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Cave updates: One of the Brit rescue team going home as Vietnam War era coms used to connect kids and their folks

 

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Thai media reported that one of the three British rescue team members at the Tham Luang cave will be going back to London on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046205-cave-updates-one-of-the-brit-rescue-team-going-home-as-vietnam-war-era-coms-used-to-connect-kids-and-their-folks/

 

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Former Malaysian PM Najib charged with criminal breach of trust

 

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Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak arrives in court in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia July 4, 2018. REUTERS/Lai Seng Sin

 

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was charged on Wednesday with three counts of criminal breach of trust and one count of using his position for gratification as part of a probe into missing money from state fund 1MDB.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046207-former-malaysian-pm-najib-charged-with-criminal-breach-of-trust/

 

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Big Joke announces more arrests in Malaysia call center case

 

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A further ten call center suspects comprising eight Thais and two Taiwanese nationals were taken into custody at the Thai/Malaysian at Sadao yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046208-big-joke-announces-more-arrests-in-malaysia-call-center-case/

 

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Timing of team’s discovery in cave was matter of luck: NYT

 

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File photo : John Volanthen (right) walks with Richard William Stanton during rescue operation in Chiang Rai province recently. They are two of three UK cave divers who came to Thailand to help find the missing Mu Pa Academy football team.

 

The British diver found the 12 missing boys and their assistant coach trapped inside Tham Luang cave because he ran out of a guiding rope, forcing him to the water’s surface, according to The New York Times.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046213-timing-of-team’s-discovery-in-cave-was-matter-of-luck-nyt/

 

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BTS customers late for work again on Wednesday morning

By The Nation

 

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Skytrain delays again struck commuters on Wednesday morning as BTS experienced a recurring problem with an automated traffic control signal error.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046215-bts-customers-late-for-work-again-on-wednesday-morning/

 

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Police save girl after father threatens murder-suicide in Facebook Live broadcast

By The Nation

 

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Hat Yai police stormed into a house to save a three-year-old girl from her father, who threatened to hang her and himself in a Facebook Live broadcast on Tuesday night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046217-hat-yai-police-save-girl-after-father-threatens-murder-suicide-in-facebook-live-broadcast/

 

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Trapped boys could be rescued THIS WEEK, says Chiang Rai governor

 

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FILE PHOTO: Governor of Chiang Rai province Narongsak Osottanakorn, addresses journalists near the Tham Luang cave complex. Reuters: Soe Zeya Tun

 

The twelve young footballers and their coach who remain trapped in the Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai could be evacuated this week, according to Chiang Rai governor Narongsak Osottanakorn.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046220-trapped-boys-could-be-rescued-this-week-says-chiang-rai-governor/

 

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’Central Patong’ project rises in Phuket

The Phuket News

 

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The foundation stone ceremony was held at the Central Patong site last Friday (June 29). Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: Construction of the quietly-under-construction “Central Patong” shopping mall in the heart of Phuket’s busiest tourism town is slated to be complete by year’s end with hopes that the new mall will be open in time for the new year, a source has told The Phuket News.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046223-’central-patong’-project-rises-in-phuket/

 

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Kathu Culture Street Festival coming July 27-29

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

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The tenth annual Kathu Culture Street Festival will take place July 27-29 and will be held on Wichit Songkhram Road, showcasing the cultural heritage of one of Phuket’s oldest and most vibrant communities.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046224-kathu-culture-street-festival-coming-july-27-29/

 

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In landmark ruling, Hong Kong court grants British lesbian right to spousal visa

By Venus Wu

 

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FILE PHOTO - Participants march with a banner with rainbow colours during the annual pride parade in Hong Kong, China, November 7, 2015. REUTERS/Bobby Yip/File Photo

 

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong's top court ruled on Wednesday that a British lesbian should be granted a spousal visa, upholding a lower court's decision, in a landmark judgment that could open the door for expatriates' same-sex partners to move to the financial hub.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046226-in-landmark-ruling-hong-kong-court-grants-british-lesbian-right-to-spousal-visa/

 

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Parents in tears watching Navy SEALS video of boys

By The Nation

 

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Parents of the boys trapped in the Chiang Rai cave shed tears of joy and relief on Wednesday morning as they watched a video of them being treated for minor injuries.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046178-new-video-shows-boys-in-good-spirits-inside-tham-luang-cave/?do=findComment&comment=13138644

 

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Ex-Con Accused Of Stealing Temple Donations

By Punsita Ritthikarn, Contributor

 

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Dejdamrong Jomthank sits on the floor Tuesday during a police reenactment at Wat Nong Waeng in Khon Kaen.

 

KHON KAEN — Police on Tuesday arrested a 21-year-old former convict accused of stealing donations from Buddhist temples after months on the run.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046229-ex-con-accused-of-stealing-temple-donations-in-khon-kaen/

 

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“Don’t lose hope” - Chilean mine survivor

By Thai PBS

 

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One of the 33 Chilean miners rescued after 70 days underground in 2010 has urged the trapped  young Thai footballers to hold firm in the belief that they will survive their ordeal, according to The Telegraph.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046230-“dont-lose-hope”-chilean-mine-survivor-urges-trapped-thai-footballers/

 

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Ease boys back into normal life, psychiatrist advises

By The Nation

 

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A psychiatrist who specialises in child and adolescent issues offered guidelines on Wednesday by which the 12 young footballers trapped in the Chiang Rai cave can avoid lingering trauma over their ordeal.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046220-trapped-boys-could-be-rescued-this-week-says-chiang-rai-governor/?do=findComment&comment=13138745

 

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Routine checkpoint nets dealer with 1,400 meth pills, 100g of ice

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

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Nipon Duangchoo, 37, was acting suspiciously, said police, prompting them to search him. Photo: Kathu Police

 

PHUKET: Kathu Police yesterday arrested a man found carrying more than 1,400 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and more than 100 grams of crystal meth (ya ice) during a routine stop at a police checkpoint.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046238-routine-checkpoint-nets-dealer-with-1400-meth-pills-100g-of-ice/

 

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His Majesty sends morale-boosting message to rescuers seeking to evacuate footballers

By The Nation

 

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His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn on Tuesday sent his moral support to those working to extract footballers found alive but weak on Monday night deep in the Tham Luang cave.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046197-hm-the-king-asks-government-to-treat-foreign-rescuers-as-his-personal-guests/?do=findComment&comment=13138967

 

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French minister calls for calm after night of violence in Nantes

 

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French Justice Minister Nicole Belloubet attends the questions to the government session at the National Assembly in Paris, June 13, 2018. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/Files

 

NANTES, France (Reuters) - The French government on Wednesday called for calm after police in the western city of Nantes clashed overnight with protestors rioting over the death of a young driver who had tried to avoid a checkpoint and was shot by an officer.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046240-french-minister-calls-for-calm-after-night-of-violence-in-nantes/

 

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Pro-Brexit campaign group may have broken spending rules, former CEO says

 

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A supporter attends a Vote Leave event outside the Chelsea Flower Show in London, Britain May 28, 2016. REUTERS/Neil Hall/Files

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Electoral Commission is preparing to find the official campaign to leave the European Union guilty of breaking election law during the 2016 referendum, according to the former chief executive of the group.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046242-pro-brexit-campaign-group-may-have-broken-spending-rules-former-ceo-says/

 

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Fluctuations in the Baht have little impact on economy

 

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BANGKOK, 4th July 2018 (NNT) - The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is showing no concerns over the fluctuations of the Thai Baht as Thailand holds sufficient foreign reserves to safeguard the economy against the occasional outflow of foreign capital. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046255-fluctuations-in-the-baht-have-little-impact-on-economy/

 

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Tourist Police seeks tighter visa screening of Ugandans, Nigerians

By The Nation

 

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Police will propose tighter visa screening of Ugandans and Nigerians after another two Ugandans were arrested on charges of romance scamming, a senior police officer said on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046259-thai-tourist-police-seeks-tighter-visa-screening-of-ugandans-nigerians/

 

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Min of Tourism and Sports improves tourism statistics data collection

 

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BANGKOK, 4th July 2018 (NNT)- The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has held a seminar on tourism statistical development to align the management of tourism statistics with global standards. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046261-min-of-tourism-and-sports-improves-tourism-statistics-data-collection/

 

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Monk Who Predicted Thai Cave Rescue Hailed for ‘Intervention’

By Thai PBS

 

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Monday night’s successful location of a youth soccer team and their coach who had been missing in a flooded cave complex in northern Thailand has put the spotlight on a local monk who had earlier predicted that the group would be found alive.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046281-monk-who-predicted-thai-cave-rescue-hailed-for-‘intervention’/

 

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Hospital plan after cave exit includes 2 days in isolation room

By Natthawat Laping 
The Nation

 

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The 12 young footballers and their assistant coach will be placed in the sterile isolation room of a hospital for one to two days after being brought out of the flooded Tham Luang cave before their parents and relatives will be allowed to see and visit them, according to a plan.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046220-trapped-boys-could-be-rescued-this-week-says-chiang-rai-governor/?do=findComment&comment=13139189

 

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For U.S. birthday, life, liberty and the pursuit of hot dogs

By Peter Szekely

 

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fireworks, music and the pursuit of hot dogs will mark the 242nd year of independence for the United States on what is expected to be a steamy Wednesday in much of the country.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046291-for-us-birthday-life-liberty-and-the-pursuit-of-hot-dogs/

 

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King wants “Tham Luang 13” to be brought out as soon as possible: Prawit

By Thai PBS

 

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His Majesty the King wants the 12 young footballers and their coach, stranded in Tham Luang cave since June 23, to be brought out as soon possible, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said today.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046197-hm-the-king-asks-government-to-treat-foreign-rescuers-as-his-personal-guests/?do=findComment&comment=13139269

 

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