THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 13 Jul 2017

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China to ban VPNs in 2018

BY STAFF WRITER 

 

 

Bloomberg is reporting that the Chinese government has ordered telecoms companies to ban all VPNs in the country from next year.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/china-ban-vpns-2018/22901/

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Death of Australian man parasailing in Phuket - two Thai men charged with negligence

 

Picture: Daily News

 

PHUKET: -- Phuket police have charged the boat operator and his parasailing sidekick with negligence after the death of a 71 year old Australian tourist yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992243-death-of-australian-man-parasailing-in-phuket-two-thai-men-charged with-negligence/

 

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"Rangsit University Police" patrol set up after many attacks against students

 

Picture: Daily News

 

PATHUM THANI: -- Rangsit University in conjunction with the local police have set up a special patrol unit to protect students after a crime spree on campus and in the surrounding area of Muang Ek housing estate.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992246-rangsit-university-police-patrol-set-up-after-many-attacks-against-students/

 

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Top U.S. diplomat ends talks in Gulf; no sign Qatar crisis resolved

 

Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir meets with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia July 12, 2017. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS

 

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson ended talks with ministers from Saudi Arabia and three Arab allies on Wednesday over how to end a month-long rift with Qatar, but there was no immediate word of any breakthrough.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992248-top-us-diplomat-ends-talks-in-gulf-no-sign-qatar-crisis-resolved/

 

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Crews fight dozens of California wildfires amid July heatwave

 

Los Padres National Forest firefighters watch as helicopters work on the northeast flank of the Whittier fire near Hot Spring Canyon outside Cachuma Lake, California, U.S. July 11, 2017. Mike Eliason/Santa Barbara County Fire/Handout via REUTERS

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Crews battled dozens of wildfires raging across California on Wednesday, gaining ground on several of the more destructive blazes as forecasters warned that hot, dry, tinderbox conditions would persist across the U.S. West.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992249-crews-fight-dozens-of-california-wildfires-amid-july-heatwave/

 

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PM hears progress of national reform plan

 

 

BANGKOK, 13 July 2017 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has convened a meeting to follow up on the progress of implementing the national reform plan while stressing the need for the plan to go hand in hand with the national strategy. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992250-pm-prayut-hears-progress-of-national-reform-plan/

 

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Drug courier arrested after more than 1,000 Ya Ba found stuffed in condoms in fighting cocks

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

CHIANG MAI: -- Police in Chiang Mai thought they had heard it all when word came from an informer that a drug mule was transporting amphetamines in chickens.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992251-drug-courier-arrested-after-more-than-1000-ya-ba-found-stuffed-in condoms-in-fighting-cocks/

 

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Three elderly people killed in Bangkok house fire

By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- Three elderly people were killed when a fire engulfed their house in Bangkok’s Dusit district early on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992253-three-elderly-people-killed-in-bangkok-house-fire/

 

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'No whistling, just ticking': EU pushes on Brexit talks

By Alastair Macdonald and Robert-Jan Bartunek

 

An EU flag flies above Parliament Square during a Unite for Europe march, in London, Britain March 25, 2017. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/Files

 

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The EU's negotiator pressed Britain on Wednesday to offer more post-Brexit rights to European expats and accept it will pay a hefty sum on leaving if it wants a quick start to talks on a future trading relationship.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992254-no-whistling-just-ticking-eu-pushes-on-brexit talks/

 

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Macron urges greater euro zone convergence, presses Germany to act

 

FILE PHOTO: German Chancellor Angela Merkel greets French President Emmanuel Macron at the beginning of the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany, July 7, 2017. REUTERS/John

 

PARIS (Reuters) - The European Union remains an incomplete project and will require changes to its treaties that bring greater convergence between euro zone member states, French President Emmanuel Macron said in comments published on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992256-macron-urges-greater-euro-zone-convergence-presses-germany-to-act/

 

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Free anti-HIV drugs offered to celebrate HRH Princess Soamsawali’s 60th birthday

By The Nation

 

 

The Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre is providing anti-HIV drugs or Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for free at the Thai Red Cross Anonymous Clinic to celebrate Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali’s 60th birthday anniversary, the Red Cross has posted on Facebook.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992257-free-anti-hiv-drugs-offered-to-celebrate-hrh-princess-soamsawali’s-60th-birthday/

 

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Online ads offer legal option for U.S. election meddling

By David Ingram

 

FILE PHOTO: Facebook logo is seen at a start-up companies gathering at Paris' Station F in Paris, France, January 17, 2017. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer/File Photo

 

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The laws that prohibit foreign nationals from spending money to influence U.S. elections do not prevent them from lawfully buying some kinds of political ads on Facebook and other online networks, campaign finance lawyers said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992258-online-ads-offer-legal-option-for-us-election-meddling/

 

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Chiang Mai top brass roll out the red carpet for "handsome internet police heroes"

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

CHIANG MAI: -- Chiang Mai's top cop immediately rewarded two of his officers after they became internet celebrities.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992259-chiang-mai-top-brass-roll-out-the-red-carpet-for-handsome-internet police-heroes/

 

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Central to revamp department stores

By KWANCHAI RUNGFAPAISARN 
THE NATION

 

 

BANGKOK: -- CENTRAL Group’s department store arm will spend Bt350 million to rebrand its stores as part of an effort to revamp the properties - alongside a push to boost its online services – during this year’s 70th anniversary of the group.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992260-central-to-revamp-department-stores/

 

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SET opens up 9.16 to 1,584.09 /Bangkok Post

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RID sees sufficient water for rest of year as flooding reported in several areas

 

 

SAKON NAKHON, 13 July 2017 (NNT) – The Deputy Director of the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) has assessed that water supplies will sufficient for demand in the latter half of the year. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992261-rid-sees-sufficient-water-for-rest-of-year-as-flooding-reported-in-several-areas/

 

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PM voices sadness for family in Krabi execution-style shootings

By ThaiPBS

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday expressed his sadness for the slain family of a village headman in Ao Luek district in Krabi province and asked that the public should not assume perpetrators are soldiers just because they wore camouflage fatigues.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992262-pm-prayut-voices-sadness-for-family-in-krabi-execution-style-shootings/

 

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"Nong Ploy" aged just 8 is carrying on the proud family tradition as a foundation medic

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

CHONBURI/PATTAYA: -- Thai Rath reported on a heartwarming story about a little girl who is continuing in her grandfather and father's footsteps as a medic for the Traikhunatham Foundation.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992263-nong-ploy-aged-just-8-is-carrying-on-the-proud-family-tradition-as-a foundation-medic/

 

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Bombing suspect killed in Pattani clash

By Thai PBS

 

 

PATTANI: -- A suspect wanted under a court warrant in connection with the May 9 bombing of Big C department store in Pattani province was killed in a clash with a military unit in Pattani’s Muang district early on Wednesday (July 12), police said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992264-big-c-bombing-suspect-killed-in-pattani-clash/

 

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Residents want “CTIY” road sign corrected

By The Nation

 

 

PATTAYA: -- Local residents have urged authorities to correct a sign giving directions to Pattaya City Hall in Chon Buri province 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992211-pattaya-the-world-class-resort-where-no-one-can-spell/?do=findComment&comment=12077014

 

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Maltese parliament legalises same-sex marriage

 

People take a selfie while celebrating after the Maltese parliament voted to legalise same-sex marriage on the Roman Catholic Mediterranean island, in Valletta, Malta July 12, 2017. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

 

VALLETTA (Reuters) - Maltese lawmakers voted on Wednesday to legalise same-sex marriage on the Roman Catholic Mediterranean island, fulfilling Prime Minister Joseph Muscat's campaign promise to make this the first law brought before parliament in his new term.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992268-maltese-parliament-legalises-same-sex-marriage/

 

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New vending machines allow Chinese tourists to easily pay for stuff when visiting Thailand

BY THE NATION

 

 

Vending machines allow Chinese tourists to pay via app

 

Three leading corporations – Kasikornbank, Sun108 and Alipay – have teamed up to develop vending machines to enable Chinese tourists in Thailand to conveniently buy food and beverages by scanning a QR code with their Alipay application.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/new-vending-machines-allow-chinese-tourists-easily-pay-stuff-visiting-thailand/22904/

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PTT resumes natural gas supply after emergency shutdown

By The Nation

 

SONGKHLA: -- The emergency shutdown of the Malaysian-Thai Joint Development Area (JDA A-18) on 24 June 2017 has ended, Noppadol Pinsupa, Senior Executive Vice President, Gas Business Unit, PTT Public Company Limited (PTT) has said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992272-ptt-resumes-natural-gas-supply-after-emergency-shutdown/

 

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Panasonic rolls out Viera Oled TV in Thailand

BY THE NATION 

 

 

Panasonic rolls out Viera Oled TV

 

Panasonic has introduced 24 new models under Panasonic Viera 10 series as well as Panasonic Viera Oled TVs.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/22907-2/22907/

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Farmers Plant Rice In Middle Of Flooded Road As Protest

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By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

  

Residents of Loeng Nok Tha district, Yasothon province, plant rice in the middle of a muddy road Thursday to protest local government’s inaction in fixing the road.

 

YASOTHON — Residents of a province in Isaan woke up early Thursday morning to protest local government’s inaction in fixing a muddy road – by farming in the middle of it.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992277-farmers-plant-rice-in-middle-of-flooded-road-as-protest/

 

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Expo will let retailers harness power of technology

By The Nation 

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The organisers of RetailEX Asean, coming in September to the Impact Exhibition and Convention Centre in north Bangkok, are expecting 7,500 people to browse among the 200-plus exhibitors. The numbers represent a 30-per-cent increase over last year’s turnout for Asia’s largest such retail event.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992280-retailex-asean-will-let-retailers-harness-power-of-technology/

 

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Preparation for live broadcast of royal cremation ceremony underway

 

 

BANGKOK, 13 July 2017 (NNT) - The preparation for the live broadcast of the upcoming royal cremation ceremony of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej is underway. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/980183-royal-cremation-of-the-late-king-bhumibol-adulyadej-is-set-on-october-26/?do=findComment&comment=12077267

 

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Netizens in a frenzy as 7-Eleven starts selling freshly-cooked omelets

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By Coconuts Bangkok 

 

Photos: Kongwarit Aoo Srikot/ Facebook

 

BANGKOK: -- Thai netizens are freaking out over photos of Bangkok 7-Eleven employees cooking fresh omelets for customers. Photos of the eggs being cooked on a tiny space by the cash register at an Old Town location of the convenience store went viral on Facebook last night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992283-netizens-in-a-frenzy-as-7-eleven-starts-selling-freshly-cooked-omelets/

 

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Now you can backup your entire computer on Google Drive

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD

 

 

Google has announced the launch of Backup and Sync, a new app for PCs and Mac which lets you safely and securely backup files and photos to Google Drive and Google Photos.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/now-can-backup-entire-computer-google-drive/22911/

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MEA promises to put all power cables underground by 2021

By The Nation

 

File photo

 

BANGKOK: -- The governor of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) has promised that all power cables will be underground by 2021.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992297-mea-promises-to-put-all-power-cables-underground-by-2021/