THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 5 Aug 2017

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BMW owner says staff at the car wash sold her car

 

 

A bizarre story is doing the rounds of Thai social media after the owner of a Z4 BMW said the people at the car cleaners sold it.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995792-bmw-owner-says-staff-at-the-car-wash-sold-her-car/

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Acquittal appeal demand tests charter: ex-Commissioner

By The Nation

 

 

Thailand’s former anti-corruption commissioner said on Friday that the charter’s spirit will be tested by the acquittal of four top officials this week.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995811-acquittal-appeal-demand-tests-charter-ex-commissioner/

 

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Authorities urged to drop charges against Khaosod columnist

 

Amnesty International has called on Thai authorities to drop sedition charges against Khaosod English’s senior staff writer Pravit Rojanaphruk for his Facebook posts.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995812-authorities-urged-to-drop-charges-against-khaosod-columnist/

 

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Court hears prosecution testimonies against Jatupat

By The Nation

 

Jatupat

 

Khon Kaen Court on Thursday heard the first group of prosecution witnesses in the lese majeste case against student activist Jatupat Boonpatraraksa, better known as Pai Dao Din.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995813-court-hears-prosecution-testimonies-against-jatupat/

 

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School increases safety measures after death of six-year-old boy

By SAMRIT JEAMJAROENPORNKUL 
THE NATION

 

 

Safety measures have been increased at Wat Choeng Len School in Ayutthaya province after a six-year-old boy died as a result of having been left in a locked pickup truck for hours earlier this week.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995814-school-increases-safety-measures-after-death-of-six-year-old-boy/

 

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U.S. submits formal notice of withdrawal from Paris climate pact

By Valerie Volcovici

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump pauses as he announces his decision that the United States will withdraw from the landmark Paris Climate Agreement, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, U.S., June 1, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department has officially informed the United Nations it will withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement in a document issued on Friday, but left the door open to re-engaging if the terms improved for the United States.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995815-us-submits-formal-notice-of-withdrawal-from-paris-climate-pact/

 

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About 2,000 Islamic State fighters remain in Syria's Raqqa: U.S. envoy

Brett McGurk, U.S. envoy to the coalition against Islamic State, speaks during news conference at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq July 8, 2017. U.S. Embassy/Handout via REUTERS

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - About 2,000 Islamic State fighters are estimated to remain in the Syrian city of Raqqa, fighting for their survival in the face of an offensive by the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces, a senior U.S. official said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995816-about-2000-islamic-state-fighters-remain-in-syrias-raqqa-us-envoy/

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Trump administration goes on attack against leakers, journalists

By Julia Edwards Ainsley

 

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions speaks at a briefing on leaks of classified material threatening national security at the Justice Department in Washington, U.S., August 4, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, taking up an issue that has infuriated Republican President Donald Trump, went on the attack against leaks on Friday, warning of a possible crackdown both on reporters and their sources inside the federal government.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995817-trump-administration-goes-on-attack-against-leakers-journalists/

 

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Venezuela's new legislative superbody opens despite wide criticism

By Eyanir Chinea and Deisy Buitrago

 

Delcy Rodriguez speaks during a news conference on the sidelines of the OAS 47th General Assembly in Cancun, Mexico June 20, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso/Files

 

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela on Friday inaugurated a new legislative superbody that is expected to rewrite the constitution and give vast new powers to the ruling Socialist Party, defying worldwide condemnation that the new assembly undermines democratic freedoms.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995818-venezuelas-new-legislative-superbody-opens-despite-wide-criticism/

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Brilliant Farah maintains domination with epic 10,000m win

By Ian Chadband

 

Athletics - World Athletics Championships – men’s 10000 metres final – London Stadium, London, Britain – August 4, 2017 – Mo Farah of Britain reacts after winning the race. REUTERS/Matthew Childs

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Mo Farah launched the World Athletics Championships in scintillating fashion on Friday with another consummate 10,000 metres triumph that further embellished his claim to being the greatest distance racer in the sport's annals.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995819-brilliant-farah-maintains-domination-with-epic-10000m-win/

 

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Volkswagen executive pleads guilty in U.S. emissions cheating case

By Nick Carey

 

FILE PHOTO - Volkswagen executive Oliver Schmidt, charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States over the company's diesel emissions scandal is shown in this booking photo in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. provided on January 9, 2017. Courtesy of Broward County Sheriff's Office/Handout via REUTERS

 

DETROIT (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG <VOWG_p.DE> executive Oliver Schmidt pleaded guilty on Friday in U.S. District Court in Detroit in connection with a massive diesel emissions scandal that has cost the German automaker as much as $25 billion.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995820-volkswagen-executive-pleads-guilty-in-us-emissions-cheating-case/

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British police officers cleared of misconduct after filming nude sunbathers

By Emma Rumney

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Four British police officers who filmed from a helicopter nude sunbathers, naturists and a couple having sex were cleared of charges of misconduct in public office at a crown court on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995821-british-police-officers-cleared-of-misconduct-after-filming-nude-sunbathers/

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Australia looks forward to return of democracy in Thailand

By WASAMON AUDJARINT 
THE NATION

 

 

AUSTRALIA HAS reiterated its wish to see Thailand return to democracy and stage an election next year.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995822-australia-looks-forward-to-return-of-democracy-in-thailand/

 

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U.N. vote Saturday on U.S. bid to slash North Korea exports over missile tests

By Michelle Nichols

 

Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Hwasong-14 is pictured during its second test-fire in this undated picture provided by KCNA in Pyongyang on July 29, 2017. KCNA via Reuters

 

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations Security Council is set to vote on Saturday on a U.S.-drafted resolution that aims to slash by a third North Korea's $3 billion annual export revenue over Pyongyang's two intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) tests in July.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995823-un-vote-saturday-on-us-bid-to-slash-north-korea-exports-over-missile-tests/

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New ‘Game of Thrones’ episode leaks online through HBO partner

BY REUTERS

 

FILE PHOTO: A scene from the latest season of "Game of Thrones". REUTERS/Macall B. Polay/Courtesy HBO

 

(Reuters) – The unaired fourth episode of the new season of HBO’s hit series “Game of Thrones” has been leaked online, the premium channel’s distribution partner Star India said on Friday.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/new-game-thrones-episode-leaks-online-hbo-partner/23381/

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Discharges threaten lives downstream

By THE NATION

 

The Royal Thai Navy instals machines at the Songkram River at Nakhon Panom, to speed up floodwater drainage to the Mekong River.

 

Water released from dams in the Chi river basin add to flood misery

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995834-discharges-threaten-lives-downstream/

 

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NHSO, ministry to jointly buy medical supplies

By CHULARAT SAENGPASSA 
THE NATION

 

Photo from: vwww.accineimpact.com

 

THE NATIONAL Health Security Office (NHSO) and the Public Health Ministry will jointly procure medical supplies under a new major health bill.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995835-nhso-ministry-to-jointly-buy-medical-supplies/

 

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Video: Ubon teacher faces the sack for putting shoes on boy's head

Image: Daily News

 

A video has caused an online storm after a teacher in Ubon was filmed putting a boy's shoes on his head as a punishment.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995836-video-ubon-teacher-faces-the-sack-for-putting-shoes-on-boys-head/

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Thais are some of the best timekeepers - at least at the airports!

 

Image: Daily News

 

Both Bangkok airports have been named as some of the best timekeepers in the Asia Pacific region by a US survey.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995838-thais-are-some-of-the-best-timekeepers-at-least-at-the-airports/

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Chinese importers didn't bargain for their nosy Thai neighbors!

Image: Daily News

 

Three Chinese people were arrested last night after neighbors in Ramkhamhaeng called in the authorities.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995839-chinese-importers-didnt-bargain-for-their-nosy-thai-neighbors/

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Beach encroachment: Police and soldiers out in force in Pattaya

Image: Tnews

 

A raiding party of police and soldiers descended on the beach area around the Asia Pattaya Hotel in Phratumnak yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995840-beach-encroachment-police-and-soldiers-out-in-force-in-pattaya/

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Special counsel Mueller asks White House for Flynn documents - New York Times

Robert Mueller pauses after making an opening statement at the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, U.S. on June 19, 2013. REUTERS/Larry Downing/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Investigators working for U.S. special counsel Robert Mueller, who is investigating whether President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign colluded with Russia, have asked the White House for documents related to his former national security adviser Michael Flynn, the New York Times reported on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995841-special-counsel-mueller-asks-white-house-for-flynn-documents-new-york-times/

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Ireland floats special EU-UK customs union as way to break Brexit logjam

By Ian Graham

 

Ireland's Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaks at Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland August 4, 2017. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne

 

BELFAST (Reuters) - Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar called on Friday for the European Union and Britain to find "unique solutions" to their Brexit logjam, including a bespoke customs union.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995842-ireland-floats-special-eu-uk-customs-union-as-way-to-break-brexit-logjam/

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Extreme weather seen killing 152,000 Europeans a year by 2100

By Kate Kelland

 

A man pours water on his face to cool off from hot weather in Skopje, Macedonia July 24, 2017. REUTERS/Ognen Teofilovski

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Europe's death toll from weather disasters could rise 50-fold by the end of this century, with extreme heat alone killing more than 150,000 people a year by 2100 if nothing is done to curb the effects of climate change, scientists said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995844-extreme-weather-seen-killing-152000-europeans-a-year-by-2100/

 

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Rwanda's Kagame sweeps presidential polls to win third term

By Clement Uwiringiyimana

 

Rwandan President Paul Kagame casts his vote in Kigali, Rwanda, August 4, 2017. REUTERS/Jean Bizimana

 

KIGALI (Reuters) - Rwanda's incumbent leader Paul Kagame has sealed a crushing victory in presidential elections that granted him a third term in office, extending his 17 years in power.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995845-rwandas-kagame-sweeps-presidential-polls-to-win-third-term/

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U.S. judge sets $30,000 bail for UK hacker who stopped 'WannaCry'

By John L. Smith and Dustin Volz

 

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - A U.S. judge in Las Vegas set a $30,000 bail on Friday for a well-known British cyber security researcher accused of advertising and selling malicious code used to pilfer banking and credit card information.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995846-us-judge-sets-30000-bail-for-uk-hacker-who-stopped-wannacry/

 

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Language no obstacle for Italian paramedic Marco!

Image: Tnews

 

Locals at the scene of a motorcycle accident in Prajuab Khirikhan yesterday were surprised at one of the medics on the foundation team.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995848-language-no-obstacle-for-italian-paramedic-marco/

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Old NGV canister takes off like a torpedo and ploughs into neighbor's living room

Image: Sanook

 

Muang Rayong police were called to the scene of a bizarre accident yesterday after an old NGV canister shot off like a torpedo into a neighbor's living room.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995850-old-ngv-canister-takes-off-like-a-torpedo-and-ploughs-into-neighbors-living-room/

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Bride goes to the police after "serial wedding fraudster" leaves her standing!

 

Image: Sanook

 

A Thai bride in Uthai Thani went to the cops after her husband to be disappeared in her car on the day of the wedding.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995852-bride-goes-to-the-police-after-serial-wedding-fraudster-leaves-her-standing/

 

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Prostitution moving to "Facebook Live" as Thai schoolgirls find a way to make cash on the side

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

Thai media have written about an increasing problem in Thai society:

Schoolgirls using Facebook Live to show themselves naked and get money from men online for the service.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995854-prostitution-moving-to-facebook-live-as-thai-schoolgirls-find-a-way-to-make-cash-on-the-side/