One rescued, one dead, one missing in Phuket surf

By The Thaiger

 

 

Nai Harn lifeguards have rescued a male Chinese tourist from the surf whilst another female Chinese tourists was later found dead on the beach. Another one was also reported missing at Karon beach yesterday (August 13).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052713-one-rescued-one-dead-one-missing-in-phuket-surf/

 

Sex in Bangkok parks: Will deputy governor be forced to swallow his words?

 

Picture: Sanook

 

After the deputy governor of Bangkok claimed there was no sex going on in Bangkok's parks comes more evidence of night time activity in the capital.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052716-sex-in-bangkok-parks-will-deputy-governor-be-forced-to-swallow-his-words/

 

Norwegian tourist dies in car on way to Koh Samui bakery drop-in

By The Nation

 

Picture//Sanook

 

A Norwegian tourist was found dead inside his car on Koh Samui in Surat Thani on Monday evening.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052721-mystery-as-norwegian-tourist-28-found-dead-on-koh-samui /

 

Ambulance kills buffalo, patient transferred to another, in Nakhon Si Thammarat

By The Nation

 

Picture//Thai Rath

 

An ambulance transferring a stroke patient crashed into a water buffalo on a Nakhon Si Thammarat road, killing the big animal early on Tuesday, police said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052723-ambulance-kills-buffalo-patient-transferred-to-another-in-nakhon-si-thammarat/

 

Latest Thai-Lao friendship bridge study finished in December: chief

By The Nation

 

FILE photo

 

Studies on the economic viability, structural engineering and environmental impact of the sixth Thai-Lao friendship bridge will be completed in December, says the chief of the Highway Department.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052725-latest-thai-lao-friendship-bridge-study-finished-in-december-chief/

Australian archbishop begins home detention over sex abuse cover-up

By Sonali Paul

 

Former Australian archbishop Philip Wilson arrives at Newcastle Local Court for a post-sentence decision where he was ordered to serve his one-year sentence at home, after he was convicted of concealing child sex abuse, in Newcastle, Australia August 14, 2018. AAP/Darren Pateman/via REUTERS

 

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - A former Australian archbishop, the most senior Catholic cleric in the world convicted of concealing child sex abuse, was spared jail on Tuesday when he was ordered to serve his one-year sentence at home.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052727-australian-archbishop-begins-home-detention-over-sex-abuse-cover-up/

 

Hope floats to raise the Phoenix

By The Phuket News

 

The salvage team hopes to raise the Phoenix later today (Aug 14). Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: After weeks of preparations, a team of salvage operators are today (Aug 14) hoping to complete the recovery of the Phoenix tour boat, which sank in a storm squall of Koh Hei (Coral Island) on July 5.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052728-hope-floats-to-raise-the-phoenix/

 

Two killed, five hurt as car hits tree, poles in Lopburi

By The Nation

 

Picture: Komchadluek

 

Two were killed and five injured when a car hit a roadside tree and two power poles before plunging into a roadside ditch in Lop Buri overnight on Tuesday, police said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052729-two-killed-five-hurt-as-car-hits-tree-poles-in-lopburi/

 

China rejects allegations of detaining million Uighurs in camps in Xinjiang

By Stephanie Nebehay

 

FILE PHOTO: A Chinese pagoda towers over the old town in Kashgar, Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, China, March 23, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

 

GENEVA (Reuters) - China rejected on Monday allegations raised by a U.N. panel that 1 million Uighurs may be held in internment camps in the restive Xinjiang region, but said that some people underwent re-education after being deceived by extremists.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052730-china-rejects-allegations-of-detaining-million-uighurs-in-camps-in-xinjiang/

 

Thai students win 10 medals at Robot Challenge 2018

 

 

BANGKOK, 14th August 2018 (NNT) – Thai students have been awarded three gold and two silver medals at China’s Robot Challenge 2018, returning home to a hero’s welcome. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052737-thai-students-win-10-medals-at-robot-challenge-2018/

 

Disabled man dies at Bangkok mall in apparent accidental fall

By The Nation

 

 

A 52-year-old man was found dead in an outdoor stairwell of a Bangkok shopping mall late Monday night. Police suspect the man, who had an artificial right leg, fell and struck his head.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052739-disabled-man-dies-at-bangkok-mall-in-apparent-accidental-fall/

 

Pinned under sidecar, woman drowns in flooded Phayao ditch

By The Nation

 

FILE photo//Google maps

 

A Phayao woman who disappeared from her home on Monday evening was found drowned the next morning in a roadside ditch, pinned beneath her motorcycle sidecar.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052740-pinned-under-sidecar-woman-drowns-in-flooded-phayao-ditch/

 

Woman Sought For Shooting Up Judge’s Home

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

Police collect evidence at the crime scene Sunday.

 

PATHUM THANI — Police said they are looking for a woman who allegedly fired a handgun into the residence of a labor court judge in northern Bangkok last week.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052741-woman-sought-for-shooting-up-judge’s-home/

 

Panic in Surin! Buffaloes dead from rabies - and villagers eat the meat!

 

Pictures (2): Manager online

 

Four buffaloes have died from rabies in the same district of Surin in the north east of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052744-panic-in-surin-buffaloes-dead-from-rabies-and-villagers-eat-the-meat/

 

Chiang Mai gang violence continues until dawn at downtown hospital

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Violence between two gangs of youths in Chiang Mai started at a pub last night and continued early this morning at a hospital where a victim was recovering in ER.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052747-chiang-mai-gang-violence-continues-until-dawn-at-downtown-hospital/

 

Video: Big bike and small bike collide on way into Bangkok - three in hospital

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Head cam footage from the expressway section (lower level) of the Bang Na-Trat highway showed the moment a Yamaha M-Slaz collided with the back of a Honda MSX.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052750-video-big-bike-and-small-bike-collide-on-way-into-bangkok-three-in-hospital/

 

Watchdog Activist Doused With Fermented Fish

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

Ekachai Hongkangwan shows his arm covered in pla ra, or fermented fish, on Tuesday. Image: Ekachai Hongkangwan / Facebook

 

BANGKOK – A pro-democracy activist on Tuesday said unidentified assailants threw fermented fish at him while he was walking to conduct a one-man protest outside the Government House.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052752-watchdog-activist-doused-with-fermented-fish/

 

Thai court delays decision on taking up case against Airports of Thailand, King Power

Reuters Staff

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - A Thai court on Tuesday said it would extend a hearing into accusations of graft against Airports of Thailand Pcl (AOT) and duty-free retailer King Power, delaying a decision on whether to take up the case.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052753-thai-court-delays-decision-on-taking-up-case-against-airports-of-thailand-king-power/

 

Prayuth Quiet On Assembly Triggering Another Poll Delay

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

PM Prayuth Chan-ocha speaks Monday at a convention in Bangkok.

 

BANGKOK — Junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha was evasive Monday on whether a possible change to elections law by the assembly would further delay the next election.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052763-prayuth-quiet-on-assembly-triggering-another-poll-delay/

 

Man arrested after car hits barriers outside Britain's parliament - PA

 

LONDON (Reuters) - A man has been arrested after a car smashed into barriers outside London's parliament building on Tuesday, Britain's Press Association reported on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052764-man-arrested-after-car-hits-barriers-outside-britains-parliament-pa/

 

Don’t videotape a suicide, doctors say – save that life

By The Nation

 

 

If you encounter someone standing on a high ledge pondering suicide, don’t whip out the phone camera – talk to them, however briefly.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052769-don’t-videotape-a-suicide-doctors-say-–-save-that-life/

 

Casual Wear Banned For Government House Reporters

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

 

BANGKOK — Jeans and T-shirts are out of fashion – at least for reporters covering junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052770-casual-wear-banned-for-government-house-reporters/

 

UPDATE:

 

Pedestrians hurt as car hits barriers at UK parliament, man arrested

 

Armed police stand in the street after a car crashed outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, Britain, August 14, 2018. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

 

LONDON (Reuters) - A number of people were injured after a car collided with security barriers outside London's parliament building on Tuesday and a man who drove the vehicle was arrested, police said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052764-man-arrested-after-car-hits-barriers-outside-britains-parliament-pa/?do=findComment&comment=13267304

 

EPIZODE³ announces first names including NINA KRAVIZ, PRASLESH, RICARDO VILLALOBOS, SETH TROXLER and many more!

 

The third edition of the spectacular EPIZODE FESTIVAL will take place in Vietnam’s tropical paradise, the island of Phu Quoc, from December 28th 2018 to January 8th 2019. Once again, this electrifying music and art universe will bring the world’s most forward-thinking electronic music acts to Asia, who will be supported by the finest local talents.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052776-epizode³-announces-first-names-including-nina-kraviz-praslesh-ricardo villalobos-seth-troxler-and-many-more/

 

Provincial governors on the move in Interior Ministry reshuffle

By The Nation

 

Anupong Paochinda//File photo

 

The Cabinet on Tuesday approved new postings for 18 senior Interior Ministry officials as proposed by Minister Anupong Paochinda.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052778-provincial-governors-on-the-move-in-interior-ministry-reshuffle/

 

Whistleblower Wants Justice For Felled Tree In Chatuchak

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

Photo: Srisuwan Janya / Facebook

 

BANGKOK — A transparency activist filed a complaint Tuesday against city officials for cutting down a 50-year-old tree partly on public property.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052779-whistleblower-wants-justice-for-felled-tree-in-chatuchak/

 

Taxi driver fined for watching erotic video, improper dress while driving passenger

By The Nation

 

 

A taxi driver was fined Bt2,000 on Tuesday for watching a video disc and dressing improperly while transporting a passenger.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052781-taxi-driver-fined-for-watching-erotic-video-improper-dress-while-driving-passenger/

 

Sir Tom Jones blows fans away with 'incredible' gig at Chester Racecourse

By Carmella De Lucia

 

Sir Tom Jones at Chester Racecourse

 

'All wet, yeah you might need a raincoat', sings Sir Tom, Jones in Burning Down The House, his duet with The Cardigans.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052791-sir-tom-jones-blows-fans-away-with-incredible-gig-at-chester-racecourse/

 

Janet Jackson set for first TV appearance in 14 years

By Patrick Clarke

 

Janet Jackson Credit: Getty

 

Janet Jackson will be making her first TV appearance in 14 years this Friday (August 17), performing a brand new single live on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052792-janet-jackson-set-for-first-tv-appearance-in-14-years/

 

Disney releases first look at live-action Mulan starring Liu Yifei

BY JESS LEE

 

 

Disney's live-action Mulan is now officially in production – and it has released a first-look picture of the titular hero as proof.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052793-disney-releases-first-look-at-live-action-mulan-starring-liu-yifei/