THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 30 Mar 2017

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Former foreign minister impeached in Thaksin passport case

 

File photo : Surapong

 

BANGKOK: -- The National Legislative Assembly has voted 231-4 in favour of impeaching former foreign minister Surapong Tohvichakchaikul for malfeasance in re-issuing the national passports of ousted ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976126-former-foreign-minister-surapong-impeached-for-returning-passports-to-thaksin/

 

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Irishman 'critically wounded' in BKK airport plunge

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

  

File photo by Matichon

 

BANGKOK — An Irish tourist was critically injured Thursday morning after falling from the fourth floor at Suvarnabhumi Airport, police said, describing the plunge as intentional.

 

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Woman taxi driver fined 9,000 baht for forcing passengers out

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Department of Land Transport has imposed hefty fines for the female taxi driver for emotionally forcing passengers out of her car.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/975993-manic-taxi-panic-screaming-driver-terrorizes-family/?do=findComment&comment=11755881

 

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Man swallowed by a giant python

 

 

JAKARTA: -- An Indonesian man has been found inside the belly of a seven-metre long python found sprawling out next to the victim’s garden, The Jakarta Post Online reported on Wednesday quoting tribunsulbar.com.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976132-man-swallowed-by-giant-python-in-indonesia/

 

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Phuket reservoir dredged to prepare for dry season

Phuket Gazette

 

          

The 15-million-baht project is expected to be complete next month. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

PHUKET: -- Royal Thai Army officials on Tuesday visited a dredging site at Suan Luang reservoir, where a project to increase the water retention capacity in preparation for the dry season has been underway since December last year. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976138-phuket-reservoir-dredged-to-prepare-for-dry-season/

 

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BREAKING

 

“My fears for me and my son” – South African man and son, 6, warned by police as US rapist remains on the loose in Thailand

 

BANGKOK: -- A South African man living in Thailand has spoken of his fears as a convicted US rapist who is thought to have run off with his wife remains on the loose.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976111-missing-thai-woman-and-us-rapist-thai-press-reports-woman-is-safe amid-claims-she-was-not-with-wanted-man/?do=findComment&comment=11756106

 

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EC member backs local elections before national ballot
By The Nation

 

Spmchai

 

BANGKOK: -- Election Commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn said on Thursday he agreed with the idea of local elections being held before the national polling, but added that smaller elections would have to be staggered so that effective legal enforcement and thorough regulation could be ensured.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976145-ec-member-backs-local-elections-before-national-ballot/

 

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REVEALED: The cheeky way Chrome tells you you’re watching too much x-rated stuff

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

We already know that Google Chrome has several hidden features such as games but they have now devised a tongue-in-cheek message for Android and iOS users using Incognito Mode who have opened the mode 100 times.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/revealed-the-cheeky-way-chrome-tells-you-youre-watching-too-much-x-rated-stuff/20686/

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Microsoft taken to court by users who claim Windows 10 update destroyed their computers

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Three users are taking Microsoft to court claiming that an update of Windows 10 destroyed their data as well as causing damage to their computers.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/microsoft-taken-to-court-by-users-who-claim-windows-10-update-destroyed-their-computers/20689/

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All jazzed up in Hua Hin

By Kitchana Lersakvanitchakul

THE NATION

 

 

Now a sprightly 88, jazz legend Benny Golson wowed the crowd at last weekend’s True Jazz Festival at True Arena in Hua Hin not just with his music and energy, but also with his praise for the musical genius of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol before playing the royal composition, “Love in Spring”, on his tenor sax.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976160-all-jazzed-up-in-hua-hin/

 

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Look Inside Bangkok's First 24-Hour Library Opening Soon

By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter

 

Photo: Bangkok City Library / Facebook

 

BANGKOK — Check out the capital city’s soon-to-be 24-hour library on April 7.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976171-look-inside-bangkoks-first-24-hour-library-opening-soon/

 

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Ex-headman condemned to death for rape

 

 

A former village headman in Kalamasai district of Kalasin province was on Thursday was sentenced to death by the provincial court after he was found guilty of assaulting and raping a high-school student who later died.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976172-ex-headman-condemned-to-death-for-rape/

 

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Phuket officials announce Songkran Thai New Year road-safety campaign

The Phuket News

 

Boontan Sonthon, 34, died after losing control of his motorbike and crashing into a roadside pylon in Cherng Talay on April 16 last year. Officials are hoping for a better road-fatality record this year. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET:-- The Songkran Thai New Year “Seven Days of Danger” road-safety campaign this year will be held from April 11-17, Phuket officials announced yesterday (Mar 29).

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976173-phuket-officials-announce-songkran-thai-new-year-road-safety-campaign/

 

 

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Chinese pilot in ICU after being hit by a car in Phuket

Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

PHUKET:-- A Chinese national was seriously injured after he was hit by a car while trying to get away from soi dogs in the road in Thalang last night. 

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976175-chinese-pilot-in-icu-after-being-hit-by-a-car-in-phuket/

 

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Phuket police officer transferred after allegations of threats and bribes

Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

PHUKET:-- An ex-Patong Police major is under investigation after Prime Minister Gen Prayuth Chan-o-Cha ordered his transfer to Phuket Provincial Police.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976177-phuket-police-officer-transferred-after-allegations-of-threats-and-bribes/

 

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There's a rat at government house - literally!

 

 

Social media was abuzz after someone posted a picture of a huge rat clambering over the food at government house.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976178-theres-a-rat-at-government-house-literally/

 

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Phuket taxi driver returns British tourists' purse

Kongleaphy Keam

 

 

PHUKET:-- Two British tourists rejoiced last night after a taxi driver reunited them with their lost purse containing 70,000 baht.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976187-phuket-taxi-driver-returns-british-tourists-purse/

 

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Thailand Live Friday 31 Mar 2017 
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