THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 23 May 2017

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Two years on, thugs who brutally attacked car driver in Nakhon Pathom still on the run

 

 

Violent attack on car driver in Nakhon Pathom - but it turns out it was two years ago

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/984387-two-years-on-thugs-who-brutally-attacked-car-driver-in-nakhon-pathom-still-on-the-run/

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Just 49 baht for clean air in a can - the souvenir you can sniff!

 

 

A village in the south of Thailand famous for its clean atmosphere is cashing in by selling tourists cans of its air.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/984388-just-49-baht-for-clean-air-in-a-can-the-souvenir-you-can-sniff/

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Two dead as speeding minivan slams into cleaning truck on Don Mueang tollway

 

Picture: Daily News

 

BANGKOK: -- Two people were killed as a speeding minivan tailgating a pick-up ploughed into a municipal cleaning truck on the inbound lane of the Don Mueang tollway in Din Daeng yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/984335-van-crashes-into-street-sweeper-on-bangkok-tollway-2-dead/?do=findComment&comment=11912920

 

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Junta Allows Panel On Coup - Bans Words 'Junta' Or 'Coup'

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

Chonticha Jangrew of the Democracy Restoration Group, holding cake, with Sirawith 'Ja New' Seritiwat, at right, and other pro-democracy activists mark the third anniversary of the 2014 coup on Monday at Thammasat University's Tha Pra Chan campus.

 

BANGKOK — How to talk about dictatorship, coups and military juntas when those doing the talking are banned from speaking those words?

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/984382-junta-allows-panel-on-coup-bans-words-junta-or-coup/

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Military calls off ‘talk’ with Pheu Thai’s Pichai after move attracts media attention
By The Nation

 

Pichai

 

BANGKOK: -- The military called off a meeting with the Pheu Thai Party’s Pichai Naripthaphan, which had been scheduled for this morning, after the invitation to attend “a talk” attracted media attention, the politician said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/984324-military-calls-off-invitation-to-ex-energy-minister/?do=findComment&comment=11912933

 

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Robust response from NCPO to ‘happiness’ poll finding, attacks on its achievements
By The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- On the occasion of its third anniversary, the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) on Monday refuted a poll result finding “a decline in happiness among the people”, as well as attacks on its record from both politicians and civil society.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/984407-robust-response-from-ncpo-to-‘happiness’-poll-finding-attacks-on-its-achievements/

 

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Hospital bomb tied to other blasts
By THE NATION

 

 

25 hurt in explosion at army facility on anniversary of coup; unknown network blamed for 2 other similar attacks

 

BANGKOK: -- THE BOMBING of an Army hospital in downtown Bangkok yesterday was carried out by the same network behind blasts near the National Theatre on May 15 and the old Government Lottery Office on April 5, Army commander-in-chief General Sitthisart Chalermchai said.

 

Full story:   https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/984409-bombing-of-an-army-hospital-in-bangkok-tied-to-other-blasts/

 

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Peace remains elusive in deep South amid local bickering and mistrust
By DON PATHAN
SPECIAL TO THE NATION

 

File Photo

 

BANGKOK: -- EVEN THOUGH the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) did not cite the conflict in the far South as one of the reasons for launching a coup three years ago, the generals nevertheless inherited a mess of a challenge as they decided to continue with the peace initiative with the separatists initiated by the previous government.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/984410-peace-remains-elusive-in-deep-south-amid-local-bickering-and-mistrust/

 

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Medical staff and patients fearful and outraged
By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM
THE NATION

 

 

BANGKOK: -- MEDICAL staff and patient’s families expressed feelings of uncertainty and fear yesterday after the bomb attack inside the Phramongkutklao Hospital in downtown Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/984411-medical-staff-and-patients-fearful-and-outraged-after-hospital-bombing/

 

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Four Thai fertility clinics linked to cross-border surrogate racket

By Kamthorn Kongsombat
The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- At least four unnamed fertility clinics in Thailand are believed to be linked to a cross-border network of surrogate mother-for-hire services, according to Thai customs and public health authorities.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/984412-four-thai-fertility-clinics-linked-to-cross-border-surrogate-racket/

 

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Riverside promenade should fit in with local heritage and Chao Phraya ecology: Kraisak
By Pratch Rujivanarom
The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- OPPONENTS of the Chao Phraya riverside promenade have proposed that the development be adapted so that it fits better with communities’ historic heritage plus the nature of the river, instead of a single plan for the entire promenade.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/984413-riverside-promenade-should-fit-in-with-local-heritage-and-chao-phraya-ecology-kraisak/

 

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EDITORIAL

Anant the latest Dhammakaya domino to shake

By The Nation

 

Having caused ecclesiastic turmoil, the temple case is now rocking big business  

 

BANGKOK: -- The political and business bombshells unleashed by the Dhammakaya scandal continue to wreak havoc on key segments of Thai society. Amid a manhunt for missing former abbot Phra Dhammachayo, the Department of Special Investigation is ready to summon property tycoon Anant Asavabhokin for questioning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/984414-anant-the-latest-dhammakaya-domino-to-shake/

 

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Thailand is World’s Deadliest Country for Motorcyclists

 

Picture: Chiang Rai Times

 

BANGKOK – Experts said last month that, on average, 5,500 motorcyclists die annually – or 15 deaths a day, making Thailand the world’s deadliest country for two-wheelers.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/984415-thailand-is-world’s-deadliest-country-for-motorcyclists/

 

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Yorkshire woman, 22, who 'could lose leg' after Thailand motorbike crash in race against time to raise £100,000

CHRIS BURN, MULTIMEDIA REPORTER

 

Jenni Evans is badly injured in a Thai hospital'/YORKSHIRE POST

 

SHEFFIELD: -- The family of a 22-year-old Yorkshire woman fear she may lose her leg unless £100,000 can be raised to fly her home after being involved in a motorbike accident in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/984416-british-woman-22-who-could-lose-leg-after-thailand-motorbike-crash-in-race-against-time-to-raise-£100000/

 

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Samui delivers the goods on Day 1 of 2017 Samui Regatta

 

 

KOH SAMUI: -- Samui laid out the red carpet for sailors at the 2017 Samui Regatta today who, after a lively opening party last night at Zico’s Brazilian Grill & Bar, complete with Brazilian dancers, were welcomed with a fresh 12 knots and sunny skies on Day 1 off Chaweng Beach.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/984417-samui-delivers-the-goods-on-day-1-of-2017-samui-regatta/

 

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New way of tourism promoted with preservation of bio-diversity

 

 

BANGKOK, 23 May 2017 (NNT) – Thailand is promoting a new way of tourism which looks to preserve bio-diversity and encourage the preservation of natural resources and sustainable uses of diverse resources. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/984418-new-way-of-tourism-promoted-with-preservation-of-bio-diversity/

 

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BREAKING

British police says responding to serious incident at venue where Ariana Grande performing

By Alistair Smout

REUTERS

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British police said on Monday they had responded to a serious incident at a venue in the northern English city of Manchester where U.S. singer Ariana Grande had been performing.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/984421-british-police-says-responding-to-serious-incident-at-manchester-arena/

 

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Likely next Irish PM calls for Northern Ireland to stay in EU single market

By Padraic Halpin

REUTERS

 

File Photo - Ireland's Minister for Social Protection Leo Varadkar launches his campaign bid for Fine Gael party leader in Dublin, Ireland May 20, 2017. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne

 

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Northern Ireland should remain in the European Union's single market and retain access to as many EU programmes as possible to ensure the British province secures a soft Brexit, the favourite to succeed Enda Kenny as Irish Prime Minister said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/984423-likely-next-irish-pm-calls-for-northern-ireland-to-stay-in-eu-single-market/

 

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Trump says concerns about Iran driving Israel, Arab states closer

By Steve Holland and Jeff Mason

REUTERS
 

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu deliver remarks before a dinner at Netanyahu’s residence in Jerusalem May 22, 2017. REUTERS/Ariel Schalit/Pool

 

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that shared concern about Iran was driving Israel and many Arab states closer and demanded that Tehran immediately cease military and financial backing of "terrorists and militias".

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/984424-trump-says-concerns-about-iran-driving-israel-arab-states-closer/

 

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Former FBI chief Comey postpones testimony before U.S. House committee

REUTERS

 

FILE PHOTO: FBI Director James Comey arrives to testify before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on "Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation" on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., May 3, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former FBI Director James Comey is delaying an appearance before the U.S. House Oversight Committee that had been planned for Wednesday, the panel's chairman said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/984425-former-fbi-chief-comey-postpones-testimony-before-us-house-committee/

 

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Rouhani says regional stability impossible without Iran

By Parisa Hafezi and Bozorgmehr Sharafedin

REUTERS
 

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani gestures during a ceremony celebrating International Workers' Day, in Tehran, Iran, May 1, 2017. Picture taken May 1, 2017. President.ir/Handout via REUTERS

 

DUBAI/LONDON (Reuters) - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday stability could not be achieved in the Middle East without Tehran's help, responding to criticism of the Islamic Republic from U.S. President Donald Trump who is visiting the region.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/984426-rouhani-says-regional-stability-impossible-without-iran/

 

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Some killed in blast at Ariana Grande concert in British arena

REUTERS

 

 

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - A blast on Monday night at a concert in the northern English city of Manchester where U.S. singer Ariana Grande had been performing left an unknown number of people dead and injured, police said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/984421-british-police-says-responding-to-serious-incident-at-manchester-arena/?do=findComment&comment=11913073

 

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Flynn declines U.S. Senate subpoena in Russia probe

By Patricia Zengerle and Warren Strobel

REUTERS

 

FILE PHOTO - White House National Security Advisor Michael Flynn (C) arrives prior to a joint news conference between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 13, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former White House national security adviser Michael Flynn declined on Monday to comply with a subpoena from the Senate Intelligence Committee as it investigates possible Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/984427-flynn-declines-us-senate-subpoena-in-russia-probe/

 

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At least 19 dead in blast at Ariana Grande concert in British arena

By Jon Super

 

 

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - A blast on Monday night at a concert in the English city of Manchester where U.S. singer Ariana Grande had been performing left at least 19 people dead and about 50 injured in what British police said was being treated as a terrorist incident.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/984421-british-police-says-responding-to-serious-incident-at-manchester-arena/?do=findComment&comment=11913165

 

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Turkey puts 200 suspected military coup plotters on trial amid heavy security

By Gulsen Solaker

REUTERS

 

Akin Ozturk, a former Turkish Air Force commander who is accused of plotting and orchestrating last year's failed coup, is escorted by gendarmes as he arrives at the court in Ankara, Turkey, May 22, 2017. REUTERS/Stringer

 

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey put on trial 200 suspects on Monday including senior military officers accused of plotting and orchestrating last year's failed coup, in a court case where prosecutors are calling for life sentences.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/984435-turkey-puts-200-suspected-military-coup-plotters-on-trial-amid-heavy-security/

 

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Phuket police commander dispels bomb threat rumors

Phuket Gazette

 

Phuket Provincial Police Commander Teerapol Thipjaroen denied bomb threat reports and urged people to be wary of threats or warnings received on social media. Photo: Gazette file

 

PHUKET: -- Officials have warned the public to be careful about sharing unconfirmed reports on social media after a bomb threat warning created panic among Phuket vendors last week. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/984436-phuket-police-commander-dispels-bomb-threat-rumors/

 

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Trump budget plan slashes food stamps, healthcare for poor

By Roberta Rampton

REUTERS

 

FILE PHOTO - President Donald Trump's FY2018 budget is seen printed at the Government Publishing Office in Washington, U.S. on May 19, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House is set to deliver President Donald Trump's first full budget to lawmakers on Tuesday, a plan that would slash funding for healthcare and food assistance programs for the poor while it trims the deficit.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/984440-trump-budget-plan-slashes-food-stamps-healthcare-for-poor/

 

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North Korea says missile ready for mass production, U.S. questions progress

By Ju-min Park and Phil Stewart

REUTERS

 

FILE PHOTO: A view of the test-fire of Pukguksong-2 guided by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on the spot, in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang February 13, 2017. KCNA/Handout via Reuters/File Photo

 

SEOUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - North Korea said on Monday it successfully tested what it called an intermediate-range ballistic missile, which met all technical requirements and could now be mass-produced, although U.S. officials and experts questioned the extent of its progress.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/984443-north-korea-says-missile-ready-for-mass-production-us-questions-progress/

 

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Man, 20, dies as sports bike slams head-on into pickup at high speed

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The motorbike rider, 20-year-old Chalermchart Podok, died at the scene from the impact. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: A 20-year-old man died yesterday afternoon after his 1,000cc sport motorbike slammed head-on into a pickup truck at high speed in Chalong.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/984445-man-20-dies-as-sports-bike-slams-head-on-into-pickup-at-high-speed/

 

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"Power of Love" children's home ordered shut in Hua Hin

 

Picture: ThaiPBS

 

HUA HIN: -- The "Power of Love" children's home in Hua Hin has been ordered shut temporarily after it was found to be operating without a license.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/984449-power-of-love-childrens-home-ordered-shut-in-hua-hin/