THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 6 Aug 2017

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Government gives more credit lines to farmers

 

 

The government yesterday (Aug 4) endorsed several measures to help rice farmers fetch higher prices for their crops as global rice prices are soaring.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995898-government-gives-more-credit-lines-to-farmers/

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The week that was in Thailand news: Crossing the line in Thailand.

 

 

Whenever I am out and about in Thailand, like all my fellow road users, I shall witness the line crossing phenomenon. The barriers are down, the train is due and the crossing chief is furiously waving his little red flag.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995880-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-crossing-the-line-in-thailand/

 

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Prayut orders provinces to plan for more floods

By The Sunday Nation

 

Farmers in Phitsanulok province rush to harvest their rice ahead of the coming of floods.

 

Facing criticism about preparedness, prime minister points to his current programmes

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995911-prayut-orders-provinces-to-plan-for-more-floods/

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When freedom of speech is SLAPPED by law enforcement

By Pratch Rujivanarom 
The sunday Nation

 

 

Powerful are able to silence activists and citizens through misuse of law, seminar hears

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995913-when-freedom-of-speech-is-slapped-by-law-enforcement/

 

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Stage is open for ‘Miss & Mister Deaf Thailand’

By Hatairat Deeprasert 
The Sunday Nation

 

 

The search is on for young Thais to follow in the footsteps of Chutima “Namwan” Netsuriwong, who last month in Prague became the first contestant from this nation to be crowned Miss Deaf World.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995914-stage-is-open-for-‘miss-mister-deaf-thailand’/

 

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Minister’s kin in spotlight for amassing huge wealth

By The Sunday Nation

 

File photo: Pol General Patcharawat Wongsuwan (middle).

 

A FORMER police chief and brother of a government minister is being investigated by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) over suspicions he accumulated wealth in a suspicious way.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995915-minister’s-kin-in-spotlight-for-amassing-huge-wealth/

 

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PM warns yellow shirts against political activities

By The sunday Nation

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday warned the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) not to make any political moves that breach laws, arguing that legitimacy based on rights secured under the constitution cannot be claimed for every action.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995916-pm-warns-yellow-shirts-against-political-activities/

 

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Professional groups determined for Senate selection

By KHANITTHA THEPPAJORN 
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

THE Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) has determined the professional groups from which senators will be selected under the new charter.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995917-professional-groups-determined-for-senate-selection/

 

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Asean and China to sign a framework of code of conduct

 

 

Asean and China are set to agree on a framework of a code of conduct that is “rules-based” with a set of norms to guide the parties and promote maritime cooperation in disputed waters during the Asean foreign ministers’ meet this weekend, according to a report in The Manila Times Online on Friday (Aug 4).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995918-asean-and-china-to-sign-a-framework-of-code-of-conduct/

 

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Venezuela pro-government assembly fires dissident prosecutor

By Corina Pons and Hugh Bronstein

 

Venezuela's chief prosecutor Luisa Ortega Diaz speaks to the press during a flash visit to the Public prosecutor's office in Caracas, Venezuela August 5, 2017. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino

 

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's chief prosecutor was fired on Saturday and ordered to stand trial, less than 24 hours after a newly elected legislative superbody was installed with sweeping powers to strengthen President Nicolas Maduro's grip on power.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995919-venezuela-pro-government-assembly-fires-dissident-prosecutor/

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United Nations bans key 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 unanimously imposed new sanctions on North Korea on Saturday that could slash by a third the Asian state's $3 billion annual export revenue over Pyongyang's two July intercontinental ballistic missile tests.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995921-united-nations-bans-key-north-korea-exports-over-missile-tests/

 

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Man arrested over British model kidnapped in Italy

 

Lukasz Pawel Herba, the suspected kidnapper of a British model, is seen in this August 5, 2017 handout picture provided by the Italian Police in Milan. Polizia Di Stato/Handout via REUTERS

 

MILAN (Reuters) - Italian police said on Saturday they had arrested a 30-year-old man suspected of abducting a British model in Milan and threatening to auction her online unless a ransom of $300,000 was paid.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995922-man-arrested-over-british-model-kidnapped-in-italy/

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Gone fishing - Russia's Putin bares chest on Siberian lake trip

 

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a fish he caught during the hunting and fishing trip which took place on August 1-3 in the republic of Tyva in southern Siberia, Russia, in this photo released by the Kremlin on August 5, 2017. Sputnik/Alexei Nikolsky/Kremlin via REUTERS

 

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin stripped to his waist to brave the cold waters of a mountain lake as part of a three-day fishing and hunting trip in the Siberian wilderness, the Kremlin said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995923-gone-fishing-russias-putin-bares-chest-on-siberian-lake-trip/

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Iran's Rouhani, embarking on second term, accuses Trump over nuclear deal

By Bozorgmehr Sharafedin

 

Iranian president Hassan Rouhani attends his swearing-in ceremony for a further term, at the parliament in Tehran, Iran, August 5, 2017. President.ir/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVE.

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who was sworn-in for a second term on Saturday, has accused the United States of trying to undermine Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers, telling President Donald Trump that it will be his political suicide.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995924-irans-rouhani-embarking-on-second-term-accuses-trump-over-nuclear-deal/

 

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Talks with Trump's ex-security aide "absolutely transparent" - Russia's Kislyak

 

FILE PHOTO: Sergey Kislyak, Russia's ambassador to the United States, arrives at Dulles International Airport in Chantilly, Virginia, U.S., May 18, 2012. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo

 

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's former ambassador to Washington, Sergei Kislyak, said on Saturday his conversations with former White House national security adviser Michael Flynn had been transparent and focussed on matters of U.S.-Russia cooperation.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995925-talks-with-trumps-ex-security-aide-absolutely-transparent-russias-kislyak/

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U.S. military searches for three Marines in sea after aircraft crashes off Australia

By Tom Westbrook

 

FILE PHOTO: Participants in a ceremony marking the start of Talisman Saber 2017, a biennial joint military exercise between the United States and Australia, board a U.S. Marines MV-22B Osprey Aircraft on the deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard amphibious assault ship off the coast of Sydney, Australia, June 29, 2017. REUTERS/Jason Reed/File Photo

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Rescue teams were searching for three U.S. Marines missing after their aircraft crashed into the sea off Australia's east coast on Saturday, the U.S. Marine Corps said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995926-us-military-searches-for-three-marines-in-sea-after-aircraft-crashes-off-australia/

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Syrian army takes last IS-held town in Homs - monitor

 

FILE PHOTO: People shop along a street in the city of Homs, Syria in this handout picture provided by SANA on April 7, 2017. SANA/Handout via REUTERS

 

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian government and allied forces have taken the last major town in Homs province from Islamic State, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Saturday, as the army advances towards militant strongholds in the east of the country.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995927-syrian-army-takes-last-is-held-town-in-homs-monitor/

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Gatlin stuns Bolt to win 100m world title

By Mitch Phillips

 

Athletics - World Athletics Championships – men’s 100 metres final – London Stadium, London, Britain – August 5, 2017 2017 – Usain Bolt of Jamaica, Justin Gatlin of the U.S. and Christian Coleman of the U.S. compete. REUTERS/Matthew Childs

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Justin Gatlin ruined Usain Bolt's farewell party when the 35-year-old American won the world 100 metres title on Saturday, beating the Jamaican superstar into third and sparking a chorus of boos from a London crowd unhappy with his doping past.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995928-gatlin-stuns-bolt-to-win-100m-world-title/

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Rugby - Slick Crusaders march to eighth Super Rugby title

By Nick Said

 

Super Rugby - Lions v Crusaders - Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa - August 5, 2017 - Crusaders' Kieran Read scores a try. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

 

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The Canterbury Crusaders showed all their precision and guile to claim an eighth Super Rugby title with a 25-17 victory over South Africa's Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995929-rugby-slick-crusaders-march-to-eighth-super-rugby-title/

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Chinese tourists arrested after Hitler salutes in Germany

 

BERLIN (Reuters) - German police on Saturday arrested two Chinese tourists for making illegal "Heil Hitler" salutes in front of the historic Reichstag building that houses the German parliament.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995930-chinese-tourists-arrested-after-hitler-salutes-in-germany/

 

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Narcos Season 3 coming to Netflix 1 Sept – watch the trailer here

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

The first two seasons were certainly impressive and although the Pablo Escobar storyline that was previously explored is now finished, the trailer for the next season of the Netflix Original series Narcos seems to indicate that the show will be just as exciting as previous seasons.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/narcos-season-3-coming-netflix-1-sept-watch-trailer/23417/

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Smart learning project by tech firm aims to equip pupils for the future

By The Sunday Nation

 

Children try using an application introduced as part of the Smart Learning project.

 

A project initiated by a technology company has the ambitious goal of equipping Thai children with the skills required in the digital age.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995932-smart-learning-project-by-tech-firm-aims-to-equip-pupils-for-the-future/

 

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Legalizing Thailand's Sex Industry Unfathomable

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

This undated image shows two women approaching a passerby in Bangkok's Soi Cowboy. Image: Bangkok 112 / YouTube

 

Last month’s recommendations by a UN body promoting gender equality to Thailand to stop prosecutions of female sex workers and violent raids of entertainment venues have got me thinking further about the issue.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995933-legalizing-thailands-sex-industry-unfathomable/

 

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Mum 'lucky to be alive' after stingray attack in Thailand

By Courtney Greatex, Exclusive

 

HORROR: A mum has told of her panic after she accidentally trod on a stingray

 

A MUM has told of her horror after she accidentally trod on a stingray on holiday in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995934-mum-lucky-to-be-alive-after-stingray-attack-in-thailand/

 

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Terry makes Villa debut in opening-day draw with Hull

 

Soccer Football - Aston Villa vs Hull City - Championship - Birmingham, Britain - August 5, 2017 Aston Villa's John Terry applauds their fans after the match Action Images/Alan Walter

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Former England skipper John Terry began life after Chelsea by making his debut for Aston Villa in a 1-1 draw against Hull City in the second-tier Championship on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995935-terry-makes-villa-debut-in-opening-day-draw-with-hull/

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Chaos at Don Mueang as unstaffed immigration desks leave thousands of passengers stranded

 

 

Thousands of tourists were left queuing for more than four hours at Don Mueang airport on Friday night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995936-chaos-at-don-mueang-as-unstaffed-immigration-desks-leave-thousands-of-passengers-stranded/

 

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Police are to summon DSI officials for questioning: Pol Lt-Gen Sanit

 

Thung Song Hong police superintendent was ordered to carefully study the ruling of the Criminal Court regarding the death of former Phuket and Phang-nga land official Thawatchai Anukul before proceeding with an investigation to find out who was or were responsible for his death.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995950-police-are-to-summon-dsi-officials-for-questioning-pol-lt-gen-sanit/

 

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Three family members die and another injured in a gunfight

 

 

Three clan members were killed and another seriously injured in a gunfight on Saturday over a conflict on the use of a route in Chai Buri district of Surat Thani.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995951-three-family-members-die-and-another-injured-in-a-gunfight/

 

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Indian man arrested while trying to exchange fake US dollars

 

 

An Indian man was arrested by police in front of a money exchange kiosk in Pattaya early Sunday morning for trying exchange his fake dollars for Thai baht.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995953-indian-man-arrested-while-trying-to-exchange-fake-us-dollars/

 

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Man falls to his death while climbing waterfall in Loei

By The Nation

 

Photo Courtesy of Weerakorn Sangsai

 

The 33-year-old son of a former district chief in Phetchabun province succumbed to injuries after slipping and falling while climbing the Trad Loei Nga waterfall in Loei province’s Phu Luang Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday evening

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/995954-man-falls-to-his-death-while-climbing-waterfall-in-loei/