THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 8 Nov 2016

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Keeper in a coma after elephant attack in Lampang

 

Picture: Daily News

 

LAMPANG: -- An elephant keeper is fighting for his life in a Lampang hospital after he was stamped on by an elephant in musth.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952472-keeper-in-a-coma-after-elephant-attack-in-lampang/

 

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Banned Taiwan celebrity  caught trying to sneak into Thailand in far south

 

Picture: Sanook

 

SONGKHLA: -- Singer, rapper and model Howard Wang was caught at Sadao immigration in Songkhla on Sunday trying to cross into Thailand from Malaysia.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952473-banned-taiwan-celebrity- caught-trying-to-sneak-into-thailand-in-far-south/

 

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Farming cooperatives to accept pledges of 2 million tonnes of paddy from farmers

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Seventy-three farming cooperatives in 13 provinces are expected to be able to accept pledges of two million tonnes of paddy from farmers worth about 23 billion baht, said agriculture inspector-general Prinya Pergsombat on Monday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952483-farming-cooperatives-to-accept-pledges-of-2-million-tonnes-of-paddy-from-farmers/

 

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Images of Android powered Nokia D1C smartphone leak online

BY STAFF WRITER 

 

 

It’s already November and the eagerly anticipated Android powered Nokia phone that was expected to be released before the end of the year still hasn’t materialised.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/images-of-android-powered-nokia-d1c-smartphone-leak-online/18418/

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Report of different Samsung phone model exploding

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS 

 

 

PARIS (AP) — A Samsung phone user in France says her Galaxy J5 smartphone caught fire and exploded on Sunday. The model is different from the Galaxy Note 7 that has been recalled worldwide.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/report-of-different-samsung-phone-model-exploding/18424/

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It’s almost the end for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1

BY STAFF WRITER 

 

 

There is certainly lots to like about Windows 10, however, the rollout of Microsoft’s new operating system hasn’t been without its problems for some people.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/its-almost-the-end-for-windows-7-and-windows-8-1/18428/

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Australian Senate rejects public vote on gay marriage 

 

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia's Senate on Monday rejected a government plan to hold a public vote on recognizing gay marriage.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952490-australian-senate-rejects-public-vote-on-gay-marriage/

 

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Malindo Air to launch KL-Phuket flights

The Phuket News

 

The Malindo Air Phuket-Kualua Lumpur flights will start on Thursday (Nov 10.) Photo: Boeing

 

BANGKOK: Malaysian carrier Malindo Air will launch regular direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Phuket on Thursday (Nov 10).

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952492-malindo-air-to-launch-kl-phuket-flights/

 

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Samsung unveils new high end Android flip phone

BY STAFF WRITER 

 

 

Just when you thought they were all but a distant memory, Samsung has gone and launched its new high end W2017 Android flip phone.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/samsung-unveils-new-high-end-android-flip-phone/18433/

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Australia expects to resettle hundreds of refugees elsewhere 
ROD McGUIRK, Associated Press

 

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia will find another country to resettle hundreds of asylum seekers now held on poor Pacific islands, a minister said Tuesday as his government planned to banish for life refugees who arrive by boat.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952495-australia-expects-to-resettle-hundreds-of-refugees-elsewhere/

 

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American volunteer medics treat casualties of Mosul combat

By The Associated Press

 

MOSUL, Iraq (AP) — When Iraqi forces pushed into Mosul's urban center last week, Derek Coleman, an American volunteer medic, was among those treating the wounded at a front-line field clinic.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952498-american-volunteer-medics-treat-casualties-of-mosul-combat/

 

 

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US presidential election likely to have affect on ASEAN and Thailand

  

BANGKOK, 8 November 2016 (NNT) - The US presidential election will have various affects on ASEAN and Thailand, whoever comes out as the winner, according economists. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952499-us-presidential-election-likely-to-have-affect-on-asean-and-thailand/

 

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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Spokespeople: Angelina Jolie Pitt and estranged husband Brad Pitt reach custody agreement regarding children

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Early voting: Record levels in 2016 may give Clinton edge 
HOPE YEN, Associated Press

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — A record number of Americans have voted ahead of Election Day, driven by soaring turnout from Latino voters. That could be good news for Hillary Clinton.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952501-early-voting-record-levels-in-2016-may-give-clinton-edge/

 

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Snake on a plane: Live reptile intrudes on flight in Mexico

 

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Passengers on a commercial flight in Mexico were given a start when a serpent slithered into the cabin in a scene straight out of the Hollywood thriller "Snakes on a Plane."

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952502-snake-on-a-plane-live-reptile-intrudes-on-flight-in-mexico/

 

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Video of farang involved in Bangkok road rage incident goes viral

 

Image: video screenshot

 

'Graap-gate!' Now farang gets in on the act in 'Wai-gate!'

 

BANGKOK: -- Following "Graap-gate" -  the road rage incident where a Thai celeb made a motorcyclist kowtow to his car - comes a racked off foreigner jumping on the bandwagon.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952504-video-of-farang-involved-in-bangkok-road-rage-incident-goes-viral/

 

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Laos moves ahead with plan for third contentious Mekong dam 
STEPHEN WRIGHT, Associated Press

 

VIENTIANE: -- Laos has notified its Southeast Asian neighbors that it's moving ahead with a third contentious hydro dam on the Mekong River's mainstream.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952505-laos-moves-ahead-with-plan-for-third-contentious-mekong-dam /

 

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Tak logistics operators to explore routes to Myanmar's Yangon next month

  

TAK, 8 November 2016, (NNT) - Tak Transportation Association will discuss the direction of local logistics business in the era of ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) during the the annual meeting scheduled for December 1st. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952507-tak-logistics-operators-to-explore-routes-to-myanmars-yangon-next-month/

 

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Thai jasmine rice and cassava are still in high global demand

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Ministry of Commerce is now launching a campaign to promote Thai rice and cassava with confidence of the high global demand of the two potential crops.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952508-thai-jasmine-rice-and-cassava-are-still-in-high-global-demand/

 

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"Reports of his death are greatly exaggerated!" Thaksin lives, says daughter

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

BANGKOK: -- Reports from the UK that former PM Thaksin Shinawatra is dead are just clickbait.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952509-reports-of-his-death-are-greatly-exaggerated-thaksin-lives-says-daughter/

 

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Russian tourist dies after Bang Tao swim

Phuket Gazette

 

          

Mr Agapov, a Russian man on holiday with his wife, died shortly after a rescue attempt by lifeguards. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

PHUKET: -- A Russian tourist who went swimming at Bang Tao Beach yesterday evening was pronounced dead shortly after lifeguards pulled him from the sea.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952512-russian-tourist-dies-after-bang-tao-swim/
 

 

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Phuket migrant worker gives birth in car

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The baby boy was born on the back seat of a Toyota Vios. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- Rescue workers from Srisoonthorn Municipality and Kusoldhram arrived to Soi Koh Kaew 24 off Thepkrassatri Rd after they were notified at 6pm that there was a woman inside a vehicle ready to give birth.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952515-phuket-migrant-worker-gives-birth-in-car/

 

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Foreign countries have better understanding on Thailand’s effort to bring lese majeste offenders back for trial

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Justice Minister Gen Phaiboon Khumchaya said today that foreign countries have now gained better understanding of Thailand's effort to curb lese majeste offences and to bring Thai offenders back for legal procedures in the country.

 

He said that recent meetings with several Thai diplomats stationed overseas had revealed that several countries have more understanding of the effort of the Thai government to bring Thai violators of Article 112 who are still at large or who are taking refuge overseas back for trial.

 

Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/foreign-countries-have-better-understanding-on-thailands-effort-to-bring-lese-majeste-offenders-back-for-trial/

 

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Police checkpoints: activist gets result and police go home with their cones

 

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KORAT: -- A Thai activist who is determined to stop police setting up illegal road blocks to fleece motorists has got more good results.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952517-police-checkpoints-activist-gets-result-and-police-go-home-with-their-cones/

 

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Thai/US teenager: Please help me find my American dad

 

Picture: Sanook

 

BANGKOK: -- A Thai/US teenager has appealed to the Paweena Foundation for help in finding his long lost dad, an American citizen.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952526-thaius-teenager-please-help-me-find-my-american-dad/

 

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Duterte orders rifle deal scrapped

 

 

MANILA: -- The Philippine National Police was ordered by President Rodrigo Duterte to scrap its rifle deal with the United States days after the US State Department halted the deal due to concern over human rights violations in the Philippines, The Manila Times Online reported on Tuesday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952527-duterte-orders-rifle-deal-with-us-scrapped/

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Clinton calls for a united America ahead of vote

 

 

PHILADELPHIA: -- President Barack Obama joined the Clinton family and his wife at a massive party rally in Philadelphia on the eve of election day.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952530-clinton-calls-for-a-united-america-ahead-of-vote/

 

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New York ahead of 'decision day'

 

 

NEW YORK: -- One of the most aggressive US presidential campaigns in modern times has certainly produced strong opinions on both sides of the political divide. Euronews asked people in New York who they were supporting and why.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952531-new-york-ahead-of-decision-day/

 

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Clinton wins early vote in tiny New Hampshire town

 

DIXVILLE, NEW HAMPSHIRE – Hillary Clinton is off to a very early lead in the 2016 presidential election, winning over the voters of Dixville, New Hampshire, by a 4-2 margin over Donald Trump.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952533-clinton-wins-early-vote-in-tiny-new-hampshire-town/