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One dead as storm wreaks havoc in Nong Khai

By The Nation

 

A tropical depression storm hit Nong Khai province, resulting in damage to residents’ properties and rice harvests in three districts. One person was reported killed when their house collapsed.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/974200-one-dead-as-storm-wreaks-havoc-in-nong-khai/

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The week that was in Thailand news: Pigeon, pigeon….like your English!

 

 

Like many Brits of a similar age Rooster grew up laughing at the antics of one Basil Fawlty. The comic creation of Connie Booth and John Cleese who played the Torquay hotel owner had no redeeming features.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/974186-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-pigeon-pigeon…like-your-english/

 

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Politicians worth more

By The Nation

 

File photo: Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.

 

AUDITOR-GENERAL SAYS 60 WHO HELD POSITIONS IN THE ABHISIT AND YINGLUCK GOV

 

POLITICIANS who held office in the Abhisit Vejjajiva and Yingluck Shinawatra governments who own assets worth more than Bt50 million will be scrutinised for any tax evasion, Auditor-General Pisit Leelavachiropas said yesterday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/974215-politicians-worth-more/

 

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Troubled Isaan school is willing to learn new ways

By KETKAN BOONPEN
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

 

DIRECTOR EMBRACES SCHEME TO BRING FAILING SCHOOLS UP TO STANDARD

 

SHORTLY AFTER assuming office as education minister in December’s Cabinet reshuffle, Teerakiat Jareonsettasin introduced his first policy of helping schools in rural areas suffering quality problems get out of “intensive care”.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/974216-troubled-isaan-school-is-willing-to-learn-new-ways/

 

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FB posts of abused wildlife and animals for sale worry conservation groups

By The Nation

 

 

FACEBOOK posts of wild animals for show or sale continued unabated despite state efforts to suppress them, according to a recent survey by conservation groups.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/974217-fb-posts-of-abused-wildlife-and-animals-for-sale-worry-conservation-groups/

 

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Thai PBS panel denies influencing research projects

By The Nation

 

 

THAI PBS’s policy committee has issued a second statement to clarify accusations concerning the Department of Special Investigation’s probe into procurements in regard to three media academic research projects for the TV station.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/974218-thai-pbs-panel-denies-influencing-research-projects/

 

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Laotian farmers reap benefit of producing chemical-free rice

By SUMALEE SUWANNAKORN
THE NATION

 

RICE farmers in Laos have fetched much better crop prices after embracing good agricultural practices.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/974219-laotian-farmers-reap-benefit-of-producing-chemical-free-rice/

 

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Thailand’s image as a corrupt country a serious problem, says expert, after recent survey

By The Nation

 

CORRUPTION REMAINS a serious issue as revealed by a latest international survey, an expert said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/974220-thailand’s-image-as-a-corrupt-country-a-serious-problem-says-expert-after-recent-survey/

 

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Phuket wildlife experts fear for future of slow loris as development bites 

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

 

PHUKET: A slow loris found wandering into a resident’s house in central Phuket last night has been handed over to wildlife officials for care and protection.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/974221-phuket-wildlife-experts-fear-for-future-of-slow-loris-as-development-bites/

 

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AMA, Xterra bring off road triathlon, trail run to Phuket

Phuket Gazette

 

 

PHUKET: Xterra Thailand and Active Management Asia (AMA) have partnered up to organize the ‘Xterra Off Road Triathlon and Trail Run’ on April 1 in Phuket. Following the success of Xterra Samui held last year, the company is now hosting its debut event in the ‘Xterra Asia Pacific and World Series 2017- Road to Hawaii’.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/974222-ama-xterra-bring-off-road-triathlon-trail-run-to-phuket/

 

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Over 49 percent believe reconciliation will be a flop: Bangkok Poll

 

 

Almost half of the respondents to an opinion survey conducted by Bangkok Poll believe that the government’s effort to bring about political reconciliation will not succeed because those in conflict remain as divided as ever.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/974223-over-49-percent-believe-reconciliation-will-be-a-flop-bangkok-poll/

 

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Soccer-Chelsea 13 points clear after late Cahill winner at Stoke

 

Stoke City v Chelsea - Premier League - bet365 Stadium - 18/3/17 Chelsea's Gary Cahill celebrates scoring their second goal Reuters / Phil Noble Livepic

 

March 18 (Reuters) - - STOKE CITY 1 CHELSEA 2

Runaway Premier League leaders Chelsea continued their relentless progress, moving 13 points clear at the top of the table as Gary Cahill scored a late winner in a hard-earned and feisty 2-1 win at Stoke City on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/974224-soccer-chelsea-13-points-clear-after-late-cahill-winner-at-stoke/

 

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Leicester continue revival under Shakespeare

 

West Ham United v Leicester City - Premier League - London Stadium - 18/3/17 Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare gestures to his players Action Images via Reuters / John Sibley Livepic

 

March 18 (Reuters) - Leicester City continued their revival under new manager Craig Shakespeare as a 3-2 win at West Ham United on Saturday gave the English champions their first away league win of the season.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/974225-leicester-continue-revival-under-shakespeare/

 

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Dawson double gives West Brom 3-1 win over Arsenal

 

West Bromwich Albion v Arsenal - Premier League - The Hawthorns - 18/3/17 West Bromwich Albion's Craig Dawson scores their third goal Reuters / Darren Staples Livepic

 

March 18 (Reuters) - Two headers by Craig Dawson and a Hal Robson-Kanu strike lifted West Bromwich Albion to a 3-1 win over Arsenal and piled more misery on their manager Arsene Wenger after a pulsating Premier League clash on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/974226-dawson-double-gives-west-brom-3-1-win-over-arsenal/

 

 

 

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Deeney own goal lifts Palace out of relegation zone

 

Crystal Palace v Watford - Premier League - Selhurst Park - 18/3/17 Crystal Palace's Christian Benteke celebrates after Watford's Troy Deeney scores an own goal and the first for Crystal Palace Reuters / Dylan Martinez Livepic

 

LONDON (Reuters) - An own goal from Watford captain Troy Deeney handed Crystal Palace a vital 1-0 win in the Premier League at Selhurst Park on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/974228-deeney-own-goal-lifts-palace-out-of-relegation-zone/

 

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Everton crush Hull to claim sixth successive home win

 

Everton v Hull City - Premier League - Goodison Park - 18/3/17 Everton's Romelu Lukaku shoots at goal Reuters / Andrew Yates Livepic

 

March 18 (Reuters) - Romelu Lukaku struck a late double as Everton's challenge to join the Premier League top-four battle strengthened with a 4-0 rout of relegation-haunted Hull City for a sixth successive home win on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/974229-everton-crush-hull-to-claim-sixth-successive-home-win/

 

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Resurgent Ireland deny England rugby grand slam

By Conor Humphries

 

Rugby Union - Ireland v England - Six Nations Championship - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Republic of Ireland - 18/3/17 England celebrate with the Six Nations trophy after the game Reuters / Clodagh Kilcoyne Livepic

 

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland stunned England 13-9 in the Six Nations on Saturday to deny their old rivals a second successive grand slam and end their hopes of a world record 19th victory in a row.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/974230-resurgent-ireland-deny-england-rugby-grand-slam/

 

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Another person tries to jump White House fence

 

FILE PHOTO: A restricted area sign is seen outside of the White House in Washington November 27, 2015. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A person jumped over a bike rack in a buffer zone in front of the White House on Saturday while President Trump was in Florida, but was not able to make it over the fence into the grounds, White House spokesman Sean Spicer said on Twitter.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/974231-another-person-tries-to-jump-white-house-fence/

 

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U.S. Homeland Security seeks proposals for wall with Mexico

 

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as he holds a joint news conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel (not pictured) in the East Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., March 17, 2017. REUTERS/Jim Bourg

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued requests for proposals for prototypes for a wall along the Mexican border, saying ideally it should be 30 feet (9 meters) high and the wall facing the U.S. side should be "aesthetically pleasing in color."

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/974232-us-homeland-security-seeks-proposals-for-wall-with-mexico/

 

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Kurdish supporters in Frankfurt protest against Erdogan

 

People hold placards during a demonstration organised by Kurds, in Frankfurt, Germany, March 18, 2017. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski

 

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Around 30,000 Kurdish supporters demonstrated in the German city of Frankfurt on Saturday against Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and an April referendum that would give him sweeping new powers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/974233-kurdish-supporters-in-frankfurt-protest-against-erdogan/

 

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Is Bangkok Traffic the Worst in the World?

Orlando Barton

 

 

Newcomers to The Big Mango are usually overwhelmed their first time in a vehicle. Cars, buses, tuk-tuks, songtaews and literally millions of motorbikes buzzing around like angry bees. I’d need all my fingers and toes to count the number of expats and visitors I’ve heard say, “I could never drive here”.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/974235-is-bangkok-traffic-the-worst-in-the-world/

 

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Teaching your child to swim in Thailand – you’ll be glad you did

 

 

The recent deaths of four school children in Korat is ample reminder of the importance of teaching your child to swim.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/974234-teaching-your-child-to-swim-in-thailand-–-you’ll-be-glad-you-did/

 

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Here is everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S8

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

The long-awaited unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S8 will take place later this month so here’s a few things that you need to know about Samsung’s new flagship smartphone.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/here-is-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-samsung-galaxy-s8/20459/

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Thousands flee Iraq's Mosul as battle edges into Old City

By Abdelaziz Boumzar

 

Displaced Iraqi people from different areas in Mosul wait to be transferred to a safe area during a battle between Iraqi forces and Islamic State militants, in the city of Mosul, Iraq March 18, 2017. REUTERS/Youssef Boudlal

 

MOSUL, Iraq (Reuters) - Thousands of Iraqis surged out of western Mosul on Saturday during a lull in heavy fighting in districts around the densely populated Old City where Iraqi forces are facing fierce resistance from Islamic State militants.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/974238-thousands-flee-iraqs-mosul-as-battle-edges-into-old-city/

 

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Ignoring Scottish referendum mandate would 'shatter' UK structure - Sturgeon

By Elisabeth O'Leary

 

Party leader Nicola Sturgeon speaks at the Scottish National Party's conference in Aberdeen, Scotland, Britain March 18, 2017. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

 

ABERDEEN, Scotland (Reuters) - Refusal by Britain's prime minister to discuss an independence referendum would "shatter beyond repair" the United Kingdom's constitutional structure, Nicola Sturgeon told her Scottish National Party on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/974241-ignoring-scottish-referendum-mandate-would-shatter-uk-structure-sturgeon/

 

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Driven legal: Army backs Phuket campaign for commercial drivers to have correct licences

Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

 

PHUKET: The Phuket Land of Transport Office (PLTO) with support from Royal Thai Army soldiers on the island have launched a campaign to ensure that drivers of all commercial passenger vehicles in Phuket, including ride-sharing cars, at least have the correct driving licences.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/974242-driven-legal-army-backs-phuket-campaign-for-commercial-drivers-to-have-correct-licences/

 

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Rock and roll legend Chuck Berry dies

 

 

Rock and roll legend Chuck Berry has died aged 90, police in the US state of Missouri report.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/974245-rock-and-roll-legend-chuck-berry-dies/

 

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Police arrest woman dubbed ‘Thailand’s cruelest mother’

 

Image: Sanook

 

Police in Nonthaburi have arrested a woman who used plastic cord to tie her son to metal railings as a punishment for being naughty.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/974240-police-arrest-woman-dubbed-‘thailand’s-cruelest-mother’/

 

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X5 PHEV behemoth helps save on super-high fuel costs

By Kingsley Wijayasinha

 

 

BMW’s mammoth plug-in hybrid SUV isn’t something you’d want to make quick moves in, but it comes loaded with safety/assistance systems, has great straight-line, sports car performance with a ride quality that isn’t bad, and allows you the advantage to go all-electric in heavy city traffic.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/974248-x5-phev-behemoth-helps-save-on-super-high-fuel-costs/

 

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Man killed at Paris airport planned to 'die for Allah' - prosecutor

By Gus Trompiz and Emmanuel Jarry

 

Police investigators at the scene of a shooting near the northern Paris suburb of Stains, France, March 18, 2017. REUTERS/Charles Platiau

 

PARIS (Reuters) - A man shot dead by French soldiers at Paris Orly airport on Saturday shouted he was there to "die for Allah" and tried to seize a soldier's assault rifle, apparently intending to open fire on passengers, a prosecutor said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/974249-man-killed-at-paris-airport-planned-to-die-for-allah-prosecutor/