THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 30 Oct 2016

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Indians edge Cubs 1-0 at Wrigley Field for 2-1 Series lead

ANDREW SELIGMAN, AP Sports Writer

 

CHICAGO (AP) — Cody Allen, Andrew Miller and the Cleveland Indians crashed a Wrigley Field party 71 years in the making.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951055-indians-edge-cubs-1-0-at-wrigley-field-for-2-1-series-lead/

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The week that was in Thailand news: Tales of the expected and unexpected

 

 

Whilst old hands in Thailand are wont to say “I told you so” and “of course that was going to happen” there are still many things that happen in the kingdom that beggar belief surprising long termers as much as newbies. And this week was no different to any other.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951067-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-tales-of-the-expected-and-unexpected/

 

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Phuket Airport Domestic Terminal to undergo year-long renovations, travel delays expected

 

 

PHUKET: Parts of the Phuket International Airport (PIA) Domestic Terminal will be closed over the next year as renovations are undertaken, officials announced yesterday (Oct 28), and advised travellers to arrive early for their domestic flights.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951089-phuket-airport-domestic-terminal-to-undergo-year-long-renovations-travel-delays-expected/

 

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Foreign media reports on Thai prisoners honoring HM

Na-ark Rojanasuvan

 

PHATHUM THANI, 29th October 2016, (NNT) - Foreign media has reported that Pathum Thani provincial prison recently held an event for prisoners to express their love and loyalty to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej who passed away on October 13th, 2016.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951090-foreign-media-reports-on-thai-prisoners-honoring-hm/

 

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PM: Govt implements HM's Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in its 20-year strategy

Na-ark Rojanasuvan

 

BANGKOK, 29 October 2016, (NNT) - According to the Prime Minister, the government is implementing His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in the national 20-year strategy.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951092-pm-govt-implements-hms-sufficiency-economy-philosophy-in-its-20-year-strategy/

 

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Residents advised to be on alert for flash floods as heavy rain continues 

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

 

PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Theera Anansaereewittaya ordered officials this morning (Oct 29) to be on 24-hour alert and be prepared to handle floods following heavy downpours last night which caused minor havoc across Phuket.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951093-residents-advised-to-be-on-alert-for-flash-floods-as-heavy-rain-continues/

 

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Traffic choked up as landslide fells utility poles, trees

Chutharat Plerin

 

 

PHUKET: A landslide, following torrential rains last night (story here), caused several power poles and trees to fall in Patong this afternoon.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951095-traffic-choked-up-as-landslide-fells-utility-poles-trees/

 

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Chinese Coast Guard vessels leave Panatag shoal

 

 

Chinese Coast Guard ships have left the waters around Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal and Filipino fishermen have been fishing in the area in the past three days without any interference from the Chinese, presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella told the media on Friday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951097-chinese-coast-guard-vessels-leave-panatag-shoal/

 

 

 

 

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Malaysia to buy fast patrol vessels from China

 

 

Malaysia will sign an agreement to buy navy vessels from China when Prime Minister Najib Razak visits Beijing next week, New Straits Times Online reported on Friday quoting the Defence Ministry.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951098-malaysia-to-buy-fast-patrol-vessels-from-china/

 

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All boats are banned from Balihai pier in Pattaya as of November 1

 

 

PATTAYA:-- Beginning on November 1, all boats will not be allowed to dock at Laem Balihai pier in Pattaya.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951099-all-boats-are-banned-from-balihai-pier-in-pattaya-as-of-november-1/

 

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Mourners Unazed By Long Wait To Pay Respects To King

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

An officer explains what is not allowed inside the Grand Palace on Saturday in Bangkok.

 

BANGKOK — To describe the lines outside the Grand Palace on Saturday as very long would be an understatement.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951100-mourners-unazed-by-long-wait-to-pay-respects-to-king/

 

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Train travel on southern line available for mourners of HM the late King

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

SONGKHLA, 29 October 2016 (NNT) – Train services on the southern line operated by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) are now running with more carriages to shuttle more passengers to Bangkok to mourn His Majesty the late King.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951101-train-travel-on-southern-line-available-for-mourners-of-hm-the-late-king/ 

 

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Measures in place to ensure orderliness of mourners at Grand Palace

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

BANGKOK, 29 October 2016 (NNT) – The government has established measures to take care of the general public who wish to pay homage before the royal urn of the late King Rama IX at the Grand Palace from 29 October.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951102-measures-in-place-to-ensure-orderliness-of-mourners-at-grand-palace/

 

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Shaolin temple pays respects to HM

Na-ark Rojanasuvan

 

BANGKOK, 29 October 2016, (NNT) - The Shaolin Temple recently organized a ceremony to pay respects to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951104-shaolin-temple-pays-respects-to-hm/

 

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BRH: Organizations allowed to co-host royal funeral rites

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

BANGKOK, 29 October 2016 (NNT) – Permissions are granted for members of the royal family, senior government officials, government agencies and private companies to co-host the royal funeral rites of the late King Rama IX after the 50th day of the ceremony, according to the Bureau of the Royal Household.

 

Full story:  http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951105-brh-organizations-allowed-to-co-host-royal-funeral-rites/

 

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Situation around Grand Palace remains orderly

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

BANGKOK, 29 October 2016 (NNT) – Areas around the Grand Palace today are in orderly fashion as officials continue to provide conveniences to mourners of the late His Majesty the King.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951106-situation-around-grand-palace-remains-orderly/

 

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Large number of people travel by boat to Sanam Luang to mourn late HM the King

supawadee wangsri

 

BANGKOK, 29 October 2016 (NNT) – Many people travel by boat to Sanam Luang to mourn the late His Majesty the King while the navy and the Central Investigation Bureau provide free transports to facilitate the public.

 

Full story:

 

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New Zealand Ambassador distributes 5,000 New Zealand apples to mourners

supawadee wangsri

 

BANGKOK, 29 October 2016 (NNT) – The New Zealand Ambassador to Thailand and his family today distributed 5,000 New Zealand apples to the public coming to mourn the passing of His Majesty the late King.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951108-new-zealand-ambassador-distributes-5000-new-zealand-apples-to-mourners/

 

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Belgium signs the CETA deal

Catherine Hardy

 

 

Belgium’s foreign minister finally signs the CETA deal on behalf of his country.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951109-belgium-signs-the-ceta-deal/

 

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The fight for Mosul moves closer to Tal Afar

 

 

Iranian-backed Shia militia groups in Iraq say they have launched an offensive against ISIL strongholds west of Mosul.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951110-the-fight-for-mosul-moves-closer-to-tal-afar/

 

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Socialist Party abstentions see Mariano Rajoy re-elected Prime Minister of Spain

 

 

Mariano Rajoy, Spain’s embattled Popular Party leader, has been re-elected prime minister after two inconclusive elections and ten months of political stalemate.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951111-socialist-party-abstentions-see-mariano-rajoy-re-elected-prime-minister-of-spain/

 

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Witnesses: Bomb blasts kill 9 in northeastern Nigerian city

HARUNA UMAR, Associated Press

 

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — Twin explosions from female suicide bombers suspected to be with Boko Haram killed nine people and injured 24 in Nigeria's northeastern city of Maiduguri on Saturday morning, officials and witnesses said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951112-witnesses-bomb-blasts-kill-9-in-northeastern-nigerian-city/

 

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Clinton pushes back against 'unprecedented' new FBI review

JULIE PACE, Associated Press
KEN THOMAS, Associated Press

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Hillary Clinton lashed out Saturday at the FBI's handling of a new email review, leading a chorus of Democratic leaders who declared the bureau's actions just days before the election "unprecedented" and "deeply troubling." Emboldened Republican rival Donald Trump seized on the reignited email controversy, hoping to raise new doubts about Clinton's trustworthiness.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951114-clinton-pushes-back-against-unprecedented-new-fbi-review/

 

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Movies, zombies, Halloween changing Mexico's Day of the Dead

MARK STEVENSON, Associated Press

 

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hollywood movies, zombie shows, Halloween and even politics are fast changing Mexico's Day of the Dead celebrations, which traditionally consisted of quiet family gatherings at the graves of their departed loved ones bringing them music, drink and conversation.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951115-movies-zombies-halloween-changing-mexicos-day-of-the-dead/

 

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Higuain fires Juventus to 2-1 win over former side Napoli

DANIELLA MATAR, Associated Press

 

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Gonzalo Higuain scored a record 36 league goals for Napoli last season, and on Saturday he scored his first goal against it, helping Juventus to a 2-1 win over his former team.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951116-higuain-fires-juventus-to-2-1-win-over-former-side-napoli/

 

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Ronaldo scores 3 in Madrid win, Barca & Atletico keep pace

JOSEPH WILSON, Associated Press

 

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty kick but scored three times to restore his touch and help Real Madrid increase its lead of the Spanish league on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951117-ronaldo-scores-3-in-madrid-win-barca-atletico-keep-pace/

 

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Lyon striker Lacazette scores 2 to take pressure off coach

JEROME PUGMIRE, AP Sports Writer

 

PARIS (AP) — Alexandre Lacazette scored twice to pass the 100-goal mark for Lyon and take some pressure off his coach in a much-needed 2-1 win at Toulouse in the French league on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951118-lyon-striker-lacazette-scores-2-to-take-pressure-off-coach/

 

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Four-goal Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool leading way in EPL 

ROB HARRIS, AP Global Soccer Writer

 

LONDON (AP) — Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool matched each other with four-goal wins and only goal difference separated them at the top of the English Premier League on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951120-four-goal-man-city-arsenal-liverpool-leading-way-in-epl/

 

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Schalke hold Dortmund 0-0 in Bundesliga's Ruhr derby 

CIARAN FAHEY, Associated Press

 

BERLIN (AP) — Schalke held Borussia Dortmund to a scoreless draw in the 171st Ruhr derby, ensuring its bitter rival's winless streak in the Bundesliga stretched to four games on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951122-schalke-hold-dortmund-0-0-in-bundesligas-ruhr-derby/

 

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Liverpool beats Palace 4-2 to stay among EPL pacesetters 

 

LONDON (AP) — Liverpool compensated for its defensive errors with a fine attacking display to beat Crystal Palace 4-2 and remain among the leading pack in the English Premier League on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/951123-liverpool-beats-palace-4-2-to-stay-among-epl-pacesetters/