THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 11 Aug 2018

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AUSTRALIAN COMEDY LEGEND, GREG FLEET IN BANGKOK
Saturday August 11, at 8pm
Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok.

 

“Brilliant… inspired nonsense, utterly fresh, utterly hilarious” – The Scotsman ★★★★★.

 

“Greg Fleet is one of the best comedians in the world ever” – Stewart Lee.

 

Announcing Standup Asia’s next show in Bangkok on Saturday August 11, featuring top Australian actor and stand-up comedian Greg Fleet.

 

This comedy show promises to be one of the best Bangkok has ever seen and will be held at the luxurious Westin Grande Sukhumvit (BTS Asoke, exit 5).

 

Greg Fleet is certainly one of Australia’s most highly respected stand-up comedians, achieving accolades and 5-star reviews from around the globe on his world tours.

 

Besides creating and starring in Netflix shows with Jim Jeffries, he has shared the stage with Nicole Kidman, starred as Dave Summers in Australia’s popular soap opera Neighbors (and killed Daphne) and has written and performed in 26 Melbourne International Comedy festivals.

 

Do not miss this fascinating, Australian comedy genius with special guests Matt Wharf (Australia) and Dusty Moore (South Africa).

 

Early bird tickets are 600 (including 100 baht to charity), 900 at the door or 1200 baht for VIP tickets (includes free-flow drinks, meet the comedians and best seats with tables in the house).

 

Make sure to get your tickets today: www.ticketflap.com/gregfleet-bkk18

 

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Police fire tear gas as Romanians rally against government

 

Thousands of Romanians joined an anti-government rally in the capital Bucharest, Romania August 10, 2018. Inquam Photos/Octav Ganea via REUTERS

 

BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of protesters rallied against the ruling Social Democrat (PSD) government on Friday in cities across Romania and the capital Bucharest, where riot police scuffled with some and fired tear gas.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052343-police-fire-tear-gas-as-romanians-rally-against-government/

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U.N. says it has credible reports that China holds million Uighurs in secret camps

By Stephanie Nebehay

 

FILE PHOTO: The United Nations emblem is seen in the U.N. General Assembly hall during the 72nd United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 22, 2017. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo

 

GENEVA (Reuters) - A United Nations human rights panel said on Friday that it had received many credible reports that 1 million ethnic Uighurs in China are held in what resembles a "massive internment camp that is shrouded in secrecy."

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052344-un-says-it-has-credible-reports-that-china-holds-million-uighurs-in-secret-camps/

 

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Zimbabwe's Chamisa challenges election result; inauguration halted

By MacDonald Dzirutwe

 

FILE PHOTO: Opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader Nelson Chamisa addresses a media conference following the announcement of election results in Harare, Zimbabwe, August 3, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings

 

HARARE (Reuters) - Zimbabwe's main opposition leader, Nelson Chamisa, filed a court challenge on Friday against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's election victory, halting Mnangagwa's planned Sunday inauguration.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052345-zimbabwes-chamisa-challenges-election-result-inauguration-halted/

 

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UK Muslim convert admits plotting carnage with Oxford Street attack

 

LONDON (Reuters) - A Muslim convert has admitted plotting to kill more than 100 people by driving a truck into pedestrians on London's Oxford Street, the capital's major shopping thoroughfare.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052346-uk-muslim-convert-admits-plotting-carnage-with-oxford-street-attack/

 

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U.S. strongly condemns Russia's poisoning of former spy - White House

By Jeff Mason

 

FILE PHOTO: Members of the emergency services wearing protective clothing work near the bench where former Russian intelligence officer Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were found poisoned in Salisbury, Britain, March 13, 2018. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls/File Photo

 

BERKLEY HEIGHTS, New Jersey (Reuters) - The White House said on Friday the United States strongly condemned Russia's use of chemical weapons against a former Russian agent in Britain, two days after the U.S. State Department announced sanctions over the move.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052347-us-strongly-condemns-russias-poisoning-of-former-spy-white-house/

 

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Trump renews attacks on protesting NFL players, says 'be cool'

By Susan Heavey

 

Aug 9, 2018; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive end Robert Quinn (94) raises his fist during the national anthem prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday renewed his attacks on NFL players pushing for criminal justice and other social reforms, after a number of players protested during the league's preseason opening late on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052348-trump-renews-attacks-on-protesting-nfl-players-says-be-cool/

 

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Trump adviser Stone's associate held in contempt in Russia probe -reports

 

U.S. political consultant Roger Stone, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, speaks to reporters after appearing before a closed House Intelligence Committee hearing investigating Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., September 26, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An associate of U.S. President Donald Trump's longtime adviser Roger Stone was found in contempt on Friday after refusing to appear as a witness before a grand jury convened as part of U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe, U.S. media reported.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052349-trump-adviser-stones-associate-held-in-contempt-in-russia-probe-reports/

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Cameroon probes video showing security forces apparently executing civilians

By Josiane Kouagheu

 

YAOUNDE (Reuters) - Cameroon's government said on Friday it would investigate a video that Amnesty International said shows security forces shooting at least a dozen unarmed people in the far north of the country, where they are battling Islamist militants.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052350-cameroon-probes-video-showing-security-forces-apparently-executing-civilians/

 

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Pogba penalty sets United on way to win over Leicester

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Leicester City - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - August 10, 2018 Manchester United's Paul Pogba Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

 

(Reuters) - MANCHESTER UNITED 2 LEICESTER CITY 1

 

World Cup winner Paul Pogba's third minute penalty and a late goal from Luke Shaw gave Manchester United a 2-1 win over Leicester City at Old Trafford in the opening game of the Premier League season on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052351-pogba-penalty-sets-united-on-way-to-win-over-leicester/

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Actor gets Bt2m bail for alleged role in Bt800m Bitcoin scam

By The Nation Weekend

 

 

The Criminal Court has approved Bt2 million bail for the temporary release of actor Jiratpisit Jaravijit, who is allegedly involved in a Bt800 million Bitcoin scam, as police are set to seek court approval on arrest warrants for more suspects.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052352-actor-gets-bt2m-bail-for-alleged-role-in-bt800m-bitcoin-scam/

 

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Killing the Khaosan goose

By Kornrawee Panyasuppakun 
The Nation weekend

 

Photo courtesy of Nutcha Aree

 

Tourists will desert the area, or even Bangkok, if daytime stalls are not restored, say visitors and street vendors

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052353-killing-the-khaosan-goose/

 

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Hopes high for Thai women but no pressure, says coach

By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam 
The Nation

 

The Thai badminton team with coach Rexy Mainaky, fourth from left in the back row, after a practice session at the Badminton Association of Thailand.

 

Thailand’s national badminton coach Rexy Mainaky remains positive about the Kingdom’s chance at the Asian Games, despite being up against the world’s best players.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052356-hopes-high-for-thai-women-but-no-pressure-says-coach/

 

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National parks’ ban on plastics

By Karnjana Lao 
Nationgraphics

 

Nationgraphics/Karnjana Lao

 

Starting on August 12, all disposable plastic containers, cutlery and straws will be banned from 154 national parks throughout the country

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052357-national-parks’-ban-on-plastics/

 

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The age of ‘New Retail’

By Nophakhun Limsamarnphun 
The Nation weekend 
Hangzhou

 

Photo courtesy of Alibaba Group

 

Alibaba’s new model melds online and offline business

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052358-the-age-of-‘new-retail’/

 

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Blissed out in Jomtien: Café del Mar announces grand opening

By Alastair

 

 

Mainstay of the Ibiza club scene and iconic record label Café del Mar is all set to transform the Na Jomtien coastline in 2018 by introducing its ‘premium beach club experience’ with the launch of Café del Mar Pattaya’s Grand Opening this coming November.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052359-blissed-out-in-jomtien-café-del-mar-announces-grand-opening/

 

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Canada Has Issued A Travel Advisory For Thailand, Here Are The Affected Areas

Lilly Paltsev

 

@Evan Krause

 

Canadian travellers to Thailand should "exercise a high degree of caution" in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052361-canada-has-issued-a-travel-advisory-for-thailand-here-are-the-affected-areas/

 

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Monsanto ordered to pay $289 million in world's first Roundup cancer trial

By Tina Bellon

 

FILE PHOTO: Monsanto Co's Roundup is shown for sale in Encinitas, California, U.S., June 26, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - A California jury on Friday found Monsanto liable in a lawsuit filed by a man who alleged the company's glyphosate-based weed-killers, including Roundup, caused his cancer and ordered the company to pay $289 million in damages.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052363-monsanto-ordered-to-pay-289-million-in-worlds-first-roundup-cancer-trial/

 

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Bank sped up Manafort loan approval as CEO sought Trump cabinet job: witness

By Nathan Layne, Karen Freifeld and Amanda Becker

 

Former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort departs from U.S. District Court in Washington, DC, U.S., February 28, 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas/Files

 

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia (Reuters) - The head of a small Chicago bank was directly involved in approving $16 million in loans to former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort while seeking Manafort's help securing a post in the new administration, a witness testified on Friday in Manafort's fraud trial.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052364-bank-sped-up-manafort-loan-approval-as-ceo-sought-trump-cabinet-job-witness/

 

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Explosion at military hardware factory in UK leaves one dead, one injured

 

(Reuters) - An explosion at a military hardware factory near Salisbury, Wiltshire has left one person dead on Friday, British defence equipment maker Chemring Group Plc <CHG.L> said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052366-explosion-at-military-hardware-factory-in-uk-leaves-one-dead-one-injured/

 

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Colombia to ask U.N. for special envoy to manage Venezuelan migrant crisis

 

Venezuelan migrants wait to register their exit from Colombia before entering into Ecuador, at the Rumichaca International Bridge, Colombia August 9, 2018. REUTERS/Daniel Tapia

 

BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia will ask the United Nations to designate a special envoy to coordinate humanitarian aid for the hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants flooding into countries around the region, the foreign minister said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052368-colombia-to-ask-un-for-special-envoy-to-manage-venezuelan-migrant-crisis/

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Hackers at convention test voting systems for bugs

By Christopher Bing

 

FILE PHOTO: Hackers try to access and alter data from an electronic poll books in a Voting Machine Hacking Village during the Def Con hacker convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., July 29, 2017. REUTERS/Steve Marcus/File Photo

 

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Def Con, one of the world's largest security conventions, served as a laboratory for breaking into voting machines on Friday, extending its efforts to identify potential security flaws in technology that may be used in the November U.S. elections.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052370-hackers-at-convention-test-voting-systems-for-bugs/

 

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U.S. agency says United pilot posted explicit photos of flight attendant online

 

CHICAGO (Reuters) - A United Airlines <UAL.N> flight attendant is accusing the airline of failing to protect her from sexually explicit pictures that a pilot posted of her online, according to a lawsuit filed in a San Antonio, Texas, federal court.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052371-us-agency-says-united-pilot-posted-explicit-photos-of-flight-attendant-online/

 

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Iran test-fired anti-ship missile during drills last week: U.S. source

 

FILE PHOTO: Iran's national flags are seen on a square in Tehran February 10, 2012, a day before the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iran test-fired a short-range anti-ship missile in the Strait of Hormuz during naval drills last week that Washington believes were aimed at sending a message as the United States reimposes sanctions on Tehran, a U.S. official said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052372-iran-test-fired-anti-ship-missile-during-drills-last-week-us-source/

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Lawsuits accuse Tesla's Musk of fraud over tweets, going-private proposal

By Jonathan Stempel

 

FILE PHOTO: Elon Musk, founder, CEO and lead designer at SpaceX and co-founder of Tesla, speaks at the International Space Station Research and Development Conference in Washington, U.S., July 19, 2017. REUTERS/Aaron P. Bernstein/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Tesla Inc and Chief Executive Elon Musk were sued twice on Friday by investors who said they fraudulently engineered a scheme to squeeze short-sellers, including through Musk's proposal to take the electric car company private.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052374-lawsuits-accuse-teslas-musk-of-fraud-over-tweets-going-private-proposal/

 

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This year's flooding not as severe as in 2011: RID

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

BANGKOK, 10 August 2018 (NNT) – The Royal Irrigation Department has unveiled water management and flooding response plans for this year, saying the situation will not be as severe as in 2011. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052378-this-years-flooding-not-as-severe-as-in-2011-rid/

 

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EEC investments jump by 122% during this year's first half

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK, 10 August 2018 (NNT) – A combined value of investments on the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) project has increased by 122 percent during the first half of 2018.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052380-eec-investments-jump-by-122-during-this-years-first-half/

 

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Golf - Woodland leads PGA with record low halfway score

By Andrew Both

 

Aug 10, 2018; Saint Louis, MO, USA; Gary Woodland lines up a putt on the 9th green during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Bellerive Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

 

ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - Gary Woodland posted a record low halfway score at a PGA Championship, Brooks Koepka and Charl Schwartzel matched the lowest round in tournament history and half the field failed to complete the weather-delayed second round on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052381-golf-woodland-leads-pga-with-record-low-halfway-score/

 

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Chiang Mai waterfall closed temporarily after rescue of two Portuguese tourists

 

Image: INN

 

Rescue services in the area of Mae Raem in the Doi Suthep - Pui national park were called after flash floods hit the area.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052383-chiang-mai-waterfall-closed-temporarily-after-rescue-of-two-portuguese-tourists/ 

 

 

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Sex in Lumpini Park? Show me the evidence and I'll pay you 100,000 baht, says governor

 

Image: Thai TV

 

The Bangkok Governor has dismissed claims that people are having sex in one of his flagship parks.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052385-sex-in-lumpini-park-show-me-the-evidence-and-ill-pay-you-100000-baht-says-governor/