Weather warning remains in force for Phuket, Andaman

By The Phuket News

 

For Phuket, southwesterly winds are forecast to reach between 20-40km/h. with dstrong wind waves along the coast through to Sunday (July 22). Image: TMD

 

PHUKET: The heavy weather warning for Phuket and along the Andaman seaboard remains in effect, with the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) reissuing its caution again this morning (July 18).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048985-weather-warning-remains-in-force-for-phuket-andaman/

 

Hunt on for intruder who masturbated in Surin teachers’ quarters

By The Nation

 

FILE photo//Google maps

 

Police have launched a manhunt for an unidentified man who broke into teachers' living quarters at a public school in Surin at the weekend and masturbated over underwear.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048987-hunt-on-for-intruder-who-masturbated-in-surin-teachers’-quarters/

 

Tropical Storm Son-Tinh arrives in upper Thailand

By The Nation

 

FILE photo

 

Rainstorms will hit northern parts of Thailand from Wednesday night as tropical storm Son-Tinh blows in, the Meteorological Department warned on Wednesday.

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048988-tropical-storm-son-tinh-arrives-in-upper-thailand/

 

U.S. pays Trump's Scotland golf resort $77,000 ahead of visit

By Andy Sullivan

 

U.S. President Donald Trump drives his golf buggy at his golf resort, in Turnberry, Scotland July 14, 2018. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government paid more than $77,000 (58,751.72 pounds) to President Trump's Scottish golf resort ahead of his stay there last weekend, according to federal spending records, indicating that Trump's official visit to Europe likely generated revenue for his business empire.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048989-us-pays-trumps-scotland-golf-resort-77000-ahead-of-visit/

 

Majority of Americans think Trump mishandling Russia: Reuters/Ipsos poll

By Damon Darlin and Chris Kahn

 

Protesters rally outside the White House in Washington, U.S. on July 16, 2018 after U.S. President Donald Trump's return from Helsinki, Finland. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

 

(Reuters) - More than half of Americans disapprove of the way U.S. President Donald Trump is handling relations with Russia, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted after his controversial summit and joint news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048990-majority-of-americans-think-trump-mishandling-russia-reutersipsos-poll/

 

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Thai cave boys' first public appearance; locals, media wait for televised address

By Amy Sawitta Lefevre

 

Police stand guard outside the Tham Luang cave complex, after the rescue mission for the 12 boys of the "Wild Boars" soccer team and their coach, in the northern province of Chiang Rai, Thailand July 16, 2018. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

 

CHIANG RAI, Thailand (Reuters) - The 12 Thai boys and their soccer coach rescued from a flooded cave will make their first public appearance on Wednesday when they hold a nationally-televised news conference in Chiang Rai.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048937-cave-boys-to-take-first-step-into-heat-of-media-spotlight-with-interview/?do=findComment&comment=13184361

 

Exclusive - Trump's defence chief open to first talks with Russian counterpart: sources

By Phil Stewart

 

U.S. Secretary of Defence James Mattis addresses a press conference at the Ministry of Defence in Olso, Norway, July 14, 2018. Jim Watson/Pool via REUTERS

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is open to the possibility of the first talks since 2015 between the defence chiefs of the United States and Russia, a move that would deepen communication between Washington and Moscow, U.S. officials said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048993-exclusive-trumps-defence-chief-open-to-first-talks-with-russian-counterpart-sources/

 

Illegal hostel crackdown in Krabi

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

Administrative officers, soldiers, police and land officers in Krabi have conducted raids in an effort to follow up recent crackdowns on illegal hostels around Krabi.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048995-illegal-hostel-crackdown-in-krabi/

 

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Private helicopter crashes in Khon Kaen, 3 killed

By Thai PBS

 

Photo credit : Thapra Charity Rescue Association

 

A private helicopter crashed in Chonnabot district of the northeastern province of Khon Kaen on Wednesday morning (July 18), killing three people on board, police said.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048982-three-killed-in-light-plane-crash-in-khon-kaen/?do=findComment&comment=13184531

 

Thai engineer impressed with Musk’s team

By Thai PBS

 

Associate Prof Suthisak Soralump prepares to be lowered in a basket from an army helicopter onto the top of Tham Luang cave for a boring expedition to find alternative entrances into the cave.

 

A Thai engineer involved in the drilling operation to find alternative entrances into Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai at the height of the “Wild Boars” rescue mission early month said yesterday despite all the uproar over SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s tweets, he was personally impressed with the focus his team of engineers had on attempts to save the young footballers’ lives.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048998-thai-engineer-impressed-with-musk’s-team/

 

Search resumes for Phuket jet-ski rider missing in storm

By The Phuket News

 

The search for missing Phuket jet-ski rider 25-year-old Koset ‘Oat’ Deebukdam was suspended at 7:30pm last night (July 17) as conditions were too dangerous. Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: Rescue teams this morning (July 18) resumed their search for 25-year-old Koset ‘Oat’ Deebukdam, who disappeared while riding a jet-ski off Naka Yai Island, off Phuket’s east coast, after he was caught in the storm that hit Phuket late yesterday afternoon.

 

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Nutty Pattaya woman driver latest: She did it all before in 2015 in the same car

 

video screenshot

 

It has been revealed that the crazy Thai woman driver who smashed up her car in Pattaya yesterday has done it all before.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049006-nutty-pattaya-woman-driver-latest-she-did-it-all-before-in-2015-in-the-same-car/

Hua Hin authority: Five of ten illegal hotels to face closure...finally

 

 

The head of the investigative committee examining the legality of ten Hua Hin hotels believed to be operating illegally has said that five will be served with closure notices.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049016-hua-hin-authority-five-of-ten-illegal-hotels-to-face-closurefinally/

 

Forces have system to deliver ‘servant soldiers’ to superiors: military sources

By The Nation

 

 

Despite denials by the Deputy PM and general of a system that delivers “servant soldiers” to their superiors to do personal chores, sources within the armed forces have confirmed its existence.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049017-forces-have-system-to-deliver-‘servant-soldiers’-to-superiors-military-sources/

 

Elon Musk apologises to British caver for 'pedo' slur

 

 

Elon Musk has apologised for calling a British diver involved in the rescue of Mu Pa boys trapped in a cave in Chiang Rai a “paedo.”

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049022-elon-musk-apologises-to-british-caver-for-pedo-slur/

 

60 tourists stuck at Koh Racha

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

The Royal Thai Navy were called today (July 18) to bring about 60 tourists back to the Phuket’s Deep Sea Port following another day of strong winds and high seas.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049023-60-tourists-stuck-at-koh-racha/

 

His Majesty to stage banquet for cave rescuers: PM

By Natthapat Phromkaew 
The Nation

 

 

His Majesty King Rama X will arrange meals and stage performances to thank participants in the successful mission to rescue 13 footballers from the flooded Tham Luang cave complex in Chiang Rai's Mae Sai district, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said today (Wednesday).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049024-his-majesty-to-stage-banquet-for-cave-rescuers-pm/

 

Four Sa Kaew hotels ordered to improve

By The Nation

 

 

The Sa Kaew provincial administration on Wednesday found at least four hotels in Muang district failing to comply with the hotel control law and ordered them to improve within 30 days.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049028-four-sa-kaew-hotels-ordered-to-improve/

 

559kg of marijuana found in Korat

By The Nation

 

 

A total of 559kg of marijuana was found in a pickup truck abandoned in a cassava plantation in Nakhon Ratchasima's Chalerm Phra Kiat district on Wednesday morning.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049029-559kg-of-marijuana-found-in-korat/

 

Back UK PM May or face national election, Brexit rebels told

 

British Prime Minister Theresa May reacts to a flypast at the Farnborough Airshow, in Farnborough, Britain July 16, 2018. Matt Cardy/Pool via REUTERS/Files

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Pro-European Union rebels were threatened with a general election this summer if they defeated Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plans on customs, a lawmaker said on Wednesday, threatening to widen rifts in the PM's party.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049031-back-uk-pm-may-or-face-national-election-brexit-rebels-told/

 

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Thailand to televise first public appearance of rescued cave boys on Wednesday

By Amy Sawitta Lefevre

 

FILE PHOTO - The 12-member "Wild Boars" soccer team and their coach rescued from a flooded cave pose with a drawing picture of Samarn Kunan, a former Thai navy diver who died working to rescue them at the Chiang Rai Prachanukroh Hospital, in Chiang Rai, Thailand July 14, 2018. Chiang Rai Prachanukroh Hospital AND Ministry of Public Health/Handout via REUTERS

 

CHIANG RAI, Thailand (Reuters) - The 12 boys and their soccer coach rescued from a flooded cave in Thailand are set to make their first public appearance on Wednesday, at a nationally-broadcast news conference in the northern province of Chiang Rai.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048937-cave-boys-to-take-first-step-into-heat-of-media-spotlight-with-interview/?do=findComment&comment=13185376

 

Australian man and former Nana nightclub owner found guilty of human trafficking

 

 

An Australian man who was the former owner of a nightclub on Soi Nana faces a lengthy prison sentence after being found guilty of charges related to human trafficking and prostitution.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049036-australian-man-and-former-nana-nightclub-owner-found-guilty-of-human-trafficking/

 

VIDEO: British divers reveal more details of harrowing Tham Luang rescue mission

 

 

Three of the British divers involved in the extraordinary rescue of 12 boys and their football coach who were trapped inside the flooded Tham Luang cave have revealed more details about the dangerous operation.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049039-video-british-divers-reveal-more-details-of-harrowing-tham-luang-rescue-mission/

 

Journalists rush to attend footballers’ interview

By The Nation

 

 

An army of Thai and foreign media members flocked to register for a press conference in which the 13 footballers, who had been rescued successfully from a flooded cave in Chiang Rai, would give an interview on the Thailand Moves Forward programme at 6pm on Wednesday (July 18).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048937-cave-boys-to-take-first-step-into-heat-of-media-spotlight-with-interview/?tab=comments#comment-13185603

 

Copter crashes in Khon Kaen paddy field, kills 4

By Krittamet Loho 
The Nation

 

 

A chartered helicopter crashed in a paddy field in Khon Kaen’s Chonnabot district on Wednesday morning, killing all four people aboard, police said.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1048982-three-killed-in-light-plane-crash-in-khon-kaen/?do=findComment&comment=13185661

 

Bangkok Airways wins awards

By The Nation

 

 

Bangkok Airways was named “World’s Best Regional Airline” and “Best Regional Airline in Asia” at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2018.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049046-bangkok-airways-wins-awards/

 

Wissanu: Easing of restrictions after new EC members take office

By The Nation

 

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam

 

The easing of political restrictions begin after new election commissioners assume office, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049047-wissanu-easing-of-restrictions-after-new-ec-members-take-office/

 

Live hand grenade found in Phuket

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

A live M26 hand grenade was found on Patak Road in Karon today (July 18).

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049048-live-hand-grenade-found-in-phuket/

 

This is Lego’s 1,290-piece Goldfinger Aston Martin DB5

By Ollie Kew

 

 

Top Gear is here to bring you, amongst other things, up-to-the-minute reports and ideas for Christmas presents. In July. Today, we present the suavest Lego set in the world.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049052-this-is-lego’s-1290-piece-goldfinger-aston-martin-db5/

 

Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams 'proudly' seeking mental health help

 

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Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams says she has "sought help" for the good of her mental health.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1049053-destinys-childs-michelle-williams-proudly-seeking-mental-health-help/