Thailand Live Sunday 22 May 2016

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Tobacco Products Control Act barely affects mom-and-pop stores: Researcher

Supawadee Wangsri

BANGKOK, 21 May 2016 (NNT) – Tobacco Control Research and Knowledge Management Center (TRC) director Siriwan Phitthayarangrarit said that the Ministry of Public Health has issued a draft Tobacco Products Control Act with Directive Procedures for Distribution of Tobacco Products which clarifies that the display of tobacco products at a point of sales is prohibited, except at duty-free shops for persons leaving Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919176-tobacco-products-control-act-barely-affects-mom-and-pop-stores-researcher/

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PM returns to Bangkok from Russia trip

Tanakorn Sangiam

BANGKOK, 21 May 2016 (NNT) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha arrived back to Bangkok after paying his official visit to Russia, saying all signed agreements will increase the economic values of both countries by as much as one billion dollars.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919178-pm-returns-to-bangkok-from-russia-trip/

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Japanese man dies after being hit by train while taking selfie on Death Railway

Image: Thairath

KANCHANABURI:-- A Japanese man has died after being hit by train while he was trying to take a selfie on the Death Railway in Kanchanaburi.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919180-japanese-man-dies-after-being-hit-by-train-while-taking-selfie-on-death-railway/

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NRA gun lobby backs Trump and takes aim at Clinton

By Chris Cummins

The powerful US gun lobby, the National Rifle Association, has endorsed Donald Trump as he attempts to become the next president of the United States.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa....aim-at-clinton/

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Pattaya Triathlon Super Series 2016 – And Result

by Vanessa Saenngarm

PATTAYA: On 20th of May, at the Dusit Thai Hotel Pattaya, Chonburi, the Triathlon Super Series Commitee hosted the games. They set up a headquarter for registration and welcomed over 17000 Ironman participants. Ironman participants both Thai and Foreigners came from all over the world to take part in the games.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919187-pattaya-triathlon-super-series-2016-and-result/

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Social Media Accuses Pattaya Orange Juice Vendor of Adding Tap Water

PATTAYA: A clip has been posted in We love Pattaya Facebook page by Chantaraporn Jeedcharoen saying “Arriving the pier to cross to Koh Larn just by chance saw this inconsiderate person, pouring tap water into a bottle to mix with concentrated orange juice to sell for Bht. 20/bottle.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919190-social-media-accuses-pattaya-orange-juice-vendor-of-adding-tap-water/

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Weekend Fun - 10 Of The Most Unusual Restaurants Ever!

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Round 1 of the Thailand Endurance Championship

The season officially kicked off and we joined the first race of the season the past weekend in Buriram.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919128-round-1-of-the-thailand-endurance-championship/

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Why is this girl smiling?

Orlando Barton

The Land of Smiles right? Everybody knows about it. Everybody talks about it. What does it really mean?

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919127-why-is-this-girl-smiling/

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Birthday Celebrations in Pattaya by The Pattaya Sleuth

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919126-birthday-celebrations-in-pattaya-by-the-pattaya-sleuth/

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Airbnb and the Arabs

Last week’s story of the condo on Sukhumvit where the manager was hauled away by Lumpini police for sub-letting apartments has prompted a number of questions.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919125-airbnb-and-the-arabs/

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to continue:

Thailand Live Monday 23 May 2016

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/919313-thailand-live-monday-23-may-2016/