THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 31 Mar 2017

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HOTEL DEALS: Book by April 3rd to receive an extra 10% discount on our already great prices!

 

 

Book by April 3rd!! A fine set of hotels await you in this week's Hotel Deals of the Week: Ascott Sathorn Bangkok, Lanta Chada Beach Resort & Spa, and Classic Kameo Hotel & Serviced Apartments, Rayong

 

Info: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976089-hotel-deals-book-by-april-3rd-to-receive-an-extra-10-discount-on-our-already-great-prices/

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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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All jazzed up in Hua Hin

By Kitchana Lersakvanitchakul

THE NATION

 

 

HUA HIN: -- 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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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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The Thai taxi driver from hell! Just one thing - she's a woman!

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

BANGKOK: -- Thai social media is abuzz with a story about possibly the nastiest taxi driver in Bangkok.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/975993-manic-taxi-panic-screaming-driver-terrorizes-family/?do=findComment&comment=11757633

 

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Video: Overloaded pick up - Thais ask how did the police miss that one!

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

BANGKOK: -- A video of a seriously overloaded pick-up heading for Bangkok caused an online furor on Thursday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976201-video-overloaded-pick-up-thais-ask-how-did-the-police-miss-that-one/

 

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Border casino ‘on disputed territory’
By The Nation

 

 

BURI RAM: -- DUE TO intense opposition from local residents and pressure from authorities, anti-corruption activist Veera Somkwamkid was forced on Wednesday to abandon his plan to inspect a casino being built at Buri Ram’s border with Cambodia.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976202-border-casino-‘on-disputed-territory’/

 

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Prosecutors bow to "Boss's" request for another postponement
By The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- PUBLIC PROSECUTORS yesterday seemed to show mercy to the Red Bull founder’s grandson implicated in the 2012 hit-and-run killing of a policeman in the heart of the capital, postponing a decision whether to indict Vorayuth Yoovidhya once again.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976204-prosecutors-bow-to-bosss-request-for-another-postponement/

 

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National Oil Company proposal scrapped
By THE NATION

 

 

NLA succumbs to pressure, withdraws controversial article

 

BANGKOK: -- A NATIONAL Legislative Assembly (NLA) subcommittee yesterday gave in to opposition and withdrew the controversial Article 10/1 amendment to the Petroleum Act, effectively sinking the proposal to set up a new national oil company.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976205-national-oil-company-proposal-scrapped/

 

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PM’s Office promises action as landless activists object to policy
By Pratch Rujivanarom
The Nation

 

Rieng Khongthum cries as she talks about her hardship from loss of land due to the forestland reclamation campaign in Krabi at the meeting at Public Sector Development Commission Office yesterday.

 

BANGKOK: -- POOR AND landless people from 25 provinces yesterday petitioned authorities, asking them to address long-standing problems, while the Prime Minister’s Office promised the government would expedite solutions.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976206-pm’s-office-promises-action-as-landless-activists-object-to-policy/

 

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Visions in shades of black
By Manta Klangboonkrong
The Nation

 

Rolls-Royce Wraith Black Badge

 

Rolls-Royce brings its malefic Black Badge to the Bangkok International Motor Show

 

BANGKOK: -- Billed as the alter-ego of the world’s leading super luxury brand, the Rolls-Royce Black Badge makes its Southeast Asian debut this week, with the Wraith model showing its star quality to visitors at the 38th Bangkok International Motor Show.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976207-rolls-royce-brings-its-malefic-black-badge-to-the-bangkok-international-motor-show/

 

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Irishman jumps to his death
By Sutinan Kongsin
The Nation

 

Alan Paul Grimes

 

BANGKOK: -- An Irishman jumped to his death at Suvarnabhumi Airport yesterday despite a glass wall that had been installed at the terminal to prevent suicides.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976128-irishman-critically-wounded-in-suvarnabhumi-airport-plunge/?do=findComment&comment=11757661

 

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Juthamas and daughter detained for second night awaiting bail decision
By The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Former Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) governor Juthamas Siriwan and her daughter had to spend another night in detention on Thursday after the court refused their request for temporary release.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976208-juthamas-and-daughter-detained-for-second-night-awaiting-bail-decision/?do=findComment&comment=11757664

 

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Slain Narathiwat police officer eligible for posthumous promotion
By The Nation

 

 

Pol Corporal Supaksorn

 

NARATHIWAT: -- Pol Corporal Supaksorn Sayukhongthon, who was killed in a deadly attack on Narathiwat’s Rangae Police Station on Thursday morning, will be considered for posthumous promotion to the rank of major, Narathiwat police chief Pol Maj-General Manas Sikasamat said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976210-slain-narathiwat-police-officer-eligible-for-posthumous-promotion/

 

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Thai woman ‘out of danger’ in South Korean hospital
By Chompis Pinmuang
The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- A young Thai woman who fell into a coma and was hospitalised during her trip to South Korea is now out of danger.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976211-thai-woman-‘out-of-danger’-in-south-korean-hospital/

 

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11 digital TV operators given reprieve for license fee payment extension

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has agreed to extend the deadline for 11 digital TV operators to pay their license fees.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976212-11-digital-tv-operators-given-reprieve-for-license-fee-payment-extension/

 

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3.3 percent GDP forecast by Kasikorn Research Centre

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Kasikorn Research Centre has predicted the economic growth rate for this year at 3.3 percent, thanks to export expansion from earlier projection of 0.8 percent to a revised projection of 2 percent as a result of increasing demand for and prices of Thai products.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976213-33-percent-gdp-forecast-by-kasikorn-research-centre/

 

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Planned Parenthood opens Asia-Pacific headquarters in Bangkok

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

  

An undate photo of Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand's campaign to promote use of condoms in Bangkok. Image: Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand

 

BANGKOK — International women’s health organization Planned Parenthood has established Thailand as the base for its efforts in the Asia-Pacific region.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976214-planned-parenthood-opens-asia-pacific-headquarters-in-bangkok/

 

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TAT launches “Upcycling the Oceans, Thailand” project

 

BANGKOK, 31 March 2017 (NNT) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the “Upcycling the Oceans, Thailand” project to collect waste from tourist attractions and even using them to make fashionable items. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976215-tat-launches-“upcycling-the-oceans-thailand”-project/

 

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Thailand to increase green areas by 40 percent in next 20 years

 

BANGKOK, 31 March 2017 (NNT) – Thailand plans to create forests in urban areas to help absorb air pollution and build more green offices. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976216-thailand-to-increase-green-areas-by-40-percent-in-next-20-years/

 

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Thais eat more eggs in 2016

 

BANGKOK, 31 March 2017 (NNT) - Thai people’s egg consumption has increased to 240 eggs/year following campaigns for egg consumption by the public and private sectors. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976217-thais-eat-more-eggs-in-2016/

 

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Bank suggests financial personnel learn about financial innovation

 

BANGKOK, 31 March 2017 (NNT) - The financial sector is urgently developing personnel to be ready for the use of technology in preparation for the changing financial technology in the digital era. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976218-bank-suggests-financial-personnel-learn-about-financial-innovation/

 

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South Korea court approves warrant to arrest ousted president Park Geun-hye

By Cynthia Kim and Ju-min Park

REUTERS

 

Ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye arrives for questioning on her arrest warrant at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, March 30, 2017. REUTERS/Ahn Young-Joon/Pool

 

SEOUL (Reuters) - A South Korean court on Friday approved a warrant to arrest ousted president Park Geun-hye, the country's first democratically elected leader to be thrown out of office, on accusations of bribery and abuse of power.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976219-south-korea-court-approves-warrant-to-arrest-ousted-president-park-geun-hye/

 

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Israeli cabinet approves first West Bank settlement in 20 years

By Maayan Lubell

REUTERS

 

FILE PHOTO: A man helps direct the removal of a pre-fabricated home in the recently evicted illegal Israeli settler outpost of Amona, in the occupied West Bank February 6, 2017. REUTERS/Baz Ratner/File Photo

 

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's security cabinet on Thursday approved the building of the first new settlement in the occupied West Bank in two decades, even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu negotiates with Washington on a possible curb on settlement activity.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976220-israeli-cabinet-approves-first-west-bank-settlement-in-20-years/

 

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Seven added to U.S. terrorism list, including jailed British preacher

REUTERS

 

Anjem Choudary, the leader of the dissolved militant group al-Muhajiroun, arrives at Bow Street Magistrates Court in London July 4, 2006. REUTERS/Stephen Hird/Files

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A high-profile British Islamist preacher who was sentenced to prison last year for inviting support for the Islamic State militancy was added to the U.S. global counterterrorism list, the U.S. Treasury said on Thursday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976221-seven-added-to-us-terrorism-list-including-jailed-british-preacher/

 

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Merkel's political allies vow united front on Brexit

By Robin Emmott

REUTERS

 

German Chancellor Angela Merkel takes part in a European People Party (EPP) summit in St Julian's, Malta, March 30, 2017. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

 

ST JULIAN'S, Malta (Reuters) - Pro-European allies of German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday set out a firm line on Britain's exit negotiations, including an exit bill for London among the main priorities of the EU's overall stance.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976222-merkels-political-allies-vow-united-front-on-brexit/

 

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Malaysia releases Kim Jong Nam's body, citizens in North Korea return

By Joseph Sipalan

REUTERS

 

Mohd Nor Azrin Md Zain, counsellor at Malaysia's embassy in Pyongyang, addresses the media with Malaysia's Foreign Minister Anifah Aman (C) and Malaysia's ambassador to North Korea Mohamad Nizan Mohamad at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang, Malaysia March 31, 2017. REUTERS/Lai Seng Sin

 

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysian authorities returned the body of the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Thursday, in a deal that secured the release of nine Malaysian citizens held in Pyongyang after a drawn out diplomatic spat.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976223-malaysia-releases-kim-jong-nams-body-citizens-in-north-korea-return/

 

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Trump trade tweet sets tone for tense first meeting with China leader

By David Brunnstrom and Christian Shepherd

REUTERS

 

FILE PHOTO: A combination of file photos showing Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) at London's Heathrow Airport, October 19, 2015 and U.S. President Donald Trump posing for a photo in New York City, U.S., May 17, 2016. REUTERS/Toby Melville/Lucas Jackson/File Photos

 

WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump set the tone for a tense first meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week by tweeting on Thursday that the United States could no longer tolerate massive trade deficits and job losses.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976224-trump-trade-tweet-sets-tone-for-tense-first-meeting-with-china-leader/

 

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Republican disarray deepens as Trump attacks rebel conservatives

By Susan Cornwell and Amanda Becker

REUTERS

 

U.S. President Donald Trump talks to journalists at the Oval Office of the White House after the AHCA health care bill was pulled before a vote in Washington, U.S. March 24, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/Files

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out on Thursday at Republican conservatives who helped torpedo healthcare legislation he backed, escalating a feud within his party that jeopardizes the new administration's legislative agenda.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976225-republican-disarray-deepens-as-trump-attacks-rebel-conservatives/

 

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Google head explains the company’s four pillars for Thai operations

BY THE NATION 

 

 

GOOGLE says it has four pillars for its operations in Thailand this year, while it has also announced products and initiatives to cater to Thai users.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/google-head-explains-the-companys-four-pillars-for-thai-operations/20695/