THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 3 May 2017

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Woman killed as car plunges into Nan River
By The Nation

 

Photos: Courtesy of Warangkana Anant

 

PHITSANULOK: -- A woman driver was killed when her car plunged into the Nan River late Tuesday night, but a passenger in the vehicle escaped, police said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981369-woman-killed-as-car-plunges-into-nan-river/

 

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Taiwan president calls on China to extend goodwill - newspaper

REUTERS

 

FILE PHOTO: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen reacts during an interview with Reuters at the Presidential Office in Taipei, Taiwan April 27, 2017. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

 

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen called on China to change its thinking and extend goodwill in its relationship with the self-ruled island, according to an interview published on Wednesday by a newspaper considered close to her main opposition.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981371-taiwan-president-calls-on-china-to-extend-goodwill-newspaper/

 

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Soap opera promo film takes a timely ironic dig at Bangkok taxis!

 

Picture: Manger

 

BANGKOK: -- A promotional video for an upcoming historical Thai soap pokes fun at Bangkok taxi drivers for all their perceived excuses for refusing fares.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981372-soap-opera-promo-film-takes-a-timely-ironic-dig-at-bangkok-taxis/

 

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Video: Murder in a hospital - attackers finish the job at sick man's bedside

 

Picture: Daily News

 

NARATHIWAT: -- Police in southern Thailand have issued an arrest warrant for two men caught on CCTV murdering a man in bed at a downtown hospital ward.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981374-video-murder-in-a-hospital-attackers-finish-the-job-at-sick-mans-bedside/

 

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Thai internet speeds “not as bad as people think”

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

VoiceTV reported yesterday that worldwide findings about internet speeds showed that Thailand still ranked quite well.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/thai-internet-speeds-not-as-bad-as-people-think/21393/

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NLA panel suggests inclusion of Muay Thai in curriculum
By The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- A sports subcommittee of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has proposed the inclusion of Muay Thai in the national educational curriculum to help develop the Thai sport.

 

ull story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981377-nla-panel-suggests-inclusion-of-muay-thai-in-curriculum/

 

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Four dead, one injured as pickup enters oncoming lane
By The Nation

 

LOEI: -- Four people were killed and another severely injured when a speeding pickup truck crashed head on into an oncoming trailer truck in Loei’s Phu Kradueng district early Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981378-four-dead-one-injured-as-pickup-enters-oncoming-lane/

 

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EU resolution on palm oil not affecting Thailand

 

BANGKOK, 3rd May 2017 (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed the Ministry of Commerce to study the pros and cons of joining the federation of palm oil producing nations set up by Malaysia and Indonesia. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981382-eu-resolution-on-palm-oil-not-affecting-thailand/

 

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Journalists call on NRSA to scrap media regulation bill as they commemorate World Press Freedom Day
By Kasamakorn Chanwanpen
The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Media organisations and journalists nationwide on Wednesday gathered at the Thai Journalists Association (TJA) headquarters in Bangkok to celebrate World Press Freedom Day and to reiterate their opposition to the media regulatory draft bill.

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981385-journalists-call-on-nrsa-to-scrap-media-regulation-bill-as-they-commemorate-world-press-freedom-day/

 

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Tropical storms wreak havoc, are forecast until next week

 

SURIN, 3 May 2017 (NNT) – The Meteorological Department has warned the public to be on alert for tropical storms until next week after heavy rains in many areas yesterday resulted in damage to homes and farms.

 

Full story:   https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981391-tropical-storms-wreak-havoc-are-forecast-until-next-week/

 

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PM reveals details of conversation with US President

 

BANGKOK, 3 May 2017 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has said that his recent phone conversation with US President Donald Trump was an elevation of Thailand’s relations with the US in all dimensions while affirming the Kingdom’s peaceful stance towards solving world issues. 

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981388-pm-prayut-reveals-details-of-conversation-with-us-president-trump/                                                                                                    

 

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Govt urged to limit number of new restaurants

 

 

BANGKOK, 3 May 2017 (NNT) - The Thai Restaurant Association has called on the government to control new restaurant growth, amid the sluggish economy. 

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981400-thai-govt-urged-to-limit-number-of-new-restaurants/

 

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Man injured in fall from Chiang Mai’s old wall
By The Nation

 

CHIANG MAI: -- An unidentified Asian believed to be a foreign tourist was severely injured falling off the historic wall remnant at Tha Phae Gate in downtown Chiang Mai late Tuesday night, police said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981403-man-injured-in-fall-from-chiang-mai’s-old-wall/

 

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Immigration denies helping “Boss” escape arrest

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Immigration Bureau chief has denied accusation that immigration police have helped to facilitate the escape of Red Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya or Boss out of the country.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981404-immigration-denies-helping-“boss”-escape-arrest/

 

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Four injured in Klong Toey shooting

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Four people were injured in a broad daylight shooting at Klong Toey market before noon today.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981405-four-injured-in-klong-toey-shooting/

 

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Phuket appeal to track down laundrette robber

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The man reportedly drank beer and smoked a cigarette while taking his time to break open the machines and steal an estimated B10,000. Image: CCTV

 

PHUKET: -- Police have been urged to track down a thief who casually broke open the coin trays on two washing machines at a 24-hour laundrette in Koh Kaew and made off with an estimated B10,000.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981409-phuket-appeal-to-track-down-laundrette-robber/

 

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Russian tourist injured after falling off Phuket’s Promthep Cape

Phuket Gazette

 

Mr Aleksei sustained injuries all over his body, including his feet, arms and face. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

PHUKET: -- A Russian tourist was injured after he fell from the Laem Promthep promontory into the sea at Rawai yesterday evening. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981410-russian-tourist-injured-after-falling-off-phuket’s-promthep-cape/

 

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Rayong endorses decision to ban 'Samet in Love' concert
By The Nation

 

RAYONG: -- The Rayong provincial administration on Wednesday reaffirmed a decision to ban the “Samet in Love” concert on Koh Samet for good, after a meeting with local residents and resort operators and the Samet national park chief.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981411-rayong-endorses-decision-to-ban-samet-in-love-concert/

 

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North Korea says American was detained for 'attempted subversion'

By Ju-min Park

REUTERS

 

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea said on Wednesday an American man it had detained in late April, the third U.S. citizen being held by the isolated country, was intercepted because he was attempting to commit "hostile acts".

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981412-north-korea-says-american-was-detained-for-attempted-subversion/

 

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Sculptor backs away from Facebook and other logos on Royal Garuda
By The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Office of Traditional Arts expert sculptor Pitak Chalermlao, who is leading artisans to craft sculptures to adorn His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s Royal pyre, agreed to remove the logos of Google, Facebook and Apple from a controversial Garuda statue on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981414-sculptor-backs-away-from-facebook-and-other-logos-on-royal-garuda/

 

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Wissanu extends olive branch of ‘compromise’ to media over regulatory draft bill
By The Nation

 

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam

 

BANGKOK: -- Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam will invite media representatives to voice their opinions over the controversial media regulatory draft bill.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981415-wissanu-extends-olive-branch-of-‘compromise’-to-media-over-regulatory-draft-bill/

 

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No sign of ISIS member fleeing into Thailand
By The Nation

 

Immigration police chief Pol Lt-General Natthorn Phrosunthorn

 

BANGKOK: -- There has been no official report about a member of the Islamist group ISIS who fled arrest in Malaysia escaping into Thailand, police said on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981416-no-sign-of-isis-member-fleeing-into-thailand/

 

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Locals support governor’s bid to save stations earmarked for demolition
By Prasit Tangprasert
The Nation

 

 

KORAT: -- Nakhon Ratchasima governor Wichien Chantaranothai's has received some local support for his ongoing bid to raise funds to buy and conserve 10 picturesque old railway stations along the Chira Road-Khon Kaen route, which are earmarked for demolition.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981417-locals-support-governor’s-bid-to-save-stations-earmarked-for-demolition/

 

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FCCT urges caution over moves that will damage ‘fragile traditional media’
By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- Thailand's domestic media is struggling to maintain professional standards and editorial independence in particularly challenging times and caution should be exercised over any moves that damage the country’s already fragile traditional media, the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand (FCCT) said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981419-fcct-urges-caution-over-moves-that-will-damage-‘fragile-traditional-media’/

 

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Arrest warrants denied in the Mae Hong Son forced prostitution ring scandal

By The Nation

 

 

A police application for arrest warrants for two policemen and one teacher in the Mae Hong Son forced prostitution ring scandal, was dismissed on Wednesday because a court said they were civil servants with known addresses and were not a flight risk.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981429-arrest-warrants-denied-in-the-mae-hong-son-forced-prostitution-ring-scandal/

 

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Tesco Lotus plans more investments in Thailand

By The Nation

 

Retailer Tesco Lotus has reiterated its commitment to Thailand by investing in expanding retail channels, enhancing its fresh food offers, keeping prices low, and contributing to local communities.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981430-tesco-lotus-plans-more-investments-in-thailand/

 

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Phuket lifeguards warn surf danger ‘coming early this year’

Shela Riva

 

 

PHUKET:-- The Phuket Lifeguard Service has issued a warning for all beachgoers to beware large “shore break waves” after a Russian woman was battered by a large wave at Nai Thon Beach, on Phuket’s northwest coast, on Monday (May 1).

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981431-phuket-lifeguards-warn-surf-danger-‘coming-early-this-year’/

 

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YouTube to undergo major redesign as Google experiments with new Dark Theme

BY STAFF WRITER

 

Image: REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/Files

 

Google has begun testing a new layout for YouTube.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/youtube-to-undergo-major-redesign-as-google-experiments-with-new-dark-theme/21397/

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Here’s how to play all your favourite old school games in Facebook Messenger

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD

 

 

Facebook Messenger’s Instant Games feature that was first introduced in November last year is now available to every single one of its 1.2 billion users.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/heres-how-to-play-all-your-favourite-old-school-games-in-facebook-messenger/21400/