THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 4 May 2017

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Three year old orphaned as husband shoots wife dead in South Thailand

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

PATTALUNG: -- A 26 year old Thai man shot his wife dead in front of his three year old daughter then turned the gun on himself.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981496-three-year-old-orphaned-as-husband-shoots-wife-dead-in-south-thailand/

 

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AMLO Secretary General warns public against online fraud that offers high return

 

BANGKOK, 4 May 2017 (NNT) - The Secretary General of the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) has warned the public against online frauds, offering to buy and sell book banks and ATM cards through Facebook while promising high returns. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981444-public-warned-not-to-buy-or-sell-their-bank-accounts-or-atm-cards/?do=findComment&comment=11854241                                                                                                     
 

 

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Growing Antarctic crack primes Delaware-sized iceberg

By Tom James

REUTERS

 

An oblique view of a massive rift in the Antarcitc Peninsula's Larsen C ice shelf is shown in this November 10, 2016 photo taken by scientists on NASA's IceBridge mission in Antarctica. Courtesy John Sonntag/NASA/Handout via REUTERS

 

(Reuters) - A crack that could create an iceberg the size of Delaware -- and destabilize one of the largest ice shelves in the Antarctic -- has branched out and begun to widen more quickly, a scientist said on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981500-growing-antarctic-crack-primes-delaware-sized-iceberg/

 

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U.S. needs to balance foreign alliances - Tillerson

By Yeganeh Torbati

REUTERS

 

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson waves after delivering remarks to the employees at the State Department in Washington, U.S., May 3, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Wednesday outlined for his staff how an "America First" agenda translates into foreign policy, but did not address the Trump administration's proposed budget cuts, which worry many diplomats.

 

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Mother recounts dream after three of her children drown in pond tragedy

 

Picture: Sanook

 

MAHA SARAKHAM: -- A mother who lost three of her children in a drowning tragedy yesterday said she had had a dream about one drowning the night before.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981503-mother-recounts-dream-after-three-of-her-children-drown-in-pond-tragedy/

 

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North Korean media issues rare criticism of China over nuclear warnings

REUTERS
 

North Korean soldiers observe from a vessel on the Yalu river, near the Chinese border city of Dandong, May 2, 2017. Picture taken May 2, 2017. Picture taken from the Chinese side of the Yalu River. REUTERS/Jacky Chen

 

REUTERS - North Korea's state media published a rare criticism of China on Wednesday, saying Chinese state media commentaries calling for tougher sanctions over Pyongyang's nuclear program were undermining relations with Beijing and worsening tensions.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981504-north korean-media-issues-rare-criticism-of-china-over-nuclear-warnings/

 

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Sting in the tail for Korat man who went looking for lottery numbers in bees' nest

 

Picture: Sanook

 

NAKHON RATCHASIMA: -- A Korat man is fighting for his life after being attacked by a swarm of bees at his house in Chokchai district.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981505-sting-in-the-tail-for-korat-man-who-went-looking-for-lottery-numbers-in-bees-nest/

 

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Marine turtle rescued in Chachoengsao 
By The Nation

 

 

CHACHOENGSAO: -- A big sea turtle was rescued after it lost its way and swam up Bang Pakong River more than 80 kilometres inland.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981508-marine-turtle-rescued-in-chachoengsao/

 

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Phuket drug dealers escape from vehicle transferring them to court

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The two 21-year-old escapees, Wasurat Mulikabut (left) and Suriya Lakpet. Photo: Chalong Police

 

PHUKET: -- Police are still searching for two men who escaped from the back of a caged pickup truck yesterday while being taken to Phuket Provincial Court to be sentenced for possession of Category 1 drugs with intent to sell.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981509-phuket-drug-dealers-escape-from-vehicle-transferring-them-to-court/

 

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Queen's most senior aides 'call ALL royal staff into emergency meeting at Buckingham Palace'

 

The Queen's most senior aides have reportedly ordered all staff from royal residences across the country to London, sparking frenzied speculation as to the reason behind the sudden request

 

LONDON: -- The entire royal household staff has been called into an emergency meeting at Buckingham Palace today, it has been reported.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981511-queens-most-senior-aides-call-all-royal-staff-into-emergency-meeting-at-buckingham-palace/

 

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Drunk husband found safe after going for a swim following bust-up with wife on Bang Saen beach

 

Picture: Sanook

 

PATTAYA/CHONBURI: -- A drunk man was found alive after disappearing for more than two hours following an argument with his wife on Bang Saen beach yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981513-drunk-husband-found-safe-after-going-for-a-swim-following-bust-up-with wife-on-bang-saen-beach/

 

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Woman dies after being attacked by wild elephant in Chon Buri
By The Nation

 

CHONBURI: -- A woman was killed when she was attacked by a wild elephant in the Nong Yai district of Chon Buri province on Wednesday night, police said. The victim was identified as Saithong Khamphranang, 58.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981515-woman-dies-after-being-attacked-by-wild-elephant-in-chon-buri/

 

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Admiral behind the submarine deal defends need for 'dream weapon'

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

  

Adm. Suriya Suriyaporn stands atop the observation deck of a German submarine during a 2011 visit to Germany. Thailand ended up scuttling a deal to acquire German subs. Photo: Courtesy

 

BANGKOK — For seven years, Adm. Suriya Suriyaporn commanded a submarine division which didn’t have a single submarine.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981516-thai-admiral-behind-the-submarine-deal-defends-need-for-dream-weapon/

 

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Record hailstorm hits Nakhon Phanom

 

 

NAKHON PHANOM: -- Record hailstorm in 30 years hit Renoo Nakhon district of Nakhon Phanom province yesterday pummeling ping-pong ball size hailstones on a hundred of houses and vehicles for hours, causing damages in the areas.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981518-record-hailstorm-hits-nakhon-phanom/

 

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Facebook tries to fix violent video problem with 3,000 new workers

BY REUTERS

 

Image: REUTERS/Regis Duvignau

 

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Facebook Inc will hire 3,000 more people over the next year to speed up the removal of videos showing murder, suicide and other violent acts, in its most dramatic move yet to combat the biggest threat to its valuable public image.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/facebook-tries-to-fix-violent-video-problem-with-3000-new-workers/21414/

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Thai faces 150 years jail for royal insult

Source: AAP

 

A Thai human rights lawyer has been charged with 10 counts of royal defamation and faces up to 150 years jail if convicted.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981465-rights-lawyer-prawet-charged-with-lese-majeste/?do=findComment&comment=11854808

 

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Police major found dead in petrol station
By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- A police major general was found dead at a petrol station in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district early Thursday morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981522-police-major-found-dead-at-petrol-station-in-bangkok/

 

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Mother 'not responsible' for killing eight children in Australia

 

An Australian woman who killed eight children in a stabbing attack at her home will not stand trial because she was of "unsound mind" at the time.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981524-mother-not-responsible-for-killing-eight-children-in-australia/

 

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Life behind bars: Ex-prisoners describe a typical day in Thai prison

By Coconuts Bangkok 

 

Photo: Reuters

 

Story by Didtita Simcharoen

 

Rumors about Thai prisons have not changed for decades. Low hygiene standards, overpopulation, and hidden self-governing systems are among the open secrets whispered about life in a Thai jail.

 

Full story:   https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981539-life-behind-bars-ex-prisoners-describe-a-typical-day-in-thai-prison/

 

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BoT: not a lot of people know debit cards can be used in the same manner as credit cards

 

BANGKOK, 4th May 2017, (NNT) - The national bank has recently revealed that a large number of Thais don't know that they can use debit cards in the same manner as credit cards, which has resulted in a low volume of usage. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981540-bot-not-a-lot-of-people-know-debit-cards-can-be-used-in-the-same-manner-as-credit-cards/

 

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Malacca is now officially called Melaka

 

The state of Malacca will now be officially called “Melaka”, New Straits Times Online reported on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981545-malacca-is-now-officially-called-melaka/

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From fog to birds: How Mother Nature can cause plane crashes
By STEPAN IVANOV, RBTH

 

 

Severe turbulence is not the only phenomenon that can disrupt a pleasant flight. Here are a few other factors that could also contribute to a bumpy ride.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981547-from-fog-to-birds-how-mother-nature-can-cause-plane-crashes/

 

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No cause for alarm about Queen Elizabeth, Philip after royal staff called to meeting - source

By Michael Holden

REUTERS

 

 

Britain's Queen Elizabeth sits with Prince Philip during a visit to Whipsnade Zoo where she opened the new Centre for Elephant Care, in Dunstable, Britain April 11, 2017. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

 

LONDON (Reuters) - There is no cause for alarm about the welfare of Queen Elizabeth or her husband Prince Philip after all senior royal staff were summoned to a meeting at Buckingham Palace on Thursday, a well-placed source told Reuters.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981511-queens-most-senior-aides-call-all-royal-staff-into-emergency-meeting-at-buckingham-palace/?do=findComment&comment=11855388

 

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Policeman jailed 15 years for selling drugs, demanding bribe
By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- A former Bangkok police detective was jailed for 15 years and fined Bt1.2 million on Thursday for demanding a bribe from a drug suspect and selling narcotics.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981549-thai-policeman-jailed-15-years-for-selling-drugs-demanding-bribe/

 

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Pattaya police to summon core redshirt leaders for questioning over Asean Summit 2009 breakup

 

Pattaya police said they will officially summon five core leaders of the  United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) for questioning over their roles relevant to the storming by hundreds of redshirt protesters into the Royal Cliff Beach Hotel where the Asean Summit was being held in April 2009.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981551-pattaya-police-to-summon-core-redshirt-leaders-for-questioning-over-asean-summit-2009-breakup/

 

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Man arrested in Russian tour scam
By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- Police arrested a man at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Thursday after a group of 25 people filed complaints that he lured them to pay Bt39,000 each for a tour package to Russia that did not take place.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981553-man-arrested-in-russian-tour-scam/

 

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Jenphop testimony postponed due to compensation dispute

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

Jenphop Viraporn walks to his family car on Nov. 14, 2016, as he leaves the Ayutthaya Provincial Court.

 

AYUTTHAYA — A highly anticipated court hearing at which a man charged with killing two grad students in a car crash last year was scrapped Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981555-ayutthaya-car-crash-jenphop-testimony-postponed-due-to-compensation-dispute/

 

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Four injured as speeding car ploughs through motorists in Phuket

Phuket Gazette

 

The car driver lost control and ploughed through two motorbikes until it smashed into a parked pick-up truck and electric pole. Photo: Winai Sarot

 

PHUKET: -- Four people were seriously injured after a car skidded off the road and slammed into two motorbikes, a pick-up truck and an electric pole early this morning in Chalong.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981557-four-injured-as-speeding-car-ploughs-through-motorists-in-phuket/

 

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Indian man arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle tortoises, Meerkat babies
By The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Police arrested an Indian tourist at the Suvarnabhumi Airport on Thursday after six tortoises and three Meerkat babies were found hidden inside his suitcase.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/981562-indian-man-arrested-for-allegedly-trying-to-smuggle-tortoises-meerkat-babies/