THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 11 Jul 2017

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Monitor lizard freed after getting stuck in drainage pipe

By The Nation

 

 

NAKHON NAYOK: -- A monitor lizard whose tummy got stuck in the opening of the drainage pipe was freed in Nakhon Nayok’s Muang district on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991940-monitor-lizard-freed-after-getting-stuck-in-drainage-pipe/

 

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Yasothon school closed amid disease outbreak

By The Nation

 

 

YASOTHON: -- A municipal school in Yasothon’s Mueang district will remain closed through Friday after 27 kindergarten pupils were diagnosed with hand, foot and mouth-disease (HFMD).

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991941-yasothon-school-closed-amid-disease-outbreak/

 

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Democrat Warong backs primary voting system

By The Nation

 

Democrat Party key figure Warong Dechgitvigrom

 

BANGKOK: -- Democrat Party key figure Warong Dechgitvigrom has come out in support of the newly introduced primary voting system, saying it returns power to the people to decide who they want to be their representatives while also promoting true participation.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991942-democrat-warong-backs-primary-voting-system/

 

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U.S. President Donald Trump to visit Britain next year - Sky News

 

U.S. President Donald Trump salutes on the South Lawn of the White House upon his return to Washington, U.S., from the G20 Summit in Hamburg, July 8, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

 

LONDON (Reuters) - A state visit to Britain by U.S. President Donald Trump will happen next year, Sky News quoted senior government sources as saying on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991945-us-president-donald-trump-to-visit-britain-next-year-sky-news/

 

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Eight killed in Thailand in rare mass shooting - police

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Gunmen shot dead eight people, including at least one child, in a house in Thailand after holding them hostage, police said on Tuesday, a rare incident in a country where although guns are common, such mass shootings are rare.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991917-gunmen-kill-eight-family-members-including-three-girls in-krabi/?do=findComment&comment=12070821

 

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Islamic State tightens grip on village near Mosul after defeat

 

A member of Iraqi Federal police walks along destroyed buildings from clashes in the Old City of Mosul, Iraq July 10, 2017. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani

 

TIKRIT, Iraq (Reuters) - Islamic State has captured most of a village south of Mosul despite losing control of its stronghold in the city, an Iraqi army officer and residents said, deploying guerrilla-style tactics as its self-proclaimed caliphate crumbles.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991946-islamic-state-tightens-grip-on-village-near-mosul-after-defeat/

 

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South Korea says North doesn't have ICBM re-entry technology

 

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reacts with scientists and technicians of the DPRK Academy of Defence Science after the test-launch of the intercontinental ballistic missile Hwasong-14 in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang July 5, 2017. KCNA/via REUTERS

 

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's intelligence agency does not believe North Korea has secured re-entry capabilities for its intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) programme, a South Korean lawmaker said on Tuesday, disputing Pyongyang's account.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991947-south-korea-says-north-doesnt-have-icbm-re-entry-technology/

 

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Body of Chinese tourist pulled from water off Phuket, cause of death unconfirmed

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Rescue workers were waiting at Chalong Pier to transport the body to Vachira Phuket Hospital. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- An officer from Chalong Police Station has confirmed from that the body of a 66-year-old Chinese tourist was pulled from the sea at Koh Racha yesterday. However, the cause of the man’s death has yet to be confirmed.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991948-body-of-chinese-tourist-pulled-from-water-off-phuket-cause-of-death-unconfirmed/

 

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BoT says exchange rate volatility not affecting Thai exports

 

BANGKOK, 11 July 2017 (NNT) - The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has concluded that current volatility in the exchange rate is not affecting Thai exports and has advised businesses to import machinery and technology while the Thai baht is strong. 

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991949-bot-says-exchange-rate-volatility-not-affecting-thai-exports/

 

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Temple graft probe could have deadline extended

 

 

BANGKOK, 11 July 2017 (NNT) – The National Office of Buddhism (NOB) is looking to extend the deadline for its investigation into corruption at state temples to collect more information. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991950-temple-graft-probe-could-have-deadline-extended/

 

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Traffic police launch live Facebook channel to facilitate traffic

 

BANGKOK, 11th July 2017 (NNT) - The Traffic Police Headquarters has launched a Facebook Live channel to broadcast real-time traffic conditions. It has had over 23,000 views so far.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991951-traffic-police-launch-live-facebook-channel-to-facilitate-traffic/

 

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Northeastern trains running again after derailment

By The Nation

 

 

KORAT: -- Northeastern rail services resumed on Tuesday after nine derailed freight carriages were salvaged in Nakhon Ratchasima’s Muang district.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991953-northeastern-trains-running-again-after-derailment/

 

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New Bus Route (B3) From Arcade to City Hall Opened

by CityNews

 

 

CityNews – A new transit route, named B3, was officially launched on July 7th at Arcade Bus Terminal which will run from Arcade Bus Terminal to Chiang Mai Provincial Government Centre.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991961-new-bus-route-b3-from-arcade-to-city-hall-opened/

 

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Police Reform Committee intends to make people's voice heard

By Jitraporn Senwong 
The Nation

 

 

The police reform committee is considering creating a website to let people have a say on how to improve the country’s police force. 

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991964-police-reform-committee-intends-to-make-peoples-voice-heard/

 

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Alien fish species pose a serious threat to native fish species

 

 

People living along the klongs in Samut Songkhram as well as fish and shrimp farm operators have uged authorities concerned to come to their rescue against the proliferation of an invasive fish species thought to be brought into Thailand from an African country.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991965-alien-fish-species-pose-a-serious-threat-to-native-fish-species/

 

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14.1 million registered as low-income earners

 

 

About 14.1  million people across the country have registered as low-income earners to be eligible for state welfare.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991966-141-million-registered-as-low-income-earners/

 

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Cabinet gives green light to first phase of high-speed rail project

 

 

BANGKOK, 11 July 2017 (NNT) – The first phase of the high-speed train project has been endorsed by the Cabinet, with a budget of over 179 billion baht. 

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991967-cabinet-gives-green-light-to-first-phase-of-high-speed-rail-project/

 

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Families flee homes as townhouses ‘crack’ and tilt

By The Nation

 

 

Families fled their homes into the street for safety on Monday night after subsidence caused the foundations to shift, cracking walls and leaving eight townhouses tilting at the Samut Prakan housing estate.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991934-panicked-residents-flee-as-samut-prakan-homes-tilt-on-foundations/?do=findComment&comment=12071268

 

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Panel set up to investigate ‘drunk’ prosecutor incident

By The Nation

 

Somnuek Siengkong

 

The Attorney General’s Office has set up a disciplinary panel to investigate a public prosecutor who allegedly abused his power and appeared to be intoxicated in an incident in Chon Buri province, a spokesman said on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991973-panel-set-up-to-investigate-‘drunk’-prosecutor-incident/

 

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Warning about counterfeit Nokia phones sold in Thailand

BY THE NATION

 

 

Thai consumers have been warned be on the outlook for counterfeit Nokia 3310 phones spotted at various locations in the country.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/warning-counterfeit-nokia-phones-sold-thailand/22867/

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iPhone 8 price to start at $1,200 and you’ll need to pay EXTRA for wireless charging

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD

 

Image: Martin Hajek. iPhone 8 render

 

A new report claims the price of the with entry level iPhone 8 will start at $1,200.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/iphone-8-price-to-start-at-1200-and-youll-need-to-pay-extra-for-wireless-charging/22870/

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Tech companies wage war on disease-carrying mosquitoes

BY REUTERS

 

 

CHICAGO (Reuters) – American technology companies are bringing automation and robotics to the age-old task of battling mosquitoes in a bid to halt the spread of Zika and other mosquito-borne maladies worldwide.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/tech-companies-wage-war-disease-carrying-mosquitoes/22873/

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National Strategy Plan Will Restrict Elected Govt, Politicos Say

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

Junta chairman Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha speaks in 2016 at the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy north of the capital in Nakhon Nayok province.

 

BANGKOK — Politicians from two major parties believe the National Strategy Bill adopted by the junta-appointed parliament on June 22 is a key element in ensuring the military junta will maintain control on major policies over elected governments for the next 20 years.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991978-national-strategy-plan-will-restrict-elected-govt-politicos-say/

 

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Let’s talk about it next year, PM says about timing for general election

By The Nation

 

PM Prayut.

 

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha spoke on Tuesday about the timing for the next general election, saying he would see when it was appropriate to hold it, but stressing that it would definitely be after the ceremony for King Rama IX’s cremation and King Rama X’s ceremonial accession to the throne.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991979-let’s-talk-about-it-next-year-pm-says-about-timing-for-general-election/

 

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Children must be alert to human trafficking, says campaigner

By Pratch Rujivanarom 
The Nation

 

Weerawan Mosby

 

The Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report heroine Weerawan Mosby has warned that trafficking in children is still rife and more must be done to end these crimes.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991980-children-must-be-alert-to-human-trafficking-says-campaigner/

 

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2 Sadao immigration police officers transferred, 2 face investigation

 

 

Two immigration police officers at the Sadao immigration checkpoint in Songkhla province have been transferred to the 6th Immigration Police in Songkhla while two others will face an investigation, deputy police spokesman Pol Col Krisna Pattanacharoen said on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991981-2-sadao-immigration-police-officers-transferred-2-face-investigation/

 

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Formation of joint law review panel for political parties bill deferred to July 20

By The Nation 

 

 

The joint committee to review the controversial organic law on political parties will be established on July 20, the spokesman for the National Legislative Assembly whip said on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991990-formation-of-joint-law-review-panel-for-political-parties-bill-deferred-to-july-20/

 

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Govt Approves 8.8 Billion Baht Combat Jet Deal

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

Two T-50TH combat jets seen here in a promotional image released by Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd.

 

BANGKOK — The military government Tuesday greenlit a plan to buy eight combat aircrafts from South Korea at the price of 8.8 billion baht for training purposes.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991991-govt-approves-88-billion-baht-combat-jet-deal/

 

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Deputy city governor inspects construction site of Bangkok Observation Tower

 

 

Deputy Bangkok Governor Chakkraphan Phiew-ngarm on Sunday led concerned city officials to inspect a land plot of the Treasury Department in Soi Charoen Nakorn 7 which was designated as the construction site of Bangkok Observation Tower.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/991993-deputy-city-governor-inspects-construction-site-of-bangkok-observation-tower/

 

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Instantly speed up your web browser and free up storage space with this simple tip

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

“Clear out your cache” is a response we often hear from those in the know when we are experiencing problems loading webpages, but how many of us know why we should do it?

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/instantly-speed-web-browser-free-storage-space-simple-tip/22876/