THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 11 Jul 2017

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German Gets Arrest Warrant for Allegedly Killing Girlfriend

By The Nation

 

 

PHUKET: -- AN ARREST warrant has been issued for a German who allegedly killed his Thai girlfriend in Phuket early this month and slit his own throat during a police encounter on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991825-german-gets-arrest-warrant-for-allegedly-killing-girlfriend/

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Bangkok man dies in front of family while out snorkeling on Koh Tao

 

 

A 62 year old man from Bangkok died on Koh Tao yesterday while out snorkeling with his wife and two daughters.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991828-bangkok-man-dies-in-front-of-family-while-out-snorkeling-on-koh-tao/

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Soldier accused of horrific hot water punishment against five year old Thai child

 

 

In what is one of Thailand's worst cases of child abuse a soldier has been accused of torturing a five year with boiling water.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991830-soldier-accused-of-horrific-hot-water-punishment-against-five-year-old-thai-child/

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Old man left sprawled in the road as "song thaew" driver speeds off to make some more money

 

Picture: Sanook

 

BANGKOK: -- Thailand's famed concern for the elderly took a further battering yesterday after an incident where a 93 year old Panat Nikom man fell off the back of a red song thaew.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991845-old-man-left-sprawled-in-the-road-as-song-thaew-driver-speeds-off-to make-some-more-money/

 

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Could Pattaya tram be the answer to the resort's transport woes?

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

PATTAYA: -- Manager reported that an upbeat meeting chaired by the Pattaya mayor was told that a tram system would be the answer to the resort's transport and traffic crisis.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991847-could-pattaya-tram-be-the-answer-to-the-resorts-transport-woes/

 

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Shortage of migrant labour hits key sectors

By The Nation

 

 

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS SLOW DOWN; FISHERIES, AGRICULTURE ALSO AFFECTED

 

BANGKOK: -- MANY SECTORS, including construction in the capital, fisheries in the South and agriculture in border areas, are facing labour shortages due to the tough new labour law, sources said yesterday as migrant workers began returning to Thailand.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991849-shortage-of-migrant-labour-hits-key-sectors/

 

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Plan to reduce teaching programmes questioned

By Chularat Saengpassa
The Nation

 

 

Expert wonder how the measure will raise quality

 

BANGKOK: -- THE DRASTIC policy to reduce the duration of teacher-education programmes from five to four years has raised many questions. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991851-plan-to-reduce-teaching-programmes-questioned/

 

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Destination Thailand
By PARINYAPORN PAJEE
THE NATION

 

The duel scene between Francisco Scaramanga (Christopher Lee) and the 007 James Bond (Roger Moore) was shot at Koh Tapu, Phang Nga in the movie “James Bond: The Man With The Golden Gun.”

 

The Kingdom's value as a film location is given a boost with the screening of golden oldies and two tourism-related competitions

 

BANGKOK: -- The Thailand International Film Destination Festival returns this month for its fifth edition and unlike in previous years is focusing on major movies filmed here in Thailand, two of them showing a very different country from the one we know today. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991853-destination-thailand/

 

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Probe ordered into ‘drunk public prosecutor’ threatening cops
By The Nation

 

Chon Buri’s police chief Pol Maj General Somprasong Yentuam

 

THE ATTORNEY general has ordered an investigation and threatened severe disciplinary action against a public prosecutor in Chon Buri, who allegedly abused his authority by forcing two patrol policemen to apologise to his face for refusing to lead him to a larp (Isaan spicy minced-meat) shop.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991804-attorney-general-orders-probe-into-‘drunk’-public-prosecutor-whose-voice-went-viral/?do=findComment&comment=12069238

 

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CDC objections to political party bill to go before NLA, paving way for joint law review: whip
By The Nation

 

NLA whip Jet.

 

BANGKOK: -- National Legislative Assembly (NLA) whip Jet Siratharanont said on Monday that his office had received objections from the Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) to the political party draft bill and would place them on the agenda for the assembly’s next meeting, to be held on Thursday or Friday this week.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991855-cdc-objections-to-political-party-bill-to-go-before-nla-paving-way-for-joint-law-review-whip/

 

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UNHCR chief pleased with discussions on refugee rights issues
By WASAMON AUDJARINT
THE NATION

 

Filippo Grandi, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees , on Friday visits refugees in Bangkok. The UNHCR estimates that there are currently around 7,000 urban refugees in the capital.

 

BANGKOK: -- THE ERADICATION of forced refugee detention, the granting of citizenship to stateless people, and the respectful deportation of asylum seekers are among goals that the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) expects to develop further with Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991856-unhcr-chief-pleased-with-discussions-on-refugee-rights-issues/

 

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OPINION

Thai universal healthcare: Should it be a right with responsibility?

By Titipol Phakdeewanich
Special to The Nation 

 

BANGKOK: -- In 2002, universal healthcare coverage was initiated by the Thai Rak Thai government. Nicknamed the Bt30 healthcare programme in reference to the cost of each medical visit, the scheme gave 49 million people living both above and below the poverty line almost free access to healthcare services.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991857-thai-universal-healthcare-should-it-be-a-right-with-responsibility/

 

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EDITORIAL

Prayut prepares for a tricky Washington trip
By The Nation

 

President Trump’s unpredictability aside, Thailand has to be ready for challenges on trade and China

 

BANGKOK: -- It’s to be assumed that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his advisers are taking full advantage of the delay in his planned visit to Washington. The extra time will let them better assess US President Donald Trump, whose character and administration have confounded observers since the day he took office.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991858-prayut-prepares-for-a-tricky-washington-trip/

 

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Irish student loses sight in one eye after Thailand quad bike crash

Olivia Kelleher

 

Ciara Twomey from Co Cork who was seriously injured in a quad bike crash in Thailand.

 

Her brother says: ‘The phone call we got was awful. Her sight is lost for now in her left eye’

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991860-irish-student-loses-sight-in-one-eye-after-thailand-quad-bike-crash/

 

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Phuket tour bus crash on Patong Hill leaves boy, 12, dead

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The bus was carrying 36 passengers when it failed to stop and crashed at the bottom of the hill, just past Wat Patong. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub      

 

PHUKET: -- A Phuket tour bus crashed at the bottom of Patong Hill tonight (July 10), leaving at least one person dead.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991861-phuket-tour-bus-crash-on-patong-hill-leaves-boy-12-dead/

 

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PM warned not to alienate southern rubber growers  

By Thai PBS

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Southern rubber growers are up in arms against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha over his recent remark blaming massive encroachment of forest reserves for rubber cultivation on three million rai of encroached land for causing rubber price slump.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991862-pm-prayut-warned-not-to-alienate-southern-rubber-growers- /

 

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ICAO acknowledges Thailand's attempts to address aviation security concerns

 

BANGKOK, 11 July 2017 (NNT) – The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has acknowledged Thailand's attempts to address the red-flag security concerns while the country plans to become a regional aviation hub, said Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991863-icao-acknowledges-thailands-attempts-to-address-aviation-security-concerns/

 

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BOI confirms more private investment made to meet Thailand 4.0 goal

 

BANGKOK, 11th July 2017 (NNT) - The Board of Investment of Thailand has confirmed the private sector has been investing more to prepare for the government’s Thailand 4.0 goal. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991864-boi-confirms-more-private-investment-made-to-meet-thailand-40-goal/

 

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Condo projects offer high-living luxury

By SOMLUCK SRIMALEE
THE NATION

 

98 Wireless is a luxury condominium with prices for fully finished units going for Bt720,000 per square metres.

 

BANGKOK: -- WITH HIGH competition and commercial banks restricted lower income customers from accessing mortgage loans to the customers, Bangkok’s property developers have refocused their business strategy. Now they are launching luxury residential units at prices above Bt200,000 per square metre, or over than Bt10 million per unit, to boost their sale in the third quarter of this year.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991866-condo-projects-offer-high-living-luxury/

 

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Iraqi PM declares victory over Islamic State in Mosul

By Isabel Coles and Stephen Kalin

 

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi (C) holds an Iraqi flag as he announces victory over Islamic State in Mosul, Iraq, July 10, 2017. Iraqi Prime Minister Media Office/Handout via REUTER

 

MOSUL/ERBIL, Iraq (Reuters) - Iraq's prime minister declared victory over Islamic State in Mosul on Monday, three years after the militants seized the city and made it the stronghold of a "caliphate" they said would take over the world.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991867-iraqi-pm-declares-victory-over-islamic-state-in-mosul/

 

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Donald Trump Jr. hires lawyer for Russia probes

By Karen Freifeld

 

FILE PHOTO - Donald Trump Jr. arrives at Trump Tower in New York City, U.S. January 18, 2017. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith/File Photo

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Donald Trump Jr. has hired a lawyer to represent him in Russia-related investigations, his office and the lawyer said on Monday, as Republicans voiced concern about a meeting between the U.S. president's son and a Russian.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991868-donald-trump-jr-hires-lawyer-for-russia-probes/

 

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Trump prods Congress to pass stalled healthcare overhaul

By Susan Cornwell and Ian Simpson

 

U.S. President Donald Trump looks down while speaking to reporters about healthcare during an energy policy discussion with leaders of American Indian tribes and U.S. governors at the White House in Washington, U.S., June 28, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/Files

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Monday prodded the Republican-led U.S. Congress to pass major healthcare legislation but huge obstacles remained, with a senior lawmaker saying the Senate was unlikely to take up the stalled bill until next week.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991869-trump-prods-congress-to-pass-stalled-healthcare-overhaul/ 

 

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Republican senator - no reason not to pass Russia sanctions bill

 

The U.S. Capitol building is seen as the U.S. House of Representatives prepare for a planned vote on the American Health Care Act, promoted by House Republicans and the Trump administration to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act act known as Obamacare, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., March 24, 2017. REUTERS/Jim Bourg

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Republican chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee said on Monday that if the House of Representatives does not pass a Russian sanctions bill, it is because members do not want to impose new sanctions, not because of a procedural issue.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991870-republican-senator-no-reason-not-to-pass-russia-sanctions-bill/

 

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Canada wildfires disrupt mines, force 14,000 from their homes

By Ethan Lou

 

Tourists from Denmark stop to photograph one of several wildifres burning near Little Fort, British Columbia, Canada July 9, 2017. REUTERS/Dennis Owen

 

CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - Rapidly spreading wildfires in British Columbia disrupted operations at two mining companies and damaged public utilities on Monday as 14,000 people were forced from their homes in the interior of the Western Canadian province.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991872-canada-wildfires-disrupt-mines-force-14000-from-their-homes/

 

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Train carrying cement derails in middle of Korat last night

 

 

KORAT: -- Nine bogeys on a train carrying cement from Saraburi to Ubon derailed at a busy intersection in Korat yesterday evening.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991874-train-carrying-cement-derails-in-middle-of-korat-last-night/

 

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Thai soldiers arrest Israeli businessmen

 

Thai soldiers raid clinic, find weapons; brother of arrested Israeli says he didn't do anything illegal, clinic is nonprofit.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991875-thai-soldiers-arrest-israeli-businessmen/

 

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Nine year old saved from drowning by 14 year old in Sattahip

 

Picture: Daily News

 

SATTAHIP: -- A nine year old boy who was unconscious on the bottom of a Sattahip housing estate pool was saved after a 14 year old boy dived in to help.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991885-nine-year-old-saved-from-drowning-by-14-year-old-in-sattahip/

 

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Daylight phone robbery as man fights back

 

Picture: TNews

 

BANGKOK: -- A video posted online showed a man fighting back after a pair of thieves robbed him of his phone in a Ramkhamhaeng soi on Sunday morning.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991886-daylight-phone-robbery-as-man-fights-back/

 

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Dog nuisance and dog attacks - what the law says in Bangkok

 

Picture: Sanook

 

BANGKOK: -- Sanook ran a story yesterday following a number of cases of dog attacks and neighbors arguing over the animals making a mess and barking at all hours.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991887-dog-nuisance-and-dog-attacks-what-the-law-says-in-bangkok/

 

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The WhatsApp feature we’ve all been waiting for is tipped to be available very soon

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Rejoice all of you with clumsy fingers and a simple mind.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/the-whatsapp-feature-weve-all-been-waiting-for-is-tipped-to-be-available-very-soon/22854/