Thailand Live Tuesday 8 Mar 2016

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Mexican president: Trump language like that of Hitler

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto compared the language of Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump to that of dictators Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini in an interview published Monday, and said it has hurt U.S.-Mexico relations.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901150-mexican-president-trump-language-like-that-of-hitler/

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Trump's path to victory: Both parties' working-class whites

DENVER (AP) — Should he win the Republican nomination, Donald Trump's most plausible path to victory in the general election would be a GOP map unlike any in years. He'd be relying on working class, largely white voters in states that have long been Democratic bastions in presidential contests, from Maine to Pennsylvania to Michigan.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901151-trumps-path-to-victory-both-parties-working-class-whites/

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Bloomberg not to mount third-party bid for White House
JONATHAN LEMIRE, Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Monday that he will not run for president as an independent — a move that would have roiled this year's already extraordinarily unpredictable presidential campaign.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901154-bloomberg-not-to-mount-third-party-bid-for-white-house/

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7 of Thailand's most incredible wild animals (and where to find them)
STAFF WRITER



Thailand is simply teeming with wildlife.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901155-7-of-thailands-most-incredible-wild-animals-and-where-to-find-them/

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Israel faces bill after Mossad agents get stuck in the mud!



KIEL, Germany: -- A muddy mishap by two Mossad agents on an overseas mission is set to cost Israel’s secret service.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901156-israel-faces-bill-after-mossad-agents-get-stuck-in-the-mud/

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Thai Government Puts Water on Special Price Control List
BY JACOB MASLOW



BANGKOK: -- The Thai government has added drinking water to the special price control list to protect citizens as the country faces an impending drought. Internal Trade Department director-general Wiboonlasana Ruamraksa said the government was keeping a close eye on the drought’s impact, which went into effect earlier in the year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901157-thai-govt-puts-drinking-water-on-special-price-control-list/

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Hulk Hogan says he was 'completely humiliated' by sex video
TAMARA LUSH, Associated Press

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Former pro wrestler Hulk Hogan said Monday he was "completely humiliated" by the publication of a video showing him having sex with his then-best friend's wife.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901158-hulk-hogan-says-he-was-completely-humiliated-by-sex-video/

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Casino owner shows off wealth on Facebook, ‘proves’ innocence in Thai man’s murder
Kwaang Siripoom



BANGKOK:-- The friend and business partner of a Thai man who was found murdered in Cambodia has posted photos on Facebook showing his extraordinary wealth.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901159-casino-owner-shows-off-wealth-on-facebook-proves-innocence-in-thai-mans-murder/

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EU, Turkey hope to get breakthrough migrant deal by March 17
By RAF CASERT and LORNE COOK

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders hoped early Tuesday they reached the outlines for a possible deal with Ankara to return thousands of migrants to Turkey and said they were confident a full agreement could be reached at a summit next week.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901177-eu-turkey-hope-to-get-breakthrough-migrant-deal-by-march-17/

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AC/DC postpones tour due to singer's possible hearing loss

LOS ANGELES (AP) — AC/DC are postponing the remaining dates of their U.S. tour because of lead singer Brian Johnson's possible hearing loss.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901183-acdc-postpones-tour-due-to-singers-possible-hearing-loss/

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Who's an outsider? GOP establishment fears loss of standing
By JULIE PACE

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican leaders in Washington have spent years casting tea party allies and hardliners in Congress as merely a restive minority, a fringe element to be tolerated.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901190-whos-an-outsider-gop-establishment-fears-loss-of-standing/

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Australian leader leaves open option of early July election

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia's prime minister has left open the possibility of a national election as early as July.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901191-australian-leader-leaves-open-option-of-early-july-election/

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Nancy Reagan funeral plans announced

SIMI VALLEY, California (AP) — The funeral for former first lady Nancy Reagan will be held on Friday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation announced Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901192-nancy-reagan-funeral-plans-announced/

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Indiana man accused of killing 7 women faces new charges

CROWN POINT, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana man who police say confessed to killing seven women was charged with murder Monday in five of the slayings and now faces the death penalty in each of the cases.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901193-us-man-accused-of-killing-7-women-faces-new-charges/

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Bob Dylan announces new album, tour dates
Maeve McDermott

NEW YORK: -- Bob Dylan is back on the road this summer with a new album and tour.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901194-bob-dylan-announces-new-album-tour-dates/

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Egypt may ban niqabs in state institutions and public places

CAIRO, Egypt - A pro-government alliance of Egyptian lawmakers has unveiled a controversial plan for drafting a law banning the niqab or the full-face veil in the predominantly Muslim country.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901197-egypt-may-ban-niqabs-in-state-institutions-and-public-places/

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Total solar eclipse turns into Central Sulawesi tourism promotion event



JAKARTA: -- A total solar eclipse set to occur on Wednesday has helped promote tourism in Central Sulawesi as a number of areas in the province where the eclipse will be visible are holding festivals to attract tourists, The Jakarta Post reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901202-total-solar-eclipse-turns-into-central-sulawesi-tourism-promotion-event/

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Phuket French tourist, 70, injured in bag snatch
Eakkapop Thongtub


French tourist Martine Delaloy, 70, suffered minor injuries in the bag snatch. Photo: Eakkapop Tongtub

PHUKET: -- A 70-year-old Frenchwoman is recovering from injuries after she was dragged to the ground during a bag-snatch in Cherng Talay yesterday (Mar 7).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901208-phuket-french-tourist-70-injured-in-bag-snatch/

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SET down 2.65 points at opening /Bangkok Post

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Htin Kyaw tipped as NLD presidential nominee

YANGON: -- Htin Kyaw, an executive member of an Aung San Suu Kyi-led foundation, has been tipped as one of the presidential candidates to be submitted by the National League for Democracy (NLD) on Thursday, The Irrawaddy reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901225-htin-kyaw-tipped-as-nld-presidential-nominee/

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Ship hits bridge in northern Vietnam; collapse risks mounting



HANOI: -- A bridge in the northern province of Hai Duong is under serious threat of collapse after a 3,200-ton ship got stuck under it, leaving dangerous cracks that can become even bigger if the vessel is removed, Thanh Nien News reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901228-ship-hits-bridge-in-northern-vietnam;-collapse-risks-mounting/

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Naked driver diagnosed with bipolar disorder, charged with reckless driving: police
By Coconuts Bangkok


In a video filmed by a witness, the naked driver climbs out through the side window and poses by the side of the car, before breaking into dance. Screenshot: Street Racing TH

BANGKOK: -- Police said the naked driver who caused three cars to crash on Lat Phrao Wang Hin Road will face a charge of reckless driving while her family claims she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/900953-naked-driver-dances-after-causing-multiple-car-crash-in-bangkok/page-3?p=10505569#entry10505569

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Bus crash kills three and injures 40 in Singburi



Three people, including the bus driver, were killed and 40 others injured when a chartered double deck bus skidded and rammed at a tree on Asian Highway in Phromburi district of Singburi province before dawn on Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901238-bus-crash-kills-three-and-injures-40-in-singburi/

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Ministry orders checks of all service boats



BANGKOK: -- The Transport Ministry yesterday ordered inspection of all service boats nationwide to ensure that none has been installed with a mixed fuel system.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901241-thai-transport-min-orders-checks-of-all-service-boats-nationwide/

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Don't miss solar eclipse tomorrow morning

BANGKOK: -- Thailand will be among several countries in Southeast Asia and the Pacific region to be able to watch the solar eclipse that will start from 06.38 am to 08.32 am (in Bangkok) or an eclipse duration of 1 hour 53 minutes tomorrow.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901248-dont-miss-solar-eclipse-tomorrow-morning/

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Prayut urges Japanese car makers to make Thailand hub for 'Cars of the Future'



BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-Ocha yesterday called on Japanese car-makers to make Thailand the hub for production of ‘Cars of the Future’ with promise to offer them incentive packages for this purpose.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901127-four-major-japanese-automotive-companies-to-use-thailand-as-car-manufacturing-base/#entry10505753

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Thailand-U.S. Joint Committee Meeting on Science and Technology views five areas of cooperation

BANGKOK, 8 March 2016 (NNT) - A Thailand-United States Joint Committee Meeting on Science and Technology was held today in Bangkok to exchange views on five areas of cooperation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901255-thailand-us-joint-committee-meeting-on-science-and-technology-views-five-areas-of-cooperation/

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Controversial Mercedes Benz classic car handed over to DSI



BANGKOK: -- The controversial classic Mercedes Benz owned by Supreme patriarch nominee, Somdet Phra Maha Ratchamangalacharn, or widely known as Somdet Chuang, was yesterday handed over to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) for further examination.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901260-controversial-mercedes-benz-classic-car-handed-over-to-dsi/

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Govt to inject 100 bln baht into economy by mid-2016

BANGKOK, 8 March 2016 (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister for economy Somkid Jatusripitak expects the government to inject 100 billion baht into the economy within the first half of 2016.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/901262-thai-govt-to-inject-100-bln-baht-into-economy-by-mid-2016/