Thailand Live Monday 8 Aug 2016

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Thais Get Cocky over Chicken Coop

 

The O’Smach International Border Checkpoint between Thailand and Cambodia, in Oddar Meanchey province, was briefly closed by Thai authorities on Saturday morning after a dispute over a chicken coop.  

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936574-thais-get-cocky-over-chicken-coop/

 

 

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Constitution passes Sunday’s referendum, says EC

  

BANGKOK, 8 August 2016 (NNT) - According to unofficial results released by the Election Commission (EC), the draft constitution has been approved by the majority of Thai voters. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936541-thailand-referendum-draft-constitution-wins-approval/?do=findComment&comment=11030885

 

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Troubled Thailand Moves Toward Stability, A Boon To Investors, As Voters OK Constitution

Ralph Jennings ,  CONTRIBUTOR

+ Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own.

 

BANGKOK: -- This political shift is hardly Taiwan’s switch from authoritarianism to democracy in the 1980s or end to quasi-military rule for Myanmar in 2012. But on Sunday voters in Thailand approved a constitution allowing a measure of civilian authority to the Southeast Asian country run by a military junta since 2014.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936592-troubled-thailand-moves-toward-stability-a-boon-to-investors-as-voters-ok-constitution/

 

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Soldiers uncover illegal bar opening on referendum day - but the cops had all gone home!

 

Image: Daily News

 

BANGKOK: -- Soldiers raided an illegal shisha den in Bangkok on Saturday night - and had to call the cops to come and make an arrest.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936593-soldiers-uncover-illegal-bar-opening-on-referendum-day-but-the-cops-had-all-gone-home/

 

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Duterte warns communists to stop using landmines or no peace talks

 

 

MANILA: -- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has warned the Communists to stop using landmines or else he would call off resumption of peace talks, The Manila Times Onlinere ported on Sunday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936597-duterte-warns-communists-to-stop-using-landmines-or-no-peace-talks/

 

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Michael Phelps wins 19th Olympic gold medal, helping 4x100 relay team to victory

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Malaysia revokes passports of 68 Malaysians

 

 

KUALA LUMPUR: -- The Malaysian government has revoked the passports of 68 Malaysians involved in Islamic State activities abroad, New Straits Times Online reported on Sunday quoting Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936600-malaysia-revokes-passports-of-68-malaysians/

 

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SET up 20.12 points at opening /Bangkok Post

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Professional thieves at work as Suphan ATM raid nets 4 million baht

 

Image: Thairath

 

SUPHANBURI: -- Police suspect that a professional team was responsible for a raid on an ATM at a Suphanburi market on Sunday. Some 4.25 million baht was stolen from the machine.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936605-professional-thieves-at-work-as-suphan-atm-raid-nets-4-million-baht/

 

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Driver dead but passenger survives Sattahip horror crash

 

Image: Daily News

 

SATTAHIP: -- Dramatic pictures show the aftermath of a crash when a Toyotal Altis was driven into a tree in Sattahip. The driver was thrown from the vehicle but his female passenger amazingly survived after being crushed.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936608-driver-dead-but-passenger-survives-sattahip-horror-crash/

 

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Surge in street killings sparks fears in Malaysia

 

KUALA LUMPUR: -- A recent spate of murders in Malaysia where victims were gunned down in public has heightened fears over the apparent ease in obtaining firearms and concerns that innocent people could get hurt, according to the Straits Times Online on Monday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936610-surge-in-street-killings-sparks-fears-in-malaysia/

 

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Thais urged to request Visa prior to visiting China

 

  

BANGKOK, 8 August 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has alerted Thais heading to China to secure themselves a visa before their departure, as the Immigration Bureau in China now no longer provides a Visa on Arrival service for Thais. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936611-thais-urged-to-request-visa-prior-to-visiting-china/

 

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PM chairs informal meeting to acknowledge the referendum result   

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The cabinet held an informal meeting this morning to hear the deputy prime minister in charge of legal affairs briefing on yesterday's charter referendum and what to do next.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936612-pm-prayut-chairs-informal-meeting-to-acknowledge-the-referendum-result-  /

 

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Thailand going bananas for Pokémon Go!

 

 

 

The whole country is going completely bonkers for Pokémon Go with news pages and social media full of stories, rumours, denials and warnings.

 

Drivers have been warned about prison while a Chiang Mai abbot wants hunters to stay out of his temple.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/thailand-going-bananas-for-pokemon-go/16700/

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"Try social media - that's best" airport police tell irate passenger after wallet stolen from Don Muang

 

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BANGKOK:— An angry passenger who had an expensive wallet stolen from her loaded baggage claimed that Don Muang airport police told her to try social media to get something done.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936637-try-social-media-thats-best-airport-police-tell-irate-passenger-after-wallet-stolen-from-don-muang/

 

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http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936639-delays-expected-as-pattaya-by-pass-tunnel-falls-behind-schedule/

 

 

PATTAYA:— The Sukhumvit-Pattaya Klang bypass tunnel may be just over 50% complete now, but contractors warned last week that they are running behind schedule.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936639-delays-expected-as-pattaya-by-pass-tunnel-falls-behind-schedule/

 

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Chiang Mai’s referendum result shows more “No” than “Yes”

 

 

CHIANG MAI:— Although overall results of yesterday's draft charter referendum in the northern region will give approval to the charter and its attached question, but the majority of voters in Chiang Mai rejected the charter with "No" to both questions.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936640-chiang-mai’s-referendum-result-shows-more-“no”-than-“yes”/

 

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Photo of baby hammerhead shark served on Koh Lanta menu goes viral

 

 

PHUKET:— A restaurant on the island of Koh Lanta, south of Phuket, has been serving baby hammerhead shark, and noted marine activist Dr. Thon Thamrongnawasawat is calling for the sharks to be added to the endangered species list in order to make the sad practice stop.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936641-photo-of-baby-hammerhead-shark-served-on-koh-lanta-menu-goes-viral/

 

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Girl who had heart transplant among 5 dead in murder-suicide

 

SINKING SPRING, Pa. (AP) — A couple featured in news stories about their difficulties getting medication for a daughter who had a heart transplant were found shot to death in their home along with their three children in apparent murder-suicide, authorities said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936613-girl-who-had-heart-transplant-among-5-dead-in-murder-suicide/

 

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Car Burglars Are On The Prowl At Night

Story by Albert Jack

 

 

PATTAYA: -- At 2.30am, on the morning of July 8, Banglamung police received reports of a car burglary and theft.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936644-car-burglars-are-on-the-prowl-at-night/

 

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Another Chinese Tourist Donates His Gold to The Economy

Story by Albert Jack

 

 

PATTAYA: -- At 10pm, on the evening of July 7, Pattaya police were informed of a robbery on Second Road, Pattaya.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936645-another-chinese-tourist-donates-his-gold-to-the-economy/

 

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Sex Education to be launched nationwide in Thai schools to curb teen pregnancy

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

Photo: theAsianparent Thailand/Google Plus

 

BANGKOK: -- As part of a nationwide initiative, sex education will be provided to Thai students as part of a program to reduce the number of teenage mothers.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936648-sex-education-to-be-launched-nationwide-in-thai-schools-to-curb-teen-pregnancy/

 

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Disabled Man, 51, dies after Phuket bridge jump, girl, 15, safe

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Saphan Sarasin was the first bridge built to link Phuket Island to the mainland of Phang Nga province.

 

Phuket: -- A 51-year-old disabled man died in a Phang Nga hospital yesterday (Aug 7) following a leap from Sarasin Bridge in Mai Khao. A 15-year-old girl who jumped with him is currently being treated in the hospital.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936654-disabled-man-51-dies-after-phuket-bridge-jump-girl-15-safe/

 

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Joy and grief grip Thai Olympic bronze medalist Sinphet in Rio

 

 

SURIN: -- The parents of Olympic 2016 weightlifting bronze medalist Sinphet Kruaithong was gripped with both joy and grief after joining neighbours and local authorities in Surin province cheering and watching live TV broadcast of the weightlifting competition from Rio De Janeiro yesterday of their son.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936656-joy-and-grief-grip-thai-olympic-bronze-medalist-sinphet-in-rio/

 

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Japanese emperor addresses abdication speculation 

 

TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese emperor, in a rare address to the public, signaled Monday his apparent wish to abdicate by expressing concern about his ability to carry out his duties fully.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936657-japanese-emperor-addresses-abdication-speculation /

 

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No amnesty for those charged under referendum act

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter -

 

Democracy activist tears his ballot Sunday and is immediately arrested. Photo: Trongsorntam Kaewponpreuksa / Facebook

 

BANGKOK — A junta spokesman Monday ruled out amnesty for those arrested under the now-defunct law that effectively criminalized any dissent to the constitution put to vote and passed yesterday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936658-no-amnesty-for-those-charged-under-referendum-act/

 

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A star rises from poverty, is killed defying Pakistan norms

By KATHY GANNON

 

SHAH SADDERUDD, Pakistan (AP) — Like most of the men in this village of mud homes and wooden carts pulled by water buffalo, Muhammed Azeem cannot read or write. Like the other fathers, he raised a family of six boys and three girls on whatever he could coax out of a soil baked by the searing Punjab sun.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936660-a-star-rises-from-poverty-is-killed-defying-pakistan-norms/

 

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NRSA says acceptance of constitution indicates public desire for reform

 

BANGKOK, 8 August 2016 (NNT) – The head of the National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) has thanked the public for expressing approval toward the draft constitution and the second question in the referendum, stating the vote result indicates the country’s desire for reform and promising the assembly will not let the people down. 

 

Full story:  http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936661-nrsa-says-acceptance-of-constitution-indicates-public-desire-for-reform/

 

 

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Tourism sector believes affirmative referendum boosts confidence in Thailand

  

BANGKOK, 8 August 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has said it will work towards sustainable tourism quality following the results of the referendum, which it believes will boost the confidence of the global community in Thailand. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936663-tourism-sector-believes-affirmative-referendum-boosts-confidence-in-thailand/