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Thai media comes out in support of government plans to stamp out "foreign mafia"

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Influential news media Thai Rath has thrown its support behind government plans to stamp out the activities of foreign mafia in key tourist destinations.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006186-thai-media-comes-out-in-support-of-government-plans-to-stamp-out-foreign-mafia/

 

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Old Thaksin cases could be revived retroactively, says Deputy PM

By The Nation

 

 

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam reiterated on Monday that he believes that the legal procedures against political office holders in criminal cases law could be applied retroactively against alleged wrongdoers, opening up the possibility that this could be applied to the outstanding cases against former PM Thaksin Shinawatra.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006147-old-thaksin-cases-could-be-revived-retroactively-says-deputy-pm/

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‘No more dumping in my klong,’ says Chalong Mayor

 

 

PHUKET:-- Chalong Mayor Samran Jindapol has urged local residents to stop dumping garbage in the small estuaries that feed into the well-known Klong Mudong canal on Phuket’s east coast, fouling the water and blocking the streams from emptying into Chalong Bay.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006146-‘no-more-dumping-in-my-klong’-says-chalong-mayor/

 

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Utter carnage! Gravel truck driver loses control smashing up 38 vehicles

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

A gravel truck out of control caused severe damage in Saraburi yesterday ramming into dozens of parked cars, pick-ups and motorcycles in one of the worst pile-ups of the year.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006187-utter-carnage-gravel-truck-driver-loses-control-smashing-up-38-vehicles/

 

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Thai police smash 700 million baht football betting ring

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

Police have made several arrests including 2 big investors running a huge trans-national football betting ring.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006188-thai-police-smash-700-million-baht-football-betting-ring/

 

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Lese majeste indictment proceeds against Sulak for King Naresuan comments

By THE NATION

 

Sulak Sivaraksa

 

POLICE YESTERDAY decided to proceed with the indictment of noted social critic Sulak Sivaraksa for allegedly violating the lese majeste law when he questioned whether King Naresuan’s famous elephant battle during the Ayutthaya Kingdom in the 16th century actually occurred.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006189-lese-majeste-indictment-proceeds-against-sulak-for-king-naresuan-comments/

 

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Political ban ‘here to stay’

By THE NATION

 

File photo: Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan

 

WISSANU URGES PATIENCE AHEAD OF ROYAL |CREMATION AS POLITICIANS EXPRESS WORRY

 

THE BAN on political activities will continue despite the promulgation of the political party organic law, the government and the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) have insisted.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006191-political-ban-‘here-to-stay’/

 

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Contamination rules out confirmation of Yingluck’s DNA being found in Camry

By The Nation

 

File photo: Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra

 

Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s DNA cannot be confirmed as matching DNA traces found in the Toyota Camry that allegedly took her to Sa Kaew province during her flight from the country on August 23, Deputy National Police Chief Pol General Srivara Ransibrahmanakul said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006193-contamination-rules-out-confirmation-of-yingluck’s-dna-being-found-in-camry/

 

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Convenience store chain urged to halt draught beer sales

By The Nation

 

 

Public Health Minister Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn on Monday urged a large convenience store chain not to sell draught beer.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006123-thai-public-health-min-to-consider-legal-action-against-convenience-stores-for-selling-draft-beer/?do=findComment&comment=12345656

 

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Thai business people allege they were duped by Myanmar scam promising Bt200m returns

By PIYANUCH TAMNUKASETCHAI 
THE NATION

 

 

SEVERAL THAI business people have filed complaints with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) alleging they were duped into investing Bt300 million in a Bt500-billion mega-project in Myanmar’s Mon state.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006195-thai-business-people-allege-they-were-duped-by-myanmar-scam-promising-bt200m-returns/

 

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River residents warned of impending flooding

By THE NATION

 

 

Reservoirs at maximum capacity and discharge will hit low lying areas.

THE GOVERNMENT has warned people living along the Chao Phraya and Chi rivers of impending flooding, as 19 dams in their regions are already filled to more than 80-per-cent capacity and the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) will release more water to prepare for further rainfall.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006196-river-residents-warned-of-impending-flooding/

 

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Viewing areas to open day before Royal Cremation

By THE NATION

 

Scaffolding is being removed from the Royal Crematorium, which is almost finished. The Royal Cremation Ceremonies for HM the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej will run from October 25 to 29.

 

PEOPLE who wish to witness first-hand the grand processions in honour of HM the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on the day of his Royal Cremation will probably have to move into designated areas at least one day in advance.

 

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=12345683

 

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Jail terms for three land officials in Phuket corruption case

By Piyanuch Thamnukasetchai 
The Nation

 

 

The Criminal Court on Monday handed down prison sentences to all three surviving offenders in the Phuket land-corruption case, while the Land Department was ordered to revoke the land deed at issue in the case.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006197-jail-terms-for-three-land-officials-in-phuket-corruption-case/

 

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Goal is to become a 'developed' country within 20 years

By   THE NATION 

 

Porametee

 

IN THE NEXT 30 years, THE THAI economy is targeted to expand by 4-5 percent per annum over the next 30 years, according to National Economic and Social Development Board.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006199-thailands-goal-is-to-become-a-developed-country-within-20-years/

 

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ICAO's lifting of red flag a significant turning point for Thailand : PM

By   THE NATION 

 

Arun Mishra, left, regional director of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Asia Pacific, join  hands with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday after the ICAO removed the red flag over  safety issues on Saturday.

 

THE THAI government said the country would regain confidence in her aviation standard, and Thai airlines are expected to add flights, after the UN International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) removed a red flag against Thailand over safety concerns.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006117-thailand-gets-aviation-safety-upgrade-airline-shares-jump/?do=findComment&comment=12345702

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Phuket International Airport domestic terminal ready for high season

“This coming high season, we have about 300 flights per day landing in Phuket with an estimated number of 50,000 passengers. There are 52 airlines in the airport, including 8 domestic and 36 international and 8 private airways."

By Nattha Thepbamrung and Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

  

The first phase of the renovated domestic terminal of Phuket International Airport will be ready on November 28, just in time for the tourism high season.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006201-phuket-international-airport-domestic-terminal-ready-for-high-season/

 

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Selling beer on tap provides easy access to health risk drink: Minister

By Thai PBS

 

 

Convenience stores should not sell draught beer on tap as doing so provides an easy access to an alcoholic drink hazardous to health regardless of legality, Public Health Minister Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn said on Monday (Oct 9).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006123-thai-public-health-min-to-consider-legal-action-against-convenience-stores-for-selling-draft-beer/?do=findComment&comment=12345726

 

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First batch of Chinese engineers to work in Thailand have passed written tests

By Thai PBS

 

 

The first batch of 77 Chinese engineers who are to work in Thailand on the Thai-Chinese high-speed train project have passed the theoretical tests jointly organized by the Council of Thai Engineers and the Council of Thai Architects in Tien Jin during September 22-25.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006105-first-77-chinese-engineers-get-ok-for-high-speed-railway/?do=findComment&comment=12345734

 

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'Ball in your court' - Britain, EU clash over next Brexit move

By Elizabeth Piper and Alastair Macdonald

 

FILE PHOTO: A lorry carrying caricatures of politicians is driven through the city on the opening day of the Conservative Party Conference, in Manchester, Britain October 1, 2017. REUTERS/Darren Staples/File Photo

 

LONDON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Britain and its European Union partners clashed on Monday over which side should make the next move to unblock Brexit talks, despite concerns they will miss a deadline for a divorce deal and that London is heading for a chaotic departure.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006203-ball-in-your-court-britain-eu-clash-over-next-brexit-move/

 

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North Korea's 'princess' now one of the secretive state's top policy makers

By Hyonhee Shin and Soyoung Kim

 

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his sister Kim Yo Jong attend an opening ceremony of a newly constructed residential complex in Ryomyong street in Pyongyang, North Korea April 13, 2017. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj/Files

 

SEOUL (Reuters) - The promotion of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's 28-year-old sister to the country's top decision-making body is a sign he is strengthening his position by drawing his most important people closer to the centre of power, experts and officials say.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006204-north-koreas-princess-now-one-of-the-secretive-states-top-policy-makers/

 

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Russia, China call for restraint after Trump comment on North Korea

 

U.S. President Donald Trump talks to the media on South Lawn of the White House in Washington before his departure to Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S., October 7, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

 

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia and China called for restraint on North Korea on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump warned over the weekend that "only one thing will work" in dealing with Pyongyang, hinting that military action was on his mind.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006205-russia-china-call-for-restraint-after-trump-comment-on-north-korea/

 

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Most Britons want May to lead through Brexit process - Telegraph

 

Britain's Prime Minister, Theresa May, leaves Downing Street in central London, Britain October 9, 2017. REUTERS/Toby Melville

 

(Reuters) - About six in ten people want British Prime Minister Theresa May to remain in her position until the Brexit process is completed, an ORB poll for the Telegraph showed on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006206-most-britons-want-may-to-lead-through-brexit-process-telegraph/

 

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One dead as thousands flee wildfires inCalifornia wine country

By Marc Vartabedian

 

A hospital and homes had to be evacauted overnight in northern California after fast-moving wildfires fanned by powerful winds raged through Napa and Sonoma counties.

 

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Reuters) - Wildfires fanned by strong winds swept through California's wine country on Monday after killing at least one person, forcing some 20,000 residents to flee, and destroying hundreds of homes and businesses.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006207-one-dead-as-thousands-flee-wildfires-incalifornia wine-country/

 

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Catalan leader under pressure to drop independence

By Sam Edwards and Jose Elías Rodríguez

 

Catalan President Carles Puigdemont at the Palau de la Generalitat, the regional government headquarters in Barcelona, Spain, October 6, 2017. REUTERS/Yves Herman

 

BARCELONA/MADRID (Reuters) - Catalonia's secessionist leader faced increased pressure on Monday to abandon plans to declare independence from Spain, with France and Germany expressing support for the country's unity.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006208-catalan-leader-under-pressure-to-drop-independence/

 

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Chairat to face disciplinary charge, but criminal charge dropped

By The Nation

 

Panurat Lakboon

 

The police will soon pursue a disciplinary charge, but no criminal charges, against the police officer who allegedly assisted ex-prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra to flee before hearing the court ruling in the negligence case against her in August.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006210-chairat-to-face-disciplinary-charge-but-criminal-charge-dropped/

 

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Melania Trump takes dim view of Ivana Trump's 'I'm first lady' comment

 

 

U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump host an event to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month at the White House in Washington, U.S., October 6, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Melania Trump had a message for U.S. President Donald Trump's first wife Ivana on Monday: Enough of the self-serving comments.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006212-melania-trump-takes-dim-view-of-ivana-trumps-im-first-lady-comment/

 

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U.N. assisting thousands of migrants in Libyan smuggling hub

By Aidan Lewis and Ahmed Elumami

 

Migrants walk to a detention center run by the interior ministry of Libya's eastern-based government, in Benghazi, Libya October 9, 2017. REUTERS/Esam Omran Al-Fetori

 

TUNIS/TRIPOLI (Reuters) - U.N. agencies said on Monday they were trying to provide urgent help to large numbers of migrants held and then stranded in the smuggling hub of Sabratha as rival factions battled for control of the city.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006214-un-assisting-thousands-of-migrants-in-libyan-smuggling-hub/

 

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Fighters on Raqqa front line brace for final showdown with Islamic State

By John Davison

 

A British volunteer fighter of Syrian Democratic Forces runs for cover to avoid sniper fire of Islamic State militants, at the frontline in Raqqa, Syria. REUTERS/Erik De Castro

 

RAQQA, Syria (Reuters) - In the gutted four-storey building that he and five other U.S.-backed fighters have turned into a frontline fortress, Babel can peer out at Islamic State positions just 150 metres away.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006216-fighters-on-raqqa-front-line-brace-for-final-showdown-with-islamic-state/

 

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Google uncovered Russia-backed ads on YouTube, Gmail – source

BY REUTERS 

By Dustin Volz

 

Image: REUTERS/Mike Blake

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Google has discovered Russian operatives spent tens of thousands of dollars on ads on its YouTube, Gmail and Google Search products in an effort to meddle in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, a person briefed on the company’s probe told Reuters on Monday.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/google-uncovered-russia-backed-ads-youtube-gmail-source/24873/

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What’s that smell? Secrets of famously pungent durian fruit revealed

By Will Dunham

 

FILE PHOTO: A boy carries a durian fruit at a durian market in Bangkok, Thailand on July 17, 2007. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Scientists have answered one of nature’s most pungent questions: what gives the world’s smelliest fruit its distinctive aroma.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1006221-what’s-that-smell-secrets-of-famously-pungent-durian-fruit-revealed/