THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 1 Apr 2017

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Free This Sunday: All National Museums And Historical Parks

By Kaewta Ketbungkan, Staff Reporter

 

 

BANGKOK — To celebrate Thai Heritage Preservation Day, residents and tourists alike can explore all national museums and historical parks without paying admission fees on Sunday.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976327-free-this-sunday-all-national-museums-and-historical-parks/

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Songkran faces ban! Water throwing set to be a crime this year

 

 

In a move to reign in Songkran the Thai authorities have finally acted with a swathe of new measures to stop water throwing activities at this year’s upcoming festival.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976343-songkran-faces-ban-water-throwing-set-to-be-a-crime-this-year/

 

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Fighting Don Muang airport taxi driver fined 1,000 baht

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

BANGKOK:-- A taxi driver shamed on social media after he had a fight with another motorist at Don Muang airport has been fined 1,000 baht.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976344-fighting-don-muang-airport-taxi-driver-fined-1000-baht/

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Grandmother, 74, left for dead as would be rapist arrested in Buriram

 

Image: Sanook

 

BURIRAM:-- The world of social media in Thailand was sickened when a picture was posted of a 74 year old woman who was attacked by a young man in her own home.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976346-grandmother-74-left-for-dead-as-would-be-rapist-arrested-in-buriram/

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Motorcyclist farewell friend at temple funeral - but Thais online turn on the parents for allowing it to happen.

 

Image: Daily News

 

BANGKOK:-- Netizens have turned on the parents of a dead motorcyclist for allowing friends in his gang to turn up with their bikes at his funeral.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976347-motorcyclist-farewell-friend-at-temple-funeral-but-thais-online-turn-on-the-parents-for-allowing-it-to-happen/

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Thais call for tougher drink driving penalties in wake of death of "Nong Amway" in Lamphun

 

Image: Daily News

 

Thais have questioned the sentences handed down for drink driving in the wake of the death of a 19 year old woman in Lamphun in Thailand's north.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976349-thais-call-for-tougher-drink-driving-penalties-in-wake-of-death-of-nong-amway-in-lamphun/

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Hot weather draws tourists to Kwae Noi Dam

By The Nation

 

 

Amid hot summer weather, many families went on vacation to relax at Kwae Noi Dam in Phitsanulok’s Wat Bot district on Friday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976351-hot-weather-draws-tourists-to-kwae-noi-dam/

 

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Police announce success in major drugs crackdown

 

 

Provincial Police Region 1 on Friday announced its success in a crackdown on drug crime operations in March. A total of 713 drug suspects were arrested along with weapons and illicit drugs.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976352-police-announce-success-in-major-drugs-crackdown/

 

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Coach ‘Zico’ quits after disastrous campaign

By Kitinan Sanguansak
The Nation

 

Photo : Kiatisak

 

Embattled Kiatisak Senamuang yesterday decided to end his role as the national football team coach after days of intense speculation over his future following the Kingdom’s dismal campaign in the Asian World Cup qualifiers.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976353-coach-‘zico’-quits-after-disastrous-campaign/

 

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Thailand to implement Alcohol sale stores following Scandinavian concept.

 

 

BANGKOK:-- Since many outlets ignore the sale ban between midnight-11am and 2pm-5pm the government is starting state funded alcohol outlets.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976354-thailand-to-implement-alcohol-sale-stores-following-scandinavian-concept/

 

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Classroom ceiling collapse hurts 14 massage students in Bangkok Yai

By The Nation

 

 

FOURTEEN students of Thai traditional massage were injured when the ceiling of their classroom collapsed in the capital’s Bangkok Yai district on Friday afternoon.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976355-classroom-ceiling-collapse-hurts-14-massage-students-in-bangkok-yai/

 

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No clear favourites in battle of the bonds as investors weigh options

By WICHIT CHAITRONG 
THE NATION

 

NEARLY Bt5 billion in government savings bonds will be made available to retail investors this month, but the question is whether savings bonds or corporate bonds are more attractive.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976356-no-clear-favourites-in-battle-of-the-bonds-as-investors-weigh-options/

 

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Trump: ex-adviser Flynn should seek immunity in Russia probe

By Mark Hosenball

 

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a Women’s Empowerment Panel at the East Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., March 29, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday backed a decision by his former national security adviser to seek immunity in congressional investigations of possible ties between his election campaign and Russia, but there was no immediate sign a request would be granted.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976357-trump-ex-adviser-flynn-should-seek-immunity-in-russia-probe/

 

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BTS to increase fare tomorrow, netizens cry out for better service

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

 

Despite the inefficient number of trains during rush hour and ticket machines that don’t accept two baht coins, the BTS will increase certain fares by THB5 tomorrow.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976358-bts-to-increase-fare-tomorrow-netizens-cry-out-for-better-service/

 

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61 year-old Dutch National Michael Eriksen Killed in Head on Collision in Udon Thani

 

61 year-old Dutchman Michael Eriksen was killed when his car crashed head-on with another car in Udon Thani

 

UDON THANI – A 61 year-old Dutchman Michael Eriksen and Thai woman were killed, while four other people, including two children, were seriously injured when their two cars crashed head-on in Thung Fon district on Thursday night.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976359-61-year-old-dutch-national-michael-eriksen-killed-in-head-on-collision-in-udon-thani/

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EXCLUSIVE: Rohingya rebel leader challenges Myanmar's Suu Kyi, vows to fight on

By Antoni Slodkowski

 

Ata Ullah, who has been identified by analysts and local people as the leader of Rohingya Muslim insurgency Arakan Rohingya Salvation, is seen on a laptop screen during a Skype interview with Reuters in Yangon Myanmar, in this still image taken from video taken March 31, 2017. via REUTERS TV

 

YANGON (Reuters) - The leader of a Rohingya Muslim insurgency against Myanmar's security forces said on Friday his group would keep fighting "even if a million die" unless the country's leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, took action to protect the religious minority.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976360-exclusive-rohingya-rebel-leader-challenges-myanmars-suu-kyi-vows-to-fight-on/

 

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White House backs Haley, Tillerson on Syria's Assad

 

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer holds the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S. March 29, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Friday backed top aides' comments that the United States is not now focussed on making Syrian President Bashar al-Assad leave power, saying the U.S. focus is on defeating Islamic State militants.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976361-white-house-backs-haley-tillerson-on-syrias-assad/

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Thousands flee Islamic State-held Tabqa west of Syria's Raqqa city

 

People who fled from areas surrounding Euphrates River dam, east of Raqqa city, ride vehicles carrying a white flag towards Syrian Democratic Forces(SDF) controlled areas, Syria March 30, 2017. REUTERS/Rodi Said

 

BEIRUT (Reuters) - More than 7,000 people have escaped Islamic State control in the Tabqa area west of the Syrian city of Raqqa since last week, U.S.-backed local forces fighting the jihadists said on Friday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976362-thousands-flee-islamic-state-held-tabqa-west-of-syrias-raqqa-city/

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FIFA hands 1,300-page corruption report to Swiss authorities

By Brian Homewood

 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino addresses a news conference after a FIFA Council in Zurich, Switzerland, January 10, 2017. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann

 

ZURICH (Reuters) - FIFA has completed a 22-month internal inquiry into allegations of high-level corruption and criminal misconduct that buffeted world football and handed its report to Swiss authorities, football's ruling body said on Friday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976363-fifa-hands-1300-page-corruption-report-to-swiss-authorities/

 

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Gilbert Baker, inventor of gay rights rainbow flag, dies at 65

 

FILE PHOTO: New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg greets Gilbert Baker as they take part in the annual Gay Pride parade in New York City, June 30, 2002. REUTERS/Jeff Christensen/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Gilbert Baker, a San Francisco-based activist and artist best known for creating the rainbow flag representing gay rights, has died at the age of 65, his longtime friend announced on social media on Friday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976364-gilbert-baker-inventor-of-gay-rights-rainbow-flag-dies-at-65/

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Two dead, tens of thousands stranded by Australia floods

 

Local residents wade through floodwaters near their homes in the northern New South Wales town of Lismore, Australia, March 31, 2017 after heavy rains associated with Cyclone Debbie swelled rivers to record heights across the region. AAP/Dave Hunt/via REUTERS

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Australians were stranded by floodwaters on Saturday after the remnants of a powerful cyclone swept along the country's east coast, cutting roads, destroying bridges and killing two people.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976366-two-dead-tens-of-thousands-stranded-by-australia-floods/

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Taxi drivers getting a rough ride from rival services and bad publicity

By The Nation

 

 

Thai taxi drivers have been facing difficult times lately, with rival Uber services impacting on their business amid a flow of negative publicity.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976371-taxi-drivers-getting-a-rough-ride-from-rival-services-and-bad-publicity/

 

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Thailand has what is needed for entrepreneurs

By NOPHAKHUN LIMSAMARNPHUN
THE NATION

 

THAILAND has good prospects to benefit from a growing number of entrepreneurs, according to a survey by Babson College in the US state of Massachusetts on global entrepreneurship.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976373-thailand-has-what-is-needed-for-entrepreneurs/

 

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Bangladesh calls for trade talks

By SUPALAK GANJANAKHUNDEE
THE NATION

 

BANGLADESH has called on the Thai government to schedule the next meeting of the two countries’ Joint Trade Committee for June, as there remain a wide range of trade issues to discuss, notably high Thai import duties on Bangladeshi products.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976374-bangladesh-calls-for-trade-talks/

 

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Car show draws big crowd, but sales moderate

By KINGSLEY WIJAYASINHA
THE NATION

 

VISITORS are starting to flock to the 38th Bangkok International Motor Show, but most transaction tables were still only half-full during the second day.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976376-car-show-draws-big-crowd-but-sales-moderate/

 

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72-hour emergency treatment for free at any hospital

By Pratch Rujivanarom
The Nation

 

 

Under the new scheme, emergency patients can receive free medical service for the first 72 hours at any hospital before they are transferred to their registered hospital on their medical scheme.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976378-72-hour-emergency-treatment-for-free-at-any-hospital/

 

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Apple could be about to kill off the iPhone 5

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Apple could be about to end support for the iPhone 5 and some other older devices.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/apple-could-be-about-to-kill-off-the-iphone-5/20735/

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Keeping track of junior with the Milo Champions Band

BY THE NATION

 

 

Milo comes up with an activity tracker for kids that also monitors calorie intake and and offer professional tips on football tactics

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/keeping-track-of-junior-with-the-milo-champions-band/20730/

 

 

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All systems go with the the Sherman S20 Bluetooth speaker

BY THE NATION

 

 

Despite lacking a deep bass, new Bluetooth speaker, the Sherman S20, makes for listening pleasure

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/all-systems-go-with-the-the-sherman-s20-bluetooth-speaker/20727/

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Thaksin: Leave me out of the reconciliation equation

By KITTIPONG THAVEVONG,
WASAMON AUDJARINT
THE NATION

 

 

EXILED FORMER PM ALSO DENIES BEING ANTI-MONARCHY

 

AFTER MONTHS of political seclusion, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra yesterday broke his silence to deny allegations that he was behind many deadly attacks in Thailand as well as threats to the country and the monarchy.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976319-thaksin-complains-of-mistreatment/?page=2#comment-11760983