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Phuket murderer, victim husband both mentally unstable, say police

Shela Riva

 

Police inspect the home of Mr Johann Friedrich Speckbacher on Monday (Sept 25). Photo: Chalong Police

 

PHUKET:-- An officer from the Chalong Police who is involved in the case where a 52-year old Thai woman confessed to killing her 79-year-old German husband on Monday, has told The Phuket News today that he believes that the couple were both mentally unstable.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004448-phuket-murderer-victim-husband-both-mentally-unstable-say-police/

 

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Thai Central Bank Labels Top Firms 'Risky,' Panic Ensues

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

A specialist with Lehman Brothers MarketMakers reacts on Sep. 15, 2008, to the news of worst stock market loss since 9/11 terror attacks. Photo: Associated Press

 

BANGKOK — A declaration from the central bank describing five of the nation’s largest financial institutions as “risky” should not cause alarm, according to an investment banker and the leader of the ruling junta, who weighed in Tuesday to tell everyone to calm down.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004441-thai-central-bank-labels-top-firms-risky-panic-ensues/

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"Cameroon football agent's mate raped me in hotel room" says Thai woman

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A Thai woman in Ubon told police she was raped by her Cameroon boyfriend's friend also from the African country.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004475-cameroon-football-agents-mate-raped-me-in-hotel-room-says-thai-woman/

 

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Authorities called in after family claim they were victimized in a witch hunt

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A story of the supernatural and superstitious villagers was reported by Daily News.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004477-authorities-called-in-after-family-claim-they-were-victimized-in-a-witch-hunt/

 

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Allegations fly as "stolen lottery ticket" story takes new twists

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

The drama surrounding the story of the man who reported that his winning tickets worth 12 million baht in the national lottery had been stolen just got more interesting.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004478-allegations-fly-as-stolen-lottery-ticket-story-takes-new-twists/

 

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"Pattaya the World Class resort" like Florida - pictures shared across social media

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

Pictures posted on a popular website purported to show Pattaya and Jomtien beaches free of hanging wires and beautifully landscaped.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004479-pattaya-the-world-class-resort-like-florida-pictures-shared-across social-media/

 

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Pattaya: Uber to be run out of town but taxis ordered to turn on meters - or else!

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

A crisis meeting was held at Pattaya police station to address the Uber vs Taxi Mafia war that has been raging at the resort.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004481-pattaya-uber-to-be-run-out-of-town-but-taxis-ordered-to-turn-on meters-or-else/

 

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Supporters not surprised by guilty verdict in Yingluck case

By WASAMON AUDJARINT 
THE NATION

 

 

Fans outside court express hope that Ex-PM is safe in Dubai with her brother.
 

THE FIVE-YEAR jail term handed out to former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra did not surprise her supporters, who lingered to hear the verdict in front of the Supreme Court yesterday, because they claimed to have “lost faith in Thai justice” a long time ago.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004482-supporters-not-surprised-by-guilty-verdict-in-yingluck-case/

 

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Court finds ex-PM guilty of malfeasance in G2G deals but not negligent in preventing losses

By KASAMAKORN CHANWANPEN 
THE NATION

 

 

THE SUPREME Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders yesterdays ruled unanimously to hand down a five-year jail sentence to fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra in absentia in the case concerning her government’s controversial rice-pledging scheme after the verdict had been delayed for one month.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004484-court-finds-ex-pm-yingluck-guilty-of-malfeasance-in-g2g-deals-but-not-negligent-in-preventing-losses/

 

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Verdict enables junta to tighten its hold on power

By ATTAYUTH BOOTSRIPOOM 
THE NATION

 

File photo

 

THE COURT verdict yesterday in former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s case highlighted the future of the country’s politics, with the junta now able to tighten its grip on the country after years of setbacks.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004485-verdict-in-yingluck-case-enables-junta-to-tighten-its-hold-on-power/

 

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Yingluck guilty

By The Nation

 

 

Fugitive ex-PM convicted of malfeasance in G2G deals.

 

POLICE PLEDGED to step up the hunt for convicted former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra after the Supreme Court yesterday ruled unanimously to sentence her in absentia to five years in prison.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004486-yingluck-guilty-key-points-in-the-verdict/

 

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Environment reform committee goes on Line

By The Nation

 

 

The natural resources and environment reform committee has employed new technology to boost participation among the public.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004487-environment-reform-committee-goes-on-line/

 

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Omsin mum on Pongporn’s move back to NBO

By The Nation

 

 

PM’s Office Minister Omsin Chiwaphruek yesterday declined to comment on the return of Pol Lt-Colonel Pongporn Pramsneh as chief of the National Buddhism Office (NBO).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004488-omsin-mum-on-pongporn’s-move-back-to-nbo/

 

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EDITORIAL

Prayut can’t get us the deal we need from Trump

By The Nation

 

What Thailand wants in exchange for accommodating US business interests – condemnation of military rule – is not on the table

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004489-prayut-can’t-get-us-the-deal-we-need-from-trump/

 

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Finance to locate Yingluck’s hidden assets

By Chalarntorn Yothasmutra

 

 

The Finance Ministry will continue to locate the remaining hidden properties of former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra and submit its findings to the Legal Execution Department to carry out the seizure.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004490-finance-to-locate-yingluck’s-hidden-assets/

 

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Arrest warrant for Yingluck to be distributed nationwide

By Chalarntorn Yothasmutra

 

 

The Royal Thai Police will distribute warrant to police stations across the country for the arrest of former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra after the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions found her guilty of dereliction of duty concerning the controversial rice-pledging scheme and sentenced her to five years imprisonment without suspension of the jail term.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004491-arrest-warrant-for-yingluck-to-be-distributed-nationwide/

 

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Benchmark interest rate kept at 1.5 percent for the 19th time

By Chalarntorn Yothasmutra

 

 

The Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee on Wednesday unanimously decided to retain the benchmark interest rate at 1.5 percent.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004492-benchmark-interest-rate-kept-at-15-percent-for-the-19th-time/

 

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Trump proposal slashes taxes on businesses, the rich; fuels deficit worries

By David Morgan and Richard Cowan

 

U.S. President Donald Trump walks to Marine One as he departs for New York from the White House in Washington, U.S., September 26, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Wednesday proposed the biggest U.S. tax overhaul in three decades, offering to cut taxes for most Americans but prompting criticism that the plan favours the rich and companies and could add trillions of dollars to the deficit.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004493-trump-proposal-slashes-taxes-on-businesses-the-rich-fuels-deficit-worries/

 

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U.S. student held in North Korea died of oxygen starved brain -coroner

By Suzannah Gonzales

 

FILE PHOTO: A person believed to be Otto Warmbier is transferred from a medical transport airplane to an awaiting ambulance at Lunken Airport in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S., June 13, 2017. REUTERS/Bryan Woolston/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - An American student who had been imprisoned in North Korea for 17 months died from lack of oxygen and blood to the brain, an Ohio coroner said on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004494-us-student-held-in-north-korea-died-of-oxygen-starved-brain-coroner/

 

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Schaeuble to head German parliament, unblocking coalition talks

By Thomas Escritt

 

German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble attends at an event of his CDU party's economic council (Wirtschaftsrat) in Berlin, Germany, June 27, 2017. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke/Files

 

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany took a first decisive step on Wednesday towards forming a new government when its veteran finance minister, conservative Wolfgang Schaeuble, agreed to become president of the parliament, clearing the way for another party to take his job.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004495-schaeuble-to-head-german-parliament-unblocking-coalition-talks/

 

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Trump slams Facebook as lawmakers await ads amid Russia probe

 

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on proposed changes to the U.S. tax code at the state fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. September 27, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday criticized Facebook Inc as "anti-Trump" and questioned its role during the 2016 presidential campaign, amid probes into alleged Russian interference in the election and possible collusion by Trump's associates.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004496-trump-slams-facebook-as-lawmakers-await-ads-amid-russia-probe/

 

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Baghdad piles pressure on Iraqi Kurds to reverse overwhelming independence vote

By Ahmed Rasheed and Raya Jalabi

 

The High Elections and Referendum Commission holds a press conference in Erbil, Iraq September 27, 2017. REUTERS/Alaa Al-Marjani

 

BAGHDAD/ERBIL, Iraq (Reuters) - Baghdad heaped pressure on Iraq's Kurds on Wednesday, demanding they cancel their overwhelming vote for independence while parliament urged the Iraqi central government to send troops to take control of vital oil fields held by Kurdish forces.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004497-baghdad-piles-pressure-on-iraqi-kurds-to-reverse-overwhelming-independence-vote/

 

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Interpol approves membership for State of Palestine over Israeli objections

By Jeffrey Heller

 

Delegates attend the 86th INTERPOL General Assembly at Beijing National Convention Center in Beijing, China September 27, 2017. REUTERS/Jason Lee

 

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Interpol voted on Wednesday to admit the State of Palestine as a member over Israeli objections at the international police organisation's general assembly in Beijing.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004503-interpol-approves-membership-for-state-of-palestine-over-israeli-objections/

 

 

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Militants attack Kabul airport during Mattis visit, U.S. strike kills civilians

By James Mackenzie

 

U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis speaks during a news conference in Kabul, Afghanistan. September 27, 2017. REUTERS/Omar Sobhani

 

KABUL (Reuters) - Suicide bombers and militants firing mortars attacked Kabul's airport during a visit by U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Wednesday, prompting a U.S. air strike that accidentally killed civilians, officials said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004504-militants-attack-kabul-airport-during-mattis-visit-us-strike-kills-civilians/

 

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Trump vows another healthcare vote next year, eyes executive order

By Jeff Mason and Susan Cornwell

 

Protesters, mostly handicapped, line the hallway outside the Senate Finance Committee hearing room hours ahead a hearing on the latest Republican effort to repeal Obamacare on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., September 25, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump, faced with the latest Republican failure to undo Obamacare, pledged on Wednesday to tackle it again next year, suggesting without evidence that he had the votes to pass reform and promising to work with Democrats in the meantime.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004506-trump-vows-another-healthcare-vote-next-year-eyes-executive-order/

 

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MOPH prepares medical units for royal cremation

 

NONTHABURI, 28 September 2017 (NNT) – The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has prepared medical units to serve the general public during the Royal Cremation. 

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/980183-royal-cremation-of-the-late-king-bhumibol-adulyadej-is-set-on-october-26/?do=findComment&comment=12310936

 

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Europol: Ransomware top threat in 2017 cybercrime “epidemic”

BY REUTERS

 

REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/Illustration/Files

 

THE HAGUE (Reuters) – Ransomware eclipsed most other forms of cybercrime as on-line crime surged in 2017, European policing agency Europol said on Wednesday, citing high-profile attacks such as “WannaCry” that reached millions of computers.

 

Full story:  http://tech.thaivisa.com/europol-ransomware-top-threat-2017-cybercrime-epidemic/24580/

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Chonburi-Pattaya motorway to apply closed system for toll collection early next year

 

 

CHONBURI, 28th September 2017 (NNT) – The Department of Highways will apply a closed system for toll collection on Chonburi-Pattaya motorway. 

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004509-chonburi-pattaya-motorway-to-apply-closed-system-for-toll-collection-early-next-year/

 

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PM prepared for visit to US

 

 

BANGKOK, 28 September 2017 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has begun preparing for his official visit to the United States to discuss security and economic issues as well as regional matters. 

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004510-pm-prayut-prepared-for-visit-to-us/

 

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Prayut says Yingluck in Dubai now

By The Nation

 

 

Fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra is now in Dubai, Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha disclosed on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004511-prayut-says-yingluck-in-dubai-now/