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Malaysian tourist arrested on suspicion of theft

By The Nation

 

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A Malaysian tourist has been arrested for allegedly stealing the wallet of a fellow traveller at a Hat Yai hotel.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066716-malaysian-tourist-arrested-on-suspicion-of-theft/

 

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Motorcyclist decapitated by metal floor sheet of trailer truck

By The Nation

 

Picture: Channel 3

 

A motorcyclist was decapitated when he ran into a metal sheet fitted to the rear of a 22-wheel trailer truck parked in the left lane of a road in Samut Sakhon early Monday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066717-motorcyclist-decapitated-by-metal-floor-sheet-of-trailer-truck-in-samut-sakhon/

 

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Dolphin found dead on Songkhla beach

By The Nation

 

Picture: INN

 

The carcass of a dolphin was found on the Chalathat Beach in Songkhla’s Muang district Sunday evening, an official said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066718-dolphin-found-dead-on-songkhla-beach/

 

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Downtown Bangkok’s Boom Seems Unstoppable

The city has been touted as having some of the best values for luxury real estate globally

BY JENNIFER WANG 

 

Bangkok, the world’s most visited city from 2015 to 2017 according to Mastercard’s Global Destination Cities Index, is often touted as a place where luxury living can be had for a relative bargain. It’s no wonder then, that the luxury condominium market in Thailand’s capital city is booming, with prices steadily rising and no end in sight.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066720-downtown-bangkok’s-boom-seems-unstoppable/

 

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Motorist collapses and dies on Don Mueang Tollway

By The Nation

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A motorist was found dead inside his car on the Don Mueang Tollway late Sunday night, police said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066722-motorist-collapses-and-dies-on-don-mueang-tollway/

 

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Boats warned to avoid the area of the burnt out yacht

By The Thaiger

 

The Phuket Marine office is warning boats to be careful when going near the area where the ‘Emmjay’ yacht was destroyed after burins to its waterline on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066726-boats-warned-to-avoid-the-area-of-the-burnt-out-yacht/

 

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Minority Australian government confirmed as critical by-election result announced

By Colin Packham

 

Prime Minister Scott Morrison addresses the media on the grounds of Kirribilli House, Sydney, Australia, October 21, 2018. AAP/Chris Pavlich/via REUTERS

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's conservative government has lost its parliamentary majority after an independent candidate was on Monday confirmed the winner in a critical by-election.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066727-minority-australian-government-confirmed-as-critical-by-election-result-announced/

 

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Doctors warn parents after boy in Nan collapses from over exposure to video games and Internet

 

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NAN, 5 November 2018 (NNT) – Physicians have issued a warning to parents and guardians to keep their children from prolonged use of video games and digital media after a child was admitted to Nan Hospital after collapsing from extended video game playing. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066732-doctors-warn-parents-after-boy-in-nan-collapses-from-over-exposure-to-video-games-and-internet/

 

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Monday News From Thailand - 5th November 2018 fabulous TV Pattaya

 

 

Video: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066734-monday-news-from-thailand-5th-november-2018-fabulous-tv-pattaya/

 

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Blood test clears Brit expat of drunk driving in horrific accident

By The Phuket News

 

The victim’s body was torn apart by the force of the impact. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: A British expat involved in a horrific accident in which a pedestrian’s body was torn to pieces has been cleared of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the accident.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066738-blood-test-clears-brit-expat-of-drunk-driving-in-horrific-accident/

 

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Facebook breach highlights need for stronger approach on data protection

By By Parichart Jiravachara 
Special to The Nation

 

Parichart Jiravachara

 

FACEBOOK is once again in the news after the social media giant on September 28 revealed its largest security breach. Hackers exploited a vulnerability in its “View as” feature for testing privacy settings and stole access tokens. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066740-facebook-breach-highlights-need-for stronger-approach-on-data-protection/

 

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Nothing to LIKE here

By Asina Pornwasin 
The Nation

 

Clair Deevy, director of policy programmes for Facebook APAC, and Simon Harari, public policy manager for content at Facebook APAC

 

Facebook ramps up defences against ugly intrusions into the platform ranging from hate speech to graphic violence

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066741-nothing-to-like-here/

 

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Chinese tourists escape serious injury in Karon minivan incident

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHOTOS: Nok Rai Rang / Newshawk Phuket

 

 

Four Chinese tourists and a minivan driver have escaped serious injury in an accident in Karon this morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066742-chinese-tourists-escape-serious-injury-in-karon-minivan-incident/

 

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Army Spokesman clarifies claims military seized oil palm in Surat Thani

 

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BANGKOK, 5 November 2018 (NNT) – A spokesperson for the Royal Thai Army has said accusations by a former Democrat party MP that the military had seized raw palm from farmers in Surat Thani was based on incomplete information. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066743-army-spokesman-clarifies-claims-military-seized-oil-palm-in-surat-thani/

 

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North and Northeastern natural tourist attractions drawing crowds

 

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CHIANG MAI, 5th November 2018 (NNT) – Despite a rise in temperatures, tourists have continued to travel to Doi Inthanon in Chiang Mai province to experience its cool weather at this time of year. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066746-north-and-northeastern-natural-tourist-attractions-drawing-crowds/

 

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M6 students learn how to make interesting portfolios from ACUPT

 

 

BANGKOK, 5th November 2018 (NNT)-The Association of the Council of University Presidents of Thailand (ACUPT) has given high school students advice on how to compile an attractive portfolio, giving them a better chance at being selected by universities under the Thai University Central Admission System (TCAS). 

 

Full story: http://nwnt.prd.go.th/CenterWeb/NewsEN/NewsDetail?NT01_NewsID=WNSOC6111050010021

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Ratchayothin underpass opens

By The Nation

 

 

Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha chaired the opening ceremony of the Ratchayothin underpass on Monday morning.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066705-pm-prayut-due-to-officiate-opening-of-ratchayothin-road-tunnel/?do=findComment&comment=13531495

 

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Netizens Slam Pro-Junta Rap Song ‘Thailand 4.0’ On YouTube, Facebook

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter

 

 

BANGKOK — A pro-junta music video released in response to a wildly popular anti-establishment rap, was being slammed Monday by netizens countrywide.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066750-netizens-slam-pro-junta-rap-song-‘thailand-40’-on-youtube-facebook/

 

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Man chains self to partner over jealousy, charged for illegal handgun

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The man chained himself to the woman in the car port at the home in Srisoonthorn where they lived. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Police have charged a man for illegal possession of a handgun and are waiting to also charge him with deprivation of liberty after he chained himself to his female partner at a home in Srisoonthorn on Friday (Nov 2).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066752-man-chains-self-to-partner-over-jealousy-charged-for-illegal-handgun/

 

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Phuket City Mayor announce formation of ‘Phuket City Guardian Association’

By The Phuket News

 

Phuket City Mayor Somjai Suwansupana speaks at today’s meeting. Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: The Mayor of Phuket City Municipality today held a meeting to announce the formation of the ‘Phuket City Guardian Association’, the aims of which are directly related to the National Education Act 1999.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066754-phuket-city-mayor-announce-formation-of-‘phuket-city-guardian-association’/

 

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Double murderer attacks himself with box cutter 

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A double murderer - out of jail for two years - took out a box cutter and cut himself to pieces. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066758-double-murderer-attacks-himself-with-box-cutter in-nakon-si-thammarat/

 

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Italian man arrested with ganja and ammunition on Koh Lipe

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Immigration and local police arrested a 43 year old Italian national who was found with ganja and ammunition on the southern Thai holiday destination of Koh Lipe.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066760-italian-man-arrested-with-ganja-and-ammunition-on-koh-lipe/

 

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Video:Tourists spooked by "Thailand - Land of the Trolls!"

 

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Some tourists posted on Facebook after they came across the strangest sight on their Krabi holiday. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066762-videotourists-spooked-by-thailand-land-of-the-trolls/

 

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Video: Pick-up driver arrested after reversing over motorcycle victim

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Horrific footage from Buriram showed a pick-up cut in front of a "big bike".

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066769-video-pick-up-driver-arrested-after-reversing-over-motorcycle-victim-in-buriram/

 

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Little girl who was "raised on a mobile phone" suffers years of eye problems

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A Thai father went on Facebook to warn parents about leaving their children in front of mobile phones to keep them quiet. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066770-little-girl-who-was-raised-on-a-mobile-phone-suffers-years-of-eye-problems/

 

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Electrical power restored to Koh Samui in time for High Season

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported that residents of holiday destination Koh Samui were breathing a sigh of relief that electrical power has been restored to the island. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066772-electrical-power-restored-to-koh-samui-in-time-for-high-season/

 

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Operator killed in crane accident in Bangkok

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A crane operator was killed after a crane collapsed on top of a twin tower condo development in the Thepparak area of south eastern Bangkok. 

 

Source: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066773-operator-killed-in-crane-accident-in-bangkok/

 

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Drone search mounted for Thai man missing in Khao Yai national park

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Khao Yai national park authorities and a specialist rescue organisation have stepped up the search for a 22 year old Thai man missing for ten days. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066779-drone-search-mounted-for-thai-man-missing-in-khao-yai-national-park/

 

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Pheu Thai won’t join political discussions if invited by NCPO

 

 

The Pheu Thai Party will opt out of discussions on lifting of political restrictions between political parties and the Election Commission if the invitation comes from the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066782-pheu-thai-won’t-join-political-discussions-if-invited-by-ncpo/

 

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US man denied entry says it's the color of his skin

 

 

A black man from the US has shared a video on Thaivisa’s Facebook page saying that he and a woman were denied entry because of the color of their skin.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1066784-us-man-denied-entry-says-its-the-color-of-his-skin/