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Another warrant issued for Thaksin’s arrest

By Thai PBS

 

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The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions today issued a warrant for the arrest of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra after he failed to appear for the first hearing in a corruption case in connection with a 4-billion-baht loan to Myanmar.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046309-another-warrant-issued-for-thaksin’s-arrest/

 

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11,000 prosecuted for World Cup gambling

By The Nation

 

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Deputy national police chief Chalermkiart Sriworakhan

 

Over 11,000 people have been arrested and prosecuted for gambling on the World Cup 2018, deputy national police chief Chalermkiart Sriworakhan said on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046313-11000-prosecuted-for-world-cup-gambling/

 

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Captain of sinking Indonesian ferry sails onto reef; 31 dead

 

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A combination picture shows survivors as KM Lestari Maju boat sinks in the waters of Selayar island, South Sulawesi province, Indonesia, July 3, 2018. Antara Foto/Handout/RelawanBNPB/via REUTERS

 

JAKARTA (Reuters) - The captain of a sinking Indonesian ferry managed to steer his ship onto a reef to enable the evacuation of more than 100 passengers, but 31 people drowned as the vessel floundered in stormy seas, officials said on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046314-captain-of-sinking-indonesian-ferry-sails-onto-reef-31-dead/

 

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Trapped Thai team gets dive lessons as rescuers plan for extraction

By Panu Wongcha-um

 

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Boys from the under-16 soccer team trapped inside Tham Luang cave receive treatment from a medic in Chiang Rai, Thailand, in this still image taken from a July 3, 2018 video by Thai Navy Seal. Thai Navy Seal/Handout via REUTERS

 

CHIANG RAI, Thailand (Reuters) - Rescue teams in northern Thailand were giving crash courses in swimming and diving on Wednesday as part of preparations to extract a young soccer squad trapped in a cave and keen to end a harrowing 11-day ordeal.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046320-trapped-thai-team-gets-dive-lessons-as-rescuers-plan-for-extraction/

 

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3 Hour Meeting Between Authorities and Red Truck Drivers Reaches No Solutions to Grab Car Issue

by CityNews

 

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CityNews – Songtaew drivers are continuing their campaign against Grab Car in Chiang Mai by submitting their petition to crack down of drivers to the Chiang Mai Provincial Land Transport Office.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046328-3-hour-meeting-between-authorities-and-red-truck-drivers-reaches-no-solutions-to-grab-car-issue/

 

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Cave rescue saves Governor's job - at least for now

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

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Chiang Rai Gov. Narongsak Osottanakorn gestures to reporters Monday.

 

BANGKOK — When the public face of the largest rescue operation in recent Thai history gave his morning briefing to reporters, he took a moment to address questions about his own future.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1045972-chiang-rai-governor…-good-but-probably-not-good-enough/?do=findComment&comment=13139755

 

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Cave rescuers win admirers online

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

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Left: US Air Force Capt. Jessica Tait with Miss Universe 2012 finalist Thanyalak “Ness” Nark-ngeun. Photo: nakamotoiyaka / Twitter. Right: Somjet ‘Jet’ Sae-zhang, 19, on a rescue mission. Photo: somjetjet / Instagram

 

CHIANG RAI — For some it’s the US Air Force spokeswoman. Others have latched onto the teenage Chinese-language interpreter, the British cave divers or even the coach still trapped 5 kilometers inside.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046166-social-media-erupts-with-tears-of-joy-as-missing-team-found-in-tham-luang-cave/?do=findComment&comment=13139774

 

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Farmers register for compensation as cave water submerges rice fields

By The Nation

 

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Over 40 farmers in Chiang Rai province on Wednesday registered with the authorities to receive initial compensation for their farmlands being flooded to aid in draining the floodwaters from the Tham Luang cave.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046331-farmers-register-for-compensation-as-cave-water-submerges-rice-fields/

 

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Jennifer Aniston ‘dating again’ five months after Justin Theroux split

By SAFEEYAH KAZI

 

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Back on the scene: Aniston is reportedly dating again ( Getty Images )

 

Jennifer Aniston is reportedly dating again five months after her split from husband Justin Theroux.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046335-jennifer-aniston-‘dating-again’-five-months-after-justin-theroux-split/

 

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Scarlett Johansson's spokesperson fires back after she's criticised for playing transgender man in new movie

BY RIANNE HOUGHTON

 

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Scarlett Johansson has followed up her controversial role in Ghost in the Shell — which drew whitewashing complaints — with yet another divisive part, and she's even working with the same director.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046336-scarlett-johanssons-spokesperson-fires-back-after-shes-criticised-for-playing-transgender-man-in-new-movie/

 

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Mae Sai district officials contribute silently to rescue mission

By The Nation 
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Far from the limelight of the operation to rescue the 13 footballers stranded in a flooded cave, the Mae Sai District Municipality has been providing silent support for the operation – dealing with around 2.5 tonnes of trash produced there every day.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046339-mae-sai-district-officials-contribute-silently-to-rescue-mission/

 

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Medical Thai weed gets a launch date

By Punsita Ritthikarn, Contributor

 

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Cannabis advocate Rattapon 'Guide' Sanrak at a royal project sponsored by the palace in Chiang Mai's Mae Rim district, where industrial-grade hemp is grown for use in rope and textiles by hill tribe members. Photo: Rattapon Sanrak / Courtesy

 

Medical marijuana will be available in Thailand nine months from now, a top health official announced Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046350-medical-thai-weed-gets-a-launch-date/

 

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The kindness and honesty of Thai people! Lost bag containing 100K returned by taxi driver

 

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The kindness and honesty of Thai people was once again demonstrated in abundance when a cabbie returned a bag containing more than 100,000 baht to it's rightful owner.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046351-the-kindness-and-honesty-of-thai-people-lost-bag-containing-100k-returned-by-taxi-driver/

 

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