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Corruption! Rural development fund officer suspected of fraud

 

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A group of relatives in Suphanburi have gone to the Thai media after someone presented fake documents to get 400,000 baht from a development fund to help women find new employment.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037368-corruption-rural-development-fund-officer-suspected-of-fraud/

 

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Iraq's Sunnis voting without hope in first election since Islamic State

By Ahmed Aboulenein and Raya Jalabi

 

An Iraqi student walks past a school wall covered with drawings showing how Islamic State militants executed their prisoners in Mosul, Iraq April 30, 2018. Picture taken April 30, 2018. REUTERS/Ari Jalal TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

 

TIKRIT/MOSUL, Iraq (Reuters) - At the gates of Tikrit under a giant billboard of a Shi'ite militia commander, hundreds of Iraqi Sunni Arabs wait in the scorching sun for hours to be searched before being let into the city that was once the power base of Saddam Hussein.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037369-iraqs-sunnis-voting-without-hope-in-first-election-since-islamic-state/

 

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Less than 1 in 3 Americans support U.S. pullout from Iran deal

By Chris Kahn

 

U.S. President Donald Trump signs a proclamation declaring his intention to withdraw from the JCPOA Iran nuclear agreement in the Diplomatic Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., May 8, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Less than one in three Americans agrees with President Donald Trump's decision to pull the United States out of an agreement to limit Iran's nuclear programme, according to a Reuters/Ipsos national opinion poll released on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037372-less-than-1-in-3-americans-support-us-pullout-from-iran-deal/

 

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Foreigner joins villagers in smelly stork poo protest!

 

Pictures (2): INN

 

There are many reasons why foreigners residing in Thai villagers both love and sometimes hate the experience.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037373-foreigner-joins-villagers-in-smelly-stork-poo-protest/

 

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Choking driver smashes into roadside phad thai shop in Chumpon

By The Nation

 

 

A driver choking on a pill lost control of his pickup truck, which smashed a phad thai shop on popular food street in Chumphon, severely injuring the food vendor, police said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037374-choking-driver-smashes-into-roadside-phad-thai-shop-in-chumpon/

 

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Video: Road rage - what did Benz driver have in his hand as he confronts fellow motorist?

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Dash cam footage from a main road in Bangkok showed a Mercedes-Benz driver advance on another motorist carrying something in his hand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037376-video-road-rage-what-did-benz-driver-have-in-his-hand-as-he-confronts-fellow-motorist/

 

 

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Video: It's not the sharks that are the problem - human litter scaring away the foreign tourists!

 

Picture: Manger Online

 

Manager were called in to investigate after tourists complained that a Chantaburi beach was filthy again.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037377-video-its-not-the-sharks-that-are-the-problem-human-litter-scaring-away-the-foreign-tourists/

 

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Swedish man, 58, dies in eight-storey Patong plunge

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Patong Police investigate the scene yesterday afternoon. Photo: Patong Police

 

PHUKET: A man died after a fall from an eighth-floor apartment balcony in Patong

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037364-swedish-man-dies-after-allegedly-jumping-from-8th-floor-of-a-phuket-hotel/?do=findComment&comment=12967749

 

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Hawaii volcano erupts again, prompting new evacuations

By Terray Sylvester

 

Lava is seen from a fissure appearing behind a resident's backyard in Puna, Hawaii, U.S. in this still frame taken from May 6, 2018 video obtained from social media. KEITH BROCK/Social Media via REUTERS

 

PAHOA, Hawaii (Reuters) - The Kilauea volcano erupted again on Tuesday, spewing toxic gases out of two new vents and prompting authorities to call for an immediate evacuation of residents from a second neighborhood on the Big Island.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037378-hawaii-volcano-erupts-again-prompting-new-evacuations/

 

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Schweinehund! Thief makes off with 200,000 baht worth of German's valuables

 

Pictures (2): Simachon News

 

Pattaya police were called to the Diamond Suites Resort and Condominium earlier this morning after a thief (or thieves) removed a safe containing many valuables.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037381-schweinehund-thief-makes-off-with-200000-baht-worth-of-germans-valuables/

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Malaysians vote in toughest election yet for ruling coalition

By Fathin Ungku and Liz Lee

 

People line up to vote during the general election in Alor Setar, Malaysia, May 9, 2018. REUTERS/Lai Seng Sin

 

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysians began voting on Wednesday in what is likely to be the country's closest-fought general election, with Prime Minister Najib Razak's coalition pitted against a resurgent opposition steered by 92-year-old former leader Mahathir Mohamad.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037385-malaysians-vote-in-toughest-election-yet-for-ruling-coalition/

 

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Alcohol test not standard for drivers in serious Phuket accidents

The Phuket News

 

A bottle of Hong Thong Thai whiskey was found in the cab of the pickup truck at the scene. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Tha Chatchai Police today confirmed that they do not test drivers involved in serious accidents for alcohol or other substances as standard procedure.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037386-alcohol-test-not-standard-for-drivers-in-serious-phuket-accidents/

 

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U.S. officials observe Thailand’s solutions to labor problems in fishing sector

 

FILE photo

 

SAMUT SAKHON, 8th May 2018 (NNT) - Executives of Customs and Immigration offices of the U.S. have visited the Samut Sakhon Fish Marketing Organization to inspect the Thai government’s solutions to human trafficking in the fishing industry. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037387-us-officials-observe-thailand’s-solutions-to-labor-problems-in-fishing-sector/

 

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China, Japan and South Korea highlight unity amid North Korea moves

By Nobuhiro Kubo and Kiyoshi Takenaka

 

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, South Korea's President Moon Jae-in and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang attend the 6th JAPAN-CHINA-KOREA Business Summit in Tokyo, Japan May 9, 2018. REUTERS/Toru Hanai

 

TOKYO (Reuters) - The leaders of China, Japan and South Korea met in Tokyo on Wednesday in a powerful gesture of solidarity against the backdrop of historic diplomatic moves by North Korea and a push for the isolated country to give up its nuclear weapons.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037388-china-japan-and-south-korea-highlight-unity-amid-north-korea-moves/

 

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PM says no political agenda behind Cabinet retreats

 

FILE photo

 

BURIRAM, 9th May 2018 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has spoken to reporters following the Cabinet retreat to the lower northeastern region, saying that the visit was not in preparation for the coming general election but was part of his ongoing mission to meet with citizens across the nation. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037390-pm-prayut-says-no-political-agenda-behind-cabinet-retreats/

 

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600 Ghosts Busted In Southern Thailand

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

Shamans burn piles of hell money Tuesday to attract hordes of spirits killed on Krabi province’s roads.

 

KRABI — While the latest crackdown on foreigners working illegallycontinues, another large-scale operation is underway in the southern region: finding and capturing errant souls.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037393-600-ghosts-busted-in-southern-thailand/

 

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No you can’t, BNK48 tells singer ‘Can’ Nayika

By The Nation

 

The girl group had made headlines late last month when they met with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha at the Government House in Bangkok, for a public relations event to promote the launch of Happy Family Radio FM 105.

 

Nayika “Can” Srinian, a 20-year-old member of the Thai idol group BNK48, a sister group of Japan’s all-girl singing ensemble AKB48, has been suspended from duties for one month for breaching her employment contract.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037394-no-you-can’t-bnk48-tells-singer-‘can’-nayika/

 

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North Korean leader Kim visits China, meets President Xi

By Michael Martina and Heekyong Yang

 

Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meet in Dalian, Liaoning province, China in this picture released by Xinhua on May 8, 2018. Xie Huanchi/Xinhua via REUTERS

 

BEIJING/SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited China and met President Xi Jinping, state media of both countries said on Tuesday, their second encounter in two months in a flurry of diplomatic engagement that has eased tensions on the Korean peninsula.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037397-north-korean-leader-kim-visits-china-meets-president-xi/

 

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Pompeo, in North Korea, to return with detained Americans: S.Korean official

By Christine Kim

 

FILE PHOTO: A combination photo shows Mike Pompeo (L) in Washington, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C) in Pyongyang, North Korea and U.S. President Donald Trump (R), in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., respectively from Reuters files. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas (L) & KCNA handout via Reuters & Kevin Lamarque (R)

 

SEOUL (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected to return from North Korea with three American detainees, as well as details of an upcoming summit between leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump, a South Korean official said on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037353-pompeo-heads-back-to-north-korea-trump-cites-hope-for-detainees/?do=findComment&comment=12968199

 

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Chalong Hospital ‘phase one’ expected to be ready this November

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

  

The first section of the Chalong Hospital is expected to be fully operational in time for this year’s high-season.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037401-chalong-hospital-‘phase-one’-expected-to-be-ready-this-november/

 

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Nigerian man arrested with cocaine in Thalang

Police say Kyran 'panicked' and failed to produce his Kingdom of Thailand entry documents

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

  

A team of the Thalang Police today (May 9) have arrested a 32 year old Nigerian man, Emeh Tobechukwu Kyran. He was arrested at a checkpoint on Thapkrasattri Road southbound in front of Thalang Police Station at 2.30am this morning. He was found cocaine with totaling 44.7grams.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037413-nigerian-man-arrested-with-cocaine-in-thalang/

 

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Report of foreigner in surf danger highlights Phuket’s lifeguard, beach rescue crisis

The Phuket News

 

The DDPM Cherng Talay speedboat rescue team are doing the best they can, but admit they are not skilled for rescuing people from strong surf at the beaches. Photo: DDPM Cherng Talay

 

PHUKET: A report of a foreign man missing in the water at Layan Beach yesterday afternoon has shone a bright light on the critical need for trained lifeguards to patrol Phuket’s beaches and for rescue teams to receive proper training in how to handle such reports and act accordingly.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037419-report-of-foreigner-in-surf-danger-highlights-phuket’s-lifeguard-beach-rescue-crisis/

 

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19 political groups given permission to convene meetings

 

BANGKOK, 9th May 2018 (NNT) - The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has allowed 19 political groups to convene meetings, in preparation for the re-establishment of political parties. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037429-19-political-groups-given-permission-to-convene-meetings/

 

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Six killed in clashes between police and Islamists at Indonesia jail: officials

 

A group of mobile brigade policemen patrol near an armoured car at the Mobile Police Brigade (Brimob) headquarters in Depok, south of Jakarta, Indonesia, May 9, 2018. REUTERS/Beawiharta

 

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Six people were killed in clashes between Indonesian police and Islamist militant prisoners at a high-security jail on the outskirts of the capital, Jakarta, two security sources said on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037432-six-killed-in-clashes-between-police-and-islamists-at-indonesia-jail-officials/

 

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Android P: Here’s how you can download the new version of Android before anyone else

BY STAFF WRITER

 

 

Google has revealed more details about the next version of its mobile operating system, dubbed Android P.

 

Full story: https://tech.thaivisa.com/28643-2/28643/

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France says Iran deal 'not dead', Macron to contact Rouhani

 

A combination of file photos showing French President Emmanuel Macron attending a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, May 23, 2017, and Iran President Hassan Rouhani looking on at the Campidoglio palace in Rome, Italy, January 25, 2016. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer/Alessandro Bianchi/File Photos

 

PARIS (Reuters) - France's foreign minister said on Wednesday the Iran deal was not dead despite U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to pull out, and French President Emmanuel Macron would speak to his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani later in the day.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037438-france-says-iran-deal-not-dead-macron-to-contact-rouhani/

 

 

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BMTA fines partner over bus blaze

By The Nation

 

 

The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has fined one of its partners over fire in a bus that caused a public scare on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037440-bmta-fines-partner-over-bus-blaze/

 

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Thailand Moves to Enable Seizure of Crypto Assets

 

Police show off computers, cash, sports cars and other assets they seized from AlphaBay founder Alexandre Cazes on July 24.

 

BANGKOK — A government official said Wednesday it’s looking to allow law enforcement to confiscate the cryptocurrency of those involved in serious crimes.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037448-thailand-moves-to-enable-seizure-of-crypto-assets/

 

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Summer Storms Damage Homes and Uproot Trees in Doi Tao

by CityNews

 

 

CityNews – Summer storm hits Doi Tao, uprooting trees and damaging homes.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037456-summer-storms-damage-homes-and-uproot-trees-in-doi-tao/

 

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Fake Police Officers Extorting Shop Owners in Hang Dong Investigated

by CityNews

 

 

CityNews – A group of men claiming to be police officers have been fining shop owners and asking for monthly ‘protection fees’ in Hang Dong.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1037459-fake-police-officers-extorting-shop-owners-in-hang-dong-investigated/