THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 15 Aug 2017

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Scaramucci says Trump must own his initial failure to condemn neo-Nazis

By Chris Michaud

 

FILE PHOTO: White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci speaks during an on air interview at the White House in Washington, U.S., July 26, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fired White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci described President Donald Trump as a "compassionate person" on Monday but said he should have condemned neo-Nazis in his initial statement about the violence in Virginia.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/997295-scaramucci-says-trump-must-own-his-initial-failure-to-condemn-neo-nazis/
 

 

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Authorities closely monitoring movements ahead of Yingluck verdict

By The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The transportation of Yingluck Shinawatra supporters to hear the verdict in her negligence trial on August 25 must be verified in certain cases, said National Security Council secretary general Thawip Netniyom.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/997298-authorities-closely-monitoring-movements-ahead-of-yingluck-verdict/

 

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Cabinet to endorse reform committee 

By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- The Cabinet is set to endorse the 11-member reform committee following the promulgation of the new national reform law - an action required under the charter.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/997301-thai-cabinet-to-endorse-reform-committee /

 

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Britain says there will be no Brexit bill figure by October

 

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union David Davis (L) and European Union's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier hold a joint news conference after the round of Brexit talks in Brussels, Belgium July 20, 2017. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir/File Photo

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will not have agreed a figure with the European Union for its so called Brexit divorce bill by October, Brexit Secretary David Davis said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/997303-britain-says-there-will-be-no-brexit-bill-figure-by-october/

 

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Early morning drama as Thai man threatens to end it all over his girlfriend

 

Picture: TNews

 

SAMUT PRAKARN: -- A video on Tnews showed a Thai man holding a knife threatening to kill himself earlier Tuesday morning in Samut Prakarn.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/997304-early-morning-drama-as-thai-man-threatens-to-end-it-all-over his-girlfriend/

 

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There are still 2 ways to upgrade to Windows 10 for FREE – here they are

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

The free upgrade offer for Windows 10 officially ended last year but two loopholes have been discovered that let you download the latest version for nothing.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/still-2-ways-upgrade-windows-10-free/23594/

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Travel agents warn of Thai e-cig import ban

By The Nation 

 

 

British travel agents are being urged to warn customers about a Thai law that prohibits e-cigarettes being brought into the country, the Travelweekly website has reported.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/997162-thai-ban-on-e-cigarettes-could-lead-to-’10-year-jail-term’/?do=findComment&comment=12181266

 

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Flooding kills more than 160 people across South Asia

By Gopal Sharma and Ruma Paul

 

A flood victim washes herself at the flood affected area in Saptari District, Nepal August 14, 2017. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

 

KATHMANDU/DHAKA (Reuters) - Heavy monsoon rains in Nepal, Bangladesh and India have killed more than 160 people in the last week, officials said on Tuesday, as authorities rushed to rescue those missing or stranded in flooded areas.

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/997307-flooding-kills-more-than-160-people-across-south-asia/

 

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Pattaya police raid shop at center of Chinese claims about fake silk

 

Picture: 77Jowo

 

Pattaya police led by station chief Apichai Krobpetch raided a silk shop in north Pattaya catering to Chinese tour groups.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/997309-pattaya-police-raid-shop-at-center-of-chinese-claims-about-fake-silk/

 

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Social scientist summoned by police following CMU academic event

By The Nation

 

CHIANG MAI: -- A noted social scientist from Chiang Mai University (CMU) has been summoned to appear before the police following a recent academic event that the university jointly hosted.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/997311-social-scientist-summoned-by-police-following-cmu-academic-event/

 

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Dog owner takes responsibility for mauling of little girl - here's 300 baht

 

Picture: Sanook

 

KANCHANABURI: -- A dog owner went to the hospital to see the four year old girl that his Thai breed dog had savagely mauled.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/997313-dog-owner-takes-responsibility-for-mauling-of-little-girl-heres-300-baht/

 

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Potential Five Year Ban for Warm Up Cafe After Underage Drinker Found in the Club

by CityNews

 

 

CityNews – Police have opened a case against Warm Up Cafe Chiang Mai after an underage teen was found drinking alcohol in the club during a police raid on the venue.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/997323-potential-five-year-ban-for-warm-up-cafe-after-underage-drinker-found-in-the-club/

 

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Informers to get half-share of city fines

By Chakkawan Salaytoo 
The Nation

 

 

A new regulation will reward whistleblowers with a half-share of the fine imposed on people who break certain Bangkok city laws.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/997261-report-a-public-misdeed-get-paid-half-the-fine/?do=findComment&comment=12181701

 

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New smart driving licences to be valid across Asean

By The Nation

 

Photo from: teepopdriving.com

 

Thailand’s paper driving licences will be replaced with smart cards starting on September 4, the Land Transport Department has announced.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/997294-new-thai-driving-licenses-to-bring-the-country-up-to-international-standards/?do=findComment&comment=12181711

 

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Uber’s operations in the Philippines suspended for a month

 

 

The operations of ride-sharing company Uber has been suspended for a month by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) of the Philippines, The Manila Times Online reported on Tuesday (Aug 15).

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/997327-uber’s-operations-in-the-philippines-suspended-for-a-month/

 

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More villages flooded as breach in flood barrier expands

By Sayan Chucham 
The Nation

 

 

A five-metre-long breach of a flood barrier in Tambon Wangchik of Phichit's Pho Prathap Chang district has expanded into 10 metres sending floodwater into eight villages downstream as well as a vast area of farmland.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/997328-more-villages-flooded-as-breach-in-flood-barrier-expands/

 

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VAT to remain 7% for another year

 

 

The cabinet on Tuesday (Aug 15) agreed to retain the value-added-tax (VAT) at the rate of 7% for another year from Oct 1, 2017 to Sept 30, 2018, Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong said.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/997330-vat-to-remain-7-for-another-year/

 

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Phuket’s ‘intelligent’ traffic cameras too efficient for printing tickets

Shela Riva

 

 

PHUKET:-- The “intelligent” red-light traffic cameras installed at five key intersections in Phuket in February this year are functioning so efficiently that the budget for printing the tickets cannot keep up, reports the Phuket Provincial Police.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/997331-phuket’s-‘intelligent’-traffic-cameras-too-efficient-for-printing-tickets/

 

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Recovery of Thai students’ bodies on hold until river current drops

By The Nation

 

A group of Thais living in Los Angeles visited the site of the accident and held a vigil candlelight for the students.

 

A rescue team in the United States is waiting for water levels in the Kings River to drop before it attempts to recover the bodies of two Thai students who died when their car plunged into a 150-metre gorge in Kings Canyon National Park on July 30.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/997333-recovery-of-thai-students’-bodies-on-hold-until-river-current-drops/

 

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Fears of Phuket Town floods subside, landslip in Patong

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

 

PHUKET:-- Water levels in Phuket began to decrease this afternoon (Aug 15) after heavy rain across Phuket earlier today caused minor flooding across busy roads, and a minor landslip in Patong.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/997335-fears-of-phuket-town-floods-subside-landslip-in-patong/

 

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Hotel with unusual design isn’t falling down: experts

By Kittipong Maneerit 
The Nation

 

 

The unusual shape of a new hotel being built in Bangkok has caused panic among some city residents after rumours spread on social media that it is collapsing.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/997337-hotel-with-unusual-design-isn’t-falling-down-experts/

 

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Pattaya CCTV - more than half of the council's cameras don't work

 

 

The Pattaya City council has admitted that less than half of their CCTV cameras actually work.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/997338-pattaya-cctv-more-than-half-of-the-councils-cameras-dont-work/

 

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Thai man caught stealing used panties, says they’re for his foreign girlfriend

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

Screenshot: T News

 

Security guards at a hospital in rural Udon Thani province today busted a Thai man stealing women’s panties which were hung out to dry in the sun. The guy claimed that they were a gift for his girlfriend.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/997340-thai-man-caught-stealing-used-panties-says-they’re-for-his-foreign-girlfriend/

 

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Ex-soldier surrenders, denies role in Bt2m extortion

By KORNKAMOL AKSORNDEJ 
THE NATION

 

Thitikorn Chuen-ura

 

A FORMER soldier turned himself to police on Tuesday to deny allegations that he had joined other men in extorting Bt2 million from a Chinese businessman.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/997341-ex-soldier-surrenders-denies-role-in-bt2m-extortion/

 

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Ahead of its launch in Thailand, Facebook Messenger to start showing Spotify recommendations

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

In less than one week Spotify will officially launch in Thailand and now a new feature has been added to Facebok Messenger that will help you discover music on the popular streaming platform.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/23597-2/23597/

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New Speedtest report ranks Internet speeds around the world – here’s what it says about Thailand

BY JONATHAN FAIRFIELD

 

 

For many people, Speedtest is the go to site to check internet connection speeds from both mobile and broadband.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/new-speedtest-report-ranks-internet-speeds-around-world-heres-says-thailand/23601/

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Still no decision on central procurement of medical supplies

By The Nation

 

 

It remains undecided as to how relevant authorities will handle the central procurement of medical supplies for the universal healthcare scheme in the coming fiscal year, which starts on October 1.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/997356-still-no-decision-on-central-procurement-of-medical-supplies/

 

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Yingluck judges provided with police guards

By The Nation

 

 

Police have been assigned to act as security guards for judges in the court case involving former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, said deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan on Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/997357-yingluck-judges-provided-with-police-guards/

 

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Thailand Live Wednesday 16 Aug 2017 
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