THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 18 Dec 2016

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Uber says it will keep self-driving cars in San Francisco 

JUSTIN PRITCHARD, Associated Press

 

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Uber's self-driving cars will keep ferrying passengers around San Francisco, the ride-hailing company said Friday — a few hours before state prosecutors threatened to haul Uber before a judge if the service is not suspended immediately.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959022-uber-says-it-will-keep-self-driving-cars-in-san-francisco/

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The week that was in Thailand news: Thailand – where very little is ever cut and dried

 

 

The only thing that is cut and dried in Thailand is squid. OK, beef jerky, too. But that is about it.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959056-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-thailand-–-where-very-little-is-ever-cut-and-dried/

 

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Two women attacked in road rage over high beam lights

 

Image: Sanook

 

Two Thai women motorcyclists ended up with serious injuries in a Lopburi hospital after they were victims in a road rage incident.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959066-two-women-attacked-in-road-rage-over-high-beam-lights/

 

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That's scary: video footage emerges of moment every motorist dreads

 

Image: Thairath

 

Video footage has emerged of the accident where a bus carrying 65 scouts and guides overturned in Muak Lek on Friday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959064-thats-scary-video-footage-emerges-of-moment-every-motorist-dreads/

 

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Seafood restaurants in disputed Hua Hin beach area being dismantled

 

Image: Thai News Agency

 

Reports suggest that several restaurants in the disputed area of Hua Hin beach are finally being dismantled.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959065-seafood-restaurants-in-disputed-hua-hin-beach-area-being-dismantled/

 

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"I was reversing but the car went forward," says old boy as he plunges three stories.

 

Image: Thairath

 

A 52 year old Thai driver told cops that he put his car in reverse but it suddenly went forward.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959062-i-was-reversing-but-the-car-went-forward-says-old-boy-as-he-plunges-three-stories/

 

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Nong Nat  loves  everything about Harold - especially those handouts at the airport

 

Image: Sanook

 

Former Thai porn star Nong Nat is in the news again - this time revealing all the details about her wedding anniversary trip with Harold.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959061-nong-nat-loves-everything-about-harold-especially-those-handouts-at-the-airport/

 

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Three Israelis seriously injured after fall at Flight of the Gibbon Chiang Mai

 

Image: Thairath

 

An Israeli tourist remains in intensive care after falling from a zip line at a tourist attraction in Chiang Mai.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959051-three-israelis-seriously-injured-after-fall-at-flight-of-the-gibbon-chiang-mai/

 

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Christmas in Thailand – it could be worse

 

 

It is always a scary moment – when you go into Central or some other emporium and Rudolf the Led Nose Leindeer comes on over the loudspeaker. And despite 35 degree heat outside everyone is invited to walk through this ‘winter wonderland’.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959055-christmas-in-thailand-–-it-could-be-worse/

 

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Elephant camps petition government complaint centre

 

 

Owners of all elephant camps, mahouts and their staff from across the country met yesterday in Ayutthaya province to voice their troubles after a special task force of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation have seized and impounded their animals for checks.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959080-elephant-camps-petition-government-complaint-centre/

 

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Edible jellyfish help Krabi fishermen earn extra cash

Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

KRABI: Fishermen in Krabi are earning extra cash by putting jellyfish on the menus in restaurants around the region.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959081-edible-jellyfish-help-krabi-fishermen-earn-extra-cash/

 

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Facebook adds yet more Snapchat style features to its Messenger app

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Facebook has once again added more Snapchat inspired features to one of its products.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/facebook-adds-yet-more-snapchat-style-features-to-its-messenger-app/19036/

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Microsoft tightens up security on Edge browser – soon to be more secure than ever

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Microsoft is about to launch a new security upgrade that will mean that surfing the internet will get a whole lot safer.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/microsoft-tightens-up-security-on-edge-browser-soon-to-be-more-secure-than-ever/19039/

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Three-metre king cobra caught in Chalong

The Phuket News

 

 

PHUKET: A three-metre king cobra was caught by Ruamjai Rescue Foundation volunteers after a house-owner from Chalong found the snake hiding among the vases from his colletcion.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959082-three-metre-king-cobra-caught-in-chalong/

 

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Developer, Engineer Behind Collapsed Building Charged

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter

 

Rescue workers continue their search Saturday at a collapsed building in Soi Sukhumvit 87.

 

BANGKOK — Police said Saturday they charged engineers responsible for the demolition of a building in Soi Sukhumvit 87 where at least two workers were killed when it collapsed and two remain missing.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959083-developer-engineer-behind-collapsed-building-charged/

 

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DIP opens exhibition on late King’s intellectual skills in Songkhla

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

SONGKHLA, 17th December 2016 (NNT) – The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) is inviting the general public to attend an exhibition honouring the late King Bhubimol Adulyadej’s skills in commerce and intellectual property taking place in Hat Yai from today to 19th December 2016.

 

Full story:  http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959084-dip-opens-exhibition-on-late-king’s-intellectual-skills-in-songkhla/

 

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Volunteer hairdressers offer free haircut to mourners outside Grand Palace

supawadee wangsri

 

 

BANGKOK, 17 December 2016 (NNT) – Over 20 volunteer hairdressers offer haircuts free of charge to mourners outside the Grand Palace.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959086-volunteer-hairdressers-offer-free-haircut-to-mourners-outside-grand-palace/ 

 

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Thailand win a record-breaking fifth Asean Championship title

By The Nation

 

 

Rookie striker Sirod Chatthong catapulted himself into the national folklore by grabbing a brace in Thailand’s 2-0 victory over Indonesia in the second leg final of the Asean Championship that enable the Kingdom to clinch a record-breaking fifth regional crown with a 3-2 aggregate success on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959089-thailand-win-a-record-breaking-fifth-asean-championship-title/

 

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Authorities reassess strategy to arrest Dhammachayo now

By Piyanuch Tamnukasetchai, 
Anan Wichitpracha 
The Sunday Nation

 

Phra Sanitwong Wuthiwangso, public relations director of the Dhammakaya Temple, talks to reporters at the temple yesterday.

 

Given report that extremist disciplines may cut themselves if temple raided

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959090-authorities-reassess-strategy-to-arrest-dhammachayo-now/

 

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Plastic bottles create fun areas for children

By   THE NATION 

 

Student at Panya Wutthikorn School play at recycle playground.

 

THE P&G Thailand Foundation for Society and Procter and Gamble Trading (Thailand) have completed 88 recycled playgrounds in remembrance of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959091-plastic-bottles-create-fun-areas-for-children/

 

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Mixed response to appointments; increase in civilian ministers welcomed

By The Sunday Nation 

 

THE latest reshuffle of Prayut Chan-o-cha’s Cabinet has drawn mixed responses from politicians and scholars.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959092-mixed-response-to-appointments-increase-in-civilian-ministers-welcomed/

 

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Cabinet reshuffle adds muscle to Somkid’s economic team

By The Sunday Nation

 

Deputy Premier Somkid Jatusripitak

 

Ex-ICT minister takes over Industry portfolio; Twelve appointees to be sworn in tomorrow

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959093-cabinet-reshuffle-adds-muscle-to-somkid’s-economic-team/

 

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Juventus beats 2nd-place Roma 1-0 to move 7 points clear

DANIELLA MATAR, Associated Press

 

MILAN (AP) — No one seems capable of stopping Juventus from winning an historic sixth successive Serie A after it beat second-place Roma 1-0 to move seven points clear at the top of the table on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959094-juventus-beats-2nd-place-roma-1-0-to-move-7-points-clear/

 

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Atletico Madrid edges Las Palmas 1-0 to snap winless streak 

TALES AZZONI, AP Sports Writer

 

MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid's victory in its final game of 2016 in the Spanish league allowed coach Diego Simeone to overlook the team's struggles and focus on the positives of a "fantastic" year.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959096-atletico-madrid-edges-las-palmas-1-0-to-snap-winless-streak/

 

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Pressure increasing on PSG coach Emery after 4th league loss

JEROME PUGMIRE, AP Sports Writer

 

Defending champion Paris Saint-Germain slipped to its fourth defeat in the French league, losing at Guingamp 2-1 on Saturday in another setback that cranks up the pressure on coach Unai Emery.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959098-pressure-increasing-on-psg-coach-emery-after-4th-league-loss/

 

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Leipzig beats Hertha Berlin 2-0 to reclaim Bundesliga lead

CIARAN FAHEY, Associated Press

 

BERLIN (AP) — Austrian billionaire Dietrich Mateschitz watched from the stands as his Leipzig side returned to the top of the Bundesliga with a 2-0 win over visiting Hertha Berlin on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959099-leipzig-beats-hertha-berlin-2-0-to-reclaim-bundesliga-lead/

 

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Ibrahimovic, Costa light up misty day in EPL

ROB HARRIS, AP Global Soccer Writer

 

LONDON (AP) — As fog engulfed English stadiums, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Diego Costa illuminated the Premier League on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959100-ibrahimovic-costa-light-up-misty-day-in-epl/

 

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Ibrahimovic double at West Brom gives Man U 3rd straight win

 

WEST BROMWICH, England (AP) — Zlatan Ibrahimovic was Manchester United's match-winner for the second time in three days, scoring both goals in a 2-0 victory at West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959101-ibrahimovic-double-at-west-brom-gives-man-u-3rd-straight-win/

 

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Costa heads leader Chelsea to 11th Premier League win in row

ROB HARRIS, AP Global Soccer Writer

 

LONDON (AP) — Demonstrating their efficient transformation under Antonio Conte, Chelsea's players reeled off an 11th successive victory in a Premier League season for the first time Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959103-costa-heads-leader-chelsea-to-11th-premier-league-win-in-row/

 

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Freight trains searched in Austria after migrants crushed to death

Catherine Hardy

 

 

Austrian police have started searching freight trains travelling from Italy at night in an attempt to tackle illegal migration and prevent further deaths.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/959105-freight-trains-searched-in-austria-after-migrants-crushed-to-death/