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Indonesia president declares poll win as rival does too, complaining of fraud

By Maikel Jefriando and Cindy Silviana

 

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo casts his ballot during elections in Jakarta, Indonesia April 17, 2019. REUTERS/Edgar Su

 

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Thursday declared victory in a presidential election to lead the world's third-largest democracy but his challenger also claimed he had won and complained of widespread cheating.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095935-indonesia president-joko-widodo-declares-poll-win-as-rival-does-too-complaining-of-fraud/

 

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Children invited to learn water rescue skills

 

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PATTAYA:--Children 8-15 years old are being invited to learn basic swimming and water-rescue skills Friday, April 26, 2019 from 8.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at a free day-long class organized by Bangkok Hospital Pattaya at the Redemptorist Vocational School’s swimming pool.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095945-children-invited-to-learn-water-rescue-skills/

 

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Italians, Thais and Burmese arrested for illegally fishing in Phang Nga national park

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

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Two Italians, three Thais and a Burmese man have been caught fishing illegally in the Mu Koh Similan National Park area off the Phang Nga coast yesterday. Private fishing is illegal inside the marine national park area.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095949-italians-thais-and-burmese-arrested-for-illegally-fishing-in-phang-nga-national-park/

 

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SEX ISLE DEATH 

31 stone US tourist who ‘forced flight attendants to wipe his bum while he moaned with pleasure’ dies in Thai resort famed for hookers

The traveller, who hasn't been named, died last month on a lengthy trip to Ko Samui

By Holly Christodoulou

 

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A plane passenger who made crew aboard an EVA Air flight undress him has died

 

A THIRTY-one stone tourist who forced flight crew to wipe his bum as he moaned with pleasure has died in a seedy Thai resort famed for prostitution.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095950-obese-us-tourist-who-‘forced-flight-attendants-to-wipe-his-bum-while-he-moaned-with-pleasure’-dies-in-popular-thai-resort/

 

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People warned to avoid out-door activities due to high temperatures

 

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Thailand’s Meteorological Department has warned people to avoid out-door activities due to the current high temperatures, which are forecast to exceed 43 degrees Celsius today in several northern provinces.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095958-people-warned-to-avoid-out-door-activities-due-to-high-temperatures/

 

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Thai growth to be on track if next government formed by June - central bank chief

 

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FILE PHOTO: Thailand's Central Bank Governor Veerathai Santiprabhob poses during an interview with Reuters at the Bank of Thailand headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, April 1, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's economy is expected to grow 3.8 percent this year as forecast if the next government can be formed by June, the central bank governor said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095965-thai-growth-to-be-on-track-if-next-government-formed-by-june-central-bank-chief/

 

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2.8 Million Tweets of Songkran’s Celebration

 

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BANGKOK, 19 April 2019 – The celebration of the Thai Buddhist New Year, Songkran, is a time for family. It’s the time for reflection on the past year, for paying respect to elders, and preparation for the year ahead. Whether you were enjoying the water fights, travelling overseas or spending time with family; Thais flocked to Twitter to share their Songkran experience. This year’s #Songkran’s festivity generated 2.8 million Tweets (12-16 April). The conversation peaked on 13 April, around 6:00 pm, with 71,000 Tweets per minute.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095967-28-million-tweets-of-songkran’s-celebration/ 

 

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Curbs on state ambulance speeds not applicable for emergencies

By The Nation

 

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The Public Health Ministry’s policy to ensure ambulances do not run at speeds exceeding 80km per hour applies only to non-emergency referral cases.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095969-curbs-on-state-ambulance-speeds-not-applicable-for-emergencies/

 

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Agriculture Ministry promotes safe use of pesticides

 

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BANGKOK, 19 April 2019 (NNT) -After the decision by the government to continue allowing the use of three chemicals in the farming sector for another two years, namely Paraquat, Glyphosate, and Chlorpyrifos, the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives will be holding training of targeted farmers ensuring safe usage of these chemicals.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095971-thai-agriculture-ministry-promotes-safe-use-of-pesticides/

 

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Academics discuss future of medical cannabis in Thailand

 

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BANGKOK, 19 April 2019 (NNT) - Eleven organizations have discussed research that supports medical marijuana usage, finding ways for Thai medical marijuana pioneer Decha Siripat to be able to prescribe marijuana products for medical use, as an indigenous medical practitioner.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095972-academics-discuss-future-of-medical-cannabis-in-thailand/

 

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Phuket’s water lords confident of supplies and back-up plans

By The Thaiger

 

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PHOTO: Welcome to the moonscape – Bang Neow Dum off Srisoonthorn Road

 

Well in to the second half of April in Phuket and the water situation is still dire, despite repeated assurances from the Provincial Irrigration Office and the Phuket Water Authority.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095983-phuket’s-water-lords-confident-of-supplies-and-back-up-plans/

 

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UPDATE:

 

Australian stabbed 12 times trying to protect Thai woman

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

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Australian Wayne William Marks lies on the floor with multiple stab wounds at Monster’s Bar in Khao Lak. Photo: Phang Nga Tourist Police

 

PHANG NGA: An Australian man is recovering in hospital after he was stabbed multiple times following an altercation at a bar in Phang Nga in the early hours of Thursday morning (Apr 18).

 

Full story:  https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095938-man-charged-after-stabbing-australian-tourist-in-phang-nga/?do=findComment&comment=14057992

 

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Immigration police question ‘seasteader’

By The Nation

 

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Immigration police have questioned an American bitcoin investor who set up a floating “seasteading” structure off the coast of Phuket and is facing criminal charges related to the waterborne homestead, Deputy national police spokesman Colonel Krissana Pattanacharoen said on Friday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096030-immigration-police-question-‘seasteader’/

 

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Surachate not to be investigated over mysterious transfer: General Prawit

By The Nation

 

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Surachate (left) and Sompong

 

Former Immigration Bureau chief Police Lt-General Surachate Hakparn will not be investigated regarding his transfer from the Royal Thai Police to the Prime Minister’s Office, Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan said on Friday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1095988-big-oud-in-big-joke-out-thailand-names-new-immigration-chief/?do=findComment&comment=14058667

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Bank of Thailand adjusts GDP forecast downwards citing political uncertainty and household debt

By Phuwit Limviphuwat 
The Nation

 

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The Bank of Thailand’s governor, Veerathai Santiprabhob, cautioned that the economy could be harmed by further delays in the formation of the new government as well as the rising level of household debt.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096037-bank-of-thailand-adjusts-gdp-forecast-downwards-citing-political-uncertainty-and-household-debt/

 

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US Embassy helps citizen threatened with death penalty over ‘seastead’ off Phuket

By The Nation

 

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The United States Embassy in Bangkok is providing assistance to its citizen who was accused of violating Thailand’s sovereignty by building a “seasteading” structure off the coast of Phuket.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096030-immigration-police-question-‘seasteader’/?do=findComment&comment=14058725

 

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Outgoing govt plans Bt20 bn stimulus amid slowdown signs

By Wichit Chaitrong 
The Nation

 

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The government is planning to inject Bt20 billion into the economy amid signs of economic slowdown and political uncertainty after last month’s election.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096040-outgoing-govt-plans-bt20-bn-stimulus-amid-slowdown-signs/

 

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Previously unseen footage reveals Avicii's battle with painkiller addiction

By CHRIS DYER

 

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Avicii's began drinking during his gruelling tour schedule which saw him perform around the world to hundreds of adoring fans

 

Never-before-seen footage of Swedish DJ Avicii has revealed his battle with painkiller addiction and pancreatitis while on a punishing tour schedule.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096042-previously-unseen-footage-reveals-aviciis-battle-with-painkiller-addiction/

 

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The Goonies: Inside the 1980s treasure hunt adventure whose cult appeal will never die

 

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Sean Astin, Corey Feldman, Ke Huy Quan and Jeff Cohen in adventure classic 'The Goonies' ( Rex Features )

 

Imagine pitching a movie like The Goonies.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096043-the-goonies-inside-the-1980s-treasure-hunt-adventure-whose-cult-appeal-will-never-die/

 

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