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PM thanks the rescue team for saving teen footballers

By The Nation

 

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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday thanked all party for the efforts to rescue 12 footballers and their coach as they were found alive inside the flooded Tham Luang cave.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1045912-pm-thanks-the-rescue-team-for-saving-teen-footballers/

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Medical team on its way to meet the survivors: Governor

By Thai PBS

 

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A happy Chiang Rai governor announced that all the 12 boys and their football coach who went missing inside Tham Luang cave since June 23 have been found alive at a spot about 400 metres from Pattaya Beach.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1045919-medical-team-on-its-way-to-meet-the-survivors-chiang-rai-governor/

 

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Neymar dazzles and disappoints as Brazil reaches World Cup quarters

Toby Davis

 

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SAMARA, Russia (Reuters) - Neymar barged his way into the World Cup limelight with a goal, an assist and another helping of histrionics as Brazil roared into the quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory over Mexico on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1045920-neymar-dazzles-and-disappoints-as-brazil-reaches-world-cup-quarters/

 

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Belgium snatches 3-2 win over Japan to set up Brazil clash

Julien Pretot

 

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ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (Reuters) - Belgium threw caution to the wind to reach the World Cup quarter-finals when substitute Nacer Chadli scored in the dying seconds as they beat spirited Japan 3-2 on Monday to set up a mouthwatering clash with five-time champions Brazil.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1045921-belgium-snatches-3-2-win-over-japan-to-set-up-brazil-clash/

 

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DSI to probe disappearance of Karen activist ‘Billy’ and encroachment in Trang national park

By THE NATION

 

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Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen

 

THE DEPARTMENT of Special Investigation (DSI) has launched probes into two high-profile cases – the 2014 disappearance of Phetchaburi’s Karen environmental activist Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen and influential groups allegedly encroaching on over 100 rai (16 hectares) of Trang’s Hat Chao Mai National Park.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1045922-dsi-to-probe-disappearance-of-karen-activist-‘billy’-and-encroachment-in-trang-national-park/

 

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Cave saga exposes the challenge of fake news

By KAS CHANWANPEN 
THE NATION

 

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Alternative news sources distort facts to grab public attention
 

WITH NEWS on the mission to rescue a dozen boys and their football coach in a cave in northern Thailand grabbing the nation’s attention, fake news, rumours and dramas are also poisoning the Internet, further burdening the people working in the area.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1045923-cave-saga-exposes-the-challenge-of-fake-news/

 

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Concern raised over health of youths due to harmful bacteria from cave bats

By THE NATION

 

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THOROUGH medical check-ups await the 12 young footballers and their coach as soon as they are rescued from the Chiang Rai cave after health experts expressed concern about the possible risk of contracting a virus from bats.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1045925-concern-raised-over-health-of-youths-due-to-harmful-bacteria-from-cave-bats/

 

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TIP upgrade offers little cause for pride

By The Nation

 

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The US recognises that Thailand is now better at tackling human trafficking, but clearly there’s room for improvement

 

The United States State Department’s decision to upgrade Thailand’s status in its latest Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report should not be interpreted as a pat on the back for the ruling military junta.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1045926-tip-upgrade-offers-little-cause-for-pride/

 

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Constitution expert Kanin dies at 71

By THE NATION

 

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FORMER CONSTITUTION drafter Kanin Boonsuwan has succumbed to cancer at the age of 71.

 

He died on Sunday night at home, after having earlier been treated at Chulabhorn Hospital. Kanin was an elected member of the Constitution Drafting Assembly, which wrote the highly praised “People’s Constitution” of 1997. The charter was regarded as one of the country’s most democratic.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1045927-constitution-expert-kanin-dies-at-71/

 

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Germany's Seehofer announces deal with Merkel, drops threat to quit

 

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German Christian Social Union (CSU) Interior Minister Horst Seehofer arrives for a meeting at the CDU headquarters in Berlin, Germany, July 2, 2018. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke

 

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's interior minister Horst Seehofer dropped his threat to quit after hours of talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats (CDU), saying the two conservative parties had the tightened border controls he was demanding.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1045928-germanys-seehofer-announces-deal-with-merkel-drops-threat-to-quit/

 

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Pompeo to leave for North Korea for nuclear talks on Thursday -White House

 

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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks during an event to unveil the 2018 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report at the State Department in Washington, U.S., June 28, 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will leave for North Korea on Thursday for talks on denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the White House said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1045929-pompeo-to-leave-for-north-korea-for-nuclear-talks-on-thursday-white-house/

 

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Trump, Lopez Obrador discuss immigration, trade during first call

By Stefanie Eschenbacher and David Alire Garcia

 

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Presidential candidate Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador gestures as he addresses supporters after polls closed in the presidential election, in Mexico City, Mexico July 2, 2018. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic

 

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexico's next leader, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador discussed immigration, trade and security issues in a phone call on Monday, the two mavericks beginning a dialogue amid strained relations between the neighbours.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1045930-trump-lopez-obrador-discuss-immigration-trade-during-first-call/

 

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Trump lawyer Cohen vows to defend himself, puts family first -ABC News

 

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U.S. President Donald Trump's personal lawyer Michael Cohen arrives at his hotel in New York City, U.S., June 20, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's longtime personal lawyer Michael Cohen vowed to defend himself and protect his family and country first if Trump or the president's legal team tried to discredit him, ABC News reported on Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1045931-trump-lawyer-cohen-vows-to-defend-himself-puts-family-first-abc-news/

 

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Harvey Weinstein charged with assaulting third woman

By Brendan Pierson

 

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Manhattan district attorney on Monday announced new criminal charges against film producer Harvey Weinstein, accusing him of sexually assaulting a third woman in addition to the two mentioned in earlier charges.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1045932-harvey-weinstein-charged-with-assaulting-third-woman/

 

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Senior Thai policeman praised after dramatic rescue of pregnant woman in burning Khon Kaen condo

 

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A senior Khon Kaen policeman who scaled the outside of a burning condominium building to rescue a heavily pregnant woman has been praised by his superiors.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1045933-senior-thai-policeman-praised-after-dramatic-rescue-of-pregnant-woman-in-burning-khon-kaen-condo/

 

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Harold's porn star ex turns to making money advertising football betting, say Thai cops

 

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The porn star wife of rich American businessman Harold Nesland is in hot water over allegations of promoting football betting.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1045934-harolds-porn-star-ex-turns-to-making-money-advertising-football-betting-say-thai-cops/

 

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The British heroes who were the first to find Thai boys missing in Tham Luang cave

 

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Richard Stanton, Robert Harper and John Volanthen

 

As Thailand wakes up to the incredible news of the rescue of 12 young footballers and their coach who had been trapped deep underground in the Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai, more information has been revealed of the British divers who have been credited with finding the group.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1045935-the-british-heroes-who-were-the-first-to-find-thai-boys-missing-in-tham-luang-cave/

 

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Female US military rescuer says there are many challenges ahead in cave rescue

 

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Manager quoted a Reuters report after they interviewed a female member of the US military team helping to rescue 12 football playing youngsters and their coach from the Chiang Rai cave.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1045936-female-us-military-rescuer-says-there-are-many-challenges-ahead-in-cave-rescue/

 

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Video: Tears of joy: Rescue worker breaks down as he speaks of spirit of cooperation

 

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Thai Rath posted a video of a tearful and thankful rescue worker after the happy news that the Mu Pa football team and their coach had been located in the Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai.

 

https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1045937-video-tears-of-joy-rescue-worker-breaks-down-as-he-speaks-of-spirit-of-cooperation/Full story: 

 

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Big Joke at the double! He's busting tailor, jewelry and rip off travel scams

Pictures: Thai Tourist Police Bureau

 

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The Thai Tourist Police Bureau reported that their star man - crime buster Pol Maj Gen Surachet Hakpal - led a large police operation in smashing gangs of touts and shop owners running scams involving jewelry, suits and tours.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1045938-big-joke-at-the-double-hes-busting-tailor-jewelry-and-rip-off-travel-scams/

 

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UPDATE:

 

Found alive on tenth day, Thai boys wait to be brought safely out of flooded cave

 

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A family member looks at a photo near Tham Luang cave complex, as members of under-16 soccer team and their coach have been found alive according to a local media's report in the northern province of Chiang Rai, Thailand, July 2, 2018. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Twelve boys and their soccer coach found alive after ten days trapped deep inside a flooded cave will have to bear their ordeal for longer while rescuers work out how to bring them safely out, the governor of Chiang Rai province said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1045935-the-british-heroes-who-were-the-first-to-find-thai-boys-missing-in-tham-luang-cave/?do=findComment&comment=13134907

 

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Leaving drink driving cases up to the police just isn't right, says key official

 

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The head of the Thai anti drink driving foundation has said that leaving drink driving cases up to the discretion of the police force is allowing guilty people to get away with the crime.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1045940-leaving-drink-driving-cases-up-to-the-police-just-isnt-right-says-key-official/

 

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BREAKING

 

Thai boys trapped in cave to be given 4 months of food and taught how to dive

 

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Twelve boys and their football coach who are trapped in the Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai will be given four months of food and taught how to dive.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1045943-thai-boys-trapped-in-cave-to-be-given-4-months-of-food-and-taught-how-to-dive/

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UPDATE:

 

Operation to rescue footballers a success but not over yet: governor

By Pratch Rujivanarom 
The Nation

 

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Operation to rescue footballers a success but not over yet: governor

 

The operation to rescue the 13 missing Mu Pa Academy football club members was a success, the head of the mission declared on Tuesday after all 13 members were found alive on Monday night on a ledge in the Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai province following a marathon search operation. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1045943-thai-boys-trapped-in-cave-to-be-given-4-months-of-food-and-taught-how-to-dive/?do=findComment&comment=13135070

 

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