THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 18 Oct 2016

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Austrian government to demolish house of Hitler's birth

By GEORGE JAHN

 

VIENNA (AP) — The house where Adolf Hitler was born will be torn down and replaced with a new building that has no association with the Nazi dictator, Austria's government announced Monday as it moved to eliminate the property's pull as a place of pilgrimage for neo-Nazis.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949316-austrian-government-to-demolish-house-of-hitlers-birth/

 

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Pattaya marine industry set for growth on back of Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show and new Foreign Vessels ruling

Extended stay for foreign yachts opens up the region to more international yachts, contributing to the local economy and tourism

 

From left: Mr. Rico Stapel, Charter Manager, Boat Lagoon Yachting; Mrs. Montira Cherdchoo, Director of Map Ta Phut Customs House, The Customs Department; Dr. Tirachai Pipitsupaphol, Managing Director, Ocean Property.

 

PATTAYA, Thailand – Marine tourism in the Gulf of Thailand is about to boom. The 5th Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show – held 24-27 November, 2016 and set to be the biggest yet with more boats on display than ever – and new improved Customs rulings allowing visiting foreign vessels to stay longer in-country – together lay solid foundations for marine tourism growth in Pattaya and surrounds.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949320-pattaya-marine-industry-set-for-growth-on-back-of-ocean-marina-pattaya-boat-show-and-new-foreign-vessels-ruling/

 

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Nimman Bank Robber Arrested

by CityNews

 

 

CityNews - A man who robbed a Krung Thai bank on Nimmanhaemin Road on Friday 15th October has been arrested.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949322-nimman-bank-robber-arrested-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Whats On and Whats Not in Chiang Mai

by CityNews

 

CityNews – Here is a list of what we know is going on, and not going on in Chiang Mai over the coming months following the death of His Majesty the King, Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948836-loy-krathong-cancelled-night-bazaar-and-street-markets-to-close/?do=findComment&comment=11250640

 

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Deceased Thai king to remain a future father figure 
DENIS D. GRAY, Associated Press

 

BANGKOK (AP) — For Thailand's royalists — and there are millions of them — King Bhumibol Adulyadej will probably long remain embedded as a potent, father-like figure who guided them through turbulent decades and espoused ideals of national harmony, labor on behalf of the poor and the virtues of an agrarian society vanishing in the wake of headlong modernization.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949328-deceased-thai-king-to-remain-a-future-father-figure /

 

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Internet providers in Thailand asked to suppress "damaging content"

 

Picture: Daily News

 

BANGKOK: -- The NBTC has issued a directive requesting internet providers suppress content deemed damaging to the Thai monarchy.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949330-internet-providers-in-thailand-asked-to-suppress-damaging-content/

 

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SET opens up 2.06 to 1,479.40 /Bangkok Post

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Hundreds queue up to buy HM's commemorative banknotes
By The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Hundreds of people queued up since 2am Tuesday at Government Savings Bank Headquarters in Saphan Kwai to get commemorative banknotes of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949332-hundreds-queue-up-to-buy-hms-commemorative-banknotes/

 

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Prices announced for iPhone 7 in Thailand

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

AIS, DTAC and Truemove H have announced the pricing for the iPhone 7 in Thailand.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/prices-announced-for-iphone-7-in-thailand/18058/

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AIS and DTAC rollout VoLTE calls from October 18th

BY STAFF WRITER 

 

 

AIS and DTAC have announced that VoLTE calls will be available between their networks from Tuesday October 18th.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/ais-and-dtac-rollout-volte-calls-from-october-18th/18055/

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Tourists told that Thailand open as usual - but expect some disruption to events and entertainment

 

Picture: Sanook

 

BANGKOK: -- Potential tourists to Thailand have been informed that Thailand is open as usual, but the situation is far from usual.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949336-tourists-told-that-thailand-open-as-usual-but-expect-some-disruption-to-events-and-entertainment/

 

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Open, yes, but tone it down or else, say Pattaya police

 

Picture: Facebook/Supattra

 

PATTAYA: -- Pattaya police have issued specific directives for entertainment venues to observe in the thirty day mourning period in the city.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949339-open-yes-but-tone-it-down-or-else-say-pattaya-police/

 

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Boxing camp owner comes to Bangkok to distribute 900 food packages to mourners

 

Picture: Thairath

 

BANGKOK: -- A boxing camp over mobilized his relatives and came to Bangkok yesterday to distribute 900 food and drink packages to mourners gathered at Sanam Luang.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949341-boxing-camp-owner-comes-to-bangkok-to-distribute-900-food-packages-to-mourners/

 

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Thai king portrait vendors scramble to meet huge demand

By Amy Sawitta Lefevre and Vorasit Satienlerk | BANGKOK

 

BANGKOK: -- Shops supplying portraits of Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej and royal memorabilia are scrambling to meet demand as mourners flock to buy pictures of the revered monarch days after his death.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949343-thai-king-portrait-vendors-scramble-to-meet-huge-demand/

 

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Woman forced off Bangkok bus, slapped for allegedly insulting late King

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer -

 

A woman is slapped in a video uploaded Monday to Facebook after being forced off a bus for allegedly insulting His Majesty the Late King.

 

BANGKOK — A woman passenger was slapped in the face after being accused of defaming the king and forced off a public bus Monday, an incident captured in a video posted online.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949344-woman-forced-off-bangkok-bus-slapped-for-allegedly-insulting-late-king/

 

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Some smiles amid the grief - sniffer dog on security patrol

 

Picture: Thairath

 

BANGKOK: -- Mourners arriving on river transport to the Sanam Luang area broke out in some welcome smiles this morning.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949346-some-smiles-amid-the-grief-sniffer-dog-on-security-patrol/

 

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Thailand's late king also artist, jazz musician, inventor

By DENIS D. GRAY

 

FILE - In this July 5, 1960, file photo, Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, right, plays the saxophone during a jam session with legendary jazz clarinetist Benny Goodman, left, drummer Gene Krupa, second left, and trombonist Urbie Green in New York. Aside from his kingly duties _ and they were immense _ Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej took time out during his 70-year reign to compose music (and jam with some of the world's jazz legends), build sailing craft (and win an international yachting race), paint surrealistic oils and have some 20 patents registered for an assortment of inventions. (Bureau of the Royal Household via AP, File)

 

BANGKOK (AP) — Aside from his kingly duties — and they were immense — Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej took time during his 70-year reign to compose music (and jam with some of the world's jazz legends), build sailing craft (and win an international yachting race), paint surrealistic oils and have some 20 patents registered for an assortment of inventions.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949348-thailands-late-king-also-artist-jazz-musician-inventor/

 

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Main Sukhothai Loy Krathong event cancelled - but visitors still encouraged to visit province as park charges scrapped

 

Picture: tnamcot

 

SUKHOTHAI: -- The governor of Sukhothai has announced that the province's Loy Krathong candle and light show scheduled for November 10 - 14th has been cancelled.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949350-main-sukhothai-loy-krathong-event-cancelled-but-visitors-still-encouraged-to-visit-province-as-park-charges-scrapped/

 

 

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US election: Donald Trump accusers telling lies, says Melania

 

Melania Trump has insisted that her husband is a "gentleman" and that the women who allege that he sexually assaulted them are lying.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949349-us-election-donald-trump-accusers-telling-lies-says-melania/

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Phuket Governor wants face recognition technology, eight lane checkpoint

The Phuket News

 

Gov Chockchai wants to introduce face recognition technology at the Tha Chatchai checkpoint. Photo: Maraparacc/wikipedia

 

PHUKET: -- The new Phuket Governor is to use existing budget from the OSM Andaman (Andaman provinces group) for face recognition technology to scan drivers and vehicles passing through the Tha Chatchai checkpoint in the north of Phuket.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949351-phuket-governor-wants-face-recognition-technology-eight-lane-checkpoint/

 

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Mosul is more than a potentially climactic military battle

By ROBERT BURNS

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — More is riding on the battle for Mosul than the recapture of the Islamic State group's main stronghold in northern Iraq. Also on the line is the Obama administration's theory that the extremists can be defeated in Iraq, Syria and elsewhere without American ground troops doing the fighting.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949352-mosul-is-more-than-a-potentially-climactic-military-battle/

 

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DPM Somkid wants product prices to be monitored closely

  

BANGKOK, 18 October 2016 (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak wants a team to regulate commodity prices and ensure they remain affordable to consumers. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949353-dpm-somkid-wants-product-prices-to-be-monitored-closely/

 

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Endearing story of the royal family's elephant and his BFF, a dog

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

Photo: Pets in the history/ Facebook

 

BANGKOK: -- When it was time for an elephant from Yala to move into the palace in 1968, King Bhumibol Adulyadej reportedly sent a statement through his servants to also adopt the elephant's best friend, a dog called "Nang Biew," so the animals could be raised together at the palace.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949354-endearing-story-of-the-royal-familys-elephant-and-his-bff-a-dog/

 

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Prayuth makes surprise appointment of Bangkok Governor

By Khaosod English -

 

Aswin Kwanmuang visits Saphan Lek in Bangkok in October 2015.

 

BANGKOK — Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha used his absolute power under Article 44 of the interim constitution Tuesday to appoint a replacement for Gov. Sukhumbhand Paribatra.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949358-prayut-makes-surprise-appointment-of-bangkok-governor/

 

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Despite arrested suspect, sixth homeless murder victim found in Bueng Kum

By Coconuts Bangkok 

 

Photo: Ronn Aldaman/Flickr

 

BANGKOK: -- A homeless man was found dead of an apparent stabbing on Monday morning in Bangkok's Bueng Kum neighborhood. He makes the sixth homeless victim in the last several weeks, despite a Myanmar national named Jimmy, 20, having been arrested for four of those killings earlier this month.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949359-despite-arrested-suspect-sixth-homeless-murder-victim-found-in-bueng-kum/

 

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Illegal Chinese tour guide arrested in Phuket

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Ruikai Chen, 30, (left) is questioned by tourist police at the Phuket Checkpoint. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- A Chinese man was arrested yesterday (Oct 17) for working illegally in Thailand as a tour guide while he was on a tour bus with 26 Chinese tourists heading to Phuket Town.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949360-illegal-chinese-tour-guide-arrested-in-phuket/

 

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Free dyeing stations set up for mourners nationwide

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter -

  

Clothes are dyed Tuesday morning at vocational education offices in Bangkok.

 

BANGKOK — Boiling vats of black dye are being set up nationwide to meet the demand for black clothes during the period of mourning for His Majesty the Late King.

 

Full story:http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949364-free-dyeing-stations-set-up-for-mourners-nationwide/

 

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Govt warns about misinformation on sponsoring Royal Funeral

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter -

 

People line up to pay tribute to His Majesty the Late King at the Grand Palace in Bangkok Monday.

 

BANGKOK — Warnings were made Thursday about online messages soliciting donations to sponsor the funeral of His Majesty the Late King in a program not yet announced by the palace.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949365-govt-warns-about-misinformation-on-sponsoring-royal-funeral/

 

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AP Exclusive: US ignored rising-sea warnings at radar site

By NICK PERRY

 

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The U.S. Air Force is spending nearly $1 billion to build a radar installation that will help keep astronauts and satellites safe by tracking pieces of space junk as small as a baseball. That is, if global warming doesn't get in the way.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949366-ap-exclusive-us-ignored-rising-sea-warnings-at-radar-site/

 

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VIDEO: Mass breakout from Sao Paulo psychiatric prison 

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949367-video-mass-breakout-from-sao-paulo-psychiatric-prison/