THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 27 Sep 2016

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Try this Pattaya hairdresser's - but only if you fancy being "fleeced"!

 

Image: Sanook

 

PATTAYA: -- A hairdresser's in Pattaya has been described as "cruel" after a series of rip offs recounted by its furious customers.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945112-try-this-pattaya-hairdressers-but-only-if-you-fancy-being-fleeced/

 

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Labor Department nets 51 illegal workers in Sathorn phone company raid

 

Image: Daily News

 

BANGKOK: -- The Labor Department has announced the arrest of 50 Chinese nationals and a Malaysian on charges of working illegally without a permit and other irregularities.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945113-labor-department-nets-51-illegal-workers-in-sathorn-phone-company-raid/

 

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OPINION:

 

Expats Who Moan About Thailand Should Either Shut Up Or Leave

David Rosenfield

 

Featured image is by Björn Bechstein (used under a CC BY-ND 2.0 licence)

 

BANGKOK: -- I love my country (the USA), but as you’d expect of any country that constitutes approximately 4.5% of the world’s population and 6.5% of the world’s land mass, it has its share of problems.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945129-expats-who-moan-about-thailand-should-either-shut-up-or-leave/

 

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Outrage after two transgender women refused entry at Hong Kong International Airport

South China Morning Post

 

The pair, who were travelling to the city from Bangkok, were told they “did not satisfy the purpose of their holiday” to immigration officers

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945131-outrage-after-two-transgender-women-refused-entry-at-hong-kong-international-airport/

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Pickpockets of Australian Caught on Thepprasit, Ladyboy Gang Member Escapes

Report by Pattaya One News Team

 

  

PATTAYA: -- At 5pm, on the afternoon of September 27, Pattaya police arrested Ms Usa Aiemsa-ard, (35) and Ms Malinee Sae-Tang (27) and charged them with theft. A motorbike involved with the crime has been impounded.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945134-pickpockets-of-australian-caught-on-thepprasit-ladyboy-gang-member-escapes/

 

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Syria says truce still viable after week of airstrikes

By PHILIP ISSA

 

BEIRUT (AP) — Syria's foreign minister said Monday that an internationally-brokered cease-fire is still viable, as rescue workers in Aleppo sifted through the rubble from the heaviest airstrikes on rebel-held areas of the northern city in five years.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945136-syria-says-truce-still-viable-after-week-of-airstrikes/

 

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EU unveils ‘debit card’ scheme for Syrian refugees in Turkey

 

 

ANKARA: -- The European Union has launched a multi-million euro aid project to help up to a million Syrian refugees in Turkey – part of the deal aimed at curbing numbers coming to Europe.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945137-eu-unveils-‘debit-card’-scheme-for-syrian-refugees-in-turkey/

 

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New Russian military base 100km from Ukraine ‘almost ready’

 

 

ROSTOV: -- Russia is completing the construction of a large military base in the southern Rostov region, some 100 kilometres from the border with Ukraine.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945138-new-russian-military-base-100km-from-ukraine-‘almost-ready’/

 

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"We love you Papa!" - farang repairing potholed road wows Thais!

 

Image: Facebook

 

BANGKOK: -- Pictures and a video of a farang repairing a potholed road are wowing Thais online.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945144-we-love-you-papa-farang-repairing-potholed-road-wows-thais/

 

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SET opens up 4.58 to 1,494.72 /Bangkok Post

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Swedish man, 47, found hanged at Phuket hotel

 

Rescue workers remove the body of the 47-year-old Swedish man from the hotel room. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- Police are currently investigating the death of a 47-year-old Swedish man found hanged at a hotel at Kamala Beach yesterday (Sept 26).

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945150-swedish-man-47-found-hanged-at-phuket-hotel/

 

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Luxury Bangkok condo counts costs of flood - 30 cars submerged

 

Images: Manager Online

 

BANGKOK: -- Owners at a luxury condominium in northern Bangkok are counting the cost of a flood after thirty cars were submerged in the underground car park.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945156-luxury-bangkok-condo-counts-costs-of-flood-30-cars-submerged/

 

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China officials raise safety, Phuket tourism concerns

The Phuket News

 

The high-level Chinese delegation is focusing their efforts on reducing the number of Chinese tourists killed or injured in Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi while o holiday in the Andaman region. Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: -- A delegation of key Chinese officials in Thailand met with Phuket officials yesterday (Sept 26) to discuss tourism concerns and safety issues in the hope of reducing the number of Chinese tourists killed or injured in accidents on both sea and land while on holiday in the Andaman region.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945158-china-officials-raise-safety-phuket-tourism-concerns/

 

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Body in the Woods Identified, Police Start Murder Investigation

Report by Pattaya One News Team

 

 

CHONBURI: -- At 10.30am, on the morning of September 26, the commander of Chonburi police announced that investigators had been able to identify a body discovered in the woods near Saiyoothasart 331, Pattaya.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945159-body-in-the-woods-identified-police-start-murder-investigation/

 

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August exports rise first time in five months

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The country's exports grew 6.5% in August, the first time in five months.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945160-august-exports-rise-first-time-in-five-months/

 

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Philippines peso slides to 7-year low

 

 

MANILA: -- The Philippine peso plunged to seven-year low on Monday mainly due to investor concerns over the administration’s war on drugs coupled with external developments causing uncertainty globally, the Philippine Inquirer Online reported on Tuesday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945161-philippines-peso-slides-to-7-year-low/

 

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Deputy PM assures current water situation manageable

  

BANGKOK, 27 September 2016 (NNT) – Deputy Prime Minister ACM Prajin Juntong has confirmed that the water situation is currently under control while promising due compensation for flood-affected agriculturists. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945163-deputy-thai-pm-assures-current-water-situation-manageable/

 

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Trump's sniffles distract viewers at first presidential debate with Clinton

 

Donald Trump sniffled repeatedly throughout Monday night’s debate at Hofstra University, apparently suffering from an itchy or stuffed-up nose

 

HEMPSTEAD: -- Someone pass Donald Trump a tissue, quick.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945165-trumps-sniffles-distract-viewers-at-first-presidential-debate-with-clinton/

 

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More rains and runoff from Northern floods to aggravate flooding situation in Central Plains

 

 

BANGKOK: -- As more rains are expected throughout this week, current flooding in several provinces located in the Chao Phraya River basin, especially along irrigation canals and levees, are expected to deteriorate after the Chao Phraya Dam now is forced to reduce its water load in preparation for runoff from the north.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945167-more-rains-and-runoff-from-northern-floods-to-aggravate-flooding-situation-in-central-plains/

 

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Clinton, Trump battle fiercely over taxes, race, terror

By JULIE PACE and JILL COLVIN

 

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — In a combative opening debate, Hillary Clinton emphatically denounced Donald Trump Monday night for keeping his personal tax returns and business dealings secret from voters and peddling a "racist lie" about President Barack Obama. Businessman Trump repeatedly cast Clinton as a "typical politician" as he sought to capitalize on Americans' frustration with Washington.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945170-clinton-trump-battle-fiercely-over-taxes-race-terror/

 

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AP FACT CHECK: Trump, Clinton deny their own words in debate

By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER and JEFF HORWITZ

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's habit of peddling hype and fabrication emerged unabated in the first presidential debate while Hillary Clinton played it cautiously in her statements, though not without error. They both denied making statements that they are on the record as saying.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945171-ap-fact-check-trump-clinton-deny-their-own-words-in-debate/

 

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Reaction around the world to first Trump-Clinton debate

By The Associated Press

 

Views from around the world on Monday's first U.S. presidential debate between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump:

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945173-reaction-around-the-world-to-first-trump-clinton-debate/

 

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Double hit-and-run leaves one dead, one injured in Phuket

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Rescue workers attend to one of the injured men at the scene of the accident in Srisoonthorn. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- Police are currently investigating a hit-and-run incident in Srisoonthorn early this morning (Sept 27) which involved two vehicles and left one man dead and a second injured.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945175-double-hit-and-run-leaves-one-dead-one-injured-in-phuket/

 

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Two Women Arrested With 46,000 Meth Pills Headed for Chiang Mai

by CityNews

 

 

CityNews – Two women were arrested after police found 46,000 methamphetamine pills in their car at the 700th Anniversary Chiangmai Sports Complex on September 24th.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945178-two-women-arrested-with-46000-meth-pills-headed-for-chiang-mai/

 

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Emergency lane for ambulances now opens
 

 

BANGKOK: -- Bangkok today opens the country's first 2-kilometre long emergency lane to facilitate ambulances to deliver patient to hospital faster.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945179-emergency-lane-for-ambulances-opens-in-bangkok/

 

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ADB projects strong growth in Thailand and across Asia

  

BANGKOK, 27 September 2016 (NNT) – Asia Development Bank (ADB) has forecast the Asian economy will expand 5.7 percent this year while adjusting its outlook for Thailand to an increase of 3.2 after seeing 3.4 percent in expansion during the first half. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945180-adb-projects-strong-growth-in-thailand-and-across-asia/

 

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Government hopes to track elephant population through mandatory DNA samples

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

Photo: Tontantravel/Flickr

 

BANGKOK: -- The Environmental Ministry wants to invoke mandatory DNA samples of all elephants living in camps in hopes of tracking the captive population and lessening illegal trade of elephants.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945182-thai-govt-hopes-to-track-elephant-population-through-mandatory-dna-samples/

 

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Thailand hosts World Tourism Day 2016 under theme of equal-opportunity travel

 

  

BANGKOK, 27 September 2016 (NNT) – Tourism industry leaders from 157 countries have joined in celebrating World Tourism Day 2016, this year being observed under the theme of equal-opportunity travel. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945189-thailand-hosts-world-tourism-day-2016-under-theme-of-equal-opportunity-travel/

 

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Thai stewardess - I just had the Thai passenger from hell!

 

Image: Manager Online

 

BANGKOK: -- While the embers of the incident where a Thai airline passenger made an air crew member prostrate themselves in apology are still warm comes another case of Thai air rage.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945191-thai-stewardess-i-just-had-the-thai-passenger-from-hell/

 

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Mysterious death of woman as security guard boyfriend disappears

 

Image: Daily News

 

BANGKOK: -- Police are investigating the mysterious death of a Pathum Thani woman found in her Klong 1 rented condo room yesterday evening.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945193-mysterious-death-of-woman-as-security-guard-boyfriend-disappears/