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Overseas voters kick off crucial French presidential election

By Bate Felix and Daniel Pardon

 

A photo illustration shows a French voter card in front of pictures of the candidates for the French presidential election, April 22, 2017. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol/Illustration

 

PARIS/PAPEETE, French Polynesia (Reuters) - French overseas territories and French residents in the United States and Canada began voting on Saturday in France's presidential election, a day before the main first-round of a poll that could change the global political landscape.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979801-overseas-voters-kick-off-crucial-french-presidential-election/

 

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Mourning declared after scores of troops die in Afghan base attack

By Abdul Matin and Hamid Shalizi

 

Afghan national Army (ANA) troops arrive near the site of an ongoing attack on an army headquarters in Mazar-i-Sharif northern Afghanistan April 21, 2017. REUTERS/Anil Usyan

 

MAZAR-I-SHARIF/KABUL, Afghanistan (Reuters) - President Ashraf Ghani declared a national day of mourning after scores of soldiers were killed by Taliban fighters disguised as fellow soldiers, in the deadliest attack of its kind on an Afghan military base.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979802-mourning-declared-after-scores-of-troops-die-in-afghan-base-attack/

 

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ITF launch investigation as Nastase kicked out of Fed Cup tie

 

Romania's head coach Ilie Nastase talks to the chair umpire during the FedCup Group II play-off match between Romania and Great Britain, in Constanta county, Romania, April 22, 2017. Inquam Photos/George Calin/via REUTERS

 

CONSTANTA, Romania (Reuters) - Former tennis bad boy Ilie Nastase found himself in deep water on Saturday after being booted out of Romania's Fed Cup tie against Britain, a day after allegations that he made a derogatory comment about Serena Williams' unborn child.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979803-itf-launch-investigation-as-nastase-kicked-out-of-fed-cup-tie/

 

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Phuket's new Chalong reservoir to serve 100,000 residents 

Shela Riva

 

The Chalong dam is expected to be completed by July. Photo: Pichet Pakkasat

 

After more than a decade in planning and construction, the long-awaited Khlong Katha Reservoir in Chalong is expected to be complete in July, and to start collecting heaven-sent rainwater when the rainy season begins drenching Phuket in the coming weeks.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979804-phukets-new-chalong-reservoir-to-serve-100000-residents/

 

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Strict anti-cheating measures in place for teacher assistant exams

By The Nation

 

Examinations to recruit teacher assistants are taking place this weekend at various provinces amid strict screening measures to prevent cheating.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979805-strict-anti-cheating-measures-in-place-for-teacher-assistant-exams/

 

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More than enough water until rainy season, says Nakhon Ratchasima authority

By Prasit Tangprasert,
Sayan Chucham
The Nation

 

 

The Provincial Waterworks Authority's Nakhon Ratchasima branch office on Saturday clarified that its three reservoirs were full of raw water for tap-water supplies to local residents, enough to last beyond the dry season into the rainy season.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979806-more-than-enough-water-until-rainy-season-says-nakhon-ratchasima-authority/

 

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HTC to release the world’s first squeezable smartphone

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD

 

 

HTC has released a teaser for the launch of its next flagship device, which is being touted as the world’s first squeezable smartphone.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/htc-to-release-the-worlds-first-squeezable-smartphone/21139/

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First priority is to beautify Phuket, says Gov Norraphat

Kongleaphy Keam

 

New Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong told the press that wants cleanliness to be a continuous battle and not just a one-off occurrence. Photo: Phuket PR

 

PHUKET: Newly-appointed Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong says his first priority is to beautify Phuket.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979807-first-priority-is-to-beautify-phuket-says-gov-norraphat/

 

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Supreme committee to continue working until next govt takes office: Wissanu

By The Nation

 

 

The government’s supreme committee on reform, reconciliation, and national strategy would continue working until the next government is in office, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979811-supreme-committee-to-continue-working-until-next-govt-takes-office-wissanu/

 

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NACC to restructure its bureau work

By The Nation

 

NACC chairman Pol General Watcharapol Prasarnratchakij

 

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) plans to restructure its work, placing more focus on certain bureaus so as to be more effective in going after wrongdoers.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/979812-nacc-to-restructure-its-bureau-work/

 

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