THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 5 Nov 2016

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Last Calls: Bangkok vows to remove all phone booths in the city by December

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

 

Photo: Nist6dh/ Flickr

 

It will soon be incredibly difficult to find payphones in Bangkok during emergencies as Bangkok Metropolitan Administration plans to wipe out all remaining phone booths in the city by December.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952023-last-calls-bangkok-vows-to-remove-all-phone-booths-in-the-city-by-december/

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Fire in Bangkok’s Bang Rak Injures 1 Woman

By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter

 

Photo: 3ho8 / Twitter

 

BANGKOK — A woman was being treated for burns after a fire broke out Friday afternoon near the Russian Embassy in Bangkok.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952040-fire-in-bangkok’s-bang-rak-injures-1-woman/

 

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One dead, twenty injured in Surat Thani-Phuket bus crash

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The driver of the bus, Mr Pramuan Mandee, 39, said he lost control of the bus due to bad weather conditions. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: At least one person has died and over 20 injured when a Surat-Phuket bus missed a bend and flipped on Phetkasem Rd in front of Thai Muang Hospital in Phang Nga this afternoon.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952041-one-dead-twenty-injured-in-surat-thani-phuket-bus-crash/

 

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EU committee on fisheries in Thailand to assess IUU fishing progress

 

 

BANGKOK:-- The European Parliament Committee on Fisheries has completed its four-day visit of Thailand on Friday to assess whether Thailand has made any progress on (IUU) illegal, unreported, unregulated fishing before deciding to lift or maintain the yellow card slapped on Thailand.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952042-eu-committee-on-fisheries-in-thailand-to-assess-iuu-fishing-progress/

 

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200-year old Makamong tree felled by illegal loggers

 

 

Illegal loggers have felled a huge 200-year old Makamong tree in Mae Ngao national park in Ngao district of Lampang.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952043-200-year-old-makamong-tree-felled-by-illegal-loggers/

 

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PM tells politicians not to exploit farmers’ hardship to upstage themselves

 

 

BANGKOK:-- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha asked politicians not to upstage themselves by buying rice from farmers in front of the media, but should be sincere in helping them.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952044-pm-tells-politicians-not-to-exploit-farmers’-hardship-to-upstage-themselves/

 

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Northeast to experience cold weather next week

 

 

The Northeast will first experience cold weather next week followed by the North, the central and eastern regions with temperature expected to dip 3-5 degree Celsius, according to the Meteorological Department.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952045-northeast-to-experience-cold-weather-next-week/

 

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Petchaburi municipal area to return to normal next week

 

 

Water level in the Petchaburi river is expected to drop below its banks on Saturday and flood situation in Petchaburi township will become normal in the next three days after four days of flooding, according to the forecast of the provincial irrigation unit.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952046-petchaburi-municipal-area-to-return-to-normal-next-week/

 

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EHIA studies bog down Thai-Chinese high-speed train project

 

 

BANGKOK:-- The Thai-Chinese high-speed train project has bogged down because the project has failed the environmental and health impacts assessment studies, said Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha on Friday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952047-ehia-studies-bog-down-thai-chinese-high-speed-train-project/

 

 

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Russian National Unity Day brings celebration but also controversy

Seamus Kearney

 

 

A controversial statue of the prince who brought Christianity to the precursor of the Russian state has been unveiled by President Putin.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952048-russian-national-unity-day-brings-celebration-but-also-controversy/

 

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US election: campaign heads into final weekend

 

 

The ongoing soap opera of the US presidential election is heading into its final weekend. Precious time for the candidates to convince any remaining undecided voters, who have until Tuesday to cast their ballots. Euronews’ Mark Davis spoke to our Washington correspondent Stefan Grobe to get the latest on the race for the White House.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952050-us-election-campaign-heads-into-final-weekend/

 

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Turkey rocked by protests after high-profile arrests

Catherine Hardy

 

 

Police have fired tear gas to disperse crowds of demonstrators in Istanbul.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952052-turkey-rocked-by-protests-after-high-profile-arrests/

 

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Immovable Daniel Ortega favourite for re-election as Nicaragua's president

Robert Hackwill

 

 

On Sunday Nicaragua is going to elect a new president and renew its parliament. Except it won’t. It is likely to be the same old faces that have dominated the country’s politics since 1979 when the Somoza political dynasty that had imposed dictatorship since 1936 was overthrown.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952053-immovable-daniel-ortega-favourite-for-re-election-as-nicaraguas-president/

 

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Indonesia president: Political meddling behind Jakarta clash

NINIEK KARMINI, Associated Press
DITA ALANGKARA, Associated Press

 

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia's president blamed political meddling for violence in the capital Jakarta on Friday that killed one person and injured seven following a protest by hard-line Muslims demanding the arrest of the city's minority-Christian governor for alleged blasphemy.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952054-indonesia-president-political-meddling-behind-jakarta-clash/

 

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Heavy fighting as Iraqi troops drive deeper into Mosul

QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA, Associated Press
SUSANNAH GEORGE, Associated Press

 

MOSUL, Iraq (AP) — Iraqi special forces launched a two-pronged assault deeper into Mosul's urban center on Friday, unleashing the most intense street battles against Islamic State militants since the offensive began nearly three weeks ago.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952055-heavy-fighting-as-iraqi-troops-drive-deeper-into-mosul/

 

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State, private sectors come to the aid of rice farmers amid falling prices

By BUSINESS REPORTERS 
THE NATION 

 

Farmers in Udon Thani sell packs of rice directly to the public at a market, generating an enthusiastic response from consumers.

 

STATE AND PRIVATE agencies have stepped in to help rice farmers sell their produce amid falling prices, while major retailers are allocating space to farmers free of charge to sell their produce directly to consumers.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952057-state-private-sectors-come-to-the-aid-of-rice-farmers-amid-falling-prices/

 

 

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Academics suggest cut in rice production

By Pratch Rujivanarom 
The Nation

 

 

Long-term solution needed and subsidies not enough to solve annual problem

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952058-academics-suggest-cut-in-rice-production/

 

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Security concerns prompt compulsory ID checks around Grand Palace

By Jakrawan Salaytoo 
The Nation 

 

 

MOURNERS WILL have to produce their national identity cards as police have imposed a security ring with checkpoints around the Grand Palace in a bid to curb |pickpockets and prevent homeless people from mingling with crowds to take advantage of free food.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952061-security-concerns-prompt-compulsory-id-checks-around-grand-palace/

 

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Thai energy drinks firm Carabao to sponsor EFL Cup 

 

The English Football League (EFL) has agreed a three year deal with Carabao to sponsor the EFL Cup.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952062-thai-energy-drinks-firm-carabao-to-sponsor-efl-cup/

 

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Thailand still expects 32.4 million tourist arrivals this year

By Reuters 

 

Photo: Lawrence Goh/Flickr

 

BANGKOK:-- Thailand still expects to reach its forecast of 32.4 million visitors this year, the tourism and sports minister said on Friday, a target that was revised lower in early October.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952063-thailand-still-expects-324-million-tourist-arrivals-this-year/

 

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Everything You Were Afraid to Ask About Thai Rice Subsidies

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter

 

 

BANGKOK — When the military government approved spending at least 20 billion baht to guarantee prices for rice farmers, two questions were raised: How did it differ from the subsidy program that lost billions under Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, and how would it succeed this time?

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952066-everything-you-were-afraid-to-ask-about-thai-rice-subsidies/

 

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Bangkok Cops Investigated For Allegedly Kicking Gambler to Death (Video)

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

An officer takes notes Wednesday morning at the spot where Don Daengchantip, 34, was allegedly beaten to death in Bangkok.
 
BANGKOK — Police on Friday said an investigation was being launched into a group of policemen who during the course of a raid on a gambling den were seen kicking a suspect senseless who later died of his injuries.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952067-bangkok-cops-investigated-for-allegedly-kicking-gambler-to-death-video/

 

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Video: Was the young kid driving the car?

 

 

A video of a car that appears to be being driven by a young boy has caused a lot of consternation online.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952078-video-was-the-young-kid-driving-the-car/

 

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Video: Glimpse of the future - from Pattaya to Hua Hin in one hour

 

 

A promotional video gives a glimpse into the future for potential travelers between Pattaya and Hua Hin.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952088-video-glimpse-of-the-future-from-pattaya-to-hua-hin-in-one-hour/

 

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Sanam Luang pickpocket meets the police chief

 

Image: Daily News

 

A Sanam Luang pickpocket preying on mourners was exposed in a policesting on Friday evening.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952091-sanam-luang-pickpocket-meets-the-police-chief/

 

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TDRI researcher urges research to improve rice species

 

 

BANGKOK:-- A former president of Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) has urged the government to conduct a research and development of rice genus to increase values in the long run.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952093-tdri-researcher-urges-research-to-improve-rice-species/ 

 

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ISIL claims Diyarbakir bombing days after 'al-Baghdadi urged attacks on Turkey'

 

 

ISIL has claimed responsibility for a deadly car bomb attack in Diyarbakir, southeast Turkey, according to a statement by its Amaq news agency.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952095-isil-claims-diyarbakir-bombing-days-after-al-baghdadi-urged-attacks-on-turkey/

 

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Sting concert for reopening of the Bataclan, site of Paris terror attacks

Seamus Kearney

 

 

It has been announced that the music star Sting will perform a concert for the reopening of the Bataclan venue, where dozens of people died in the Paris terrorist attacks.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952096-sting-concert-for-reopening-of-the-bataclan-site-of-paris-terror-attacks/

 

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Clinton's campaign taps star power as Trump goes it alone

LISA LERER, Associated Press
JILL COLVIN, Associated Press

 

CLEVELAND (AP) — Hillary Clinton dispatched musical and political celebrities across battleground states Friday to try to energize Democrats in what's become an increasingly competitive race. Donald Trump, meanwhile, defended his go-it-alone approach.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952098-clintons-campaign-taps-star-power-as-trump-goes-it-alone/

 

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Spain's new cabinet is sworn in

Catherine Hardy

 

 

The new cabinet of Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has been sworn in.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952102-spains-new-cabinet-is-sworn-in/