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Official mourning period to end on October 30: Govt spokesman

By The Nation

 

Government spokesman Lt-General Sansern Kaewkamnerd

 

Government spokesman Lt-General Sansern Kaewkamnerd said on Saturday that the mourning period for the passing of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej will end on Monday, October 30.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008814-official-mourning-period-to-end-on-october-30-govt-spokesman/

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The week that was in Thailand news: A sense of foreboding – a personal reflection on a momentous week.

 

 

Great and ceremonial occasions of state are often times that inspire personal reflection.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008794-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-a-sense-of-foreboding-–-a-personal-reflection-on-a-momentous-week/

 

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Three Kalasin districts worry, dam near 2011 water levels

By The Nation

 

As the Chi River in Kalasin kept rising, provincial governor Kraisorn Kongchalard on Friday instructed officials to increase the height of sandbag flood barriers at risky spots and to keep a close watch in the three riverside districts of Rong Kham, Kamalasai and Khong Chai.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008829-three-kalasin-districts-worry-dam-near-2011-water-levels/

 

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Forest encroachers trying ‘new tricks’

By PIYAPORN WONGRAUNG 
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

RFD cheif Chonlatid recently inspects Phu Tab Berk along with his deputy, Athapol Charoenshunsa, and members of the department’s Phayak Prai taskforce. Courtersy of RFD

 

LAW REFORM, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REQUIRED TO ENSURE PRESERVATION OF FOREST LANDS, SAYS FORESTRY CHIEF

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008830-forest-encroachers-trying-‘new-tricks’/

 

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Floods still a problem in 17 provinces

By The Nation

 

File photo; Chao Phraya Dam in Chainat.

 

MORE THAN 112,800 families in 17 provinces are still affected by floods, the director-general of the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department, Chayapol Thitisak, said yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008831-floods-still-a-problem-in-17-provinces/

 

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PM thanks all people participating in royal cremation ceremony

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BANGKOK, 28 October 2017 (NNT) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha thanked all the people who participated in the grand royal cremation ceremony for His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008832-pm-thanks-all-people-participating-in-royal-cremation-ceremony/ 

 

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People still visit Royal Plaza and Grand Palace neighborhood to mourn for late King

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BANGKOK, 28 October 2017 (NNT) - Many people still visit Royal Plaza and the Grand Palace neighborhood to mourn the passing of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008833-people-still-visit-royal-plaza-and-grand-palace-neighborhood-to-mourn-for-late-king/

 

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Floods, welfare cards spur sales of canned fish

 

 

The current flooding and the government’s programme to stimulate consumption with welfare cards for low-income eaners have combined to spur sales of processed foods, especially canned fish, in the last quarter, said Thai Food Processors Association president Wisit Limluecha.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008834-floods-welfare-cards-spur-sales-of-canned-fish/

 

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Sacked Catalonia leader calls for opposition to Madrid's rule

By Jesús Aguado and Sonya Dowsett

 

Catalan President Carles Puigdemont gestures during a plenary session at the Catalan regional Parliament in Barcelona, Spain, October 27, 2017. REUTERS/Albert Gea

 

MADRID/BARCELONA (Reuters) - Sacked Catalonian president Carles Puigdemont on Saturday called for peaceful "democratic opposition" to the central government's takeover of the region following its unilateral declaration of independence from Spain.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008836-sacked-catalonia-leader-calls-for-opposition-to-madrids-rule/

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Bombs kill at least 17 people in Somali capital Mogadishu

By Abdi Sheikh

 

A general view shows the aftermath of a suicide car bomb explosion, at the gate of Naso Hablod Two Hotel in Hamarweyne district of Mogadishu, Somalia October 28, 2017. REUTERS/Feisal Omar

 

MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Two car bombs killed at least 17 people in Somalia's capital Mogadishu on Saturday, police said, two weeks after a huge truck bomb killed hundreds of civilians in the city.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008837-bombs-kill-at-least-17-people-in-somali-capital-mogadishu/

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Mattis, in Seoul, says U.S. can't accept nuclear North Korea

By Phil Stewart

 

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis (L) and South Korean Defense Minister Song Young-moo visit the truce village of Panmunjom, South Korea October 27, 2017. Yonhap/via REUTERS

 

SEOUL (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Saturday that he could not imagine United States ever accepting a nuclear North Korea, warning that its rapidly advancing nuclear and missile programs would undermine, not strengthen, its security.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008838-mattis-in-seoul-says-us-cant-accept-nuclear-north-korea/

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British navy sacks nuclear submariners over cocaine use

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's navy has fired nine sailors serving on a nuclear-armed submarine after they tested positive for using cocaine, the country's defence ministry said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008839-british-navy-sacks-nuclear-submariners-over-cocaine-use/

 

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U.S. service member killed in Afghanistan helicopter crash

 

KABUL (Reuters) - A U.S. military service member died as a result of injuries and six others were wounded after a helicopter crashed in Logar province south of the Afghan capital Kabul late on Friday, the NATO-led resolute Support mission said in a statement.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008840-us-service-member-killed-in-afghanistan-helicopter-crash/

 

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Leftists on cusp of power as weary Icelanders go to polls

By Elias Thorsson

 

Iceland's flags flutter next to the City Hall during a snap parliamentary election in Reykjavik, Iceland October 28, 2017. REUTERS/Geirix

 

REYKJAVIK (Reuters) - Angry over a string of political scandals, Icelanders may usher a long dominant centre-right party out of the exit door in national elections on Saturday, handing power to a charismatic centre-left opposition leader.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008841-leftists-on-cusp-of-power-as-weary-icelanders-go-to-polls/

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Motor racing - Vettel takes 50th pole with Hamilton third

By Alan Baldwin

 

Formula One F1 - Mexican Grand Prix 2017 - Mexico City, Mexico - October 28, 2017. Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel in action during practice. REUTERS/Henry Romero

 

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel seized his 50th Formula One pole position at the Mexican Grand Prix on Saturday with title rival Lewis Hamilton third on the grid and poised for a fourth world championship.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008842-motor-racing-vettel-takes-50th-pole-with-hamilton-third/

 

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Boxing - Joshua stops Takam in 10th to retain heavyweight crowns

 

Boxing - Anthony Joshua vs Carlos Takam - IBF & WBA World Heavyweight Titles - Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Britain - October 28, 2017 Anthony Joshua celebrates at the end of the fight as Carlos Takam looks dejected Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

 

CARDIFF (Reuters) - Britain's Anthony Joshua retained his IBF, WBA and IBO world heavyweight titles when he stopped bloodied challenger Carlos Takam in the 10th round in Cardiff on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008843-boxing-joshua-stops-takam-in-10th-to-retain-heavyweight-crowns/

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Foden brace helps England clinch maiden Under-17 World Cup

 

Soccer Football - FIFA Under 17 World Cup Final - England vs Spain - Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, India - October 28, 2017 England celebrate winning the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

 

(Reuters) - Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden struck twice as England came from behind to thrash European champions Spain 5-2 and clinch their maiden Under-17 World Cup title in Kolkata, India on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008844-foden-brace-helps-england-clinch-maiden-under-17-world-cup/

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Martial strike sinks Spurs at Old Trafford

By Simon Evans

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - October 28, 2017 Manchester United's Anthony Martial celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

 

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - MANCHESTER UNITED 1 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 0

 

Substitute Anthony Martial's 81st minute strike gave Manchester United a 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Saturday to keep them in touch with Premier League leaders Manchester City.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008846-martial-strike-sinks-spurs-at-old-trafford/

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Liverpool get back on track with win over Huddersfield

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool vs Huddersfield Town - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - October 28, 2017 Liverpool's Georginio Wijnaldum celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS/Phil Noble

 

(Reuters) - LIVERPOOL 3 HUDDERSFIELD TOWN 0

 

Liverpool put their recent Premier League frustrations behind them to breeze past Huddersfield Town 3-0 on Saturday with Daniel Sturridge's goal setting up the victory.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008848-liverpool-get-back-on-track-with-win-over-huddersfield/

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Zaha's last-gasp equaliser salvages draw for Palace against West Ham

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Crystal Palace vs West Ham United - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - October 28, 2017 Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Eddie Keogh

 

(Reuters) - CRYSTAL PALACE 2 WEST HAM UNITED 2

 

Winger Wilfried Zaha scored in the seventh minute of added time to salvage a 2-2 draw for Crystal Palace against West Ham United at Selhurst Park on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008849-zahas-last-gasp-equaliser-salvages-draw-for-palace-against-west-ham/

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Arsenal come from behind to beat Swansea 2-1

By Hugh Lawson

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal vs Swansea City - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - October 28, 2017 Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey celebrates scoring their second goal Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

 

(Reuters) - ARSENAL 2 SWANSEA CITY 1

 

Arsenal came from behind to beat Swansea City 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday as second-half goals from Sead Kolasinac and Aaron Ramsey saw off the injury-weakened visitors.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008850-arsenal-come-from-behind-to-beat-swansea-2-1/

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Stoke hold on to secure victory at Watford

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Watford vs Stoke City - Vicarage Road, Watford, Britain - October 28, 2017 Stoke City's Darren Fletcher celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Peter Nicholls

 

(Reuters) - WATFORD 0 STOKE CITY 1

 

Stoke upset the form book to earn a first Premier League away win of the season as they battled to a 1-0 victory over high-flying Watford at Vicarage Road on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008851-stoke-hold-on-to-secure-victory-at-watford/

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Relentless Man City stay clear at top with win at West Brom

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - West Bromwich Albion vs Manchester City - The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, Britain - October 28, 2017 Manchester City's Raheem Sterling scores their third goal REUTERS/Darren Staples

 

(Reuters) - WEST BROMWICH ALBION 2 MANCHESTER CITY 3

 

Manchester City earned another impressive victory in their record-equalling start to the season with a 3-2 win at West Bromwich Albion on Saturday that kept them five points clear at the top of the Premier League.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008852-relentless-man-city-stay-clear-at-top-with-win-at-west-brom/

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Soccer-Hazard earns Chelsea narrow victory at Bournemouth

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - October 28, 2017 Chelsea's Eden Hazard scores their first goal REUTERS/Toby Melville

 

(Reuters) - BOURNEMOUTH 0 CHELSEA 1

 

Eden Hazard's second-half strike proved enough for champions Chelsea to eke out a 1-0 Premier League victory at struggling Bournemouth on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008853-soccer-hazard-earns-chelsea-narrow-victory-at-bournemouth/

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To the final earthly rest

By Khetsirin Pholdhampalit 
The Sunday Nation

 

Cavalrymen of the King’s Guard will today lead the sixth and final funeral procession, transporting the royal ashes to the two temples.

 

The ashes of His Majesty King Bhumibol will be interred today at two historic Bangkok temples

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008855-to-the-final-earthly-rest/

 

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Jabra Elite Sport Upgrade review: These buds are for you

By Paisal Chuenprasaeng
The Nation

 

 

Jabra gets really ‘smart’ with Elite Sport Upgrade earbuds that know when they’re in your ears

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/jabra-elite-sport-upgrade-review-buds/25266/

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China develops rice that grows in salt water to feed 200 million people

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Scientists in China have developed a variety of rice that can be grown in salt water, which they say could create enough food for around 200 million people.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/25271-2/25271/

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Major new study proves the more you use Facebook the worse you feel

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

A new study has investigated the correlation between Facebook and happiness.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/major-new-study-proves-use-facebook-worse-feel/25274/

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King pays his respects to Royal Relics, makes merit for Father

By The SUNDAY NATION

 

 

FINAL CEREMONIES TODAY TO MARK THE END OF MOURNING PERIOD FOR BELOVED LATE MONARCH

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008856-king-pays-his-respects-to-royal-relics-makes-merit-for-father/

 

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Krabi to seek permission to keep Royal Crematorium replica

By The Nation

 

The Krabi provincial administration will seek permission from the Royal Household Bureau to keep the Royal Crematorium replica as a monument, a senior official said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1008857-krabi-to-seek-permission-to-keep-royal-crematorium-replica/