THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 5 Feb 2017

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Somkid urges more investments in Myanmar to ease impact from US TPP pullout

 

 

Deputy Prime Minister  Somkid Jatusripitak yesterday urged more Thais to invest in Myanmar to alleviate economic impact after the United States officially pulled out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967230-somkid-urges-more-investments-in-myanmar-to-ease-impact-from-us-tpp-pullout/

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The week that was in Thailand news: Loving Thailand – Snatches and all!

 

 

Welcome to the Year of the Rooster! It is gratifying to know that after all these years of selfless devotion in trying to improve Thailand, my time has finally come. It is great to be recognized for one’s contribution to society, rather than just be seen as some cock in a white skin wandering the streets looking for a bar stool.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967268-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-loving-thailand-–-snatches-and-all/

 

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Two abandoned suitcases in Phuket Town cause bomb scare, confirmed by police to be emtpy 

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

 

PHUKET: Two abandoned suitcases suspected of potentially containing explosive devices were found in two locations in Phuket Town yesterday evening (Feb 3).

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967270-two-abandoned-suitcases-in-phuket-town-cause-bomb-scare-confirmed-by-police-to-be-emtpy/

 

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Facebook’s creepy new Discover People feature wants to introduce you to total strangers

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Facebook is rolling out a new feature called Discover People, designed to encourage users to find dates, make friends and connect with complete strangers.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/facebooks-creepy-new-discover-people-feature-wants-to-introduce-you-to-total-strangers/19699/

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Divers search pond for Bangkok car salesman missing since December

By THE SUNDAY NATION

 

 

THE SEARCH for missing Bangkok car salesman Rattaphum Pimjaisai continued yesterday when police investigators used three scuba divers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation to search a four-rai pond within a public park under the Chimphli elevated road in Taling Chan district.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967282-divers-search-pond-for-bangkok-car-salesman-missing-since-december/

 

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Students to be given access to electronic bank of past exam

By The Sunday Nation

 

 

AN ELECTRONIC bank of past O-NET (Ordinary National Educational Test) exam papers and answers in all subjects is to be created so students and teachers can access them for practice.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967283-students-to-be-given-access-to-electronic-bank-of-past-exam/

 

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Google is killing off one its most popular apps and it’s terrible news for Android fans

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Google has announced it is to kill off its popular Google Now Launcher for Android.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/google-now-launcher-android/19703/

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City folk urged to help farmers save forests

By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

A maize barn is seen in front of lush forest at Doi Phu Ka National Park in Nan, showing the encroachment of a maize plantation into the forest.

 

CITY dwellers have been urged to help people who live near the source of major rivers to preserve dwindling forestland for the benefit of the nation.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967284-city-folk-urged-to-help-farmers-save-forests/

 

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Rise in tax on jet fuel ‘just due to supply and demand’

By The Sunday Nation

 

The government yesterday dismissed a suggestion that the increase in excise tax on aircraft fuel was caused by state funds running low.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967285-rise-in-tax-on-jet-fuel-‘just-due-to-supply-and-demand’/

 

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Media set to keep up its fight on regulation

By THE SUNDAY NATION

 

 

THE MEDIA reform committee under the National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) will not back down from its proposal for a media licensing authority, but media groups are still determined to push for changes to the bill they claim infringe on press freedom, representatives at a seminar said yesterday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967286-media-set-to-keep-up-its-fight-on-regulation/

 

 

 

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Shaping young minds to make the most of digital age

By   THE NATION

 

Rames Promyen

 

A NEW stage in the 20-year plan to help young Thais nationwide to cope with the learning skills and mental challenges of the 21st century has been launched by Thailand Knowledge Park.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967287-shaping-young-minds-to-make-the-most-of-digital-age/

 

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I’ll kill Krabi coal power plant if elected: Abhisit

By The Sunday Nation

 

Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva promised yesterday to annul the controversial coal-fired power plant project in southern Krabi province if he gets voted into power.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967288-i’ll-kill-krabi-coal-power-plant-if-elected-abhisit/

 

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Amnesty voices concern over promotion of ‘black site’ boss

By The Sunday Nation

 

 

Amnesty International has called for “close scrutiny” following the new US government’s appointment of a woman official allegedly involved in a secret prison in Thailand as deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967289-amnesty-voices-concern-over-promotion-of-‘black-site’-boss/

 

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Court confirms armed ‘men in black’ fought in 2010 riots

By NATION NEWS AGENCY

 

 

THE recent court verdict against two men accused of possessing unregistered guns during a deadly anti-government rally in Bangkok in April 2010 has confirmed claims that armed “men in black” were among the red-shirt protesters.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967290-court-confirms-armed-‘men-in-black’-fought-in-2010-riots/

 

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Partners raise awareness of forest stewardship

By The Nation

 

Tetra Pak (Thailand) has announced a partnership with Ichitan Group to raise awareness for responsible sourcing and the benefits of the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) label. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967291-partners-raise-awareness-of-forest-stewardship/

 

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Abhisit opposes Prayut’s idea of lighter charges for bribe-givers

By THE SUNDAY NATION

 

DEMOCRAT PARTY leader Abhisit Vejjajiva yesterday called on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to reconsider his instruction on amending bribery laws that would spare bribe-givers from criminal charges.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967292-abhisit-opposes-prayut’s-idea-of-lighter-charges-for-bribe-givers/

 

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Ever Been in a Thai-Tech Taxi?

Orlando Barton

 

 

Getting a taxi in Bangkok used to be a fairly straight forward proposition. You flagged one down, told him where you wanted to go and hopefully he knew what you were talking about. Some of my best adventure stories involve taxi drivers.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967293-ever-been-in-a-thai-tech-taxi/

 

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Let the train take the strain – head South for the trip of a lifetime!

 

 

Many tourists point to their limited time in Thailand as a reason to take internal flights.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967294-let-the-train-take-the-strain-–-head-south-for-the-trip-of-a-lifetime/

 

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Ruthless Chelsea overpower Arsenal to stretch lead

 

Britain Football Soccer - Chelsea v Arsenal - Premier League - Stamford Bridge - 4/2/17 Chelsea's Eden Hazard scores their second goal Action Images via Reuters / John Sibley Livepic

 

(Reuters) - - A firm header from Marcos Alonso, a dazzling individual effort from Eden Hazard and a lob from Cesc Fabregas earned Premier League leaders Chelsea an emphatic 3-1 victory over Arsenal on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967297-ruthless-chelsea-overpower-arsenal-to-stretch-lead/

 

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Liverpool freefall continues with shock 2-0 defeat at Hull

Reporting by Ian Chadband

 

Britain Football Soccer - Hull City v Liverpool - Premier League - The Kingston Communications Stadium - 4/2/17 Hull City's Oumar Niasse scores their second goal Action Images via Reuters / Craig Brough Livepic

 

(Reuters) - - Liverpool's calamitous freefall in 2017 continued with a shocking 2-0 defeat at Hull City which may have put a fatal dent in their Premier League title hopes on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967298-liverpool-freefall-continues-with-shock-2-0-defeat-at-hull/

 

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Red-hot Lukaku scores four in 'crazy' Everton victory

Reporting By Tom Hayward

 

Britain Football Soccer - Everton v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League - Goodison Park - 4/2/17 Everton's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring their fifth goal with teammates Action Images via Reuters / Jason Cairnduff Livepic

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Romelu Lukaku made a big statement in the race to finish as the Premier League's top scorer this season with four goals in Everton's staggering 6-3 Premier League victory over Bournemouth on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967299-red-hot-lukaku-scores-four-in-crazy-everton-victory/

 

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Kane spot on as Spurs ease past Boro

By Philip O'Connor

 

Britain Football Soccer - Tottenham Hotspur v Middlesbrough - Premier League - White Hart Lane - 4/2/17 Middlesbrough's Alvaro Negredo shoots at goal Action Images via Reuters / Paul Childs Livepic

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Harry Kane struck from the penalty spot to give Tottenham Hotspur a 1-0 victory over struggling Middlesbrough at White Hart Lane and reduce the gap on Premier League leaders Chelsea, who beat Arsenal 3-1 earlier in the day, to nine points.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967300-kane-spot-on-as-spurs-ease-past-boro/

 

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West Ham seal impressive 3-1 win at Southampton

By Tom Hayward

 

Britain Football Soccer - Southampton v West Ham United - Premier League - St Mary's Stadium - 4/2/17 Southampton's Maya Yoshida in action with West Ham United's Aaron Cresswell Reuters / Dylan Martinez Livepic

 

(Reuters) - - West Ham United recovered from a goal down to cruise to a comfortable 3-1 Premier League victory away against Southampton on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967301-west-ham-seal-impressive-3-1-win-at-southampton/

 

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Father of Louvre attacker says son is not a terrorist

By Seham Eloraby

 

Reda Abdullah al-Hamamy, the father of Abdullah Reda al-Hamamy who is suspected of attacking a soldier in Paris' Louvre museum, speaks during an interview with Reuters in Daqahliya, Egypt, February 4, 2017. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

 

CAIRO (Reuters) - The father of the machete-wielding man who was shot by a guard as he tried to enter Paris's Louvre museum said on Saturday his son was not an Islamist and the French were only accusing him of terrorism to excuse the brutality used to stop him.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967302-father-of-louvre-attacker-says-son-is-not-a-terrorist/

 

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Mass protests force Romania to scrap decree decriminalising graft

By Radu-Sorin Marinas

 

People demonstrate against a cabinet decree passed earlier in the week decriminalising some graft offences, in Bucharest, Romania February 4, 2017. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov

 

BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Romania's prime minister said on Saturday he was scrapping a decree that would have shielded dozens of politicians from prosecution for corruption, bowing to one of the biggest protests since the fall of dictator Nicolae Ceausescu in 1989.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967303-mass-protests-force-romania-to-scrap-decree-decriminalising-graft/

 

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German magazine sparks furore with image of Trump beheading Statue of Liberty

by Paul Carrel

 

U. S. President Donald Trump is depicted beheading the Statue of Liberty in this illustration on the cover of the latest issue of German news magazine Der Spiegel. Spiegel/Handout via REUTERS

 

BERLIN (Reuters) - German weekly magazine Der Spiegel sparked controversy at home and abroad on Saturday with a front cover illustration of U.S. President Donald Trump beheading the Statue of Liberty.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967305-german-magazine-sparks-furore-with-image-of-trump-beheading-statue-of-liberty/

 

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U.S.-backed Syrian force in new phase of Raqqa assault

By Rodi Said and Tom Perry

 

Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters dance in the north of Raqqa city, Syria February 3, 2017. Picture taken February 3,2017. REUTERS/Rodi Said

 

RAQQA PROVINCE, Syria/BEIRUT (Reuters) - An alliance of U.S.-backed militias started a new phase of its campaign against the Islamic State-held city of Raqqa on Saturday, aiming to complete its encirclement and sever the road to militant strongholds in Deir al-Zor province.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967306-us-backed-syrian-force-in-new-phase-of-raqqa-assault/

 

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Iran vows "roaring missiles" if threatened, defies new sanctions

By Bozorgmehr Sharafedin

 

DUBAI (Reuters) - A Revolutionary Guards commander said Iran would use its missiles if its security is under threat, as the elite force defied new U.S. sanctions on its missile programme by holding a military exercise on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967308-iran-vows-roaring-missiles-if-threatened-defies-new-sanctions/

 

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REVEALED: The secret Netflix codes that unlock thousands of extra TV shows and movies

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

A list of secret Netflix codes that unlock scores of extra TV shows and movies has been released online.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/revealed-the-secret-netflix-codes-that-unlock-thousands-of-extra-tv-shows-and-movies/19709/

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Trump says U.S. will work with Kiev and Moscow to end Ukraine conflict

By David Shepardson and Natalia Zinets

 

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko address a news conference in Berlin, Germany, January 30, 2017. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

 

WASHINGTON/KIEV (Reuters) - U.S President Donald Trump said he was willing to work with both Kiev and Moscow to resolve a separatist conflict in eastern Ukraine, following a telephone call with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/967316-trump-says-us-will-work-with-kiev-and-moscow-to-end-ukraine-conflict/