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Analysis: Why Pheu Thai Made Its Unglamorous Pick For Leader

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

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Pheu Thai caretaker leader Viroj Pao-in was reappointed to his role Sunday.

 

BANGKOK — There was a pragmatic reason the caretaker leader of what has been Thailand’s largest political force was given that job again Sunday, despite his lack of a political base or public renown.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065607-analysis-why-pheu-thai-made-its-unglamorous-pick-for-leader/

 

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Convicted Of Assault, ‘Buddha Issara’ Vows Return To Monkhood

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

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Suwit Thongprasert, on wheelchair, leaves the court on Monday.

 

BANGKOK — A former activist monk convicted of assaulting police officers said he would soon return to the monkhood after he was freed on parole Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065611-convicted-of-assault-‘buddha-issara’-vows-return-to-monkhood/

 

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Merkel will not seek re-election as CDU party chair - source

 

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FILE PHOTO: German Chancellor Angela Merkel listens to Hesse State Prime Minister Volker Bouffier's speech during his election campaign rally for the upcoming state election in Ortenberg, Germany, October 22, 2018. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo

 

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel has told leaders of her Christian Democrats (CDU) that she will not seek re-election as party chairwoman at a conference in early December, a senior party source said on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065623-merkel-will-not-seek-re-election-as-cdu-party-chair-source/

 

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Family holiday ruined by racist tirade: 'This country is for white people only'

By: Meghan Lawrence

 

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A Filipino family holidaying in Wellington were left disgusted after falling victim to a racist tirade.

 

A Filipino family holidaying in Wellington were left disgusted after falling victim to a racist tirade at an inner-city store.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065624-family-holiday-ruined-by-racist-tirade-this-country-is-for-white-people-only/

 

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1st-class drama: Thai Airways sides with passengers over pilots

By Jintamas Saksornchai, Staff Reporter

 

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Thai Airways executives Monday apologize at a news briefing regarding the delay earlier this month of flight TG971, which was held up by a dispute over seating pilots in first class.

 

BANGKOK — Thai Airways on Monday released its findings about a much-debated episode in which a flight from Zurich was delayed hours by a dispute over first-class seats for two traveling pilots.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065625-1st-class-drama-thai-airways-sides-with-passengers-over-pilots/

 

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Funeral Service Welfare Fund for Teachers borrowers urged to quickly reach debt compromises with GSB

By The Nation

 

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Teachers who had borrowed money from the Funeral Service Welfare Fund for Teachers and Education Personnel’s loan scheme and who are obliged to reach debt compromises with the Government Savings Bank (GSB), should speedily proceed to do so, an adviser to the education minister said on Sunday.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065626-funeral-service-welfare-fund-for-teachers-borrowers-urged-to-quickly-reach-debt-compromises-with-gsb/

 

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Yayoi Kusama, revered Japanese artist, hits back at 'malicious' Chinese fakes

By Justin McCurry

 

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A genuine Yayoi Kusama installation in London. Photograph: Peter Nicholls/Reuters

 

Celebrated Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama is considering legal action against the organisers of several exhibitions in China made up entirely of fake works credited to her.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065628-yayoi-kusama-revered-japanese-artist-hits-back-at-malicious-chinese-fakes/

 

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‘The Simpsons’ writer Al Jean responds to reports that Apu is being written out of the show

By Amy Smith

 

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Apu and The Simpsons' Al Jean Credit: Getty

 

The Simpsons writer Al Jean has responded to claims that controversial character Apu will be cut out of future episodes.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065630-‘the-simpsons’-writer-al-jean-responds-to-reports-that-apu-is-being-written-out-of-the-show/

 

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Scheduled blackout to hit in Thalang Town

 

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The blackout will affect the businesses along the western side of Thepkrasattri Rd in Thalang Town. Photo: PEA

 

PHUKET:-- The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang Office announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Thalang tomorrow (Oct 30) as works are carried out on installing new high-voltage power cables.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065632-scheduled-blackout-to-hit-in-thalang-town/

 

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Rangsiman Rome explains leaving protest movement for politics

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

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Rangsiman Rome, a former pro-democracy movement leader, registers Saturday as a member of the Future Forward Party.

 

BANGKOK — One of Thailand’s most prominent pro-democracy activists is putting down his bullhorn and taking up mainstream politics.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065645-rangsiman-rome-explains-leaving-protest-movement-for-politics/

 

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Hat Yai gold shop robbery suspect re-enacts crime after reported confession

By Santiparp Ramasut 
The Nation

 

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Police on Monday morning brought a 33-year-old man to perform a crime re-enactment following his reported confession to having acted alone in robbing a gold shop in Songkhla’s Hat Yai district.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065651-hat-yai-gold-shop-robbery-suspect-re-enacts-crime-after-reported-confession/

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Protesters demand govt delivers on promise to debate street trading

By Kornrawee Panyasuppakun 
The Nation

 

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Street vendors, city planners and academics on Monday called for the government to hold talks by November 10 to find solutions to allow street stalls to remain in the country.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1065652-protesters-demand-govt-delivers-on-promise-to-debate-street-trading/

 

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