11-year-old artist who funds his education with sketches becomes viral sensation
By Coconuts Bangkok



CHACHOENGSAO: -- A young artist in Chachoengsao is putting his drawing skills to good use by selling his elegant Khon sketches to raise money for his education.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/661855-11-year-old-artist-who-funds-his-education-with-sketches-becomes-viral-sensation/

Evacuated Thais land in Bangkok
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The first batch of Thais evacuated from Egypt arrived safely back in Bangkok on Monday afternoon.

The 631 Thais were evacuated from Cairo after the political crisis there worsened and the death toll reached 630.

They were taken by chartered flight from Cairo to Dubai where a special flight organised by Thai government brought them to Bangkok.


-- The Nation 2013-08-19

UPDATE:

Canadian arrested in Phuket after Facebook gives away his locale
Phuket Gazette


Phuket Police arrested Mr Sundstrom after they recognized photos that he had posted on his Facebook page were taken in Patong. Photo: Thawit Bilabdullar

PHUKET: -- Police last night arrested a Canadian man wanted for allegedly stealing 100,000 baht in Chiang Rai after photos he posted on his Facebook page were recognized as having been taken in Patong.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/661776-canadian-arrested-in-patong-for-theft-of-b100000-from-chiang-rai-hotel/#entry6732298

Amnesty Bill in Thailand: The tourism industry is worried
BY ANDREW WOOD, ETN THAILAND

BANGKOK: -- The Thai travel and tourism industry is clearly worried about recent developments in this deeply divided land of smiles.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/661860-amnesty-bill-in-thailand-the-tourism-industry-is-worried/

German expat mugged by Phuket teen gang
Jody Houton


Peter Hellmuth ended up with bruises and abrasions, including one on his shoulder and another over his right eye.

PHUKET: -- A 56-year-old German man, Peter Hellmuth, was kicked off his motorbike in the early hours of this morning (August 19) and mugged by a gang of seven Thai teenagers as he was driving to his Nai Harn home.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/661865-german-expat-mugged-by-phuket-teen-gang/

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UPDATE:

Foreigners Being Financially Ruined by Thai Wives

Foreigners Homeless in Thailand

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/661737-homeless-foreigners-in-thailand-lack-assistance/page-6?p=6732674#entry6732674

OIL SPILL ACCIDENT
Cabinet to consider recovery plan for Koh Samet next Thursday
Pongphon Sarnsamak
Atchara Visetsri
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Cabinet will determine next Thursday the recovery plan for the Rayong's Koh Samet whose marine eco-system had been damaged by oil spill last month.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/661874-cabinet-to-consider-recovery-plan-for-koh-samet-next-thursday/

Phuket Opinion: Health insurance for tourists at 7-Eleven
Phuket Gazette


Dr Sirichai Silpa-archa says it’s time to stop sticking hospitals with the bill for tourists’ medical care. Photo: Orawin Narabal

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/661880-phuket-opinion-health-insurance-for-tourists-at-7-eleven/

Senior Democrats allowed to join People's Army protests
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Key Democrat Party figures have been agreed by the party leader to join the street rallies against the government as well as the so-called "Thaksin regime".

In an interview with the Blue Sky TV Channel Monday, opposition Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said the People's Army rally against "Thaksin's regime" is being held lawfully as they wanted to make social changes.

"So, it's good if we can support them," he said, referring to some Democrat leaders who took to the People's Army stage in Lumpini Park on Sunday.


-- The Nation 2013-08-19

RT@191Thailand: RT @sunaibkk: Separatist attacks on teachers continue. Athikom Athiwong from Pattani's Ban Prajan School was shot dead this afternoon

Family escapes injury in Phuket tour bus shunt
Phuket Gazette -

PHUKET: A 66-year-old man, his wife and their toddler granddaughter luckily escaped injury this afternoon when the car they were travelling in was shunted from behind by a Phuket tour bus at speed on Thepkrasattri Road in Koh Kaew.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/661935-family-escapes-injury-in-phuket-tour-bus-shunt/

RT@RichardBarrow: Phuket Jet-Ski Operators Are 'Sometimes Fresh from Jail and Difficult to Train' (Phuket Wan)

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Thailand Live Tuesday 20 Aug 2013

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