THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 9 Nov 2016

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Trump votes in Manhattan as aides claim upset win in sight

Robert Hackwill

 

 

NEW YORK: -- Republican candidate Donald Trump voted with his family in Manhattan, buying candy from a school pupil at the entrance to the polling station and high-fiving a couple of future electors.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952641-trump-votes-in-manhattan-as-aides-claim-upset-win-in-sight/

 

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GOP battles to limit losses, control House for 2 more years

By ALAN FRAM

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans seemed on track to secure two more years of House control in Tuesday's elections but with erosion of their historic majority, leaving hard-line conservatives with added clout to vex party leaders.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952642-gop-battles-to-limit-losses-control-house-for-2-more-years/

 

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Finally, it's Clinton or Trump: Long race ends, voters pick

By JULIE PACE and ROBERT FURLOW

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — America's ugly and unpredictable presidential election entered its final hours Tuesday, with voters flocking to polls to choose between Democrat Hillary Clinton, hoping to become the first woman to serve as commander in chief, and Republican Donald Trump, the billionaire businessman who tapped into a searing strain of economic populism.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952643-finally-its-clinton-or-trump-long-race-ends-voters-pick/

 

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Senate control up for grabs as Democrats seek majority

By ERICA WERNER

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Control of the Senate was up for grabs Tuesday as Republicans' hopes of protecting their narrow majority in an unpredictable election rested on a handful of states that were toss-ups until the end.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952644-senate-control-up-for-grabs-as-democrats-seek-majority/

 

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Nott "graap rot" apologizes to society as PM says "no copycats please"

 

Picture: Daily News

 

BANGKOK: -- The TV celebrity at the centre of the road rage case where he beat up a motorcyclist and made him kowtow (graap) to his scratched car has apologized to society.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952645-nott-graap-rot-apologizes-to-society-as-pm-says-no-copycats-please/

 

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Meet "Jao Yo" the Thai dog who knows no fear!

 

Picture: Daily News

 

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: -- He must be one of the bravest dogs in Thailand - meet Jao Yo who lives in the southern province of Nakorn Sri Thammarat.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952646-meet-jao-yo-the-thai-dog-who-knows-no-fear/

 

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"Road block hero" could face prosecution as Korat police circle the wagons

 

Picture: Daily News

 

KORAT: -- The man who has been hailed as a "road block hero" after he filmed himself live on Facebook telling Korat police what they were doing was illegal is now in hot water.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952647-road-block-hero-could-face-prosecution-as-korat-police-circle-the-wagons/

 

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Swedish tourist dies while diving in Similan Islands

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

KURABURI: -- A 57 year old Swedish tourist died while diving in the Similan Islands on Monday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952650-swedish-tourist-dies-while-diving-in-similan-islands/

 

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LIVE Stream: US Presidential Election 2016 | NBC

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952663-live-stream-us-presidential-election-2016-nbc/

 

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Jackie Chan reflects on 50-year career and honorary Oscar 
SANDY COHEN, AP Entertainment Writer

 

File photo

 

LOS ANGELES (AP) — As an action star, Jackie Chan never expected to get an Oscar.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952676-jackie-chan-reflects-on-50-year-career-and-honorary-oscar/

 

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US ELECTION 2016

 

LIVE: First results from US Presidential Election
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952673-live-first-results-from-us-presidential-election/

 

Live Election Day 2016 CNN Coverage
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952667-live-election-day-2016-cnn-coverage/ 

 

Presidential Election 2016 Results Live Stream | ABC News

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952666-presidential-election-2016-results-live-stream-abc-news/

 

LIVE Stream: US Presidential Election 2016 | NBC

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952663-live-stream-us-presidential-election-2016-nbc/

 

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US Rep. Duckworth unseats Illinois GOP US Sen. Mark Kirk 
SARA BURNETT, Associated Press

 

CHICAGO (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth unseated Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk on Tuesday, delivering a win that her party is banking on as it attempts to retake control of the Senate and becoming the second woman to represent Illinois in the chamber.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952679-thailand-born-tammy-duckworth-unseats-illinois-gop-us-sen-mark-kirk /

 

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Tired of potholes in Thailand? Here’s hoping this new Kia concept car becomes a reality

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Kia has revealed a new extreme SUV that is designed to shuttle skiers up and down mountains using triangular tank tracks.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/tired-of-potholes-in-thailand-heres-hoping-this-new-kia-concept-car-becomes-a-reality/18451/

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No sky lanterns around Mae Fah Luang airport during Nov 13-15

 

 

CHIANG RAI: -- Mae Fah Luang airport in Chiang Rai has issued an announcement asking members of the public not to release sky lanterns during the Loy Krathong or Yeepeng festival between November 13-15 from 9 pm to 1 am of the following day.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952684-no-sky-lanterns-around-mae-fah-luang-airport-during-nov-13-15/

 

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SET falls 10.97 to 1,498.87 at opening /Bangkok Post

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Asian shares tumble as Trump gains 

 

HONG KONG: -- Share benchmarks are tumbling across Asia after Donald Trump gained the lead in electoral votes, with 137 to Hillary Clinton's 104 as of 9:30 p.m. EST (0230 GMT). Markets had opened solidly higher but quickly shed those gains, reflecting investor concern over what a Trump presidency might mean for the economy and trade.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952694-markets-asian-shares-tumble-as-trump-gains /

 

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Election coverage an unexpected thrill ride on TV 
DAVID BAUDER, AP Television Writer

 

NEW YORK (AP) — The presidential contest between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump turned into a made-for-TV thrill ride on Tuesday night — and a stern lesson to journalists to avoid leaping to conclusions.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952695-election-coverage-an-unexpected-thrill-ride-on-tv /

 

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Two last commemorative banknotes up for grabs

  

BANGKOK, 9 November 2016 (NNT) - The last two types of commemorative banknotes will be up for grabs today at 16 banks and financial institutions nationwide. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952698-two-last-commemorative-banknotes-up-for-grabs/

 

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More loans approved to urge farmers to delay selling their crops

 

BANGKOK: -- The government yesterday approved a loan scheme to encourage farmers to delay selling their rice sales until prices moving up.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952700-more-loans-approved-to-urge-farmers-to-delay-selling-their-crops/

 

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Police/military raid sheesha dens in Sukhumvit last night

 

Picture: Daily News

 

BANGKOK: -- A police and military raiding party swooped on shisha restaurants and distributors in upper Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok, last night.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952715-policemilitary-raid-sheesha-dens-in-sukhumvit-last-night/

 

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Auto vendors concerned about FTA with Thailand

AAMIR SHAFAAT KHAN 

 

KARACHI: Auto vendors have shown their discomfort over the ongoing negotiations regarding the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Pakistan and Thailand.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952720-auto-vendors-concerned-about-fta-with-thailand/

 

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Search for missing Russian at Similans enters Day 9

 

 

 The search from missing Russian national Alexey Stashkov enters its ninth day today (Nov 9). Photo: Similan National Park:

 

PHUKET: -- Rescue teams and Marine Police from Phang Nga today are continuing their search for missing Russian national Alexey Stashkov, who disappeared after going for a swim from a friend’s yacht moored off the Similan Islands last week.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952721-search-for-missing-russian-at-similans-enters-day-9/

 

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Highway robbery! Police try to grab driver's mobile as he gathers evidence

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

BANGKOK: -- A tour bus driver who says he was fleeced by a motorcycle cop posted pictures online as the officer tried to grab his phone.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952723-highway-robbery-police-try-to-grab-drivers-mobile-as-he-gathers-evidence/

 

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Controversial video of famous conductor leading his choir to sing royal anthem through turbulence goes viral

By Coconuts Bangkok 

 

 

BANGKOK: -- An attempt to mourn the passing of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej became a controversial topic on social media last night when famous conductor Somtow Sucharitkul led his troop to sing the royal anthem through turbulence.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952726-controversial-video-of-famous-conductor-leading-his-choir-to-sing-royal-anthem-through-turbulence-goes-viral/

 

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Confidence Gives Way To Dread At Bangkok Election Party

By Todd Ruiz, Editor -

   

American expats anxiously watch election results on television Wednesday morning at Roadhouse BBQ restaurant in Bangkok.

 

BANGKOK — They came expecting to put the whole mess behind them. But a world away, it was the Sunshine State that first planted doubts in the early morning optimism at a Bangkok barbecue joint where progressives gathered to watch U.S. election results Wednesday morning.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952728-confidence-gives-way-to-dread-at-bangkok-election-party/

 

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Hundreds of millions of users are ditching Internet Explorer, but why?

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Internet Explorer and Edge has lost an astonishing 331 million users in the last year, new data has revealed.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/hundreds-of-millions-of-users-are-ditching-internet-explorer-but-why/18457/

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Bali police death: Australian woman and British boyfriend face court over alleged murder

Australian Associated Press

 

Sara Connor ‘stressed’ as she and David Taylor face court for first day of their trial over the death of Wayan Sudarsa, whose body was found on a tourist beach

 

BALI: -- Australian woman Sara Connor and her British boyfriend are set to face an Indonesian court for the first time over the alleged murder of a Bali police officer almost three months ago.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952730-bali-police-death-australian-woman-and-british-boyfriend-face-court-over-alleged-murder/

 

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Man murders ex in front of office staff at Bangkok building supply firm

 

Picture: Sanook

 

BANGKOK: -- A man walked into a building supply firm in Samut Prakarn yesterday and shot the owner in the head. She was his ex lover.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952732-man-murders-ex-in-front-of-office-staff-at-bangkok-building-supply-firm/

 

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Nott's restaurant shareholder says she received bomb threats following infamous car crash

By Coconuts Bangkok 

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The owner of Bekku Tonkatsu, a Japanese restaurant in Asoke where "Kowtow to my car" actor Acharanat "Nott" Ariyaritwikol is a major shareholder, said that she has been harassed and threatened through phone calls following the actor's car crash and infamous forced kowtow.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952735-notts-restaurant-shareholder-says-she-received-bomb-threats-following-infamous-car-crash/

 

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Drug hoodlum "Benz Laksi" arrested in northern Bangkok

 

Picture: Daily News

 

BANGKOK: -- Police have announced the arrest of an alleged drug hoodlum wanted for the attempted murder of a man in a Bang Khen restaurant last year.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952740-drug-hoodlum-benz-laksi-arrested-in-northern-bangkok/