THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 10 Nov 2016

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British pedophile was recently working in Thailand again after legal name change let him get teaching jobs

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

All photos: courtesy of The Sun

 

A British pedophile, who has been kicked out of Thailand before and served time in prison for molesting children in the country, was recently back in the kingdom — teaching kids again using a new name and new passport!

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952781-british-pedophile-was-recently-working-in-thailand-again-after-legal-name-change-let-him-get-teaching-jobs/

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Thailand can expect less interest from President Trump,  academics say

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

President-elect Donald Trump speaks during an election night rally on Wednesday in New York. Photo: Evan Vucci / Associated Press

 

BANGKOK — The United States under President-elect Donald Trump will likely pay less attention to human rights and the restoration of democracy in Thailand, relieving pressure on its military regime, two political scientists said Wednesday.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952794-thailand-can-expect-less-interest-from-president-trump- academics-say/

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Somkid believes Donald Trump's presidency will not much affect Thai economy

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak is confident that the Thai economy may not be affected much with Donal Trump as the new president of the United States.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952827-somkid-believes-donald-trumps presidency-will-not-much-affect-thai-economy/

 

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High court rejects suspended jailterm

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Supreme Court has rejected a request for suspended jailterm of a woman who was sentenced to one-year imprisonment for ramming her pick-up truck into a father and his 5-year old daughter, killing the former and seriously injuring the latter.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952828-high-court-rejects-suspended-jailterm/

 

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PM insists farmers will live a better live in five years

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha clarified on Wednesday that when he said he would try to make rice farmers live a better life in the next five years, he didn’t mean he would stay on for the next five years.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952829-pm-prayut-insists-farmers-will-live-a-better-live-in-five-years/

 

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Wind of change from Brexit to the US : Ex-finance minister Thirachai

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Former finance minister Thirachai Puvanardnaruban said the stunning victory of Donal Trump in the US presidential election reflected the changes of the middle-class people in developed countries.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952830-wind-of-change-from-brexit-to-the-us-ex-finance-minister-thirachai/

 

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Are we heading for World War 3? Fears of ‘dangerous and volatile’ world under 'maverick' President Trump

BY JASON BEATTIE , GRAHAM HISCOTT , CHRIS HUGHES

 

The nuclear trigger is now in the hands of maverick who claims his strongest negotiating hand is his “unpredictability” and who has happily boasted about “nuking ISIS”

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952831-are-we-heading-for-world-war-3-fears-of-‘dangerous-and-volatile’-world-under-maverick-president-trump/

 

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Thammasat lecturer given one-month jailterm for putting a wreath in front of Civil Court

 

BANGKOK: -- Thammasat University lecturer Mrs Sudsa-nguan Sutheesorn was on Tuesday sentenced to one-month imprisonment by the Supreme Court for putting a wreath in front of the Civil Court together members of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952832-thammasat-lecturer-given-one-month-jailterm-for-putting-a-wreath-in-front-of-civil-court/

 

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Three Dead in Sriracha Car Crash

By Digital Admin -

 

  

SRIRACHA: -- Sawangboriboon medics were alerted, last night, to a serious road accident on the Sriracha to Kao Maikaew-Bowin, Kao Maikaew highway, Banglamung.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952833-three-dead-in-sriracha-car-crash/

 

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Robbers Attempt to Rob Man as he Stops for Call of Nature

By Digital Admin -

 

 

PATTAYA: -- At 2.30am, on the morning of November 8, Pattaya police were called to the scene of an assault at the Rompho Market, Jomtien, Pattaya.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952834-robbers-attempt-to-rob-man-as-he-stops-for-call-of-nature/

 

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Thai masseuse to hang for trafficking 1.4kg of meth

BY ADIE SURI ZULKEFLI

 

ALOR STAR: -- The High Court here today sent a 36-year-old Thai masseuse to the gallows for trafficking 1.45kg of methamphetamine in Bukit Kayu Hitam two years ago. ‎

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952835-thai-masseuse-to-hang-for-trafficking-14kg-of-meth/

 

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Road rage, Thai society, and the signposts for peace  
By Attayuth Bootsripoom 
The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- Caught on video,the assault by TV celebrity Acharanat “Nott” Ariyaritwikul on a motorcyclist for denting his prized Mini Cooper offers a snapshot of a disease infecting Thai society. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952836-road-rage-thai-society-and-the-signposts-for-peace/

 

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US Democrats in Thailand voice support after Duckworth victory
By KASAMAKORN CHANWANPEN 
THE NATION

 

Democrat politician Tammy Duckworth campaigns a few days before yesterday’s US election, when she was elected as a senator from Illinois.

 

BANGKOK: -- AMERICAN DEMOCRATIC supporters in Thailand are congratulating Tammy Duckworth on her victory to represent Illinois in the Upper House.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952837-us-democrats-in-thailand-voice-support-after-duckworth-victory/

 

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Radical reform of 'outdated' environmental laws urged
By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM 
THE NATION

 

The academics and law experts discuss on the topic of new Environmental Bill yesterday at the academic forum "Environmental Law Reformation" yesterday.

 

24-year-old act under review, blamed for flaws in current vetting process

 

BANGKOK: -- ACADEMICS AND legal experts yesterday called for radical reforms of decades-old environmental laws, with public participation to ensure the rights of all citizens to live in healthy surroundings.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952838-radical-reform-of-outdated-environmental-laws-urged/

 

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Water transport reviewed for Thammasat graduation
By Suriya Patathayo, 
Jakkawan Salethu 
The Nation 

 

 

BANGKOK: -- NATIONAL POLICE chief General Chakthip Chaijinda has instructed marine and highway police to accommodate mourners heading to the Grand Palace in Bangkok to pay their respects to His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952839-water-transport-reviewed-for-thammasat-graduation/

 

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Breaking the vicious rice-subsidy cycle
By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- Backed by consumers, farmers can take several steps to ensure they get fair pay without burdening the country.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952840-thai-editorial-breaking-the-vicious-rice-subsidy-cycle/

 

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Markets dip after Trump victory
By BUSINESS REPORTERS 
THE NATION

 

A screen displays the state of global markets, including the FTSE, DOW, and DAX indexes, as a trader from ETX Capital works in central London on November 9, 2016, following the result of the US presidential election.AFP PHOTO / DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS

 

BANGKOK: -- STOCK markets in Asia, including Thailand, fell yesterday after Republican candidate Donald Trump won the US presidency, stoking fears over the impact on the global economy.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952841-markets-dip-after-trump-victory/

 

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MPC decides monetary policy should be accommodative, keeps rate at 1.50%
By THE NATION

 

BANGKOK: -- THE BANK OF THAILAND’S Monetary Policy Committee yesterday voted unanimously to maintain the policy interest rate at 1.50 per cent, its secretary Jaturong Jantarangs announced.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952842-mpc-decides-monetary-policy-should-be-accommodative-keeps-rate-at-150/

 

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Foodland doubles investment budget to Bt500m next year as it expands retail, food operations
By THE NATION

 

BANGKOK: -- FOODLAND SUPERMARKET is doubling its annual investment budget to Bt500 million next year as part of a strategic expansion of its retail and food businesses.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952843-foodland-doubles-investment-budget-to-bt500m-next-year-as-it-expands-retail-food-operations/

 

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Citibank Thailand introduces voice biometrics authentication system
By SUCHEERA PINIJPARAKARN 
THE NATION

 

 

BANGKOK: -- CITIBANK Thailand yesterday officially launched voice-biometrics authentication, a technology it hopes will increase confidence among existing customers in using its financial products and services, as well as attract new clients to the bank.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952844-citibank-thailand-introduces-voice-biometrics-authentication-system/

 

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Russia ready to restore relations with US, says Vladimir Putin

 

 

MOSCOW: -- Russian president Vladimir Putin was among the first world leaders to congratulate Donald Trump on his victory.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952845-russia-ready-to-restore-relations-with-us-says-vladimir-putin/

 

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From third wife to First Lady, Melania’s hometown celebrates Trump’s victory

Joanna Gill

 

 

SEVNICA: -- She will be the first third wife to call the White House home.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952846-from-third-wife-to-first-lady-melania’s-hometown-celebrates-trump’s-victory/

 

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US election: An anxious night for both camps

 

 

WASHINGTON: -- After all of the tough talking, pledges, promises and controversy, it was never going to be anything but an anxious election night in the US.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952847-us-election-an-anxious-night-for-both-camps/

 

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At least 7 dead in London tram accident

Catherine Hardy

 

 

LONDON: -- Seven people have been killed and more than 50 injured after a tram overturned in south London.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952848-at-least-7-dead-in-london-tram-accident/

 

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World leaders bite lips and congratulate Trump

Chris Cummins

 

 

World leaders have reacted to the surprise result of the US presidential election.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952849-world-leaders-bite-lips-and-congratulate-trump/

 

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Clinton offers “to work” with Trump in first statement since defeat

Seamus Kearney

 

 

NEW YORK: -- Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has made her first statement since her crushing defeat in the US election.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952851-clinton-offers-“to-work”-with-trump-in-first-statement-since-defeat/

 

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“Work towards a smooth transition” – Obama

Catherine Hardy

 

 

WASHINGTON: -- Incumbent US President Barack Obama urged Democrats to put aside their disappointment at the election result and work towards a smooth transition of political power.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952852-“work-towards-a-smooth-transition”-–-obama/

 

 

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Some minorities find 'President-elect Trump' scary prospect

By JAY REEVES

 

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Across America, many members of minority groups awoke Wednesday to something that had seemed an implausible nightmare just a day earlier: President-elect Donald Trump.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952853-some-minorities-find-president-elect-trump-scary-prospect/

 

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Congressional GOP pledges swift action on Trump's agenda

By ERICA WERNER

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elated congressional Republicans pledged swift action Wednesday on President-elect Donald Trump's agenda as they heralded an extraordinary new era of unified GOP control in Washington.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952854-congressional-gop-pledges-swift-action-on-trumps-agenda/

 

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Trump begins to play catch up on transition to White House

By STEVE PEOPLES and JONATHAN LEMIRE

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The true test now begins for Donald Trump.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/952855-trump-begins-to-play-catch-up-on-transition-to-white-house/