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The week that was in Thailand news: Koh Tao in the dock - Rooster passes sentence!

 

 

Firstly I should apologize for my slightly disingenuous title. The purpose of this week's column is not to come to some definitive conclusion of whether a certain Thai island is guilty as charged but to run past you, dear reader, a few sentences of opinion and hearsay and maybe a few wisecracks on the subject on everyone's lips this week - Koh Tao.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055448-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-koh-tao-in-the-dock-rooster-passes-sentence/

 

 

New Army chief, Navy chief, Air Force chief, supreme commander appointed

By The Nation

 

Newly-appointed Army chief Gen Apirach Kongsompong

 

His Majesty the King has approved the annual military reshuffle list that saw all the top military posts of Army chief, Navy chief, Air Force chief, supreme commander and defence permanent secretary appointed.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055484-new-army-chief-navy-chief-air-force-chief-supreme-commander-appointed/

 

Prayut orders his Article 44 orders compiled, some to be made permanent laws

By The Nation

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has apparently lost count of the orders he has issued as the chief of the National Council for Peace and Order as he instructed his legal arm to compile a list of them.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055486-prayut-orders-his-article-44-orders-compiled-some-to-be-made-permanent-laws/

 

Wife of Air Force ‘top gun’ falls to her death

By The Nation

 

 

The wife of a “top gun” Air Force fighter-jet pilot fell to her death from the ninth floor of a Bangkok hotel’s car park on Saturday morning in what police believe was a suicide.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055488-wife-of-air-force-‘top-gun’-falls-to-her-death/

 

Officials resume search for Lahu woman, 70, lost in Lampang forest

By The Nation

 

 

Some 170 police, troops, park officials and volunteers on Saturday morning resumed searching a forest in Lampang’s Muang Pan district for an elderly woman who has been gone two nights.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055489-officials-resume-search-for-lahu-woman-70-lost-in-lampang-forest/

 

Suan Dusit student crowned Miss Tiffany 2018 in Pattaya

By The Nation

 

A student at Suan Dusit Rajabhat University was crowned Miss Tiffany Universe 2018 in a contest in Pattaya on Friday night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055490-suan-dusit-student-crowned-miss-tiffany-2018-in-pattaya/

 

Hia Headcount: Public to Help Count Lumphini Park Lizards

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

Photo: Kriti Sachdeva / Wikimedia Commons

 

BANGKOK — To settle a dispute over whether Lumphini Park is overrun with monitor lizards, two agencies will recruit the public to conduct the first proper census of the lumbering reptiles.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055491-hia-headcount-public-to-help-count-lumphini-park-lizards/

 

Prachachat Party launch stresses multicultural potential of Thailand

By The Nation 
Pattani

 

 

A new party formed by Muslim politicians of the Wadah group has been launched with the aim to build a “multicultural society” for the nation.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055493-prachachat-party-launch-stresses-multicultural-potential-of-thailand/

 

Sam Mitr group to announce their party choice within the month

By The Nation

 

A leader of the Sam Mitr (“three friends”) group said on Saturday his group would unveil within this month which political party it would join in the run-up to the country’s election.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055494-sam-mitr-group-to-announce-their-party-choice-within-the-month/

 

Under 12’s footballers shape up to defend Toyota cup in Japan 

By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam 
The Nation

 

 

The national under 12 football team have been undergoing intensive training at the Armed Forces Development Command in their final preparation to defend their title in the Toyota International Junior Cup in Japan this month.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055495-under-12’s-footballers-shape-up-to-defend-toyota-cup-in-japan/

 

The Thai LPGA: 10 years old and in fine shape

By The Nation

 

Thailand LPGA president Patinya Kuantrakul , middle, during her observation at the Panya Indra Golf Club.

 

2018 has been a remarkable year for the Thailand Ladies Professional Golf Association, better known as simply the “Thai LPGA”, which is celebrating 10 years since its establishment.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055497-the-thai-lpga-10-years-old-and-in-fine-shape/

 

Obama, Meghan McCain rebuke absent Trump in tribute to fallen senator

By Jeff Mason and Lesley Wroughton

 

The casket is pictured leaving the memorial service of U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) at National Cathedral in Washington, U.S., September 1, 2018. REUTERS/Chris Wattie

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former U.S. presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, once rivals of the late Senator John McCain, praised him in eulogies on Saturday and joined his daughter at a memorial service in subtle and not-so-subtle rebukes of President Donald Trump.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055498-obama-meghan-mccain-rebuke-absent-trump-in-tribute-to-fallen-senator/

 

Bishop sorry for embrace of Ariana Grande at Aretha funeral: report

 

Singer Ariana Grande performs at the funeral service for the late singer Aretha Franklin at the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., August 31, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Segar

 

(Reuters) - The bishop who officiated at Aretha Franklin's funeral has apologized for being "too familiar" when he embraced singer Ariana Grande after her tribute to the Queen of Soul.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055499-bishop-sorry-for-embrace-of-ariana-grande-at-aretha-funeral-report/

Amsterdam stabbing suspect had 'terrorist' motive, officials say

 

FILE PHOTO: View of Central train station of Amsterdam, Netherlands, December 1, 2017. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo

 

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - An Afghan man shot by police at Amsterdam's central station on Friday after stabbing two American tourists had a "terrorist" motive, city officials said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055500-amsterdam-stabbing-suspect-had-terrorist-motive-officials-say/

Saudi-led coalition admits deadly Yemen strike on bus was unjustified

 

Mourners carry coffins during a funeral of people, mainly children, killed in a Saudi-led coalition air strike on a bus in northern Yemen, in Saada, Yemen August 13, 2018. REUTERS/Naif Rahma

 

RIYADH (Reuters) - A Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said on Saturday it accepted that an air attack last month that killed dozens of people, including children travelling on a bus, was unjustified and pledged to hold accountable anyone who contributed to the error.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055501-saudi-led-coalition-admits-deadly-yemen-strike-on-bus-was-unjustified/

US, France, Italy, UK condemn violence in Libyan capital Tripoli

 

A damaged car is seen during clashes between rival factions in Tripoli, Libya, August 30, 2018. REUTERS/Hani Amara

 

PARIS (Reuters) - The United States, France, Italy and Britain on Saturday condemned what they called an escalation of violence in and around the Libyan capital Tripoli, warning that armed groups which undermined Libyan stability would be made accountable.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055502-us-france-italy-uk-condemn-violence-in-libyan-capital-tripoli/

Stunners from Sterling and Walker give City win over Newcastle

By Simon Evans

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Newcastle United - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - September 1, 2018 Manchester City's Sergio Aguero shoots at goal with an overhead kick before a goal is disallowed Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

 

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - MANCHESTER CITY 2 NEWCASTLE UNITED 1

 

A powerful long-range strike from Kyle Walker gave champions Manchester City a 2-1 win over Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055503-stunners-from-sterling-and-walker-give-city-win-over-newcastle/

 

Traore's late strike for Wolves piles misery on West Ham

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Wolverhampton Wanderers - London Stadium, London, Britain - September 1, 2018 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Adama Traore scores their first goal REUTERS/David Klein

 

Sept 1 (Reuters) - WEST HAM UNITED 0 WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 1

 

West Ham United's pre-season optimism after a spate of big-money signings continued to drain away as they conceded late on for a 1-0 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday that left them bottom of the Premier League.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055505-traores-late-strike-for-wolves-piles-misery-on-west-ham/

Liverpool survive Alisson howler to continue winning start

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Leicester City v Liverpool - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - September 1, 2018 Liverpool's Alisson looks dejected after Leicester City's first goal Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine

 

Sept 1 (Reuters) - - Liverpool beat Leicester City 2-1 to post a fourth successive Premier League victory but conceded their first goal of the season after a nightmare mistake by new keeper Alisson at the King Power Stadium on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055507-liverpool-survive-alisson-howler-to-continue-winning-start/

Two-goal Murray sparks Brighton comeback in draw with Fulham

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Fulham - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - September 1, 2018 Brighton's Alireza Jahanbakhsh in action with Fulham's Maxime Le Marchand Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

 

Sept 1 (Reuters) - - Glenn Murray scored twice as Brighton & Hove Albion came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Fulham at the Amex Stadium in the first ever top-tier meeting between the sides.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055508-two-goal-murray-sparks-brighton-comeback-in-draw-with-fulham/

Chelsea keep perfect record with 2-0 win over Bournemouth

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v AFC Bournemouth - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - September 1, 2018 Chelsea's Eden Hazard celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Eddie Keogh

 

Sept 1 (Reuters) - - Chelsea stretched their perfect Premier League start to four games after second-half goals from substitute Pedro Rodriguez and Eden Hazard gave them a 2-0 home win over Bournemouth on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055509-chelsea-keep-perfect-record-with-2-0-win-over-bournemouth/

Saints get first win with defeat of Palace

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Crystal Palace v Southampton - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - September 1, 2018 Crystal Palace's Christian Benteke heads at goal Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

 

Sept 1 (Reuters) - - Southampton earned their first win of the Premier League season with an impressive 2-0 victory at Crystal Palace on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055511-saints-get-first-win-with-defeat-of-palace/

Record lap puts Ferrari's Raikkonen on pole in Italy

By Alan Baldwin

 

Formula One F1 - Italian Grand Prix - Circuit of Monza, Monza, Italy - September 1, 2018 Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen celebrates pole position after qualifying REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini

 

MONZA, Italy (Reuters) - Kimi Raikkonen put Ferrari on pole position for their home Italian Grand Prix with Formula One's fastest lap ever on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055512-record-lap-puts-ferraris-raikkonen-on-pole-in-italy/

 

Australian man found dead in Chiang Mai condo

 

Image: Komchadluek

 

The body of a 45 year old Australian man has been found in a room at a condominium in Chiang Mai.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055513-australian-man-found-dead-in-chiang-mai-condo/

Probe ordered into cutting of a royal Bodhi tree in Prachuab Khiri Khan

 

 

A fact-finding panel has been set up at the order of Prachuab Khiri Khan governor to probe the cutting down of a Bodhi tree at a temple in this southern province which was planted by the late King Bhumibol about 60 years ago.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055515-probe-ordered-into-cutting-of-a-royal-bodhi-tree-in-prachuab-khiri-khan/

 

VIDEO: Speeding Thai minivan driver rages at foreign tourist who told him to slow down

 

Image: Sanook

 

A minivan driver has been caught on camera berating a foreign tourist who complained about his dangerous driving.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055514-video-speeding-thai-minivan-driver-rages-at-foreign-tourist-who-told-him-to-slow-down/

The dark secret of Thailand’s child brides

by Hannah Ellis-Petersen

 

Amal Lateh and her son Mushin. Photograph: Hannah Ellis-Petersen for the Observer

 

Underage Muslim girls are regularly forced into marriage with Malaysian men, and the government turns a blind eye

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055516-the-dark-secret-of-thailand’s-child-brides/

 

UK minister visits Iran; Tehran wants Europe to act on nuclear deal

 

Alistair Burt arrives at 10 Downing Street as Britain's re-elected Prime Minister David Cameron names his new cabinet, in central London, Britain May 11, 2015. REUTERS/Neil Hall/Files

 

DUBAI (Reuters) - A junior British minister held talks in Iran on Saturday, as Tehran said European states should take action if they wanted to save Iran's nuclear deal after the U.S. withdrawal from it, Iranian state media reported.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1055522-uk-minister-visits-iran-tehran-wants-europe-to-act-on-nuclear-deal/

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