THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 19 Apr 2017

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Midweek rant: Hey Mister Salesman - stop stalking me! 

 

 

File Photo

 

Growing up in England in the seventies the main problem was finding a sales assistant at all. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979103-midweek-rant-hey-mister-salesman-stop-stalking-me/

 

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Four dead in Phuket’s ‘Seven Days of Danger’

The Phuket News

 

Two people in this car survived a high-speed impact into a power pole on Saturday (Apr 15).

 

PHUKET:-- The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM-Phuket) has reported today (Apr 18) that Phuket suffered four road deaths during the Songkran Festival’s “Seven Days of Danger” road-safety campaign.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979069-four-dead-in-phuket’s-‘seven-days-of-danger’/

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Tougher enforcement and safety measures 'cut road fatalities'
By The Nation

 

 

Songkran toll ends at 390, well down from 2016 despite more accidents

 

BANGKOK: -- ROAD ACCIDENTS during the Songkran holidays rose in number this year but proved less deadly due to safety precautions. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979117-tougher-enforcement-and-safety-measures-cut-road-fatalities/

 

 

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British PM May calls for early election to strengthen Brexit hand

By Elizabeth Piper and Kylie MacLellan

 

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May called on Tuesday for an early election on June 8, saying she needed to strengthen her hand in divorce talks with the European Union by shoring up support for her Brexit plan.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979043-british-pm-may-calls-for-early-election-on-june-8/

 

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VIDEO: Ambitious snake attacks man on motorbike

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

 

LAMPANG: -- In this short but popular video clip, a very determined snake attempted to pull off an epic attack by darting at a speeding motorcyclist on the road.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979105-video-ambitious-snake-attacks-man-on-motorbike/

 

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Myanmar earthquake felt in Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district

 

 

CHIANG RAI: -- An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale hit Myanmar on Tuesday afternoon, said the National Disaster Warning Centre.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979106-myanmar-earthquake-felt-in-chiang-rai’s-mae-sai-district/

 

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PM suggests looking to country’s future rather than focusing on ‘stories of the past’ as plaque mystery rumbles on
By Wasamon Audjarint
The Nation

 

Prayut

 

BANGKOK: -- The mystery continues over the recent replacement of a plaque marking the Siamese Revolution of 1932 as Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha, while promising to investigate the matter, suggested that attention should be paid to the future of Thailand rather than to stories of the past.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979108-pm-suggests-looking-to-country’s-future-rather-than-focusing-on-‘stories-of-the-past’-as-plaque-mystery-rumbles-on/

 

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Anti-trafficking police to take over Suphan Buri gang-rape investigation
By The Nation

 

 

SUPHAN BURI: -- The Anti-Human Trafficking Division has taken over a case in which a 14-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped at a gaming cafe in Suphan Buri province.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979109-anti-trafficking-police-to-take-over-suphan-buri-gang-rape-investigation/

 

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First two pre-election organic laws submitted to NLA: Meechai
By The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Chief Charter Drafter Meechai Ruchupan said on Tuesday that he had submitted the first two organic laws essential to the next general election to the National Legislative Assembly (NLA).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979111-first-two-pre-election-organic-laws-submitted-to-nla-meechai/

 

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Alleged Lao drug kingpin Xaysana denies charges
By THE NATION

 

Xaysana Keopimpha

 

BANGKOK: -- ALLEGED Lao drug lord Xaysana Keopimpha yesterday denied in a Bangkok court that he was a major player in a regional drug network.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979113-alleged-lao-drug-kingpin-xaysana-denies-charges/

 

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Food vendors fearful amid BMA move to sweep them away
By The Nation, AFP

 

Pedestrians walk next to people having their meals at a street food stall along the pavement in Bangkok.// EPA PHOTO

 

BANGKOK: -- THOUSANDS of food vendors are fearful about their future after officials from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) declared their intention to clear them off streets for the sake of cleanliness.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979114-food-vendors-fearful-amid-bma-move-to-sweep-them-away/

 

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Cabinet agrees to 3-per-cent salary increase top-up for over 700 'government officials'
By The Nation

 

File Photo

 

BANGKOK: -- THE Cabinet yesterday approved a proposal to top-up the annual salary increase for hundreds of “government officials” recruited from their principal offices to help the junta perform its work.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979115-cabinet-agrees-to-3-per-cent-salary-increase-top-up-for-over-700-government-officials/

 

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360 victims file complaints against alleged scam operator 'Shogun'
By Kornkamol Aksorndej
The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- AT LEAST 360 victims have filed complaints against Pasit “Shogun” Ariyalapit, an alleged scam artist whose network reportedly caused more than Bt50 million in damages and left thousands of victims stranded at the Suvarnabhumi Airport during the Songkran Festival.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979116-360-victims-file-complaints-against-alleged-scam-operator-shogun/

 

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Activist seeking plaque probe held by military 
By WASAMON AUDJARINT
THE NATION

 

 

PM says issue 'not deadly' and NHRC official seeks answers over arrest 

 

BANGKOK: -- THE prime minister and many senior government officials said the disappearance of a historic plaque was no big deal – yet well-known lawyer and activist Srisuwan Janya was arrested yesterday as he urged the PM to conduct an investigation into the matter.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979118-activist-seeking-plaque-probe-held-by-military /

 

 

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Thailand: Investigation launched into death of former Shayetet 13 commander

By Becca Noy

 

Gadi Shefi Photo Credit: Channel 2 News

 

BANGKOK: -- Former Shayetet 13 commander Colonel Gadi Shefi (res.) was recently found dead in a hotel room in Thailand. His family was informed about his death, which is being investigated by the authorities in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979119-thailand-investigation-launched-into-death-of-former-shayetet-13-commander/

 

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Govt will suspend debt payments for more rice farmers

 

BANGKOK, 19 April 2017 (NNT) -The Cabinet on Tuesday approved a 1.5-billion-baht debt suspension program for rice farmers who were affected by produce price drop. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979120-thai-govt-will-suspend-debt-payments-for-more-rice-farmers/

 

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Thailand ready to strengthen ties with Russia

 

BANGKOK, 19 April 2017 (NNT) - The Cabinet has approved Thailand’s standpoint for bilateral talks with Russia with a focus on trade and investment promotion. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979121-thailand-ready-to-strengthen-ties-with-russia/

 

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159 persons prosecuted for violating Alcohol Control Act during Songkran festival: DDC

 

 

NONTHABURI, 19 April 2017 (NNT) – A total of 159 persons have been prosecuted for violating the Alcohol Control Act during Songkran festival. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979122-159-persons-prosecuted-for-violating-alcohol-control-act-during-songkran-festival-ddc/

 

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Three killed in Fresno, California, shooting spree, suspect arrested

By Dan Whitcomb

REUTERS

 

A road is blocked by police tape after a multiple victim shooting incident in downtown Fresno, California, U.S. April 18, 2017. Fresno County Sheriff/Handout via REUTERS

 

(Reuters) - A gunman with an apparent dislike of white people and government killed three people in downtown Fresno, California, on Tuesday, before he was taken into custody while shouting "Allahu Akhbar," police said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979123-three-killed-in-fresno-california-shooting-spree-suspect-arrested/

 

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France arrests men suspected of planning attack ahead of elections

By Emmanuel Jarry and Sarah White

REUTERS

 

French firefighters and soldiers secure the street as police conduct an investigation after two Frenchmen were arrested in Marseille, France, April 18, 2017 for planning to carry out an "imminent and violent attack" ahead of the first round of the presidential election on Sunday, France's interior minister said.   REUTERS/Philippe Laurenson 

 

PARIS (Reuters) - Two men arrested in Marseille on Tuesday planned an "imminent and violent attack" ahead of the first round of France's presidential election on Sunday, authorities said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979124-france-arrests-men-suspected-of-planning-attack-ahead-of-elections/
 

 

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Suspect in Facebook video murder kills self in Pennsylvania - police

By Robert Frank

REUTERS
 

Cleveland police release audio from Sunday's Facebook shooting, where a dispatcher instructs the man on the phone to provide medical attention to victim Robert Godwin, Sr. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

 

ERIE, Pa. (Reuters) - A murder suspect who police said posted a video on Facebook of the killing of a Cleveland man fatally shot himself after a "brief pursuit" by Pennsylvania State Police officers on Tuesday, police said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979125-suspect-in-facebook-video-murder-kills-self-in-pennsylvania-police/

 

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Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush hospitalised in Houston

REUTERS

 

File photo: Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush arrives on the field to do the coin toss ahead of the start of Super Bowl LI between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons in Houston, Texas, U.S., February 5, 2017. REUTERS/Adrees Latif

 

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush has been admitted to a hospital in Houston for a mild case of pneumonia but "is going to be fine," his spokesman said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979126-former-us-president-george-hw-bush-hospitalised-in-houston/

 

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Gunmen kill policeman in attack near Egypt's St. Catherine's Monastery

By Ali Abdelaty

REUTERS

 

FILE PHOTO - A general view of the Saint Catherine's monastery (far left) with its living and tourist facility in the Sinai peninsula of Egypt May 18, 2005. REUTERS/Aladin Abdel Naby/File Photo

 

CAIRO (Reuters) - Gunmen attacked security forces near St. Catherine's Monastery in Egypt's south Sinai on Tuesday, killing at least one police officer and injuring four others, the Health Ministry said, just a week after two deadly church bombings killed 45.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979127-gunmen-kill-policeman-in-attack-near-egypts-st-catherines-monastery/

 

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Down in polls, France's Le Pen targets immigration for boost

By John Irish

REUTERS

 

Marine Le Pen, French National Front (FN) political party leader and candidate for French 2017 presidential election, reacts at the end of her campaign rally in Paris, France, April 17, 2017. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol

 

PARIS (Reuters) - Far-right candidate Marine Le Pen sought on Tuesday to turn the debate in the final week of France's presidential election to immigration as she tried to reverse a dip in polls.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979128-down-in-polls-frances-le-pen-targets-immigration-for-boost/

 

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Opponents seek to annul Turkish vote as Erdogan's new powers become reality

By Gulsen Solaker and Tuvan Gumrukcu

REUTERS

 

Turkey's main opposition, the Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu, addresses members of parliament from his party during a meeting at the Turkish parliament in Ankara, Turkey April 18, 2017. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

 

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey's main opposition began a battle on Tuesday to annul a referendum handing President Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers, while the bar association and an international monitor said an illegal move by electoral authorities may have swung the vote.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979130-opponents-seek-to-annul-turkish-vote-as-erdogans-new-powers-become-reality/

 

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Prince William warns 'stiff upper lip' can damage mental health

By Estelle Shirbon

REUTERS

 

Britain's Prince William is seen speaking to Performer Lady Gaga via a Face Time call, to discuss mental health issues raised in the Heads Together #oktosay film series, in this undated handout photograph taken in London, and received in London on April 18, 2017. REUTERS/Heads Together/Kensington Palace/Handout

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Prince William has warned British men that keeping a "stiff upper lip" by bottling up emotions was detrimental to mental health, stepping up an awareness campaign that includes a video chat with Lady Gaga.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979131-prince-william-warns-stiff-upper-lip-can-damage-mental-health/

 

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Phuket New Year Special - book by April 24th for extra great discounts on 3 fantastic Phuket hotels: Nai Yang Beach Resort, The Charm Resort Phuket, and Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort.

 

Info: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979132-hotel-deals-phuket-new-year-special-book-by-april-24th-for-extra-great-discounts-on-3-fantastic-phuket-hotels/

 

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Large asteroid to pass close to Earth on Wednesday: NASA

By Tom James

REUTERS

 

FILE PHOTO: This color image of Earth, taken by NASA's Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC), a four megapixel CCD camera and telescope on July 6, 2015, and released on July 20, 2015. REUTERS/NASA/Handout via Reuters/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - An asteroid more than a quarter mile (400 meters) wide will pass close to Earth on Wednesday, zooming by at a distance of just over a million miles (1.8 million km), but with no chance of impact, according to NASA scientists.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979142-large-asteroid-to-pass-close-to-earth-on-wednesday-nasa/

 

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New Zealand tightens immigration rules in 'Kiwi-first' crackdown

By Charlotte Greenfield

REUTERS

 

Queenstown airport in New Zealand March 7, 2017. REUTERS/Henning Gloystein

 

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand said on Wednesday it will tighten access to its skilled work visas, just a day after the United States and neighbouring Australia announced similar restrictions on immigration.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979145-new-zealand-tightens-immigration-rules-in-kiwi-first-crackdown/

 

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As Trump warned North Korea, his 'armada' was headed toward Australia

By Phil Stewart

 

The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Indian Ocean, April 15, 2017. Picture taken April 15, 2017. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matt Brown/Handout via REUTERS

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - When U.S. President Donald Trump boasted early last week that he had sent an "armada" as a warning to North Korea, the aircraft carrier strike group he spoke of was still far from the Korean peninsula, and headed in the opposite direction.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979147-as-trump-warned-north-korea-his-armada-was-headed-toward-australia/