THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 28 Aug 2017

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Trump renews threat to scrap NAFTA going into next round of talks

 

Union workers and farmers protest as NAFTA renegotiation begins in Washington, D.C., in Mexico City, Mexico August 16, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his threat to scrap NAFTA and ripped on trading partners Canada and Mexico in a tweet early on Sunday, days before the three countries were scheduled to hold a second round of negotiations on rewriting the 23-year-old agreement.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999116-trump-renews-threat-to-scrap-nafta-going-into-next-round-of-talks/

 

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Iraqi forces retake most of Tal Afar from Islamic State: military

By Thaier Al-Sudani and Kawa Omar

 

Shi'ite Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) members hold an Islamic State flag, which they pulled down, during the war between Iraqi army and Shi'ite Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) against the Islamic State militants in Tal Afar, Iraq August 27, 2017. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani

 

TAL AFAR, Iraq (Reuters) - Iraqi forces have retaken almost all of Tal Afar, Islamic State's stronghold in the country's northwest, the Iraqi military said on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999117-iraqi-forces-retake-most-of-tal-afar-from-islamic-state-military/

 

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Surachai: There is no law forbidding politicians to have unmarried partners

 

 

BANGKOK, 28 August 2017 (NNT) - The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has no plan to ban politicians from having an unmarried spouse. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999121-surachai-there-is-no-law-forbidding-politicians-to-have-unmarried-partners/

 

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PM’s Office gets update on Ko Samui underwater pipeline project

 

BANGKOK, 28 August 2017 (NNT) - The Prime Minster’s Office has received an update on the plan to install an underwater pipeline to carry water to Ko Samui. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999124-pm’s-office-gets-update-on-ko-samui-underwater-pipeline-project/

 

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PM Prayut to visit Sa Kaeo to inspect on border crossing operation

 

 

BANGKOK, 28 August 2017 (NNT) - The Prime Minister is scheduled to visit Sa Kaeo Province to inspect the province’s border crossing operation. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999128-pm-prayut-to-visit-sa-kaeo-to-inspect-on-border-crossing-operation/

 

 

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Cambodia denies harbouring Yingluck

 

Cambodia has denied allowing former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to transit through the country en route to Dubai after she fled judgement in a court case against her last week. 

 

full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999122-cambodia-denies-harbouring-yingluck/

 

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Baby left in front of Bangkok house

By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- A baby was found abandoned in front of a house in Bangkok’s Phayathai district early Monday morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999130-baby-left-in-front-of-bangkok-house/

 

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Boonsong’s lawyer arrives at prison before bail request

By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- The head lawyer of former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom arrived at Klong Prem Central Prison on Monday morning ahead of his bail request.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999097-lawyer-to-seek-bail-for-boonsong-for-the-second-time/?do=findComment&comment=12218183

 

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Woman killed by train in Nong Khai

By The Nation

 

NONG KHAI: -- A woman was killed by a Nong Khai-Bangkok passenger train while walking home in Nong Khai’s Srakrai district on Sunday evening.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999131-woman-killed-by-train-in-nong-khai/

 

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Father of Philippine Islamist militant leaders dies in government custody

 

FILE PHOTO: Cayamora Maute, a man who said he was the father of two brothers whose Maute group of Islamist militants led the seizure of Marawi city, gestures inside the police station after his arrest in Davao city, southern Philippines June 6, 2017. REUTERS/Lean Daval Jr/File Photo

 

MANILA (Reuters) - The father of the leaders of the pro-Islamic State Maute group that seized control of a southern Philippine town in May died while in government custody, authorities said on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999132-father-of-philippine-islamist-militant-leaders-dies-in-government-custody/

 

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Former Thai PM Yingluck didn't use Cambodia to escape: Cambodian PM

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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Sunday denied that former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra had used Cambodia to flee Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999122-cambodia-denies-harbouring-yingluck/?do=findComment&comment=12218252

 

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Thailand among top 20 nations focusing on cybersecurity

BY THE NATION

By SIRIVISH TOOMGUM

 

 

AS THAILAND continues to grow technologically and through more connected devices, this will naturally increase the attack surface and there could be an increase in cybercrime activity, according to a security adviser.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/thailand-among-top-20-nations-focusing-cybersecurity/23860/

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U.S. navy recovers remains of all sailors missing after USS McCain collision

 

The U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain is seen after a collision, in Singapore waters August 21, 2017. REUTERS/Ahmad Masood

 

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy on Monday confirmed recovery of the remains of all 10 sailors killed after the warship John S. McCain collided with a merchant vessel in waters near Singapore and Malaysia.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999136-us-navy-recovers-remains-of-all-sailors-missing-after-uss-mccain-collision/

 

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Phuket Town pharmacy crash leaves man dead

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Uaychock Thaokhong died after his car slammed into a pharmacy in the heart of Phuket Town yesterday morning (Aug 27). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- A man died after his car slammed into a pharmacy in the heart of Phuket Town yesterday morning (Aug 27).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999137-phuket-town-pharmacy-crash-leaves-man-dead/

 

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Authorities could not stop Yingluck escaping, says Prawit

By The Nation

 

File photo: Gen Prawit Wongsuwan.

 

BANGKOK: -- Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan reiterated on Monday that the authorities had no way to prevent former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra from fleeing the country.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999138-authorities-could-not-stop-yingluck-escaping-says-prawit/

 

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U.S. considers reduction in cultural exchange visas - WSJ

 

(Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration is considering reducing visas for U.S. cultural and work exchange programs, including au pairs and summer workers, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999141-us-considers-reduction-in-cultural-exchange-visas-wsj/

 

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Ropemaker: Researchers discover exploit that can hack email AFTER it has been sent

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

It seems that hackers can now intercept emails after they have been sent, altering the content and filling it will malware.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/ropemaker-researchers-discover-exploit-can-hack-email-sent/23863/

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UK opposition Labour backs soft Brexit, putting pressure on May

By Paul Sandle

 

FILE PHOTO - Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn stands in the garden at the Olive Tree Cafe in Swindon, Britain August 11, 2017. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls

 

LONDON, (Reuters) - The opposition Labour Party says it would keep Britain in the European single market and customs union for a transitional period after Brexit, offering a clear alternative to the policies of Prime Minister Theresa May.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999143-uk-opposition-labour-backs-soft-brexit-putting-pressure-on-may/

 

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Britain pushes for talks about the future, EU wants divorce first

By Gabriela Baczynska and Philip Blenkinsop

 

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

 

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - British officials arrive in Brussels on Monday to push the EU towards talks about their post-Brexit ties, which the bloc refuses to do without an agreement first on London's exit bill and other divorce issues.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999145-britain-pushes-for-talks-about-the-future-eu-wants-divorce-first/

 

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Trump's firm sought Moscow real estate deal during presidential run - Washington Post

 

U.S. President Donald Trump waves as he walks on South Lawn of the White House in Washington, U.S., before his departure to Camp David, August 25, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Donald Trump's company was pursuing a Moscow real estate deal while he was running for U.S. president in late 2015 and early 2016, the Washington Post reported on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999146-trumps-firm-sought-moscow-real-estate-deal-during-presidential-run-washington-post/

 

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Yingluck Safe In Dubai, Source Says

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra arrives July 21 at the Supreme Court for the last day of her hearing in Bangkok. Photo: Associated Press

 

BANGKOK — A source close to the Shinawatra family revealed Sunday that fugitive former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is safe in Dubai and would like to have time to reflect on the state of matters.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999148-yingluck-safe-in-dubai-source-says/

 

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Phuket Town floods continue as sandbags deployed in Patong

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Areas across Phuket Town continue to suffer minor flooding today (Aug 28). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- A small barrier of sandbags placed on the road in front of Patong Hospital spared the immediate vicinity from flooding, report local officials, while heavy rain continues across the island.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999150-phuket-town-floods-continue-as-sandbags-deployed-in-patong/

 

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Barge smashes into bridge pillar, sparking environmental concerns

By The Nation

 

AYUTTHAYA: -- A barge transporting sugar on the Chao Phraya River hit a bridge pillar in Ayutthaya’s Bangsai district late on Sunday night, prompting the authorities to rush to save the barge from sinking and potentially causing an environmental disaster.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999151-barge-smashes-into-bridge-pillar-sparking-environmental-concerns/

 

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‘Yoshi’ Wins Miss Tiffany’s Universe

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

  

PATTAYA — Rinrada “Yoshi” Thurapan on Friday was crowned winner of the Miss Tiffany’s Universe competition for transgender women.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999153-‘yoshi’-wins-miss-tiffany’s-universe/

 

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Floodwaters can carry deadly disease, DDC warns

By The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- People living in flooded areas have been warned to keep time spent wading through water to a minimum lest they be infected with melioidosis, a disease that has claimed 21 lives this year.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999155-floodwaters-can-carry-deadly-disease-ddc-warns/

 

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Mild earthquake hits Kanchanaburi 

By The Nation

 

KANCHANABURI: -- A 2.4-magnitude earthquake hit Kanchanaburi’s Muang district on Monday morning, the Seismological Bureau of the Meteorological Department reported.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999156-mild-earthquake-hits-kanchanaburi /

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PM stresses Govt's determination to combat narcotic drugs

 

BANGKOK, 28 August 2017, (NNT) - According to the Government Spokesperson, the Prime Minister and his administration are determined to eliminate the narcotics issue. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999160-pm-stresses-govts-determination-to-combat-narcotic-drugs/

 

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Police step up investigation into former PM's flight

 

BANGKOK, 28th August 2017 – Royal Thai Police are to discuss former Prime Minister Yingluck's flight from court proceedings, with the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) while already confirming it had no prior knowledge of her intentions. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999084-no-yingluck-deal-govt/?do=findComment&comment=12218673

 

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M.L. Panadda urged teachers and parents to monitor children’s online activities

 

BANGKOK, 28th August 2017, (NNT) - The Deputy Education Minister has urged teachers and parents to monitor the online activities of children and help them creatively navigate the online social space in the Digital 4.0 era. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999163-ml-panadda-urged-teachers-and-parents-to-monitor-children’s-online-activities/

 

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Whereabouts of former Thai PM Yingluck unknown, defence minister says

 

FILE PHOTO - Supporters of ousted former Thai prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra wait for her at the Supreme Court in Bangkok, Thailand August 25, 2017. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's defence minister on Monday said he did not know the whereabouts of former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, days after she failed to show up for a negligence ruling at which she faced up to 10 years in prison if found guilty.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/999164-whereabouts-of-former-thai-pm-yingluck-unknown-defence-minister-says/