THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 22 Jan 2017

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Sixteen dead, many Hungarian teenagers, in Italy bus accident - police

 

People light candles in front of a school building in Budapest, Hungary January 21, 2017. Sixteen people were killed and about 40 injured after a bus carrying Hungarian students burst into flames on a highway in northern Italian city of Verona. REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh

VERONA, Italy/BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Sixteen people were killed and about 40 were injured when a bus carrying Hungarian students burst into flames on a highway in northern Italy, police and the fire service said on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964977-sixteen-dead-many-hungarian-teenagers-in-italy-bus-accident-police/

 

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The week that was in Thailand news: Who cares about Somchai Saboo?

 

 

The surprising, successful candidate stepped up proudly to take the oath of office. He had pledged to do his utmost to uphold the principles of the state.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964978-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-who-cares-about-somchai-saboo/

 

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Continuous rains add more hardship to people in flood-stricken areas

 

 

Continuous rains in several southern provinces last night and this morning have deteriorated the flooding situation now in the South and caused more trouble to flood victims.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964971-continuous-rains-add-more-hardship-to-people-in-flood-stricken-areas/

 

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Phuket Regional Blood Centre seeks urgent donations of blood types A and AB 

Yutthawat Lekmak

 

Those interested in donating blood can do so at Vachira Hospital Phuket on the fourth floor of Outpatient Building. Photo: Yutthawat Lekmak
 

PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Center (PRBC) is asking residents with blood types A and AB to donate blood at Vachira Hospital Phuket to ensure an adequate supply available for hospitals to deal with emergencies.

 

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Transport office exonerates Phuket visa-run service in fatal crash

 

An AoT van with yellow license plates waits at Phuket Airport. Photo: Yutthawat Lekmak
 

PHUKET: A legal loophole in vehicle registration allows visa-run companies in Phuket to freely continue their business unimpeded and excludes them from the ongoing transport-safety crackdown ordered by Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, the chief of the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) has revealed.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964974-transport-office-exonerates-phuket-visa-run-service-in-fatal-crash/

 

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Fake monk arrested in Phuket Town

Yutthawat Lekmak

 

 

PHUKET: Police have arrested a man in Phuket Town who was impersonating a monk in an effort to solicit donations from the public.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964964-fake-monk-arrested-in-phuket-town/

 

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Taxi and tuk tuk operators' requests denied

Kongleaphy Keam

 

 

PHUKET: The Provincial Committee turned down requests from both taxi and tuk tuk operators to either expand their services to other areas or bring more vehicles to the Island.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964967-taxi-and-tuk-tuk-operators-requests-denied/

 

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Blue Flag campaign to relaunch in April

 

 

The government is now joining hands with the private sector to relaunch a campaign to sell necessary consumer goods at low prices to the people under the "Blue Flag" theme.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964973-blue-flag-campaign-to-relaunch-in-april/

 

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House speaker calls for Bato’s resignation

 

 

MANILA:-- House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez has called on the national police chief Ronald “Bato” de la Rosa to resign over the abduction and murder of a South Korean businessman by a handful of policemen right inside the PNP’s Camp Crame headquarters, The Manila Times Online reported on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964970-house-speaker-calls-for-bato’s-resignation/

 

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Thais warned to avoid Myanmar border area after tourists abducted by Karen rebels

By THE SUNDAY NATION

 

THAIS have been warned not to travel to the Myanmar border area near Kanchanaburi after a group of 37 tourists were taken hostage yesterday by the Karen Border Guard Force (BGF).

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964987-thais-warned-to-avoid-myanmar-border-area-after-tourists-abducted-by-karen-rebels/

 

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Culture Clashes in Pattaya, Thailand

written by Inspire Guest Blogger Bryan Flowers

 

 

Today’s blog is going to be specifically focused on culture clashes in Pattaya and how it leads to the majority of conflicts and disputes that I see here.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964960-culture-clashes-in-pattaya-thailand/

 

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Government insists it is taking Rolls-Royce scandal seriously

By THE SUNDAY NATION

 

THE GOVERNMENT denied yesterday that it was complacent over the Rolls-Royce bribery scandal allegedly involving such state-run enterprises as Thai Airways International and PTT.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964988-government-insists-it-is-taking-rolls-royce-scandal-seriously/

 

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More heavy rains forecast for flood-hit South

By THE SUNDAY NATION

 

Soldiers construct a makeshift Bailey bridge to connect a road section in the southern border province of Narathiwat that was cut off by floodwater following several hours of heavy rain.

 

MORE FLOODING is expected for the South, with experts warning that a monsoon trough is still in the region and will cause rain till next month.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964989-more-heavy-rains-forecast-for-flood-hit-south/

 

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Education experts call for end to ‘disparity’ in schools system

By KANITTHA THEPJORN
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

EDUCATION campaigners say the current state education policies have failed to develop human resources for the nation and only focus on using the sector to serve political purposes.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964990-education-experts-call-for-end-to-‘disparity’-in-schools-system/

 

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Jatuporn gives thumbs up to reconciliation push by govt

By THE SUNDAY NATION

 

File photo: Jatuporn Prompan

 

KEY RED-SHIRT leader Jatuporn Prompan yesterday voiced his support for the government’s effort to achieve reconciliation among conflicting political sides, saying it needs to be done before the next general election is held.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964991-jatuporn-gives-thumbs-up-to-reconciliation-push-by-govt/

 

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Carmakers shift into higher gear for green ambitions

By   THE NATION

 

Native Garden at General Motor Powetrain (Thailand) facility in Rayong.

 

General Motors Thailand and General Motors Powertrain (Thailand) have been recognised by the Wildlife Habitat Council for their contribution to environmental conservation.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964992-carmakers-shift-into-higher-gear-for-green-ambitions/

 

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Banpu plans to encourage future leaders

By The Nation

 

Energy company Banpu – with a focus on social sustainability – is working to inspire young social entrepreneurs to develop their business ideas and join Banpu Champions for Change 7.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964993-banpu-plans-to-encourage-future-leaders/

 

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Society joins hands with hospital to lower cervical cancer rate among Thais

By THE SUNDAY NATION

 

From left, Chulabhorn Hospital gynaecologist Dr Nattavut Kantathavorn, Thai Gynecologic Cancer Society president Dr Sarikapan Wilailak and Chulabhorn Hospital director Dr Nithi Nahanonda present the “I Say ‘Yes’ to Stop Cervical Cancer” fund-raising

 

THE THAI Gynecologic Cancer Society (TGCS) has partnered with Bangkok’s Chulabhorn Hospital to launch a campaign to reduce the risk of Thai women contracting the human papillomavirus (HPV) and subsequently cervical cancer.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964994-society-joins-hands-with-hospital-to-lower-cervical-cancer-rate-among-thais/

 

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Online drive aims to fight Chiang Mai’s haze problem

By THE SUNDAY NATION

 

THE WARM HEART Foundation is seeking donations for a Bt1-million project to eliminate 9,640 kilograms of smoke from the air over Chiang Mai during the agriculture fire season.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964995-online-drive-aims-to-fight-chiang-mai’s-haze-problem/

 

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Trump sparks trade war fears

By WASAMON AUDJARINT,
PETCHANET PRATRUANGKRAI
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

US President Donald Trump and the first lady Melania Trump dance at the Armed Services ball at the National Building museum following Donald Trump's inauguration as the 45th President of the United States, in Washington, DC, on Saturday. / AFP

 

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s rhetoric about trade protectionism in his inauguration speech has worried observers and experts, who warned yesterday that a new trade war could hurt Thailand.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964996-trump-sparks-trade-war-fears/

 

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Women's anti-Trump march clogs Washington streets

By Emily Stephenson and Scott Malone

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hundreds of thousands of women, many wearing bright pink hats, marched in Washington on Saturday in a mass show of opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump's agenda the day after the Republican businessman-turned-politician took office.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964997-womens-anti-trump-march-clogs-washington-streets/

 

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Trump to visit CIA after feud about Russia hacking

By Jeff Mason and Warren Strobel

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - On the first full day as U.S. president, Donald Trump will head to CIA headquarters on Saturday, signaling an effort to mend fences after he slammed spy agencies for their investigation into Russian hacking during the presidential election.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964998-trump-to-visit-cia-after-feud-about-russia-hacking/

 

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NEWSMAKER - Unpredictable Jammeh relinquishes generation-long grip on Gambia

 

FILE PHOTO - Gambia's President Al Hadji Yahya Jammeh attends the plenary session of the Africa-South America Summit on Margarita Island September 27, 2009. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins/File Photo

 

BANJUL (Reuters) - He vowed to rule Gambia for "a billion years".

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/964999-newsmaker-unpredictable-jammeh-relinquishes-generation-long-grip-on-gambia/

 

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Trump son-in-law Kushner cleared to serve as White House adviser - NY Times

 

Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, dance along with U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, first lady Melania Trump (not pictured), at the president's "Liberty" Inaugural Ball in Washington, DC January 20, 2017. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice has decided that President Donald Trump can hire his son-in-law Jared Kushner as a senior White House adviser without breaking federal anti-nepotism laws, The New York Times reported on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965000-trump-son-in-law-kushner-cleared-to-serve-as-white-house-adviser-ny-times/

 

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Tears flow as Chapecoense return to action

By Andrew Downie

 

Football Soccer - Chapecoense v Palmeiras - Charity match - Arena Conda, Chapeco, Brazil, 21/1/17. Chapecoense (in green) and Palmeiras players pose before a charity match. REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker

 

CHAPECO, Brazil (Reuters) - Thousands of fans gathered under a blazing sun in southern Brazil on Saturday as Chapecoense played their first match since most of their players were killed in an air crash in Colombia in November.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965002-tears-flow-as-chapecoense-return-to-action/

 

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Clement praises '90-minute' Swansea after Liverpool stunner

 

Britain Soccer Football - Liverpool v Swansea City - Premier League - Anfield - 21/1/17 Swansea City manager Paul Clement celebrates after the match Action Images via Reuters / Ed Sykes Livepic

 

LONDON (Reuters) - New Swansea City manager Paul Clement praised his side's "90-minute" performance after the Welsh strugglers recorded a first ever league victory at Liverpool on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965003-clement-praises-90-minute-swansea-after-liverpool-stunner/

 

 

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Guardiola blames missed chances, not referee for City draw

 

Britain Soccer Football - Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Etihad Stadium - 21/1/17 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looks dejected Reuters / Andrew Yates Livepic

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola disguised any feelings of injustice behind criticism of his side's finishing after watching them waste a chance to make up ground at the top of the Premier League on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965004-guardiola-blames-missed-chances-not-referee-for-city-draw/

 

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Rooney breaks United scoring record in draw at Stoke

 

Britain Soccer Football - Stoke City v Manchester United - Premier League - bet365 Stadium - 21/1/17 Manchester United's Wayne Rooney scores their first goal from a free kick to break the all time goalscoring record for Manchester United Reuters / Darren Staples Livepic

 

(Reuters) - Wayne Rooney curled home a superb free kick deep into injury time to become Manchester United's all time leading goalscorer and give his side a 1-1 draw against Stoke City in their Premier League clash on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965005-rooney-breaks-united-scoring-record-in-draw-at-stoke/

 

 

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Boost the battery life on ANY smartphone with these simple tips

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

The battery life of even the newest smartphones is something that most of us have complained about at one time or another.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/boost-the-battery-life-on-any-smartphone-with-these-simple-tips/19467/

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Video: Thai man rescued after getting head trapped in the wheel arch of taxi

 

Warning graphic images: This footage really needs to be seen to be believed.

 

A man had to rescued after becoming trapped in the wheel arch of a taxi following a collision in Ayutthaya.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/965009-video-thai-man-rescued-after-getting-head-trapped-in-the-wheel-arch-of-taxi/