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The week that was in Thailand news: Bucking the trend in Thailand

 

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My first well paid job in Bangkok was teaching English. But not to the Thais - despite my love for the Siamese I always perceived that they were a bit lazy as a race when it came to studying most things except the art of eating. And this "khii giat' streak was especially true of language learning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077939-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-bucking-the-trend-in-thailand/

 

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Phuket kids honoured on Children’s Day

By The Phuket News

 

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Certificates of achievement were handed out to 100 students at the Children’s Day activities at Phuket Provincial Hall this morning (Jan 12). Photo: PR Dept
 

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana at Phuket Provincial Hall this morning (Jan 12) honoured children for their efforts in being good examples of what society is striving for as part of the Children’s Day celebrations being observed around the country.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077989-phuket-kids-honoured-on-children’s-day/

 

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U.S. government shutdown breaks record, with no end in sight

By David Brunnstrom and David Morgan

 

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The U.S. Capitol is seen beyond a chain fence during the partial government shutdown in Washington, U.S., January 8, 2019. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A partial U.S. government shutdown over President Donald Trump's demand for $5.7 billion to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border entered its 22nd day on Saturday, making it the longest shuttering of federal agencies in U.S. history, with no end in sight.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077990-us-government-shutdown-breaks-record-with-no-end-in-sight/

 

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Gas blast kills three in Paris amid lockdown for yellow vest protests

By Lucien Libert and Geert De Clercq

 

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Fire burns at the site of an explosion at a bakery shop in Paris, France January 12, 2019, in this still image obtained from a social media video. David Bangura/via REUTERS

 

PARIS (Reuters) - Two French firefighters and a Spanish woman died and nearly 50 people were injured in a massive gas explosion that gutted the ground floor of a building in a central Paris shopping district on Saturday, authorities said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077991-gas-blast-kills-three-in-paris-amid-lockdown-for-yellow-vest-protests/

 

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U.S. House panel eyes reported FBI probe of Trump

By David Morgan

 

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a "roundtable discussion on border security and safe communities" with state, local, and community leaders in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., January 11, 2019. REUTERS/Leah Millis

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. House of Representatives committee will look into a news media report that the FBI investigated whether President Donald Trump has been working on behalf of Russia, against U.S. interests, the panel's Democratic chairman said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077992-us-house-panel-eyes-reported-fbi-probe-of-trump/

 

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Yellow vest protests hit with police water cannon, tear gas in Paris

By Geert De Clercq and Antony Paone

 

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Protesters walk through tear gas during a demonstration of the "yellow vests" movement near the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, January 12, 2019. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann

 

PARIS (Reuters) - Paris police fired water cannon and tear gas to push back "yellow vest" demonstrators from around the Arc de Triomphe monument on Saturday, in the ninth straight weekend of protests against French President Emmanuel Macron's economic reforms.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077993-yellow-vest-protests-hit-with-police-water-cannon-tear-gas-in-paris/

 

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Huawei sacks employee arrested in Poland on spying charges

By James Pomfret and Anna Koper

 

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Logo of Huawei is seen in front of the local offices of Huawei in Warsaw, Poland January 11, 2019. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel

 

HONG KONG/WARSAW (Reuters) - Chinese telecommunications equipment maker Huawei <HWT.UL> said on Saturday it had sacked an employee arrested in Poland on spying charges in a case that could intensify Western security concerns about the company.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077994-huawei-sacks-employee-arrested-in-poland-on-spying-charges/

 

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Anne-Marie, Dua Lipa and George Ezra among BRIT Awards nominees

 

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FILE PHOTO - Dua Lipa performs during Z100's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2018 concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, U.S., December 7, 2018. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Singers Anne-Marie, Dua Lipa, Jess Glynne and George Ezra are among the nominees for next month's BRIT Awards, Britain's annual pop music honours, in a list dominated by young talent.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077995-anne-marie-dua-lipa-and-george-ezra-among-brit-awards-nominees/

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Chelsea beat Newcastle 2-1 to stay safely in top four

 

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Newcastle United - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - January 12, 2019 Chelsea's Pedro scores their first goal REUTERS/Eddie Keogh

 

LONDON, (Reuters) - Skilful finishes from Pedro and Willian earned Chelsea a 2-1 win over battling Newcastle United in the Premier League on Saturday, keeping the London side safely in the top four.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077996-chelsea-beat-newcastle-2-1-to-stay-safely-in-top-four/

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Ten-man Southampton out of drop zone with Leicester win

 

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Leicester City v Southampton - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - January 12, 2019 Southampton's James Ward-Prowse in action with Leicester City's Rachid Ghezzal REUTERS/Peter Powell

 

(Reuters) - Southampton moved out of the relegation zone with a 2-1 win over Leicester City in the Premier League on Saturday despite playing half the match with 10 men at the King Power Stadium.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077997-ten-man-southampton-out-of-drop-zone-with-leicester-win/

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Huddersfield end losing run with 0-0 draw at Cardiff

 

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Cardiff City v Huddersfield Town - Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Britain - January 12, 2019 Huddersfield Town's Jonathan Hogg in action with Cardiff City's Harry Arter as referee Lee Mason looks on Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

 

(Reuters) - Bottom club Huddersfield Town ended their eight-match losing streak in the Premier League with a goalless draw at fellow strugglers Cardiff City on Saturday but were left fuming over a decision by referee Lee Mason.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1077999-huddersfield-end-losing-run-with-0-0-draw-at-cardiff/

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Watford come from behind to win at Palace

 

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Crystal Palace v Watford - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - January 12, 2019 Watford's Tom Cleverley scores their second goal Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

 

LONDON, (Reuters) - Watford substitute Tom Cleverley volleyed a brilliant 74th-minute winner as they came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078000-watford-come-from-behind-to-win-at-palace/

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Fulham sunk by two own goals at Burnley

By Simon Evans

 

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Burnley v Fulham - Turf Moor, Burnley, Britain - January 12, 2019 Burnley's Jeff Hendrick shoots at goal before Fulham's Joe Bryan scores an own goal and the first for Burnley REUTERS/Phil Noble

 

BURNLEY, England (Reuters) - Burnley beat Fulham 2-1 at Turf Moor on Saturday thanks to two own goals to make it three straight league wins for Sean Dyche's side and leave the visitors deep in relegation danger.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078001-fulham-sunk-by-two-own-goals-at-burnley/

 

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Salah penalty keeps Liverpool in driving seat

 

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Liverpool - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - January 12, 2019 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah in action with Brighton's Gaetan Bong REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

 

(Reuters) - Liverpool went seven points clear at the top of the Premier League and bounced back from two successive defeats in all competitions after a Mohamed Salah penalty gave them a 1-0 win at Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078002-salah-penalty-keeps-liverpool-in-driving-seat/

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Rice's first West Ham goal enough to sink Arsenal

 

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Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Arsenal - London Stadium, London, Britain - January 12, 2019 West Ham's Declan Rice heads the ball at goal REUTERS/David Klein

 

WEST HAM UNITED 1 ARSENAL 0

 

Jan 12 (Reuters) - Declan Rice's first goal for West Ham United earned his side a deserved first home victory over Arsenal for 13 years on Saturday -- the youngster's 48th minute strike securing a 1-0 win at the London Stadium.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078003-rices-first-west-ham-goal-enough-to-sink-arsenal/

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Having Made Thailand Vintage Again, Made by Legacy Endures

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

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Made by Legacy opened Friday at the Sermsuk Pier in Bangkok.

 

BANGKOK — You know something has become a brand when it becomes self-aware. Made By Legacy, that annual or sometimes bi-annual vintage flea market opened its 10th edition this weekend hawking memorabilia mostly in the form of pins, totes, T-shirts and hats.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078004-having-made-thailand-vintage-again-made-by-legacy-endures/

 

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Islamic State commander killed in Afghanistan, U.S. forces say

 

KABUL (Reuters) - A senior commander of the Islamic State militant group was killed in Afghanistan in a raid, U.S. Forces Afghanistan said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078007-islamic-state-commander-killed-in-afghanistan-us-forces-say/

 

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Seventeen die in fire at Ecuador drug rehab clinic

 

QUITO (Reuters) - At least 17 people died and 12 others were injured in a fire on Friday at a drug rehabilitation clinic in Guayaquil, Ecuador's largest city, authorities said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078008-seventeen-die-in-fire-at-ecuador-drug-rehab-clinic/

 

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Snowstorm targets Washington, at least five dead in U.S. Midwest

By Alex Dobuzinskis

 

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FILE PHOTO: Traffic moved through the town center after a major winter storm dropped around 8 inches of snow in Taos, New Mexico, U.S., January 11, 2019. REUTERS/Andrew Hay/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - A winter storm that dumped heavy snow on the U.S. Midwest, causing at least five roadway deaths, stranding some motorists in Missouri and cancelling dozens of flights, marched east towards Washington on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078010-snowstorm-targets-washington-at-least-five-dead-in-us-midwest/

 

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Saudi teen who fled family welcomed as 'brave new Canadian' in Toronto

By Chris Helgren

 

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Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun arrives at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Toronto, Ontario, Canada January 12, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio

 

TORONTO (Reuters) - An 18-year-old Saudi woman who fled her family this week saying she feared for her life arrived in Toronto's international airport on Saturday after being granted asylum in Canada, where Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland welcomed her as a brave new Canadian.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078013-saudi-teen-who-fled-family-welcomed-as-brave-new-canadian-in-toronto/

 

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HM the King urges Thai children to learn and seek new knowledge

 

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His Majesty the King has urged Thai children to strive for learning and seeking new knowledge, to have discipline and to be good citizens as these will help them to be happy, prosperous and successful in their lives in the future.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078014-hm-the-king-urges-thai-children-to-learn-and-seek-new-knowledge/

 

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BOI approves rail development, cruise ship port investment

Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

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BANGKOK, 12th January 2019 (NNT) – The Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI) has laid out strategies to boost the development of rail services and the country’s cruise tourism.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078015-boi-approves-rail-development-cruise-ship-port-investment/

 

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PMO minister follows up on government projects in Chiang Rai

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CHIANG RAI, 12 January 2019 (NNT) - Prime Minister’s Office Minister Kobsak Pootrakul visited Chiang Rai province to follow up on government projects and gather feebacks from local communities.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078018-pmo-minister-follows-up-on-government-projects-in-chiang-rai/

 

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Army chief claims opponents of election delay bent on creating troubles

 

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Army Commander-in-Chief General Apirat Kongsompong today accused those campaigning against an election delay of having a “one-track mind” and bent on creating troubles.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078019-army-chief-claims-opponents-of-election-delay-bent-on-creating-troubles/

 

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The 35 billion baht white elephant – Phuket’s light rail

By Tim Newton

 

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"About the only thing feasible in this rendering is the blue sky.”

 

Spending 35 billion baht on infrastructure that few will use, is planned on the least useful route and will cause mayhem for a 3-5 year build time is a waste of money.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078020-the-35-billion-baht-white-elephant-–-phuket’s-light-rail/

 

 

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70% of runaway children leave voluntarily, says foundation

By The Nation

 

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About 70 per cent of children who run away from home do it voluntarily, Ekalak Lumchomkhae, head of the Mirror Foundation's missing persons and anti-human trafficking information project, told Nation TV.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078025-70-of-runaway-children-leave-voluntarily-says-foundation/

 

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Big-hearted Loei governor sends chauffeur to drive injured girl to Children's Day celebration

By The Nation

 

The Loei governor surprised a young girl by sending his chauffeur to drive her from her home to the provincial hall on Saturday after he learned that she had been injured in an accident and could not enjoy the Children's Day celebration.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078026-big-hearted-loei-governor-sends-chauffeur-to-drive-injured-girl-to-childrens-day-celebration/

 

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