THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 2 Jan 2017

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A French tourist bitten by a crocodile near Haew Suwat waterfall in Khao Yai

 

 

PRACHINBURI: -- A French tourist was bitten by a crocodile as she was trying to “selfie” of herself and her husband next to the beast at Haew Suwat waterfall in Khao Yai on New Year’s Day.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/961394-a-french-tourist-beaten-by-a-crocodile-near-haew-suwat-waterfall-in-khao-yai/

 

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Big Waves Spoil Launch of Pattaya-Hua Hin Ferry

By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter

 

Pattaya - Hua Hin ferry Royal 1 on Saturday at Pattaya’s Bali Hai pier

 

PATTAYA — More than 100 tourists were left stranded Sunday morning at a Pattaya pier when the maiden voyage of a ferry service to Hua Hin was called off due to big waves.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/961357-big-waves-spoil-launch-of-pattaya-hua-hin-ferry/

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Drunk driving and speeding were blamed for over 78 percent of road accidents

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Death toll from road accidents during the New Year’s festival between December 29-31 has risen to 199 with 2,099 injuries, according to the latest statistics compiled by the Centre for the Prevention and Reduction of Road Accidents.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/961397-drunk-driving-and-speeding-were-blamed-for-over-78-percent-of-road-accidents/

 

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PM: All govt. unit should prepare to create "Thai people 4.0"

 

BANGKOK, 2 January 2017 (NNT) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed all government units to urgently develop “Thai people 4.0” in preparation for the changing world. He suggested that they use technology to create jobs and propel the economy. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/961398-pm-all-govt-unit-should-prepare-to-create-thai-people-40/

 

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1,011 vehicles seized in Drink Don’t Drive campaign

 

 

BANGKOK, 2nd January 2017 (NNT) – 1,011 vehicles have been seized in the first three days of the Drink Don’t Drive campaign, says the NCPO, commending officials working to maintain order during New Year celebrations. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/961397-drunk-driving-and-speeding-were-blamed-for-over-78-percent-of-road-accidents/?do=findComment&comment=11479029

 

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Tourist Bitten Trying To Take Selfie With Crocodile

By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter -

 

 

PRACHINBURI — A French woman was bitten by a crocodile Sunday afternoon while hiking at Khao Yai National Park.

 

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The 4th Day Thailand’s New Year Holiday Reports 199 Dead, 2,099 Injuries

 

The accumulated road accidents over the past three days from Dec 29, the first day of the campaign, to 1,961, with 199 deaths and 2,099 injuries

 

BANGKOK – Thailand’s New Year holiday death toll has reached 199 as the country entered the fourth day of the so-called “seven dangerous days” of the New Year holidays.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/961399-the-4th-day-thailand’s-new-year-holiday-reports-199-dead-2099-injuries/

 

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Computer law getting politicised too much
By The Nation

 

Users’ benefits as important as “freedom” on cyberspace

 

BANGKOK: -- Political activists have cried foul over the passage of the computer act by the military-dominated interim legislature, saying the law will give the authorities greater and quicker access to online data

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/961400-computer-law-getting-politicised-too-much/

 

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Asean at 50: Thailand must do more 
By Kavi Chongkittavorn 
The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- As one of the founding countries of Asean five decades ago, Thailand has a responsibility to ensure that the group is running well and moving towards full implementation of the Asean Community (AC), which is now entering its second year.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/961401-asean-at-50-thailand-must-do-more /

 

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Abhisit urges politicians to restore public faith, warns against return to status quo
By KASAMAKORN CHANWANPEN 
THE NATION

 

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BANGKOK: -- DEMOCRAT PARTY leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has called on politicians to embrace change in the New Year and revive the public’s faith in politicians, as the country approaches the last phase of the “road map to democracy”.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/961402-abhisit-urges-politicians-to-restore-public-faith-warns-against-return-to-status-quo/

 

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Ministry’s plan to merge schools criticised
By CHULARAT SAENGPASSA 
THE NATION 

 

 

Ministry predicts improved quality of education, but ngo fears policy failure.

 

BANGKOK: -- WHILE THE Education Ministry insists its decision to merge small schools is part of a policy to reduce inequality, improve the quality of education and ensure consistent funding, the advocacy group ActionAid has voiced concerns that students may lose the opportunity to be educated and quality could suffer.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/961403-ministry’s-plan-to-merge-schools criticised/

 

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Transport Minister inspects service point during New Year festival in Suphanburi

 

SUPHANBURI, 2 January 2016 (NNT) – The Minister of Transport inspected a service point in Suphanburi province during the New Year festival. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/961404-transport-minister-inspects-service-point-during-new-year-festival-in-suphanburi/

 

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Interior Ministry instructed provinces to strictly enforce the Drink Don’t Drive campaign

 

BANGKOK, 2 January 2017 (NNT) – The Ministry of the Interior has instructed provinces to strictly maintain road safety under the Drink Don’t Drive campaign. Violators will be severely prosecuted, in an attempt to reduce the losses from road accidents. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/961406-interior-ministry-instructed-provinces-to-strictly-enforce-the-drink-don’t-drive-campaign/

 

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Record numbers of faithful welcome 2017 with prayers nationwide: ministry
By THE NATION

 

Tens of thousands of people join a candle-lit ceremony in honour of all Thai monarchs as they counted down to the New Year on Saturday night.

 

BANGKOK: -- MORE THAN 19.7 million people took part in prayers beginning on Saturday night and lasting into the first day of the new year yesterday, according to Culture Minister Vira Rojpojchanarat.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/961408-record-numbers-of-faithful-welcome-2017-with-prayers-nationwide-ministry/

 

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Iraqi forces advance against ISIL in Mosul but suffer losses in south

 

 

MOSUL: -- The Iraqi army says it has made gradual progress in eastern Mosul as it tries to wrestle the city from the control of the so-called Islamic State.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/961409-iraqi-forces-advance-against-isil-in-mosul-but-suffer-losses-in-south/

 

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Turkey steps up manhunt for nightclub gunman who killed dozens

 

 

ISTANBUL: -- As the hunt intensifies for the gunman behind Turkey’s New Year nightclub massacre, security forces are seeking clues at the scene of the bloodbath.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/961410-turkey-steps-up-manhunt-for-nightclub-gunman-who-killed-dozens/

 

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Pope Francis condemns ‘plague of terrorism’ after Istanbul attack

Alasdair Sandford

 

 

ROME: -- Pope Francis has condemned the deadly attack in Istanbul and offered prayers for the victims, their families and the entire Turkish people.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/961411-pope-francis-condemns-‘plague-of-terrorism’-after-istanbul-attack/

 

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Out of sight: Queen Elizabeth misses church again

 

 

SANDRINGHAM: -- Her 95-year-old husband Prince Philip was there, as were other members of Britain’s Royal Family.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/961412-out-of-sight-queen-elizabeth-misses-church-again/

 

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Ferry fire kills more than 20 near Indonesian capital Jakarta

 

 

JAKARTA: -- A fire on board a ferry in Indonesia has killed at least 23 people.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/961414-ferry-fire-kills-more-than-20-near-indonesian-capital-jakarta/

 

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Hollande praises French courage, but warns the ‘plight of terrorism’ remains

 

 

PARIS: -- Crowds in Paris and across France have said goodbye to 2016. The last two years have tested the country, with several terror attacks and the declaration of a nationwide state of emergency.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/961415-hollande-praises-french-courage-but-warns-the-‘plight-of-terrorism’-remains/

 

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UN’s new chief Antonio Guterres in appeal to ‘put peace first’

Alasdair Sandford

 

 

UNITED NATIONS: -- The new Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres has called for peace to be a global priority as he started his first day in office.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/961416-un’s-new-chief-antonio-guterres-in-appeal-to-‘put-peace-first’/

 

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Shooter kills 11, himself in Brazil New Year's party rampage

 

CAMPINAS: -- A gunman stormed a house party and killed 11 people, including his former wife and 8-year-old son, before shooting himself in the head during a New Year's party in the southeastern Brazilian city of Campinas late on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/961418-shooter-kills-11-himself-in-brazil-new-years-party-rampage/

 

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Welcome to Hollyweed: vandal alters iconic Hollywood sign above Los Angeles

By Ruth Sherlock 

 

LOS ANGELES: -- Avandal with a sense of humour has altered the iconic Hollywood sign set in the hills above Los Angeles to read "Hollyweed".

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/961419-welcome-to-hollyweed-vandal-alters-iconic-hollywood-sign-above-los-angeles/

 

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Drunk pilot arrested in Canadian cockpit before take-off

 

CALGARY: -- A pilot who was drunk in the cockpit has been arrested shortly before take-off in Canada.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/961422-drunk-pilot-arrested-in-canadian-cockpit-before-take-off/

 

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Election to be put off until 2018 amid legal delay: NLA
By THE NATION

 

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Politicians urge junta to stick to ‘road map to democracy’ as postponement affects poll originally set for this year

 

BANGKOK: -- NATIONAL Legislative Assembly (NLA) members have said they expect the next general election to take place early in 2018, rather than late this year, due to the time-consuming legislative process.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/961424-election-to-be-put-off-until-2018-amid-legal-delay-nla/

 

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Big Bike driver dead after collision with mini van in Bang Len

 

Picture: Daily News

 

NAKHON PATHOM: -- A 31 yea old Thai man died after colliding with a minivan in Bang Lan, Nakorn Phatom on New Year's Day.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/961427-big-bike-driver-dead-after-collision-with-mini-van-in-bang-len/

 

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More misery as heavy rains continue to lash Songkhla

 

Picture: Daily News

 

HAT YAI: -- Residents and motorists in Hat Yai continued to face flooding as heavy rains lashed the far south at New Year.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/961430-more-misery-as-heavy-rains-continue-to-lash-songkhla/

 

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One dead 6 injured in New Year shooting at Bangkok nightclub

 

Picture: Thairath

 

BANGKOK: -- One man was stabbed and shot seven times and many were injured as two shooters opened fire at a Bangkok nightclub on New Year's Day.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/961434-one-dead-6-injured-in-new-year-shooting-at-bangkok-nightclub/

 

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Student found dead after friends failed to wake him for New Year

 

Picture: Sanook

 

HUA HIN: -- A group of friends in Hua Hin got a nasty shock when they went to wake up a friend on Sunday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/961443-student-found-dead-after-friends-failed-to-wake-him-for-new-year/

 

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Netizens cry foul after woman filmed firing indiscriminately out of window to celebrate New Year

 

Picture: Sanook

 

BANGKOK: -- Netizens in Thailand have commented adversely after a woman was videoed firing a gun to celebrate New Year from a window.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/961444-netizens-cry-foul-after-woman-filmed-firing-indiscriminately-out-of-window-to-celebrate-new-year/