THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 9 Apr 2017

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

 

 

Book by April 10th for extra great discounts: Chinatown's very own Shanghai Mansion, the classy Burasari Resort in Patong, and Pattaya's amazing Cape Dara are the properties featured in this week's special deal.

 

Info: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976915-hotel-deals-book-by-april-10th-to-receive-an-extra-10-discount-on-our-already-great-prices/

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The week that was in Thailand news: We demand the right to kill ourselves

 

 

Every nation on earth has something you shouldn’t mess with.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977556-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-we-demand-the-right-to-kill-ourselves/

 

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Woman, 60, killed in hit-and-run accident in Prachin Buri

By The Nation

 

A 60-year-old woman was found dead with her body badly crushed on a road in Prachin Buri’s Si Mahapho district Saturday morning – the apparent victim of a hit-and-run by a truck.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977576-woman-60-killed-in-hit-and-run-accident-in-prachin-buri/

 

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Phuket bike collision leaves four injured, one seriously 

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

 

PHUKET: Four people were injured, one seriously, when a big bike collided with a Honda Scoopy in Koh Kaew earlier today.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977574-phuket-bike-collision-leaves-four-injured-one-seriously/

 

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Phuket gold thief arrested in Songkhla

Darawan Naknakhon

 

Ms Thiwaporn Saksri, 28, (circled) from Chiang Mai was arrested an an undisclosed address in Songkhla province. Photo: Darawan Naknakhon
 

PHUKET: Police from Provincial Police Region 8 today arrested a 28-year-old Thai woman wanted in connection with theft from a Phuket gold shop on March 18.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977569-phuket-gold-thief-arrested-in-songkhla/

 

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Gym owner Suriyadit granted bail in boxing attack and murder case

By Kesinee Taengkhieo
The Nation

 

Boxing gym owner Suriyadit “Sek Donmuang” Charaschitnarong, who is accused of hiring people to carry out the March 24 attack and murder at Lumpini boxing stadium, was Saturday released on bail worth Bt1 million by a Bangkok court.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977568-gym-owner-suriyadit-granted-bail-in-boxing-attack-and-murder-case/

 

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Divers find Richelieu Rock coral reef intact, as FB user apologises for explosion claim

By The Nation

 

Photo Courtesy of the Marine National Park Thailand (www.facebook.com/marine.dnp/)

 

A team of divers from Mu Koh Surin National Park inspected the Richelieu Rock coral reef, a world-famous location for scuba diving, on Friday and found it to be intact.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977571-divers-find-richelieu-rock-coral-reef-intact-as-fb-user-apologises-for-explosion-claim/

 

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Hotels in South urged to take more safety measures against Legionnaire’s

By The Nation

 

Photo Courtesy to the Department of Medical Sciences

 

Hotels in the South have been urged to improve their safety standards to prevent Legionnaire's Disease following the recent detection of the Legionella bacteria in shower heads, swimming pools, taps and spas at hotels in Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977573-hotels-in-south-urged-to-take-more-safety-measures-against-legionnaire’s/

 

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Songkran in the city

By The Nation

 

 

If you’re in Bangkok over the Thai new year, you can celebrate the Songkran festival at the “Siam Paragon Songkran Wonderland 2017”.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977578-songkran-in-the-city/

 

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Politics pierces the nostalgia at Rock Hall of Fame induction

By Jill Serjeant

 

32nd Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Show – New York City, U.S., 07/04/2017 – Alicia Keys performs in honor of the late Tupac Shakur. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Late rapper Tupac Shakur and 1960s protest singer Joan Baez were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Friday on a night where nostalgia was mixed with calls to political action.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977580-politics-pierces-the-nostalgia-at-rock-hall-of-fame-induction/

 

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Hamilton pips Vettel to Chinese GP pole

By Abhishek Takle

 

Formula One - F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai, China - 08/04/17 - Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton (C) of Britain reacts after setting pole position in qualifying alongside team mate Valtteri Bottas (R) of Finland and Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel of Germany at the Shanghai International Circuit. REUTERS/Aly Song

 

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton stormed to pole position for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix after clocking the fastest ever lap of the Shanghai circuit in the dying seconds of a hard-fought qualifying session on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977582-hamilton-pips-vettel-to-chinese-gp-pole/

 

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Campaign aims to get junta laws scrapped

By THE SUNDAY NATION

 

 

A SIGNATURE campaign is under way to propose a new law to revoke junta orders deemed to have affected people’s rights.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977596-campaign-aims-to-get-junta-laws-scrapped/

 

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Thailand Elite seeks to lure UK pensioners

By THE SUNDAY NATION, AGENCIES

 

THAILAND has launched a campaign aimed at attracting pensioner-age Britons to move to the country after the United Kingdom formally leaves the European Union, a British media outlet has reported.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977597-thailand-elite-seeks-to-lure-uk-pensioners/

 

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Songkran rush starts early on roads

By THE SUNDAY NATION

 

 

HIGHWAYS leading to the North and Northeast became more congested than usual this weekend as many people working in Bangkok and nearby provinces made early journeys to their hometowns for the upcoming Songkran Festival.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977598-songkran-rush-starts-early-on-roads/

 

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Veera opposes the opening of controversial new casino on border

By THE SUNDAY NATION

 

 

ANTI-CORRUPTION activist Veera Somkwamkid yesterday maintained his opposition to the new casino, which opened yesterday, as it allegedly sits on overlapping territory bordering Thailand and Cambodia near Buri Ram province.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977599-veera-opposes-the-opening-of-controversial-new-casino-on-border/

 

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Brave rights lawyer Sirikan to get top European award

By THE SUNDAY NATION

 

 

SIRIKAN CHAROENSIRI, a Thai human rights lawyer, has been selected to receive the Lawyers for Lawyers (L4L) Award this year for her “unwavering courage and commitment” in fighting for the human rights situation in Thailand, the organisation said in a statement.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977600-brave-rights-lawyer-sirikan-to-get-top-european-award/

 

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A question of two constitutions and power in the countdown to the election next year

By KASAMAKORN CHANWANPEN
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

ARTICLE 265 of the 2017 Constitution, which allows the junta to retain its absolute powers authorised by the now obsolete interim charter of 2014, is just dampening the newly promulgated charter – at least in the next one and a half years until a new government takes office.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977601-a-question-of-two-constitutions-and-power-in-the-countdown-to-the-election-next-year/

 

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Pipe bombs found at power poles in Narathiwat rice field

By The Sunday Nation

 

Two home-made bombs discovered yesterday morning in a rice field in Narathiwat’s Bacho district were found to have damaged the bases of high-voltage power poles.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977602-pipe-bombs-found-at-power-poles-in-narathiwat-rice-field/

 

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Airport thief caught at checkpoint in Bangkok

By The Nation

 

A FORMER luggage-handling employee of a private concessionaire company at Suvarnabhumi Airport, who was on the run from a criminal charge of stealing a passenger’s belongings, is now in police custody, police said Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977603-airport-thief-caught-at-checkpoint-in-bangkok/

 

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Chelsea ease past Bournemouth to re-establish title lead

 

Britain Football Soccer - AFC Bournemouth v Chelsea - Premier League - Vitality Stadium - 8/4/17 Chelsea's Eden Hazard in action with Bournemouth's Adam Smith and Harry Arter Action Images via Reuters / John Sibley Livepic

 

Reuters - BOURNEMOUTH 1 CHELSEA 3

 

Chelsea re-established their seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a comfortable 3-1 win at Bournemouth on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977604-chelsea-ease-past-bournemouth-to-re-establish-title-lead/

 

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Middlesbrough miss chance to boost survival hopes

By Simon Evans

 

Britain Football Soccer - Middlesbrough v Burnley - Premier League - The Riverside Stadium - 8/4/17 Burnley's Joey Barton in action with Middlesbrough's Adama Traore Reuters / Scott Heppell Livepic

 

MIDDLESBROUGH, England, (Reuters) - MIDDLESBROUGH 0 BURNLEY 0

 

Middlesbrough missed an opportunity to boost their flagging Premier League survival hopes as they were held to a goalless draw at home to Burnley at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977605-middlesbrough-miss-chance-to-boost-survival-hopes/

 

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Coutinho and Firmino seal points for Liverpool at Stoke

 

Britain Football Soccer - Stoke City v Liverpool - Premier League - bet365 Stadium - 8/4/17 Stoke City's Saido Berahino in action with Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold Reuters / Darren Staples Livepic

 

LONDON (Reuters) - STOKE CITY 1 LIVERPOOL 2

 

Liverpool produced a stunning fightback as goals from surprise substitutes Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino earned a precious 2-1 victory at Stoke City on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977606-coutinho-and-firmino-seal-points-for-liverpool-at-stoke/

 

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West Ham record much-needed win to ease relegation fears

 

Britain Football Soccer - West Ham United v Swansea City - Premier League - London Stadium - 8/4/17 West Ham United's Mark Noble in action with Swansea City's Jack Cork Reuters / Eddie Keogh Livepic

 

(Reuters) - WEST HAM UNITED 1 SWANSEA CITY 0

 

West Ham United ended a run of five successive defeats with a 1-0 Premier League win against Swansea City on Saturday to ease their growing relegation fears.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977607-west-ham-record-much-needed-win-to-ease-relegation-fears/

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City's top-four hopes back on course with a win over Hull

 

Britain Football Soccer - Manchester City v Hull City - Premier League - Etihad Stadium - 8/4/17 Manchester City's Leroy Sane in action with Hull City's Ahmed Elmohamady Action Images via Reuters / Ed Sykes Livepic

 

(Reuters) - MANCHESTER CITY 3 HULL CITY 1

 

Manchester City claimed their first victory in five league games with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Hull City to calm their top-four jitters on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977607-west-ham-record-much-needed-win-to-ease-relegation-fears/

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Southampton edge past West Brom with a Clasie finish

 

Britain Football Soccer - West Bromwich Albion v Southampton - Premier League - The Hawthorns - 8/4/17 West Bromwich Albion's Nacer Chadli in action with Southampton's Ryan Bertrand Reuters / Anthony Devlin Livepic

 

(Reuters) - WEST BROMWICH ALBION 0 SOUTHAMPTON 1

 

Southampton consolidated their position in the top half of the Premier League after a goal from Jordy Clasie helped the visitors pick up three points at West Bromwich Albion for the first time since 2013.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977611-southampton-edge-past-west-brom-with-a-clasie-finish/

 

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Son shines as Tottenham crush Watford to close gap

By Martyn Herman

 

Britain Football Soccer - Tottenham Hotspur v Watford - Premier League - White Hart Lane - 8/4/17 Tottenham's Son Heung-min applauds the fans as he is substituted off Action Images via Reuters / Paul Childs Livepic

 

(Reuters) - TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 4 WATFORD 0

 

Title-chasing Tottenham Hotspur made hay in the sunshine as Son Heung-min scored twice in a 4-0 thrashing of Watford that closed the gap on Premier League leaders Chelsea to four points in Saturday's early kickoff.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977612-son-shines-as-tottenham-crush-watford-to-close-gap/

 

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Backpacker shamed for putting her feet on headrest during coach journey through Thailand

 

When cramped in small places like airplane cabins, trains, and buses, it's only polite to keep your body odour in check. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977613-backpacker-shamed-for-putting-her-feet-on-headrest-during-coach-journey-through-thailand/

 

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One For Arthur wins the 170th Grand National

 

Britain Horse Racing - Grand National Festival - Aintree Racecourse - 8/4/17 Derek Fox on One For Arthur in action during the 5:15 Randox Health Grand National Reuters / Phil Noble Livepic

 

LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - One For Arthur, ridden by Derek Fox, won the English Grand National, the world's greatest steeplechase, with a stunning late burst from the final fence at a sun-drenched Aintree on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977614-one-for-arthur-wins-the-170th-grand-national/

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Uzbek man main suspect in Swedish truck attack that killed four

By Johan Sennero, Anna Ringstrom and Bjorn Rundstrom

 

STOCKHOLM 2017-04-08 Police cordon in central Stockholm the morning after a hijacked beer truck plowed into pedestrians on Drottninggatan and crashed into Ahlens department store on Friday, killing four people, injuring 15 others. TT News Agency/Jonas Ekstromer/via REUTERS

 

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - A 39-year-old Uzbek man being held in custody is the suspected driver of a hijacked beer delivery truck that ploughed into crowds in central Stockholm, killing four people and wounding 15 in an apparent terror attack, police said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977616-uzbek-man-main-suspect-in-swedish-truck-attack-that-killed-four/

 

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Feuding Trump aides meet and agree to end 'palace intrigue' - source

By Steve Holland and Jeff Mason

 

U.S. President Donald Trump in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., April 6, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

 

PALM BEACH, Fla./WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top White House aides Steve Bannon and Jared Kushner met and agreed to "bury the hatchet" over their differences, a senior administration official said on Saturday, in a bid to stop infighting that has distracted from President Donald Trump's message.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/977618-feuding-trump-aides-meet-and-agree-to-end-palace-intrigue-source/