Thailand Live Thursday 7 Jan 2016

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Crazed Brit on Balcony causes concern at Central Pattaya apartment



PATTAYA: -- Early on Thursday Morning, Police were called to an apartment complex in Central Pattaya to deal with an out-of-control British man who was armed with a sharp implement and appeared to be ready to jump off a 2nd floor balcony.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/884550-crazed-brit-on-balcony-causes-concern-at-central-pattaya-apartment/

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No water in parts of Kathu next Wednesday
Tanyaluk Sakoot


The affected area will be from Soi Bangthong to Thairatwithaya High School and will include Soi Saithong. Photo: rawdonfox-flickr

PHUKET: -- The Phuket Waterworks Authority yesterday (Jan 6) announced that the water supply in some parts of Kathu will be switched off next Wednesday (Jan 13) from 9:30am until the evening whilst works are carried out on Bangthong Bridge.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/884551-no-water-in-parts-of-kathu-next-wednesday/

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Serial thief arrested in Phuket
Eakkapop Thongtub


26-year-old Chatchai ‘Beer’ Klanphakdee admitted to carrying out eight thefts in the past month.

PHUKET: -- Police on Tuesday (Jan 5) arrested a man who has admitted to a spate of burglaries in Phuket Town carried out in the past month.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/884552-serial-thief-arrested-in-phuket/

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North-bound train service back to normal



BANGKOK: -- The State Railways of Thailand (SRT) said today that north-bound train service is now back to normal after the oil train which derailed in Lamphun province yesterday was salvaged from the rail tracks and oil spills cleared.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/884553-north-bound-train-service-back-to-normal/

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Island readies for annual Children's Day
Phuket Gazette


A variety of activities will be held throughout the island to celebrate Children's Day. Photo: Gazette File

PHUKET: -- Prepare for the hustle and bustle of a day full of entertainment and fun activities as Phuket celebrates Children's Day this Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/884556-phuket-readies-for-annual-childrens-day/

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Phuket Red Cross Fair grand prize winner yet to claim Toyota Vios
Phuket Gazette


The winning ticket number was announced on January 4. Photo: OrBorJor PR

PHUKET: -- The winner of the Phuket Red Cross Fair lucky draw grand prize has yet to claim their Toyota Vios after the winning ticket was announced on January 4.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/884564-phuket-red-cross-fair-grand-prize-winner-yet-to-claim-toyota-vios/

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Royal Thai Army Medical Department celebrates 116 yrs

BANGKOK, 7 January 2016 (NNT) - Commander of the Royal Thai Army Gen Teerachai Nakwanich presided over a ceremony to commemorate 116 years of the Royal Thai Army Medical Department, before his inspection of the ASEAN Center of Military Medicine.

The Royal Thai Army Medical Department was established in the year 1900 and remains an important part of the Thai military. Its mission this year is to develop the department to serve the army's needs in the region.

Meanwhile, ASEAN Center of Military Medicine will have its official opening on January 29th, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan.

The Center is the first of its kind and will coordinate efforts among medical professionals in the ASEAN region. Its role is especially important during disaster situations that require cooperation from neighboring countries. The center also serves to augment the Thai military's role on the international stage.


-- NNT 2016-01-07

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TransCanada to file 2 legal challenges to Keystone rejection
By JUAN A. LOZANO

HOUSTON (AP) — The Canadian company that proposed the Keystone XL oil pipeline on Wednesday filed a lawsuit over the U.S. government's rejection of the project and announced it plans to file a second legal challenge that will seek more than $15 billion in damages.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/884568-transcanada-to-file-2-legal-challenges-to-keystone-rejection/

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Croatian Man Falls to Death from Koh Samui Waterfall
By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee
Staff Reporter


Khun Si waterfalls on Koh Samui, Surat Thani province

SAMUI — A Croatian man plunged 25 meters from a waterfall cliff to his death last night.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/884573-croatian-man-falls-to-death-from-koh-samui-waterfall/

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Thaivisa Video News 7 January



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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea to retaliate for nuke test with propaganda broadcasts North sees as act of war.

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Russian expat found dead in Nai Harn hotel room
Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- A Russian expat was found dead in his hotel room in Nai Harn yesterday morning, with a head wound he had reportedly received two days earlier.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/884625-russian-expat-found-dead-in-nai-harn-hotel-room/

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Man falls to his death at Koh Samui waterfall
Samui Times

KOH SAMUI -- Last night a Croatian tourist fell off a cliff to his death at a Koh Samui waterfall. Tom Laco was travelling in Thailand with his wife Danie as part of their honeymoon. Yesterday afternoon the couple visited Khun Si waterfall.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/884629-man-falls-to-his-death-at-koh-samui-waterfall/

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UN Urges Thailand to Make 'Forced Disappearance' a Crime
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer


Activists mark the 11th anniversary of the abduction of human rights lawyer Somchai Neelapaijit in Bangkok, 12 March 2015.

BANGKOK -- The Thai government should take decisive and sustained efforts to tackle the problem of enforced disappearance, said Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/884633-un-urges-thailand-to-make-forced-disappearance-a-crime/

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NRSA discusses reform agendas to be included in new constitution
NNT News

BANGKOK, 7 January 2016 (NNT) -- The National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) has deliberated reform agendas to be included in the new constitution.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/884634-nrsa-discusses-reform-agendas-to-be-included-in-new-constitution/

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Thailand will assume the G77 Chairmanship.
NNT News

BANGKOK, 7 January 2016 (NNT) –- The Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesman today reported that Mr. Don Pramudwinai will go to assume the G77Chairmanship at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, in the United States. The Secretary-General of the United Nations, the President of the United Nations General Assembly, and Permanent Representatives of 133 countries will witness the ceremony.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/884636-thailand-will-assume-the-g77-chairmanship/

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Drunk cabbie crashes into motorbike, punches cop on Sutthisan
Coconuts Bangkok

Screenshot of the video showing the attack. Photo: Wirat Manadamrongtham/ Youlike

BANGKOK -- An intoxicated taxi driver was arrested yesterday on Sutthisan road after he crashed into a motorbike and then attacked a police officer.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/884640-drunk-cabbie-crashes-into-motorbike-punches-cop-on-sutthisan/

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DDPM reports additional death during road-safety campaign
Kongleaphy Keam

PHUKET: -- Despite the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) Phuket Office’s closing statistic of six road fatalities during the recent ‘Seven Days of Danger’ road-safety campaign (story here), last-minute data has forced them into a correction to their information, adding one more death to this year’s total.

Full STory: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/884642-ddpm-reports-additional-death-during-road-safety-campaign/

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Brothers arrested for role in Thalang police station riot
Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- Officials arrested two additional suspects yesterday, wanted in connection with October's Thalang Police Station riot that sawmore than 6 million baht worth of damage to the station and nearby vehicles.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/884643-brothers-arrested-for-role-in-thalang-police-station-riot/

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Navy conducts SAREX on Patong Beach
Panassaya Jaengjamras

PHUKET: -- A Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) was conducted at Loma Park on Patong Beach yesterday by the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/884654-navy-conducts-sarex-on-patong-beach/?p=10282203

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European shares tumble as worries over China intensify
Euronews

EUROPE -- European markets fell sharply at opening on Thursday off the back of losses in China and across Asia.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/884657-european-shares-tumble-as-worries-over-china-intensify/

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Libya: Dozens killed in truck bomb attack at police training centre
Euronews

LIBYA -- Dozens of people have been killed in a truck bomb attack on a police training centre in the Libyan town of Zliten.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/884658-libya-dozens-killed-in-truck-bomb-attack-at-police-training-centre/

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Thailand Live Friday 8 January 2016

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