THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 2 Aug 2017

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The end of Walking Street as we know it? Bars ordered to rip down signs

 

Image: Sophon Cable

 

PAYYAYA: -- Bars, entertainment places and shops in Walking Street have been ordered to take down their neon advertising signs by the end of the month.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995299-the-end-of-walking-street-as-we-know-it-bars-ordered-to-rip-down-signs/

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Midweek rant: Back where we started – Pattaya district chief still crusading

 

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The midweek rant is today celebrating a quarter century of consecutive posts.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995317-midweek-rant-back-where-we-started-–-pattaya-district-chief-still-crusading/

 

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Six-year-old in coma after being left in school pickup

By Samrit Chiamcharoenpornkul 
The Nation

 

 

A six-year-old boy has fallen into a coma after being left behind in a locked school pickup truck for several hours on Monday in Ayutthaya.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995297-six-year-old-in-coma-after-being-left-in-school-pickup/

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Road rage knife man turns himself in - and is fined just 500 baht!

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A man caught on film attacking another motorist with a sword has received the lightest fine imaginable from Chonburi police.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995318-road-rage-knife-man-turns-himself-in-and-is-fined-just-500-baht/

 

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Video: Student with sword nearly cuts arm off rival student in sickening Sukhumvit attack

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A video from CCTV shared online showed a student attacking another boy from a rival school on the sidewalk in broad daylight.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995319-video-student-with-sword-nearly-cuts-arm-off-rival-student-in sickening-sukhumvit-attack/

 

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Kasikorn customer furious that the bank took his money but it didn't enter his account

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A long time customer is furious with Kasikorn bank after depositing cash at an ATM that did not go into his account.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995320-kasikorn-customer-furious-that-the-bank-took-his-money-but-it-didnt enter-his-account/

 

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Yingluck’s loyalists say love, not money, behind support

By THE NATION

 

 

BANGKOK: -- THEY CAME to the Supreme Court from various regions with the same purpose in mind – to give moral support to a former prime minister they love, Yingluck Shinawatra.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995322-yingluck’s-loyalists-say-love-not-money-behind-support/

 

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PM denies court interference

By WASAMON AUDJARINT 
THE NATION

 

Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra is surrounded by supporters as she arrives at the Supreme Court yesterday to make her closing statement in the case linked to her government’s controversial rice-pledging scheme.

 

‘No concern’ about mobilisation ahead of August 25 verdict

 

PRIME MINISTER General Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday rejected allegations by former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, insisting that he had never interfered in the judicial process as she alleged during her closing remarks to the Supreme Court yesterday. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995324-pm-prayut-denies-court-interference/

 

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Ex-premier invokes rule of law in final plea

By KASAMAKORN CHANWANPEN 
THE NATION

 

Yingluck Shinawatra

 

BANGKOK: -- IN HER CLOSING statements yesterday, former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra pleaded with the Supreme Court as “the last refuge of the people” to dismiss the case against her and to ignore comments regarding the case, including those from the chief of the National Council for Peace and Order, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995326-ex-premier-invokes-rule-of-law-in-final-plea/

 

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Sin taxes set to rise to cover welfare for elderly poor

By The Nation

 

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BANGKOK: -- The Cabinet on Tuesday approved a 2-percentage-point increase in “sin” taxes for the purpose of funding welfare for the elderly poor.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995327-sin-taxes-set-to-rise-to-cover-welfare-for-elderly-poor/

 

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Northeast braces for more rain as reservoirs strained

By THE NATION

 

 

Water-management efforts focus on region amid concerns that run-off could worsen situation

BANGKOK: -- THE GOVERNMENT’S water-management efforts are being focused on the heavily-flooded Northeast, where at least one-third of the reservoirs have been overwhelmed by water volume. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995328-northeast-braces-for-more-rain-as-reservoirs-strained/

 

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Two volunteers killed in series of attacks in South

By PAREZ LOHASAN 
THE NATION

 

 

PATTANI: -- A BOMB blast killed two security volunteers and injured four others in Pattani province yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995329-two-volunteers-killed-in-series-of-attacks-in-south/

 

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Service with a Smile

By The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Thai Smile makes life more convenient for passengers by increasing services on its three domestic routes to Krabi, Udon Thani and Ubon Ratchathani.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995330-service-with-a-smile/

 

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Here’s why you shouldn’t cry for Yingluck 

By Tulsathit Taptim 
The Nation

 

It’s understandable why everyone has become fixated on the Yingluck Shinawatra case, but maybe we’re all barking up the wrong tree.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995331-here’s-why-you-shouldn’t-cry-for-yingluck /

 

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Aug 2 judgement day for ex-PM Somchai and three co-defendants

By Thai PBS

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Offices is scheduled to deliver its verdict against former prime minister Somchai Wongsawat and three high-profile defendant over the crackdown of yellow-shirted protesters at the parliament nine years ago on Aug 2.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995332-aug-2-judgement-day-for-ex-pm-somchai-and-three-co-defendants/

 

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PM urges people not to ignore flood warnings

By Thai PBS

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha warned the people to have trust in weather forecasts and warnings of possible flooding from the Meteorological Department and governmental agencies so that they can take precautionary actions to save their properties from being damaged by flood water.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995333-pm-prayut-urges-people-not-to-ignore-flood-warnings/

 

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Tillerson to travel to Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia: State Dept

 

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson attends a joint news conference with Qatar's foreign minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani in Doha, Qatar, July 11, 2017. REUTERS/Naseem Zeitoon/Files

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will travel to the Philippines, Thailand and Malaysia Aug. 5 to Aug. 9, the State Department said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995334-tillerson-to-travel-to-thailand-us-state-dept/

 

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Wray confirmed by U.S. Senate to lead FBI after Comey firing

By Julia Edwards Ainsley

 

FILE PHOTO: Christopher Wray is sworn in prior to testifying before a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on his nomination to be the next FBI director on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., July 12, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed former Justice Department lawyer Christopher Wray as FBI chief, nearly three months after the agency's previous director, James Comey, was fired by President Donald Trump.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995335-wray-confirmed-by-us-senate-to-lead-fbi-after-comey-firing/

 

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Tillerson says he and Trump disagree over Iran nuclear deal

By Yeganeh Torbati

 

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson speaks during a press conference after talks with Chinese diplomatic and defense chiefs at the State Department in Washington, U.S. June 21, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson acknowledged on Tuesday that he and President Donald Trump disagree over the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, and said the two men discuss how to use the international agreement to advance administration policies.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995336-tillerson-says-he-and-trump-disagree-over-iran-nuclear-deal/

 

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Tillerson says U.S. wants North Korea dialogue 'at some point'

By David Brunnstrom

 

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson attends a joint news conference with Qatar's foreign minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani in Doha, Qatar, July 11, 2017. REUTERS/Naseem Zeitoon

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States does not seek to topple the North Korean government and would like dialogue with Pyongyang at some point, but only on the understanding that it can never be a nuclear power, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995337-us-does-not-seek-to-topple-the-north-korean-govt-says-rex-tillerson/

 

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Pakistani lawmakers elect ousted PM Nawaz Sharif's ally Shahid Khaqan Abbasi as replacement

By Asif Shahzad and Drazen Jorgic

 

Pakistan's former Petroleum Minister and Prime Minister designate Shahid Khaqan Abbasi arrives to attend the National Assembly session in Islamabad, Pakistan August 1, 2017. REUTERS/Faisal Mahmood

 

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistani lawmakers on Tuesday elected former petroleum minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, an ally of ousted leader Nawaz Sharif, to replace him and the new premier immediately sought to project an image of stability.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995338-pakistani-lawmakers-elect-ousted-pm-nawaz-sharifs-ally-shahid-khaqan-abbasi-as-replacement/

 

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UK sets out new powers to impose sanctions after Brexit

 

Britain's International Development Minister Alan Duncan reacts during a joint news conference with Yemen's Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Mohammed Saeed al-Saidi and UNICEF representative in Yemen Geert Cappelaere in Sanaa October 9, 2012. REUTERS/Mohamed al-Sayaghi

 

LONDON (Reuters) - The British government published plans on Wednesday for a bill that would give it the legal power to impose sanctions after it leaves the European Union, including making it easier to cut off terrorism funding and freeze assets.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995339-uk-sets-out-new-powers-to-impose-sanctions-after-brexit/

 

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Trump administration sends conflicting signals on Russia sanctions

By Yeganeh Torbati

 

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence (L) arrives with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson (R) to attend a joint press conference held by U.S. President Donald Trump and Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos at the White House in Washington, U.S., May 18, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump grudgingly accepted new congressional sanctions on Russia, the top U.S. diplomat said on Tuesday, remarks in contrast with those of Vice President Mike Pence, who said the bill showed Trump and Congress speaking "with a unified voice."

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995340-trump-administration-sends-conflicting-signals-on-russia-sanctions/

 

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Retired military officers slam Trump's proposed transgender ban

By Chris Kenning

 

Retired U.S. Marine General John Allen speaks during the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. July 28, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo

 

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Fifty-six retired U.S. generals, admirals and other senior officers voiced opposition on Tuesday to President Donald Trump's announcement of a ban on transgender military service, saying it would be disruptive and degrade readiness.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995341-retired-military-officers-slam-trumps-proposed-transgender-ban/

 

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Turkey opens trial of nearly 500 defendants over failed coup

 

Nearly 500 suspects including military generals and pilots went on trial in Turkey on Tuesday, many of them accused of commanding last year's failed coup attempt from an air base in the capital Ankara. 

 

ANKARA (Reuters) - Nearly 500 suspects including army generals and pilots went on trial in Turkey on Tuesday, many of them accused of commanding last year's failed coup attempt from an air base in the capital Ankara.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995342-turkey opens-trial-of-nearly-500-defendants-over-failed-coup/

 

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"Beer pretties" arrested for doing their job - selling beer!

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Three beer pretties have had their mug shots taken after being arrested for doing their job.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995351-beer-pretties-arrested-for-doing-their-job-selling-beer/

 

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"I didn't go out drinking after killing soldier" says hit and run driver shamed on social media

 

File photo: Sanook

 

A Chiang Mai pick-up driver who piled into a motorcycle killing a soldier at the lights has complained about his treatment online.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995354-i-didnt-go-out-drinking-after-killing-soldier-says-hit-and-run driver-shamed-on-social-media/

 

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Holes in the 'tollway' - Highways department put out the cones and promise to get the thief

 

Picture: Krobkrua Kao 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Highways department has promised to hunt the thief who stole drain covers on the Bangkok tollway.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995355-holes-in-the-tollway-highways-department-put-out-the-cones-and promise-to-get-the-thief/

 

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Man saved after three hour ordeal clinging to rocks in Mae Ping river

 

Picture: Thai News Agency

 

KAMPHAENGPHET: -- A worker trapped in a weir clung to rocks for three hours before he was successfully rescued.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995356-man-saved-after-three-hour-ordeal-clinging-to-rocks-in-mae-ping-river/

 

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DLT say that rules regarding use of "red plates" on new motor vehicles will be clarified soon

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

BANGKOK: -- Thai Rath reported on the public's confusion about the whole issue of red plates being issued for new vehicles

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995358-dlt-say-that-rules-regarding-use-of-red-plates-on-new-motor-vehicles will-be-clarified-soon/