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Thai arrested for robbing, injuring French businessman on Koh Samui

By The Nation

 

Police on Saturday arrested a man for allegedly robbing and injuring a French real estate developer on Koh Samui.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007990-thai-arrested-for-robbing-injuring-french-businessman-on-koh-samui/

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The week that was in Thailand news: Danger in Thailand – it’s all relative.

 

 

I have always felt safe in Thailand. Like any resident with several decades in the kingdom behind them I could regale you with stories to the contrary but when their sum total is considered it would be scant return for 35 years.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007975-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-danger-in-thailand-–-it’s-all-relative/

 

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Trat beaches prepare for tourists seeking multi-coloured jellyfish

By The Nation

 

Local fishermen in beach communities in Trat’s Mueang district are gearing up for the return of tourists in search of the multi-coloured moon jellyfish.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007996-trat-beaches-prepare-for-tourists-seeking-multi-coloured-jellyfish/

 

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Wild elephant died three days after being rescued from stream

 

 

The wild male elephant which was rescued from Khlong Chompoo in the Thung Salaeng Luang National Park in Phitsanulok’s Noen Maprang district and brought to the elephant hospital in Lampang for treatment has died, wildlife officials have confirmed.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007997-wild-elephant-died-three-days-after-being-rescued-from-stream/

 

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Chao Phraya River Basin flood situation ‘to be over by November’

By The Nation

 

Water overflows from Yom River floods many communities in Phitsanulok's Sam Ngam District on Saturday.

 

The flood situation in the Chao Phraya River basin will improve by November, the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) assured yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007998-chao-phraya-river-basin-flood-situation-‘to-be-over-by-november’/

 

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Funeral attendees urged to look after their health

By KASAMAKORN CHANWANPEN 
THE SUNDAY NATION 

 

A middle-aged woman is being taken to medical center near the the Mother Earth Squeezing Her Hair Statue after she collapses in the hot sun during the final rehearsal of the royal cremation yesterday.

 

DOCTORS SAY THEY ARE WELL PREPARED FOR ANY MEDICAL EMERGENCY AT CEREMONIES

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1007999-funeral-attendees-urged-to-look-after-their-health/

 

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Upper Thailand warned of thundershowers and sharp mercury drop

By The Nation

 

The Meteorological Department Saturday warned the people in upper Thailand to brace themselves for possible thundershowers, gusty winds and a sharp drop in temperature.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008001-upper-thailand-warned-of-thundershowers-and-sharp-mercury-drop/

 

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PM urges political parties to set their policies in line with NCPO’s National Strategy

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha called on all political parties to set their policies in line with his government’s 20-year National Strategy.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008002-pm-urges-political-parties-to-set-their-policies-in-line-with-ncpo’s-national-strategy/

 

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White House pays tribute to late King, sends delegation

By The Nation

 

File photo: US Defence Secretary James Mattis (AFP Photo)

 

President Donald Trump will send a delegation to attend the Royal Cremation Ceremony of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on October 26, the White House said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008003-white-house-pays-tribute-to-late-king-sends-delegation/

 

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THAI to close Larn Luang ticket office for Royal Funeral

By THE NATION 

 

Thai Airways International will close its ticket office at Larn Luang from October 25 to 27, so the front of the office can be a venue for the people to place funeral flowers as part of the Royal Cremation.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008004-thai-to-close-larn-luang-ticket-office-for-royal-funeral/

 

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Crowds flock to final rehearsal

By KUPLUTHAI PUNGKANON 
THE NATION 

 

HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn attends the final dress rehearsal of Royal procession at Sanam Luang ceremonial ground yesterday.

 

LAST PRACTICE OF PROCESSIONS ENSURES ALL IS IN READINESS FOR THIS WEEK’S ROYAL CREMATION OF KING RAMA IX

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008005-crowds-flock-to-final-rehearsal/

 

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Trump to release JFK files, subject to 'further information'

By David Brunnstrom

 

U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres (not pictured) for a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S., October 20, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that, subject to receipt of further information, he planned to allow the opening of long-secret files on the November 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy due for release next week.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008007-trump-to-release-jfk-files-subject-to-further-information/

 

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Critics urge WHO to reverse choice of Mugabe as goodwill envoy

By Stephanie Nebehay and Kate Kelland

 

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe addresses a meeting of his ruling ZANU PF party's youth league in Harare, Zimbabwe, October 7, 2017. REUTERS/Philimon Bulawayo

 

GENEVA/LONDON (Reuters) - The World Health Organisation (WHO) should overturn its decision to appoint Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe as a goodwill ambassador, global health leaders said on Saturday, describing the move as unjustifiable and wrong.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008008-critics-urge-who-to-reverse-choice-of-mugabe-as-goodwill-envoy/

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Madrid to impose direct rule in Catalonia to quash independence bid

By Julien Toyer and Sam Edwards

 

People wave placards which read "Freedom for the Jordis" and "We want them home" in Catalan during a demonstration organised by Catalan pro-independence movements ANC (Catalan National Assembly) and Omnium Cutural, following the imprisonment of their two leaders Jordi Sanchez and Jordi Cuixart, in Barcelona, Spain, October 21, 2017. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado

 

MADRID/BARCELONA (Reuters) - The Spanish government will impose direct rule on Catalonia, firing the regional government and forcing a new election, it said on Saturday, unprecedented steps that brought thousands of pro-independence protesters onto to the streets.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008009-madrid-to-impose-direct-rule-in-catalonia-to-quash-independence-bid/

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Billionaire Babis scores big in Czech election

By Jason Hovet and Robert Muller

 

The leader of ANO party Andrej Babis and his wife Monika arrive to cast their vote in parliamentary elections in Prague, Czech Republic October 20, 2017. REUTERS/David W Cerny

 

PRAGUE (Reuters) - Czech billionaire Andrej Babis won a thumping victory in Saturday's parliamentary election, giving the anti-establishment businessman facing fraud charges a strong mandate to cut taxes, lift public investment and fight immigration.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008010-billionaire-babis-scores-big-in-czech-election/

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German police rule out terrorism in Munich knife attack

By Ayhan Uyanik

 

German police officers guard the site where earlier a man injured several people in a knife attack in Munich, Germany, October 21, 2017.

 

MUNICH (Reuters) - German police ruled out a political or religious motive behind a knife attack in the city of Munich on Saturday and said a detained man suspected of injuring eight people had mental health problems.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008011-german-police-rule-out-terrorism-in-munich-knife-attack/

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Motor racing - Hamilton blasts to U.S. Grand Prix pole

By Alan Baldwin

 

Oct 21, 2017; Austin, TX, USA; Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton (44) of Great Britain during practice for the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

 

AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton pulverised the track record to claim pole position on Saturday ahead of a U.S. Grand Prix that could secure the Mercedes driver's fourth Formula One world championship.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008012-motor-racing-hamilton-blasts-to-us-grand-prix-pole/

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Chelsea withstand pressure to sink Watford

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea vs Watford - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - October 21, 2017 Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta celebrates scoring their third goal Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

 

(Reuters) - CHELSEA 4 WATFORD 2

 

Substitute Michy Batshuayi scored two second-half goals to help snatch a 4-2 victory for stuttering champions Chelsea against a lively Watford side in the Premier League on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008013-chelsea-withstand-pressure-to-sink-watford/

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Benitez happy as Newcastle edge out Palace

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - October 21, 2017 Crystal Palace's Andros Townsend in action with Newcastle United's Javi Manquillo REUTERS/Scott Heppell

 

(Reuters) - NEWCASTLE UNITED 1 CRYSTAL PALACE 0

 

A late header by substitute Mikel Merino gave Newcastle a 1-0 home win over bottom team Crystal Palace and left manager Rafa Benitez happy with their progress after a scrappy Premier League clash at St James's Park on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008014-benitez-happy-as-newcastle-edge-out-palace/

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Stanislas shines to end Bournemouth's away day woes

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Stoke City vs AFC Bournemouth - bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent, Britain - October 21, 2017 Bournemouth's Junior Stanislas celebrates with Lys Mousset after scoring their second goal from the penalty spot Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough

 

(Reuters) - STOKE CITY 1 BOURNEMOUTH 2

 

Winger Junior Stanislas was involved in two early goals as Bournemouth collected their first points on the road with a 2-1 victory over Stoke City in the Premier League on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008015-stanislas-shines-to-end-bournemouths-away-day-woes/

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Caretaker Appleton leads Leicester to 2-1 win over Swansea

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Swansea City vs Leicester City - Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Britain - October 21, 2017 Leicester City's Kasper Schmeichel, Wilfred Ndidi and Andy King celebrate after the match Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

 

(Reuters) - SWANSEA CITY 1 LEICESTER CITY 2

 

A Federico Fernandez own goal and a second-half strike by Shinji Okazaki gave Leicester City caretaker manager Michael Appleton a much-needed 2-1 win away to Swansea City in his first game in charge, lifting the Foxes out of the bottom three in the process.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008016-caretaker-appleton-leads-leicester-to-2-1-win-over-swansea/

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Huddersfield stun Manchester United

By Simon Evans

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Huddersfield Town vs Manchester United - John Smith's Stadium, Huddersfield, Britain - October 21, 2017 Huddersfield Town’s Jonas Lossl, Laurent Depoitre, Steve Mounie, Christopher Schindler and Mathias Jorgensen celebrate in front of the fans at the end of the match Action Images via Reuters/Ed Sykes

 

HUDDERSFIELD, England (Reuters) - - HUDDERSFIELD TOWN 2 MANCHESTER UNITED 1

 

Manchester United suffered their first defeat of the season with a shock 2-1 loss at promoted Huddersfield Town on Saturday, leaving them trailing leaders Manchester City by five points.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008018-huddersfield-stun-manchester-united/

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Aguero's milestone goal leads Man City to easy win

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City vs Burnley - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - October 21, 2017 Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus in action with Burnley's Ben Mee REUTERS/Phil Noble

 

(Reuters) - MANCHESTER CITY 3 BURNLEY 0

 

Manchester City moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League as Sergio Aguero's record-equalling strike set them on their way to a 3-0 win over Burnley at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008019-agueros-milestone-goal-leads-man-city-to-easy-win/

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Boufal solo effort for Saints stuns Albion

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - October 21, 2017 Southampton's Sofiane Boufal scores their first goal REUTERS/Peter Nicholls

 

(Reuters) - SOUTHAMPTON 1 WEST BROMWICH ALBION 0

 

Sofiane Boufal ran almost the length of the pitch to score a stunning 85th-minute goal at the St Mary's Stadium as Southampton beat West Bromwich Albion 1-0 in the Premier League on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008020-boufal-solo-effort-for-saints-stuns-albion/

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Japan voters to deliver verdict on PM Abe's nearly five-year rule

By Linda Sieg

 

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, gestures at an election campaign rally in Tokyo, Japan October 21, 2017. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

 

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese voters deliver their verdict on Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's nearly five years in power in an election on Sunday that will determine if he has the clout to push ahead with his cherished goal of revising the post-war, pacifist constitution.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008021-japan-voters-to-deliver-verdict-on-pm-abes-nearly-five-year-rule/

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Make Facebook less annoying with the handy tips

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Most of us love Facebook but we all have to admit that it can be annoying when we are met by endless dross that we aren’t interested in.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/make-facebook-less-annoying-handy-tips/25143/

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Car bomb kills 15 Afghan cadets, trainers outside Kabul military school

By Mirwais Harooni

 

KABUL (Reuters) - A suicide attacker rammed a car full of explosives into a bus leaving Afghanistan's top military training centre in Kabul on Saturday, killing at least 15 soldiers, including cadets and their trainers, officials said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008023-car-bomb-kills-15-afghan-cadets-trainers-outside-kabul-military-school/

 

 

 

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Militants attack Egypt police, dozens killed - sources

By Ahmed Mohamed Hassan and Ahmed Tolba

 

CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's security forces suffered one of their heaviest attacks after militants firing rockets and detonating explosives hit a police operation on Friday in the western desert, authorities and security sources said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008029-militants-attack-egypt-police-dozens-killed-sources/

 

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Biometric devices to be used to detect foreign criminals

 

 

The Immigration Police Bureau will soon use biometric devices to detect foreign criminals travelling to Thailand in the guise of tourists for criminal activities in Bangkok and other parts of the country, according to IPB acting commissioner Pol Lt Gen Suthipong Wongpin.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008051-biometric-devices-to-be-used-to-detect-foreign-criminals/

 

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Speed detectors not bought yet: Chayapol

 

 

The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department wants to buy laser speed detectors for effective enforcement of the law on speeding control, but the procurement process has not yet begun, said department director-general Chayapol Thitisak.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008053-speed-detectors-not-bought-yet-chayapol/