THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 23 Oct 2016

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Tribal villagers mourn late King

Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

PHETCHABUN, 22 October 2016 (NNT) – Tribal villagers in northern provinces this week held a religious ceremony to grieve and express condolences over the passing of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949975-tribal-villagers-mourn-late-king/

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The week that was in Thailand news: Emotions run high as black and white gives way to some color

 

 

As the country continued to grieve the passing of His Majesty the King, emotions ran high as the Thai people began to come to terms with the loss of the beloved monarch.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950005-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-emotions-run-high-as-black-and-white-gives-way-to-some-color/

 

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Yasothorn based German man sets off on 500 km odyssey to Bangkok - on foot.

 

Image: Sanook

 

A 58 year old German man has set off for Bangkok on foot to pay his respects to His Majesty the departed king Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950014-yasothorn-based-german-man-sets-off-on-500-km-odyssey-to-bangkok-on-foot/

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Now that's devotion - tears of joy as Granddad Parn reaches the palace

 

Image: Daily News

 

Emotions were high as 84 year old "Granddad Parn" reached the Grand Palace yesterday after his epic journey from Buriram in a samlor.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950010-now-thats-devotion-tears-of-joy-as-granddad-parn-reaches-the-palace/

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Brothers murdered Kanchanaburi man over 3,000 baht debt

 

Image: Daily News

 

Two brothers have been charged with murder over the death of a man in Kanchanaburi last month.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950012-brothers-murdered-kanchanaburi-man-over-3000-baht-debt/

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Senior cop shoots himself in front of Sakorn Nakorn station

 

Image: Daily News

 

A single shot rang out in front of Phanna Nikom police station in Sakon Nakorn yesterday morning.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950016-senior-cop-shoots-himself-in-front-of-sakorn-nakorn-station/

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Remote locking of cars fails to work - Police now warn Kamphaengphet motorists

 

Image: Manager

 

Police in Kamphaengphet have warned motorists to lock their cars manually after remote controls in the area mysteriously failed to work.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950015-remote-locking-of-cars-fails-to-work-police-now-warn-kamphaengphet-motorists/

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RID chief presides over mourning rites at Khao Tao reservoir in Hua Hin

Phanthikarn Phetnarin

 

BANGKOK, 22 October 2016 (NNT) - Royal Irrigation Department Director General Sanchai Ketworachai led members of the public in the mourning of the late His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Khao Tao reservoir in Hua Hin, Prachuab Khirikhan, which is the country's first water resource development project under an initiative of the late monarch.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950022-rid-chief-presides-over-mourning-rites-at-khao-tao-reservoir-in-hua-hin/

 

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Public Relations Dept and Google open online mournful notes for late His Majesty the King

Phanthikarn Phetnarin

 

 

BANGKOK, 22 October 2016 (NNT) - The Department of Public Relations and Google (Thailand) are allowing the general public in Thailand and other countries around the world to make online mournful notes for the late His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej via www.prd.go.th.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950023-public-relations-dept-and-google-open-online-mournful-notes-for-late-his-majesty-the-king/ 

 

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Officials unable to save dolphin rescued from Phuket beach

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Photo: Patong Municipality and VR Patong

 

A bottlenouse dolphin which was rescued from the shore of Patong Beach today (October 22) died whilst being taken to the Phuket Marine Biology Centre (PMBC).

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950024-officials-unable-to-save-dolphin-rescued-from-phuket-beach/

 

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Laguna Phuket Triathlon to go ahead as planned

Phuket Gazette

 

This year's Laguna Phuket Triathlon has been given the go-ahead by provincial authorities. Photo: Gazette file

 

PHUKET: Organizers of the Laguna Phuket Triathlon 2016 today confirmed that the annual international race is to go ahead as planned on Sunday, November 20.

 

Full story: 

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Premier thanks people for singing royal anthem in magnificent fashion

Phanthikarn Phetnarin

 

 

BANGKOK, 22 October 2016 (NNT) - Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has thanked the people and organizers for performing the royal anthem in magnificent and impressive fashion at Sanam Luang ground today.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950026-premier-thanks-people-for-singing-royal-anthem-in-magnificent-fashion/

 

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Mourners urged to make travel plans to Grand Palace and Sanam Luang

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

BANGKOK, 22 October 2016 (NNT) – Bangkok Governor Asawin Kwanmuang called on the general public who wish to mourn the late His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the Grand Palace to make a travel plan amidst a huge number of people there.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950028-mourners-urged-to-make-travel-plans-to-grand-palace-and-sanam-luang/

 

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Many people flock to sign condolence books for His Majesty the late King

supawadee wangsri

 

BANGKOK, 22 October 2016 (NNT) – Many people have flocked to express their condolences for His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Sahathai Samakhom Pavilion inside the Grand Palace.

 

Full story:  http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950029-many-people-flock-to-sign-condolence-books-for-his-majesty-the-late-king/

 

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HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn bestows food, drinks to mourners at Sanam Luang

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

BANGKOK, 22 October 2016 (NNT) – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn has bestowed food and drinks to mourners waiting to pay homage to the late His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

Full story:  http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950030-hrh-crown-prince-maha-vajiralongkorn-bestows-food-drinks-to-mourners-at-sanam-luang/

 

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Local, provincial authorities to provide conveniences to people traveling to mourn late His Majesty the King

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK, 22 October 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry of Interior has ordered provincial governors, district chiefs, village headsmen and local administrators to arrange plans for the people traveling to Bangkok to pay homage to the late His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950031-local-provincial-authorities-to-provide-conveniences-to-people-traveling-to-mourn-late-his-majesty-the-king/ 

 

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Minister Kobkarn talks to foreigners around the funeral venue

Na-ark Rojanasuvan

 

BANGKOK, 22 October 2016, (NNT) - The Minister of Tourism and Sports talked to foreign visitors roaming around Sanam Luang and the nearby Royal Rattanakosin Hotel, while herself distributing free drinking water today.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950032-minister-kobkarn-talks-to-foreigners-around-the-funeral-venue/

 

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Sorrow grips people attending singing event for the King

Na-ark Rojanasuvan

 

 

BANGKOK, 22 October 2016 (NNT) - Sorrow gripped people attending the weekend singing event for His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950033-sorrow-grips-people-attending-singing-event-for-the-king/ 

 

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Mourners advised to use public transports to ease traffic congestion

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK, 22 October 2016 (NNT) – The Metropolitan Police have suggested the people traveling to the Grand Palace to pay homage to the late King Rama IX that they use public transportation instead of private vehicles to help ease traffic congestion in the area.

 

Full story:  http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950034-mourners-advised-to-use-public-transports-to-ease-traffic-congestion/

 

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Thais nationwide continue mourning the late King Bhumibol

Kitti Cheevasittiyanon

 

BANGKOK, 23 October 2016 (NNT) - Thais across the country continue to attend various mourning events for the late HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

Full story:  http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950035-thais-nationwide-continue-mourning-the-late-king-bhumibol/

 

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PMO permanent secretary visits officials providing conveniences to mourners around Grand Palace

supawadee wangsri

 

 

BANGKOK, 22 October 2016 (NNT) - Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Permanent Secretary Jirachai Moonthongroy visited and provided morale support to the authorities around the Grand Palace.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950036-pmo-permanent-secretary-visits-officials-providing-conveniences-to-mourners-around-grand-palace/ 

 

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Books related to late monarch quickly snapped up at Book Expo Thailand

Kitti Cheevasittiyanon

 

BANGKOK, 23 October 2016 (NNT) - Thais have been snapping up any books, which are known to include stories about HM the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, at a major book fair in Bangkok.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950037-books-related-to-late-monarch-quickly-snapped-up-at-book-expo-thailand/

 

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Authorities assist mourners traveling to Grand Palace

Kitti Cheevasittiyanon

 

BANGKOK, 23 October 2016 (NNT) - Authorities have been working around the clock to ensure orderliness around Sanam Luang as mourners have continued visiting the Grand Palace to pay respects to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950038-authorities-assist-mourners-traveling-to-grand-palace/

 

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26 injured after roof sliced off London bus

Catherine Hardy

 

 

26 people have been injured when a double-decker bus crashed into a railway bridge in London.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950039-26-injured-after-roof-sliced-off-london-bus/

 

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19 killed in Russian helicopter crash

Catherine Hardy

 

 

A helicopter has crashed in northern Siberia, with the loss of 19 people on board.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950040-19-killed-in-russian-helicopter-crash/

 

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German police suspected of involvement in far right group

 

 

After the shooting dead of a police officer by a member of the far right Reichsburger group in Bavaria on Wednesday, the authorities have admitted that they’re investigating whether four police officers are themselves Reichsburger members.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950042-german-police-suspected-of-involvement-in-far-right-group/

 

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US election result will be like ''Brexit Times Five'', Trump says.

 

 

He may be down in the polls but Donald Trump has told supporters that the US election will be like ‘Brexit times five’‘

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950043-us-election-result-will-be-like-brexit-times-five-trump-says/

 

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Duterte backpedals on wanting to weaken Philippines' US relationship

 

 

The Philippine’s colourful President Rodrigo Duterte has returned home after his three-day trip to China to tell waiting reporters that he did not tell his Chinese hosts that his nation was to sever ties with America.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950046-duterte-backpedals-on-wanting-to-weaken-philippines-us-relationship/

 

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Venezuela's opposition accuses government of ''coup''

 

 

In Venezuela, the opposition has accused the government of staging a coup after their bid to hold a referendum to remove President Nicolas Maduro was suspended.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950047-venezuelas-opposition-accuses-government-of-coup/

 

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Saving CETA - emergency meetings held in Brussels

Catherine Hardy

 

 

Emergency meetings are being held in Brussels to try and pull a landmark EU free trade deal back from the brink of collapse.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/950048-saving-ceta-emergency-meetings-held-in-brussels/