THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 11 Oct 2016

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Officials dispel rumors about flooding, prepare reparations for farmers

  

BANGKOK, 11 October 2016 (NNT) – The government has prepared measures to assist farmers affected by flood conditions with the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) dispelling rumors Rama 6 Dam has been damaged. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948236-thai-officials-dispel-rumors-about-flooding-prepare-reparations-for-farmers/

 

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PM meets with Alibaba's Jack Ma to discuss SMEs

  

BANGKOK, 11 October 2016 (NNT) – The Prime Minister allowed Alibaba founder and CEO Jack Ma to meet with him after the businessman spoke at the 2nd Asia Coordination Dialogue (ACD) in Bangkok. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948237-pm-prayut-meets-with-alibabas-jack-ma-to-discuss-smes/

 

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Jatuporn goes back to jail

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Redshirt leader Jatuporn Phromphan was sent to jail today after the Criminal Court found him breaching the bail condition.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948215-jatuporn-says-ready-for-third-time-in-jail/?do=findComment&comment=11233405

 

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Mobile phone repair technician apprehended on suspicion of modifying phones for insurgency 

 

 

BANGKOK: -- A mobile phone repair technician was arrested this morning in Samut Prakarn on suspicion of modifying mobile phones for terrorism purpose.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948238-mobile-phone-repair-technician apprehended-on-suspicion-of-modifying-phones-for-insurgency /

 

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10 suspects apprehended in predawn raids at Hua Mark, Ramkhamhaeng

 

 

BANGKOK: -- A combined force of over a hundred heavily armed commandos and metropolitan police raided nine targets in Hua Mark area on Ramkhamhaeng road early today and apprehended 10 suspects for questionings.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948247-10-suspects-apprehended-in-predawn-raids-at-hua-mark-ramkhamhaeng/

 

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Lost jungle hiking team rescue after going astray in Khao Yai

 

 

NAKHON NAYOK: -- A team of 23 tourists went astray as they hiked through the mountainous area in Khao Yai national park since October 7 was rescued and returned safely today.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948212-hunt-on-as-27-tourists-go-missing-in-jungle-of-kao-yai/?do=findComment&comment=11233632

 

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Police release models of two possible car bombs

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter -

 

Police on Monday release photos of the two vehicles militants are converting into car bombs. Images: Royal Thai Police

 

BANGKOK — Police on Tuesday extended warnings of car bomb plots to upper southern provinces, a day after it emerged that armed militants were planning to strike at several targets in Bangkok’s southwestern suburb, including Suvarnabhumi Airport.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948251-thai-police-release-models-of-two-possible-car-bombs/

 

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Korean surgery show starts second season to transform Thai faces (PHOTOS)

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

Photos: Let Me In Thailand

 

BANGKOK: -- The Thai edition of popular Korean television show "Let Me In Thailand" has kicked off its second season with the transformation of two Thai women, who were flown off to South Korea to go under the knife.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948255-korean-surgery-show-starts-second-season-to-transform-thai-faces/

 

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NSC urges public to report any suspicious activities

  

BANGKOK, 11 October 2016 (NNT) - The National Security Council (NSC) has urged the public to report any suspicious activities to prevent potential national security threats. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948257-nsc-urges-public-to-report-any-suspicious-activities/

 

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EJF praises Thai gov for solving IUU and human trafficking issues

 

  

BANGKOK, 11 October 2016 (NNT)-The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) has praised the Thai government for its determination to solve the human trafficking problem. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948261-ejf-praises-thai-gov-for-solving-iuu-and-human-trafficking-issues/

 

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Tourist beaten unconscious in Pattaya. Thai man charged

Report by Pattaya One News Team

 

 

PATTAYA: -- On the night of October 9 thirty-six-year old Japanese national Mr Yushi Yokohama (first described as Korean) beaten unconscious in Petchtrakul Road, Pattaya, by a group of Thai men.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948262-tourist-beaten-unconscious-in-pattaya-thai-man-charged/

 

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Thieving ladyboy Arrested in Pattaya

Report shared by Pattaya One News Team

 

 

PATTAYA: -- At 2.30am, on the morning of October 12, Pattaya police received reports of a shoplifting incident at Jokeperdmoh (Congee) On Third Road, Pattaya.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948263-thieving-ladyboy-arrested-in-pattaya/

 

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Curry Seller Loses Fight and 80,000 baht Necklace to Snatcher

Report by Pattaya One News Team

 

 

PATTAYA: -- At 3am on the morning of October 11, Pattaya police were informed of a robbery and assault in front of the Pattaya Business Administration Technology College (PBAC) on Naklua Road, Pattaya.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948264-curry-seller-loses-fight-and-80000-baht-necklace-to-snatcher/

 

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Phang Nga meets with tour agents from Europe to prepare for high season

  

PHANG NGA, 11 October 2016 (NNT) – Tourism officials in the southern province of Phang Nga have organized the Mega Fam Trip 2016 to welcome tour operators from Europe, with an aim to promote the province as a leading destination for the coming high season. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948266-phang-nga-meets-with-tour-agents-from-europe-to-prepare-for-high-season/

 

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Cricket Meal Ticket: Collecting edible crickets in the fields provides cash for farmers

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

Photo: Narisa/Flickr

 

Northern farmers have found a way to earn some extra cash on the side while they wait for their rice to grow — they collect crickets!

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948304-cricket-meal-ticket-collecting-edible-crickets-in-the-fields-provides-cash-for-farmers/

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Alleged major drug trafficker Laota arrested

 

 

After two years of manhunt, narcotics police have finally arrested Laota Sanee, an alleged major drug trafficker of the Golden Triangle.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948305-alleged-major-drug-trafficker-laota-arrested/

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PM pleads with media to report bomb plot in capital with caution

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha on Tuesday pleaded with the media to exercise caution in their reporting of an intelligence report about a plot by alleged southern militants to carry out bomb attacks in Bangkok and peripherals during October 25-30 in order not to cause public panic.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948306-pm-pleads-with-media-to-report-bomb-plot-in-capital-with-caution/

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Samsung announces total halt in production of Galaxy Note 7

 

 

Samsung is to abandon production of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones due to consumer safety concerns.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/samsung-announces-total-halt-in-production-of-galaxy-note-7/18011/

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Thailand study: Like taking selfies? You’re probably really lonely or have mental health problems

 

 

Alongside som tam and gossiping, the selfie is a national obsession in Thailand.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/thailand-study-like-taking-selfies-youre-probably-really-lonely-or-have-mental-health-problems/18006/

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Microsoft Paint is getting a HUGE makeover

 

 

Just when you had all but forgotten about Microsoft Paint, the simple drawing and editing software is about to get a huge makeover.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/microsoft-paint-is-getting-a-huge-makeover/18003/

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Chinese tourist dies in ICU after 10 days comatose

The Phuket News

 

 

PHUKET:-- After 10 days lying comatose in intensive care, the Chinese woman who was pulled unconscious from the water during a snorkelling tour in Phang Nga Bay on Oct 1 has died at Krabi Hospital, local officials have confirmed.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948309-chinese-tourist-dies-in-icu-after-10-days-comatose/

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New drunk-driving law would punish families

Chutharat Plerin

 

 

PHUKET:-- Provincial officials told the Phuket Gazette on October 7 that they are prepared to support and enforce a new law that would punish the families of drunk drivers, should the legislation be approved by Thailand’s Cabinet. 

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948314-new-drunk-driving-law-would-punish-families/

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