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Raping elder sister was not enough - man returned and raped younger sister too

 

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Picture: Daily News

 

A Thai man who raped a woman returned to her room to assault her again. But she was not there so he took her 15 year old younger sister instead. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086653-raping-elder-sister-was-not-enough-man-returned-and-raped-younger-sister-too/

 

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Video: "Expressway the Dog" rescued - but how did he get up there!?

 

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Picture: Saniook

 

A video from Thai Rath showed the rescue services rescue a black and white dog from an elevated position on a foundation pillar of the Burapha Withee expressway. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086661-video-expressway-the-dog-rescued-but-how-did-he-get-up-there/

 

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Two policemen kidnapped, murdered by insurgents in Narathiwat

By The Nation

 

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Two policemen were found murdered early on Wednesday morning after being kidnapped the night before in a raid by suspected insurgents on a teashop in Narathiwat's Joh I Rong district.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086670-two-policemen-kidnapped-murdered-by-insurgents-in-narathiwat/

 

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Thai cave diver John Volanthen awarded George Medal by Queen

 

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Mr Volanthen was honoured in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace//BCA

 

A cave diver who helped to rescue 12 Thai footballers and their coach has been awarded the George Medal by the Queen for showing "great courage".

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086671-thai-cave-diver-john-volanthen-awarded-george-medal-by-queen/

 

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National Geographic tries to secure rights to produce Tham Luang rescue doco

By The Thaiger

 

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National Geographic has made top level contact with the government-appointed Creative Media Committee to negotiate shooting a documentary about last July’s dramatic rescue operation at the Tham Luang caves in Chiang Rai.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086674-national-geographic-tries-to-secure-rights-to-produce-tham-luang-rescue-doco/

 

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Trump says 'my friend Kim' has great opportunity at second summit

By Soyoung Kim and Jeff Mason

 

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Vietnamese President Nguyen Phu Trong stand before a signing ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi, Vietnam, February 27, 2019. REUTERS/Leah Millis

 

HANOI (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meet on Wednesday for their second summit, betting their personal relationship can break a stalemate over the North's nuclear weapons and end more than 70 years of hostility.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086678-trump-says-my-friend-kim-has-great-opportunity-at-second-summit/

 

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Unearthed WWII bomb finally ready to blow

By The Nation

 

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In what must be a nerve-wracking but nevertheless fun assignment, ordnance-disposal experts were due on Wednesday to detonate a 1,000-pound, World War II-vintage aerial bomb unearthed in Prachuap Khiri Khan.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086681-unearthed-wwii-bomb-finally-ready-to-blow/

 

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No detention for Future Forward execs pending ruling on junta criticism

By The Nation

 

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The attorney-general decided on Wednesday against detaining Future Forward Party executives including leader Thanathorn Jungroongruangkit pending a ruling on whether they broke the law in criticising the ruling junta.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086700-no-detention-for-future-forward-execs-pending-ruling-on-junta-criticism/

 

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UN following up on disappearance of Surachai, killing of two aides

By The Nation

 

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The disappearance of political activist Surachai Danwattananusorn and the murder of his two close aides has prompted concern from United Nations officials in Thailand, according to Surachai’s wife.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086705-un-following-up-on-disappearance-of-surachai-killing-of-two-aides/

 

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Bogus health clinics raided in Pathum Thani

By The Nation

 

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The owners of 13 medical clinics in Pathum Thani face an array of charges following inspections by the authorities on Wednesday triggered by complaints that they were illegal operations.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086706-bogus-health-clinics-raided-in-pathum-thani/

 

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Rawai sludge ditch problems continue

By Waranya Prompinpiras

 

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A motorist recently drove into the ditch, unable to tell where the verge ended and the ditch began. Photo: Supplied

 

PHUKET: An open drainage ditch running alongside Saiyuan Rd in Rawai is set to remain a health and safety hazard while Rawai Municipality irons out delays in having the ditch converted to a covered drain beside the road under a contract that started last year.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086709-rawai-sludge-ditch-problems-continue/

 

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Indonesia says scores missing after illegal gold mine collapses

By Agustinus Beo Da Costa and Kanupriya Kapoor

 

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Rescue workers carry a body bag containing a victim following the collapse of an illegal gold mine at Bolaang Mongondow regency in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, February 26, 2019 in this photo taken by Antara Foto. Picture taken February 26, 2019. Antara Foto/Humas Basarnas/ via REUTERS

 

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesian officials said on Wednesday dozens of rescuers were using spades and ropes to dig out around 45 people who were feared buried by the collapse of an illegal gold mine on the island of Sulawesi that killed at least one person.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086711-indonesia-says-scores-missing-after-illegal-gold-mine-collapses/

 

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Phuket Police investigating attack on Chinese passengers by taxi driver

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

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Phuket Police are investigating an incident where Chinese passengers were allegedly attacked by a taxi driver in Patong this morning.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086714-phuket-police-investigating-attack-on-chinese-passengers-by-taxi-driver/

 

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Wildfires rage across Britain after hottest winter day on record

By Jon Super

 

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DIGGLE, England (Reuters) - Firefighters battled a series of wildfires in Britain on Wednesday, including a large moorland blaze outside the northern English city of Manchester, as the country experienced its warmest winter weather on record.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086717-wildfires-rage-across-britain-after-hottest-winter-day-on-record/

 

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Patong mayor reveals major development changes

By The Phuket News

 

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Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup (left) speaks during the interview on Patong Beach yesterday (Feb 26). Photo: Patong Municipality PR

 

PHUKET: Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup has revealed that the project to finally install underground the power and communications cables throughout Phuket’s busiest resort town will start next month.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086718-patong-mayor-reveals-major-development-changes/

 

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Frenchwoman deported for vaping

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

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E-cigarettes have been prohibited in Thailand since 2014. Photo: AFP

 

PHUKET:-- Karon police have responded to complaints made by a French tourist who was apprehended in Karon for possession of an e-cigarette.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086740-frenchwoman-deported-for-vaping/

 

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Pakkret crepe maker, 14, becomes online celebrity

By The Nation

 

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A 14-year-old boy, known as Brother Kit, has sold Thai-styled crepes with a variety of fillings in Pakkret district of Nonthaburi near Bangkok for many years. He is known by his customers for his smile and concentration.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086751-pakkret-crepe-maker-14-becomes-online-celebrity/

 

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Bangkok bus drivers fined for using wrong side of road

By The Nation

 

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Drivers of two air-conditioned buses were on Wednesday fined Bt5,000 each after Facebook users shared video of them driving against the traffic.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086752-bangkok-bus-drivers-fined-for-using-wrong-side-of-road/

 

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Urgent : Thai Raksa Chart’s future to be decided on March 7

By The Nation

 

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File photo shows EC Secretary General Jarungwit Phumma (left) when he submitted a petition to the Constitution Court to dissolve Thai Raksa Chart Party and Preechapon Pongpanit, Thai Raksa Chart's leader.

 

The Constitutional Court on Wednesday set March 7 as the date to deliver a ruling on the Election Commission (EC)’s petition asking for it to dissolve Thai Raksa Chart Party.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086754-urgent-thai-raksa-chart’s-future-to-be-decided-on-march-7/

 

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71-year-old woman saves suicidal woman from drowning in Buri Ram reservoir

By The Nation

 

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A 71-year-old woman jumped into a reservoir in Buri Ram to save a suicidal woman from drowning on Tuesday evening, police said.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086755-71-year-old-woman-saves-suicidal-woman-from-drowning-in-buri-ram-reservoir/

 

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The cast of Buffy the Vampire Slayer reunites in Portland 16 years later

By CASSIE CARPENTER

 

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'Witches, demons, vampires, watchers, slayer, Gods, and Scoobies oh my!' 11 castmembers from Buffy the Vampire Slayer reunited onstage the Oregon Convention Center during Wizard World Portland on Sunday

 

Eleven cast members from Buffy the Vampire Slayer reunited onstage at the Oregon Convention Center during Wizard World Portland on Sunday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086756-the-cast-of-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-reunites-in-portland-16-years-later/

 

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The Cure drummer Andy Anderson, 68, dies from cancer

By ED RILEY

 

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Andy Anderson (pictured) has lost his battle with cancer after he announced the diagnosis on Facebook earlier this month

 

Drummer for The Cure Andy Anderson has died at the age of 68 after a battle with cancer, his former band mate has confirmed.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086758-the-cure-drummer-andy-anderson-68-dies-from-cancer/

 

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Rami Malek's Oscar speech censored by Chinese broadcaster

By Jo-Anne Rowney

 

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Rami Malek wins Best Actor (Image: 2019 Getty Images)

 

A Chinese Broadcaster removed a reference to homosexuality from Rami Malek's Oscar speech in its online broadcast.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086759-rami-maleks-oscar-speech-censored-by-chinese-broadcaster/

 

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Chinese man arrested with 1kg of ketamine

By Natthawat Laping 
The Nation

 

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A 47-year-old Chinese man was arrested at Chiang Rai's Mae Fah Luang Airport on Wednesday with 1kg of powdered ketamine, which he had allegedly smuggled from the area near Kings Romans Casino in Laos that is part of the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone. He was allegedly intending to fly on to Hanoi with the package.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086760-chinese-man-arrested-with-1kg-of-ketamine/

 

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Trump and North Korea's Kim shake hands to kick off second summit

by Soyoung Kim, Jeff Mason

 

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U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pose before their meeting during the second U.S.-North Korea summit at the Metropole Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam February 27, 2019. REUTERS/Leah Millis

 

HANOI (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump met in Hanoi on Wednesday for their second summit, with the U.S. president rejecting any suggestion he was walking back on U.S. demands for North Korea’s denuclearization.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086776-trump-and-north-koreas-kim-shake-hands-to-kick-off-second-summit/

 

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Shock as ‘grief-stricken’ woman arrested for husband’s murder

By THE NATION

 

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A 60-YEAR-OLD WOMAN, whose grief over her husband’s murder in Ayutthaya on February 8 won her widespread sympathy, has been arrested and accused of being the mastermind behind the killing.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1086779-shock-as-‘grief-stricken’-woman-arrested-for-husband’s-murder/

 

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