One worker killed, two others injured in short circuit

By The Nation

 

Picture: Khaochad

 

Workers installing a streetlamp pole in Prachin Buri accidentally hit a high-voltage power cable on Wednesday evening, killing one of them and injuring two others.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1057122-one-worker-killed-two-others-injured-in-short-circuit/

 

Stage Two in ‘Project Monkey’ being rolled out in Phuket

By The Thaiger

 

PHOTOS: The Phuket PR Office

 

Stage One to capture, sterilize and release some of the excess monkey population around Phuket has been a great success. Time now for Stage Two.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1057123-stage-two-in-‘project-monkey’-being-rolled-out-in-phuket/

 

Able bodied men rounded up for inspection after rape attempt of senior teacher in Sisaket

 

Picture: Ban Muang

 

Police and soldiers investigating an attack on a 55 year old teacher at her home in Lalai sub-district of Sisaket in Thailand north-east have taken the unusual step of rounding up 100 able bodied men from the nearby area.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1057124-able-bodied-men-rounded-up-for-inspection-after-rape-attempt-of-senior-teacher-in-sisaket/

 

Myanmar's Suu Kyi says jailed Reuters journalists can appeal verdict

 

Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi attends the opening session of the 31st ASEAN Summit in Manila, Philippines, November 13, 2017. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/Files

 

HANOI (Reuters) - Myanmar government leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday said two jailed Reuters journalists can appeal their seven-year sentence, and that their jailing had nothing to do with freedom of expression.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1057127-myanmars-suu-kyi-says-jailed-reuters-journalists-can-appeal-verdict/

 

Australia weather bureau says dry conditions likely to persist for rest of year

By Colin Packham

 

Winemaker and director of Peterson Wines Colin Peterson walks through a dry dam on his property in Hunter Valley, Australia, September 3, 2018. REUTERS/Stefica Bikes/Files

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Dry weather across Australia's east coast will linger until 2019, the country's meteorological bureau said on Thursday, extending drought conditions that have hit rural production and threatened the broader economy.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1057129-australia-weather-bureau-says-dry-conditions-likely-to-persist-for-rest-of-year/

 

Israeli forces take down protest huts at West Bank Bedouin village

 

Shacks which were erected by Palestinian activists to protest against Israel's plan to demolish the Palestinian Bedouin village of Khan al-Ahmar, are removed by the Israeli army, in Khan al-Ahmar, in the occupied West Bank September 13, 2018. REUTERS/Mussa Qawasma

 

KHAN AL-AHMAR, West Bank (Reuters) - Israel security forces on Thursday dismantled several shacks built by Palestinian protesters near Khan al-Ahmar, a Bedouin village in the occupied West Bank that Israel has slated for demolition.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1057131-israeli-forces-take-down-protest-huts-at-west-bank-bedouin-village/

 

Yala policeman accused of mistakenly shooting dead innocent Muslim man

By The Nation

 

Picture: Bright TV

 

A policeman had to be rushed away from a shooting scene in Yala's Muang district early on Thursday after he allegedly shot dead a Muslim man after mistaking him for a drug suspect.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1057132-yala-policeman-accused-of-mistakenly-shooting-dead-innocent-muslim-man/

 

Gunman kills five people in a series of shootings in California - police

 

(Reuters) - An unidentified gunman shot and killed five people in a series of shootings on Wednesday in southern California before taking his own life, police said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1057133-gunman-kills-five-people-in-a-series-of-shootings-in-california-police/

 

Hydraulics Hiccup Forces Thai Airways Flight Back To BKK

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

SAMUT PRAKAN — A Thai Airways flight to New Delhi had to return to Suvarnabhumi Airport 30 minutes after takeoff Wednesday night due to a mechanical problem.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1057137-hydraulics-hiccup-forces-thai-airways-flight-back-to-bkk/

 

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Phuket lottery ticket thief charged for additional crimes

By The Phuket News

 

Ladtiyakorn Saengdam, 20, from Songkla has been caught on CCTV carrying out other thefts. Photo: Screengrab from CCTV via Phuket City Police

 

PHUKET: Police have confirmed today that a 20-year-old woman from Songkla who was arrested on Tuesday for stealing more than B30,000 of lottery tickets has since been charged for five further cases of theft.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1057012-phuket-town-thief-nabbed-after-stealing-b30k-in-lottery-tickets/?do=findComment&comment=13361128

 

Royal Thai Fleet 1 and Excise Department nab ship carrying diesel

Chonburi:-- 11th September 2018 – Royal Thai Fleet 1 and the Excise Department Office in Chonburi have apprehended a ship attempting to smuggle 240,000 liters of diesel fuel through the Gulf of Thailand, sparing the nation a loss of over 10 million baht.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1057138-royal-thai-fleet-1-and-excise-department-nab-ship-carrying-diesel/

 

BMA warns unregistered dormitories face fines

 

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BANGKOK, 13th September 2018 (NNT) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has launched an inspection of student dormitories across the city, warning those that have yet to register that they face a hefty fine. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1057140-bma-warns-unregistered-dormitories-face-fines/

 

Bangkok to expand ‘Sathorn Model’ for more traffic flexibility

By The Nation

 

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The Transport Ministry wants the successful “Sathorn Model” applied elsewhere in Bangkok to ease traffic congestion, requiring staggered closing times for schools and “reversible lanes” along selected road segments during rush hours.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1057141-bangkok-to-expand-‘sathorn-model’-for-more-traffic-flexibility/

 

Buses to be reduced on Ramkhamhaeng

By The Nation

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There will be fewer old, decrepit city buses plying Ramkhamhaeng Road as Bangkok moves to ease traffic congestion during rush hours.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1057143-buses-to-be-reduced-on-ramkhamhaeng/

 

Thai tattooist having a laugh or just cruel?! Farangs' terrible tattoos go viral!

 

 

A bunch of farangs have got some of the most terrible tattoos in Thai language ever seen!

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1057145-thai-tattooist-having-a-laugh-or-just-cruel-farangs-terrible-tattoos-go-viral/

 

20,000 fake goods seized from Chiang Mai night markets

By The Nation

 

 

Police and officials from the US embassy swooped on two night markets in Chiang Mai city centre and seized more than 20,000 fake products that violated popular brand names on Wednesday night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1057146-20000-fake-goods-seized-from-chiang-mai-night-markets/

 

50 marijuana plants seized from corn plantation

By The Nation

 

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The authorities raided a corn plantation in Loei's Dan Sai district on Wednesday evening and seized 50 marijuana plants.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1057147-50-marijuana-plants-seized-from-corn-plantation/

 

Chinese rob their own in Pattaya snatch theft

 

Picture: Pattaya Eastern News

 

Two Haw Chinese - Thais of Chinese heritage - have been arrested for stealing from a Chinese tourist in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1057148-chinese-rob-their-own-in-pattaya-snatch-theft/

 

Sandwichgate: Moo Yong turns out to be Kai Yong - not Pampers!

 

 

The Ubon department of public health has reported its findings in a sandwich scandal that originated in the north-eastern Thai province.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1057152-sandwichgate-moo-yong-turns-out-to-be-kai-yong-not-pampers/

 

Prayuth Goes Full Otaku In Meeting With Japan’s AKB48

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha waves his glow stick Thursday while six members of AKB48 perform per his request.

 

BANGKOK — Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha welcomed members of Japanese girl group AKB48 to the regime’s seat of power today in the latest effort to rebrand himself as a relatable, mainstream leader.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1057153-prayuth-goes-full-otaku-in-meeting-with-japan’s-akb48/

 

Unidentified man floating in Chao Phraya

By The Nation

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

An unidentified body was found floating in the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok's Bang Kho Laem district at noon on Thursday, police said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1057155-unidentified-man-floating-in-chao-phraya/

 

Storm Floods Pattaya As Typhoon Bears Down (Photos)

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

 

PATTAYA — Portions of Pattaya were flooded Thursday morning when a weakening tropical storm hit the seaside tourist city.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1057156-storm-floods-pattaya-as-typhoon-bears-down-photos/

 

US ambassador sees positive political development in Thailand

 

 

Out-going US Ambassador Glyn T Davis said today that he sees a positive future for Thailand which he hopes will be a strong, independent, free and prosperous country.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1057157-us-ambassador-sees-positive-political-development-in-thailand/

 

Chuan says no to taking Democrat’s helm again

 

 

Former prime minister Chuan Leekpai today squashed speculation that he might make a comeback as the leader of the Democrat Party.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1057158-chuan-says-no-to-taking-democrat’s-helm-again/

 

NBT reporter's Line account hacked and used to borrow money

 

 

BANGKOK, 13th September 2018 (NNT)-Line app users have been warned of possible account hacking after someone used an NBT news reporter’s identity to borrow money from other people. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1057161-nbt-reporters-line-account-hacked-and-used-to-borrow-money/

 

SEPO plans TOT and CAT merger

 

 

BANGKOK, 13th September 2018 (NNT) – The State Enterprise Policy Office (SEPO) has suggested TOT and CAT be merged into a single organization and that more effort be expended in transforming Thai Airways into a National Premium Airline. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1057163-sepo-plans-tot-and-cat-merger/

 

Warning for boats going to sea in Phuket

By The Thaiger

 

 

The Phuket Marine Office has made an official announcement for boats to be “careful when going to sea until September 18, due to Typhoon Mangkhut.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1057164-warning-for-boats-going-to-sea-in-phuket/

 

Bangkok motorcyclist arrested with otter

By The Nation

 

FILE photo

 

A Bangkok taxi motorcyclist was arrested on Thursday morning while he was allegedly delivering a protected baby otter to a buyer.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1057165-bangkok-motorcyclist-arrested-with-otter/

 

Sa Kaew cornfield yields mortar shells

By The Nation

 

 

Two 60mm mortar shells found in a Sa Kaew cornfield on the Cambodian were safely defused on Thursday morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1057166-sa-kaew-cornfield-yields-mortar-shells/

 

From Tribal To Urban, Chiang Mai Expo To Explore Polar Themes

By Lobsang Dundup Sherpa Subirana, Deputy Editor

 

Montri Toemsombat in 2016 at the Ratchaprasong Art Maze installation in Bangkok. Photo: Toot Yung Art Center / Facebook

 

CHIANG MAI — See art inspired by century-old tribal weaving and Japanese ceramics among others when an exhibition premieres later this month at a gallery in northern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1057167-from-tribal-to-urban-chiang-mai-expo-to-explore-polar-themes/