Thailand Live Saturday 18 June 2016

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Road rage: Crazy cabbie jumps on farang's car like he’s freaking Tony Jaa

Coconuts Bangkok

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFIBdeIdvSE&feature=youtu.be

BANGKOK -- Just when you think you've seen the worst from Bangkok’s taxi drivers, a video like this surfaces to prove that they can sink much lower than you thought.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa....jaa/?p=10867047

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DPM Prawit confirms he will not interfere with Dhammachayo case

BANGKOK: Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan assured today (Friday) that he would not interfere with authorities in their handling of the Dhammachayo case but he stressed that the case must be dealt with in accordance with the letters of the law.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925731-dpm-prawit-confirms-he-will-not-interfere-with-dhammachayo-case/

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Ground tyre rubber makes asphalted road more durable and cheaper

BANGKOK: The engineering faculty of King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi today (Friday) unveiled its research work on the use of a mixture of raw rubber, ground tyre rubber and asphalt in road surfacing which, it claims, makes the road surface last longer and more cost effective.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925732-ground-tyre-rubber-makes-asphalted-road-more-durable-and-cheaper/

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Phuket marine experts confirm mysterious beached remains are of sperm whale

The Phuket News

Phuket marine biologists have confirmed that the mysterious remains found washed ashore at Naithon Beach were that of a sperm whale. Phuket Lifeguard Service

PHUKET: Marine experts have confirmed that the carcass of unidentified marine animal found washed up on Naithon Beach yesterday (June16) was that of a sperm whale.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925733-phuket-marine-experts-confirm-mysterious-beached-remains-are-of-sperm-whale/

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17 suspected aliens-owned companies in Phuket and Phang-nga raided

PHUKET: Seventeen tourism-related companies in Phuket and Phang-nga which were suspected of being owned by alien businessmen using Thais as their nominees have been raided by officials from Business Development and Revenue departments, army and tourist police.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925734-17-suspected-aliens-owned-companies-in-phuket-and-phang-nga-raided/

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Cabbie seen jumping on a car’s bonnet faces withdrawal of driving license

BANGKOK: The owner of a taxi faces a fine of 1,000 baht and his driver will have his driving license withdrawn following an incident in which the driver was seen in a widely-circulated video clip making a flying jump on the bonnet of a private car.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925735-cabbie-seen-jumping-on-a-cars-bonnet-faces-withdrawal-of-driving-license/

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France: strike action set to continue after talks fail to break deadlock

Further strikes in France look set to go ahead after the government and trade unions failed to break the deadlock.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925737-france-strike-action-set-to-continue-after-talks-fail-to-break-deadlock/

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Egyptair MS804: second flight recorder found

By Catherine Hardy

What has happened?

The flight data recorder has been retrieved from the crashed EgyptAir flight MS804.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925740-egyptair-ms804-second-flight-recorder-found/

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Holocaust survivors welcome conviction of Auschwitz guard Reinhold Hanning

A former Auschwitz guard has been sentenced to five years in jail after being convicted over his role at the Nazi death camp, in what is likely to be one of Germany’s last Holocaust trials.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925741-holocaust-survivors-welcome-conviction-of-auschwitz-guard-reinhold-hanning/

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Russian athletes remain banned from Rio Olympics

Russia’s athletics federation has confirmed that its suspension from this summer’s Rio Olympic games has been upheld by the IAAF.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925742-russian-athletes-remain-banned-from-rio-olympics/

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Jo Cox: the UK parliament is being recalled

By Catherine Hardy

Parliament to be recalled

The leader of the opposition in the UK says Parliament will be recalled from recess on Monday to allow politicians to pay tribute to their slain colleague Jo Cox.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925744-jo-cox-the-uk-parliament-is-being-recalled/

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Battle for Falluja: Iraqi army ‘retakes’ government compound

Nearly four weeks after the start of a US-backed offensive, Iraq’s army says it has recaptured the main government headquarters in central Falluja.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925745-battle-for-falluja-iraqi-army-retakes-government-compound/

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UK: Tributes paid to murdered Labour politician

Tributes have been pouring in following the death of a British MP who was shot and stabbed on Thursday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925746-uk-tributes-paid-to-murdered-labour-politician/

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What do Europeans think of the UK’s ‘Brexit’ referendum?

By Alasdair Sandford

As the United Kingdom prepares to go to the polls to vote on June 23 on whether to remain in the European Union or leave, several opinion polls have suggested that Europeans are against Brexit – but that they are increasingly sceptical towards the EU.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925747-what-do-europeans-think-of-the-uks-brexit-referendum/

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Meat Loaf condition ‘unknown’ after collapse on stage in Canada

Rock legend Meat Loaf collapsed on stage in Canada on Thursday in dramatic scenes some fans thought at first were part of his performance.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925748-meat-loaf-condition-unknown-after-collapse-on-stage-in-canada/

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Ramadan for foreigners – as explained in the UAE

Ramadan is well underway, one of the most important periods on the Islamic calendar.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925750-ramadan-for-foreigners-as-explained-in-the-uae/

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Brexit: Young people’s votes could swing the result of the referendum

The outcome of the UK’s referendum on EU membership is too close to call. So which voters could help create a clear difference between the in or out.?

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925751-brexit-young-peoples-votes-could-swing-the-result-of-the-referendum/

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Syria: US diplomats urge anti-Assad military strikes

As US-led air power pounds ISIL in Syria, dozens of State Department officials want the Assad regime to feel the force of American military might.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925752-syria-us-diplomats-urge-anti-assad-military-strikes/

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Czech Republic salvages 2-2 draw with Croatia

SAMUEL PETREQUIN, AP Sports Writer


SAINT-ETIENNE, France (AP) — The Czech Republic salvaged a 2-2 draw with Croatia at the European Championship on Friday in a game temporarily suspended when flares were thrown onto the pitch and Croatia fans fought among themselves.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925753-czech-republic-salvages-2-2-draw-with-croatia/

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Italy advances to last 16 with 1-0 win over Sweden

DANIELLA MATAR, Associated Press


TOULOUSE, France (AP) — Eder's late goal gave Italy a 1-0 win over Sweden on Friday and a spot in the round of 16 at the European Championship as Italy's defense once again stood tall.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925757-italy-advances-to-last-16-with-1-0-win-over-sweden/

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Morata scores twice as Spain cruises to 3-0 win over Turkey

JAMES ELLINGWORTH, AP Sports Writer


NICE, France (AP) — Alvaro Morata scored twice as defending champion Spain cruised to a 3-0 victory over Turkey on Friday to qualify for the knockout stages of the European Championship.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925758-morata-scores-twice-as-spain-cruises-to-3-0-win-over-turkey/

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ZOO STAFF CHASE MAN IN TIGER SUIT WITH STICKS (PHOTOS)

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter

BANGKOK — It was a hectic day Friday at Dusit Zoo when a tiger escaped its cage and a tourist fell into the black bear enclosure.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925759-zoo-staff-chase-man-in-tiger-suit-with-sticks-photos/

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Pals of missing dad fear Thai wife played part in disappearance after he was 'knocked out in bar'

Soldier Steve Balfour was on one of his regular trips to see his six-year-old daughter - but told friend if anything happened to him, it'd be his ex-wife's fault

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925641-scottish-dad-fears-ex-soldier-son-is-murder-victim-after-he-goes-missing-during-trip-to-thailand/page-8#entry10868314

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BREAKING: Police charge suspect with murder of MP Jo Cox

Thomas Mair, the suspect of the murder of British MP Jo Cox, has been charged and is due to appear at London’s Westminster Magistrates Court later today (June 18).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925784-breaking-police-charge-suspect-with-murder-of-mp-jo-cox/

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The Iraqi government says it has retaken Falluja

By Catherine Hardy

What is happening?

Iraqi forces have entered the city of Falluja, nearly four weeks after the start of a US-backed offensive that led to the exodus of tens of thousands of residents.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925787-the-iraqi-government-says-it-has-retaken-falluja/

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Key trial hearing adjourned in Tunisia

By Catherine Hardy

What is happening?

The trial of 24 Tunisians accused of involvement in the 2013 murder of a prominent opposition figure has been adjourned until October.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925788-key-trial-hearing-adjourned-in-tunisia/

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Hollande pays tribute to police couple murdered in terror attack

A memorial ceremony has been held in Versailles for the French police couple murdered last Monday at their home in Magnanville, west of Paris.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925789-hollande-pays-tribute-to-police-couple-murdered-in-terror-attack/

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Ryan: Republicans should follow 'conscience' on Trump

MATTHEW DALY, Associated Press


WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Paul Ryan says Republican lawmakers should follow their conscience in deciding whether or not to support Donald Trump, the GOP's presumptive nominee for president.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925796-ryan-republicans-should-follow-conscience-on-trump/

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UK police charge man with murder in Jo Cox slaying

SHAWN POGATCHNIK, Associated Press
JILL LAWLESS, Associated Press


BIRSTALL, England (AP) — British police on Saturday charged a reclusive gardener with murder and other offenses in the slaying of a popular Labour Party lawmaker, Jo Cox, as evidence emerged the 52-year-old had decades-old ties to a neo-Nazi movement and an interest in anarchist weapons literature.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925784-breaking-police-charge-suspect-with-murder-of-mp-jo-cox/?p=10868868

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Trump battleground plan relies on skeptical GOP leaders

THOMAS BEAUMONT, Associated Press
STEVE PEOPLES, Associated Press


DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — His campaign roiled by infighting and Republican revolt, Donald Trump is working to address a battleground state staffing shortage that highlights his reliance on a skeptical GOP establishment.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/925798-trump-battleground-plan-relies-on-skeptical-gop-leaders/