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BREAKING

 

Several people killed by vehicle on New York City bike path

By Gina Cherelus and Jonathan Allen

 

Emergency crews attend the scene of an alleged shooting incident on West Street in Manhattan, New York, U.S., October 31 2017. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Several people were killed and numerous others injured in New York City on Tuesday afternoon after a vehicle drove down a bike path that runs alongside the Hudson River in Manhattan, police said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009256-several-people-killed-by-vehicle-on-new-york-city-bike-path/

 

 

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Video: Berserk taxi driver - all this and just a 400 baht slap on the wrist

 

 

A six minute dash cam video showed an out of control taxi driver repeatedly trying to slam his cab into another motorist.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009231-video-berserk-taxi-driver-all-this-and-just-a-400-baht-slap-on-the-wrist/

 

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Videos: Man chases "thief who stole his mum's car"

 

 

The world of social media was enthralled by a highway drama that took place in Bangkok showing a chase of an alleged thief.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009232-videos-man-chases-thief-who-stole-his-mums-car/

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PM refuses to confirm end to political gathering ban

By WASAMON AUDJARIN 
THE NATION

 

PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha

 

PREMIER SAYS PARTIES HAVE BEEN ‘DOING THEIR THINGS’ FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS

PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday refused to reveal when the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) would lift its ban on political gatherings, which has prevented political parties from making official moves since the 2014 coup. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009259-pm-prayut-refuses-to-confirm-end-to-political-gathering-ban/

 

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Prosecutors to seek review of two acquittals in rice-pledging case

By THE NATION

 

Boongsong Teriyapirom

 

PUBLIC PROSECUTORS will soon finalise key legal points in an effort to seek a review of court verdicts on two criminal cases concerning the previous government’s rice-pledging scheme and fake government-to-government rice export deals.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009260-prosecutors-to-seek-review-of-two-acquittals-in-rice-pledging-case/

 

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Normal UK immigration rules for Yingluck: Don

By WASAMON AUDJARINT 
THE NATION

 

Yingluck Shinawatra

 

THAI GOVT TOLD NO POLITICAL ASYLUM INVOLVED FOR FORMER PM, ALTHOUGH HER LOCATION UNCONFIRMED

THE UNITED Kingdom has informed Thailand that if former premier Yingluck Shinawatra went to stay in the country, it would not involve political asylum, Thai Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pramudwinai said yesterday. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009261-normal-uk-immigration-rules-for-yingluck-don/

 

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Forest crime suppression forces determined to nab transnational Siamese rosewood logging gang

By The Nation

 

 

Integrated forces for suppressing forest crime under the Forest Protecting Operation Centre have expanded an investigation in a bid to nab a transnational Phayung (Siamese rosewood) logging gang, believed to be the largest of its kind.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009262-forest-crime-suppression-forces-determined-to-nab-transnational-siamese-rosewood-logging-gang/

 

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King Rama IX to be honoured with seventh historical ‘The Great’ designation

By The Nation

 

 

THE GOVERNMENT is in the process of honouring HM the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej with the prestigious designation of “The Great”.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009263-king-rama-ix-to-be-honoured-with-seventh-historical-‘the-great’-designation/

 

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New national water agency working on Bt50-billion canal projects

By The Nation

 

A soldier hands out relief items to flood victims in Suphan Buri’s Bang Pla Ma district yesterday. As floodwaters exceeded 10 metres, the house has been marooned and officials can only reach residents in the area by boat.

 

THE NEWLY established National Water Resources Management Office will consider several multi-billion-baht canal projects.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009264-new-national-water-agency-working-on-bt50-billion-canal-projects/

 

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Royal Crematorium exhibition to open tomorrow

By PHATARAWADEE PHATARANAWIK 
THE NATION

 

 

IN A MUCH-ANTICIPATED move, the Royal Crematorium ceremonial grounds at Sanam Luang will open to the public tomorrow at 8am after Her Royal Highness Maha Chakri Sirindhorn officiates at the opening of an exhibition in honour of her father, the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, at 7am.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009265-royal-crematorium-exhibition-to-open-thursday-2-nov/

 

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Prayut mulls sweeteners for year-end shopping stimulus

By  THE NATION 

 

 

THE government is considering the reintroduction of a year-end retail stimulus scheme that enables shoppers to enjoy tax deductions on purchases.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009266-prayut-mulls-sweeteners-for-year-end-shopping-stimulus/

 

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EDITORIAL

Nothing gained in hounding the Shinawatras

By The Nation

 

The pursuit of Yingluck is a sideshow, a distraction from the slow and quiet murder of democracy in Thailand

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009267-nothing-gained-in-hounding-the-shinawatras/

 

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Pattaya Loy Krathong Festival 2560/2017

By Nnkhiaokam -

 

  

Pattaya Loy Krathong Festival 2560/2017

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009268-pattaya-loy-krathong-festival-25602017/

 

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Phuket prepares for heavy rains, expected later this week

There will be downpours in many areas in Phuket and other provinces in the south from today until Friday, according to the TMD forecast.

By Nattha Thepbamrung and Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

  

Following the weather forecasts predicting downpours and strong waves from today (October 31) until the end of the week (November 3), Phuket Governor Plodthong chaired a meeting today involving all departments to get ready for possible flooding, especially in the areas prone to regular flooding when there’s heavy rain.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009269-phuket-prepares-for-heavy-rains-expected-later-this-week/

 

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Leader of 2014 protest at Energy Ministry given suspended jailterm

By Thai PBS

 

 

A medical doctor who led protesters in the illegal occupation of the Energy Ministry’s premise in 2014 was given an eight-month suspended jailterm by the Criminal Court on Tuesday (Oct 31).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009270-leader-of-2014-protest-at-energy-ministry-given-suspended-jailterm/

 

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New legislation Smoke-Free along the beach

 

 

BANGKOK, 1 November 2017 (NNT) - Thailand’s Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, part of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, has signed an MOU with other public and private sector members to solve the problem of cigarette butts littering the country’s beaches.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009271-new-legislation-smoke-free-along-the-beach/

 

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PM Prayut praises vocational students for meeting labor market needs

 

BANGKOK, 1 November 2017 (NNT) - The Prime Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha has affirmed that the government is ready to develop education to produce graduates that meets the country’s labor needs. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009272-pm-prayut-praises-vocational-students-for-meeting-labor-market-needs/

 

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Ousted Catalan leader agrees to election, summoned to Madrid court

By Robert-Jan Bartunek and Raquel Castillo

 

Carles Puigdemont arrives for a news conference in Brussels, Belgium, October 31, 2017. REUTERS/Eric Vidal

 

BRUSSELS/MADRID (Reuters) - Catalonia's ousted leader Carles Puigdemont agreed on Tuesday to a snap election called by Spain's central government when it took control of the region to stop it breaking away, but he said the fight for independence would go on.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009274-ousted-catalan-leader-agrees-to-election-summoned-to-madrid-court/

 

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Kremlin says Russia not accused in U.S. case against ex-Trump aides

By Andrew Osborn

 

Former Trump 2016 campaign chairman Paul Manafort leaves U.S. Federal Court after being arraigned on twelve federal charges in the investigation into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election in Washington, U.S. October 30, 2017. REUTERS/James Lawler Duggan

 

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Tuesday that U.S. charges against President Donald Trump's former campaign manager Paul Manafort and another aide showed Moscow had been unfairly maligned in accusations that it meddled in last year's U.S. presidential election.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009275-kremlin-says-russia-not-accused-in-us-case-against-ex-trump-aides/

 

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Trump will not visit DMZ during Asia trip: official

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump listens during a briefing on hurricane Harvey recovery efforts in Dallas, Texas, U.S, October 25, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will not go to the heavily fortified demilitarized zone (DMZ) on the border of North Korea and South Korea during his Asia trip, a senior administration official said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009276-trump-will-not-visit-dmz-during-asia-trip-official/

 

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UK opposition look to force government into publishing Brexit dossiers

 

Britain's opposition Labour Party leader, Jeremy Corbyn arrives at a meeting of the European Socialists and Democrats party (PES) ahead of a European Union summit in Brussels, Belgium, October 19, 2017. REUTERS/Yves Herman

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's opposition Labour party will attempt on Wednesday to force the government to release its assessment of the impact Brexit will have on 58 different sectors of the economy.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009277-uk-opposition-look-to-force-government-into-publishing-brexit-dossiers/

 

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Assad sets sights on Kurdish areas, risking new Syria conflict

By Tom Perry, Ellen Francis and Laila Bassam

 

FILE PHOTO: Syria's President Bashar al-Assad speaks during an interview with AFP news agency in Damascus, Syria in this handout picture provided by SANA on April 13, 2017. SANA/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

 

BEIRUT (Reuters) - With Islamic State near defeat in Syria, Damascus is setting its sights on territory held by Kurdish-led forces including eastern oil fields, risking a new confrontation that could draw the United States in more deeply and complicate Russian diplomacy.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009278-assad-sets-sights-on-kurdish-areas-risking-new-syria-conflict/

 

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Australian citizenship crisis threatens to engulf another lawmaker

 

The Australian Aboriginal flag flies from a mast behind a sign outside the main entrance to the High Court of Australia building in Canberra, Australia, October 16, 2017. REUTERS/David Gray

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - A citizenship crisis that has rocked Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's government could claim another high profile lawmaker, with the president of the Senate saying he will resign from parliament if found to be a dual national.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009279-australian-citizenship-crisis-threatens-to-engulf-another-lawmaker/

 

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As France emergency rule ends, Macron defends new anti-terrorism law

 

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France, October 31, 2017. REUTERS/Jean-Francois Badias/Pool

 

STRASBOURG/PARIS (Reuters) - President Emmanuel Macron defended new security legislation on Tuesday, saying Islamist militants still posed a serious threat to France as a two-year state of emergency comes to an end.

 

Source: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009280-as-france-emergency-rule-ends-macron-defends-new-anti-terrorism-law/

 

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Hua Hin Halloween revelers met the scary "guests" no one expected!

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Revelers at a party house in Hua Hin last night had some very unwanted Halloween gatecrashers.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009283-hua-hin-halloween-revelers-met-the-scary-guests-no-one-expected/

 

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"Which witch do you fancy boss?" - Special Branch chief makes Soi Cowboy Halloween visit

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

"Guest of Honor" at Soi Cowboy's Halloween celebrations last night was 191 chief Surachet Hakphan.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009284-which-witch-do-you-fancy-boss-special-branch-chief-makes-soi-cowboy-halloween-visit/

 

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Libyan coast guard intercepts nearly 300 migrants east of Tripoli

 

Migrants arrive at a naval base after they were rescued by Libyan coastguard, in Tripoli, Libya October 31, 2017. REUTERS/Ismail Zitouny

 

TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Libya's coastguard intercepted 299 migrants from sub-Saharan African countries on two rubber boats east of Tripoli on Thursday, officials said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009285-libyan-coast-guard-intercepts-nearly-300-migrants-east-of-tripoli/

 

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Exclusive - U.S. pursues direct diplomacy with North Korea despite Trump rejection

By Arshad Mohammed and Matt Spetalnick

 

FILE PHOTO - U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Policy Joseph Yun (R) answers questions from reporters following meeting with Japan and South Korea chief nuclear negotiators to talk about North Korean issues at the Iikura guest house in Tokyo, Japan April 25, 2017. REUTERS/Toru Yamanaka/Pool/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is quietly pursuing direct diplomacy with North Korea, a senior State Department official said on Tuesday, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's public assertion that such talks are a waste of time.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009286-exclusive-us-pursues-direct-diplomacy-with-north-korea-despite-trump-rejection/

 

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Tragic death of the Thai student who wanted to be white

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on the death of a fourth year student at a Chonburi university who was obsessed with white skin.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009287-tragic-death-of-the-thai-student-who-wanted-to-be-white/

 

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210,000 fake sunglasses found in raids in BKK

In a search with a warrant from the Intellectual Property and International Trade Court, DSI officials discovered about 210,000 fakes.

By Tanutam Thawan

 

  

The Department of Special Investigation has arrested a Chinese national and seized about 210,000 pairs of counterfeit eyeglasses of various name brand names in raids on three warehouses in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1009289-210000-fake-sunglasses-found-in-raids-in-bangkok/