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Underpass where woman drowned in her pickup truck is inspected

By Kornkamol Aksorndej

The Nation

 

 

A team from the Prawet District Office on Friday inspected the underpass where a woman drowned in her pickup truck that was submerged in floodwater earlier this week.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056342-underpass-where-woman-drowned-in-her-pickup-truck-is-inspected/

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Obama rebukes Trump and Republicans for 'abuses of power,' urges Democrats to vote

By John Whitesides

 

U.S. President Barack Obama greets supporters in an overflow room before he participates in a "Get Out the Early Vote" campaign event for Hillary Clinton in Columbus, Ohio, U.S., November 1, 2016. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo

 

(Reuters) - Former U.S. President Barack Obama assailed President Donald Trump and Republicans on Friday, urging Democrats to deliver a check on the administration's "abuses of power" and restore a sense of sanity to politics by voting in November's elections.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056365-obama-rebukes-trump-and-republicans-for-abuses-of-power-urges-democrats-to-vote/

 

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Russia, Turkey, Iran fail to agree on ceasefire for Syria's Idlib

By Denis Pinchuk

 

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani arrive for a news conference following their meeting in Tehran, Iran September 7, 2018. Kirill Kudryavtsev/Pool via REUTERS

 

TEHRAN (Reuters) - The presidents of Turkey, Iran and Russia on Friday failed to agree on a ceasefire that would forestall a Syrian government offensive in the rebel-held Idlib province which the United Nations fears could cause a humanitarian catastrophe involving tens of thousands of civilians.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056366-russia-turkey-iran-fail-to-agree-on-ceasefire-for-syrias-idlib/

 

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Trump calls for U.S. probe of NY Times after critical anonymous column

 

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on his way to Fargo, North Dakota, U.S., September 7, 2018. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

 

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday called on the U.S. Justice Department to investigate the New York Times after the news outlet published a column this week by an anonymous administration official questioning his fitness for office.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056367-trump-calls-for-us-probe-of-ny-times-after-critical-anonymous-column/

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Ex-Trump campaign aide Papadopoulos sentenced to 14 days in prison

By Sarah N. Lynch

 

Former Trump campaign aide George Papadopoulos exits U.S. District Court after his sentencing hearing, in Washington, U.S., September 7, 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - George Papadopoulos, a former aide to then-Republican candidate Donald Trump's 2016 campaign, was sentenced on Friday to 14 days in prison after pleading guilty last year to lying to federal agents investigating whether campaign members coordinated with Russia before the election.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056368-ex-trump-campaign-aide-papadopoulos-sentenced-to-14-days-in-prison/

 

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Tesla executive exits, CEO smokes pot on webcast, shares reel

By Vibhuti Sharma and Arjun Panchadar

 

A man walks near a logo of Tesla outside its China headquarters at China Central Mall in Beijing, China July 11, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee

 

(Reuters) - Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk was filmed smoking marijuana, drinking whiskey and wielding a sword just hours before the automaker said its accounting chief would leave after a one-month stint, the latest in a string of unusual behavior and executive departures that have stunned investors.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056369-tesla-executive-exits-ceo-smokes-pot-on-webcast-shares-reel/

 

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Dollar rises on solid U.S. August jobs report, but trade tensions persist

By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. dollar banknote is seen in this picture illustration taken May 3, 2018. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar rose broadly on Friday as U.S. job growth surged in August, but investors remained jittery about a possible escalation of the U.S.-Chinese trade conflict as U.S. President Donald Trump threatened China with more tariffs.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056370-dollar-rises-on-solid-us-august-jobs-report-but-trade-tensions-persist/

 

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Germany's Olympic champion Vogel paralysed after crash

 

2016 Rio Olympics - Cycling Track - Victory Ceremony - Women's Sprint Victory Ceremony - Rio Olympic Velodrome - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 16/08/2016. Gold medalist Kristina Vogel (GER) of Germany reacts on the podium. REUTERS/Matthew

 

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's Olympic and world sprint cycling champion Kristina Vogel has been paralysed following a serious crash in training in June, she told a German magazine in an interview.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056371-germanys-olympic-champion-vogel-paralysed-after-crash/

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Israeli troops kill Palestinian, wound more than 200 at Gaza border protest

 

GAZA (Reuters) - Israeli troops killed one Palestinian and wounded more than 200 others at a weekly protest on the Gaza-Israel border on Friday, Gaza officials said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056372-israeli-troops-kill-palestinian-wound-more-than-200-at-gaza-border-protest/

 

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Hundreds arrested in multi-day protests of U.S. Supreme Court nominee

By Amanda Becker

 

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testifies during the third day of his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., September 6, 2018. REUTERS/Alex Wroblewski

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing in the Senate this week was frequently disrupted as protesters were removed from the hearing room by police, with more than 200 people arrested.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056373-hundreds-arrested-in-multi-day-protests-of-us-supreme-court-nominee/

 

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A rediscovered gem

By Khetsirin Pholdhampalit 
The Nation 

 

Professor Silpa Bhirasri – revered as the father of Thai modern art – once lived in this neo-Renaissance building in the compound of the Army Internal Audit Office in Bangkok. It’s open for visits daily, free admission.

 

Devoted Silpakorn students and alumni have tracked down and spruced up a former home of Silpa Bhirasri

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056376-a-rediscovered-gem/

 

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From BANKRUPTCY to B2S

By   JIRAPAN BOONNOON 
THE NATION

 

 

“I AIM to make OfficeMate an international brand and set up branches in the region,” Worawoot Ounjai, chief executive officer of COL and president of Thai Retailers Association, enthuses.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056378-from-bankruptcy-to-b2s/

 

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Resilient muay thai icon Tukkatatong has One goal

By THE NATION

 

 

WITH OVER 250 professional bouts under his belt, muay thai icon Tukkatatong Petpayathai is undoubtedly one of the best in the world in his chosen craft, and he has his father to thank for introducing him to that world.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056379-resilient-muay-thai-icon-tukkatatong-has-one-goal/

 

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Heading towards an ageing society

By Pradit Phulsarikij 
Nation Graphics

 

 

Thailand is set to become a full-fledged ageing society in fewer than 20 years, when elderly citizens (age 65 and over) will exceed 20 per cent of the total population.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056380-heading-towards-an-ageing-society/

 

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Order threatens Bangkok’s charm

By Phatarawadee Phataranawik

The Nation Weekend

 

Khaosan is boring by day, but it's busy by night. Nation/Tanachai Pramarnpanich

 

Academics offer ‘win-win’ suggestions to maintain capital’s street culture in the war between street vendors and the authorities

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056381-order-threatens-bangkok’s-charm/

 

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Bangkok an enduring street-food hub

By Nophakhun Limsamarnphun

The nation weekend

 

Jae Fai prepares her Michelin-star winning crabmeat omelette. Photo/The Nation

 

Govt’s increasing focus on hygiene and waste management expected to enhance the unique characteristics of thai cuisine

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056382-bangkok-an-enduring-street-food-hub/

 

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Major Thai Supermarkets Lack Transparency, Accountability: Oxfam

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

A Tesco Lotus supermarket in 2017 in Koh Samui. Photo: Per Meistrup / Wikimedia Commons

 

BANGKOK — Only three of seven major supermarket operators were given scores on transparency and accountability in the first ever assessment made in Thailand by a rights organization and its partners.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056387-major-thai-supermarkets-lack-transparency-accountability-oxfam/

 

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Khon Kaen unveils Smart Bus Terminal Plus

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

KHON KAEN, 7 September 2018 (NNT) - Khon Kaen province has launched a Smart Bus Terminal Plus campaign to improve safety measures and conveniences for passengers. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056389-khon-kaen-unveils-smart-bus-terminal-plus/

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Meteorological Dept warns of heavy rains until Monday

supawadee wangsri

 

 

BANGKOK, 7 September 2018 (NNT) - The Meteorological Department issued a warning of widespread heavy rains from Friday until Monday in most parts of Thailand, including Bangkok. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056390-meteorological-dept-warns-of-heavy-rains-until-monday/

 

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Nothing like a good beating

By Kupluthai Pungkanon 
The Nation Weekend

 

The Spirit of Isaan treatment uses bamboo canes to clear blockages and stimulate the flow of energy.

 

The Oriental Spa introduces traditional folk wisdom to its treatments

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056394-nothing-like-a-good-beating/

 

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Coffee with the zen factor

By Khetsirin Pholdhampalit 
The Nation Weekend

 

Tokyo’s well-known Omotesando Koffee opens its first outlet in Thailand at Siam Paragon.

 

Japanese barista extraordinaire Eiichi Kunitomo brings his famed Omotesando Koffee to Bangkok

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056398-coffee-with-the-zen-factor/

 

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Thailand sex cult: Foreign tourists claim rape and sexual assault at Koh Phangan yoga retreat

 

Image: Agamayoga.com

 

Fourteen female tourists have claimed they were raped and sexually assaulted by a guru at a world renowned yoga retreat located on Koh Phangan.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056400-thailand-sex-cult-foreign-tourists-claim-rape-and-sexual-assault-at-koh-phangan-yoga-retreat/

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Motorcycle racer gets bail after sentencing

By Kesinee Taengkhieo 
The Nation

 

File photo: Akarakit “Benz racing” Worarojcharoendet (R).

 

Motorcyclist Akarakit “Benz racing” Worarojcharoendet, who was sentenced earlier on Friday to eight years in prison for money laundering, was granted Bt1-million bail with a condition that he wears an electronic-monitoring device and cannot leave the country without a judge's permission.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056292-benz-racing-jailed-for-money-laundering/?page=2&tab=comments#comment-13345443

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Video: Crushed! The perils of undertaking

 

Image: MCOT

 

Footage from the rear facing camera of a truck caused a lot of comment on Thai social media.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056402-video-crushed-the-perils-of-undertaking/

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Pirated "cartoon" phone cases seized, 15 arrested at Bangkok market

 

Image: MCOT

 

Police armed with a search warrant from the Bangkok South court raided two shops in the Sua Pa market yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056404-pirated-cartoon-phone-cases-seized-15-arrested-at-bangkok-market/

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Drug party busted after residents complain about pool villas rented daily

 

Image: We Love Pattaya

 

Bang Lamung district chief Naris Niramaiwong sent in his men after complaints that pool villas in a  Huay Yai estate were being rented on a daily basis for noisy parties.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056406-drug-party-busted-after-residents-complain-about-pool-villas-rented-daily/

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Jealous lover throws gasoline over woman at market and sets her alight

 

Image: Daily News

 

A jealous Thai man threw gasoline over a 43 year old woman at a Nakorn Pathom market yesterday and set her alight. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056410-jealous-lover-throws-gasoline-over-woman-at-market-and-sets-her-alight/

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Elder brother arrested after text message: I have just killed a man - don't tell anyone

 

Image: Sanook 

 

An elder brother texted his younger sibling saying he had just killed a man but not to tell anyone.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056412-elder-brother-arrested-after-text-message-i-have-just-killed-a-man-dont-tell-anyone/

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7/11 woman gives birth in the store toilets after doctor told her: "You're not pregnant - you're just fat!"

 

Image: Sanook

 

A worker has given birth to a baby girl in the toilets of a gas station 7/11 in Chonburi.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056414-711-woman-gives-birth-in-the-store-toilets-after-doctor-told-her-youre-not-pregnant-youre-just-fat/

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Figures reveal extent of drug problem in Thailand

 

Image: INN

 

Figures announced by the Office of the Narcotics Control Board reveal the extent of the problem facing the authorities in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1056415-figures-reveal-extent-of-drug-problem-in-thailand/