THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 17 Jun 2017

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Universities join push on EEC innovation

By JIRAPAN BOONNOON 
THE NATION

 

THE NATIONAL Science and Technology Development Agency has joined hands with nine Rajamangala universities to develop innovation and technology human resources in support of the Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation (EECi) running through Rayong and Chon Buri provinces.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988230-universities-join-push-on-eec-innovation/

 

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At least 50 SIM cards seized from three Chinese originated from Cambodia

 

 

Initial police investigation shows that 50 of the 347,000 SIM cards found in the possession of three Chinese nationals in Sa Kaeo province came from Cambodia while the rest of the rest are still being checked.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988232-at-least-50-sim-cards-seized-from-three-chinese-originated-from-cambodia/

 

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At least three injured, seven missing after U.S. Navy destroyer collides with merchant vessel off Japan

By Idrees Ali and Tim Kelly

 

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald, damaged by colliding with a Philippine-flagged merchant vessel, is seen off Shimoda, Japan in this photo taken by Kyodo June 17, 2017. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS

 

TOKYO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Seven crew members are missing and at least three injured after a U.S. Navy destroyer collided early on Saturday morning with a Philippine-flagged merchant vessel south of Tokyo Bay in Japan, the U.S. Navy said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988199-us-navy-destroyer-philippines-merchant-vessel-collide-off-japan/?page=2#comment-11994339

 

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UK's May rushed from area of London fire after protests

By Alistair Smout and Jamillah Knowles

 

A demonstrator shouts during a protest outside Kensington Town Hall, following the fire that destroyed The Grenfell Tower block, in north Kensington, West London, Britain June 16, 2017. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May was rushed away under heavy police guard on Friday as protesters shouted "Shame on you" after she met residents who live near a tower block in London where at least 30 people died in a fire.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988234-uks-may-rushed-from-area-of-london-fire-after-protests/

 

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John Avildsen, Oscar-winning director of 'Rocky,' dead at 81

By Will Dunham

 

(Reuters) - John Avildsen, the Oscar-winning director who made Hollywood's quintessential underdog story in 1976 boxing saga "Rocky" with a then-unknown Sylvester Stallone, and crafted another inspiring tale in "The Karate Kid," died on Friday at age 81, his family said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988235-john-avildsen-oscar-winning-director-of-rocky-dead-at-81/

 

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Carrie Fisher's death caused by sleep apnea, other factors - coroner

By Alex Dobuzinskis

 

FILE PHOTO: Carrie Fisher poses for cameras as she arrives at the European Premiere of "Star Wars, The Force Awakens" in Leicester Square, London, December 16, 2015. REUTERS/Paul Hackett/File Photo

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The death last year of actor Carrie Fisher, best known for her role as Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" franchise, was due to sleep apnea and other causes, the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office said in a statement on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988236-carrie-fishers-death-caused-by-sleep-apnea-other-factors-coroner/

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Minnesota patrolman acquitted in traffic-stop slaying of black motorist

By Todd Melby

 

FILE PHOTO - Minnesota police officer Jeronimo Yanez, charged in connection with the shooting death of a black motorist Philando Castile last July, is shown in this booking photo taken November 18, 2016 in St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.. Courtesy of Ramsey County Sheriff's Office/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

 

ST. PAUL, Minn. (Reuters) - A Minnesota police officer was acquitted on Friday in the slaying of a black motorist he shot five times during a traffic stop last year, an incident that drew national attention after the victim's girlfriend live-streamed the bloody aftermath on social media.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988238-minnesota-patrolman-acquitted-in-traffic-stop-slaying-of-black-motorist/

 

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Trump owes lenders at least $315 million, disclosure shows

By Eric Beech, Mohammad Zargham and Andy Sullivan

 

U.S. President Donald Trump waves as he returns to the White House in Washington, U.S., June 16, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump had personal liabilities of at least $315.6 million to German, U.S. and other lenders as of mid-2017, according to a federal financial disclosure form released late on Friday by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988239-trump-owes-lenders-at-least-315-million-disclosure-shows/

 

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U.S. lawmaker Scalise improving after baseball field shooting

 

FILE PHOTO - House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol, hours before an expected vote to repeal Obamacare in Washington, D.C., U.S. on May 4, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Representative Steve Scalise, the No. 3 House Republican, has shown improvement in the past 36 hours after being shot by a man who opened fire on Republican lawmakers at a baseball practice earlier in the week, his lead surgeon said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988241-us-lawmaker-scalise-improving-after-baseball-field-shooting/

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Six Cambodians arrested for picking pockets at Bangkok night market

By The Nation

 

Police arrested six Cambodians for alleged pickpocketing at the Huay Khwang Rot Fai night market on Friday night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988248-six-cambodians-arrested-for-picking-pockets-at-bangkok-night-market/

 

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Narathiwat policeman killed by suspected Muslim insurgents

By The Nation

 

Four suspected insurgents disguised as Islamic preachers shot dead a policeman at a booth in Narathiwat’s Waeng district on Friday evening.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988251-narathiwat-policeman-killed-by-suspected-muslim-insurgents/

 

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Kodi could face its biggest battle yet as entertainment giants join forces to tackle piracy

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD

 

 

Just days after a major Kodi addon mysteriously disappeared from the web, the controversial online streaming service could find itself the target of another global crackdown on piracy.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/kodi-face-biggest-battle-yet-entertainment-giants-join-forces-tackle-piracy/22381/

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REVIEW: LG Ultra HD TV

BY THE NATION

 

 

Peering into a jaguar’s eyes

 

The new Ultra HD TV from LG offers such sharp and detailed pictures that the mysteries of wildlife are revealed

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/review-lg-ultra-hd-tv/22375/

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Fitbit Alta HR review – How fit can you get?

By Paisal Chuenprasaeng

THE NATION

 

 

Fitbit’s most comfortable health-tracking wristband yet loves watching you dream

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/fitbit-alta-hr-review-thailand/22369/

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Chon Buri police detain 37 teen road racers, impound 21 bikes

By The Nation

 

The Chon Buri police arrested 37 youths as it cracked down on road racers following complaints from local residents.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988254-chon-buri-police-detain-37-teen-road-racers-impound-21-bikes/

 

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Body of student, 14, retrieved from Hat Yai canal

By The Nation

 

The body of a 14-year-old schoolboy who drowned in a canal in the Hat Yai district of Songkhla province was retrieved from the bottom of the canal on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988256-body-of-student-14-retrieved-from-hat-yai-canal/

 

 

 

 

 

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Pink and Yellow Lines construction contracts signed, operational in 2020

 

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) yesterday signed two electric rail route contracts , the Pink Line and the Yellow Line, with the BSR Joint Venture worth 100 billion baht.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988255-pink-and-yellow-lines-construction-contracts-signed-operational-in-2020/

 

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Coal-fuelled cement plant starts operations despite protests by locals

 

 

Despite protests by the locals, the 500-tonne cement factory has started commercial operations in Kyakmayaw township of Mon state, according to report of The Irrawaddy Online on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988258-coal-fuelled-cement-plant-starts-operations-despite-protests-by-locals/

 

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Benz Racing’s Lamborghini put on auction again today, but draws no bidder

 

 

The Office of the Narcotic Control Board (ONCB) today put on auction 129 items of luxury cars, superbikes, and gold ornaments that were seized from drug traffickers.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/988259-benz-racing’s-lamborghini-put-on-auction-again-today-but-draws-no-bidder/

 

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Warning over new PayPal phishing scam – here’s how to stay safe

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD

 

 

PayPal users are being warned to be on the lookout for a new phishing scam.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/warning-new-paypal-phishing-scam-heres-stay-safe/22383/

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