THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 1 May 2017

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HOTEL DEALS: Book by May 1st to receive an extra 10% discount on our already great prices!

 

 

Our Hotel Deal of the Week this week proudly features VIE Hotel MGallery by Sofitel in Bangkok, Wora Bura in Hua Hin, and Mai Khao Lak

 

Info: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/980286-hotel-deals-book-by-may-1st-to-receive-an-extra-10-discount-on-our-already-great-prices/

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HM the Queen fine after follow-up medical check

 

 

Her Majesty the Queen went to the Chulalongkorn Hospital on Friday for a follow-up medical check of her lung, the Bureau of the Royal Household announced on Sunday night.

 

Doctors at the hospital examined the Queen’s lung with a computerized X-ray machine and checked her brain with electric magnetic brain scanner which did not show any changes from the last examination result.

 

Hence, the doctors advised the Queen to return to the Chitrlada Palace.

 

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/queen-fine-follow-medical-check/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2017-05-01

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Pheu Thai opens fire at submarine deal
By The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Key figures from the Pheu Thai Party have voiced their opposition against the Cabinet’s approval of the Chinese submarine purchase, saying they saw a potential burden that the multi-billion-baht deal would leave for future governments.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/980999-pheu-thai-opens-fire-at-submarine-deal/

 

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Cover-up fears: no arrests yet over underage prostitutes case
By TOSSAPHON BOONPHAT
THE NATION

 

Lt-General Poonsap Prasertsak

 

Six police among suspects interviewed; reports of moves to protect ‘big names’

 

MAE HONG SON: -- NO ARREST warrants had been issued for officers and officials allegedly involved in the Mae Hong Son child prostitution scandal |yesterday, raising suspicions that there has been an effort to protect high-ranking figures.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981000-cover-up-fears-no-arrests-yet-over-mae-hong-son-underage-prostitutes-case/

 

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New work permit rules make for an uncertain May Day for migrant workers
By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM
THE NATION

 

 

BANGKOK: -- WORKING IN Thailand is becoming harder and more expensive for unskilled migrant workers from neighbouring countries after the government imposed tougher policies addressing illegal immigration.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981001-new-work-permit-rules-make-for-an-uncertain-may-day-for-migrant-workers/

 

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On the occasion of May Day, Thai and migrant workers talked about their lives, problems and needs
By The Nation

 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981002-on-the-occasion-of-may-day-thai-and-migrant-workers-talked-about-their-lives-problems-and-needs/

 

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NRSA rethink on media licensing
By KASAMAKORN CHANWANPEN
THE NATION

 

 

Journalists oppose govt participation in proposed regulatory council; set to submit protest letter today.

 

BANGKOK: -- THE NATIONAL Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) committee on media reform will today consider removing the proposed licensing requirement for media professionals from its draft media regulation bill due to strong industry opposition and concerns that such a requirement could lead to more problems, chairman ACM Kanit Suwannet said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981003-nrsa-rethink-on-media-licensing/

 

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Reform controversy: some background
By The Nation

 

File Photo

 

WHAT’S IS THE MEDIA REGULATION ABOUT? HOW IS THE REFORM BODY DEALING WITH IT?

 

The National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) will deliberate on the “Protection of Media Rights and Freedom, and Promotion of Ethics and Professional Standards” bill today. The bill is a part of efforts to reform the media.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981004-reform-controversy-some-background/

 

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JICA may blacklist Italthai Corp over accidents: SRT acting governor

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), a financial supporter for the Red Line train project and several joint venture projects with the Thai government, is considering blacklisting Italian-Thai Development Corp over alleged lax safety standards at construction sites.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981005-jica-may-blacklist-italthai-corp-over-accidents-srt-acting-governor/

 

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Reform body to remove media licensing requirement
By The Nation

 

Kanit Suwannet

 

BANGKOK: -- The National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA)'s committee on media reform will tomorrow consider removing the proposed licensing requirement for all media professionals

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981006-reform-body-to-remove-media-licensing-requirement/

 

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Men dressed as soldiers arrested in possession of amphetamine pills
By The Nation

 

 

CHIANG RAI: -- Police yesterday arrested two men dressed in military uniforms who were in possession of more than 100,000 amphetamine pills in Chiang Rai.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981007-men-dressed-as-soldiers-arrested-in-possession-of-amphetamine-pills/

 

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Auto, parts makers urged to adopt new technology
By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- Thai automobile and parts manufacturers have been advised to adopt new technology and innovative production processes urgently to serve rising demand for energy saving, environmental protection, and waste management while responding to increasing demand for electric vehicles.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981008-thai-automobile-parts-manufacturers-urged-to-adopt-new-technology/

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Lone gunman robs 7-Eleven store of 3,600 baht

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Police are hunting for a lone gunman who allegedly robbed a 7-Eleven convenience store in Bangphli district of Samut Prakan before dawn on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981009-lone-gunman-robs-7-eleven-store-of-3600-baht/

 

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16th Samui Regatta to take place 20 – 27 May, 2017

 

 

SAMUI: -- Leading marine event organiser, Regattas Asia, will stage the 16th Samui Regatta from 20 to 27 May, 2017 at Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui on Chaweng Beach with support from the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981010-16th-samui-regatta-to-take-place-20-–-27-may-2017/

 

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Trump invites leaders of Thailand, Singapore to the White House

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U.S. President Donald Trump walks from Marine One as he returns from a day trip to Atlanta on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, U.S., April 28, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump spoke to the leaders of Thailand and Singapore on Sunday in separate phone calls about the security situation in the Asia-Pacific region at a time of rising tensions with North Korea and invited both to visit Washington, the White House said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981012-trump-invites-leaders-of thailand-singapore-to-the-white-house/

 

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Mineral Resources Dept studies Chiang Rai fault to cope with future possible earthquakes

 

BANGKOK, 1 May 2017 (NNT) – The Department of Mineral Resources affirmed that the active fault in Chiang Rai could cause a 7.0 magnitude earthquake. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981013-mineral-resources-dept-studies-chiang-rai-fault-to-cope-with-future-possible-earthquakes/

 

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Online wildlife trader arrested in Samut Prakan

 

SAMUT PRAKAN, 1 May 2017 (NNT) – An online wildlife trader has been arrested while the disputed items were seized by authorities, says an official. 

 

Full story:   https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981014-online-wildlife-trader-arrested-in-samut-prakan/

 

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PM: Thailand signs 3 accords with Bahrain

 

 

BANGKOK, 1 May 2017 (NNT) – Thailand and Bahrain this week signed three memoranda of understanding on agriculture, trade, and medical cooperation. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981015-pm-thailand-signs-3-accords-with-bahrain/

 

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April MPI hits this year's new high

 

BANGKOK, 1 May 2017 (NNT) – The Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) for April 2017 has reached the highest figure so far in 2017, while the export of the government's in-stock paddy has received good response from several markets, according to OEI. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981016-thai-manufacturing-production-index-hits-this-years-new-high/

 

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May expects tough talks; EU alarmed at Brexit "illusions"

By William James and Alastair Macdonald

REUTERS

 

   

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May and Tim Farron, the leader of the Liberal Democrats, attend the BBC's Marr Show in London, Britain April 30, 2017. Jeff Overs/BBC Handout via REUTERS

 

LONDON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May expects divorce talks with the European Union to be tough, she said on Sunday after EU leaders agreed stiff terms and voiced alarm at "illusions" in London that may wreck a deal.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981017-may-expects-tough-talks-eu-alarmed-at-brexit-illusions/

 

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Trump says China could have hacked Democratic emails

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U.S. President Donald Trump appears on stage at a rally in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. April 29, 2017. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said China may have hacked the emails of Democratic officials to meddle with the 2016 presidential election, countering the view of U.S. intelligence officials who have said Moscow orchestrated the hacks.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981018-trump-says-china-could-have-hacked-democratic-emails/

 

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French voters sceptical Macron, Le Pen have answers on unemployment, security

By Matthias Blamont

REUTERS

 

A woman walks past the new official posters for the candidates for the 2017 French presidential election, Emmanuel Macron, head of the political movement En Marche !, or Onwards !, (L) and Marine Le Pen, French National Front (FN) political party leader (R), in Paris, France, April 28, 2017. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

 

PARIS (Reuters) - A week before a decisive second round in France's presidential election, many voters are sceptical that either of the two candidates can solve chronic unemployment or tackle security concerns, a poll published on Sunday found.

 

Full story:   https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981019-french-voters-sceptical-macron-le-pen-have-answers-on-unemployment-security/

 

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U.S.-led fight on ISIS have killed 352 civilians - Pentagon

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Boys collect items from among debris at a school for the deaf and mute, destroyed in what activists said were overnight U.S.-led air strikes against the Islamic State, in Raqqa November 24, 2014. REUTERS/Nour Fourat/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - At least 352 civilians have been killed in U.S.-led strikes against Islamic State targets in Iraq and Syria since the operation began in 2014, the U.S. military said in a statement on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981020-us-led-fight-on-isis-have-killed-352-civilians-pentagon/

 

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Saudi Arabia arrests 46 suspects over 2016 Medina attack

REUTERS

 

Muslims walk outside the Al-Masjid al-Nabawi (The Mosque of the Prophet) before the early morning prayer of al-Fajr in the holy city of Medina January 16, 2014. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo

 

DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia said on Sunday it had arrested 46 members of a militant cell responsible for a deadly suicide bombing attack on the Prophet's Mosque in the holy city of Medina last summer that was blamed on Islamic State.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981021-saudi-arabia-arrests-46-suspects-over-2016-medina-attack/

 

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Trump celebrates first 100 days as president, blasts media

By Patrick Rucker

 

    

U.S. President Donald Trump appears on stage at a rally in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. April 29, 2017. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri

 

HARRISBURG, Pa. (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump hit the road on Saturday to celebrate his first 100 days in the White House with cheering supporters at a campaign-style rally, touting his initial achievements and lashing out at critics.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981022-trump-celebrates-first-100-days-as-president-blasts-media/

 

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Italy's Renzi regains party leadership with big primary win

By Gavin Jones

REUTERS

 

Italy's Former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi speaks during a news conference in Brussels, Belgium April 28, 2017. Reuters/Eric Vidal

 

ROME (Reuters) - Matteo Renzi, staging a political comeback less than five months after resigning as Italy's prime minister, easily regained the leadership of the ruling Democratic Party (PD) on Sunday with an overwhelming victory in a primary election among party supporters.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981023-italys-renzi-regains-party-leadership-with-big-primary-win/

 

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Cast of 'The Godfather' reunite for emotional 45th anniversary

By Jill Serjeant

REUTERS

 

Actor Al Pacino attends the 'Danny Collins' premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater in New York, March 18, 2015. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/Files

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Al Pacino was considered too short, Marlon Brando was required to do a screen test, and director Francis Ford Coppola was almost fired.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981024-cast-of-the-godfather-reunite-for-emotional-45th-anniversary/

 

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Chinese tourist drowns while swimming with tour group on Koh Samet

 

Picture: Daily News

 

KOH SAMET: -- A sixty year old Chinese tourist died Sunday after drowning on Sai Kaew beach on Koh Samet.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981034-chinese-tourist-drowns-while-swimming-with-tour-group-on-koh-samet/

 

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S.Korea says U.S. reaffirms it will pay THAAD costs; Trump calls Asia allies

By Ju-min Park and James Pearson

REUTERS

 

A Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor is launched during a successful intercept test, in this undated handout photo provided by the U.S. Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency. U.S. Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency/Handout via Reuters/Files

 

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea said the United States had reaffirmed it would shoulder the cost of deploying the THAAD anti-missile system, days after President Donald Trump said Seoul should pay for the $1-billion battery designed to defend against North Korea.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981037-skorea-says-us-reaffirms-it-will-pay-thaad-costs-trump-calls-asia-allies/

 

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U.S. congressional talks yield deal to fund government through September - source

REUTERS

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump's overview of the budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2018 are displayed at the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) on its release by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in Washington, U.S. on March 16, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. congressional negotiators have hammered out a bipartisan agreement on a spending package to keep the federal government funded through the end of the current fiscal year on Sept. 30, a senior congressional aide said on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981038-us-congressional-talks-yield-deal-to-fund-government-through-september-source/