's Day: Kids get free rides on BTS, MRT this Saturday
By Coconuts Bangkok


Children dressed at Pikachu at the 'Pokemon Together: Let’s Meet Pikachu' event on Children's Day last year. Photo: Watsamon Tri-yasakda/ Coconuts Bangkok

BANGKOK: -- As this Saturday marks Children's Day in Thailand, the BTS and MRT will offer free rides for kids, under certain conditions.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883953-happy-childrens-day-kids-get-free-rides-on-bts-mrt-this-saturday/

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VIDEO: Finnish boy, 16, injured in Phuket jet-ski collision
Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- A 16-year-old Finnish tourist on holiday in Phuket with his family was injured in a jet-ski collision at Kata Beach yesterday (Jan 4).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883960-finnish-boy-16-injured-in-phuket-jet-ski-collision-video/

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Former air force officer arrested at Phuket airport with ya ice
Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- Police at Phuket International Airport arrested a female former Air Force officer yesterday (Jan 4) when she was found to have 40 grams of crystal meth (ya ice) hidden inside sanitary towels in her luggage.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883961-former-air-force-officer-arrested-at-phuket-airport-with-ya-ice/

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Disabled woman robbed of bike at knife-point in Central Pattaya



PATTAYA: -- Late on Monday Night a 36-year-old disabled woman reported the theft of her motorbike at knife-point.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883962-disabled-woman-robbed-of-bike-at-knife-point-in-central-pattaya/

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Thai woman assaulted on Pattaya Island



PATTAYA: -- On Tuesday Morning a 20-year-old woman was transported from Larn Island to Pattaya to receive medical treatment for an assault.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883964-thai-woman-assaulted-on-pattaya-island/

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Drunk Australian falls through front door of Pattaya Police Station



PATTAYA: -- In the early hours of Tuesday, a 32-year-old Australian, who was suspected of being drunk, fell through a glass pane on the front door of Pattaya Police Station, and sustained serious cuts to his hands and legs.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883972-drunk-australian-falls-through-front-door-of-pattaya-police-station/

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Serbian 'suicide' at House in East Pattaya



PATTAYA: -- Late on Monday Night the body of a 28-year-old Serbian was discovered in a house in East Pattaya and Police suspect he committed suicide.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883973-serbian-suicide-at-house-in-east-pattaya/

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4-year-old Russian Boy badly bitten by Monkey on Pattaya Island



PATTAYA: -- Medics transported a 4-year-old Russian Boy from Larn Island to a Hospital in Pattaya on Tuesday Morning after he sustained a serious monkey bite to his leg.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883975-4-year-old-russian-boy-badly-bitten-by-monkey-on-pattaya-island/

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Illegal Foreign Workers caught by Pattaya Tourist Police on Walking Street



PATTAYA: -- In the early hours of Tuesday, the Tourist Police conducted an operation on Walking Street in search of illegal foreign workers and arrested a total of 8 foreign nationals who did not possess permits to work in Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883976-illegal-foreign-workers-caught-by-pattaya-tourist-police-on-walking-street/

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Latvian arrested in Phuket for theft of B2.4mn of valuables
Eakkapop Thongtub


29-year-old Kristaps Kosogova admitted to stealing the two watches and handbag worth B2.4 million. Photo by Ekkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- Police yesterday (Jan 4) arrested a Latvian man who was found to be in possession of stolen items said to be worth B2.4 million.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883977-latvian-arrested-in-phuket-for-theft-of-b24mn-of-valuables/

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Saudi-Iran row deepens as calls for restraint grow



PARIS: -- The rift between Saudi Arabia and Iran over the Sunni kingdom’s execution of a Shia cleric widened as Riyadh halted trade and travel ties on top of cutting diplomatic links on Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883985-saudi-iran-row-deepens-as-calls-for-restraint-grow/

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Govt Approves Budget Hike to Quell Southern Insurgency
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter


Soldiers man a security checkpoint on Dec. 31, 2015, in Pattani province.

BANGKOK — Security forces will get a budget increase of 4 billion baht this year to stamp out the separatist rebellion in the southern border provinces, as the conflict enters its thirteenth year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883986-thai-govt-approves-budget-hike-to-quell-southern-insurgency/

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Min of Interior receives third list of corruption suspects

BANGKOK, 5 January 2016 (NNT) - Interior Minister Gen Anupong Paochinda has revealed that his deputy, Suthee Makboon, has received another list of public officials suspected of corruption from Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883987-thai-interior-min-receives-third-list-of-corruption-suspects/

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380 people died in New Year's 7-day festive season



BANGKOK: -- The Road Accidents Prevention Centre said a total of 380 people died and 3,505 injured in 3,379 road accidents throughout the country during the seven days of the New Year's festive season, starting from December 25.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883990-380-people-died-in-new-years-7-day-festive-season/

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Thailand's forest rangers step up training in violent 'blood wood' war
Demelza Stokes, Ta Phraya national park

The forests of the Mekong region have become a battleground as rangers try to stop poachers from driving the Siamese rosewood tree to extinction

BANGKOK: -- It’s dawn in Thailand’s Eastern forest, and the sound of combat boots echoes through the jungle mist at Ta Phraya national park’s headquarters.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883992-thailands-forest-rangers-step-up-training-in-violent-blood-wood-war/

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Thaivisa Video News 5 January



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KBank Research Center sees positive but cautious recovery for Thai economy in 2016

BANGKOK, 5 January 2016 (NNT) - According to the Kasikorn Research Center, Thailand’s overall economic outlook is positive in the new year as increased domestic spending is expected to stimulate the economy along with increased automobile sales and higher VAT collection.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/884010-kbank-research-center-sees-positive-but-cautious-recovery-for-thai-economy-in-2016/

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KUWAIT CITY (AP) - Kuwait says it has recalled its ambassador to Iran over attacks on Saudi diplomatic missions.

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