THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 14 Dec 2016

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Phuket student chases down bag snatchers

Phuket Gazette 

 

         

The suspect was charged with robbery and taken to Phuket City Police Station for further questioning. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

PHUKET: -- A brave university student kept her cool and chased down a couple of bag snatchers in Phuket Town yesterday afternoon, leading to one robber’s arrest, as well as the retrieval of her belongings.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/958503-phuket-student-chases-down-bag-snatchers/

 

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Doctor advises taking brief shower to avoid gas risk from poor gas water heater 

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Tourists visiting hilltop hotel accommodations in the North are recommended to take shower briefly in bathrooms installed with gas water heaters during the cold season as buildup of carbon monoxide in the body could be hazardous to life.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/958504-doctor-advises-taking-brief-shower-to-avoid-gas-risk-from-poor-gas-water-heater /

 

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Murder in Maenam Koh Samui, three Frenchmen confess

 

 

SAMUI: -- Three French nationals have confessed to their involvement in the shooting of 44 year old Laurent Lacques Jean Delacherie, also from France.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/957800-samui-murder-french-restaurant-owner-admits-concealing-a-corpse-other-two-suspects-deny-involvement/?do=findComment&comment=11422370

 

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Police remain silent on motive for Phuket Imam shooting

The Phuket News

 

Lamom Ratderm (left) handed himself in to police after the warrant for his arrest was issued. He denies the charges and has been released on bail. Nattaphat Songna (right) remains at large. Photo: The Phuket News

 

PHUKET: -- Police have held firm on withholding any explanation behind why a gun-blazing hitman attempted to kill a Phuket Imam in August, but promise that the hunt for the remaining suspect goes on.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/958512-police-remain-silent-on-motive-for-phuket-imam-shooting/

 

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17 districts in Surat Thani still flooded

 

 

SURAT THANI - 14 December 2016 (NNT) - The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has reported that water levels in the southern region have begun to recede, while in Surat Thani province, water levels are still rising in Ta Sathon of Phunphin district. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/958513-17-districts-in-surat-thani-still-flooded/

 

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Syrian troops beat back IS assault on military airfield near Palmyra — media

The terrorists seized Palmyra’s central area on Sunday following a retreat by government forces

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/958516-syrian-troops-beat-back-is-assault-on-military-airfield-near-palmyra-—-media/

 

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Bill Gates says Trump has the opportunity to be like JFK

Matthew J. Belvedere

 

President-elect Donald Trump has an opportunity to establish "American leadership through innovation," Bill Gates told CNBC on Tuesday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/958518-bill-gates-says-trump-has-the-opportunity-to-be-like-jfk/

 

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Immigration announce crackdown on illegal activities at tourist sites throughout Thailand

 

Picture: Naewna

 

BANGKOK: -- The immigration department has announced a crackdown on illegal activities at tourist sites throughout Thailand as the tourist season gets into full swing ahead of the New Year.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/958554-immigration-announce-crackdown-on-illegal-activities-at-tourist-sites-throughout-thailand/

 

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Police issue warrant for rapist of Aussie tourist - he is a motorcycle taxi rider not a tuk-tuk driver 

 

Picture: Thairath

 

BANGKOK: -- Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of a 32 year old man who they say raped the Aussie tourist in Bangkok. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/958555-police-issue-warrant-for-rapist-of-aussie-tourist-he-is-a-motorcycle-taxi-rider-not-a-tuk-tuk-driver/

 

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USA woman's drug and abduction claim is fabrication, say police 

 

Picture: Sanook

 

BANGKOK: -- A national police spokesman has said that claims made on television by an American woman that she was drugged and abducted from a Bangkok bar were made up. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/958558-usa-womans-drug-and-abduction-claim-is-fabrication-say-police/

 

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This is what cancer can do - Facebook user hits back at claims she is a fake 

 

Picture: Daily News

 

BANGKOK: -- A Facebook user who posted before and after pictures and a video about her struggle with cancer has hit back at people who said she is a fake. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/958559-this-is-what-cancer-can-do-facebook-user-hits-back-at-claims-she-is-a-fake/

 

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Prime Minister shows a lot of good moves - then trips up! 

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha might occasionally admit that he has tripped up in the past but yesterday it was proven at Government House. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/958562-prime-minister-shows-a-lot-of-good-moves-then-trips-up/

 

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Major General and "James Bond" try to rid themselves of bad luck 

 

Picture: Sanook

 

CHIANG MAI: --  The man at the center of the beating outside the toilets at the Malin Sky pub in Chiang Mai has attended a merit making ceremony to cast out bad luck. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/958565-major-general-and-james-bond-try-to-rid-themselves-of-bad-luck /

 

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Thailand Live Thursday 15 Dec 2016 
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/958579-thailand-live-thursday-15-dec-2016/