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Italy motorway bridge collapse kills at least 22 - deputy minister

Reuters Staff

 

Rescue workers are seen at the collapsed Morandi Bridge in the Italian port city of Genoa, Italy August 14, 2018 in this still image taken from a video. Local Team via Reuters TV/REUTERS

 

ROME (Reuters) - The motorway bridge that collapsed in Genoa, Italy, on Tuesday killed at least 22 people and the death toll will rise, Italian Deputy Transport Minister Edoardo Rixi said in a television interview.

 

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Incident at UK parliament 'deliberate act', suspect not cooperating: police

 

Assistant Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Neil Basu speaks to the media after a car crashed outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, Britain, August 14, 2018. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's counter-terrorism police chief said investigators believe a man deliberately drove a car into pedestrians before crashing into barriers outside parliament on Tuesday and the arrested suspect was not cooperating with detectives.

 

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Prayut coy on his political future … until next month

By WASAMON AUDJARINT, 
KAS CHANWANPEN, 
NATTAPAT PHROMKAEW 
THE NATION

 

 

PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday reiterated his promise to clarify his political future next month, saying that he first has to decide if he will stay in politics before he announces which party he will choose to join.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052809-thai-pm-sets-september-deadline-to-decide-on-role-in-politics-ahead-of-election/?do=findComment&comment=13268782

 

Bebinca set to bring heavy downpours

By The Nation

 

 

Authorities get ready for onslaught; keep close watch on brimming dams.

 

TROPICAL STORM “Bebinca” has emerged as the latest threat to Thailand, as it is expected to bring heavy downpours to many parts of the country until tomorrow. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052838-tropical-storm-bebinca-set-to-bring-heavy-downpours/

 

Rise in human rabies deaths blamed on poor quality vaccines

By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM 
THE NATION

 

File photo // EPA-EFE PHOTO

 

THE HUMAN death toll from rabies in Thailand has soared to 17 so far this year – 54 per cent higher than last year – as poor quality vaccines and a vaccine shortage have hampered efforts to curb the incurable disease.

 

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Panels to meet over ongoing agrochemicals problems

By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM 
THE NATION

 

File photo

 

Healthcare reform committee agrees to back banning of three harmful farm chemicals

 

THREE NATIONAL reform committees – public health, social, and natural resources and environment – met yesterday in an attempt to settle a protracted problem of hazardous agrochemicals and ensure that consumers are properly protected from food safety problems.

 

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Australia stands with Thailand to tackle climate change, says ambassador

By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM 
THE NATION

 

 

AUSTRALIA HAS affirmed its decision to support Thailand and the rest of the global community to tackle climate change.

 

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Complaint against tree felling

By The Nation

 

Photo from: Srisuwan Janya's Facebook

 

Srisuwan Janya, president of the Stop Global Warming Association, on Tuesday lodges a complaint with the Central Administrative Court against Bangkok Governor Pol General Aswin Kwanmuang and the director of the Chutuchak District Office, after the city cut down a big rain tree that was more than 50 years old on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052779-whistleblower-wants-justice-for-felled-tree-in-chatuchak/?do=findComment&comment=13268817

 

Thailand shielded from Turkey rout

By Wichit Chaitrong 
The Nation 

 

People stand next to a digital billboard giving updates on various currencies and the Turkish stock exchange in Istanbul on August 13, 2018. - Turkey's troubled lira tumbled on August 13 to fresh record lows against the euro and dollar.--Photo by AFP

 

THE turmoil in Turkey’s financial markets presents only a limited threat to Thailand, according to the Bank of Thailand (BOT), but some analysts see the fallout for emerging markets causing moderate falls in the baht and the country’s trade surplus.

 

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Thailand draw level with Qatar in Asian Games opener

By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam 
The Nation

 

Supachai Chaided reacts after scoring a goal for Thailand.

 

Substitute Supachai Chaided’s late header helped Thailand to draw a 1-1 tie with Qatar  in their Asian Games Group B football competition at the Pakan Sari Stadium on Tuesday.

 

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The ‘Battery of Asia’ could face a short-circuit

By The Nation

 

 

Shaken by a deadly dam collapse, Laos needs to reconsider its long-term strategy

 

Laos has made the right move in ordering a review of its major “Battery of Asia” development strategy in the wake of last month’s dam collapse at the Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy hydropower project in southern Attapeu province. What remains to be seen is how serious the review will be.

 

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Pro-Junta Politicians Can Campaign Because They Are Not Politicians: Junta

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

Three Friends group leader Somsak Thepsuthin, in white jacket, hosts a lunch talk with Pheu Thai MPs on July 22 in Nakhon Ratchasima province.

 

BANGKOK — A junta leader said Tuesday that a group of politicians touring on behalf of a pro-junta party is not violating the ban on political activities.

 

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42 waterfalls in national parks closed temporarily

 

 

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has announced a temporary closure of 42 waterfalls in national parks across the country in wake of the looming rainy season.

 

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PM promotes skill enhancement courses for low-income earners

 

 

BANGKOK, 15 August 2018 (NNT) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha called on low-income earners to participate in occupational workshops to land them necessary skills and job opportunities. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052849-pm-prayut-promotes-skill-enhancement-courses-for-low-income-earners/

 

Youths in Swedish towns burn and vandalize scores of cars

 

Burned cars are pictured at Frolunda Square in Gothenburg, Sweden, August 14, 2018. Adam Ihse/TT News Agency/via REUTERS

 

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Youths torched and vandalised scores of cars in the Swedish city of Gothenburg and surrounding towns and Prime Minister Stefan Lofven said on Tuesday the disturbances looked organised "almost like a military operation".

 

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Trump calls ex-'Apprentice' star turned White House aide a 'dog'

 

Former U.S. White House staffer Omarosa Manigault-Newman speaks during an interview on the release of her book "Unhinged" in Manhattan, New York, U.S., August 14, 2018. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday called former White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman a "dog," and his campaign took legal action against her as the two former reality TV stars escalated their public feud.

 

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Search for survivors after Italian motorway collapse kills at least 26

By Stefano Rellandini

 

The collapsed Morandi Bridge is seen in the Italian port city of Genoa, Italy August 14, 2018. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini

 

GENOA, Italy (Reuters) - Firefighters searched into the night on Tuesday for survivors and bodies amid the rubble of a motorway bridge that collapsed in the northern Italian port city of Genoa, killing at least 26.

 

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Erdogan says Turkey will boycott U.S. electronics, lira steadies

By Daren Butler and Behiye Selin Taner

 

Businessmen holding U.S. dollars stand in front of a currency exchange office in response to the call of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Turks to sell their dollar and euro savings to support the lira, in Ankara, Turkey August 14, 2018. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

 

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that Turkey would boycott electronic products from the United States, retaliating in a row with Washington that has helped drive the lira to record lows.

 

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If you want to get Thai police attention, go on Facebook!

 

Picture: Amarin TV

 

A mother's repeated attempts to get police to act against one of their own fell on deaf ears.

 

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Attempted rape as eighteen year old Pattaya woman tied up and super glued in her own home

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

Nong Prue police are investigating what Manager called an evil crime on Tuesday.

 

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DDPM to hold workshop on Tham Luang cave rescue operation

 

FILE photo

 

BANGKOK, 15th August 2018 (NNT) - The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) will organize a workshop to study lessons learned from the Tham Luang cave rescue operation. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052859-ddpm-to-hold-workshop-on-tham-luang-cave-rescue-operation/

 

Thailand’s investment promotion to emphasize Competitiveness, less disparity, sustainability

 

 

BANGKOK, 15th August 2018 (NNT) - Thailand’s investment drive will focus on three aspects of the country’s agenda – national competitiveness, a reduction in income disparity, and sustainability, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052860-thailand’s-investment-promotion-to-emphasize-competitiveness-less-disparity-sustainability/

 

No copies of ID cards needed at govt agencies from September: PM

 

 

BANGKOK, 15 August 2018 (NNT) – The Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha confirmed that all government agencies and ministries will stop calling for copies of ID cards from September. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052862-no-copies-of-id-cards-needed-at-govt-agencies-from-september-pm-prayut/

 

Thai consular officers to streamline their services

 

 

BANGKOK, 15th August 2018 (NNT)-The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has held a seminar for Thai consular officials worldwide to streamline consular services for Thai and foreign nationals. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052863-thai-consular-officers-to-streamline-their-services-for-thai-and-foreign-nationals/

 

Thai man shoots his young neighbor dead because he wouldn't turn down the music

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Somboon, 38, was furious that his sleep was being disturbed by loud music coming from a pick-up parked next to his block of flats.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052865-thai-man-shoots-his-young-neighbor-dead-because-he-wouldnt-turn-down-the-music/

 

Thai man who claimed hotel posted his sex sessions on Twitter admits making it all up

 

 

A bank employee in Phetchabun in Thailand's north east has admitted that claims he made that a short time hotel had filmed him and his girlfriend and posted the videos on Twitter are nonsense.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052866-thai-man-who-claimed-hotel-posted-his-sex-sessions-on-twitter-admits-making-it-all-up/

 

Boys dies on 13th birthday after fight with fellow student at Hat Yai school

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A boy called "Go" who was knocked out after a fight with a fellow pupil at a Hat Yai school in Thailand's south has died.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052872-boys-dies-on-13th-birthday-after-fight-with-fellow-student-at-hat-yai-school/

 

Woman faints at station, falls onto Skytrain tracks

By The Nation

 

FILE photo

 

A woman passenger fainted while waiting for a BTS Skytrain at Ratchathewi station and fell onto the tracks on Wednesday morning, briefly disrupting services in both directions of the Sukhumvit line

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052875-woman-faints-at-station-falls-onto-skytrain-tracks/

 

Relatives and neighbors attempt lynching as rape/murderer taken on reenactment

 

 

Police in Ratchaburi had to hurriedly finish a reenactment after locals and relatives tried to lynch the man responsible for the rape and murder of a 55 year old Ratchaburi woman.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1052876-relatives-and-neighbors-attempt-lynching-as-rapemurderer-taken-on-reenactment-in-ratchaburi/