THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 26 Aug 2017

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Govt declares 2018 the year of sustainable tourism

Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

BANGKOK, 26 August 2017 (NNT) – The Thai government has declared 2018 a year of sustainable tourism, promoting the culture and the uniqueness of the land of smiles. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998921-govt-declares-2018-the-year-of-sustainable-tourism/

 

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Thai muslims warned against being lured into attending Hajj pilgrimage sponsored by foreign countries

supawadee wangsri

 

 

BANGKOK, 24 August 2017 (NNT) - The Secretariat of Thai Hajj Affairs Promotion Committee has warned Thai Muslims against being lured into attending Hajj pilgrimage tour groups that are sponsored by other countries. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998922-thai-muslims-warned-against-being-lured-into-attending-hajj-pilgrimage-sponsored-by-foreign-countries/

 

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Phuket officials charge boat captain, crew member for dropping anchor on reefs 

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

 

PHUKET: The captain and a crew member of a chartered fishing tour boat were brought in by Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) officials yesterday (Aug 25) to be notified of charges they would face after photos and videos of them dropping anchor and damaging coral reefs off Koh Racha Noi were circulated on social media.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998931-phuket-officials-charge-boat-captain-crew-member-for-dropping-anchor-on-reefs/

 

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Krabi residents warned of flash floods, mudslide

By The Nation

 

The Krabi provincial administration on Saturday warned residents of the southern province of heavy downpours that may trigger flash floods and mudslides.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998933-krabi-residents-warned-of-flash-floods-mudslide/

 

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Mayweather, McGregor poised for history-making fight

By Steve Keating

 

Aug 25, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Conor McGregor (right) screams in the face of Floyd Mayweather during weigh ins for the upcoming boxing match at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

 

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - After months of hype and profanity Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor take their war of words into the ring on Saturday for a boxing mismatch that is poised to become the richest fight in history.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998935-mayweather-mcgregor-poised-for-history-making-fight/

 

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Pattaya to give embattled trash collector more time

 

 

PATTAYA:--Pattaya will reluctantly extend the contract of the company responsible for picking up and disposing the city’s garbage because it didn’t prepare to find a replacement in time.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998932-pattaya-to-give-embattled-trash-collector-more-time/

 

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Pattaya cancels 22-million-baht CCTV purchase

 

 

PATTAYA:--The Pattaya City Council has dropped plans to spend 21.7 million baht on additional closed-circuit television cameras, saying the police should pick up the tab.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998929-pattaya-cancels-22-million-baht-cctv-purchase/

 

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Pattaya employees warned about corruption

 

 

PATTAYA:--Pattaya employees were warned about the consequences of corruption during a briefing by the Anti-Money Laundering Office.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998928-pattaya-employees-warned-about-corruption/

 

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Pattaya cleans up ‘toilet beach’

 

 

PATTAYA:--After three months of running complaints, Pattaya finally said it will deploy a security guard to patrol a blocked-off portion of Pattaya Beach that became a haven for homeless people and a base for petty thieves.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998926-pattaya-cleans-up-‘toilet-beach’/

 

 

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Central Road roadwork to run 24 hours weekdays

 

 

PATTAYA:-- The Provincial Electricity Authority has decided to work around the clock on weekdays moving power and utility lines below ground on Central Road to speed the project’s completion.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998934-central-road-roadwork-to-run-24-hours-weekdays/

 

 

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How to watch the Mayweather vs. McGregor fight in Thailand

 

 

Dubbed the ‘Billion Dollar Fight’, it has been billed by some as the biggest event in the history of sport.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/mayweather-v-mcgregor-thailand/23781/

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Public tells Pattaya to hit brakes on Dolphin Roundabout replacement

PATTAYA:--Pattaya residents told city hall to put the brakes on plans to replace the Dolphin Roundabout with traffic lights, saying more study is needed.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998936-public-tells-pattaya-to-hit-brakes-on-dolphin-roundabout-replacement/

 

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Google rolls out new online tool to help diagnose depression

 

 

A new feature has been launched by Google which is set to help people suffering from depression.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/google-rolls-new-online-tool-help-diagnose-depression/23825/

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Facebook updates it’s On This Day feature – here’s what you need to know

 

 

The popular On this Day feature on Facebook is set for a few changes, the company has revealed.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/facebook-updates-day-feature-heres-need-know/23827/

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Bali Hai mud mopped up, until it rains again

 

PATTAYA:--The guardians of Pattaya’s public image can rest easy – at least until it rains again – now that city hall mopped up unsightly mud puddles near Bali Hai Pier.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998937-bali-hai-mud-mopped-up-until-it-rains-again/

 

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Iconic VW campervan is making a comeback with all new electric version

 

 

The classic Volkswagen Camper will go on sale again in 2022, but this time it will be electric.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/iconic-vw-campervan-making-comeback-new-electric-version/23814/

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Police gather evidence to search Yingluck’s house

 

A photo of the gate at the house of fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, taken on Friday.

 

Police are still gathering evidence in order to seek a search warrant for the house of runaway former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, a senior police official said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998955-police-gather-evidence-to-search-yingluck’s-house/

 

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Lawyers, families prevented from jail visits with former ministers

 

Narin Somnuek, lawyer of former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom, talks to reporters in front of the Bangkok Remand Prison Saturday morning.

The Bangkok Remand Prison on Saturday morning rejected visit requests by lawyers and families of former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom and former deputy commerce minister Phumi Saraphol.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998956-lawyers-families-prevented-from-jail-visits-with-former-ministers/

 

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Clash of Clans – now in Thai

By Paisal Chuenprasaeng

THE NATION

 

Tencent brings out a local version of the globally popular online game

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/clash-clans-now-thai/23840/

 

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The CMTSX7: Sony’s coolest sound system yet

By Paisal Chuenprasaeng
The Nation

 

The CMTSX7 is easily connected in to any array of devices for top-quality listening

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/cmtsx7-sonys-coolest-sound-system-yet/23834/

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No fishing  after copper contaminated water

 

 

Local authorities in Kumpavapee district of Udon Thani province have put up signs warning villagers living in  Ban Nadee village of Tambon Phasook not to use water and fish in Huey Sampard canal after it was found to be contaminated with heavy  metals.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998959-no-fishing-after-copper-contaminated-water/

 

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Emergency simulation at Phuket International Airport

By Nattha Thepbamrung

 

 

The rehearsal focused on an accident scenario where an aircraft was involved in a ground incident with an aircraft's wing catching fire because of an oil leak.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/998960-emergency-simulation-at-phuket-international-airport/

 

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Users warned of dangerous and ‘advanced’ malware spreading through Facebook Messenger

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

If you receive a message on Facebook from what looks like one of your friends, you may want to think twice about opening it.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/users-warned-dangerous-advanced-malware-spreading-facebook-messenger/23846/

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