Thailand Live Saturday 2 Apr 2016

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French students and unions plan further labour reform protests

Euronews

FRANCE -- After Thursday’s day of protest (March 31) in cities across France, high school students and workers spent the night camped out at the Place de la Republique in Paris.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa....sts/?p=10595145

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Fuel prices down Saturday

BANGKOK: PTT Plc and Bangchak Plc have issued an announcement to lower the prices of all kinds of petrol-based fuel by 40 satang per litre, except 20 satang for gasohol E85, effective from 5am on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907432-fuel-prices-down-saturday/

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Giant Whale Killed by Boat Pulled Ashore in Prachuap Khiri Khan

By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee
Staff Reporter

A Bryde’s whale after it was pulled ashore Friday morning on Khlong Wan Beach in Prachuap Khiri Khan province.

PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN — A huge whale from a threatened species was killed in a boat collision and found Friday morning off Koh Phang beach in the southern province of Prachuap Khiri Khan.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907434-giant-whale-killed-by-boat-pulled-ashore-in-prachuap-khiri-khan/

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“Training course” for politicians ready, says army chief

BANGKOK: A special "training course" intended for politicians who refuse to cooperate but continue to criticise the government and the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has been prepared and ready for use, army chief Gen Theerachai Nakwanich said on Friday.

He said it will take seven days for each trainee to complete the course, but declined to give details.

The venues for the special training course are at military camps throughout the country, including in Pattani and Yala in the far South, he added.

Gen Theerachai said the NCPO already had on hand a list of potential candidates to undergo the training, adding that most of them were “old faces,” depending on their behaviors.

The idea of arranging a special training course for “unruly” politicians was first mentioned by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon after two members of the Pheu Thai Party, Watana Muangsook and Worachai Hema, were taken into military custody last week for “attitude adjustment” after they criticised the government on the social media.

Source: http://englishnews.t.../content/157899

-- Thai PBS 2016-04-02

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PM assures there won’t be a “nominee” prime minister after the election

BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha told the Thai-language section of Voice of America Friday that there will not be a “nominee” prime minister after the election in the middle of next year in Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907437-pm-assures-there-wont-be-a-nominee-prime-minister-after-the-election/

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PM envisages 20-30 percent of used water to be recycled

BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha has envisaged that between 20-30 percent of the polluted water released from households and industries can be recycled for reuse.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907438-pm-envisages-20-30-percent-of-used-water-to-be-recycled/?p=10595853

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Former Hungarian politician Bela Biszku has died

Former Hungarian politician Bela Biszku has died.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907439-former-hungarian-politician-bela-biszku-has-died/

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Vatican probes funding for cardinal’s luxury apartment

The Vatican says it is investigating claims that money meant for a children’s hospital was used to refurbish the luxury apartment of a high-ranking cardinal.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907440-vatican-probes-funding-for-cardinals-luxury-apartment/

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Turkey: PKK claims responsibility for Diyarbakir car bomb

The outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party or PKK has said it carried out Thursday’s car bombing in the Turkish city of Diyarbakir that killed seven police officers and wounded 27 people.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907441-turkey-pkk-claims-responsibility-for-diyarbakir-car-bomb/

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Tension erupts as Greece prepares migrant returns to Turkey

After a night of violence at a holding centre on the Greek island of Chios, hundreds of migrants and refugees have forced their way out, reportedly tearing down part of a razor wire fence.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907443-tension-erupts-as-greece-prepares-migrant-returns-to-turkey/?p=10595881

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Top Greek footballers help refugees in port city of Piraeus

Some people call the Greek port city of Piraeus “New Idomeni.” It hosts more than 6,000 refugees, many in need of food, clothes and moral support. Conditions here are tough in the cold.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907444-top-greek-footballers-help-refugees-in-port-city-of-piraeus/

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Obama warns about nuclear terrorism risk

Hosting world leaders in Washington, US President Barack Obama has urged them to do more to safeguard their nuclear facilities amid fears that groups like ISIL and al Qaeda want to unleash radioactive “dirty bombs”.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907445-obama-warns-about-nuclear-terrorism-risk/

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Drought-stricken Filipino farmers clash with police after crop failure

Police have clashed with farmers in the southern Philippines.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907446-drought-stricken-filipino-farmers-clash-with-police-after-crop-failure/

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Iraq: on the frontline

By Catherine Hardy

Euronews has been given exclusive access to a village recently retaken from ISIL militants, just south of Mosul in Iraq.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907447-iraq-on-the-frontline/

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Egypt archaeology scans ‘could solve’ Nefertiti mystery

Egypt has invited archaeologists from all over the world to examine new analysis of King Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907448-egypt-archaeology-scans-could-solve-nefertiti-mystery/

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South Africa: President Zuma denies dishonesty over spending scandal

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has denied acting dishonestly in a scandal over public funds spent on renovations at his private home. But he has promised to obey an order to repay some of the money.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907449-south-africa-president-zuma-denies-dishonesty-over-spending-scandal/

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Brussels airport ‘to reopen’ Sunday

By Joanna Gill

Brussels airport is set to reopen on Sunday following an agreement between airport police and the government over security in the wake of the March 22 bomb attacks.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907450-brussels-airport-to-reopen-sunday/

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US health officials warn of mass Zika virus infections in Puerto Rico

There is concern that hundreds of thousands of people on the US island territory of Puerto Rico could become infected with the Zika virus this year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907452-us-health-officials-warn-of-mass-zika-virus-infections-in-puerto-rico/

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Former German foreign minister Genscher dies at 89

GEIR MOULSON, Associated Press


BERLIN (AP) — Hans-Dietrich Genscher, the longest-serving German foreign minister who was one of the key architects of the country's 1990 reunification between east and west, has died at 89.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907453-former-german-foreign-minister-genscher-dies-at-89/

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UK man convicted of plotting to attack US troops in Britain

LONDON (AP) — A British delivery driver was convicted Friday of planning to attack American military personnel in the U.K. with knives or a bomb in a plot inspired by the Islamic State group.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907458-uk-man-convicted-of-plotting-to-attack-us-troops-in-britain/

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Haiti protest demands justice for 3 slain deaf women

DAVID McFADDEN, Associated Press


PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Hundreds of protesters marched in Haiti's capital on Friday to demand justice following the brutal killings of three deaf women who were tortured, stoned and left in a gully by attackers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907459-haiti-protest-demands-justice-for-3-slain-deaf-women/

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Russia accuses Turkey of arming extremists in Syria

EDITH M. LEDERER, Associated Press


UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia is accusing three Turkish foundations of supplying weapons and military equipment to Islamic State extremists in Syria and says $1.9 million worth of explosives and industrial chemicals were smuggled across Turkey's border to extremist groups.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907460-russia-accuses-turkey-of-arming-extremists-in-syria/

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LAPD: Knife found at O.J. Simpson's home not murder weapon

JOHN ROGERS, Associated Press


LOS ANGELES (AP) — After nearly a month of testing, Los Angeles police detectives have concluded a knife found at the former estate of O.J. Simpson was not the weapon used to kill Simpson's ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman in 1994.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907464-lapd-knife-found-at-oj-simpsons-home-not-murder-weapon/

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Brazil VP targeted by impeachment petition

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — An ally of embattled President Dilma Rousseff on Friday filed an impeachment petition against Vice President Michel Temer, citing testimony that implicates him in the sprawling corruption scandal shaking Brazil's political class.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907465-brazil-vp-targeted-by-impeachment-petition/

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Off the Show Floor, Auto Expo's Raunchy Sideshow Grinds On

By Cole Pennington
Correspondent

One of the many women dancing sexually for photographers in a parking lot behind the Bangkok International Motor Show on March 22. The parking lot display proves a consistent draw for visitors to the show.

BANGKOK — Days before Bangkok’s biggest motor show opened, Culture Minister Veera Rojpojanarat took the moral high ground with a public plea it convey more “Thainess,” meaning fewer scantily clad models acting as hood ornaments.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907467-off-the-show-floor-auto-expos-raunchy-sideshow-grinds-on/

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Silom's Vesper voted Thailand's no. 1 bar in 'Asia's 50 Best Bars'

BANGKOK: Vesper, a bar and restaurant famous for its custom-made cocktails, was voted 17th in "Asia's 50 Best Bars 2016" by selected members of the bar industry in the region.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907469-siloms-vesper-voted-thailands-no-1-bar-in-asias-50-best-bars/?p=10596077

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Monkey attacks on tourists spark official action

Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: Park officials concerned about the changing behavior of macaque monkeys on Monkey Beach have erected signs urging tourists not to feed the wild animals.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907471-monkey-attacks-on-tourists-spark-official-action/

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Four tourists hurt in knife fight with robbers on Patong Beach

Kritsada Mueanhawong

Two Russians enjoying a moonlight swim at Patong Beach were injured in a confrontation with three teens intent on stealing their belongings. Photo: Gazette file

PHUKET: Police are hunting for three teenaged males involved in a knife fight with four foreign tourists on Patong Beach early this morning.

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Land inspector recommends opening of Sam Kong Underpass to be postponed, prioritize safety

Darawan Naknakhon

From left: Rakkechai, Burana and Dep Gov Kajornkiet inspect the tunnel.

PHUKET: A land inspector from the Thailand Omsbudman Office has recommended for the opening of the Sam Kong Underpass to be postponed, citing safety concerns that the promised April 9 opening would be too rushed.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907485-land-inspector-recommends-opening-of-sam-kong-underpass-to-be-postponed-prioritize-safety/

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Phuket to splash out B450k for animatronic Sea Gypsy Museum exhibit plans

Kongleaphy Keam

PHUKET: Local officials are searching for a private company to draw up the exhibit plans for the soon-to-be animatronic Sea Gypsy Cultural Center, Rassada Municipality Chief Administrative Officer (palad) Dechakanee Leelanont told the Phuket Gazette today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/907488-phuket-to-splash-out-b450k-for-animatronic-sea-gypsy-museum-exhibit-plans/