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British cave divers also rescued four trapped Thai rescuers in Tham Luang Cave

by Tony Brocklebank

 

Rick Stanton at Hidden Earth 2018. Photo: Linda Wilson

 

When Rick Stanton and John Volanthen surfaced in Chamber 3 of Tham Luang Cave on day 6 of the rescue to find four people waiting for them they first thought they’d somehow found the boys of the trapped Wild Boar team. 

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058991-breaking-news-british-cave-divers-also-rescued-four-trapped-thai-rescuers-in-tham-luang-cave/

 

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Jail birds - Thailand considers prison for feeding pigeons

 

Government officers catch pigeons on a street side in Bangkok, Thailand September 26, 2018. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - The Thai capital is considering jailing people who feed pigeons in public to try to eliminate the risk of bird flu and other diseases, officials said on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058987-jail-birds-thailand-considers-prison-for-feeding-pigeons/

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Thai entrepreneur convicted in bogus bomb detector scam

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

Soldiers in Pathani province display the GT200 in 2010.

 

BANGKOK — A court on Wednesday sentenced a businessman to nine years in prison for selling phony bomb detectors to a royal guard unit.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058993-thai-entrepreneur-convicted-in-bogus-bomb-detector-scam/

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Democrats and Pheu Thai ‘could work together’

By THE NATION

 

 

THE PROSPECT of the country’s two major political parties – Pheu Thai and Democrat – working together for the sake of democracy was raised yesterday. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059033-democrats-and-pheu-thai-‘could-work-together’/

 

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TRADE WAR: Supachai seeks focus on SMEs amid uncertainties

By PHUWIT LIMVIPHUWAT 
THE NATION

 

Jayati Ghosh, professor of economics at Jawaharlal Nehru University, center, and Supachai Panitchapakdi, former chief of the World Trade Organisation and former secretary-general of the United Nations Conference Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

 

THAILAND, as an export-dependent economy, needs to adjust its strategic policies and support small and medium enterprises against uncertainties and the threat of global capital outflows, experts warned Wednesday. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059034-trade-war-supachai-seeks-focus-on-smes-amid-uncertainties/

 

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PM steps in to solve BMA, BACC conflict

By Phatarawadee Phataranawik 
The Nation 

 

Puttipong Punnakan, the prime minister’s deputy ||secretary, left, receives open letter from the Artists Networks led by singer Nga Caravan, centre, and artist Chumpol Apisuk.

 

PRIME MINISTER Prayut Cha-o-cha yesterday assigned his deputy secretary Puttipong Punnakan to help reconcile the conflict between the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059035-pm-prayut-steps-in-to-solve-bma-bacc-conflict/

 

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UPDATE:

 

Untold story of rescue of 4 Thais trapped in Tham Luang cave by British divers

 

 

Scarcely anyone knew about the rescue of four Thais trapped in flooded Tham Luang cave by two British cave divers days before they found the 13 Wild Board and their coach still alive inside the cave.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058991-breaking-news-british-cave-divers-also-rescued-four-trapped-thai-rescuers-in-tham-luang-cave/?do=findComment&comment=13403693

 

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Avia Satcom exec gets 9 years over sale of fake bomb scanners

By Kesinee Tangkhieo 
The Nation

 

 

THE DON MUEANG Kwaeng Court yesterday handed down a guilty verdict to a company and its top executive for providing the Royal Aide-De-Camp Department with unusable GT200 bomb scanners and related supplies.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058993-thai-entrepreneur-convicted-in-bogus-bomb-detector-scam/?do=findComment&comment=13403700

 

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Negligence charges likely over bell tower collapse

By Kitipong Mameerit 
The Nation

 

 

The Bangkok Noi authority will have several temples under its jurisdiction examined for safety after the bell tower of Prayatham Temple collapsed and killed a worker on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059036-negligence-charges-likely-over-bell-tower-collapse-in-bangkok/

 

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Thai universities drop in world rankings

By The Nation

 

 

THAI UNIVERSITIES have been dropping down the list of the world’s best higher-education institutes in recent years, and this downward trend has become a cause for concern.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059037-thai-universities-drop-in-world-rankings/

 

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Students need soft and hard skills to survive

By KORNRAWEE PANYASUPPAKUN 
THE NATION 

 

 

Maths, science will help, but right attitude is also needed for a ‘disruptive world’

 

TEACHERS HAVE to help their students develop soft skills, a good personality and the right attitude as disruptive technology is threatening the future of the human workforce. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059038-students-need-soft-and-hard-skills-to-survive/

 

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MotoGP for the common man: ‘pit stops’ laid on for race fans

By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam 
The Nation

 

Sports Authority of Thailand governor Gongsak Yodmani, middle (light trousers), with A.P. Honda racers and representatives. 

 

AP Honda has agreed to provide special hospitality services and activities for visitors to the PTT Thailand MotoGP Grand Prix in Buriram from October 5 to 7.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059039-motogp-for-the-common-man ‘pit-stops’-laid-on-for-race-fans/

 

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DTAC boss bets on customer focus and network expansion

By SIRIVISH TOOMGUM 
THE NATION

 

Reich

 

TOTAL Access Communication (DTAC), with new chief executive officer Alexandra Reich at the helm, is banking on its greater customer focus, a rapid network expansion and its cross-functional teamwork to better serve customers and grow its business.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059040-dtac-boss-bets-on-customer-focus-and-network-expansion/

 

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Feeling a rush on marijuana

By The Nation

 

 

Let’s have proper debate on the medical worth of cannabis, not another junta thrill ride aboard Article 44
 

Deputy Prime Minister ACM Prajin Juntong is looking at the possibility of using Article 44 of the Constitution to fast-track a legal amendment approving the medical use of marijuana. The junta-led government wants to make sure the amendment gets through the National Legislative Assembly before its tenure ends early next year.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059041-feeling-a-rush-on-marijuana/

 

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Belt and Road is drawing China and Thailand closer together

By Lyu Jian

 

 

Recently, I visited Khon Kaen, Nong Khai and Udon Thani in Thailand’s Northeast. At the Confucius Institute of Khon Kaen University, I attended the opening ceremony of the preparatory class for Thai vocational college students to study in China. I met 40 students from 15 vocational colleges in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059042-belt-and-road-is-drawing-china-and-thailand-closer-together/

 

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PM Prayut loses his cool and hits back at Sanoh Thienthong

 

 

An infuriated Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha hit back at veteran politician Sanoh Thienthong who had earlier cast doubts on the possibility of his return to power after the election.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059043-pm-prayut-loses-his-cool-and-hits-back-at-sanoh-thienthong/

 

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SMIRKING KILLER 

Alan Hogg hitman LAUGHS as cops are shown where Brit millionaire and his Thai wife were buried by her own brother

Warut Satchakit, 63, and two pals are accused of shooting Alan Hogg then bludgeoning his wife Nott to death with a hammer at their home in northern Thailand

By Corey Charlton

 

One of the three alleged killers, believed to be Phia Kamsai, is seen grinning in this photo taken at the crime scene//VIRAL PRESS

 

THIS is the moment a hitman accused of helping murder a British millionaire and his Thai wife GRINS as he is hauled before reporters at the scene of the crime.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059044-alan-hogg-hitman-laughs-as-cops-are-shown-where-brit-millionaire-and-his-thai-wife-were-buried-by-her-own-brother/

 

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Armed forces instructed to ensure order in the country

 

File photo

 

BANGKOK, 27th September 2018 (NNT) -- All units of the Thai armed forces have been instructed to ensure order is maintained across the country. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059045-thai-armed-forces-instructed-to-ensure-order-in-the-country/

 

 

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U.S. ambassador pays farewell call on PM Prayut

 

 

BANGKOK, 27 September 2018 (NNT) - U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Glyn T. Davies on Wednesday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha at Government House on the occasion of his completion of assignment in Thailand. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059046-us-ambassador-pays-farewell-call-on-pm-prayut/

 

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Gen Prawit: Ready to support Gen Prayut in politics, discussion on party activity taking place Dec 16

 

 

BANGKOK, 27 September 2018 (NNT) – The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense has voiced support for Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-ocha continuing in the politics and said he will support him without party affiliation. The DPM also mentioned that a discussion on lifting the ban on political activities will take place on December 16. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059047-gen-prawit-ready-to-support-gen-prayut-in-politics-discussion-on-party-activity-taking-place-dec-16/

 

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Trump says he wants two-state solution for Mideast conflict

By Steve Holland

 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 26, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

 

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he wanted a two-state solution to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the clearest expression yet of his administration's support for such an outcome.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059048-trump-says-he-wants-two-state-solution-for-mideast-conflict/

 

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Trump slams Canada over NAFTA, says rejected Trudeau meeting

By David Lawder

 

Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, speaks during a news conference at U.N. headquarters during the General Assembly of the United Nations in Manhattan, New York, U.S., September 26, 2018. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky

 

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday blasted Canada over the slow pace of talks over NAFTA, saying he was so unhappy that he had rejected Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's request for a one-on-one meeting.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059049-trump-slams-canada-over-nafta-says-rejected-trudeau-meeting/

 

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May losing support for no-deal Brexit if EU rejects Chequers plan: report

 

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May arrives for a family photo during the European Union leaders informal summit in Salzburg, Austria. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

 

(Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May is losing cabinet support for her plan to revert to a 'no-deal' Brexit if Europe rejects the Chequers proposals, The Times newspaper reported, citing sources.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059051-may-losing-support-for-no-deal-brexit-if-eu-rejects-chequers-plan-report/

 

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Trump accuses China of 2018 election meddling; Beijing rejects charge

By Yara Bayoumy and Michelle Nichols

 

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as he chairs a meeting of the United Nations Security Council held during the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 26, 2018. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

 

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday accused China of seeking to meddle in the Nov. 6 U.S. congressional elections, saying Beijing did not want his Republican Party to do well because of his pugnacious stance on trade.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059052-trump-accuses-china-of-2018-election-meddling-beijing-rejects-charge/

 

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Trump wavers on U.S. Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh

By Lawrence Hurley and Jeff Mason

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh listens during his U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., September 4, 2018. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he could withdraw his support for Brett Kavanaugh depending on the testimony in a high-profile Thursday hearing into multiple accusations of sexual misconduct against the Supreme Court nominee.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059061-trump-wavers-on-us-supreme-court-nominee-kavanaugh/

 

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Japanese carrier drills with British warship heading to contested South China Sea

By Tim Kelly

 

British frigate HMS Argyle (front), Japanese helicopter carrier Kaga (C) and Japanese destroyer Inazuma take part in a joint naval drill in the Indian Ocean, September 26, 2018. Picture taken on September 26, 2018. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

 

ABOARD THE KAGA, Indian Ocean (Reuters) - Japan's biggest warship, the Kaga helicopter carrier, joined naval drills with Britain's HMS Argyll in the Indian Ocean on Wednesday as the frigate headed toward the contested South China Sea and East Asia.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059062-japanese-carrier-drills-with-british-warship-heading-to-contested-south-china-sea/

 

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Swedish man and Thai wife go to Chaiyaphum police after half a million missing from bank account

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A Swedish man and his Thai wife have got fed up with being fobbed off by their bank after 480,000 baht went missing from their account. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059064-swedish-man-and-thai-wife-go-to-chaiyaphum-police-after-half-a-million-missing-from-bank-account/

 

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Video: Back again! "Topless farang" returns for 'more trouble'

 

video screenshot

 

A video showed one of the now infamous "topless farangs" go back to the garage where they complained about noise earlier in the week.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059065-video-back-again-topless-farang-returns-for-more-trouble/

 

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Large crowds gather to film as "foreigner" threatens to jump in downtown Bangkok

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Thai media reported that a mystery foreign man was threatening to jump from the tenth floor of a building under construction behind Big C in Ratchadamri Road yesterday. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059066-large-crowds-gather-to-film-as-foreigner-threatens-to-jump-in-downtown-bangkok/

 

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Turkey's Erdogan calls on Germany to list Gulen group as terrorist

By Thomas Escritt

 

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan sits during an interview with Reuters in Manhattan, New York, U.S., September 25, 2018. Picture taken September 25, 2018. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

 

BERLIN (Reuters) - President Tayyip Erdogan, on the eve of a visit to Germany, urged it to designate as a terrorist organisation the Fethullah Gulen movement, which Turkey blames for a 2016 coup attempt.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1059070-turkeys-erdogan-calls-on-germany-to-list-gulen-group-as-terrorist/