THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 17 May 2017

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Woman killed by wild elephants in Chachoengsao

By The Nation

 

CHACHOENGSAO: -- A woman was kicked and killed by wild elephants while she was tapping rubber trees in a plantation in Chachoengsao province on Tuesday, police said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983502-woman-killed-by-wild-elephants-in-chachoengsao/

 

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Man arrested over 1984 murder outside Libyan embassy in London is released

By Estelle Shirbon

REUTERS

 

LONDON (Reuters) - A man arrested in 2015 in connection with the 1984 murder of a British policewoman outside the Libyan embassy in London has been released without charge because crucial evidence was not available for national security reasons, police said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983503-man-arrested-over-1984-murder-outside-libyan-embassy-in-london-is-released/

 

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Barge sinks off Phuket, no fatalities or injuries reported

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The vessel sunk around one nautical mile off the south coast of Phuket. Photo: Phuket Marine Office 5

 

PHUKET: -- A barge carrying a crane sank off the south coast of Phuket yesterday afternoon with no fatalities or injuries to those on board being reported.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983504-barge-sinks-off-phuket-no-fatalities-or-injuries-reported/

 

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PM responds to call to recognize BRN as a terrorist group

 

BANGKOK, 17 May 2017 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has detailed ways that foreign organizations can take part in remedying Thailand’s southern situation but pointed out many may lack an understanding of the circumstances. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983505-pm-prayut-responds-to-call-to-recognize-brn-as-a-terrorist-group/

 

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Trump to reassure Saudi allies, promote business, talk tough on radicalism

By Yara Bayoumy and Katie Paul

REUTERS

 

U.S President Donald Trump watches as Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan departs at the entrance to the West Wing of the White House in Washington, U.S. May 16, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

 

WASHINGTON/RIYADH (Reuters) - When U.S. President Donald Trump meets Saudi princes in Riyadh on Saturday, he can expect a warmer welcome than the one given a year ago to his predecessor Barack Obama, who Riyadh considered soft on arch foe Iran and cool toward a bilateral relationship that is a mainstay of the Middle East's security balance.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983506-trump-to-reassure-saudi-allies-promote-business-talk-tough-on-radicalism/

 

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People urged to wait for official statement regarding Monday incident

 

BANGKOK, 17 May 2017 (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha insisted that the government did not try to conceal information from the public regarding the incident on Monday night. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983511-explosion-at-national-theatre-people-urged-to-wait-for-official-statement-regarding-monday-incident/

 

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DPM satisfied with GDP growth in Q1 2017

 

 

BANGKOK, 17 May 2017 (NNT) – The Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs has expressed satisfaction towards a 3.3 percent growth in the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) during the first quarter of this year, saying that the figure indicates gradual recovery in line with the government’s work. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983514-somkid-satisfied-with-gdp-growth-in-q1-2017/

 

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Ban Phai city mayor Premsak now dismissed from position

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Ban Phai city mayor Dr Premsak Piayura has been dismissed from his position after a disciplinary committee has finally ruled him guilty of detaining and stripping a 64-year-old senior local journalist of his clothes.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983516-ban-phai-city-mayor-premsak-now-dismissed-from-position/

 

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Duterte ponders martial law in Mindanao

 

 

MANILA: -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday indicated that he might declare martial law in Mindanao, especially in restive Sulu province, The Manila Times Online reported on Wednesday.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983520-duterte-ponders-martial-law-in-mindanao/

 

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Samui Regatta sets the standard for sports tourism on Samui Island

 

 

Samui Island is famous for its white-sand beaches, warm blue sea, shimmering coconut palms and its picture-postcard tropical appeal, but few are aware of its position as a leading sports tourism destination.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983522-samui-regatta-sets-the-standard-for-sports-tourism-on-samui-island/

 

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Overnight rains caused flooding at 25 spots around Bangkok, says governor
By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Governor Assavin Kwanmuang said that overnight rains had caused flooding at 25 spots around the capital.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983523-overnight-rains-caused-flooding-at-25-spots-around-bangkok-says-governor/

 

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Thai tourism rakes in over THB800bn in first 4 months

 

BANGKOK, 17 May 2017 (NNT) – The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has revealed that over 800 billion baht worth of revenue was generated by the tourism sector during the first four months of this year. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983524-thai-tourism-rakes-in-over-thb800bn-in-first-4-months/

 

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Security beefed up at Sanam Luang royal field

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Security at Sanam Luang royal field and it’s vicinities are beefed up following the pipe bomb explosion on Monday night in front of the National Theatre.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983525-security-beefed-up-at-sanam-luang-royal-field/

 

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Given a longer leash, Akararit says he won’t flee
By The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Celebrity husband Akarakit “Benz Racing” Worarojcharoendet, facing money-laundering and other charges related to the prosecution of alleged drug kingpin Xaysana Keopimpa of Laos, vowed on Wednesday to clear his name.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983526-given-a-longer-leash-akararit-“benz-racing”-says-he-won’t-flee/

 

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Dual passport holders lose Malaysian citizenship automatically

 

 

KUALA LUMPUR: -- Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Tuesday that a Malaysian who holds dual citizenship will automatically lose his/her Malaysian citizenship, according to New Straits Times Online report on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983530-dual-passport-holders-lose-malaysian-citizenship-automatically/

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Build roads, not arsenals, Supachai says
By The Nation

 

Former World Trade Organisation chief Supachai Panitchpakdi

 

BANGKOK: -- Former World Trade Organisation chief Supachai Panitchpakdi said on Tuesday he is concerned about an escalating global arms race, with many countries including Thailand spending vast amounts of money on weaponry and military hardware.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983531-build-roads-not-arsenals-supachai-says/

 

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Taiwanese call centre fraud gang smashed in Bangkok

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Bangkok police yesterday smashed a Taiwanese call centre gang in Bang Na and arrested eight Taiwanese who were accused of swindling a large number of their countrymen in Taiwan and Mainland China.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983533-taiwanese-call-centre-fraud-gang-smashed-in-bangkok/

 

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8-kilogram ovarian cyst removed from Laotian woman

 

NONG KHAI, 17 May 2017 (NNT) - An 8-kilogram ovarian cyst has been successfully removed from a 45-year old Laotian woman. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983536-8-kilogram-ovarian-cyst-removed-from-laotian-woman/

 

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Video: Passengers scatter as Japanese man angles for a fight on Bangkok canal boat!

 

Picture: Sanook

 

BANGKOK: -- A video posted on Facebook showed a Japanese man strip to the waist before angling for a fight with two Thai men sitting on a Saen Saeb canal boat.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983538-video-passengers-scatter-as-japanese-man-angles-for-a-fight-on bangkok-canal-boat/

 

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Land prices: Siam Square hits most expensive value in Bangkok

 

Picture: Daily News

 

BANGKOK: -- An analysis of the cost of land in Bangkok and the surrounding areas indicates that land in Siam Square is now the most expensive.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983544-land-prices-siam-square-hits-most-expensive-value-in-bangkok/

 

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Falling tree that killed motorcyclist: Bangkok criminal court rejects police call for arrest warrants for four company executives

 

Picture: Daily News

 

BANGKOK: -- The Southern Bangkok criminal court has rejected arrest warrants for four executives of Alma Link wanted in connection with a tree outside their building that fell on power poles killing a female motorcyclist on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983545-falling-tree-that-killed-motorcyclist-bangkok-criminal-court-rejects police-call-for-arrest-warrants-for-four-company-executives/

 

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Thailand ranked among top 'up-and-coming economies'
By The Nation

 

Bangkok // File Photo

 

BANGKOK: -- Thailand ranked sixth among the world’s nine “best up-and-coming economies” in a survey conducted by US New & World Report, a publication known for its annual rating of US universities.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983546-thailand-ranked-among-top-up-and-coming-economies/

 

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Bangkok billboards, trees to be checked for safety at start of rainy season
By The Nation

 

File Photo

 

BANGKOK: -- The Public Works Department of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has instructed all 50 districts of the capital to check on advertising billboards and trees at the start of the rainy season to prevent accidents, warning that the owners of billboards and trees would be held responsible for any accidents.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983547-bangkok-billboards-trees-to-be-checked-for-safety-at-start-of-rainy-season/                                                                                                    
 

 

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'Dog Jelly' horrifies netizens, but vendor says sales swift

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

Photo: Wilaiwan01 / Facebook

 

BANGKOK — A Thai sweets vendor’s creativity left the social media appalled when she shared her latest creation online Tuesday.

 

Full story:   https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983548-dog-jelly-horrifies-netizens-but-vendors-says-sales-swift/

 

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No anniversary Cabinet shuffle, PM says
By The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday ruled out any Cabinet shuffle ahead of the junta’s third anniversary in power.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983549-no-anniversary-cabinet-shuffle-pm-prayut-says/

 

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Online communities come together to rescue girl attempting suicide on Facebook Live

By Coconuts Bangkok 

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Two Thai Facebook pages with huge followings came together last night to locate and contact authorities to rescue a woman who live-streamed herself overdosing on Facebook.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983555-online-communities-come-together-to-rescue-girl-attempting-suicide-on-facebook-live/

 

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Press council launches media ombudsman process to handle complaints 
By Wasamon Audjarint
The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- In a move to improve self-regulation, the National Press Council of Thailand (NPCT) on Wednesday introduced a media ombudsman process that would allow outsiders to inspect and consider public queries on the performance of the press and online media.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983556-press-council-launches-media-ombudsman-process-to-handle-complaints/

 

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Former Democrat MP proposes Bt45-bn bridge to Koh Samui
By The Nation

 

SAMUI: -- Former Democrat MP Samart Ratchapollasit on Wednesday proposed that the government build a bridge to the popular tourist destination Koh Samui to shorten travelling time and reduce travelling expenses.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983558-former-democrat-mp-proposes-bt45-bn-bridge-to-koh-samui/

 

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Greeks join nationwide strike over new round of bailout reforms

 

A man crosses railway tracks on his bicycle during a 24-hour general strike in Athens, Greece, May 17, 2017. REUTERS/Costas Baltas

 

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek ferry, bus and train services were disrupted and civil servants and doctors stopped work in nationwide walkout on Wednesday, as lawmakers debated austerity measures that lenders want the indebted country to implement.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/983564-greeks-join-nationwide-strike-over-new-round-of-bailout-reforms/