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China brushes off outrage over death sentence, Canada fires back

By Philip Wen and David Ljunggren

 

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A still image taken from CCTV video shows Canadian Robert Lloyd Schellenberg in court, where he was sentenced with a death penalty for drug smuggling, in Dalian, Liaoning province, China January 14, 2019. CCTV/Reuters TV via REUTERS

 

BEIJING/SHERBROOKE, Quebec (Reuters) - China said on Wednesday it was "not worried in the slightest" by mounting international concern over the death sentence handed to a Canadian for drug smuggling.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078672-china-brushes-off-outrage-over-death-sentence-canada-fires-back/

 

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"Hero" Vern Unsworth on the scene as Tham Luang cave clean up commences

 

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TNA reported that a survey would begin today to clear up equipment left at Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai after the dramatic rescue of the Mu Ba Academy boys and their coach six months ago.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078678-hero-vern-unsworth-on-the-scene-as-tham-luang-cave-clean-up-commences/

 

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Boxing legend Frank Bruno proves to be a big hit with Hua Hin expats

 

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Boxing legend Frank Bruno proved a knockout when fans got to meet the former Heavyweight World Champion at a recent event in Hua Hin, Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078683-boxing-legend-frank-bruno-proves-to-be-a-big-hit-with-hua-hin-expats/

 

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Video: Another loony Thai truck driver on the roads - motorist plans visit to the police

  

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A male Thai motorist posted dash cam footage of his experience in attempting to pass a truck/trailer late on Tuesday night. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078685-video-another-loony-thai-truck-driver-on-the-roads-motorist-plans-visit-to-the-police/

 

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Man charged in plot to attack White House with anti-tank rocket

By Andrew Hay

 

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The White House is seen with the Washington Monument (L) behind it and the Jefferson Memorial (R) in Washington, May 1, 2011. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn/Files

 

(Reuters) - A 21-year-old man from Georgia has been arrested and charged over allegations he plotted to attack the White House by blowing a hole in it with an anti-tank rocket then storming the building with guns and grenades, U.S. prosecutors said on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078691-man-charged-in-plot-to-attack-white-house-with-anti-tank-rocket/

 

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Family Demands Justice Over Japanese Tourist’s Unsolved Murder

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

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Tourism officials lay a wreath in December 2017 at the site where Tomoko Kawashita was found slain in Sukhothai province.

 

BANGKOK — The top justice official said Wednesday police are still looking for leads into who murdered a Japanese tourist in central Thailand 11 years ago.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078705-family-demands-justice-over-japanese-tourist’s-unsolved-murder/

 

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Australian woman deported from Thailand after overstaying by 111 days

By James Massola & Rachel Clun

 

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Jakarta: An Australian woman who overstayed her visa by more than 100 days will be released from detention and deported by Thai authorities on Thursday evening.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078720-australian-woman-deported-from-thailand-after-overstaying-by-111-days/

 

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Sex seminar model who claimed Trump secrets deported from Thailand

 

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Anastasia Vashukevich, a Belarusian model and escort who caused a stir last year after she was arrested in Thailand and said she had evidence of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, is pictured at Immigration detention center before being deported in Bangkok, Thailand, January 17, 2019. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - A model from Belarus who was arrested during a "sex training seminar" in Thailand and then claimed to have evidence of Russian interference in U.S. President Donald Trump's election was deported on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078721-sex-seminar-model-who-claimed-trump-secrets-deported-from thailand/

 

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Benyapa Niphatsophon wins first National Qualifiers and A Shot At Greatness in Next Month’s Honda LPGA Thailand 2019

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Pattaya, – The Honda LPGA Thailand National Qualifiers hosted by Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd.from the 8th-9th January 2019 at the Siam Country Club Pattaya

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078729-benyapa-niphatsophon-wins-first-national-qualifiers-and-a-shot at-greatness-in-next-month’s-honda-lpga-thailand-2019/ 

 

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DSI to increase reward for information about a Japanese murder case 11 years ago

 

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The Department of Special Investigation will consider increasing the reward for information which could provide a clue to resolving the murder of a Japanese tourist in the Sokhothai historical park in 2007.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078705-family-demands-justice-over-japanese-tourist’s-unsolved-murder/?do=findComment&comment=13747765

 

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Japanese father pleads for help in daughter's unsolved 2007 murder

By The Nation

 

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The father of a 25-year-old Japanese tourist who was raped and murdered inside Wat Saphan Hin in 2007 has appealed to the prime minister for help in solving the case.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078705-family-demands-justice-over-japanese-tourist’s-unsolved-murder/?tab=comments#comment-13747900

 

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Australian woman deported from Thailand after overstaying by 111 days

By James Massola & Rachel Clun

 

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Jakarta: An Australian woman who overstayed her visa by more than 100 days will be released from detention and deported by Thai authorities on Thursday evening.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078751-australian-woman-deported-from-thailand-after-overstaying-by-111-days/

 

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March 24 may be suitable for election: Wissanu

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

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A sole counter-protester proclaims he is 'Bored!' of elections at a pro-democracy rally held Jan. 8 at the Ratchaprasong intersection in Bangkok.

 

BANGKOK — Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said Thursday that the election will likely be moved to March 24.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078756-march-24-may-be-suitable-for-election-wissanu/

 

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Sex Education: in praise of the raunchy yet heartfelt Netflix comedy

by Arielle Bernstein

 

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Netflix’s acclaimed new comedy Sex Education centers on the experiences of Otis, a 16-year-old virgin, played by Asa Butterfield, and his mom, Jean, a sex therapist, played by Gillian Anderson.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078757-sex-education-in-praise-of-the-raunchy-yet-heartfelt-netflix-comedy/

 

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Michelle Pfeiffer joins Instagram with an explosive Catwoman clip

By CASSIE CARPENTER

 

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Welcome! Three-time Oscar nominee Michelle Pfeiffer joined her first-ever social media app and her verified Instagram account is under the handle @michellepfeifferofficial

 

Three-time Oscar nominee Michelle Pfeiffer joined her first-ever social media app and her verified Instagram account is under the handle @michellepfeifferofficial.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078758-michelle-pfeiffer-joins-instagram-with-an-explosive-catwoman-clip/

 

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Another Disney classic is getting the live action treatment with a Frozen star on board

BY DAN SEDDON

 

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Classic Disney animation The Hunchback of Notre Dame is being adapted into a live-action musical.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078760-another-disney-classic-is-getting-the-live-action-treatment-with-a-frozen-star-on-board/

 

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Phuket theme park targets 1m visitors

By The Nation

 

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Central Pattana Public Company Limited (CPN), a retail property developer, and Right Man Limited, a specialist in designing theme parks, announced the launch of Tribhum: the Mystical Three Worlds, with what it says is the world’s first walk-through 3D adventurous theme park on February 1 in central Phuket.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078761-phuket-theme-park-targets-1m-visitors/

 

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Driving slowly in high-speed lane to soon become a punishable offence

By KHANITTHA THEPPHAJORN 
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MOTORISTS driving at low speed in right-hand lanes will soon be subjected to fines, thanks to the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), giving a nod in principle to a draft law amending the Land Traffic Act yesterday. 

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1078805-driving-slowly-in-high-speed-lane-to-soon-become-a-punishable-offence/

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