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Top 5 British International Schools in Thailand

 

 

According to Office of the Private Education Commission (OPEC) as of year 2017, there are over 180 registered international schools in Thailand. The number has grown rapidly due to the popularity of international education as well as the Government that has vision on making Thailand the Asian educational hub.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058288-top-5-british-international-schools-in-thailand/

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Man ‘confesses’ to killing sister and her millionaire Brit husband

By NISANART KANGWANWONG, 
KRIANGKRAI RATTANA 
THE NATION

 

 

A BRITISH MILLIONAIRE and his Thai wife, who had been missing, were allegedly killed by her apparently vengeful brother in Phrae province.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058847-man-‘confesses’-to-killing-sister-and-her-millionaire-brit-husband/

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Junta replaces Pattaya Mayor by article 44

By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter

 

Sontaya Khunpluem, at left. At right, junta chairman and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha.

 

BANGKOK — By the power of the junta leader’s extralegal authority, Pattaya City got a new mayor Tuesday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058839-junta-replaces-pattaya-mayor-by-article-44/

 

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Thai police discover bodies of British man, Thai wife

 

Thai Police and workers recover the bodies of a British citizen Alan Hogg, a 64-year-old retired businessman and his Thai wife Nod Suddaen, 61, buried near a creek on their property in the country's north province of Phrae, Thailand September 25, 2018. Dailynews/Handout via REUTERS

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Police in Thailand discovered on Tuesday the bodies of a British man and his Thai wife buried near a creek on their property in the country's north, days after the couple were reported missing.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058847-man-‘confesses’-to-killing-sister-and-her-millionaire-brit-husband/?do=findComment&comment=13400278

 

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Govt ‘has not sold film rights for Tham Luang cave rescue’

By NATTHAWAT LAPING, 
KORNRAWEE PANYASUPPAKUN 
THE NATION 

 

The 12 Mu Pa footballers and their coach.

 

THE GOVERNMENT has not granted intellectual rights of the rescue of the Mu Pa (Wild Boar) football team and their coach to any filmmakers despite several reports saying that Universal Pictures has secured deals with the Australian divers and the football team, Lt-General Weerachon Sukondhapati-pak said yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058867-govt-‘has-not-sold-film-rights-for-tham-luang-cave-rescue’/

 

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Court convicts nine in ‘budu not bomb’ case

By Chularat Saengpassa 
The Nation

 

 

Court rejects claims of confessions extracted by torture in military custody

 

THE CRIMINAL Court yesterday convicted nine defendants for their role in a separatist movement and for plotting to stage car-bomb attacks in Greater Bangkok two years ago, despite their relatives tearfully insisting on their innocence. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058843-9-students-convicted-of-bangkok-car-bomb-plot/?do=findComment&comment=13400291

 

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Marijuana for medicinal use ‘within eight months’

By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM 
THE NATION 

 

 

Agencies step up research, confident law will be changed; recreational use to be illegal.
 

THAILAND’S Governmental Pharmac-eutical Organisation (GPO) has begun researching how to develop medicines from marijuana in acknowledgement of evidence that the outlawed substance has health-enhancing properties. It is also seeking to initiate a legal amendment that would permit cannabis for medicinal use, possibly by May next year.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058870-marijuana-for-medicinal-use-‘within-eight-months’/

 

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No harm if ministers join politics: PM 

By KAS CHANWANPEN 
THE NATION 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha

 

PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha has not ruled out the possibility of him joining civilian politics with the elections fast approaching.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058872-no-harm-if-ministers-join-politics-pm prayut/

 

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Prayut must quit as junta chief, premier

By The Nation

 

 

Election and aftermath can be neither free nor fair otherwise

 

Outsiders might have been confused on Monday when Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha declared his interest in a political career. A naive observer might believe that a general whose military coup toppled an elected government four years ago would have no interest in politics. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058873-prayut-must-quit-as-junta-chief-premier/

 

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Thaksin-Prawit showdown just a taste of things to come

By The Nation

 

 

The verbal warfare being waged in full view of the world between Thaksin Shinawatra and Prawit Wongsuwan is disturbing. Even more worrying is that it’s only a taste of what’s to come. Pro-military and pro-Thaksin camps are furiously trading reports of the “war”, but none of them has pointed out the inconvenient truth, which is that we are looking at just the tip of the iceberg.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058874-thaksin-prawit-showdown-just-a-taste-of-things-to-come/

 

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No legal reason for PM to step down as junta head after stating ‘interest in politics’: Wissanu

By The Nation

 

 

General Prayut Chan-o-cha is not required by law to step down as leader of the ruling junta if he is interested in entering politics ahead of the next general election, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058875-no-legal-reason-for-pm-to-step-down-as-junta-head-after-stating-‘interest-in-politics’-wissanu/

 

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Eleven injured as historic tower collapses during restoration at Bangkok temple

By The Nation

 

 

As many as 11 workers were injured on Tuesday when an ancient bell tower collapsed during restoration work at a Bangkok temple.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058816-workers-hurt-as-historic-tower-falls-during-restoration-at-bangkok-temple/?do=findComment&comment=13400316

 

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Three generals step in to solve BACC problem

By Phatarawadee Phataranawik 
The Nation

 

The Nation/Wanchai Kraisornkhajit

 

Three generals from the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) joined the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)’s advisory team yesterday to help solve the ongoing row between City Hall and the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058876-three-generals-step-in-to-solve-bangkok-art-and-culture-centre-problem/

 

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Bids begin for Erawan and Bongkot 

By   PHUWIT LIMVIPHUWAT 
THE NATION 

 

 

CHEVRON THAILAND Holdings Ltd, PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) and PTTEP Energy Development competed yesterday in an auction for the Erawan and Bongkot petroleum fields.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058877-bids-begin-for-erawan-and-bongkot /

 

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CPF to focus on processed chicken products to boost growth

By Kwanchai Rungfapaisarn 
The Nation 

 

Prasit

 

Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) yesterday revealed a new business strategy under which it will maintain its production capacity, but instead of supplying fresh chicken it will focus more on processed products. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058878-cpf-to-focus-on-processed-chicken-products-to-boost-growth/

 

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Democrat claims Sam Mitr continues courting former MPs in North

 

 

The Sam Mitr (Three Allies) group, seen as the political recruiting arm of the military junta, continues with its poaching spree to woo former MPs of the Democrat Party in northern provinces, according to a former MP of the party.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058879-democrat-claims-sam-mitr-continues-courting-former-mps-in-north/

 

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Bangkok’s Evicted Birds Likely To Just Fly Back: Biologist

By Jintamas Saksornchai, Staff Reporter

 

Pigeons take flight Tuesday in Buriram city.

 

BANGKOK — City Hall is pushing forward the mass eviction of its pigeon population despite doubts it is effective, including one expert who points out they’ll just fly back.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058880-bangkok’s-evicted-birds-likely-to-just-fly-back-biologist/

 

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Democrat Party Leadership Becomes Three-Way Contest

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

Democrat Party chairman Abhisit Vejjajiva meets with Alongkorn Pollabutr, a former deputy party leader who now challenging him for leadership of Thailand's oldest political party.

 

BANGKOK — A former Phitsanulok MP is expected to become the third candidate seeking to lead Thailand’s oldest political party when he announces his candidacy Thursday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058881-democrat-party-leadership-becomes-three-way-contest/

 

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Bill Cosby, in cuffs, imprisoned for up to 10 years for sexual assault

By David DeKok

 

Actor and comedian Bill Cosby leaves the Montgomery County Courthouse in handcuffs after sentencing in his sexual assault trial in Norristown, Pennsylvania, U.S., September 25, 2018. REUTERS/Jessica Kourkounis

 

NORRISTOWN, Pa. (Reuters) - Bill Cosby was marched out of court in shackles on Tuesday after a judge branded him a "predator" and sentenced him to between three and 10 years in prison for sexual assault, capping the downfall of the once-beloved comedian known as "America's Dad."

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058882-bill cosby-in-cuffs-imprisoned-for-up-to-10-years-for-sexual-assault/

 

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Trump, Iran's Rouhani exchange threats, insults on U.N.'s world stage

By Steve Holland and Parisa Hafezi

 

U.S. President Donald Trump pauses as he addresses the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 25, 2018. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri

 

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani exchanged taunts at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday with Trump vowing more sanctions against Tehran and Rouhani suggesting his American counterpart suffers from a "weakness of intellect."

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058883-trump-irans-rouhani-exchange-threats-insults-on-uns-world-stage/

 

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With green jobs, UK's Labour pursues "radical" plan for power

By Elizabeth Piper

 

Delegates vote on the Labour Party's Brexit policy as party leader Jeremy Corbyn, Shadow Foreign Secretarty Emily Thornberry and Diane Abbott, the Shadow Home Secretary sit on the podium at the party's conference in Liverpool, Britain, September 25, 2018. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

 

LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - British opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will promise on Wednesday to "kickstart a green jobs revolution" by fostering investment in housing, wind and solar energy to bring jobs "to communities held back for too long".

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058884-with-green-jobs-uks-labour-pursues-radical-plan-for-power/

 

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Pope says Church 'spared no effort' to fight abuse recently

By Philip Pullella

 

Pope Francis speaks with the media onboard a plane during his flight back from Tallinn after the final leg of his visit to the Baltic states, Estonia September 25, 2018. REUTERS/Max Rossi

 

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (Reuters) - Pope Francis, facing clergy sex abuse scandals in several countries, said on Tuesday that the Roman Catholic Church has "spared no effort" to tackle the problem in recent years.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058885-pope-says-church-spared-no-effort-to-fight-abuse-recently/

 

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Iran trying to drive wedge between U.S., Europeans - UAE minister

By John Irish

 

FILE PHOTO - Minister of State for Foreign Affairs for the United Arab Emirates, Anwar Gargash, speaks at an event at Chatham House in London, Britain July 17, 2017. REUTERS/Neil Hall

 

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - A senior United Arab Emirates (UAE) official warned European powers on Tuesday that it was offering Iran a glimmer of hope by trying to keep trade flowing, but that ultimately they would fall behind the United States' tough approach on Tehran.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058890-iran-trying-to-drive-wedge-between-us-europeans-uae-minister/

 

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Alongkorn says he wants to lead Democrat into new era

 

 

Alongkorn Pollabutr, a potential contender to challenge the leadership of Abhisit Vejjajiva, said this morning that the Democrat Party is at a cross-roads and needs to initiate a major transformation in order to stay politically meaningful.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058891-alongkorn-says-he-wants-to-lead-democrat-into-new-era/

 

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Jealous ex shoots wife's new husband at Nakorn Sri Thammarat grocery store

 

Picture: Sanook

 

It had only been three months since forty five year old Wichan Kanchananukoon had lost his wife to the affections of the local grocery store owner. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058892-jealous-ex-shoots-wifes-new-husband-at-nakorn-sri-thammarat-grocery-store/

 

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Hospital administrators wai in apology after aggressive nurse video goes viral

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Administrators at a leading Phitsanulok hospital have wai-ed for the cameras and promised an investigation after a video of one of their nurses abusing a patient went viral on Thai social media. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058896-phitsanulok-hospital-administrators-wai-in-apology-after-aggressive-nurse-video-goes-viral/

 

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Two motorists died in Phuket road accident

By The Thaiger

 

 

PHOTOS: CITY LAW 201 / Newshawk Phuket

 

Two motorists havedied in a road accident on Chalermprakiat Ror 9 Road (Bypass Road), southbound this morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058898-two-motorists-died-in-phuket-road-accident/

 

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Laughs and sadness — The life of Australian consular officials in Thailand

Brad Crouch - The Advertiser

 

Picture: istock

 

THE man came to the Australian Embassy with a hat in hand asking for taxpayer support to pay for a lady of the night — fortunately, the request was declined.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058903-laughs-and-sadness-—-the-life-of-australian-consular-officials-in-thailand/

 

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Snap election not in UK's interest during Brexit talks: PM May

By William James

 

FILE PHOTO - Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May makes a statement on Brexit negotiations with the European Union at Number 10 Downing Street, London September 21, 2018 . Jack Taylor/Pool via Reuters

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May said on Tuesday it would not be in Britain's national interest to hold another general election just as she is negotiating the terms of Britain's exit from the European Union.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058905-snap-election-not-in-uks-interest-during brexit talks-pm-may/

 

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"I dream of genie!" - that must be the explanation says Thai after finding "abandoned" farang child

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

A Thai man visiting some waterfalls in Phuket went on Facebook to recount a story that he put down to encountering a genie. He said the hair stood up on the back of his neck.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058907-i-dream-of-genie-that-must-be-the-explanation-says-thai-after-finding-abandoned-farang-child/